What’s Happening at Smithville United Church?
May 14st  Westfield Fashion Show at 2pm in the auditorium
May 29th  Singspirational Service at 7pm
 Fundscrip Sunday!
May 24th  Book Club at 7pm in the parlour
May 31st  Official Board Meeting at 7pm in the parlour
 Last day for Cave Springs Camp funding from CD
th
June 8  UCW Trip at 10:30am
PAR: A Regular Heartbeat!
Okay, I admit it! I was an IRREGULAR GIVER. Every
week it was the same story: Sunday morning would come, and I would
search my wallet only to the dregs left over from Saturday shopping. Then I
discovered PAR. “What is it?” you ask.
PAR is Pre-Authorized Remittance, a system of having a predetermined
amount I choose withdrawn from my bank account every month on a
specified date. The United Church of Canada does all the administration for
me.
* It saves me the hassle of trying to find money or writing a cheque for
Sunday morning.
* It helps me make and keep the kind of financial commitment I want to
make to the church.
* It helps me budget for this important part of my life.
* It helps my congregation know how much it will receive from me.
Planning for our ministry is easier because my offering can be counted on.
Will you consider PAR? Help our church have a regular cash flow so we can
provide steady financial support to our programming and ministry
throughout the year.
Book Club – For the month of May we are reading The
Silver Star by Jeannette Walls. Our meeting will take
place on May 24th at 7pm in the parlour! If you have
read the book, please join us!!
Cave Springs Camp Fund: Families who are considering sending their
child to camp, supplemental funding is available through
the Christian Development Committee. The amount of
the funding will depend on the number of children who
apply. If you are interested in the funding, please contact
Anna Thomas at 905-957-4220 or another member of the
Christian Development Committee by May 31st.
Messy Church is STILL looking for 2 people to take
over the Coordinator & Message Leader jobs! Without
anyone to start planning the 2016-2017 season, this
wonderful outreach program will have to fold. If you or
someone you know is interested, please contact:
Michelle Poustie: 905-957-0512 OR [email protected]
WE ARE CELEBRATING THE
225th ANNIVERSARY OF OUR CHURCH!
May 14th Westfield Period Costume Fashion Show &
Afternoon Tea:
We have planned this exciting event at 2pm on May 14th
which shows off the different fashions from 1770 – 1920.
Afterwards we will be hosting afternoon tea. Tickets are
$10 each. If interested, please contact the church office or
any 225th Anniversary Committee Member to get your
ticket today! (905- 957-3176)
May 29th A Singspirational Service will be
held at Smithville United Church. During this
service we will worship God though music!
There will be music from people in our very
own congregation! Free will offering. Coffee
and fellowship to follow!
May 29th is Fundscrip Sunday! Are you looking to revamp your outdoor
space for this spring and summer? Why not use a Fundscrip gift card to
make your purchases? Remember, by using gift cards for your everyday
needs, you are helping fund the many programs in our church! 21 Days left
until the next Fundscrip order date
Second Annual Golf Tournament- You are invited to
Smithville Christian Reformed Church's FOReward in
Faith fundraising golf tournament. Join us on July 16th,
at Twenty Valley Golf and Country Club. This will be a fun day, filled
with great fellowship, prizes and food. The cost per player is $150, which
includes a cart, 18 holes, free lunch and a delicious buffet dinner; if you
would just like to come for just the dinner the cost is $50 (limited spaces).
To register a team, enquire about sponsorship opportunities or if you have
any questions, please contact Bonnie Ludwig (905-980-1083
[email protected]) or Rose Brinkert (905-957-7862
[email protected] )
Some Fun Mother’s Day Facts:
In the 1600's England, Mothering Sunday took place on the 4th Sunday of
Lent. It began with a prayer service in honor of the Virgin Mary. Afterwards
children would present their moms with flowers.
Anna Jarvis was also a woman that may have been behind our traditional
Mother's Day celebration on the second Sunday of May. Anna never had
any children, but wanted to carry out her own mother's wishes of having a
day just for moms. Anna tirelessly campaigned and on May 8th, 1914
President Woodrow Wilson signed a Joint Resolution designating the second
Sunday in May as Mother's Day.
Mother's Day sees around one quarter of all flowers purchased throughout
the year falling on this holiday.
Carnations are very popular flowers for Mother's Day and are thought to be
made from the tears of Jesus' mother (Mary) when she wept at his feet the
day He was crucified.
According to the Insure.com 2015 Mother's Day Index, the various tasks
Moms perform at home would be worth $65,284 (up from $62,985 in 2014)
a year in the professional world.
Smithville United Church
Pastor: Rev.Gary Patterson, B.A.,M.Div.
116 West Street, P.O. Box 58, Smithville, Ontario L0R 2A0
Phone: 905-957-3176 Fax: 905-957-4404
Email: [email protected]
May 8, 2016
Prelude/Welcome
*Gathering Song
Lighting the Christ Candle
Gathering Words
*Gathering Hymn
Gathering Prayer
Ministry of Music
Scripture
Prayers of Thanksgiving & Concern
New Testament
The Message
*Song
SHARING GOD’S BLESSINGS:
Minute for Missions/Stewardship/God Sighting
(Experiences at the Wesley Centre – VIDEO)
Offering
Offertory
Offertory Prayer
*Parting Hymn
Words of Mission
Words of Blessing
Postlude
Smithville United Church
May 8, 2016 – HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
New Testament
Prelude
Welcome
Luke 24:44-53
pg 1644
The Message
*Gathering Song
Holy, Holy, Holy
(vs 1)
VU 315
*Song
Would you Bless our Homes
VU
556
Lighting the Christ Candle
Gathering Words
We are summoned here by our holy God,
who calls us each by name, and gathers us together in the unity of
Jesus Christ.
From classroom and kitchen and carpool,
we are called into God’s presence.
Young and old and middle-aged, individuals and families, soft-spoken
and outspoken,
we hear our names being called to join in worship.
This house of worship is a place to pursue God’s vision for all people:
unity and joy and faith expressed through different gifts. Let us
worship together!
Gathering Hymn
Come in, Come in and sit Down
Scripture
Acts 1:1-11;
Psalm 47;
pg 1690
VU 771
Offertory Praise God From Whom
541
Offertory Prayer
Bless these gifts, O Lord of all,
that we might worship you with great joy
and serve your people with great love.
In Christ’s name, Amen
*Parting Hymn
421
Lead on O Cloud of Presence
VU
Words of Mission
In the presence of Christ, we have gathered.
In the grace of Christ, we depart.
May God clothe you with power on high.
May God put this power to work in each of us.
Words of Blessing
As Christ has loved you and prayed for you, go now in peace, bringing
Christ’s loving words to all you meet. Know that Christ is with you in
all that you do. AMEN.
Postlude
Prayers of Thanksgiving & Concern:
VU
VU 395
Gathering Prayer
Lord of amazing visions, prepare our hearts and our spirits this day
to receive your glad tidings of an Advocate. Help make us ready to
be your disciples in all that we do, say, and think. For we ask this in
the name of our beloved Redeemer Jesus Christ. AMEN.
The Ministry of Music
SHARING GOD’S BLESSINGS:
Minute for Mission/ Stewardship/God sighting