McDougall United Church
McDougall United Church February 1, 2015 Fourth after Epiphany McDougall United Church 8516 Athabasca Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2H 1S1 Phone: 403-252-1620 Fax: 403-252-1655. WEBSITE: mcdougalluc-calgary.net Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM– 4 PM, (closed at lunch) Friday: 9:00 AM– Noon, Sunday: One hour after the Service Seeking wholeness in Christ; sharing God’s love! McDougall United Church worship February 1 , 2015 Fourth after Epiphany GATHERING THE BELOVED COMMUNITY Greeting: Rev. Bob Mutlow, Seniors’ Pastoral Care Minister Choir and ministers/worship leaders process into Sanctuary, led by acolytes. Congregation stands, acolytes light candles and open Bible as minister welcomes congregation. Opening Hymn: Come In, Come In and Sit Down (vss 1,3,4) VU #395 Opportunities and Celebrations: Those in worship are invited to sign our “welcome folders” which will be passed out during the announcements. Call to Worship Spiritual: There Is A Balm In Gilead VU #612 Opening Prayer Children’s Time - Jesus Our Teacher Song: I’m Gonna Shout, Shout MV #183 LISTENING FOR GOD’S VOICE Introduction to the Scripture Scripture Lessons First Reading: Deuteronomy 18: 15-20 “True Prophets” Psalm 95—Sung Refrain Gospel Reading: Mark 1:21-28 “Teaching With Authority” Choir Special Music: Light Shine by J. Paul Williams & Joseph Martin Sermon: Prophets and Teachers Offertory Spiritual: His Eye Is On The Sparrow (seated, stand on vs. 3) 2 SEEKING TRANSFORMATION The Lord’s Supper Invitation Great Thanksgiving Prayer Sanctus VU #951 Lord’s Prayer (spoken) Breaking of the Bread Communion – You are invited to come forward for communion by intinction (dipping the bread into the cup.) Communion stations are located on the center aisle and on the outside aisles. Please return via the aisles between the center and outside aisles. Gluten free elements are on the table by the server in the center aisle. Communion will be brought to those who prefer to be served. All ages are welcome to come and receive Communion Hymn: Let Us Break Bread Together VU #480 Prayer after Communion GOING INTO THE WORLD TO SHARE GOD’S LOVE Hymn: Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah VU #651 Commissioning and Benediction Choral Blessing Dismissal and Passing of the Peace +++ We pray for Rev. Tom Melvin and the staff and congregation of Deer Park United church. “Seeking Wholeness Through Spirit” We pray for the Patterson family following the death of Daren’s mother this past week. 3 THIS WEEK AT MCDOUGALL Sun. Feb 1st FOOD BANK SUNDAY. Non-perishable items are brought in for the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank Mon., Feb. 2nd. 1:30-3:30PM. ADVENTURES IN PRAYER. Read, pray and journal daily. Tues., Feb. 3rd 7:00-8:30 PM Sarah Hall MANO BELLS. Ring out your joy! Come learn to play the mano bells (hand bells). It’s fun and simple. No musical experience necessary. Open to ALL. Tues., Feb. 3rd Early Evening GOD @ THE MOVIES. Movie and Venue to be announced. Wed. Feb. 4th 9:00AM Hospitality Hall HERITAGE TIME OUT. Time Out is a non-profit organization for women of all ages and stages in life. Take a break from your hectic schedule and catch up with friends or make new ones. Babysitting is available. Wed., Feb 4th 7:00-9:00PM Holy Grounds EVOLUTIONARY CHRISTIANITY? Must we abandon Christianity just because we believe the scientific theory of evolution? Meet 4 Wednesday evenings in Feb to watch some videos, talk a bit and consider the questions. Rev. David Holmes facilitates the group. The sessions work best together but each one will also stand on its own. Thu, Feb. 5th CHOIRS' WEEKLY PRACTICE M&M Room Sanctuary 6:10-6:55 PM: Bel Canto Singers—Ladies’ Ensemble practice 6:50-7:30 PM: Possibility Singers—Gospel, jazz and pop traditions 7:30-8:55 PM: Celebration Singers—this choir is open to all, drop in anytime for one or all practices. For information, call Antonina 403-252-1620, Ext 226 Fri., Feb 6th COMMUNITY KITCHEN MINI COOK. Take home 6-7 meals 9:30AM—2:00PM and soups to be frozen. Newcomers always welcome. Must register in advance. Kitchen 4 UPCOMING AT MCDOUGALL HOT DOG SUNDAY. February 8th after worship. Sponsored by the Youth Group with proceeds going to their special “PET” project LADIES OF LITERATURE. Mon., Feb 9th. We will be discussing the Sea Captain’s Wife by Beth Powning. LADIES’ FELLOWSHIP.. Wed., Feb 11. Focus on friendship, education and outreach. HEALING PATHWAY. Thu., Feb 12th. We work with the body’s energy systems using techniques which promote deep relaxation. Appointments must be booked. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP. Thu., Feb 12th A support group for caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Information/to attend contact: Clara Fluker 403-271-9570 MEN’S CLUB BREAKFAST. Sat., Feb 14th. Bring your significant other to this Valentines Day breakfast. FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Fri., Feb 20th.Program TBA INN FROM THE COLD. Sun., Feb 22nd.The fourth Sunday of each month McDougall hosts homeless guests for dinner, overnight stay and breakfast. Volunteers are always needed. CURIOSITY CLUB ON CHRISTIANITY. Tues., Feb 24th . Learn and discuss early church history from Jesus to Constantine. AFTERNOON BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP. Thu., Feb 26th. We will be discussing The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. Contact: PLEASE JOIN WITH FAITH FRIENDS FOR ANOTHER FAB MOVIE NIGHT. We will be viewing THE BOX TROLLS on Fri., Feb 6th, Pot Luck Supper, 6 PM, movie starts at 6:30 PM. Bring a friend, a treat to share, meet in the Hospitality Hall with your pillow and blanket. Here is a brief synopsis: “A young orphaned boy is raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator. Based on the children’s novel ‘Here Be Monsters’ by Alan Snow 5 EVOLUTIONARY CHRISTIANITY? Rev. Dr. Dave Holmes So often I hear people who think they must abandon Christianity because they have encountered the scientific theory of evolution – and they think that this is somehow incompatible with Christian belief. Well, I definitely do not think that is the case. Neither do Michael Dowd and Connie Barlow, who have been travelling the countryside talking about what they call “Evolutionary Christianity.” Michael Dowd has written a book entitled “Thank God for Evolution” which is a fascinating marriage of evolutionary theory and Christian theology and practice. I heard Michael speak at last year’s Epiphany Explorations event in Victoria, and picked up some DVD’s while I was there. So join us, if you are interested, and we’ll watch some videos and talk a bit, and consider questions like these: Is Christianity (and religion in general) evolving? Should it? How do religion and science fit together? (We’ll look at Dowd’s fascinating concept of “day” and “night” language, among other ideas) How does evolutionary theory cast light on Christian concepts like “sin?” Is the tension between science and religion a problem? Or is it an exciting opportunity? Come join us: four Wednesday evenings in February, in the Holy Grounds (youth) room, 7-9pm. Wednesday Feb 4 , 11, 18, 25. The sessions will work best together, but each one will also stand on its own. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NEEDS CONSTRUCTION VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are needed to finish the Redstone homes for the remaining 12 partner families. If you can help out between now and March, it would be greatly appreciated. Bonus: most of the work left to be done is indoors! Sign up yourself and encourage a friend to go with you! New volunteers need to register and sign up online at www.habitatsouthernab.ca. McDougall H4H project volunteers (construction or ReStore), are already registered and can simply sign up for shifts online. If you'd like to go as a group, have questions or need assistance, contact Amy Wilhelm at [email protected], or 403-253-9331 ext. 269. 6 Do you know someone who is Missing Church? Or perhaps someone who would just like a further opportunity for worship and connection. Please tell them about a later-in-the-morning, week-day worship program called “Cross Connections” Cross Connections is held on the First & Third Thursdays of each month. [The next two will be Feb 5 and 19] Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm a short traditional "mainline" style worship followed by an informal potluck and conversation Location: Lakeview United Church [wheelchair accessible] at 3023 - 63 Ave SW Cross Connections is an outreach of St. Andrew's United Church Regional Ministries. It is intended to supplement, not replace, any regular church connection folks may have. In fact, we'll help them stay in touch with their home congregation. Led by Rev. Dr. Rod Sykes 403-281-8487 or [email protected] THANKYOU Thanks to Heather, Tom, Barrie, Mary, Rev. Bob, Antonina and all the children who were such good sports helping out with the “Jonah” Improv last Sunday. Nick & Lee Lepora PANCAKE SUPPER TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE HOSPITALITY HALL TODAY AFTER CHURCH 7 WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS ACOLYTES Feb. 1st The Berridges Feb. 8th Quinn Stephanson COFFEE SET UP Feb. 1st , Claire Campbell, Jim & Kay Robertson Feb. 8th Donald Waldroff, Marylin Bily, Clara Fluker COFFEE CLEAN UP Feb. 1st Don & Jean McKenzie, Marjorie Stoley, Margaret Hay Feb. 8th Tom & Marion Enta, Ruth Dunsire, Mabel Martin GREETERS Feb. 1st Bob & Donna Wenstrom Feb. 8th Mike & Judy Smith LAY READER Feb. 1st Ken Mackenzie Feb. 8th Jim Fitzowich SOUND Feb. 1st Jim Porter Feb. 8th Charlie Marshall STEWARDSHIP Feb. 1st Jim Fitzowich, Shirley Wilding Feb. 8th Jim Fitzowich, Shirley Wilding USHERS Feb. 1st Bill & Donna Paynter, Rudy Rumpel, Jean MacEachern, Holger & Hazel Bjerrisgaard Feb. 8th Valerie MacLeod, Frank Kurucz, Shirley Wilding, Glen & Joan Johnston, Doreen Jones VPS Feb. 1st John & Iris Dawn Naylor Feb. 8th Lori Wilson COMMUNION SERVERS Earl Jones & Jennifer Bridle Catherine & George Marlin Glen & Joan Johnston 8 THE MCDOUGALL TEAM Minister Rev. Karen Holmes [email protected] 403-252-1620 ext.222 Minister Rev. Dr. Dave Holmes [email protected] 403-252-1620 ext 224 Office Administrators Lori Wilson & Lee Lepora [email protected] 403-252-1620 ext 0 Seniors’ Pastoral Care Minister Bob Mutlow [email protected] 403-370-2356 Director of Music Ministry Antonina Cox [email protected] 403-252-1620 ext 226 Youth Leader Alina Cox [email protected] Faith Friends Leader Aileen Berridge [email protected] 403-252-1620 Facilities Coordinator (bookings) John Naylor [email protected] 403-252-1620 ext. 223 Caretaker Harpal Chahal Babyfold Caregiver Donelle Elliott
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