Saint James United Church
March 9 , 2014
Mar. 9
First Sunday in Lent
120 Chapel St. Woodstock, N.B. E7M1H1
Phone: 328-6114 Fax: 324-9349 Evenings: 328-3198
Email: stjames@nb.aibn.com Minister’s Office 328-3191
Minister’s Cell Phone No: 323-1304
Ministers: Rev. Debra Baker
Music Director and Organist: Amy Anderson
Supply Organist: Marjorie Hewson
Admin. Assistant: Mary Wheelan C.D. Coordinator: Joan Hall
Ushers: David MacNally, Sandra MacNally, Ron Murray
Reader: Randy Leonard
Welcome all visitors and their families who may be
worshipping with us this morning. We pray that you
will feel at home here at Saint James and
that you will feel the presence of God’s Holy Spirit,
as we worship. After the service please introduce
yourself to Rev. Debra, sign our guest book at the back of the
sanctuary and join us for coffee, tea and fellowship in the
board room.
WE GATHER
Mar. 10
DATES TO REMEMBER
Morning Worship
10:30 a.m.
Sunday School
Coffee, Tea, and Fellowship
Cubs
UCW Coordinating Comm.
Mar. 11 Games
CDC Meeting
Mar. 12
6:45 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Lenten Service at St. Gertrude’s12:05 p.m.
Quilting
1:00 p.m.
Choir
7:15 p.m.
Scouts
7:00 p.m.
Air rifle Club
6:30-8:30 p.m.
2014 ECUMENICAL LENTEN SERVICES
St. Gertrude’s Parish invites you to participate in the annual
Lenten Services hosted by St. Gertrude’s church. The Service consists
of a half hour of song, scripture, breaking open the Word and is
followed by fellowship. The first gathering will include the
distribution of ashes. The series consists of six Wednesday noon time
gatherings which commence at 12:05 p.m. The activity is jointly
sponsored by Woodstock area churches. Come and join with area
faithful in this annual event. Hope to see you there.
Prelude
Introit
MV#118 – Me Alone
Mar. 13
Unit 7
Lenten Program
12:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Welcome
Call to Worship
(Psalm 32)
Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven.
Happy are those who receive God’s mercy.
Rejoice and be glad, you upright in heart.
Shout for joy, you people of God.
Happy are those who transgression is forgiven.
Happy are those who receive God’s mercy.
(From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2014 Edition. Copyright © 2013 by Abingdon
Press. Used by permission.)
Mar. 14 Coffee and Conversation
10:00 a.m.
Mar. 16 Morning Worship
Sunday School
Coffee, Tea, and Fellowship
Sunshine Singers and Handbells
10:30 a.m.
TODAY’S GOSPEL READING
Matthew 4:1-11
1
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted
by the devil. 2He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he
was famished. 3The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son
of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4But he
answered, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone but by
every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
5
Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the
pinnacle of the temple, 6saying to him, “If you are the Son of God,
throw yourself down; for it is written, ‘He will command his angels
concerning you,’ and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that
you will not dash your foot against a stone.’”
7
Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘Do not put the Lord your God
to the test.’”
8
Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all
the kingdoms of the world and their splendour; 9and he said to him,
“All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.”
10
Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘Worship
the Lord your God, and serve only him.’”
11
Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on
him.
DONATIONS
A donation has been made to the General Fund in loving
memory of George Cliff, father of Jolene Caverhill, by
Peggy Cameron, Mary Dimock, Robert and Marion MacFarlane.
A donation has been made to the General Fund in loving
memory of Charles Pratt by Mary Dimock.
A donation has been made to the General Fund in loving
memory of James Scott, brother of Marg Caldwell, by Mary Dimock
A donation has been made to the General Fund in loving
memory of Betty Bunting by Robert and Marion MacFarlane
Prayer of Opening
(Matthew 4)
Faithful Traveler,
walk with us
as we journey with Christ
through the season of Lent;
abide with us and strengthen us
as we face the many temptations
that befall us each and every day.
Save us from the time of trial,
and send your angels to strengthen us
when we consider taking the easy way out.
Be our God, and we will be your people –
a people raised to newness of life
through the gift of your Spirit
and the love of your Son. Amen.
(From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2014 Edition. Copyright © 2013 by Abingdon
Press. Used by permission.)
Hymn
VU#410 – This Day God Gives Me
Children’s Time
Prayer of Confession
(Matthew 4)
Holy One, we do not always face temptation well.
We heed to rumblings of our stomachs
and settle for loaves of bread
when we are starving for the words of life
that come from your mouth, O God.
We put you to the test,
seeking signs of your favour before others
when we should “be still”
and know that you are God.
We place our trust in deceitful leaders
who promise us a better and easier life
when we should be putting our faith
in you alone.
Forgive us, O God.
In the desert experiences of our lives,
help us find ways to resist temptation,
that we might be found worthy of your calling,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(time for silent confession)
Words of Forgiveness
(Psalm32, Romans 5)
When we acknowledge our failings before God,
God forgives our sin and wipes away our shame.
Receive forgiveness and mercy
Through the free gift of God’s grace in Christ.
Thanks be to God! Amen.
(From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2014 Edition. Copyright © 2013 by Abingdon
Press. Used by permission.)
WE LISTEN FOR THE WORD OF GOD
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Psalm 32, p.759
Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 4:1-11
Message
Musical Selection
Hymn
(From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2014 Edition. Copyright © 2013 by Abingdon
Press. Used by permission.)
Minute for Mission
VU#115 – Jesus, Tempted in the Desert
WE RESPOND TO THE WORD OF GOD
Presentation of the Offering
Offertory What can I do? What can I bring?
What can I say? What can I sing?
I’ll sing with joy. I’ll say a prayer.
I’ll bring my love. I’ll do my share.
(see insert)
Announcements
Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
Closing Hymn
Anthem
Scripture
Offertory prayer
(Matthew 4)
Holy One of Israel,
as we provide loaves of bread for those who hunger,
may we be living bread as well,
that our offerings may feed the spirit
as well as the body;
as we seek to bring justice to our world,
may we embody faith in your righteous love,
that the world may know
the source of their hope. Amen.
VU#112 – O God, How We Have Wandered
Blessing and Sending Forth
Though life is full of temptation, God will see us through.
We will rejoice in the One who strengthens us.
Though life is full of times of trial,
Christ walks with us every step of the way.
We rejoice in the One who shares our journey.
Though life is full of obstacles to faith,
the Spirit eases our burden.
We rejoice in the One who leads us home.
Go with God.
(From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2014 Edition. Copyright © 2013 by Abingdon
Press. Used by permission.)
Choral Amen
VU#963 – May the Grace of Christ Attend Us
Postlude
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MISSION AND SERVICE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NOTE TO COMMITTEES
Committee Meetings will be held
on March 15th at 7:00 p.m. followed by
the Official Board Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
IT’S NEW E-mail Money Transfer from your Online Banking.
We wish to let everyone know that we now have another option for you
to make a donation to the Church by way of an Email Money Transfer
from your online banking. We have set up a special email that will
only be used for this purpose and the email address is
stjamesdonations@gmail.com We have set up this new email as an
easy way for making your donations to the Church. All you need to do
is email transfer your money using your online banking and then send
Mary Wheelan an email to the Church office to tell her the answer to
your security question. Her email address is stjames@nb.aibn.com.
After she receives your email with the answer to the security question
she will be able to receive your email money transfer and you will
receive a confirmation by email from your bank that the Church has
received your money. This is a very easy way to make a donation to
the Church whenever you wish in any amount you want to make it.
This means that you can do this in the summer time when you are
away or if there is a snow storm and you can’t get to Church or
anytime at all, it’s a very flexible way to give to your Church. We will
continue to offer the PAR option to those who wish to make a monthly
donation to the Church and this option is set up to take place on the
20TH of each month. Feel free to contact Mary at the Church office if
this option would fit your needs better. We are trying to make it easier
and more convenient for everyone to be able to support their Church.
Feel free to contact Mary at the Church office if you having any
questions about either of these options. She can be reached by phone
328-6114 or by email stjames@nb.aibn.com
LENTEN CHALLENGE
During the season of Lent we are challenging members of our
congregation to take up a good habit-performing Random Acts of
kindness. On each of the 40 days of Lent, try doing something nice for
someone – holding a door open, a smile and “good Morning.” – just
something that would brighten up someone’s day!
LENTEN SERVICES will be held this year at St. Gertrude’s Church.
They will begin at 12:05 p.m. and conclude at 12:30 p.m. There will
be a luncheon following the service for all who may wish to stay.
Following is the schedule for this Lent.
March 12, 2014
Readings
Presider
Reflection
1st Week of Lent
Rev. Justin Kim, St. Paul’s Presbyterian
Jonah 3: 1-10 Ps. 51: 3-4, 12-13, 18-19
Rev. Shirley Noseworthy, St. Luke’s
Luke 11: 29-32
March 19, 2014
Readings
Presider
Reflection
March 26, 2014
Readings
Presider
April 2, 2014
Readings
Presider
April 9, 2014
Presider
2nd. Week Lent
LENTEN STUDY PROGRAM begins Thursday, March 13th
at 7:00 p.m. “Embracing a Life of Meaning: Kathleen Norris
on Discovering What Matters” is a 5 DVD Session Study.
Please let Mary know, if you plan to attend so we can order a book
for you. See Rev. Deb is you want more information.
BOOK CLUB
The book club will be reading “Dear Life”
by Alice Munro for the month of March. We will meet on Monday,
March 17th at 7:00 p.m. for discussion.
DAFFODIL MONTH- Canadian Cancer Society Can you spare
an hour or so this March? Just a small amount of your time will help.
We need volunteers to sell daffodils for a few hours on
March 27-28-29 from a table. If interested, please contact
Robin Crain at 328-8425. See Bulletin Board for further information.
WOODSTOCK’S MEALS-ON-WHEELS
For more information, please call Monica Inman-Riley
at (325-9393).
Gift Certificates Available.
Rev. Debra Baker, St. James United
Jeremiah 18: 18-20: Ps. 31: 5-6, 14, 15-16
Anglican Parish of Richmond
Matthew 20: 17-28
3rd. Week of Lent
E-MAIL ADDRESSES AND HOME ADDRESSES
We are working on updating all our mailing and email
addresses in the church office. If you could give Mary a call and
let her know your updates, it would be very much appreciated.
Maj. Laverne Fudge, Salvation Army
Deut. 4: 1, 5-9: Ps. 147: 12-13, 15-16, 19-20
Reflection: Rev. Justin Kim, St Paul’s Presby.
Matthew 5: 17-19
4th Week of Lent
UNITED CHURCH OBSERVER
I will be sending the
renewals for the Observer Subscriptions this week. If you have not
already paid, please let Mary know if you wish to continue your
subscription. The cost is $20.00 per year. Thanks.
Rev. Shirley Noseworthy, St. Luke’s
Isaiah 49: 8-15: Ps. 147: 12-13, 15-16, 19-20:
Reflection: Fr. John Keoughan, St. Gertrude’s
John 5: 17-30
5h Week
Anglican Parish of Richmond
Daniel 3: 14-20; Ps 24: 1-6
Reflection: Maj. Laverne Fudge, Sal. Army
John 8: 31.42
CELEBRATION
The congregation of Saint James send best wishes to
Donna and Dick Cougle
as they celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary
which was celebrated on March 1st.
THESE SHOES ARE MADE FOR WALKING
Our Sunday School will be collecting donations during the
Lenten season to purchase New Shoes for those living on the street and
battling poverty. For these people comfortable and serviceable
footwear is rare.
Ottawa Centre 507 is a drop-facility at Centretown United
Church that walks the walk with homeless individuals struggling with
addictions, mental illness, and loneliness. One service of this outreach
ministry is to provide new footwear for comfort, safety, and a sense of
pride.
Our gift of $ 30.00 will supply a needed pair of shoes for the
Centre 507 participant.
THESE SHOES ARE MADE FOR WALKING
Our Sunday School will be collecting donations during the
Lenten season to purchase New Shoes for those living on the street and
battling poverty. For these people comfortable and serviceable
footwear is rare.
Ottawa Centre 507 is a drop-facility at Centretown United
Church that walks the walk with homeless individuals struggling with
addictions, mental illness, and loneliness. One service of this outreach
ministry is to provide new footwear for comfort, safety, and a sense of
pride.
Our gift of $ 30.00 will supply a needed pair of shoes for the
Centre 507 participant.
NEEDED FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL
NEEDED FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL
Looking for magazines and catalogues for a craft project for
March. 16th. Please leave at the office.
Looking for magazines and catalogues for a craft project for
March. 16th. Please leave at the office.
SEE BULLETIN BOARD for DETAILS.
SEE BULLETIN BOARD for DETAILS.
BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS -- Looking for teams to bowl on
Saturday, March 22, 2014.
GRIEF SHARE at Woodstock Baptist Church on Tuesdays, February
25th until May 20th at 6:30 p.m. For further details call
Pastor Leonard at 324-8020 or Wanda Porter 272-2070.
FOSTER PARENT INFORMATION MEETING:
Tuesday, March 25th at 6:30 pm in Woodstock
at the Sobey’s Community Room. If you are interested in
getting information on becoming a foster family please
call 1-866-444-8838 or visit www.gnb.ca/family.
Michelle Ouellette,Social Worker, Department of Social Development
HOLOCAUST PRESENTATION March 21, 2014 7:00-9:00 p.m.
at Royal Canadian Legion
Branch Number 11
BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS -- Looking for teams to bowl on
Saturday, March 22, 2014.
GRIEF SHARE at Woodstock Baptist Church on Tuesdays, February
25th until May 20th at 6:30 p.m. For further details call
Pastor Leonard at 324-8020 or Wanda Porter 272-2070.
FOSTER PARENT INFORMATION MEETING:
Tuesday, March 25th at 6:30 pm in Woodstock
at the Sobey’s Community Room. If you are interested in
getting information on becoming a foster family please
call 1-866-444-8838 or visit www.gnb.ca/family.
Michelle Ouellette,Social Worker, Department of Social Development
HOLOCAUST PRESENTATION March 21, 2014 7:00-9:00 p.m.
at Royal Canadian Legion
Branch Number 11
UNITED CHURCH MEN’S RALLY May 3, 2014 at
Trinity-St. Stephen’s United Church, Amherst, N.S.
UNITED CHURCH MEN’S RALLY May 3, 2014 at
Trinity-St. Stephen’s United Church, Amherst, N.S.