LENT FOUR
MARCH 6, 2016
Desiderata
by Max Ehrmann
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in
silence. As far as possible, without
surrender, be on good terms with all
persons.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign
affection. Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and
disenchantment, it is as perennial as the
grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of
youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in
sudden misfortune. But do not distress
yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears
are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle
with yourself. You are a child of the
universe no less than the trees and the
stars; you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no
doubt the universe is unfolding as it
should. Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace
in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery
and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful
world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
"Suppose one of
you has a
hundred sheep
and loses one
of them.
Doesn't he
leave the
ninety-nine in
the open
country and go
after the lost
sheep until he
finds it?
Sunday Morning Service – Lent Four
March 6, 2016
Announcements and Sharing of Celebrations
Songs
“Come, Children, Join to Sing”
“Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness”
Sharing and Learning
VU 345
VU 375
“Lost and Found”
Reading
Psalm 32 [responsive with refrain]
VU 759
Song
“In Loving Partnership We Come”
VU 603
Reading
2 Corinthians 5: 16-21; Luke 15: 1-10
Reflections
Song
“Let God Change You”
“Deep In Our Hearts”
MV 154
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer (sung)
Mission Minute
Offering Song
Song
“What Can I Do?”
MV 191
“One More Step Along the World…”
VU 639
Blessing and Passing the Peace
Helen Keller
NEWS AND NOTES
Prayer Breakfast – Monday 9-10AM
Pastoral Care Team meets Tuesday, March 8th at 2PM
Messy Church – Friday, March 11 from 5-7PM. Everyone
welcome to come join in on the fun activities - from crafts,
singing, storytelling and of course food!
Trivia Night- Saturday, March 12 at 7PM
There will be 8 teams. Refreshments and a snack will be served;
you are welcome to bring snacks and/or non-alcoholic drinks for
your table Silent auction.
Contact Marlene Silinski (204-326-3908) or Lil Arsenault (204-3465466) or for more information. Cost is $10.00 per person.
Get Better Together (GBT) Program being held at Fernwood Place
every Tuesday morning from 9:3-12Moon starting March 8th for 6
weeks. See Poster in Entryway for more info.
Subscription Renewals – The Subscriptions have been renewed
for another year. This is just a gentle reminder if anyone still
needs to pay their subscription fees - Observer ($25); and “The
Upper Room” or “These Days” ($11) – You can include this fee in
your weekly offering. Thank you.
Steinbach United Church
541 Main Street, Steinbach, MB R5G 0L5
Phone: 204 326-3713
Fax: 204 346-9065
E-mail address: [email protected]
Web site: www.steinbachunitedchurch.ca
Minister: Rev. George Feenstra Cell: 204- 381-2910
Emergency: 204- 381-6286; Email: [email protected]
Office Administrator: Pearl Wintoniw 204-326-2727
Treasurer: Dave Burr, e-mail: [email protected]