Southminster United Church Minister: Rev. James Grunden Music Director: Brenton Taylor Organist: Chris Dittmann Thanksgiving Sunday, October 8, 2017 Worship Theme: Eating & Thanksgiving “Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns have roses.” – Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr (1808-1980); French novelist OPENING OUR DOORS Prelude Chris Dittmann Four Musical Selections Bridge Brass Quintet Lighting the Christ Candle Welcome & Announcements * Passing the Peace * Hymn: “For the Fruit of All Creation” Voices United #227 * Call to Worship Rev. Eva Stanley, Prairie Spirit Pastoral Charge One: Creator God, you have painted our fall picture in colours, of gold and bronze and maple red. ALL: The glory of autumn enriches our sight and delights our spirits. One: Sustaining God, you have given us earthy potatoes, yellow corn, and free-flowing grain. ALL: This gracious harvest is ours for nourishment, for enjoyment, and for sharing. One: Loving God, you bring us together as family and friends around the Thanksgiving table. ALL: In reunion and remembering, in laughter and in looking forward, we celebrate your presence. One: Eternal God, you have brought us together as an active faith community. ALL: We encourage each other, we serve within our cities and towns, we support communities far from here, and in these ways, we express our thanksgiving. AMEN. OPENING OUR HEARTS Children’s Hymn: “What Can I Do?” More Voices #191 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. Children’s Time Hilary Squires * Please stand if you are able Prayers of the People Rev. James Grunden, Southminster United Church (One: Spirit of Life. All: “Hear our prayer”) Silent Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer: Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever and ever. AMEN. * Hymn: “We Plough the Fields” Voices United #520 OPENING OUR MINDS Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 8:7-18 Dr. Ed Bardock McKillop United Church Choral Anthem: “Now Thank We All Our God” Combined Choir -J. S. Bach, arr. John Carlton New Testament Reading: Luke 17:11-19 Dr. Kathy Yamashita President, Alberta Northwest Conference Message The Right Rev. Jordan Cantwell * Hymn: “Deep in Our Hearts” More Voices #154 OPENING OUR LIVES Moment for Mission Corinne Steele, Southminster United Church Presentation of Tithes & Offerings Offertory: “Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)” Bridge Brass Quintet -arr. by Caleb Hudson * Doxology: 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. * Prayer of Dedication * Hymn: “Touch the Earth Lightly” Voices United #307 * Benediction * Song: Go make a diff’rence. We can make a diff’rence. Go make a diff’rence in the world. Go make a diff’rence. We can make a diff’rence. Go make a diff’rence in the world. Postlude: “Water Music, Allegro Maestoso” Bridge Brass Quintet - George Frideric Handel, arr. by Michael W. Allen Please join us for a Meet and Greet Luncheon in Southminster Hall after the service
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Southminster United Church Minister: Rev. James Grunden Music Director: Brenton Taylor
Organist: Chris Dittmann
Thanksgiving Sunday, October 8, 2017
Worship Theme: Eating & Thanksgiving
“Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns.
I am thankful that thorns have roses.” – Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr (1808-1980); French novelist
OPENING OUR DOORS
Prelude Chris Dittmann
Four Musical Selections Bridge Brass Quintet Lighting the Christ Candle
Welcome & Announcements
* Passing the Peace
* Hymn: “For the Fruit of All Creation” Voices United #227
* Call to Worship Rev. Eva Stanley, Prairie Spirit Pastoral Charge
One: Creator God, you have painted our fall picture in colours, of
gold and bronze and maple red.
ALL: The glory of autumn enriches our sight and delights our
spirits.
One: Sustaining God, you have given us earthy potatoes, yellow
corn, and free-flowing grain.
ALL: This gracious harvest is ours for nourishment, for
enjoyment, and for sharing.
One: Loving God, you bring us together as family and friends
around the Thanksgiving table.
ALL: In reunion and remembering, in laughter and in looking
forward, we celebrate your presence. One: Eternal God, you have brought us together as an active faith
community.
ALL: We encourage each other, we serve within our cities and towns,
we support communities far from here, and in these ways, we
express our thanksgiving. AMEN.
OPENING OUR HEARTS
Children’s Hymn: “What Can I Do?” More Voices #191 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.
Children’s Time Hilary Squires * Please stand if you are able
Prayers of the People Rev. James Grunden, Southminster United Church (One: Spirit of Life. All: “Hear our prayer”) Silent Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer:
Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom
come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day
our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those
who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever
and ever. AMEN.
* Hymn: “We Plough the Fields” Voices United #520
OPENING OUR MINDS
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 8:7-18 Dr. Ed Bardock
McKillop United Church
Choral Anthem: “Now Thank We All Our God” Combined Choir -J. S. Bach, arr. John Carlton New Testament Reading: Luke 17:11-19 Dr. Kathy Yamashita
President, Alberta Northwest Conference
Message The Right Rev. Jordan Cantwell
* Hymn: “Deep in Our Hearts” More Voices #154
OPENING OUR LIVES
Moment for Mission Corinne Steele, Southminster United Church
Presentation of Tithes & Offerings
Offertory: “Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)” Bridge Brass Quintet -arr. by Caleb Hudson * Doxology: 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.
* Prayer of Dedication
* Hymn: “Touch the Earth Lightly” Voices United #307
* Benediction
* Song: Go make a diff’rence. We can make a diff’rence.
Go make a diff’rence in the world.
Go make a diff’rence. We can make a diff’rence.
Go make a diff’rence in the world.
Postlude: “Water Music, Allegro Maestoso” Bridge Brass Quintet - George Frideric Handel, arr. by Michael W. Allen
Please join us for a Meet and Greet Luncheon in Southminster Hall after the service
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THIS WEEK AT SOUTHMINSTER . . .
Today Meet and Greet Luncheon in SMH after service
Mon Oct 9 Thanksgiving Monday – Office Closed
No Yoga or Zumba
Tue Oct 10 Tops in Lounge 9 – 11:30 am
Playgoers at 4pm in Lounge
Book Club at 4:30 pm Chapel Wed Oct 11 Chancel choir rehearsal 7:30 pm S
Thu Oct 12 Blankets for Canada 10 am N & UH
Coffee & Conversation 10:30 am K
Church Kitchen CleanUp 1-4pm K Fri Oct 13 Wedding rehearsals 5pm (C) and 6pm (S)
Sat Oct 14 Wedding in Sanctuary 2pm
Wedding in the Chapel 4pm reception to follow
Six o’clock in the Chapel @ 6pm – Rev. James
Musical guest Monica Baczuk, flute Sun Oct 15 Worship service 10:30 am – Rev. James
Southminster
United Church
Thanksgiving Sunday October 8, 2017
Thank you to: Our Guest Speaker:
UCC Moderator, the Right Rev. Jordan Cantwell
Musical Guests: Bridge Brass Quintet: Don Robb - trumpet
Ken Lewis - trumpet
Karly Lewis - french horn
Rene van de Vendel - euphonium
Andrew Manzara – tuba
Our Ushers and Greeters: Sue Amaro and Janet Keay
Our Nursery Attendant: Emma Arnell
Sound Technician: Howard Archibald
Sunday school classes offered during service,
All children (4 years and older) welcome!
Nursery care available for children under 4.
Thank you to all who came for the Two-hour-Tidy last
Saturday! The building and its surroundings look
much better thanks to you!
This week, we’d love to have some help with the
Kitchen cleanup on Thursday, Oct 12 from 1 -4 p.m.
Any amount of time you can spare is appreciated!
The Waterton United Church Council takes great pleasure in being able to invite you to a SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14th at 4 p.m. Minister Judith Walker of Pincher Creek is leading the service. There will be an opportunity to learn about plans for restoring Canyon Church Camp. POT LUCK SUPPER TO FOLLOW.
McKillop United Church Annual Fall Fair Saturday, Oct. 14 8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2329 – 15 Avenue South. ** Garage sale, used book and toys,
homemade baking, fruit-crisp, and take-home pizza. A free Kids Fun Fair at 10 a.m. (a balloon artist, face painting, bouncy castle, crafts and games). Also, Trevor’s Breakfast, hosted by Reverend Trevor Potter 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. (by donation). A Country Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. by donation. 1
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Six o’clock in the Chapel - A monthly, brief vesper service in the Buchanan Chapel. Join us for this contemporary and uplifting service on Sat. Oct. 14 @ 6pm led by James Grunden; musical guest is the lovely Monica Baczuk, flute.
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