McDougall United Church
November 23rd, 2014
FOOTBALL SUNDAY—
SUNDAY—CFL WESTERN FINAL
McDougall United Church
8516 Athabasca Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2H 1S1
Phone: 403-252-1620 Fax: 403-252-1655. WEBSITE: mcdougalluc-calgary.net
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM– 4 PM, (closed at lunch)
Friday: 9:00 AM– Noon, Sunday: One hour before and after the Service
Seeking wholeness in Christ; sharing God’s love!
McDougall United Church worship
November 23, 2014
Football Sunday (Western Final)
GATHERING THE BELOVED COMMUNITY
Choir and ministers/worship leaders process into Sanctuary, led by
acolytes. Congregation stands, acolytes light candles and open Bible as
minister welcomes congregation.
Opening Hymn: Get on the Jesus Bus (Linnea Good)
Opportunities and Celebrations:
Those in worship are invited to sign our “welcome folders” which will
be passed out during the announcements.
Opening Prayer
Solo: Drop-kick Me Jesus through the Goal Posts of Life (Paul Charles Craft)
Story Time: (children are invited to go to the Faith Friends Program
following story time)
Song: You’ve Got to Move When the Spirit Says Move
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AGCS #9
LISTENING FOR GOD’S VOICE
(in age-appropriate ways)
Scripture Reading: Luke 11: 14-23 (see p. 6 of this bulletin)
Sermon: The gospel according to football
Hymn: Will You Come and Follow Me?
VU #567
SEEKING TRANSFORMATION
Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession
Lord’s Prayer (spoken)
Presenting our gifts and Offerings
Dedication Song: Pass It On
VU #289
GOING INTO THE WORLD TO SHARE GOD’S LOVE
Commissioning and Benediction
Going Forth In Song:
I’m Gonna Live so God Can Use Me
VU #575
PRAYERS
We pray for Music Ministry in all congregations
We pray Blessings on volunteers with Inn From the Cold who care
about the marginalized in tangible ways through their ministry tonight.
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THIS WEEK AT MCDOUGALL
Sun. Nov. 23rd
after worship
Sanctuary
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING. After service today to discuss
a new congregational project for McDougall.
Sun. Nov. 23rd
INN FROM THE COLD. McDougall hosts homeless guests for
dinner, overnight stay and breakfast.
Tues., Nov 25th. CURIOSITY CLUB ON CHRISTIANITY. Learn about and dis7:30-9:00PM
cuss early church history from Jesus to Constantine
Holy Grounds Coffee
Lounge
Tues., Nov 25th
7:00-8:30 PM
Sanctuary
MANO BELLS. Ring out your joy! Come learn to play the mano
bells (handbells). It’s fun and simple. No musical experience
necessary. Open to ALL.
Wed, Nov. 26th
9:00 AM
Hospitality Hall
HERITAGE TIME OUT For women of all ages. We offer crafts,
conversation, coffee and other activities of interest. Time out for
you! Cost is nominal, childcare is available.
Wed, Nov. 26th
7:00 PM
REMEMBERING MONTH with Rev. Bob Mutlow . Join us for
one or all of the Wednesday sessions for “Sharing our Stories
Thu, Nov. 27th
10:00-11:30AM
M&M Room
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP. Support group for caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Information or to attend please call Clara 403-271-9570.
Thu, Nov. 27th
1:00-3:30PM
M&M Room
AFTERNOON BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP. Reading Cool
Water, 2010 fiction by Dianne Warren.
Thu, Nov. 27th
CHOIRS' WEEKLY PRACTICE
M&M Room
Sanctuary
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6:10-6:55 PM: Bel Canto Singers—Ladies’ Ensemble
practice
6:50-7:30 PM: Possibility Singers—Gospel, jazz and pop
traditions
7:30-8:55 PM: Celebration Singers—this choir is open to all,
drop in anytime for one or all practices. For information, call
Antonina 403-252-1620, Ext 226
THIS WEEK AT MCDOUGALL contd
Sat., Nov. 29th
8:30AM-3:30 PM
Kitchen
COMMUNITY KITCHEN. Planning, preparing and cooking with
a large group. Take home 10-14 meals and soups. Save some
money and have a lot of fun. Contact/Register by Sunday Nov.
23rd. .
UPCOMING AT MCDOUGALL
55+ DISCUSSION. Tues., Dec 2nd, Noon-2PM. Movie showing. Title TBA
HEALING PATHWAY. Thur., Dec. 4th. 9:00-Noon.Working with the body’s energy
system, we use techniques which promote deep relaxation which, in turn, promote
healing of the mind, body and spirit. Appointments must be booked. 403-252-1620
COMMUNITY KITCHEN MINI COOK. Fri., Dec.5th. We take home 7-8 meals and
finish the cook with a shared lunch. Contact office 403-252-1620 to register.
McDOUGALL FRIENDSHIP
CLUB
CHRISTMAS PARTY
December 19, 2014
With turkey dinner and
fixings!
Tickets: $20.00
TICKETS: Jim Robertson
403-252-1624
SIGN UP TO THE ORGAN DONATION REGISTRY
In keeping with the spirit of stewardship, have you thought about organ donation as a way to
give? Have you signed your donor card? This morning , Jennifer Bridle, Ann Gardner and
Teresa Linzmayer will be in the Hospitality Hall after worship with laptops to sign you up to
the online Organ and Tissue Donation Registry. You can register on line rather than sign that
little card that you keep in your wallet. Visit myhealth.alberta.ca for information or to register
yourself OR see us after church ! Remember to bring your Health Card.
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TODAY’S READING
Luke 11:14-23
Now he was casting out a demon that was mute; when
the demon had gone out, the one who had been mute
spoke, and the crowds were amazed. But some of them
said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the
demons.” Others, to test him, kept demanding from him
a sign from heaven. But he knew what they were thinking and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself becomes a desert, and house falls on house. If Satan
also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom
stand? —for you say that I cast out the demons by
Beelzebul. Now if I cast out the demons by Beelzebul, by
whom do your exorcists cast them out? Therefore they
will be your judges. But if it is by the finger of God that I
cast out the demons, then the kingdom of God has come
to you. When a strong man, fully armed, guards his castle, his property is safe. But when one stronger than he
attacks him and overpowers him, he takes away his armor in which he trusted and divides his plunder. Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not
gather with me scatters.
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McDougall’s
8th Annual Christmas Cookie Walk
Saturday December 6th 2014 at 10.00 am
Mark your calendar now !!!
McDougall United Church Hospitality Hall
All Proceeds go to the Building & Development Fund
Start thinking of your favourite Christmas Cookie Recipes and what you will
bake for this great event.
The McDougall Cookie Walk has proven to be a very
successful money raiser for our Building Fund.
We look forward to your continued support with
your Christmas Baking for this very worthwhile
cause.
Be sure to tell your friends to come December 6th !!
If you want to help with this project please contact,
Clara, Eleanor or Judy.
MULTIFOLKALS AT THE HITMEN GAME TODAY
If you have signed up for the hockey game today, please see Mary
Stevens in the Hospitality Hall after church to pick up your tickets.
NOVEMBER: REMEMBERING MONTH.
Wednesday, Nov 26th, 7:00PM in the Chapel. “Exploring
Advent & End Times with Rev. Bob. ALL are welcome!
Sign up sheets are available for McDougall’s
Christmas decorating bee on Sat., Nov 29th.
We need lots
and lots of helpers! Decorating time 4-6PM
with pizza to follow from 6-7PM. Hope to see
you there!
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WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Minister
Rev. Karen Holmes
[email protected]
403-252-1620 ext.222
COFFEE SET UP
Nov. 23rd Bob & Donna Wenstrom,
Donna Traub
Nov, 30th Lee & Jackie Beattie, Claire
Campbell
Minister
Rev. Dr. Dave Holmes
[email protected]
403-252-1620 ext 224
Office
Administrators
Lori Wilson &
Lee Lepora
[email protected]
403-252-1620 ext 0
Seniors’
Pastoral Care
Minister
Bob Mutlow
[email protected]
403-370-2356
Director of
Music Ministry
Antonina Cox
[email protected]
403-252-1620 ext 226
Accompanist
Lori Chang-Foidl
[email protected]
Youth
Leader
Alina Cox
[email protected]
Faith Friends
Leader
Aileen Berridge
[email protected]
403-252-1620
Facilities
Coordinator
(bookings)
John Naylor
[email protected]
403-252-1620
ext. 223
Caretaker
Harpal Chahal
Babyfold
Caregiver
Donelle Elliott
COFFEE CLEAN UP
Nov. 23rd Alf & Ann Berridge,
Marion Wilson, Evelyn Cairns
Nov, 30th Ted & Sylvia Steventon,
Esther Petersen, Robin Hitchon
GREETERS
Nov. 23rd Brian & Ann Dowse
LAY READER
Nov. 23rd Nick & Lee Lepora
Nov, 30th Juanita Morison
SOUND
Nov 23rd Barrie Clayton
Nov, 30th Max Chernetsov
STEWARDSHIP
Nov. 23rd Margaret Hay, Charlie Marshall
Nov, 30th Charlie Marshall, Glen Johnstone
USHERS
Nov. 23rd Paula Sangster, Glen & Joan
Johnston, Jake Baum, Will & Carol Litwyn
Nov, 30th Tom & Helen Foster, Earl Jones,
Janet Hansen, Gordon Rycroft, Cec Day
VPS
Nov 23rd Lori Wilson
Nov. 30th John & Iris Dawn Naylor
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THE MCDOUGALL TEAM
ACOLYTES
Nov. 23rd Aidan & Audrey Scott
Nov. 30th Thomas & Isabella Berridge