“We are journeying together in God’s love . . .
to discover, nurture and share our gifts.”
Music Festival Celebration
March 4, 2007
Lent II
The Rotary Music Festival begins tomorrow. We wish all participants well during this time. Our prayers go with them, as well as their teachers and accompanists and the festival adjudicators. Thank you to all who are participating today, it is exciting to share in your experience through today’s worship.
If you would like to stay seated for any or all of the “standing” parts of the service, please feel free to do so.
We Gather To Worship God
Prelude “On This Glad Day” by C. Nordman
Sharing Announcements
A time of silent preparation—Lighting the Christ Candle
Call to Worship (Responsive)
One: We gather this morning to sing praises.
All: Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord!
One: We bring our brokenness and seek peace.
All: Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord!
One: We come to share our joys & sorrows.
All: Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord!
The work of Jesus Christ began with his baptism; our baptism roots us in the community of faith. His work continued with teaching which touched people’s hearts; we hear the stories of Jesus and we are moved to action. The healing and challenging work went on, despite opposition open and subtle; Jesus gives us hope and a promise that in our work, we will have a faith companion. Amen
Hymn #245 “Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpet”
Welcome
Presentations
Julie Hoffman (speech arts)
“The Song My Paddle Sings” by Pauline Johnson
Ralph & Adam Browne (duet)
“How Great Are You God” by Adam Browne
Leanne Hoffman (speech)
“Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Day” by Robert Frost
Jocelyn Walters (piano solo)
“Squirrels” by Linda Niamath
“Who Said Mice?” by Joan Last
Colby Harty (guitar solo) accompanied by Adam Browne
“Ode To Joy” by Beethoven
Karli Schnell (speech)
“I Can Fly” by Sheree Fitch
Judy Taylor (voice solo)
“Song Sebben Crudele” by Antonio Caldara
Katie Hood (musical theatre solo) accompanied by Susan Waters
“Ice Cream” from “Anne of Green Gables”
Janlyn Hoffman (speech)
“The Sharte” by Lord Alfred Douglas
Cameron Walters (piano solo)
“Minuet G Major” by Christian Retzoid
“Slovak Peasants’ Dance” by Bélá Bartock
Fiona Chisolm (French horn) accompanied by Shawna Walters
“Rondo Concerto #2 in E Flat Major” by Mozart
We Respond In Giving and Gratitude
Offertory: James Thoroughgood (violin solo)
“Malaquena” by Pablo de Sarasate
Your work, O God, needs many hands to help you everywhere,
And some there are who cannot serve unless our gifts we share.
Because we love you and your work, our offering now we make:
Be pleased to use it as your own, we ask for Jesus’ sake.
Prayer of Dedication (One)
Hymn #820 “Make a Joyful Noise”
Commissioning (One)
We are thankful for the gifts we have been given. May we be sent forth with the confidence and enthusiasm to use what we have been given that in all we do we will show love to the world.
Choral Amen
#884 “You Shall Go Out With Joy” (x2)
You shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace;
the mountains and the hills will break forth before you;
there'll be shouts of joy, and all the trees of the field
will clap, will clap their hands!
And all the trees of the field will clap their hands, (clap, clap)
the trees of the field will clap their hands, (clap, clap)
the trees of the field will clap their hands (clap, clap)
while you go out with joy.
Postlude “Postlude in F” by W. Volekmar
The Life And Work Of The Congregation
Next Week at Westminster (March 4 - 10)
Sun. Music & Worship 9:00 a.m. Lounge
Worship with Music Festival 10:25 a.m. Sanctuary
UCW Executive Mtg after worship Lounge
Tues. Prayer Shawl Ministry 1:30 p.m. Lounge
Meditation Group 7:00 p.m. Adoption 2000
Wed. Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Nursery
UCW E. Hewitt 2:00 p.m. Lounge
Lenten Study 7:00 p.m. Lounge
Thurs. UCW Electra 1:30 p.m. Lounge
Senior Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary
Ladies Night Out 7:00 p.m. Lounge
Next Week at Westminster (March 11 - 17)
Sun. Worship 10:25 a.m. Sanctuary
M & P 11:45 a.m. Lounge
Tues. Prayer Shawl Ministry 1:30 p.m. Lounge
Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Lounge
Meditation Group 7:00 p.m. Adoption 2000
Wed. Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Nursery
Lenten Study 7:00 p.m. Lounge
Thurs. Senior Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary
Friday Night at the Movies 7:00 p.m. Lounge
Thank you to Grace Alcock and Vivian Bergstreser who arranged for today’s presentations.
Friendship Rosters: Please sign the Friendship Roster this morning. It is a helpful record of your worship presence and a way to share special concerns (ie. Prayer requests, name tag requests, etc.)
Please remember to “Spring Ahead” earlier this year. Clocks spring ahead 1 hour on March 11, 2007. NEXT SUNDAY MORNING.
UCW executive will meet following worship in the Church lounge.
Edythe Hewitt Unit UCW meeting on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the church lounge. Yvonne Hole – Hostess.
Electra UCW, March 8, 2007, 1:30 p.m. in the lounge.
Ladies Night Out: Belly Dancing, Thursday, March 8, 2007, 7:00 pm in Allan Hall. No experience needed, just the willingness to try. Wear loose, flowing clothes. Free will offering will be taken. All ladies welcome, so come enjoy the fun! Babysitting provided, $2.00/child.
Outdoor Adventure: Join Gregg Campbell, March 10, 2007, for an afternoon of cross country skiing, snow shoeing or hiking with natural interpretation of “teachable moments”. Dress appropriately, bring your own equipment if possible. $10 per set of cross country ski/boots/poles or snowshoes rental. No cost if you have your own. Hot chocolate and marshmallows available cooked on the firepit. More information: Gregg Campbell 528-3680.
UCW Presbyterial annual meeting will be held in Taber on March 10th 2007.
International Women’s Day Celebration, March 10th please see the bulletin board in the hallway toward memorial hall.
Unisphere invites you to view the film “Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars”, an inspiring story of an internationally famous music group, Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 7 p.m. basement of Westminster United Church. More information call David Gue @ 526-2226 or Unisphere 529-2656.
Friday Night at the Movies: March 16th 7p.m. in the Lounge. An Inconvenient Truth. Which offers a passionate and inspirational look at Al Gore’s fervent crusade to halt global warming's deadly progress in its tracks by exposing the myths and misconceptions that surround it.
Linnea Good & Good Company in concert with Story-teller Nancy Reeves at Fifth Avenue Memorial on Tuesday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices are Adults: $10.00, Ages 6 - 12: $5.00, Families: $25.00, Children under 6 are free! Tickets will be available from the church office.
2007 South Alberta United Church Youth Rally (grades six to twelve), Friday, March 23rd to Sunday March 25th at Knox United Church in Taber (7:30 p.m. Friday – Noon, Sunday). Cost: $25.00/person, (this includes meals and swimming). This year’s theme: “Who is That Guy?!” Images of Jesus range from ‘a glass of warm milk’ to a revolutionary. Who do you say Jesus is? Registration forms available on the bulletin board.
If you have not renewed your subscription for the OBSERVER, please do so directly as the deadline approaches quickly. If you wish to receive the Observer it is $14 per year. Please call Jane if you would like to subscribe.
Peace United Church in Irvine would like to invite everyone to their Annual Ham & Sausage Supper. Sunday, April 1, 2007, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Canyon Camp: Registration forms and camp dates are posted on the bulletin board.
Camp Shagabec: Registration forms and camp dates are on the bulletin board. There are also summer job opportunities posted for this camp.
The ministry of Westminster United Church was extended into the
community as Jane conducted the funeral service for Archie Fandrick.
Celebrations This Week
Birthdays: Anne Bruins, Mildred Jex, Taylor Hanson, Janice Croissant, Norman Jackson, Dylan Adams
Anniversaries: Murray & Carol Bell
Flowers are placed in the Sanctuary this morning
in memory of
Ted Stein and Ed & Florence Schaffer
by
Lenora & Dale Stein
South Alberta Presbytery
Your prayers this week are requested for Northminster Pastoral Charge Glenda Wert, Pastoral Charge Supervisor, Gwen DeMaere, Educational Supervisor, Marie Waterburn, Educational Consultant, Dave Robertson, Lay Supervision Team
Sunday School Co-ordinator........................................ Tara Johnson
Greeters & Ushers........................ Dale and Lenora Stein, Rae Wahl,
…………………………………………………..Janice Croissant
Nursery Attendant..................................................... Tanya Hoffarth
Coffee Hosts........................... Doug Pearson, Everett & Clara White
Cantor........................................................................ Grace Alcock
Elder-in-Charge.......................................................... Doug Pearson
Next Week’s Readings from: Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
Stewardship Thought For Today
As beneficiaries of generations of generosity and good stewardship, will our children also be good stewards?
by Barbara Fullerton