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Rideau Park United Church
LENT II - March 1, 2015
9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
There Was No Path So I Trod One
From Edwina Gateley
This is my prayerThat, though I may not see,
I be aware
of the Silent God
who stands by me.
That, though I may not feel,
I be aware
of the Mighty Love
which doggedly follows me.
That, though I may not respond,
I be aware
that God - my Silent, Mighty God,
waits each day.
Quietly, hopefully, persistently.
Waits each day and through each night
for me.
For me—alone.
Welcome to Rideau Park United Church. Please note: Audio loops are available from the ushers. Prayer
requests for today’s services can be noted on the lists at the entrances. Childcare for pre-schoolers is
available in room B-12 (lower hallway). Quiet activity boxes are also available for children in the chapel each
Sunday. *Indicates where the congregation is invited to stand as able.
After the service, you are invited to join us for refreshments and conversation in Beecroft Hall.
Lent II - We Gather Together
Prelude:
Performed by:
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
Touch of Brass
arr. Cynthia Dobrinsk
Lighting of Chancel Candles: Psalm 27: 1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation: whom shall I fear?”
*Call to Worship:
One: God you fill us with your Spirit so that we can hear your voice.
ALL:
God you ask us to listen so that we can know your ways.
One:
God you send us out to serve so that we can be your people.
All:
Come down God of life, fill us with your love.
One:
Come in Christ of peace, anoint us with compassion.
All:
Come amongst us Spirit of Joy, teach us to celebrate your ways.
*Hymn: 313 VU
God, Whose Almighty Word
Moscow
*Prayer of Approach and Jesus’ Prayer (p. 921 VU)
We Listen For God’s Word
Joyful Noise:
Sing for Joy, Sing Together
Solo Flute: Becky Kurz
A Time for All God’s Children (9:30 a.m.)/A Time for Reflection (11:15 a.m.)
Patterson
*HYMN: 365
Jesus Loves Me
Jesus Love Me
(Following the hymn the children are invited to go out to their Sunday School class.)
Scripture Reading: Genesis 6: 1-8
Anthem:
Gretchen Conrad
Wash Me Thoroughly
Scripture Reading: Numbers 13: 26-33
Sermon:
“Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum”
Wesley
Gretchen Conrad
Steve Clifton
Our Response
Offering
Offertory Music
Fear No More the Heat o’ the Sun
Soloist: Ryan Hofman
*Offering Response: 541 VU
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God all creatures high and low;
Give thanks to God in love made known,
Creator, Word and Spirit, One! Amen.
Installation of Officers for 2015
Scripture
Purpose and Promises
Unison Prayer:
Loving God, you have called us all to serve you,
and these people to serve you in particular ways.
Send your Holy Spirit upon us all, to keep the promises we have made.
May our leadership reflect your love and grace always. Amen.
Finzi
Touch of Brass:
Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace
Kevin McChesney
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Concern
The Life and Work of the Church
*Hymn: 660 VU
How Firm a Foundation
St Denio
*Commissioning and Benediction
Voluntary:
March on “Lift Up Your Heads”
Guilmant
Please keep in mind worshippers who have limited mobility, especially with this winter weather. Parking in
the parking spots beside Cunningham makes it easier for them to come to church, so if you don’t have the
need, please use a parking spot on the Beecroft side or in the back parking lot off Woodcrest. Thank you.
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Lent II - Sunday, March 1, 2015
Upcoming Worship Events
Wed., Mar 4
Followers’ Feast & Fellowship
6:00pm
Wed., Mar 25
Followers’ Feast/ Encarna
6:00pm
Sun., Mar 29
Palm Passion Sunday
9:30/11:15am
Followers Feast and Fellowship: On Wednesday nights in Lent , at 6:00 p.m. you are invited to come
and share a potluck meal in our Parlour. After dinner, we will stay at the dinner table, and have an
informal time of discussion based on a passage of Scripture. We used this format for midweek
services in the summer and it was a great experience. All are welcome to join in.
Lenten Book Study: This year we are studying the book, “The Wisdom Jesus” , written by Rev. Dr.
Cynthia Bourgeault. Dr. Bourgeault is a modern day mystic, Episcopal priest, writer, and
internationally known retreat leader. Cynthia Bourgeault is a masterful guide to Jesus’ vision and to
the traditional contemplative practices you can use to experience the heart of his teachings for
yourself. Although we began the study on February 21, we would love to have you join us next week.
Our tradition is to have a potluck breakfast at 9:00 a.m. followed by discussion. If you would like to
join us, please contact either Doreen Hamilton or Chris Inrig. The cost for the book is approximately
$16.00.
Poetry and Prayer: During Lent, our bulletin covers include a poem or prayer in preparation for
worship. Two of the poets are: Carol Grace Scott of Emmanuel United Church in Ottawa, whose
books are available on the Sunday School counter for $15.00, of which half of the proceeds go to the
Mission and Service Fund; Wendy Tarry of Rideau Park, whose book “With a Whisper “ is available
through Amazon.ca. There is also a copy available to borrow in our RPUC Library.
Today, as the first Sunday of the month, we encourage you to donate to the Heron Emergency
Food Centre. Cash donations can be placed in the special HEFC envelopes found in today’s bulletin or
donations of non-perishable food items can be placed in the boxes at the entrances. Don’t forget to
save your cashier receipts from Wilsons’ Independent grocery store (Bank and Alta Vista), and place
them in the box on the Sunday School counter. Last year, HEFC earned $1700 with this program!
Thank you!
Hey Fellas - The Pastoral Care Committee Needs YOU! The Pastoral Care Committee (PCC) is actively
recruiting new members and we are especially hoping to add some males from the congregation to
our committee! Here’s the reason: We currently have 14 PCC members (including Doug Robinson –
yeah) and an ever-growing Pastoral Care List of between 50-58 people, whom we visit, and almost a
third are elderly males. Our PCC ladies have no problem with that, but it would be a bonus for some
of our elderly gents to receive a male PCC visitor! Not to mention, that we would welcome getting
back to more of a mix on the committee, as we always had in years past. The visiting can be done on
your own schedule and there is no prescribed frequency. Some PCC members have the availability to
make a monthly visit, while others do their visits less frequently. Our Pastoral Care minister also
makes the rounds, so there is always a back-up. Please talk to us if you are interested in participating
in PCC or just want to know more about our work. Contact either Doug Robinson or Christel Kurz.
World Day of Prayer Ecumenical Service: will be held on Friday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Cross
Roman Catholic Church, on Walkley Rd.
UCW Easter MEMORIAL LILIES: On Easter Sunday the Sanctuary is filled with fragrant Easter lilies. All
of these lilies are placed there in remembrance of a loved one. Anyone wishing to place an Easter lily
in the Sanctuary for Easter Sunday morning, in memory of a loved one, is asked to call Mary Harris or
Marcia Gosse. After Easter worship members of the UCW and friends deliver all the lilies to over 80
members of our congregation who are on our Pastoral Care list. Cheques should be made payable to
Rideau Park UCW and given to Mary or Marcia. The deadline to order a lily is SUNDAY, March 22. If
you are able to help deliver lilies on Easter Sunday, please call Mabel Bannerman. It would be most
appreciated.
Rideau Park Book Club: Sunday, April 19, 10:45 a.m. The selected book is called “The Unlikely
Pilgrimage of Harold Fry”. It’s in paperback and also available from the Ottawa library, and Elizabeth
has a few copies to lend. Everyone is welcome to come and join us for the discussion.
50+ Exercise Group: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Spring has sprung (almost!) and our
“winter-weary” bodies are looking for a workout! Please join us at Rideau Park, in Beecroft Hall, twice
a week during March and April, for stretching, movement and balance exercise. The fee is $40.00 for
the two months. For further information please call Mary Harris.
Reminder: Please note that the 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. (and 10:00 a.m. when there is only one)
services at Rideau Park , are live-streamed on our web site: www.rideaupark.ca on Sunday mornings
only. Good to know if you’re stuck at home due to illness, or bad weather, or out of town!
IMPORTANT: Announcements for RPNews MUST be emailed to: adminassist@rideaupark.ca or
brought to the office no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesdays before the Sunday services, please.
Thank you.
Rideau Park Wi-Fi Service: Just a reminder that we have made changes to the Wi-Fi service, which
came into effect in January 2015. All users who have not done so, will need to log in to their devices
again now that this change has been made. Our apologies for any inconvenience.
Upcoming Events in the Wider Church Community:
Living Right Relations – events that support the upcoming Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s
presentation of their report to the parties, of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement:
Wednesday March 4, 7:00p.m.– CLEAN DRINKING WATER ON FIRST NATION RESERVES - Craig
Benjamin, Amnesty International Canada, video and discussion evening at Trinity United Church,
1099 Maitland Avenue. Everyone welcome, no charge.
Saturday, March 21, 9:30-4:00 p.m. – Medicine Wheel Workshop with facilitators Tim Yearington
and Shannon Parsons, at Galilee Centre 398 John Street North, Arnprior. Registration fee is: $95.00.
May 30-June 3, 2015: - Hosts Needed for out-of-town visitors to the wind-up of the Truth and
Reconciliation Commission. Please contact Charles Barrett at the Ottawa Presbytery ,
office@uccanottawa.org and check put applications on the bulletin board.
Environment: The March 10, 2015 Presbytery meeting is a program meeting, on the subject “ReCreating the Environment: Changing the Church’s Climate”, with speakers, discussion and theological
reflection, at Kitchissippi United Church, 630 Island Park Drive. Dinner ($12.00) at 5:30 p.m. (for
reservations Kitchissippi@bellnet.ca , or call 613-722-7254). The Program (no charge) is at 6:30
p.m. Everyone welcome.
Islam Today: Tuesday, March 3, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Dr. Monia Mazigh will speak on Women in Islam:
Myths and Reality at Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Rd. Tickets: $12.00, $20.00 per couple,
$5.00 for students.
The Passion and Politics of Islam Today: A weekend workshop with Raheel and Sohail Raza,
presented by the Snowstar Institute, at Bells Corners United, 3955 Old Richmond Road. Friday,
March 20, 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 21, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Topics: Patriarchy and
Power; When the Word of God goes Wrong; Who is Who in Political Islam?
Registration: www.snowstarinstitute.org/ottawa-weekend-conference-2015/
Tom Sherwood gives a series of six presentations based on his “Listening to The Echo” research: over
700 statements from young adults across Canada discussing religion, spirituality, God, god and gods,
as part of “Learning in Retirement at Carleton University,” April 22 to May 27. Many young adults
identify as SBNR – Spiritual But Not Religious. Tom brings their voices into the presentations, as they
talk about their religious upbringing (including the United Church), religion in general, environmental
concerns, attitudes toward gender and sexuality issues, and their personal spiritualties. Wednesdays
from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For further information and to register: http://carleton.ca/linr OR http://
carleton.ca/linr/lecture-series/late-spring-session-2015/.
The Ballet Magnificat! “The Hiding Place” production is based on the amazing true story of Corrie
ten Boom and her sister Betsie who hid their Jewish neighbours during the Holocaust. The production
will be performed first on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Woodvale Pentecostal Church here in
Ottawa, and again on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Pembroke Pentecostal Tabernacle in Pembroke.
Performances begin at 7:00 p.m., doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will go towards our Passion 4
Youth Art Program. To purchase tickets for the Woodvale Performance go to: https://
www.eventbrite.ca/e/ballet-magnificat-hiding-place-tickets-15327396656. For the Pembroke
Performance go to: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ballet-magnificat-hiding-place-tickets-15403815226
Activities Calendar: March 1– March 7
Sunday:
Spring Musical Rehearsal
10:30am Brackenridge
Youth Bible Study
7:00pm Parlour
Monday:
Cross Stitch
9:30am Parlour
Knitting
12:30pm Beecroft
UCW Executive
1:30pm Parlour
Ringing Praise
6:30pm Sanctuary
Touch of Brass
7:15pm Sanctuary
Oasis (AA)
8:00pm Brackenridge
Tuesday:
50+ Fitness
9:00am Beecroft
La Bell Ensemble
7:15pm Sanctuary
Wednesday:
Bible Explorations
9:30am Parlour
Xmas Cheer Committee
1:30pm Parlour
Followers Feast
6:00pm Parlour
Thursday:
50+ Fitness
9:00am Beecroft
Quilting
9:30am Parlour
Euchre
1:00pm Parlour
Hear Say for Families
5:45pm Beecroft
KinderPraise
6:15pm B-9
Seraphs
6:15pm B-12
Cherubs
6:15pm B-13
NoteAble Sound Chimes
6:15pm Sanctuary
Joyful Noise
6:45pm B-12
Grace Notes
6:45pm Sanctuary
Chancel Choir
7:30pm Sanctuary
Friday:
Saturday:
Lenten Book Study
Coffee Hour Volunteers
Mar 1
Carolyn & John Scollick
Norm & Rita Edwards
Liz Pickard
Mar 8
Harold Black
Jacquie Newton
Doug & Barbara Robinson
Stuart MacKinnon
Sunday Duty Officers
Mar 1
9:30 am
11:15am
Karen Humphries
Doreen Hamilton
Mar 8
9:30am
11:15am
Barbara Robinson
Hyacinthe Wade-Howard
Counting Volunteers
Mar 2
Norm Edwards
Mar 9
Garry Lindberg
Main Office is open Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm
Ministers’ pager number: 613-786-4340
9:00am
Beecroft
Playgroup meet most weekdays 9:30am B-12
Elizabeth Bryce—Minister
Steve Clifton—Minister
Georgina Fitzgerald—Minister
Ian Bevell—Music Director
Debi Brown—Administrator
Debby Gerro—Admin. Assistant
Paul Sorg—Custodian
Visit our website: rideaupark.ca
Prayer Chain: Ext 227 or prayerchain@rideaupark.ca
Church Staff: 613-733-3156
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