McClure United Church
4025 Taylor St E S7H 5N7 Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Interval House is an emergency, temporary shelter for women and their children who require safe accommodations when escaping an abusive home situation. We are collecting donations in the church parking lot on Saturday, May 15th from 10 AM to 12 PM. (Please social distance and wear a mask.) Our donations can make a difference! New items are preferred. However, items gently used and in good shape will be accepted.... The following is a list of items that would be greatly appreciated: -Small Kitchen Items -Personal Toiletry Items (PLEASE ONLY NEW ITEMS) -Non-Perishable Food Items: teabags, a jar of instant coffee, a jar of jam, spices, can of cocoa, can of iced tea, hot chocolate mix -Electronics -Reusable Grocery Bags View a complete list at http://mcclureunitedchurch.org/interval-house-support. Financial donations are welcomed. Gift Cards to stores that sell the above items are welcomed ie. Walmart, Dollar Store, etc. Cash, cheques (make out to McClure Church- Interval House Project), or e-transfers.

Today Sam Humphreys from Calvary United Church in Prince Albert joins us for Theme Conversation. Sam continues our series on "Dreamers". Who is our dreamer today?

Welcome to worship at McClure United Church with Rev. Laura Fouhse. This is a very exciting week because we are celebrating the confirmation of four amazing youth who have been received into the church as full members! Congratulations to Meghan Drabble, Jonathan Gorniak, Erik Smith, and Adam Stokalko. Thank you to our confirmands for sharing in the service today, and especially for their reflections. Thank you as well to Matthew Drabble, Jonah Gorniak, and Brooke Barber ...for participating in today’s service as well as Kristie Elliott for her gifts of music. Welcome 0:00:59 Call to Worship: 0:08:20 Hymn: 0:11:29 Scripture 0:13:54 Reflection and Confirmation 0:14:40 Hymn: 0:40:51 Prayers of the People 0:43:11 Blessing 0:47:47 If you are able, please consider a donation to our ministries at http://www.mcclureunitedchurch.org/donate-now/ Like us on Facebook by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/McClureUnitedChurchSktn/ Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mcclureunitedchurch/ Worship materials adapted from Dr. Marcia McFee at www.worshipdesignstudio.com All hymns used with permission under One License A-607186: Make a Joyful Noise. Words and music: Linnea Good, 1991. Arr. David Kai 1994. Copyright: Borealis Music. I Have Called You By Your Name. Words and music: Daniel Charles Damon, 1995. Copyright Hope Publishing Company. Dance with the Spirit. Words and Music: Jim Strathdee 1995. Copyright: Desert Flower Music. Intro and outro music provided by https://www.purple-planet.com/

Sunday, May 16, 2021 Call to order at 1 PM (CST) All members and adherents of McClure United Church are invited to participate in the upcoming Annual General Meeting. Your attendance and participation will be greatly appreciated. Join with others to:... - engage with congregation leaders on their reports about the life and work of this community of faith; - reflect on the 2020 year-end financials and ask questions about where revenue came from and how the money was spent; and - appoint the individuals who will serve on the Board and Committees. The meeting will be convened using the Zoom computer conferencing platform. Complete information can be found on our website at http://mcclureunitedchurch.org/annual-general-meeting

Wednesday reflection on Mental Health Awareness Week.

Thanks to all who helped and donated to the Food Bank Drive on April 30th. Because of you, we filled the truck to overflowing and raised over $1,100 dollars. McClure, you are awesome! If you missed the drive we encourage you to donate to the Virtual Food Bank Drive that is replacing the City-Wide Food Bank Drive held each May. The need is great and your donations are appreciated. More information can be found at https://saskatoonfoodbank.org/community-click-and-pick-nic

Tickets Now Available: https://form.jotform.com/Regions245/AdventConcertTickets Living Skies Regional Council is excited to offer a wonder-filled virtual evening of music and story for the entire UCC family! Co-hosted by Lorne Calvert and Lindsay Mohn, the evening features music provided by Sacred Sounds Worship Band, a Christmas narrative from Jim Tenford, and production support from Cheri Uthe of Faith Productions.... Ticket proceeds go directly to UCC Communities of Faith (congregations) and other UCC Ministries throughout the Living Skies Region. When you buy your ticket, simply indicate the specific Community of Faith or Ministry that you would like to support. Questions: please contact Kent at [email protected] or 306-221-5529.

The Older Adult Advent Kits are ready to go! A reading for every day as well as prayers and thought-provoking questions are yours in the Those Who Dream devotional booklet. When you use the booklet you may like to light the beeswax candle that is provided. Please also enjoy the handmade star decoration by Dennis Johnson. Other little goodies help fill out the kit. If you’d like a kit please let Debra know by email [email protected] or call 306-382-2566. Safe pick up Wednesday, November 25 between 1&3 and delivery is available.

Hi! Welcome to worship of God with McClure United Church. We are so glad that you have chosen to join us. Today is the last Sunday of the year - well, the last Sunday of the Christian Year. A day for affirming that Jesus' way is the way for us Christians. Thank you to Tanya, Ian and Kaelyn Coulthard for the gift of music. As a special treat, they will be performing an original song entitled, "Church Family". Thanks also to Sheila Lavender for her scripture reading today. If y...ou are able, please consider a donation to our ministries via our website: http://www.mcclureunitedchurch.org/donate-now/ Jesus Bids Us Shine. PUBLIC DOMAIN - Words: Susan Warner, 1868. Music: Edwin O. Excell. Church Family. Music by T. Coulthard. Original words and revised words by Tanya and Ian Coulthard. Intro and outro music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com/

We all have choices to make. Which way are we going to go? How are we going to behave? There is no wrong path as long as we are actively looking for Jesus in what we chose. Intro and outro music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Family and young adult Advent Kits are on the way! Watch for yours today!!

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