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May 14 2017
Steinbach United Church
“Isn't God the one who urges us to "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord"? Why do we always think that means singing? Seems to me the most obvious joyful sound on earth is laughter... I've seen folks quote verses like "Rejoice in the Lord always" while their faces look like they just buried a rich uncle who willed everything to his pregnant guinea pig. Something is missing.”
Charles R. Swindoll
Spring is Springing
These are the days of change. The winter of our discontent is being replaced by the blessing and benefits of an emerging new reality. Where we imagined the future to hold more of the same, we are delighted to catch a glimpse of a bright prospect for each of us and all of us. The only requirement is that we be willing to let go of what was. Until we do so, first personally and then in and through all of our relations, our hope remains as a seed that has not yet fallen into the ground and died. Such a seed is rich with potential but not yet able to grow and produce the good for which all peoples on our planet hunger and thirst.
Are you able to imagine yourself, with all of your abilities and resources, as a member of a faith animated team dedicated to making a difference at home, in the neighbourhood and in the world? Are you prepared to embrace the practice of care by which you will discover the fullness of your being in the heart of God? If you are not yet ready to answer yes to such questions, are you prepared to support those who have answered and made the turn away from the way of this world and towards the way of Jesus?
Sunday Morning Service May 14, 2017
Announcements and Sharing of Celebrations
Songs “I Can Feel You Near Me God” MV 48“Give To Us Laughter” VU 624
Sharing and Learning “Ha Ha Ha Hee Hee Hoe”
Song “The Joy of the Lord is My Strength”
Reading Song of Mary, Luke 1: 47-55 [responsive] VU 898
Song “Come Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love” VU 574
Scripture 1 Corinthians 12: 4-13; Luke 22: 24-27
Reflections “The Practice of Care”
Song “I the Lord of Sea and Sky” VU 509
Mission Minute “Missionary, Moderator, Faithful Follower”
Offering Song “I’m Gonna Live So…” [Verse 1 only] VU 575
Pastoral Prayer
Song “To Show by Touch and Word” VU 427
Blessing and Passing the Peace
“In the arms of love, heaven's just a heartbeat away. I'll be your light in the dark, your shield from the storm. Your shelter from the rain. And in the arms of love I'll lift you above all the madness. All of the pain. And you'll be safe and warm here in the arms of love.”
Michael Bolton
Steinbach United Church541 Main Street, Steinbach, MB R5G 0L5
Phone: 204 326-3713 Fax: 204 346-9065E-mail address: [email protected]
Web site: www.steinbachunitedchurch.caMinister: Rev. George Feenstra Cell: 204 381-2910
Emergency: 204 381-6286; Email: [email protected] Administrator: Pearl Wintoniw 204-371-8958
Treasurer: Dave Burr, e-mail: [email protected]
NEWS AND NOTESHappenings for the Week:Monday – 7:15PM – Last Book Study – Video – “Hopes and Dreams for the Future Church”
A Grant from the United Church of Canada has been approved for 50% of the cost to employ a summer student for 20 hours per week from May 23-Aug 13 at $11/hr. The job description will include assisting in the areas: administration, worship, Christian education, pastoral care and outreach at South East Helping Hands. A Student (ages 16-23) interested in this position, should submit their resume to the office by May 17 th.
West Broadway Community Ministry are in need of a few special items: Chest of drawers, book shelf, pots and pans, plates and a new phone (landline, doesn't need to be fancy).If you have any of these items and are looking to find them a new loving home, just drop them off at 222 Furby Street and we will pass them along to someone in need.Thanks so much for your generosity!Extreme Hunger Appeal - The United Church of Canada is launching an Appeal as the humanitarian crisis in Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen reaches grave levels; reaching a scale the world has not seen before. Vulnerable people are most impacted, including children. Go to www.united-church.ca/hunger-appeal for more information and as to how you can help.
Looking AheadJune 1st – 7:00PM - Board MeetingJune 14th – 2:30PM – Sing Song at Bethesda Place