Westdale United Church Welcome and Sharing in our Community Life
99 North Oval Organ Prelude: Come, O Almighty King C. Simper
Hamilton, ON L8S 3Z2
905.528.4215 *Call to Worship (together):
We seek an openness of heart.
We seek the pulse of spirit.
We seek an ability to receive.
We seek the capacity to feel,
and to act with compassion for others.
Introit: How Sacred Is This Place Green
„Reign of Christ‟ *Opening Prayer:
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Last Sunday of Pentecost Leader: O God, there are so many situations in our world that
appear to defy true greatness, and instead celebrate pride and
Our MISSION: hubris; violence, unfairness, deceit, and environmental
to be an inclusive and progressive Christian community; destruction.
seeking, affirming, caring, and acting.
All: We gather our hearts together in prayer today, trusting
We welcome everyone with us for our gathering today, especially that the graces beyond our individual potential will bring the
any visitors among us. Please make yourself at home, and feel free realm of goodness and integrity, known in Jesus of Nazareth,
to speak to our ‘Greeters’ or our minister for information on our back home to our earth, our community, our lives.
church. Amen.
. *Processional Hymn: You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and
Reflective Prayer Shepherd (tune: Westminster Abbey)
VU 210
“Temper with tranquility my manifold activity, that I might do * Greetings of Peace
my work this day, with ever great simplicity.”
Anon
* Sung Response VU 808
And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings,
GATHERING Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
The service will proceed unannounced. Those who are able are invited to
And hold you in the palm of my hand.
stand at points marked by the *
The words printed in bold type are to be spoken or sung by the
congregation Time with the Children
RESPONDING
REFLECTING
Inviting our gifts and offerings
Introduction to today‟s readings (see notes in bulletin)
Reader: Lynn Fletcher Offertory : Larghetto C. Simper
A Reading from Psalm 100 (responsive) *Offertory Response: Grant Us, God, the Grace VU 540
Leader: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the lands! Grant us, God, the grace of living,
with a spirit large and free,
All: Serve the Lord with gladness! that ourselves and all our living
Come into God‟s presence with singing! we may offer faithfully.
Closing Prayers:
Leader: Know that the Lord, who made us, is God.
(shaped by Ezekial 34: 11-16)
All: We are the Lord‟s; we are the people of God,
the sheep of God‟s pasture. *Recessional Hymn: Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
VU 681
Leader: Enter God‟s gates with thanksgiving, *Commissioning:
and God‟s courts with praise!
Go from here with a resolve that brings calm to the
All: Give thanks and bless God‟s name! overwhelming circumstances of your lives, so that you might
engage in your many tasks for good, this week, with very great
Leader: For the Lord is good; simplicity.
All: God‟s steadfast love endures for ever, *Choral Blessing: VU 955
God‟s faithfulness to all generations.
Grant to us your peace on earth,
grant to us your peace, O God.
Anthem: Thy Kingdom Come Mark Sirett
Dona nobis pacem in terra,
A Reading from Matthew 25: 31-46 p. 27 dona nobis pacem, Domine
“The least and greatest“ Postlude: Go Forth For God Charles Callahan
*Hymn: We Are Pilgrims VU 595
Message “Deconstructing Greatness” * * * * * * *
Please join us downstairs for coffee and refreshments
in Martin Johns Hall.
TODAY! Annual Resource Room Book Fair
TODAY! November 20
Our Church is responsible for the Wesley Centre Dinner held
for the community. Worship begins at 3:00 p.m. with the meal
Readings today to follow.
Today is the final Sunday of the church year, and with it, we Pageant Rehearsal Schedule
end our readings from the gospel of Matthew. Matthew‟s All rehearsals will start immediately after church. Please meet
vision has not put his readers „at ease‟ when it comes to the at the front of the nave. We will finish by 12:15. This will
demands of living with integrity. Today, on this „Reign of replace rehearsals on Saturday afternoons in December.
Christ‟ Sunday, a new notion of greatness is provoked, Please contact Rebekah if you have any questions:
challenging age-old assumptions on the place and use of 905-529-1053.
power. Today
Scenes I, II, III: Sound Crew, Readers, Mary, Joseph,
Our readings any Sunday are offered in order to foster an inner Gabriel, Lead Angel, Innkeeper, Shepherds, Sheep, Angels,
and communal dialogue. The hope is to find „wisdom‟ that Prompters, Leads
comes from „wrestling‟ with the scriptures, not „worshipping‟
them. Sunday November 27
Scenes IV, V: Sound Crew, King Herod, Magi, Pages, Scribe,
“Shalom” Readers, Shepherds, Sheep, Angels, Prompters, Leads
November 21, 2011, at 7 pm
Free Film Showing of “The Economics of Happiness”
describing a world simultaneously moving in opposing
directions. It looks at the consolidation of corporate
TODAY‟S USHERS AND GREETERS power/globalization, versus the economies of localization, to
rebuild on a more human scale. Find out more on
Garnet & Cathy Webster‟s Team: www.theeconomicsofhappiness.org.
Ruthanna Mack & Rob Dalingwater, Pat Chandrashekar
St. James Church, 137 Melville St., Dundas
Lectionary Readings for Sunday, November 27, 2011 Get tickets from Loueen Madill, or
Isaiah 64: 1-9 Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-19 (VU p.794 Part One) Email dundasintransition@gmail.com
1 Corinthians 1: 3-9 Mark 13: 24-37
Congratulations to Murray and Effie York, who celebrated
their 59th wedding anniversary this past week.
Wed. November 23, 7 pm in the Parlour Sat. November 26, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
Women’s Wellness Group, featuring guest speaker Teresa, to Climate Change Reading Group
speak about the rights of women and children. All women are to discuss the book, “Storms of My Grandchildren” by James
welcome to join us for coffee and social time (no cost to Hansen. Session 2 on Nov.26,11 to discuss pages 140 to
attend). the end of the book.
Contact: Eileen Martel 905-526-8642 or Janet Kilgannon 905- Groups to be held at East Plains United Church, 376 Plains
527-5854 Road East, Burlington, at 7:30 p.m.
More dates will be announced for January to May 2012.
Sponsored by IDEA Burlington, Hamilton/Burlington Kairos,
Red Door Open Mic Café and Wider Works of East Plains United Church. Direction
perform ~ watch ~ meet your neighbours
questions to Mary Joan Bradley, 905-528-5631
Saturday November 26, 7:30 – 10:30pm
1140 King St. W., in the hall attached to St. Paul‟s Church (corner of Discussion Group: We will continue our „post-worship‟
King and Haddon) discussion group after the service on Sunday, November 27th
beginning at 12:00 (noon) in the parlour.
This month featuring:
Amnesty @ Mac: promoting global human rights Unanimous agreement in the House and Senate!
Salsa Dancing with Devin Imagine unanimous agreement between the House and the
Games and Fantastic Prizes brought to you by Student Community Senate! We will have a letter-writing session on November 27
Support Network
and December 4 to follow up on this unprecedented event.
Fair trade drinks and homemade food for sale (Twyla‟s apple crisp, Al‟s
world famous date squares, Marion‟s vegetarian chili, and more!) Come and write to our Prime Minister about abolishing nuclear
Art table, large collection of board games and puzzles weapons.
Raffle Draw
Free Wireless Fall Information Meeting for Canadian Foodgrains Bank:
Wednesday, Nov.30, 1:30 pm
No Cover Charge Kirkwall Presbyterian Church, Flamborough
www.RedDoor.co.nr -CFGB Executive Director, Jim Cornelius, will talk about his
red.door.coffeehouse@gmail.com trip this past summer to the drought areas in East Africa. All
905-528-1221 ext. 4
are welcome to attend this very informative gathering of area
groups in growing projects. Please talk to Loueen Madill for
Sat. November 26, 2011 at 7:30 pm
further information and directions.
The Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra opens our 48th
concert season on Nov. 26 at 7:30pm at Christ Church
Cathedral (252 James St. N., Hamilton). Exploring Confirmation
This concert, Masterful Sounds, features special guests, the If you would like to look more closely and discuss (without
award-winning Hamilton Children's Choir. Program highlights necessarily making a commitment) the process and meaning
include Beethoven's Symphony No. 2 and Rachmaninoff's of membership within our church, please feel free to speak to
Vocalise. The concert also includes collaborative works with Andy anytime.
choir and orchestra and a new arrangement of Little Drummer
Boy in the beautiful and acoustically superb Cathedral.
ANNUAL
TURKEY DINNER & CONCERT
Saturday December 3rd.
5:00 & 7:00 p.m.
85 Holton Ave. South @ Main
Hamilton, Ontario
Enjoy a delicious dinner, purchase baked goods, POINSETTIAS
poinsettias and crafts along with a wonderful concert, It‟s that time again! You may order during coffee time on
featuring the R.H.L.I. Band, and the Duet Club Chorus November 20th, 27th and December 4th (deadline). They will
be in 6” pots, ready for pickup in the sanctuary Sunday
December 11th. Cost: $9.05 (includes tax).
ST. GILES UNITED CHURCH 905 549 3068
stgiles@stgileschurch.ca
You may order with cash, or a cheque made payable to
Westdale United Church. If you wish, you may place your
cheque in the locked wooden box outside the church office
door.
'Christmas for Everyone' A volunteer with a van to help pick up the poinsettias from
presented by: 'N Zanity Musical Production Company Garden Gallery (on December 9 or 10) would be much
appreciated! Louise Rogers - 905-627-2177
2 shows: Sunday, December 4th - 2pm AND 6:30pm
St. Paul's Anglican Church PLEASE PRINT:
1140 King St. West (corner of Cline), Hamilton
Name: __________________________________________
Tickets $20; 2/$30 - available at the door
Please contact me if more information is required. Phone: _________________________________________
No of Plants: ___________ Amount : _________________
EXAM DROP IN AT MAC
Every year The Chaplaincy Centre at McMaster hosts Exam Cash/Cheque:___________
drop-in. Students are invited to drop in for a free hot drink and
cookies. This runs throughout the exam period In Memory/Appreciation of:
(Dec 6-Dec. 16).
We go through 50-60 dozen cookies. If you would like to _________________________________________________
contribute either home baked or packaged cookies for this
event, Ruthanna will be collecting cookies at _________________________________________________
church for the next few Sundays.
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THIS WEEK AT WESTDALE CHURCH – Nov.21 – Nov.27
CHURCH STAFF AND OFFICE HOURS Monday
The office is open Tuesday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Fencing 6:00 p.m. MJH/FH
Council 7:00 pm HBP
The church answering machine is checked regularly.
Office telephone: 905.528.4215 Tuesday
Church office email: westdaleunitedchurch@bellnet.ca Quest Learning 6:00 p.m. Gath.PL
Web site: www.westdaleunited.ca Stepping Stones 7:30 p.m. FH
Andy Crowell‟s e-mail wuc_minister@bellnet.ca Guides 6:30 p.m. MJH
Pathfinders 6:30 p.m. MP
Andy‟s telephone: 905-393-2528
The Ministers: All of us Wednesday
Ministry of Word, Sacrament and Pastoral Care: Andy Crowell Lectionary Bible Study 9:30 a.m. HBP
Ministry of Music: Shirley MacDougall Fencing 6:00 p.m. MJH
Ministry with High School Youth: All of us Women‟s Wellness 7:00 p.m. HBP
Church School Co-ordinator: Carol Pickup Dist.Spkr.Committee 7:00 p.m. MP
Church Administrator: Riitta Louhimo
Custodian: Graham Hymas Thursday
Choir Section Leads: Pieter Ipema, Roberta Wood, Quest Learning 6:00 p.m. Gath.PL
Ardra Shephard Fencing 5:00 p.m. MJH
Chair of Council Janet Kilgannon Choir . 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary
Vice Chair of Council Sarah Dickson Tikva Group 7:00 p.m. FH
Secretary of Council Norm Madill
Nominations John Stockton Friday
Ministry of Pastoral Care Pat Barton
Ministry of Worship Janet Kilgannon Saturday
Ministry of Christian Learning Ruthanna Mack Fencing 11am-6:30p.m. MJH/FH
Ministry of Building & Grounds Doug Anderson Quest Learning Noon - 8p.m. MP/Gath.PL
Ministry of Finance & Stewardship
Treasurer Garnet Webster Sunday
Ministry of Outreach Glenn Fletcher Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary
Ministry of Staff Relations rotating Pageant Rehearsal 11:30 a.m. Sanctuary
Ministry of Trusteeship (Chair) Warren Johnson Marion Group 7:00 p.m. MJH
Memorial Committee Effie York Quest Learning 10:30 a.m. Gath.PL
Distinguished/Visiting Speaker Committee Judith Johnson Quest Lecture Series 1:00 p.m. Gath.PL
Presbytery Rep. #1 Warren Johnson
Presbytery Rep. # 2 Janet Kilgannon
UCW Representative Peggy Butler