NEWCASTLE UNITED CHURCH84 Mill St. S. L1B 1H2 905-987-4515 newcastleunitedchurch@bellnet.ca

www.newcastleunitedchurch.org Rev. Mary-Jane Hobden, B.A., M. Div.

Joanne McLennan, A.R.C.T, L.T.C.L., Music DirectorRev. Michelle Robinson, Guest Minister

April 15, 2018 10:30 a.m.The Season of Easter

“As followers of Christ, we are called to be a worshipping and learning, receiving and giving community of faith, hope and

love.” – Newcastle United Church Mission Statement

* indicates please stand as able and comfortable

We Approach GodPrelude & Lighting The Christ Candle

Welcome – Our Life and Work

A Time of Centring – “Hallelujah, Hallelujah” #179 chorusHallelujah, hallelujah.Give thanks to the risen Christ;hallelujah, hallelujah!Give praise to God's name. (x2)

Call to Worship (Responsive)One: From the shores of our lives,

Jesus invites us into the celebration of worship.ALL: From the edge of our worries and concerns,

Jesus calls us into hope.One: We come to worship as we are,

trusting that the Risen One will meet us here.ALL: The love of God, the peace of Christ,

and the possibilities of the Spirit are with us today. Thanks be to God!

* Hymn of Praise “Come, Children, Join to Sing” # 345

Prayer of Approach

We Hear God’s WordHymn “This is the Day that God Has Made” # 175Young people are invited to come to the front during last verse.

A Time to be Children

The Lord’s PrayerOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those that trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,

For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory,for ever and ever. Amen.

Hymn “This is the Day that God Has Made” chorus # 175Young people and leaders leave for Faith In Motion

Responsive Psalm 4 Plea for Deliverance VU Pg.727

Ministry of Music “My Savior” – words by Nancy Price & Don Besig, music by Don Besig

Gospel John 21:1-19 Jesus appears to the disciples. Pew Bible Pg. 883

Reader: The word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God.

* Hymn “Jesus, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” VU # 563

A Sermon on New Life, New Chances and Getting Dressed for Jesus

We Respond To God’s Word

The Offertory* Presentation of our gifts and singing # 603 verses 1 & 2

In loving partnership we come,seeking, O God, your will to do.

Our prayers and actions now receive;we freely offer them to you.

We are the hands and feet of Christ,serving by grace each other's need.

We dare to risk and sacrificewith truthful word and faithful deed.

Dedication Prayer (unison)An empty tomb, a risen Saviour, a restored community, and a gospel that endures, were all given to us by grace. Bless these offerings, O God, for through them, the spirit of the Risen Christ is at work in our day. Amen.

Prayers of the People

* Closing Hymn “Christ Is Alive” # 158

* Commissioning and Benediction

* Sung Blessing & Amen “May The God Of Hope” # 424

Postlude “Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some. So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish.” – John

21: 6

Newcastle United Church

Welcome! We enjoy open seating so please, sit where you feel comfortable, and meet a new friend. We are happy you have chosen to worship with us. Please sign our guest book located in the narthex, and we invite you to join us again.

Kindly remember there are people here who are highly allergic to scents and to peanuts/tree nuts. Thank you for your consideration.

Greeting you this morning are Thelma and Jim Sandberg. Thelma is a member of the U.C.W. and Jim is the Co-ordinator of Greeters and Ushers and a Trustee.

Nursery Care is provided for little ones to the age of 4 from 10:20AM until the end of the worship service. Paige is our care provider.

Our BIBLOS reader is Anne Harrison, Elder and member of the U.C.W. and Mission & Service Cte.

This is Support Sunday in Lakeridge Presbytery. We extend a warm welcome Rev. Michelle Robinson and Presbyter Paul Kneebone to our church this morning. Rev. Michelle and Paul are from Westminster United Church.

Faith In Motion – our young people to age 11 are learning and doing activities about the stories that follow Easter.re:form! Our teens dig into “Why did Jesus go to Sheol?” scripture references I Peter 3: 18-20 and Romans 8: 38-39.

Congratulations to Janet O’Neill on the safe arrival of her third granddaughter, Kiera, born April 8th.

Back by popular demand! The Stewards’ fundraising Baked Potato & Yam Bonanza – today following the worship service. Thank you to our volunteers who helped with baking, serving and cleaning up.

If you weren’t here last Sunday - following worship and lunch, there will be a brief time – 30 minutes maximum - of discussion led by Rev. Michelle and Paul.

These are the questions we’ll be discussing:1. What makes this church a blessing?2. What connections do you have with other congregations that you can maintain or nurture during the transitions of the Church and following?3. What are your plans for long term visioning or financial strategizing?

Bible Study – Our Wednesday morning Bible Study is at 9:30AM in the hall meeting room. All are welcome.

Friendship Connection – our next gathering is Friday, April 20, 10:30AM at the Fisherman’s Restaurant, highway 35/115. All ladies are welcome.

Spring Fling Variety Show – Sunday, April 29 - 1PM at NUC. Tickets are $15.00, $30.00 for families. See Shirley or Moe Schroter, Janet Ward or Lauraine Skitch to purchase. This is a fundraiser for our operating expenses. Come on out for an afternoon of terrific, talented acts!

Board Game Night! Friday, April 20 at 7-9PM in the hall. Hosted by Faith In Motion. Come on out for an evening with free snacks & lots of fun. Bring your favourite board games or use ours. Everyone is welcome.

United in Praise! Join praise bands from Brooklin, Faith, Kingsview, Newcastle and Westminster United Churches and Spirit.Calm for an evening of traditional and contemporary gospel music, on Saturday, April 21 – 7PM at Kingsview U.C., 505 Adelaide E., Oshawa. Freewill offering proceeds to the Mission & Service Fund of The United Church of Canada.

AnnouncementsApril 15, 2018

CHURCH OFFICE INFORMATION Week of April 9, 2018

HOURS: Lorna is in the office Fridays from 9AM-1PM.MINISTER’S OFFICE HOURS: Rev. Mary-Jane has no set office hours this week due to pastoral needs.BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Please have all announcements for the bulletin to the office by Thursday at 10 am.Music outside Voices United printed, with permission, under One License #A-727596