Sunday, November 23, 2014
Chilliwack United Church
Reign of Christ Sunday
10:30 a.m.
Gathering Song & Lighting the Christ Candle
No. 187 MV (Verses 1 & 5)
We give our thanks to God,
we give our thanks to God,
we give our thanks to God,
we give our thanks to God,
“We Give Our Thanks to God”
We give our hearts to you,
we give our hearts to you,
we give our hearts to you,
because you first loved us.
Hymn No. 820 VU
“Make a Joyful Noise”
Anthem
“You Are Holy”
Time for the Young at Heart
Prayer
Hymn No. 59 MV
“Alleluia, Praise to God”
Psalm No. 100
No. 824 VU (Refrain #2)
Hymn No. 575 VU “I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me”
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Sunday, November 23, 2014
Presentation of Our Offering
Sung Response
No. 542 VU
We give you but your own,
whate'er the gift may be;
all that we have is yours alone,
we give it gratefully.
The Lord's Prayer (Sung)
Hymn No. 211 VU
No. 959 VU
“Crown Him With Many Crowns”
Sung Blessing No. 223 MV
“We Will Go With God”
- Sing Twice (You are invited to join hands with those around you to form a “blessings circle”)
We will go with God! Ho, ho, ho! We will go with God!
Ho, ho, ho! We will go with God!
On this day of great joy we will go with God.
On this day of great joy we will go with God.
The church has a supply of hearing units for improved sound in the
sanctuary. If you wish to use a set for the Sunday service, please pick one up
from the sound booth at the back of the sanctuary.
Announcements
Leading the Service Today:
Clergy; Rev. Heather Anderson
Musician; Rod Swanson
Music Director; Marilyn Taves
Scripture Reader; Jack Stanley
Welcome bags are available for children and youth in the
entryway. They contain an activity and a simple craft for young people of
various ages. We encourage young people to be a part of our worship service –
to take in the Spirit at work in play, music and praise. Feel free to ask any of our
greeters to help you find a bag that is just right for you!
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Sunday, November 23, 2014
Large print copies of the hymn book (words only), Voices United, are
available in the Narthex.
Lectionary Readings for November 30, 2014
Advent I
Isaiah 64:1-9
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Psalm 80:1-7,17-19
Mark 13:24-37
Budget Summary
Average Weekly Revenue Required to
Service our 2014 Operating Budget
Average Weekly Revenue to October 31, 2014
Deficit as of October 31, 2014
Deficit as of October 31, 2013
Average Mission & Service Weekly Revenue Required
to Service our 2014 Objective
Average Mission & Service Weekly Revenue
Received to October 31, 2014
Mission & Service Funds Received to Date – October 31, 2014
Mission & Service Funds Received to Date – October 31, 2013
$ 3,534.00
2,879.00
(23,149.00)
(13,794.00)
$
211.00
211.00
9,159.00
9,215.00
For your information, complete regular Monthly Financial Statements
are posted in the Narthex on the bulletin board next to the ramp.
Keep on top of the latest news! Be
sure to contact the church office at 604792-4634 or email [email protected] , and
add your name to our email list!
The Mission Ministry Unit is making small packages of toiletries
to give out at our Saturday Manna Soup Kitchen. Donations of
small bottles/containers of shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant and shaving cream
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Sunday, November 23, 2014
would be so appreciated. Items can be left in the church office Monday to
Friday, or at church on Sunday. If you would like more information, please call
Iva at 604-792-6794.
Animate: Faith
Consider the BIG Questions of Faith
Session Seven: “Church: An Imperfect Family”
Guest DVD Speaker – Bruce Reyes-Chow
Thursday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m.
The Thrift Shop is accepting donations of Christmas items! Its
time to start stocking up on items for the Christmas Season. Bring your
donations of unwanted Christmas décor, holiday clothing, anything Christmas to
the Thrift Shop during their hours of operation (Tuesdays 1-4 pm and
Wednesday to Saturdays 10 am-4 pm) or to the church office.
Christmas Decorating! It is just a little over two weeks before Advent and
that means the church needs to be decorated by November 30. The plan is to do
it on Thursday, November 27 at 9:00 a.m. Anyone willing to help, your extra
hands will be gratefully appreciated. Please let me know as soon as you can if
you can help, talk to Marilyn Taves at church on Sunday or call her at 604-8587467 or email her at [email protected]
Breakfast in Bethlehem
Sunday, November 30 at 9:00 a.m.
Tickets: $3.00 for Adults, Children are Free
Come enjoy a hot breakfast at the Bethlehem Inn
and shopping in the Bethlehem Market. Tickets
available this morning in the Narthex or during
the week from the church office.
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Sunday, November 23, 2014
Starting Monday, December 1 - Advent Take Five every weekday in
Advent, 11:45 to 11:55 a.m. Whoever is in the building will be welcomed into
the sanctuary for 10 minutes of Advent Prayer time. If you are in the building at
that time, join Heather and Lynn in the Sanctuary.
Ken Lavigne's Christmas Album Concert
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Chilliwack Cultural Centre 7:00 p.m.
Get your tickets now before they're all
gone!! This is a HUGE fundraiser for our
church and a wonderful opportunity to listen
to Christmas music sung by a powerful tenor.
Ken Lavigne has visited our church in the past
and was enjoyed by all who came. Tell all
your family and friends, better still bring them
with you. Only $25.00 for an incredible
evening filled with Christmas spirit.
Naramata Centre is at a crossroads! It has exhausted its financial
resources. The Board of Directors has initiated a campaign to raise $500,000.00
by the end of November, 2014 in order to prevent the Centre from closing in two
months. The Board and Management of the Centre at Naramata recognize that
drastic, fundamental change is required to repurpose the Centre under a
financially sustainable model. Board and Management will be consulting with
stakeholders in the next few weeks to realize a future for the Centre.
The Chilliwack United Church Choir
presents the Christmas Cantata “Behold the
Star” on Wednesday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. in our
sanctuary here at Chilliwack United Church. Put on
your best listening ears and enjoy an evening of the
Nativity set to music. Admission is by donation.
Gifts With Vision: A great way to give a meaningful gift in your name or
someone on your Christmas List. Catalogues are in the Narthex and the church
office.
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Sunday, November 23, 2014
You are invited to a presentation by Lea Froese of the Cyrus Centre
in Chilliwack at Carman United Church in the Sanctuary on Tuesday,
November 25th at 7:00 p.m. The Outreach Committee at Carman would like to
support this endeavour in 2015. Tuesday, November 25th is the monthly meeting
of their Namrac (United Church Women) group and Lea is their speaker. She
will do a power point presentation for about one hour followed by coffee and
cookies in the lounge.
DID YOU KNOW: First United Mission is presenting an Aboriginal Speakers’
Series for the next several weeks on Friday afternoons. Email
[email protected] for more information.
Chilliwack United Church
Monday, November 24 to Sunday, November 30
Monday, November 24
No meetings scheduled for today.
Tuesday, November 25
1:00
Thrift Shop
7:00
Choir Practice – Come make a joyful noise!
Wednesday, November 26
9:00
Deadline for newsletter submissions
10:00 Thrift Shop Open
10:30 Drop In Bible Study
Thursday, November 27
10:00 Thrift Shop Open
7:00
“Animate: Faith” - Session 7
Friday, November 28
10:00 Craft Group – Everyone welcome! Bring your craft project to work on.
10:00 Thrift Shop Open
Saturday, November 29
10:00 Thrift Shop Open
12:00 Soup Kitchen
Sunday, November 30 – Advent I
9:00
Breakfast in Bethlehem
10:30 Sunday School & All Ages Worship Service
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Sunday, November 23, 2014
Ongoing Announcements
Salvation Army Food Bank
Collection of non-perishable food items for the local food bank is
ongoing. Bring your donations year round and leave them in the
barrel in the Narthex.
Boston Pizza fundraiser! BP will donate 5% of your bill (before
tax and gratuity) back to our church. Write “Chilliwack United
Church” on the back of your bill and leave it with your server.
Anyone can do it! Invite friends and family to participate.
The Mission & Service Fund of the United Church of Canada supports
mission projects and emergency responses across Canada and around
the world. We encourage you to consider donating your
loose change this morning to the Mission & Service
Fund.
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Sunday, November 23, 2014
Minute for Mission:
Rainbow Ministry
How many of us have been rejected by our families, friends, and
communities? How many of us have been kicked out of our homes for
being who we are? How many of us have been rejected by our children?
For members of the LGBTTQQ community, these are all-tooreal scenarios. LGBTTQQ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, Two-Spirit, Queer, and Questioning. Rainbow Ministry is
an outreach ministry of Winnipeg Presbytery in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We
work exclusively with the LGBTTQQ community.
We have presented workshops and led discussions in churches
around affirming and inclusivity issues in the church. Our work includes
giving workshops at the Manitoba province-wide Gay/Straight Alliance
conference, speaking at rallies, and providing pastoral care in the
community, Bible studies, discussion groups, and a presence at
Winnipeg’s Pride celebrations.
For many members of the LGBTTQQ community the church is a
place of pain, hurt, and anger. We work with people to show the love of
God to all, to show that there are places of faith where all are accepted
for who they are born to be. The moment we say the word “church” or
“God,” many people pull back—even if they are missing the spiritual in
their lives—due to the pain of the past. We are working to overcome this
pain and to find a spiritual home for all.
Your gifts for Mission and Service help to offer a compassionate
community and healing for all God’s people. Please give generously.
Mighty and tender God, our gifts to M&S help your church to do
justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you.
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