MINISTER -  Rev. Audrey Lounder
ORGANIST - Pat Vincent
READER -  Jane Barefoot
GREETERS - Nancy and Larry Watson

In baptism one returns to the state of creation ... when all humanity was unified.)

Prelude:  Short Prelude & Fugue in A Minor  (J.S. Bach)
Welcome & Announcements

WE GATHER AS GOD’S PEOPLE
Lighting of the Memorial Candles and the Peace Candle
Call to Worship:
My heart rejoices in you
and I am strengthened by your presence.
I will not give in to the things that stand in my way
because, in you, I am a winner.
Praise to God, our Holy One!

You are the Rock on which justice stands.
Those who became rich at the expense of others
now find themselves grateful for stale bread,
but those who struggled to make ends meet
you have filled with good things.
Praise to God, our Holy One!

You lift up the poor and the needy
and make them more important than the rich and powerful;
you give them the best seat in the house.
For the earth belongs to you
and the creation is rooted in your goodness.
Praise to God, our Holy One!

*Hymn: #220 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Prayer of Approach
    O God, source of our life and hope of our hearts. You are our rock and you fill us with wonder. Solid, you care for us constantly. Your counsel is ours. You are amazing. You are always with us, in good and bad. Accept our praise, and open us to experience the challenge of your word. We pray in Christ’s name. Amen.

Hymn:  #309  Para, Para, Pitter Pat(Please remain seated)
Theme Conversation and the Prayer of Jesus

Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
   
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Prayer of Illumination
First Testament Reading:  1 Samuel 1:4-20
(Samuel is born to Hannah.)

Sung Reading:  1 Samuel 2:1-10  (VU pg.878)
(The Song of Hannah.)

Epistle Reading:   Hebrews 10:11-14
(Provoke one another to love and good deeds.)

Anthem:  Jesus and the Children  (Bennett)

Gospel Reading: Mark 13:1-8
(Not one stone of the temple shall be left standing.)

Sacrament of Baptism (please see blue insert)

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
Minute for Mission

Invitation to the Offering
Offering Our Gifts to God:  Theme from Impromptu  (Schubert)
Dedication:  In gratitude and humble trust
    we bring our best to you,
    not just to serve your cause, but share your love
    with neighbours, too...
    O God, who gave yourself to us
     in Jesus Christ, your Son,
     help us to give ourselves each day
     until life’s work is done.
Words: Frank von Christierson 1960, alt. Words copyright ©1961 The Hymn Society.  Used by permission of Hope Publishing Company.*

Offertory Prayer:

      For everyone born… fresh water to drink.
For everyone born… someone to love them.
For everyone born… enough food to eat.
For everyone born… friendship and laughter.
For everyone born… a space where they’re safe.
For everyone born… somewhere to sleep.
For everyone born… a life filled with hope. Amen

Prayers of the People

WE ARE SENT FORTH
*Hymn:  #688  O Day of God

*Commissioning and Benediction

*Choral Benediction: 
Go with us Lord, as now we depart,
calming the fears that trouble each heart.
Keep us all in your grace ------ until we come, again, to this
   place.
Interlude
Now we will walk in peace with the Lord,
living in faith and teaching his word.
Share his love ev’ry day ----- for he has surely shown us the
way!
A – men, a – men.
Prayer of Dedication (Don Besig and Nancy Price)*

Postlude:  Gavotte  (Samuel Wesley)
*Reproduced with permission under license #C14931,
LicenSingOnline

Today we welcome into Christ’s family and into the Quispamsis United Church family:
            Hayley Bernice Godwin and Ethan David Godwin, children of Alisha Perry and David Godwin, and godchildren of Krista and Rick McKight;
            Benjamin Donald Alward, son of Heather and Michael Alward;
            Madelyn Elizabeth Pearl DeLong, daughter of Laura and Jeff DeLong;
            Laura Anne MacDonald, daughter of Julie and Ian MacDonald.

Stewards responsible for checking the church:
This week – November 15 – Ray Tonge
Next week – November 22 – Mike Martin

Scripture Readings for November 15:   2 Samuel 23:1-7;
Psalm 132:1-12 (13-18); Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37

*Christmas Craft and Bake Sale; Saturday, Nov. 21, 10am-1pm at Glen View UC.*

*Traditional Roast Beef Supper; Saturday, Nov. 21, 3:30-6:30pm at Millstream Rec Centre, Berwick.*

* Celebrate Life Musical Concert with Tracy, family and friends; Monday, November 23, 7:30pm at the Imperial Theatre.*

*Coalition for Pay Equity Saint John Regional Committee Meet and Greet; Wednesday, November 25, 11am-1:30pm at Centenary-Queen Square UC (storefront).*

*Montreal Canadiens Alumni Game; Wednesday, Nov. 25, 7pm, Lord Beaverbrook Arena.*

*The Park Avenue Fiddlers Concert; Friday, Nov. 27, 7:30-9:30pm Park Avenue UC.*

*Holly Luncheon, Saturday, Nov. 28, 11am-1pm, Hampton UC.*

*Youth for Peace; mid-May 2010, Colombia; application deadline Dec. 1*

*Annual Christmas Celebration Dinner and Benefit Concert; Tuesday, Dec.1, 6:15pm, St. James the Less, Rothesay.*

*Christmas with the Sopranos; Sunday, December 6, 7:30pm, St.David’s UC.*

*Christmas Wishes; Monday, Dec. 7, 7pm at Silver Falls UC*

*Christmas with the LaPointes; Thursday and Friday, Dec. 10 & 11, 7:30pm at the Playhouse, Fredericton.*

*Community Ecumenical Carol Sing; Sunday, Dec. 13, 7:30pm at Trinity Church.*

*Handel’s Messiah; Monday, Dec. 21, 7;30pm at Trinity Church.*

LIFE of the CONGREGATION and COMMUNITY

This Week:  November 15 –21
                  
Today 11:15am  Children’s Choir Practice
               6:30pm  Sunday Night Jammers                            
                            
Tuesday   10:30am  Tuesday morning Study Group
                   
Wednesday, 7:30pm Adelaide Barbour and Agnes Allingham UCW Groups are invited to join Saint David’s UCW for a Social Evening at Saint David’s UC. The A. Barbour group will purchase some Corelle dishes for the  communal kitchen at the KV Suites. As St David’s needs to know how many will attend, please RSVP Kathryn @ 8479-2875.
                        7:30pm  Stewards meeting
                                          
Thursday   7:00-8:30pm  Adult Choir Practice

Friday 6:30-9pm Licensed Lay Leader Workshop, at St. Mark’s UC; contact leaders Rev. Audrey (847-4924, or Rev. Bob Mercer (672-3320) to confirm attendance

The Youth Group is selling calendars and decorative unscented candles.  Calendars are available in the church office or contact Karen Young.

Upper Rooms for November/December are now available in the church entry ways.
Starting next Sunday, November 22, Quispamsis United Church will begin its Annual Food Drive for those in need during the holiday season.  Next week we would like donations of canned beans, pasta, rice, cake or muffin mixes.  Also the poster for gifts for families will be outside the office door.

Help us celebrate the Advent Season!  We are looking for individuals and families to light the Advent candles during worship services; choose from Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Dec. 20 or Christmas Eve. Please speak to Faye Sherrard (849-2462) today.

United for Peace Pins and Cards still available at reduced prices (at cost); pins - $6, cards- $3; time is running out – campaign ends December 09; contact Jane Barefoot (849-9302) or Sally Allanach (847-2170).
          
Looking Ahead

Covenanting Service for Rev. Karen MacNeill; Sunday, Nov. 22, 7pm, at Saint Andrew’s Kirk, Hammond River.

Session Meeting – Monday, Nov. 23, 7:30pm

The Social Committee is planning a potluck supper, carol sing, and silent auction on November 28, the eve of Advent.  Everyone welcome! Please sign up on the bulletin board and please contact Karen Young at 848-1018 or karendixie@hotmail.com with your contribution to the silent auction.  A few suggestions you could donate to the silent auction:  tickets to concerts or games, baskets of homemade goodies, new or nearly new decorative items, plants,…

The Agnes Allingham UCW Mitten Tree will be up for knitted items on Nov. 28.  Socks, mittens, gloves or scarves will be very much appreciated.  If you are not a knitter, we accept all types.

Mark your calendars for Christmas Dreaming – an Advent celebration with readings and special music from St. David’s UC, Saint Andrew’s Kirk, and our Quispamsis UC choirs; Sunday, Nov. 29, 7pm.

CHRISTMAS COOKIE TIME IS HERE!  Get your aprons and rolling pins primed! We’ll be gathering at Carolyn Kimball’s home on Dec.7/09, for our annual Christmas Cookie Exchange. Please let us know of any folks who should receive these Christmas treats!
Please call Barb McBean, 847-2275, to pass names along. More details will follow.

Our adult choir is preparing for a cantata “Conversations with Mary” to be presented December 13, during Advent.

* DETAILS OF THESE ANNOUNCEMENTS ON BULLETIN BOARDS*

*Check out the announcements and other information from Maritime Conference, currently updated weekly.*

*Strings and Sweets; Today, Nov. 15, 2:30pm, St. Paul’s, Rothesay.*

*Town of Quispamsis annual Christmas Tree Lighting; Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7-8pm at the Arts and Culture Park.*

*Developing Pre-reading Skills Workshop for parents; Thursday, Nov. 19, 7-9pm, at Rothesay Arena.*

WANT TO KNOW WHO’S WHO AND WHAT’S WHAT?
WANT TO KNOW
WHO’S WHO AND WHAT’S WHAT?
Church email address:  quc@nb.aibn.com
Secretary/Office – Donna Larooi
Organist – Pat Vincent 
Clerk of Session – Larry Watson 
Stewards – Dannie Forret
Chair of Worship Committee – Faye Sherrard 
Treasurer – Brion Crossman 
Chair, Ministry & Personnel – Cliff DeLong 
Chair, Christian Development – Peter Hogan 
Offering Envelope Secretary – Hally Kimball
Caretaker – Judy Hayward 
Church Maintenance – Ray Tonge 
Agnes Allingham UCW – Lillian Rettinger 
K.V. Food Basket – Betty Hughes 
Hall/Room Booking – Donna Larooi 
Youth Group – Karen Young
Social Committee – Karen Young 
                                  Stacy Oliver
                                  Velma Bos
Sunday School Contacts – Kim Kimball
Prayer Circle Coordinator – Lynn MacDonald 
Librarian – Jane Reinhart  jane.reinhart@nbed.nb.ca
Website - Ron Badger rbadger@nbnet.nb.ca
Saint John Presbytery Website  www.saintjohnpresbytery.org