“We are journeying together in God’s love . . . to discover, nurture and share our gifts.”
December
27, 2009
Music Service
Worship Leader: Anna Marie Hancock
What does it mean to grow in the ways of God? Ancient traditions live when they provide paths to explore and places to encourage searching by young and old. Jesus grows by listening and asking questions of wise ones. We cannot help but wonder who, and whose, this child is. Such wonder treasures every experience that brings growth toward God.
If you would like to stay seated for any or all of the “standing” parts of the service, please feel free to do so.
Need a refuge? Our Nursery is located off Memorial Hall, has a speaker system through which to hear the service, and exists for all who may need this space. Memorial Hall approach is via the pulpit side exit.
A Time of Greeting: Our sensitivity to the realities of the H1N1 virus, which is transmitted from hand contact to the mouth, nose, and eyes, encourages each of us to observe good hand hygiene. It is also important for us to avoid public gathering if we feel unwell. If we all do our part in eliminating the spread of this virus, hopefully it will be a short lived health concern.
A time of silent preparation—Lighting the Christ Candle
Call to Worship (Responsive)
Carol #35 “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
Carol #69 “Away in a Manger”
Words of Assurance (One)
Carol Requests
Carol #71 “’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime”
Carol Requests
Commissioning (One)
Choral Amen
Hymn #43 “Go, Tell It on the Mountain”
Postlude
Welcome to Westminster this morning. Please convene for coffee in Memorial Hall, following worship.
This Week at Westminster (December 27 – January 2)
| Sun. | Worship: Music Service | 10:30 a.m. | Sanctuary |
Next Week at Westminster (January 3 – 9)
| Sun. | Music & Worship | 9:00 a.m. | Lounge |
| Hymn Sing | 10:15 a.m. | Sanctuary | |
| Worship Epiphany Communion | 10:30 a.m. | Sanctuary | |
| Local Food Needs | 10:30 a.m. | Narthex | |
| Tues. | Prayer Shawl | 1:30 p.m. | Lounge |
| Wed. | Bible Study | 9:30 a.m. | Nursery |
| Wii Fun | 2:00 p.m. | Memorial Hall | |
| Thurs. | Senior Choir Practice | 7:00 p.m. | Sanctuary |
Birthdays: Dave Gerhardt, Barb Grozell, Norma Gaffney, and Gordon Oster.
South Alberta Presbytery: Our prayers this week are requested for peace keeping Forces around the world.
Our Order of Ministry This Morning
| Sunday School Co-ordinators | Jackie Schlenker, Kim Hanson |
| A/Nursery Convenor | Jackie Carlson |
| Greeters & Ushers | Square Circle UCW Unit |
| Coffee Hosts | Square Circle UCW Unit |
| Scripture Reader | Square Circle UCW Unit |
| Elder-in-Charge | Darcy Fox |
Next Week’s Readings from:
Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Matthew 2:1-12; Ephesians
3:1-12.
Stewardship Thought For Today
Sometimes bearing with another person and the difficulties they cause is the greatest gift we can give them. by Kathie Murphy
Happy New Year!