The document shares a "Minute for Mission" about a congregation that leaves half used offering envelopes designated for Mission and Service in their church, encouraging generosity beyond their local community. It discusses how giving to Mission and Service through programs like M&S allows congregations to participate in God's work around the world beyond their own resources. The minister encourages giving half of offerings to support the local church and half to support work across Canada and around the world through Mission and Service.

1. MINUTE FOR MISSON
The Rev. Wendy MacLean shares a Mission and Service Minute today about an experi-
ence she had while visiting another congregation.
While visiting a small country church, I was listening to the Minute for Mission when Order of Worship for
something yellow caught my eye. Tucked into the shelf with the Bible and an extra
hymnbook, was a small pile of envelopes. Actually, they were only half envelopes. One OROMOCTO & PINE GROVE
half had been used for offering. What was left was the half of the envelope designated UNITED CHURCH
for Mission and Service.
Sometimes when I have encouraged giving to Mission and Service, I have heard the
comment, “Charity begins at home.” My question is, “Should it stay at home?” On the
We welcome everyone to this time together in worship. We gather in this church in
contrary, the future of our local churches depends on the breadth of our vision.
the belief that we are all equally God’s guests whether we’ve been here all our lives
or this is our first time. We welcome everyone in this spirit of Christ as it is our belief
Jesus calls his disciples out into the world to share the good news. The more generous that this is how we are to live. Everyone, without exception, belongs equally at
we are in the world, the more our local church is blessed by the abundant gifts of the God’s table.
great family of God. Our neighbours both far and wide are included in the gifts we
bring, and we become rich in ways we cannot imagine. If you are visiting with us please sign our guest book opposite the usher’s table. If
you are new with us and wish a follow up contact please fill out a ‘Guest/New
My home church encourages 50-50 giving. Half of what we give helps to support our Member Card which can be found with the guest book. As well you may pick up an
local church. The other half supports the work of the church across Canada and around orientation package on the table in the entrance. We invite visitors from other
the world through our Mission and Service. With M&S we participate in the work of churches to pick up one of our Peace Candles to take home with you. An
the Spirit in ways beyond the strength and resources of our own congregation. explanation of this symbol accompanies each candle and these can be found on the
usher’s table.
I put my Mission and Service offering in one of those yellow
envelopes. Thanks to whoever left them, others will feel the Should you require a rest room it is at the end of the hall and it is equipped with a
blessing. baby change station. If you have young children who become restless there is a
nursery behind the back pew where they can play while you hear the service over
the speakers. You are welcome to bring a coffee into worship with you. The coffee
Rev Bob McDowell pot is in the entrance.
Office 357-3423; Cell 470-1155; Home 488-2154
Email: mcdowell@nb.sympatico.ca *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
Minister Rev Robert McDowell your choice at usher’s desk. Should you have any concerns please speak to an usher.
Accompanist/ Choir Director Joyce Andrews
Office Administration Jennifer Chiasson
VU: Voices United – our hard cover red hymn book
MV: More Voices – our soft covered hymn book
Oromocto United Church
144 Winnebago
Oromocto
oromoctopinegroveunitedchurch.ca
June 10, 2012
10:30 am

2. SERVICE Announcements
Welcome Announcements and About Today:
*Introit: MV 216, Wherever You May Go
Lighting the Resurrection Candle: Katherine Tesselaar
Leader: Our theme of faith continues. We are invited to journey with God.
All: We wonder where we are going as individuals, as communities, as a
world. Where will we find meaning? How are we to live?
Leader: This is our continuing theme; God travels with us no matter the
wilderness or the garden we find ourselves in.
All: When we are in a wilderness God helps us transition back to the gar-
den of our living.
Leader: We are people of the Spirit
All: We are formed by God’s transforming fire guided by God’s pillar of
fire in whatever we may travel
Leader: Without the flames of the spirit we are like unlit candles, cold,
dark, useless.
All: But with God’s spirit we come alive with God’s light
Leader: As we let our own Light shine,
All: we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
Leader: As we are liberated from our own fear,

3. Announcements SERVICE
All: our presence automatically liberates others.
Due to office changes in the Spiritual and Religious Care Dept at DECH the
computer lists of patients may not be accurate for clergy. If you or some- Leader: This is our theme and our candle burns to symbolize this in all of us
one you know is in DECH or OPH let Rev Bob know directly at 470-1155 this day.
*Our Hymn to Begin: VU 625, I Feel the Winds of God
The Pastoral Charge Treasure’s position remains open and Heather is
leaving in June. We need a person to represent the financial position of
the PC. We have a bookkeeper who does the day to day work of bill pay- Our Prayer for Today
ment, report preparation etc.
Our Hymn: VU 639, One More Step along the World I Go
Please sign up to help lead in worship by lighting the candle, reading scrip-
ture or some of the other roles. Signup sheets are in the Narthex Some Time with Our Children
[entrance].
Sunday School Ending for 2012
Please consider a contribution to the rebuilding fund of St James United
Church in Perth-Andover. The church sustained considerable damage in
the past flood. The special envelopes are available from the ushers. Our Prayer and Our Lord’s Prayer
Gibson Memorial United Church will be hosting a BBQ Steak & Chicken Musical Solo: Harrison or Thomas Tesselaar
Dinner on Wednesday, June 20, 4:15 - 6 p.m. Tickets $12.00 ea. Call 457-
1951 to reserve your tickets or by chance at the door.
Lighting Our Candle of Concern
Our website needs some work to include all information one may hope to
find when they look for us on the world wide web. As of now there is ba- Reading from Christian Scriptures: 1 Samuel 8: selected verses read by
sic info on the site including announcements and the current service. Can Victoria Tesselaar
you please have a look at the site and send me suggestions on what you
would like to see added or changed. Thanks! Jen
Our Hymn MV 209, Go Make a Difference
Website address: oromoctopinegroveunitedchurch.ca
My Email: jenniferchiasson@nb.aibn.com
A Message for Today
Anthem:
*Our Words of Faith, page 918 VU [standing]

4. service Dates to note
*Our Offering Collected & Our Offering Presented:
June 23, OVCL AGM, 1pm, Hazen Park Ctr, Watling Room
While the Offering is collected Olivia Blunden will play ‘Hot Air Balloons’ July 1, Summer Service Schedule Begins, 10. A.m., Pine Grove
and ‘Egyptian Pyramids’ Aug 5, Summer Service continue at 10.a.m. at OUC
Aug 30, Session 7pm
In loving partnership we come Sept 9, Fall service time begins – 10:30 at OUC
Seeking O God, your will to do.
Our prayers and actions now receive,
We freely offer them to you.
Our Prayers of Thanks and Concern and Our Lord’s Prayer,
Our Hymn to Leave With: VU 509, I the Lord of Sea and Sky
*Our Benediction
Our Choral Benediction
My Peace I give unto you
It’s a Peace that the world can not give
It’s a Peace that the world can not understand
Peace to know, Peace to live
My Peace I give unto you