1. MINUTE FOR MISSON
Where in the world is M&S making a difference? Here’s a story about our Mission and
Service work in Africa.
“During difficult times, the Église du Christ au Congo and The United Church of Can- Order of Worship for
ada have walked along the path together, a sign of solidarity of the children of God,”
says the Rev. Nzeba Kalombo Berthe. OROMOCTO & PINE GROVE
UNITED CHURCH
Mama Nzeba, as she is called, was on a Face to Face visit to Lindsay Presbytery in On-
tario. She coordinates her church’s work for women and children affected by the con-
tinuing war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Women and children suffer violence
and sexual assaults that can leave them traumatized and cast out of their families.
We welcome everyone to this time together in worship. We gather in this church in
Église du Christ au Congo creates employment and microcredit systems for women
the belief that we are all equally God’s guests whether we’ve been here all our lives
and encourages women’s leadership throughout the church. They educate children to or this is our first time. We welcome everyone in this spirit of Christ as it is our belief
understand and support gender equality. that this is how we are to live. Everyone, without exception, belongs equally at
God’s table.
Mama Nzeba brought a powerful message to the church and to political leaders. She
discussed small arms and global debt; she called for churches to be more actively en- If you are visiting with us please sign our guest book opposite the usher’s table. If
gaged with the Canadian government in speaking out against the pillage and polluting you are new with us and wish a follow up contact please fill out a ‘Guest/New
of mining companies. Member Card which can be found with the guest book. As well you may pick up an
orientation package on the table in the entrance. We invite visitors from other
Your gifts to Mission and Service support our strong partnership with the Église du churches to pick up one of our Peace Candles to take home with you. An
Christ au Congo, and you support women and children in this war-torn country. You explanation of this symbol accompanies each candle and these can be found on the
enable mutual sharing such as this visit by Mama Nzeba. usher’s table.
With Mission and Service, we are walking the path together. Should you require a rest room it is at the end of the hall and it is equipped with a
Please make a generous gift. 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 3, 2012
10:30 am

2. SERVICE Announcements
Welcome and About Today:
Introit: MV 28 verse 1, G. S. T. AUCTION & PLANT SALE
(Goods, Services, Talents)
Lighting the Resurrection Candle:
Leader: May the Peace which passes all understanding be with each of We hope you will join us Saturday night, June 2nd for an evening of
you
FUN & FUNDRAISING
All: And also with you This is a great opportunity to pick up tomato plants and perennials at a
bargain price and to enjoy bidding on various craft and food items as well
Leader: As we live in the days of the most light in the year we acknowledge as services (lawn mowing) and surprises too!
that light is our symbol of God's goodness and of all that is created. We
Please drop off your items after 3pm on Saturday.
celebrate the light of the world and dedicate this candle to be a beacon
calling us from darkness to light and peace. Viewing and plant sale 6:30, Auction will start at 7:00.
All: God who created light that your children might walk in light and live
an abundant life, we dedicate this candle in faith and in hope to all the
themes of goodness and compassion.
Leader; Let us seek the ways of life and lasting peace.
All: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace!
Leader: Peace be with you!
All: And also with you!
*Our Hymn to Begin: VU 684, Make me a Channel of Your Peace
Lighting Our Candle of Concern
Our prayer for a New Beginning
Our Reading from the Christian Scripture: Samuel 2:1-10
*Our Hymn: VU 678, For the Healing of the Nations
A Message for Today

3. Announcements SERVICE
*Our Words of Faith, page 918 VU [standing]
Due to office changes in the Spiritual and Religious Care Dept at DECH the com-
puter lists of patients may not be accurate for clergy. If you or someone you know
is in DECH or OPH let Rev Bob know directly at 470-1155 Our Offering Collected & Our Offering Presented: #541 VU:
Praise God from whom all blessing flow
The Pastoral Charge Treasure’s position remains open and Heather is leaving in Praise God all creatures high and low
June. We need a person to represent the financial position of the PC. We have a Give thanks to God in love made known
bookkeeper who does the day to day work of bill payment, report preparation etc. Creator, Word and Spirit, One
Our Prayers of Thanks and Concern and Our Lord’s Prayer,
Please sign up to help lead in worship by lighting the candle, reading scripture or
some of the other roles. Signup sheets are in the Narthex [entrance].
Our Hymn to Leave With: VU 563, Jesus, You Have Come to the Lakeshore
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 *Our Benediction
special envelopes are available from the ushers.
Our Choral Benediction
Just a quick note to let you know that we have postponed our concert and BBQ
due to a death in our church family. We will be in contact once a new date has
My Peace I give unto you
been set. It’s a Peace that the world can not give
It’s a Peace that the world can not understand
Our apologies for the short notice
Peace to know, Peace to live
Cindy Howe My Peace I give unto you
Chair, Anniversary Committee
Oromocto Baptist Church

4. Dates to note Announcements
Hello everyone!
June 10th , Sunday School closing, details to follow We are having our “Sunday School Closing Celebration” on June 10, 2012, which is
the second Sunday in June. We will be having a BBQ after church with hot dogs and
June 23, OVCL AGM, 1pm, Hazen Park Ctr, Watling Room
dessert, of course.
July 1, Summer Service Schedule Begins, 10. A.m., Pine Grove We hope that your children will be able to attend our closing celebration and I
Aug 5, Summer Service continue at 10.a.m. at OUC would like to know the numbers in order to prepare for the food for that Sunday. If
you would be able to send me back a quick email to let me know whether or not
Aug 30, Session 7pm your child(ren) can attend, it would be greatly appreciated.
Sept 9, Fall service time begins – 10:30 at OUC Thank you all for your support this
past school year. All the best to all of the
families that are moving away this year,
you all will be missed. Take care
everyone and have a great rest
of the week!!!
Karen Topilnyckyj
Choral Evensong at Christ Church Cathedral
(corner of Brunswick and Church Sts)
Sunday, June 3rd
4:00 pm
Officiant Dean Keith Joyce
Preacher Archdeacon Patricia Drummond
All welcome and do invite friends and neighbours.