1. MINUTE FOR MISSON
It was one of the largest snowfalls in Winnipeg in 40 years. In the churchyard of
Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, four of the six Raza children played with a sen-
ior woman, Anita. The Razas are a Muslim family who sought sanctuary at our
church in August. At times it has seemed safe to allow the children to leave the
sanctuary of the church for supervised play outside. Anita is a member of the Order of Worship for
neighbouring Christian Science Church and works regularly with three-year-old
Massam. Together the five were making snow people and snow huts, squealing OROMOCTO & PINE GROVE
with joy as they frolicked in the deep snow. UNITED CHURCH
Islam, Christian Science, and United Church playing together in a thick blanket of
snow—what a sight, what simplicity and complexity. Children and a grandmother
figure enjoying the snow is a very simple thing. Four Muslim children, freed for a
We welcome everyone to this time together in worship. We gather in this church in the
few moments from the benevolent prison of a United Church under the loving care
belief that we are all equally God’s guests whether we’ve been here all our lives or this
of a member of the Christian Science faith adds great complexity.
is our first time. We welcome everyone in this spirit of Christ as it is our belief that this
is how we are to live. Everyone, without exception, belongs equally at God’s table.
Part of the mission of Crescent Fort Rouge is to welcome this family so they can
avoid deportation. Part of the mission is to work to convince the Government of
Canada to grant them leave to stay. Part of the mission of the church is to seek If you are visiting with us please sign our guest book opposite the usher’s table. If you
support from the wider community. Part of their mission is to look outward to oth- are new with us and wish a follow up contact please fill out a ‘Guest/New Member
ers through strong support of the Mission and Service Fund, contributing over Card which can be found with the guest book. As well you may pick up an orientation
$30,000 while supporting the Razas. Crescent Fort Rouge lives their faith in many package on the table in the entrance. We invite visitors from other churches to pick up
ways. one of our Peace Candles to take home with you. An explanation of this symbol
accompanies each candle and these can be found on the usher’s table.
Should you require a rest room it is at the end of the hall and it is equipped with a baby
change station. If you have young children who become restless there is a nursery
Together, we carry out the work of our United Church. Make a behind the back pew where they can play while you hear the service over the speakers.
difference! Join the partnership! Support the work of the Mission You are welcome to bring a coffee into worship with you. The coffee pot is in the
entrance.
and Service Fund today.
*While we stand for most hymns and at others times in our worship, please feel free
not to if for any reasons you can not or would rather not. VU stands for Voices United
and MV for More Voices. You are also invited to pick up a Bible version of your choice
Minister Rev Robert McDowell at usher’s desk. Should you have any concerns please speak to an usher.
Accompanist/ Choir Director Joyce Andrews VU: Voices United – our hard cover red hymn book
Office Administration Jennifer Chiasson MV: More Voices – our soft covered hymn book
Rev Bob McDowell
Oromocto United Church Office 357-3423; Cell 470-1155; Home 488-2154
144 Winnebago
Email: mcdowell@nb.sympatico.ca
Oromocto
oromoctopinegroveunitedchurch.ca
January 22, 2012
10:30 am

2. SERVICE SERVICE
Announcements Our Hymn: VU 597, Simon, Simon the Fisherman vs 4-5hb
A Time of Silence as We Begin Lighting Our Candle of Concern:
Introit: VU 87, verse 1 From the Christian Scriptures: Mark 1:14-20
Our Hymn: VU 578, As a Fire Is Meant for Burning
Lighting the Resurrection Candle,
Our Message for Today
Leader: God of new beginnings, in this, our ‘tent’ of worship we seek your
presence and the courage to face all that life brings to us.
Our Anthem:
All: Like Moses, we hear your voice calling from many directions in this
world to a future of promise if we but journey with you. *Our Words of Faith: page 918 VU, A Contemporary Creed
Leader: In all of life we are torn between security of our settled and familiar Our Offering Collected & *Presented:
ways and the adventure of moving on and recognition that nothing in life is Joyful Joyful Lord we give you
permanent.
Gifts that You may use this day
All: God grant us wisdom to honour the treasury of tradition but not so that Take them, Bless them, may Your Kingdom
we hold on.
Spread to all the world we pray.
Leader: Grant us the openness of see possibility and the new day. Here we are, our time our talents
We now dedicate as well.
All: Help us as we look to new ways to love and live as the Body of Christ in May we show Christ’s love within us
this world.
By our lives of faith to tell.
Leader: We dedicate our candle to this kind of living in faithful response
Our Prayers of Gratitude, Concern & Our Lord’s Prayer
Our Hymn to Begin: 1st Hymn 563 lakeshore
Our Carol to Leave With: MV 209, Go Make a Difference
Our Prayer for this day
*Benediction
Our Hymn: VU 597, Simon, Simon the Fisherman vs 1-3 *Our Choral Benediction:
Go make a difference, We can make a difference
Some time with the Children: Go make a difference in the World
Go make a difference, We can make a difference
Our Prayer, Our Lord’s Prayer, the children leave & reconvene downstairs Go make a difference in the World