NEWCASTLE UNITED CHURCH84 Mill St. S. L1B 1H2 905-987-4515

newcastleunitedchurch@bellnet.ca www.newcastleunitedchurch.org Rev. Mary-Jane Hobden, B.A., M. Div.

Joanne McLennan, A.R.C.T, L.T.C.L., Music DirectorMay 7, 2017 10:30 a.m.Fourth Sunday of Easter

“As followers of Christ, we are called to be a worshipping and learning, receiving and giving

community of faith, hope and love.” – Newcastle United Church Mission Statement

* indicates please stand as able and comfortable

Praising God TogetherPreludeWelcome

* Hymn: “There’s A Wideness” # 271

* Lighting the Christ Candle

* Call to Worship (responsive) Bring us together, O God, as a shepherd gathers the flock.Your care for us is wholehearted.Sustain us, O God, in the testing situations of life.Your strength is our endurance.Keep us faithful, O God, when we feel most alone.Your friendship is expressed through your people.(Written by David Sparks, Prayers to Share Yr. A, p. 100)

* Prayer of Approach (unison)O God, the early church lived in a community which shared together in the study of your Word, participating in fellowship, prayer and caring for one another. May we use our time, talents and generosity to do the same, in our time and place. Help us

strive to be your people, united in your love for the service of your world. Amen.

Our Life and Work

* Song: “We Are Marching” # 646

Sharing TimeThe Lord’s Prayer – sung VU # 959

Our father in heaven, hallowed be your name,your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evilfor the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours,

now and forever.

Song: “We Are Marching” (in Spanish) # 646Caminamos en la luz de Dios,Caminamos en la luz de Dios,Caminamos en la luz de Dios,Caminamos en la luz de Dios,Caminamos, vamos, caminamos, vamos,Caminamos en la luz de Dios,Caminamos, vamos, caminamos, vamos,Caminamos en la luz de Dios,

Celebrating the WordPsalm 23 God is my shepherd.VU Pg. 749 (Refrain 2)

1 Peter 2:19-25 Christ’s example in suffering. Pew Bible Pg. 984

Reader: The word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God.

MessageHope In El Salvador

ThanksgivingThe Offertory:

* Presentation of our gifts and singing verse 1 of # 169 Good Christians all, rejoice and sing!

Now is the triumph of our King!To all the world glad news we bring:

Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!

Dedication Prayer: (unison)Your voice, O God, is calling us to actions: to speak out for the needy, to affirm the seekers, to comfort the distressed, to encourage the downhearted, to challenge the complacent. These gifts enable your voice to be heard; bless them we pray. Amen.(Written by David Sparks, Prayers to Share Yr. A, p. 101)

Sending Forth* Closing Hymn: “We Are One” # 402

Benediction

* “Lift High The Cross” verses 1 & 5 # 151

Postlude

Newcastle United Church

Welcome! we enjoy open seating so please, sit where you feel comfortable and meet a new friend. We are glad you have chosen to worship with us. Please sign our guest book, located in the entry and we invite you to join us again.

Greeting you this morning are Lauraine and Bill Skitch. Lauraine is a member of the U.C.W. and Bill is chair of Mission & Service and Ministry & Personnel.

Nursery care is provided for little ones to age 4 years from 10:20AM until the end of the worship service. The nursery is located in the hall, through the doors on either side of the choir loft. Paige is our care provider.

Our BIBLOS reader is Nate Blesse, member of the re:form! Bible study group.

Our thanks to Hope Pascoe for sharing her experiences from her participation in the Bay of Quinte Conference mission trip to El Salvador.

Faith In MotionOur young people will remain in church to learn about Hope’s trip.

Thank you from Jean and Glenn for the cards and best wishes received last Sunday.

From the Stewards To April 30, a total of $8369.75 has been raised for the Furnace & Air Conditioning Fund! This represents

94.3% of the cost of the furnaces. We don’t have a firm cost for the air conditioning yet.Average weekly envelope givings to April 30: $2132.07. 2017 budget averaged weekly $3243.96.Loonie/Twonie Jar – is back! The Stewards encourage everyone to drop their loonies and/or twonies into the jar to help defray the cost of the sanctuary furnaces and air conditioning. Thank you!

Monday, May 8 – the U.C.W. meets at 7PM (note time) in the church hall. All ladies are invited for a time of food and fellowship. Bring a friend!

Bible Study – Wednesday, May 10 at 9:30AM in the hall meeting room. All who are interested are invited to come.

Choir practice is Thursday, May 11 from 7-9PM.

Friendship Connection Ladies’ Luncheon –Wednesday, May 17 - 11:30AM at Castle John’s here in Newcastle. Sign-up sheets are posted in the narthex and hall.

Euchre Night – the Stewards host this night on Friday, May 12 at 7PM; doors open at 6:45PM. $5/person – all are invited.

Next Sunday, May 14 – Mother’s Day. Bennett’s twin brothers are baptised.

Board Game Night – Friday, May 19 from 7-9PM, hosted by Faith In Motion. Munchies

provided! Everyone is welcome.

Tuesday, May 23 – Gospel Plus meets in the hall from 7-9PM. Please speak with Lloyd Johnson for more information.

Friday, May 26 – the Stewards host Euchre Night at 7PM in the hall.

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