Rev. Robert McDowell

1. MINUTE FOR MISSON
Cathyann and Peter Hoyle are United Church overseas personnel in Puerto Ca-
bezas, Nicaragua. Cathyann works at a health clinic which is subsidized by the Mo-
ravian Church, a United Church partner, which has a long history of mission in
health and education. In Cathyann’s clinic the Moravian Church helps by providing
subsidized medicine for the poor. The work of the Hoyles and the mission of the Order of Worship for
Moravian Church both receive funding from M&S.
OROMOCTO & PINE GROVE
The Hoyles are interested in the United Church’s work on empire They saw empire
at work during the last election campaign when Nicaragua was openly threatened
UNITED CHURCH
with a denial of foreign aid if the country elected the Sandinista Front. There was
even a report that Nicaragua would be cut off from the financial gifts that family
members outside of Nicaragua send to support relatives. These threats did not
We welcome everyone to this time together in worship. We gather in this church in the
deter the Nicaraguan people from hoping for change and economic justice.
belief that we are all equally God’s guests whether we’ve been here all our lives or this
As one of the poorest countries in the hemisphere, Nicaraguans know that their is our first time. We welcome everyone in this spirit of Christ as it is our belief that this
suffering is not because of a lack of natural resources or hard work but the result of is how we are to live. Everyone, without exception, belongs equally at God’s table.
actions by the powerful and the wealthy. They saw the threats of financial punish-
ment as part of the ongoing plan to provide cheap labour and a profitable, tax-free
If you are visiting with us please sign our guest book opposite the usher’s table. If you
real estate investment location. Nicaraguans pray that President Ortega is really
are new with us and wish a follow up contact please fill out a ‘Guest/New Member
concerned with economic justice for all Nicaraguans. They hope the empire will Card which can be found with the guest book. As well you may pick up an orientation
cooperate. package on the table in the entrance. We invite visitors from other churches to pick up
one of our Peace Candles to take home with you. An explanation of this symbol
Thanks from the Hoyles and the Moravian Church for your ongoing M&S support. 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
and Service Fund today. entrance.
*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
February 12, 2012
10:30 am

2. SERVICE Announcements
THE BULLETIN TODAY IS IN DEDICATED IN APPRECIATION FOR
52 YEARS OF WEDDED BLISS BY MARION AND RALPH HARRIS “GOSPEL MUSIC NIGHT” – On Sunday, February 12th, at 7:00 pm join us here at
Nashwaaksis United Church, 46 Main Street, for an evening full of music, led by
our Worship Band, that will cause your feet to tap and your spirits to soar. There
Announcements:
will be a free-will collection, 100% of which will go towards our Benevolent Fund.
Welcome and About Today:
Gibson Memorial United Church will be hosting Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper,
*Introit: VU 87, verse 1 Feb. 21st, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Cost: $10.00 adult and $3.00 child. Menu: Sau-
sages, Ham, pancakes, potato scallop, baked beans, brown bread and dessert.
Lighting Our Resurrection Candle
Leader; As surely as we belong to the universe we belong together.
Public Forum: Access to Justice - Moving Beyond Ability to Pay, February 24th at
All: We join together here to transcend the isolated self, To reconnect, To know Wilmot Church. The Forum is a continuation of the project initiated by Maritime
ourselves to be at home, Here on earth, under the stars, Amid all the noise in our Conference of the United Church to improve access for those without the means to
lives, engage a lawyer. It developed into the Access to Justice Coalition beginning with
the research project by Social Work and Law students housed at Wilmot in fall
Leader: we take this moment to sit in silence -- to give thanks for another day; to
give thanks for all those in our lives who have brought us warmth and love; to give 2010. The Coalition has begun a province-wide network, met with the Minister of
thanks for the gift of life. Justice and received support from the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. The one
day Forum opens at 10:30 and has an Information Fair of organizations which help
All: We know we are on our pilgrimage here but a brief moment in time. Let us people without means, a Keynote Speaker at 12:15 - Donna Franey, Exec. Dir. of
open ourselves, here, now, to the process of becoming more whole -- of living Dalhousie's Schulich School of Law on "Sustainability: Diversity in Delivering Legal
more fully; of giving and forgiving more freely; of understanding more com- Services" and four Workshops at 1:45 on: Restorative Justice, Family Law
pletely the meaning of our lives here on this earth.
(challenges/improvements), Access to Benefits and Interdisciplinary Access to Jus-
Leader: we light our candle and dedicate it to the one who linked us with each tice - exploring how various professions, organizations and volunteers might work
other in the promises of the universe, the promises of God. together. The Forum is free and all are welcome! Website: : http://
www.marconf.ca/cia-atj.php
*Our Hymn to Begin: VU 271, There’s a Wideness In God’s Mercy
Our Prayer for This Time Together
Our Children’s Hymn: VU 639, vs 1-3 One More Step Along the World I Go
Some Time With the Children
Prayer and Our Lord’s Prayer
Our Children’s Hymn part 2 VU 639, vs 4-5
Lighting Our Candle of Concern:
Our Reading from the Christian Scriptures, Mark 2:1-12

3. SERVICE SERVICE
Dates to Note:
Our Hymn: MV 79, Spirit Open My Heart
Annual Reports are due ASAP.
Feb 15, 2:30 Singing OPH Duffie Unit
A Message for Today
Feb 19, Communion Sunday
Feb 16, Thursday, 7pm, Session
Feb 19, Annual Reports available
Anthem:
Feb 23, Thurs. Bible Study, 1:30 pm
Feb 26, Annual Meeting Sunday, finger food pot luck
Feb 27, 2nd meeting on Statement of faith Remit, 7pm *Our Words of Faith, page 918 VU [standing]
Feb 29, Wed, 6pm, Membership and Pastoral Care Team Meeting
Mar 18, Restorative Justice Sunday
Apr 1, Palm Sunday Our Offering Collected
Apr 6, Good Friday, Joint Service, 10 am, Pine Grove
Our Offering Presented
Restorative Justice Sunday, Mar 18. We will be hosting a special Sunday on this Joyful Joyful Lord we give you
theme that is offering hope for new approaches to restoring people to proper rela-
tionships in society when thing go awry. Christina Farnsworth will be our guest Gifts that You may use this day
speaker and workshop leader as we engage this topic with the intent of creating Take them, Bless them, may Your Kingdom
awareness and appreciation for how the restorative justice approach can represent
Spread to all the world we pray.
a more faithful response to crime and punishment. The workshop will begin at
about 12 noon. Please invite neighbours and friends to both or just the workshop. Here we are, our time our talents
Of course they are welcome to join us for lunch.
We now dedicate as well.
Reverse Offering papers are in the offering plates. These are items the food bank
especially needs. If you wish you can select one and bring that item next week. May we show Christ’s love within us
Please sign up to help lead in worship by lighting the candle, reading scripture or By our lives of faith to tell.
some of the other roles. Signup sheets are in the Narthex [entrance].
Our Prayers of Thanks and Concern
Snow Day Cancellation Plan. From time to time it is predictable the weather will
dictate there is wisdom in cancelling our church services machine. If Oromocto is
cancelled we will decide by 8 a.m. We will also try to put it on the website, send Our Hymn to Leave With: VU 166, Joy Comes with the Dawn
out an email and ask the radio stations to broadcast our cancellation. You can also
check the office number 357-3423 and a message should be there if service is can-
celled. Should the power be off due to a winter storm you can safely assume can- Our Benediction:
cellation.
Our Choral Blessing
Go make a difference, We can make a difference
Go make a difference in the World
Go make a difference, We can make a difference
Go make a difference in the World