GIBSON MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH
FREDERICTON, N.B.
October 30, 2011 11:00 a.m. 20th
after Pentecost
All Saints’ Day & Communion & Baptism Sunday
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WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP
*denotes standing for those who are able
PRELUDE WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS
WE APPROACH GOD
*LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE
*GREETING &
CALL TO WORSHIP:
To those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus,
called to be saints,
together with all those who in every place
call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Grace to you and peace from God our Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ.
I Corinthians 1:2b-3
*OPENING PRAYER: (all)
For all the saints who went before us, who have spoken to our hearts
and touched us with your fire, we praise you, O God. For all the saints who live beside us, whose
weaknesses and strengths are woven with our own, we praise you, O God. For all the saints who live beyond us, who
challenge us to change the world with them, we praise you, O God. Amen.
*OPENING HYMN: “Sing Praises to God” 228
(Children gather at front)
THE
CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
The Baptismal Liturgy (see insert)
*HYMN: “God,
We Pray at this Beginning”
443
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WE
LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD...
SCRIPTURE READING: Revelation 7:9-17 Anne
Small
MINISTRY OF MUSIC:
SERMON: “Journey into the Unknown: “Communion of Saints”
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Friends, from many pasts and pathways
we are gathered to this one place;
a sacred space that provides homecoming and healing
for all who yearn for the mystery of love
to deepen and ripen in their soul.
And so we come, not
in a show of strength,
nor presumption of privilege.
Rather to remember
and be remembered;
to be held and made whole by the grace of Christ,
the mystery of God and
the encouragement of the Spirit.
COMMUNION HYMN: “As
We Gather at Your Table” 457
(The offering will be collected and presented and the Table prepared,
during the singing of the hymn.)
JOYS AND CONCERNS
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COMMUNION PRAYER
May God be with us.
God is with us.
Let us open our hearts to God.
We open them to God
and to one another.
Let us give thanks to God.
It is right to give thanks and praise.
Giver and Redeemer of life,
we offer our gratitude, we lay down our
defenses
for a love that creates then calls us forth –
often from places of imprisonment and
desolation.
As you are liberation and hope,
you are our mercy and courage for the journey.
As we gather we remember......
Before these symbols of everyday life –
bread for the sharing and wine for gladness of
heart –
we pause and pray.
For in and through
them,
we seek a union of heart, mind, and spirit
with the One who has said:
This is my body, eat this in remembrance of me.
(Pause as the bread is
broken.)
And after supper the One said,
This is my
life-blood,
drink this in remembrance of me.
(Pause as the cup is
lifted.)
Christ who calls, rescues, and ennobles,
fill us with your spirit of strength
and compassion for all.
Equip and inspire us
to be your people
in this time and place. Amen!
THE LORD’S PRAYER
SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP
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*CLOSING HYMN: “For All the Saints”
705
*COMMISSIONING and BENEDICTION
*SUNG BLESSING:
Go now in peace. Never be afraid.
God will go with you each hour of everyday.
Go
now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know
He will guide you in all you do.
Go
now in love, and show you believe.
Reach
out to others so all the world can see.
God
will be there watching from above.
Go
now in peace, in faith, and in love.
Amen. Amen.
Amen.
POSTLUDE
CHURCH STAFF:
MINISTER REV. CORA KROMMENHOEK
ORGANIST/CHOIR
DIRECTOR HEATHER DUNHAM
OFFICE
ADMINISTRATOR MARSHA
DALEY
CUSTODIAN EDWARD GALLANT
Worship
& Sunday School: 11:00 a.m.
Office
hours: 8 a.m. – 12 noon; 1 – 3 p.m.
183 Gibson
Street, Fredericton, N.B. E3A 4E4
Tel:
457-1951; e-mail: gibsonmemorial@nb.aibn.com
Web-site: www.gibsonmemorial.ca
CONGREGATIONAL
INFORMATION
Welcome to all! May this
worship experience be meaningful and spiritual for you. Everyone is invited to share in conversation
and coffee/tea/juice immediately following the service. Greeters
today are George Thomson & Sherry Thomson and next week will be Mickey
& Betty Lou Flanagan. Tellers today are Lyman Coy, Margaret Allen and Andy
& Anne Small and next week will be
Fred & Mavis O’Donnell and Lloyd & Charlotte Boyd.
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Meetings this week: Oct. 30 –
Nov. 5, 2011.
Monday 9:30 Shuffleboard
6:45 Cubs
Tuesday 6:30 Scouts
Wednesday 2:00 Bible
Study
6:00 Sparks & Brownies
7:00 Choir
Thursday 1:30 UCW
6:30 Beavers
Upcoming Events & Meetings:
Nov. 6 11:00 Remembrance Day Service
Nov. 8 7:00 Worship
Nov. 15 7:00 Council
Nov. 20 3:00 Worship Service & Covenanting Service for Rev. Cora (see below)
Bible Study: The next bible study is Wednesday, Nov. 2nd at 2 p.m. Please note, each week will be a different topic/theme so you may attend any of the upcoming sessions.
Worship & Covenanting Service for Rev. Cora. On Nov. 20th there will be only one service (no morning service). It will be at 3 p.m. with a potluck supper to follow the service.
The Mission & Outreach Committee would like to thank all the University/College students and graduates for participating in last Sunday’s service. It was great to see so many of our young adults in attendance.
Upcoming Community Events: (see bulletin board)
Tonight Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m. Fredericton Chamber Orchestra at FHS.
Piano Soloist: Heather Dunham
Nov. 6 Fredericton’s Annual Concert to celebrate St. Cecilia at Wilmot United Church. 7 p.m.
Nov. 12 “Fill the Bus” At Regent Mall &
Nov. 19 Concert at Grace Memorial Baptist Church in support of Bridges of Canada, hoping to help 800 children.