Steinbach United

April 9, 2017 Lent: Invitation to Change

One Step At A Time

Lent is a time for thinking about where we come from and where we are going. It offers opportunity for us to make decisions about what matters much and what matters only a little.

Our faith community is looking to the future with some sense of adventure. Persons are stepping out to offer their gifts and abilities in service to the common good. This involves them in learning new things about themselves and the world in which they live.

It is important for each and all of us to be supportive and encouraging of those who volunteer to serve our hopes in various ways. Our expression of appreciation is one of the ways in which we can offer ourselves to serve the common good.

We are not simply a business delivering religious ideas for the consumption of passive listeners. We are persons looking for a way to make a difference in a world that very much needs change. Working together we are strong to accomplish great things. Always remembering that love is something which we freely give away and end up having more.

“Our deepest calling is to grow into our own authentic self-hood, whether or not it conforms to some image of who we ought to be. As we do so, we will not only find the joy that every human being seeks--we will also find our path of authentic service in the world.” Parker J. Palmer

Sunday Morning Service April 9, 2017

Welcome

Songs“Oh Sing to Our God”VU 241

“Come Children Join to Sing”VU 345

Announcements and Sharing of Celebrations

Sharing and Learning“Rejoice In the Lord”VU 249

Reading“Psalm 126” [responsive/refrain = VU 958, Halle Halle]

Song“Open My Eyes That I May See”VU 371

ScriptureMatthew 21: 1-11

Reflections“I Love to Tell the Story”

Song“Joyful Joyful We Adore You”VU 232

Mission Minute“Human Rights in the Philippines”

Offering Song“What Can I Do?” MV 191

Prayer“The Reign of Christ” [unison]VU 214

Song“You Shall Go Out with Joy”VU 884

Blessing and Passing the Peace

NEWS AND NOTES

Happenings for Easter Week:

Monday – 9-10AM – Last Prayer Breakfast for the Season

- 7:15PM - Book Study

Tuesday – 2PM – Pastoral Care Team Meeting

Friday - 7PM – Good Friday Service

Easter Sunday – 9AM - Potluck Breakfast – Everyone Welcome

10:30AM – Worship Service with Communion

(No Coffee after the Service)

Looking Ahead

April 21 – Messy Church 5-7PM – Come Journey with us on Noah’s Ark

April 24 – Book Study – 7:15PM

May 6 - Pick up and Walk (see Poster) 9AM

May 13 – Mission & Vision Workshop 9AM-3PM (lunch provided)

Steinbach United Church

541 Main Street, Steinbach, MB R5G 0L5

Phone: 204 326-3713Fax: 204 346-9065

E-mail address: steinbachunited@mymts.net

Web site: www.steinbachunitedchurch.ca

Minister: Rev. George Feenstra Cell: 204 381-2910

Emergency: 204 381-6286; Email: george@geofeepub.com

Office Administrator: Pearl Wintoniw 204-371-8958

Treasurer: Dave Burr, e-mail: dave.burr@hotmail.com

Pick Up and Walk. Come help us clean up Steinbach. Any questions call Evelyn 204-326-3979.

Mission & Vision Workshop – Saturday, May 13th 9AM- 3PM

Facilitated by Karen Toole- this workshop is a follow-up with conversation about our church’s future Mission and Vision.

Please RSVP the church office if you plan to attend. Lunch provided.

The Fly and Camel Café Presentation – Saturday, April 22 – 7:30PM at St. Mary’s Road United Church. (see poster for more information)

Wasaga Women’s Weekend – June 2-4th. The Theme is “Finding Balance” with a Tai Chi Instructor. (see poster for more details)