Announcements/ Upcoming Events.

·         The Minister’s Coffee Time: Every Monday from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. @ Willis United Church. Bring your lunch and stay and work on sewing projects.  Pillow making for the Cardiac care at Hamilton General Hospital to assist heart patients to make their movement easier on their incision.  Come and join us at coffee time. 

·         Welcoming New Members in September- Those interested in joining or transfer your membership to Richwood or Willis, please call the office.

·         Stewards Meeting June 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Willis Church.

·         Pastor Roy Hawkins will be available in August for pastoral emergencies while Rev. Eloi Gunn is on vacation. Phone 519-632-7745

·         Summer    June 27 –  Baptist        -  Rev. Eloi                            

Schedule    July 4 -                Richwood     -  Rev. Eloi    

                        July 11 -   Willis           -  Rev. Eloi                

July 18 -   Baptist        -  Rev. Eloi      

                        July 25 -   Richwood    -  Rev. Eloi

                        August 1 – Willis         -  Pastor Roy

August 8 –  Baptist      -  Pastor Roy

                        August 15 – Richwood           -  Pastor Roy

August 22 – Outdoor Service at Pavilion – Pastor Roy

August 29 – Baptist       -  Pastor Roy

·         VBS: July 19 – 23: 9 a.m. to Noon.  Volunteers are needed.  Please call Eloi or Lorraine at the office.

·          

·         Drumbo-Richwood Pastoral Charge Baseball Team needed: players & coaches for an Oxford Presbytery Baseball Tournament in September contact Lorraine at the Office.

·         New Church Directory Photos booked for Sept. 16 & 17 from 1-9 p.m. and Sept. 18 from 9-5 p.m.  We are looking for a least two members from each church to be on the committee.  If you are interested in being on the committee please contact Marcie Cunningham at 519-463-9699.

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Our Mission

We firmly believe there are a need and a place for God in our lives, in our community and our world. We welcome everyone to joyfully worship in an open, warm and secure environment and offer them the opportunity to share the fellowship of an active church.

 Worship

                                                Sunday June 20, 2010

______________________________________

Minister:           Rev. Dr. Eloi Gunn

Email:               This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Website:            www.drumbo-richwood.ca

Organist:           Dianne Savage

The United Church of Canada

Drumbo-Richwood Pastoral Charge

P.O. Box 97, Drumbo, ON, N0J 1G0

Tel: Cell: 519-463-5325     Office: 519-463-5222

______________________________

* indicates the congregation can stand as able

WELCOME

Lighting of the Christ Candle

One:    Christ is our Light

All:      Thanks be to God

*INVOCATION

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty (VU 315, vs. 1)

*CALL TO WORSHIP

PASSING OF THE PEACE

One:    May the peace of Christ be always with you!

All:      And also with you!

*Hymn VU # 395 Come In, Come In and Sit Down

STORIES TO REMEMBER

All:      Yes, we remember!

ANTHEM – Martin Mason – MV # 109 My Soul is Thirsting for You

* Hymn VU #469 We Gather Here

COMMUNION

WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE:             John 17: 1, 2, 6, 17-23 Page 996 & 997

                                    Acts 11  Page 1015

                                    Luke 10: 1-12  Page 957                      

MESSAGE: “Uniting Church”

*Hymn VU # 567 Will You Come and Follow Me

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

OFFERING AND OFFERTORY

“All things come of Thee, O Lord, and Thine own have we given Thee.” 1 Chronicles 29:14b

OFFERTORY PRAYER

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*Hymn VU #  423 God Be With You Till We Meet Again

BENEDICTION

CHORAL AMEN

Announcements/ Upcoming Events.

·         The Minister’s Coffee Time: Every Monday from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. @ Willis United Church. Bring your lunch and stay and work on sewing projects.  Pillow making for the Cardiac care at Hamilton General Hospital to assist heart patients to make their movement easier on their incision.  Come and join us at coffee time. 

·         Welcoming New Members in September- Those interested in joining or transfer your membership to Richwood or Willis, please call the office.

·         Eloi will be going to Togo on Aug. 8 – Sept. 3, 2010.  Anyone wishing to donate to the Togo Project please donate by June 15^th, 2010.

·         Willis Chicken BBQ Saturday June 19, 2010.  Adults $13.00 and Children $ 6.00.  Volunteers needed for set-up, serving, making pies and take down.  Please let Carl McLean know if you can help.

·         Stewards Meeting June 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Willis Church.

·         Pastor Roy Hawkins will be available in August for pastoral emergencies while Rev. Eloi Gunn is on vacation. Phone 519-632-7745

·         Summer    June 27 –  Baptist       -  Rev. Eloi                             

Schedule    July 4 -                Richwood  -  Rev. Eloi       

                        July 11 -   Willis         -  Rev. Eloi                 

July 18 -   Baptist      -   Rev. Eloi      

                        July 25 -   Richwood -   Rev. Eloi

August 8 – Willis       -   Pastor Roy

                        August 15 – Outdoor Service at Pavilion- Pastor Roy

August 22 – Richwood – Pastor Roy

August 29 – Willis        - Pastor Roy

·         VBS: July 19 – 23: 9 a.m. to Noon.  Volunteers are needed.  Please call Eloi or Lorraine at the office.

·         Drumbo-Richwood Pastoral Charge Baseball Team needed: players & coaches for an Oxford Presbytery Baseball Tournament in September contact Lorraine at the Office.

·         New Church Directory Photos booked for Sept. 16 & 17 from 1-9 p.m. and Sept. 18 from 9-5 p.m.  We are looking for a least two members from each church to be on the committee.  If you are interested in being on the committee please contact Marcie Cunningham at 519-463-9699.

________________________________________________

Our Mission

We firmly believe there are a need and a place for God in our lives, in our community and our world. We welcome everyone to joyfully worship in an open, warm and secure environment and offer them the opportunity to share the fellowship of an active church.

Worship

                                     Sunday June 13, 2010

 “…we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ…”  

Galatians 2: 16

_______________________________________

Minister:           Rev. Dr. Eloi Gunn

Email:               This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Website:            www.drumbo-richwood.ca

Organist:           Dianne Savage

The United Church of Canada

Drumbo-Richwood Pastoral Charge

P.O. Box 97, Drumbo, ON, N0J 1G0

Tel: Cell: 519-463-5325     Office: 519-463-5222

______________________________

* indicates the congregation can stand as able

WELCOME

Lighting of the Christ Candle

One:    Christ is our Light

All:      Thanks be to God

*INVOCATION

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty (VU 315, vs. 1)

*CALL TO WORSHIP

One:    We gather as the world turns in conflict and worry. 

All:      We gather and affirm our trust in God’s reign.

One:    We gather as the earth groans with the weight of our over-indulgent living.

All:      We gather looking to God for justice.  We gather knowing Christ is alive in us.

One:    We gather as those who have exploited and those who have been exploited.

All:      We gather looking to God for justice.  We gather with the One who forgives and reconciles.

One:    We gather as the people of God.

All:      We gather looking to God for justice. We gather and proclaim God’s realm is within us.

PRAYER OF APPROACH

*Hymn VU # 374 Come and Find the Quiet Centre

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

All:      We never intend to be people of injustice, but we know our lifestyle choices and life decisions always affect others.  In our living, may we choose justice, live responsibly, and act wisely.  We never intend to hurt this world, but the Earth testifies that we do not always live in balance with your creation.  In our world may we live in sustainable ways, travel lightly, and honour the Earth.  We never intend to be exclusive, but we know the ways faith can divide us and see the harm that has been done in your name.  May we grow your realm with grace that includes, openness that leads to understanding, and love that transforms all?         

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

One:    God says:  The vine grows once more, the soil holds life again, and hope returns to your living.  Let us live committed to justice and confident in God’s reign of justice, forgiveness, and renewal for all creation.  The seed has been planted in us.

All:      Thanks be to God. Amen.               

ANTHEM

CHILDREN’S TIME/CHILDREN AT HEART

WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE:             1Kings 21: 1-10 Page 333

                                    Psalm 5 VU # 728

                                    Luke 7: 36 Luke 8: 3 Page 952 and 953

Galatians 2: 15-21 Page 1075                       

MESSAGE: “Justice: What kind of Justice?”

*Hymn VU # 337 Blessed Assurance

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

OFFERING AND OFFERTORY

“All things come of Thee, O Lord, and Thine own have we given Thee.” 1 Chronicles 29:14b

OFFERTORY PRAYER

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*Hymn VU #  357 Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

BENEDICTION

CHORAL AMEN

Announcements/ Upcoming Events.

·         The Minister’s Coffee Time: Every Monday from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. @ Willis United Church. Bring your lunch and stay and work on sewing projects. Pillow making for the Cardiac care at Hamilton General Hospital to assist heart patients to make their movement easier on their incision.  Come and join us at coffee time.

·         Lunch and Secret Pal after the service. 

·         Welcoming New Members in September- Those interested in joining or transfer your membership to Richwood or Willis, please call the office.

·         Willis Women Meeting – June 15 at 7 p.m. Rachel McLean will show her pictures from her VET Trip this spring. All welcome.

·         Eloi will be going to Togo on Aug. 8 – Sept. 3, 2010.  Anyone wishing to donate to the Togo Project please donate by June 15^th, 2010.

·         Willis Chicken BBQ Saturday June 19, 2010 Adults $13.00 and Children

$6.00.  For tickets contact Pat Harmer 519-463-5291 or Carl McLean at 519-463-5447.

·         Stewards Meeting June 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Willis Church.

·         Pastor Roy Hawkins will be available in August for pastoral emergencies while Rev. Eloi Gunn is on vacation. Phone 519-632-7745.

·         Summer    June 27 –  Baptist       -  Rev. Eloi                             

Schedule    July 4 -                Richwood  -  Rev. Eloi       

                        July 11 -   Willis         -  Rev. Eloi                 

July 18 -   Baptist      -   Rev. Eloi      

                        July 25 -   Richwood -   Rev. Eloi

August 8 – Willis       -   Pastor Roy

                        August 15 – Outdoor Service at Pavilion- Pastor Roy

August 22 – Richwood – Pastor Roy

August 29 – Willis        - Pastor Roy

·         VBS: July 19 – 23: 9 a.m. to Noon.  Volunteers are needed.  Please call Eloi or Lorraine at the office.

·         Drumbo-Richwood Pastoral Charge Baseball Team needed: players & coaches for an Oxford Presbytery Baseball Tournament in September contact Lorraine at the Office.

____________________________________________________

Our Mission

We firmly believe there are a need and a place for God in our lives, in our community and our world. We welcome everyone to joyfully worship in an open, warm and secure environment and offer them the opportunity to share the fellowship of an active church.

Worship

     Sunday May 23, 2010 

“…we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ…” 

Galatians 2: 16

_________________________________________

Minister:           Rev. Dr. Eloi Gunn

Email:               This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Website:            www.drumbo-richwood.ca

Organist:           Carol Cowan

The United Church of Canada

Drumbo-Richwood Pastoral Charge

P.O. Box 97, Drumbo, ON, N0J 1G0

Tel: Cell: 519-463-5325     Office: 519-463-5222

______________________________

* indicates the congregation can stand as able

Gathering Music- Karaoke Music

WELCOME

Lighting of the Christ Candle

One:    Christ is our Light

All:      Thanks be to God

*CALL TO WORSHIP 

One: We gather as the world turns in conflict and worry. 

All:      We gather and affirm our trust in God’s reign.

One:    We gather as the earth groans with the weight of our over-indulgent living.

All:      We gather looking to God for justice.  We gather knowing Christ is alive in us.

One:    We gather as those who have exploited and those who have been exploited.

All:      We gather looking to God for justice.  We gather with the One who forgives and reconciles.

One:    We gather as the people of God.

All:      We gather looking to God for justice. We gather and proclaim God’s realm is within us.

PRAYER OF APPROACH

* Pass Me Not

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

All:      We never intend to be people of injustice, but we know our lifestyle choices and life decisions always affect others.  In our living, may we choose justice, live responsibly, and act wisely.  We never intend to hurt this world, but the Earth testifies that we do not always live in balance with your creation.  In our world may we live in sustainable ways, travel lightly, and honour the Earth.  We never intend to be exclusive, but we know the ways faith can divide us and see the harm that has been done in your name.  May we grow your realm with grace that includes, openness that leads to understanding, and love that transforms all?

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

One:    God says:  The vine grows once more, the soil holds life again, and hope returns to your living.  Let us live committed to justice and confident in God’s reign of justice, forgiveness, and renewal for all creation.  The seed has been planted in us.

All:      Thanks be to God. Amen.               

Baptism Music – Let there Be Peace

BAPTISM –   Savannah Lopes

WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD

 SCRIPTURE:                        1Kings 21: 1-10 Page 563 & 564

                                    Psalm 5 VU # 728

                                    Luke 7: 36 Luke 8: 3 Page 1604 & 1605

Galatians 2: 15-21 Page 1075                          

SUNDAY SCHOOL SERVICE

* Nearer, My God To Thee    

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

OFFERING AND OFFERTORY – Jesus is Just Alright

VU# 543 We Give Thee But Thine Own

OFFERTORY PRAYER

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

* Only Trust Him

BENEDICTION

Congregational Postlude- Let it Be

Announcements/ Upcoming Events.

·         The Minister’s Coffee Time: Every Monday from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. @ Willis United Church. Bring your lunch and stay and work on sewing projects.  Pillow making for the Cardiac care at Hamilton General Hospital to assist heart patients to make their movement easier on their incision.  604 pillows have been made.

·          Please join us for lunch downstairs after the service.

·         Thank you to the Drumbo Men’s & District Choir and Willis Children Choir, Carol Cowan, Roy Milton and Grace Balkwill for participating in today’s service.

·         Eloi will be going to Togo on Aug. 8 – Sept. 3, 2010.  Anyone wishing to donate to the Togo Project please donate by June 15^th, 2010.

·         Sunday June 13, 2010 Karaoke Music, Willis Secret Pals, & Birthday Party.  Lunch after church.

·         Willis Chicken BBQ Saturday June 19, 2010.  Adults $13.00 and Children

$6.50.  Volunteers needed for set-up, serving, making pies and take-down. 

Please let Carl McLean know if you can help.

·         Stewards Meeting June 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Willis Church.

·         Welcoming New Members in September- Those interested in joining or transfer your membership to Richwood or Willis, please call the office.

·         You are invited to attend a special 85^th Anniversary Open House at the General Council Office Thurs. June 10, 2010 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. East Tower of the Sun Life Financial Centre at 3250 Bloor St. West Toronto.

·         VBS: July 19 – 23: 9 a.m. to Noon.  Volunteers are needed.  Please call Eloi or Lorraine at the office.

·         Drumbo-Richwood Pastoral Charge Baseball Team needed: players & coaches for an Oxford Presbytery Baseball Tournament in September contact Lorraine at the Office.

·         New Church Directory Photos booked for Sept. 16 & 17 from 1-9 p.m. and Sept. 18 from 9-5 p.m.  We are looking for a least two members from each church to be on the committee.  If you are interested in being on the committee please contact Marcie Cunningham at 519-463-9699.

____________________________________________________

Our Mission

We firmly believe there are a need and a place for God in our lives, in our community and our world. We welcome everyone to joyfully worship in an open, warm and secure environment and offer them the opportunity to share the fellowship of an active church.

The United Church of Canada

Drumbo-Richwood Pastoral Charge

P.O. Box 97, Drumbo, ON, N0J 1G0

Tel: Cell: 519-463-5325     Office: 519-463-5222

* indicates the congregation can stand as able

Gathering Music – Drumbo and District Men’s Choir

                            - Jim Sanderson - Guitar

WELCOME

PROCESSIONAL–– Willis Children’s Choir VU# 412 This Is the Day

Children Verse 1, Congregation Verse 2, 3, 4,

Lighting of the Christ Candle

            One:    Christ is our Light!

            All:      Thanks be to God.

*CALL TO WORSHIP

One:    Happy are we who hope in Creator God, who keeps faith forever.

All:      This the Compassionate One who brings justice to the oppressed, who holds the vulnerable close in love, who feeds the hungry with good food, and liberates the hearts of all.

One:    Happy are we who trust in Divine Gift-giver to provide us with all we need.

All:      Daily bread to strengthen the body, flavourful oil to delight the senses, relationships strong and fulfilling, tasks that give purpose to life.

One:    May our happy hearts worship God.

*PRAYER OF APPROACH

*Hymn VU # 664 What a Friend We Have in Jesus

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION

With open hands and hearts ready to receive, we place our trust in you, O Faithful One.  You protect us when we are vulnerable, help us find satisfaction for our deep longings, offer us freedom from the binding chain of our past, and lift our discouraged spirits.  We are grateful for your goodness revealed through ordinary means.  Yet sometimes we grab more than our fair share and at times we are reluctant to extend your goodness to others.  We speak honestly with you now about the times we missed an opportunity to be compassionate and generous, as you are compassionate and generous to us.  Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

One:    And God says:  I will offer you more than you need, for my            forgiveness is endless, my love for you, infinite, my care for you,        vast, and my compassion, beyond words.  Know of this new way    of living and shape the world in love.

All:      Thanks be to God.

ANTHEM – “Come, Children Join to Sing! He’s Got the Whole World”

Willis Children’s & Drumbo District Men’s Choir- Roy Milton accompanist; Carol Cowan, director

CHILDREN’S TIME – Mrs. Elizabeth Shantz

WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE:             1 Kings 17: 8-16 Pages 555 & 556

Psalm 84 VU# 732  Page 800

Galatians 1: 11-24 Page 1810

Luke 7: 11-17 Page 1603

Introduction of Guest Speaker Rev. Stephen Shantz

MESSAGE:  “Reflecting  & Suggesting”

*Hymn VU # 238 How Great Thou Art

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

OFFERING AND OFFERTORY:

Drumbo and District Men’s Choir – “The Church in Wildwood”

VU #543 “We Give Thee But Thine Own”

OFFERTORY PRAYER – Pastor Roy Hawkins

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE – Pastor Roy Hawkins

COMMISSIONING

BENEDICTION

PLEASE BE SEATED

Go Now in Peace – Drumbo and District Men’s Choir