“We are journeying together in God’s love . . .
to discover, nurture and share our gifts.”
May 20, 2007
St. Andrew’s College, a theological school of the United Church of Canada, seeks to proclaim and embody Jesus Christ’s message of compassion, justice, and hope in a radically inclusive way by working in a prairie context, in partnership with others, to prepare persons for Christian leadership, ordered and lay.
If you would like to stay seated for any or all of the “standing” parts of the service, please feel free to do so.
Prelude
A time of silent preparation—Lighting the Christ Candle
Call to Worship (Responsive)
One: Christ has risen!
All: Christ has risen indeed, Hallelujah!
One: Leaving his disciples he promised the gift of the Spirit.
All: We are the flowers who have bloomed from that bulb.
One: He asked that they work together to build a world of love and peace.
All: We still struggle today to build that world.
One: He left them, promising that he would come again.
All: We wait with hope of resurrection his coming again in Glory.
Hymn #365 “Jesus Loves Me”
Conversation Time
The Sunday School & Youth leave for their classes.
Biblical Notes
Prayer of Illumination
1 Corinthians 5:1-13 From the Christian Scriptures Pg. 209
Paul warns against immorality among the Corinthians.
Other lessons for your personal consideration from today’s lections are: From the Psalms – Psalm 97 & From the Christian Scriptures – Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21, Acts 16:16-34
Anthem “Treasurer Each Moment” by Joseph M. Martin
John 17:20-26 From the Gospel Pg. 141
Jesus prays that they all may be one. (Read from the New Revised Standard Version)
One: This is the Good News of Jesus Christ.
All: Thanks be to God.
Reflection: “The Bread Maker”
Prayer for Transformation & Words of Assurance
Merciful God, take my yeast. Make me the person I was born to be, with true Christian love in my heart. When I fall short, O God, Forgive me. When I judge others for their failings, forgive me. I want you in my life every day, not just Sunday. I am truly sorry, and I humbly repent… (A time for silent reflection).
Words of Assurance (One)
Hymn # 266 “Amazing Grace”
We Respond In Giving And Gratitude
Mission Moment: An Appeal from St. Andrew’s College (Taylor)
Dedication #226 “For the Beauty of the Earth” (tune 81)
For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies,
For the love which from our birth, over and around us lies, God of all, to you we raise, these our gifts and thankful praise.
Prayer of Dedication (One)
Take our offerings, O God, and make our giving a joyous song of praise, that its music may transform the hearts of the powerful, bringing unity and liberty to our world. Amen.
Hymn # 896 “Blest Are They”
Commissioning (One)
Friends, Sisters and Brothers in Christ, we have heard the Good News of the empty tomb. Go from here with the blessing of the Risen Christ to love and serve others. Christ has risen! Christ has risen indeed! Hallelujah!
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
This Week at Westminster (May 20 – May 26)
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Sun. |
Trustees Meeting |
9:00 a.m. |
Shalom Room |
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Christian Development |
9:00 a.m. |
Lounge |
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Worship |
10:25 a.m. |
Sanctuary |
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Jr. Choir Practise |
11:30 a.m. |
Lounge |
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Tues. |
Prayer Shawl Ministry |
1:30 p.m. |
Lounge |
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Meditation Group |
7:00 p.m. |
Adoption 2000 |
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Wed. |
Bible Study |
9:30 a.m. |
Nursery |
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Thurs. |
Sr. Choir Practise |
7:00 p.m. |
Sanctuary |
Next Week at Westminster (May 27 – June 2)
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Sun. |
Worship |
10:25 a.m. |
Sanctuary |
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Junior Choir Sings |
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Tues. |
Mission & Outreach |
11 :30 a.m. |
Champion Ctr Cafe |
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Prayer Shawl Ministry |
1:30 p.m. |
Lounge |
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Meditation Group |
7:00 p.m. |
Adoption 2000 |
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Wed. |
Bible Study |
9:30 a.m. |
Nursery |
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Thurs. |
Sr. Choir Practise |
7:00 p.m. |
Sanctuary |
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Sat. |
Blossom Time Tea |
2:00 p.m. |
Mem. Hall |
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.)
James is away on study leave in Montreal, returning on May 22nd.
We are needing a Sunday School Co-ordinator. If you feel you would like to offer your gifts for this ministry, please call Jane or leave a message with Anne in the office.
The WUC Meditation Group has wrapped up their sessions for the spring/summer. If you are interested in managing the chaos in your life, through various methods of Meditation, watch for a notice in mid-September of when we will reconvene. New participants are always welcome.
Westminster Plant & Garage Sale – Saturday May 26th. Please select items to donate to the sale (no clothing or perishables, plant donations are welcome). Remember all income goes to the Mission & Outreach programs. We are counting on your donations for our success. Contact Linda Carney 527-7005. Please drop-off your items to Memorial Hall on May 25th between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Contact Linda Carney at 527-7005 if you are able to volunteer on May 25th to help with pricing or if you have any questions.
You are invited to join us for the Celebration of Ministry Service, At this service Jane will be recognized as a Lay Pastoral Minister. Saturday, May 26, 2007, 2:00 p.m., Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 123 Street, Edmonton. Reception to follow. There is no parking at the church, Shuttle buses will be available at these locations. Amiskwaciy Academy, 101 Airport Road: Shuttle departs: 12:45, 1:00, 1:15, 1:30 Shuttle returns: (15 minute intervals) 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. Oliver School , 10227 118 Street: Shuttle departs: 12:55, 1:10, 1:25, 1:40 p.m. Shuttle Returns: (15 minute intervals) 4:05 to 5:35 p.m. Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 123 Street: Shuttle departs: (15 minute intervals) 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Congregational Picnic is June 3rd. Hot dogs, veggies, fruit, freezies and beverages will be supplied. Please bring chips or cookies. Races to follow outside.
Square Circle UCW will have a supper meeting on June 6, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Alberta Room at the Callaghan Inn.
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.
Additional flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are in memory of Carol Pols.
The ministry of Westminster United Church was extended into the community as Jane conducted the funeral services of Carol Pols and Josephine Barsness this past week. Our prayers are with the families.
Ministry was also extended into the community as Jane conducted a wedding for Michael Leismeister and Yvonne Thesen.
Birthdays: Garth Maier, Norman Rud, Jean Whiting, Don Lonson, Violet Rud, Al Mattson.
Anniversaries: Doug & Judy Miller.
South Alberta Presbytery
Your prayers this week are requested for Fort MacLeod Pastoral Charge, Eramus Johannes VanZyl. Pastoral Charge Supervisor, Elizabeth Brown.
Sunday School Co-ordinator..............
Greeters & Ushers Barb Grozell, Elnora Heine
Al and Marg Mattson
Nursery Attendant Tanya Hoffarth
Coffee Hosts Irene Fekete, May Cooper,
........................................................... Rae Wahl
..................................................... and Karen Hauber
Scripture Reader Marilyn Piotrowski
Elder-in-Charge Doug Pearson
Next Week’s Readings from: Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9, Psalm 104:24-34,35b, Romans 8:14-17 or Acts 2:1-21, John 14:8-17. (25-27)