Westworth United Church
1750 Grosvenor Avenue, Winnipeg
on Treaty One Territory in the heart of the Métis Nation
December 24, 2019
Christmas Eve Intergenerational Service, 6:30 p.m.
Gathering
Prelude: “Sussex Carol” Noel Rawsthorne
Welcome and Announcements
Cherub Anthem: “Shepherd Boy” Charlotte Algozin
Emily Casselman, recorder
Opening Prayer VU 63 “A Christmas Prayer of Confession”
Advent Candle Lighting
Carol VU 71 “Twas in the Moon of Wintertime” JESOUS AHATONHIA
Passing of the Peace
May the peace of the Christ child be with you this holy night.
And also with you.
(Please extend to others a blessing of peace with words such as,
“Peace be with you,” or “Peace,” with the response, “And also with you.”)
A Very Merry Mixed-Up Christmas Pageant
By Gwynne Watkins
Act 1
Carol VU 69 “Away in a Manger” CRADLE SONG
Act 2
Carol VU 73: “The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy” THE VIRGIN MARY
Act 3
Carol VU 43 “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” GO, TELL IT
Act 4
Carol VU 91 “The First Nowell” THE FIRST NOWELL
Response
Offering:
Offertory: “Manger Medley” Mark Hayes
Offertory Carol VU 74 “What Child Is This?” GREENSLEEVES
Offertory Prayer
Christmas Prayer
Lord’s Prayer VU 921 “The Lord’s Prayer”
Carol VU 67 “Silent Night” STILLE NACHT
Jewel Casselman, recorder
Benediction
Postlude: “Tidings of Joy!” arr. Lloyd Larson
Pageant Players:
Reverend: William L. Herod: Vaughn G.
Leslie: Ana W. Narrator: Kevin S.
Gabriel: Chuck R. Star: Sophie L.
Mary: Danica S. Joseph: Raya S.
Interjecting Kid: Molly R.
Director: Maggie Barnett
Advent Candle Lighters: Shirley W. and Eunice P.
Ushers: Paul E. and family
Minister: Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd westworthminister@gmail.com
204 489-6974 Ext. 22
Director of Music: Debbie McLeod
Cherub Choir Director: Jewel Casselman
Organist: Dorcas Windsor Westworth Winds Director: Ray McClelland
Minister Emerita: Eleanor Geib
Coordinator of Children, Youth & Family Ministries: Maggie Barnett
204 489-6974 Ext. 23 churchschool@westworth.ca
Office Administrator: Heather Lavery office@westworth.ca
Church Phone # 204 489-6974 Ext. 20 www.westworth.ca
Church Accountant: Jenny Jeffers churchaccountant@westworth.ca
CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOURS & 2019 DONATIONS The office will be closed from Dec. 25-Jan. 1 and will re-open Jan. 2. Any 2019 donations should be received prior to Dec. 31 to be included with your 2019 donations. Thank you.
FAITH EXPLORATION GROUP Monday evenings in January and February Loraine will be leading a group on the basics of the Christian Faith and the United Church. For any adults who are interested in becoming members, being baptized or confirmed. Beginning Jan. 13 7:30pm-9:00pm. Please contact Loraine if interested. westworthminister@gmail.com
“A LEARNING AND SHARING OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA AND PARTNERS IN CARE.” A five session opportunity to investigate the research in dementia and share personal stories with others. The goal of the sessions is to open up opportunities of strength and self preservation for the care giver. This sessions will allow participants to explore the possibilities and understand the need for an individual diagnosed with dementia to be part of decision making in their care. This program will give the care giver, family and the person diagnosed with this debilitating disease, the tools to maintain personhood and a loving relationship with family thru this very difficult journey. . It would be most beneficial to you and to the group if you could attend all five sessions.
Please join us Thursday afternoon 1:30pm -3:30 pm January 23-Feb 20, 2020.
Worship Around the Breakfast Tables
Dec. 29, 2019
Breakfast 10:30 am Worship 11:00 am
Upcoming Westworth Events in 2020
Mondays Jan 13-Feb. 10 7:30-9:00pm Faith Exploration
Group
Thursdays, Jan. 23-Feb. 20 1:30-3:30pm Dementia and Partners
in Care Workshop
Saturday, Feb. 29 6:00 p.m. Samedi Swing Big Band
Dance Music
Sunday, Feb. 2 7:30 p.m. Taizé Epiphany Service
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. Taizé Ash Wednesday
Service
Sunday, April 5 7:30 pm Taizé Holy Week Service
Thursday, April 9 6:00 pm Maundy Thursday
Dinner & Service
Friday, April 10 Joint Good Friday Service with St.
Andrew’s River Heights
Sunday, April 12 10:45 a.m. Easter Sunday Service
Sundays, Apr 19-May 10 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Interfaith Dialogue,
different venues
Friday, Apr. 24 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Rummage Sale
Saturday, Apr. 25 9:00 a.m.-noon Rummage Sale continues
Sunday, June 7 7:30 pm Taizé Pentecost Service
