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Rideau Park United Church
LENT III - March 8, 2015
9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
Stars
By Wendy Tarry
You are not the
cold crystals
of forgotten light
the distant
ache of
extinguished brightness
no
you are the hand strewn
promise
of Abraham’s children
brilliant creations
flung
across night’s dark landscape.
The wise yet trace your courses.
Welcome to Rideau Park United Church. Please note: Audio loops are available from the ushers. Prayer
requests for today’s services can be noted on the lists at the entrances. Childcare for pre-schoolers is
available in room B-12 (lower hallway). Quiet activity boxes are also available for children in the chapel each
Sunday. *Indicates where the congregation is invited to stand as able.
After the service, you are invited to join us for refreshments and conversation in Beecroft Hall.
Lent II - We Gather Together
Prelude:
Improvisation on “Crimond”
Thiman
Lighting of Chancel Candles: Ephesians 5: 8-9
“Now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light—for the fruit of the light is found in
all that is good and right and true.”
*Call to Worship:
One: The season of Lent is like a potluck table spread with many different offerings:
ALL:
Our best efforts and new creations;
One:
Our joyful celebration and the inevitable clean up;
All:
The fellowship of old friends and time to make some new ones;
One:
A deepening of God’s presence, the one who makes us welcome.
All:
The season of Lent is like a Potluck table,
One:
Let us give thanks.
*Hymn: 108 VU
Throughout These Lenten Days and Nights
Winchester New
*Prayer of Approach and Jesus’ Prayer (p. 921 VU
Prayer of Confession (unison)
O God of life, in all its moments: We come to worship as stragglers and strugglers,
followers of Jesus who sometimes wonder why we are here. The hymns of Lent call us to
repent, but we question a community of faith built on guilt. We confess, O God, that
sometimes we are too comfortable in traditions and theology that are not relevant. Heal
our complacency, we pray, and make us bold to live our faith anew. Amen.
(a time of silent reflection)
Sung Response: 946 VU
Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison, kyrie eleison.
Lord have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy on us.
Assurance of Forgiveness
We Listen For God’s Word
A Time for All God’s Children (9:30 a.m.) / A Time for Reflection (11:15 a.m.)
*HYMN: 48 MV
I Can Feel You Near Me God (Jump For Joy)
Pat Mayberry
(Following the hymn the children are invited to go out to their Sunday School class.)
Responsive Reading: Psalm 13 VU, p. 734, with sung refrain
Anthem:
Like as the Hart
Scripture Reading: Acts 20: 7-12
Sermon:
Howells
Helen Cutts
Literally Bored to Death
Elizabeth Bryce
Our Response
Offering
Offertory Music
Deep River
Soloist: Julia Brown
arr. Burleigh
*Offering Response: 541 VU
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God all creatures high and low;
Give thanks to God in love made known,
Creator, Word and Spirit, One. Amen!
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern
The Life and Work of the Church
*Hymn: 884 VU
You Shall Go Out With Joy (Isaiah 55)
Trees of the Field
*Commissioning and Benediction
Voluntary:
Praludium, Fuga and Ciacona
Buxtehude
Please keep in mind worshippers who have limited mobility, especially with this winter
weather. Parking in the parking spots beside Cunningham makes it easier for them to come to
church, so if you don’t have the need, please use a parking spot on the Beecroft side or in the back
parking lot off Woodcrest. Thank you.
Rideau Park News
2203 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, ON K1H 7L9
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Lent III - Sunday, March 8, 2015
Upcoming Worship Events
Wed., Mar 25
Followers’ Feast/ Encarna
6:00pm
Sun., Mar 29
Palm Passion Sunday
9:30/11:15am
Thurs. Apr 2
Maundy Thursday Service
7:15pm
Followers Feast and Fellowship: On Wednesday nights in Lent , at 6:00 p.m. you are invited to come
and share a potluck meal in our Parlour. After dinner, we will stay at the dinner table, and have an
informal time of discussion based on a passage of Scripture. We used this format for midweek
services in the summer and it was a great experience. All are welcome to join in.
Lenten Book Study: This year we are studying the book, “The Wisdom Jesus” , written by Rev. Dr.
Cynthia Bourgeault. Dr. Bourgeault is a modern day mystic, Episcopal priest, writer, and
internationally known retreat leader. Cynthia Bourgeault is a masterful guide to Jesus’ vision and to
the traditional contemplative practices you can use to experience the heart of his teachings for
yourself. Although we began the study on February 21, we would love to have you join us next week.
Our tradition is to have a potluck breakfast at 9:00 a.m. followed by discussion. If you would like to
join us, please contact either Doreen Hamilton or Chris Inrig. The cost for the book is approximately
$16.00.
Poetry and Prayer: During Lent, our bulletin covers include a poem or prayer in preparation for
worship. Two of the poets are: Carol Grace Scott of Emmanuel United Church in Ottawa, whose
books are available on the Sunday School counter for $15.00, of which half of the proceeds go to the
Mission and Service Fund; Wendy Tarry of Rideau Park, whose book “With a Whisper “ is available
through Amazon.ca. There is also a copy available to borrow in our RPUC Library.
Attention Students!: Rideau Park is in need of caretaking help for six weeks: May 18 to 30, (9:00
a.m .to 1:00 p.m.), Monday to Friday; July 6 to 18, (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.), Monday to Friday; and
August 10 to 21 (2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday). Some flexibility is an option for
discussion. Duties will include light custodial duties, care and maintenance of the grounds, set up/
take down for groups meeting in the church, and other duties as required. A job description is
available upon request. If you wish to apply, please leave your résumé in Debi Brown’s mailbox
outside the office, or email to [email protected]
UCW Easter MEMORIAL LILIES: On Easter Sunday the Sanctuary is filled with fragrant Easter lilies. All
of these lilies are placed there in remembrance of a loved one. Anyone wishing to place an Easter lily
in the Sanctuary for Easter Sunday morning, in memory of a loved one, is asked to call Mary Harris
or Marcia Gosse. After Easter worship members of the UCW and friends deliver all the lilies to over
80 members of our congregation who are on our Pastoral Care list. Cheques should be made payable
to Rideau Park UCW and given to Mary or Marcia. The deadline to order a lily is SUNDAY, March 22.
If you are able to help deliver lilies on Easter Sunday, please call Mabel Bannerman. It would be most
appreciated.
Harmony Club for Seniors (60+) will meet on Wednesday, March 25. From 11:00 a.m. until noon,
when lunch (cost $6.00) will be served by volunteers, there is time for meeting others for
conversation. From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Rev. Steve Clifton will present on: “A Journey to
Jerusalem. A visual presentation of a pilgrimage to the Holy City”. Please spread the word that
presentations are open to all, without charge or prior notice. For anyone who is not yet a member to
join us for lunch, registration is required by March 18. Please call Marg Nelson. Plan to join us again
on April 29, 2015.
Rideau Park Book Club: Sunday, April 19, 10:45 a.m. The selected book is called “The Unlikely
Pilgrimage of Harold Fry”. It’s in paperback and also available from the Ottawa library, and Elizabeth
has a few copies to lend. Everyone is welcome to come and join us for the discussion.
50+ Exercise Group: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Spring has sprung (almost!) and our
“winter-weary” bodies are looking for a workout! Please join us at Rideau Park, in Beecroft Hall, twice
a week during March and April, for stretching, movement and balance exercise. The fee is $40.00 for
the two months. For further information please call Mary Harris at 613-733-0061.
Spring Retreat: You are invited to join in a retreat to Galilee in Arnprior for a time of quiet, reflection
and fellowship. Galilee is a short walk from downtown Arnprior and sits on the shores of the Ottawa
River, near an old growth forest. It`s a wonderful spot to spend some time away from schedules and
routines. Everyone is welcome to come and join in. Our next retreat is scheduled for Friday, May 22
and Saturday May 23. If you would like to know more please contact Steve.
Did you know? The United Church of Canada is considering changes, to be voted on by General
Council’s meeting in August 2015. Some key points: There would be no more Presbyteries or
Conferences, replaced by a Regional Councils. Ministry personnel would be accredited by a
professional College. Mission and Service funds would be used only for mission and ministry in
Canada and overseas; while administrative costs of the denomination would be assessed from
congregations. And that’s just the beginning. If you would like to read the proposed changes, you
can find the report, called United in God’s Work, on the General Council 42 website: http://
www.gc42.ca/comprehensive-review-report. Rideau Park and Ottawa Presbytery will hold meetings
to learn about, and discuss the recommendations. Locations and dates to be announced.
Upcoming Events in the Wider Church Community:
Living Right Relations – events that support the upcoming Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s
presentation of their report to the parties, of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement:
Saturday, March 21, 9:30-4:00 p.m. – Medicine Wheel Workshop with facilitators Tim Yearington
and Shannon Parsons, at Galilee Centre, 398 John Street North, Arnprior. Registration fee is:
$95.00. May 30-June 3, 2015: - Hosts Needed for out-of-town visitors to the wind-up of the Truth
and Reconciliation Commission. Please contact Charles Barrett at the Ottawa Presbytery ,
[email protected] and check put applications on the bulletin board.
Environment: The March 10, 2015 Presbytery meeting is a program meeting, on the subject “ReCreating the Environment: Changing the Church’s Climate”, with speakers, discussion and theological
reflection, at Kitchissippi United Church, 630 Island Park Drive. Dinner ($12.00) at 5:30 p.m. (for
reservations [email protected] , or call 613-722-7254). The Program (no charge) is at 6:30
p.m. Everyone welcome.
The Passion and Politics of Islam Today: A weekend workshop with Raheel and Sohail Raza,
presented by the Snowstar Institute, at Bells Corners United, 3955 Old Richmond Road. Friday,
March 20, 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 21, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Topics: Patriarchy and
Power; When the Word of God goes Wrong; Who is Who in Political Islam?
Registration: www.snowstarinstitute.org/ottawa-weekend-conference-2015/
URGENT HELP NEEDED: Following a recent resignation, the Heron Emergency Food Centre (HEFC) is
in immediate need of a treasurer. Here is a short description of what the Treasurer does: The
Treasurer collects the mail, pays the bills, deposits donations in the bank, and issues tax receipts and
thank-you notes. On a monthly basis, he/she reimburses the food buyers, pays our Executive
Coordinator and makes the government remittances. In preparation for our monthly Board meetings,
the Treasurer prepares the monthly reports, including the balance sheet and income statement. On a
yearly basis, the Treasurer files the annual charity return with the Canadian Revenue Agency, files the
annual information update with Industry Canada, submits the T-4 summary for income tax purposes
and coordinates the financial audit.
This would be a good fit for someone retired from the accounting, bookkeeping or banking
professions. Please contact Harold Black – Board member or Owen Ripley – President
([email protected])
Tom Sherwood gives a series of six presentations based on his “Listening to The Echo” research: over
700 statements from young adults across Canada discussing religion, spirituality, God, god and gods,
as part of “Learning in Retirement at Carleton University,” April 22 to May 27. Many young adults
identify as SBNR – Spiritual But Not Religious. Tom brings their voices into the presentations, as they
talk about their religious upbringing (including the United Church), religion in general, environmental
concerns, attitudes toward gender and sexuality issues, and their personal spiritualties. Wednesdays
from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For further information and to register: http://carleton.ca/linr OR http://
carleton.ca/linr/lecture-series/late-spring-session-2015/.
Activities Calendar: March 8– March 14
Sunday:
Spring Musical Rehearsal
10:30am Brackenridge
Monday:
Cross Stitch
9:30am Parlour
Knitting
12:30pm Beecroft
UCW Unit 10
1:30pm Parlour
Ringing Praise
6:30pm Sanctuary
Touch of Brass
7:15pm Sanctuary
Oasis (AA)
8:00pm Brackenridge
Tuesday:
50+ Fitness
9:00am Beecroft
La Bell Ensemble
7:15pm Sanctuary
UCW Unit 7
7:30pm Parlour
Wednesday:
Bible Explorations
9:30am Parlour
Followers Feast
6:00pm Parlour
Thursday:
50+ Fitness
9:00am Beecroft
Quilting
9:30am Parlour
Euchre
1:00pm Parlour
UCW Unit 2
1:00pm Bea Kitchen
Hear Say for Families
5:45pm Beecroft
KinderPraise
6:15pm B-9
Seraphs
6:15pm B-12
Cherubs
6:15pm B-13
NoteAble Sound Chimes
6:15pm Sanctuary
Joyful Noise
6:45pm B-12
Grace Notes
6:45pm Sanctuary
Chancel Choir
7:30pm Sanctuary
Friday:
Saturday:
Lenten Book Study
Coffee Hour Volunteers
Mar 8
Mar 15
Harold Black
Jacquie Newton
Doug & Barbara
Stuart MacKinnon
Julie Varga & Eriana
Gretchen Conrad
Mark Schulist, Merina
Devin & Rigel Schulist
Sunday Duty Officers
Mar 8
9:30 am
11:15am
Barbara Robinson
Hyacinthe Wade-Howard
Mar 15
9:30am
11:15am
Janet Dundas
Judy Paré
Counting Volunteers
Mar 9
Garry Lindberg
Mar 16
John Scollick
Main Office is open Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm
Ministers’ pager number: 613-786-4340
9:00am
Beecroft
Playgroup meet most weekdays 9:30am B-12
Elizabeth Bryce—Minister
Steve Clifton—Minister
Georgina Fitzgerald—Minister
Ian Bevell—Music Director
Debi Brown—Administrator
Debby Gerro—Admin. Assistant
Paul Sorg—Custodian
Visit our website: rideaupark.ca
Prayer Chain: Ext 227 or [email protected]
Church Staff: 613-733-3156
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Tues-Fri
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