2012 February 26, 10:30 am
- First Sunday of Lent
- Special offering for the Mission and Service Fund
Children & Youth:
Children start in the sanctuary, then go to Kids' Church; Youth meet in the youth room.
Scripture:
- Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 Temptation in the garden
- Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus tempted in the wilderness
Sermon:
Through Temptation
Jesus temptation in the wilderness can be a model for our dealing with temptation in our lives. Mostly, it is our ego that succumbs, but we are also a higher self with a purpose beyond the gratification of the ego. Jesus demonstrates this dynamic in his dialogue with the diabolic tempter.
Music:
- Tammy-Jo Mortensen, organ
- Cantilon Primary Choir
After Worship:
All are invited to gather in the Memorial Hall for fellowship and refreshments.
2012 March 4, 10:30 am
Children & Youth:
Children and youth worship with the rest of the congregation today.
Scripture:
- Psalm 40: 1-10 I will sing a new song.
- Ephesians 3:16-19 May you be rooted and grounded in love.
- Mark 8: 31-38 Set your mind on divine things.
Reflection:
L.E.N.T - Let's Eliminate Negative Thinking
We are often called to give up something for Lent, a practice of penitence and discipline. It has been suggested by one member of our
congregation that perhaps this year we could work towards eliminating negative thinking. One of the ways that we might achieve this,
which has been suggested by another member of our congregation, is through the practice of Holy Manners. A past United Church Moderator,
Marion Pardy, said: "The church needs to practice holy manners. We are called to be gentle, patient and compassionate with one another".
As we journey with Jesus during Lent, what cross will we take up and carry and with what spirit will we do this? The spirit of negativity
or the spirit of love and understanding?
Music:
- Tammy-Jo Mortensen, organ
After Worship:
All are invited to gather in the Memorial Hall for fellowship and refreshments.
