NEWCASTLE UNITED CHURCHFebruary 3, 2019 10:30 a.m.

The Season of Epiphany

“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 – “Spirit, Open My Heart” (chorus)Spirit, open my heart to the joy and pain of living. As you love may I love, in receiving and in giving, Spirit, open my heart. (Repeat)

Call to Worship

* Hymn of Praise “I, The Lord” # 509

Prayer of Approach (Unison)We gather in your love, God. We come seeking your reminder that we are called to share our love in a similar way. Like you, we learn to show patience, kindness, compassion, endurance, truth, and belief in others. We show all this in our love shared with all your creatures. Amen.

We Hear God’s WordHymn “I’m Gonna Live” verses 1-3 # 575

A Time To Be ChildrenThe Lord’s Prayer – sung VU # 959

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,

your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sinsas we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evilfor the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours,

now and forever.

Hymn “I’m Gonna Live” verse 4 # 575

Jeremiah 1:4-10 The call of Jeremiah. Pew Bible Pg. 609

Psalm 71 God our shelter. VU Pg. 789 Part One only

Ministry of Music “Lord, I Life Your Name on High”

Luke 4:21-30 Jesus preaches at home. Pew Bible Pg. 835Reader: The word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God.

* Hymn “We Have This Ministry” # 510

Message

We Respond To God’s Word* The Offertory

* Presentation of our gifts and singing # 2 chorusA light is gleaming, spreading its arms

throughout the night, living in the light.Come share its gladness, God's radiant love

is burning bright, living in the light.* Dedication Prayer (Unison)Many hands worked to offer these gifts, and many hands are offered for your work. Let our hands be Christ’s hands - inviting, sharing, teaching, and comforting. Amen.

Prayers of the People

* Closing Hymn “Take My Life” # 506

* Commissioning and Benediction

* Sung Blessing & Amen “Go Now In Peace”(see inside cover of Voices United)

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

Greeting you this morning are Eve-Ann and Brian Reid.

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

Our Biblos reader this morning is Joyce King.

Nursery Care is provided for little ones to age 4 years. The nursery is located in the hall, through the doors on either side of the choir loft. Paige is our care provider.

Faith In Motion – Ages 5-8 “Hands-on Bible” today they see how “Jesus Cares for Us”. Young people 9-12 “Be Bold!.” Our teens “Live!” theme is “Many Parts, One Body: You’re Gifted for a

Purpose”.

Newcastle United Church

To celebrate year 195, the Stewards are selling special anniversary director pens with stylus. $5/each, tax included. Pens are available in a gift box – no need to wrap! All proceeds to the operating expenses of the church.

2019 Church Offering Envelopes – are available for pick-up in the narthex. If you don’t have a set and would like one, please speak with Lorna or e-mail le.mcswan@bell.net

Your copy of the 2018 Annual Report has been placed in your family file folder, located on the table in the church Mill St. entrance (narthex). If you were missed, please see Lorna for a copy. Note: Annual Congregational Meeting will be held following the worship

service and lunch on Sunday, February 24.

Bible Study –Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am in the hall meeting room. All are welcome.

Friday, February 8 – the Stewards host Euchre Night in the hall at 7PM. $5/person includes refreshments. All are welcome.

PAR (pre-authorised remittance) – if anyone would like to participate in this monthly automatic bank withdrawal programme for your church donations, please speak with Lorna 905 987 3940. Donors can opt in or out at any time.

The Observer – If you get, or would like to get, the United Church Observer magazine, please speak to Dorella Lancaster-Forget. Subscriptions are $25 and payment is due mid-January.

Scriptures for Next Week (Feb. 10): Isaiah 6:1-13; Psalm 138; Luke 5:1-11

United in Praise – Saturday, February 9, 7PM at Faith United Church, 1778 Nash Rd., Courtice. Join us for an evening of traditional and contemporary gospel music with “Spirit.Calm” and praise bands from Faith, Brooklin, Kingsview, Newcastle & Westminster United Churches. Freewill offering with all proceeds to the M&S Fund of The United Church of Canada.

Stewardship – Charitable donation Ontario tax credit rates for 2017 (latest on CRA website):

Eligible amount up to $200: 5.05%Eligible amount over $200: 11.16%

In any one year, you may claim – Donations made by December 31 of the applicable tax year; Any unclaimed donations made in the previous 5 years; and Any unclaimed donations made by your spouse or common

law partner in the year or in the previous 5 years

Join us for the “Death of a Sailsman” Murder Mystery Gala on Feb. 23 at the Newcastle Community Hall. Tickets $95 pp and includes a $30 tax receipt. For tickets email nucfundraising@gmail.com or see Jim or Patti Bamford, Lorna or Susan.

Crock Pot Suppers

Crock Pot Supper began on Tues. Jan 29 and we had a very enjoyable evening filled with delicious and warm comfort food and pleasant company. We were able to raise $320 from this event.

Thank you to the strong support shown by the congregation. We appreciated all the food donations, the help in set-up and clean up and the support at the event.

We look forward to this Tues. Feb 5, crock pot dinner which is from 4:30-6:30. Bring your appetite as we have perogies, poutine, macaroni and cheese, pulled chicken, soup, and gluten free options. It is a freewill offering.

If you would like to donate food items, help with set up or clean up, please see our sign-up sheets in the hall. If you have any questions, please see Heather or Susan. Thank you for your continued support!

FundScrip Orders can be placed today and will be available for pick up on Sun. Feb 10. Grab your grocery and gas gift cards or a special Valentine Gift Card!

AnnouncementsFebruary 3, 2019

Rev. Mary-Jane Hobden, B.A., M. Div. Joanne McLennan, A.R.C.T, L.T.C.L., Music Director

84 Mill St. S. L1B 1H2 905-987-4515 newcastleunitedchurch@bellnet.ca

www.newcastleunitedchurch.org

CHURCH OFFICE INFORMATION Week of February 4, 2019

OFFICE HOURS: Lorna is in the office Friday 9-1.MINISTER’S OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday 11-3 and Thursday 9:30-1:30. Please note: These hours are subject to change do to pastoral needs.BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Please have all announcements for the bulletin to the office by Thursday at 10 am.

Dedication Prayer written by Karen Boivin, Gathering, A/C/E 2018-19, p. 52. Used with permission.Music outside Voices United printed, with permission, under One License #A-727596