HARROWSMITH-VERONA PASTORAL
CHARGE
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Worship Time: 10
am at Trinity, Verona
Office
Phone: 613-372-2525 or 613-374-2777
Retired Voluntary
Minister: The Rev’d. Ian MacKay
Licensed Lay
Worship Leader: Sheila Anthony
Office
Administrator: Rebecca Peters
Director of
Music: Stan Stinchcombe
Website: www.h-vpastoralcharge.org
e-mail: office@h-vpastoralcharge.org
The Mission of Trinity United Church is to be the ears, eyes, feet, hands and heart of Christ in the Harrowsmith-Verona area and in the world
Trinity
United Church acknowledges the traditional territory upon which we gather. For thousands
of years, the First Peoples sought to walk gently on this land. They offered
assistance to the first European travelers and shared their knowledge for
survival. We seek a new relationship with the First Peoples of this land, one
based in honour and deep respect.
May 12, 2024
Happy Mother’s Day!
Lay Reader: Linda Brown
Prelude:
Welcome and Announcements:
Introit: I
Need Thee Every Hour
We Gather
Lighting the
Christ Candle:
One:
Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in
darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12) The light shines in the
darkness and the darkness has never overcome it.
(The Christ candle is lit)
Call to
Worship: (Responsively)
One: Before
beginnings and beyond never-endings, our God stretches through eternity.
All: God reaches out to
embrace us every moment.
One: Both in
common tasks and unique experiences, our God is present and active.
All: God
wills to be known by all members of the human race. One: That is
why we gather to worship. With the opening of worship, we open ourselves. May
we see anew our eternal God, greet with grace our sisters and brothers in
Christ, and receive with thanks an empowering Spirit.
**Hymn: MV #12
“Come Touch Our Hearts”
Opening
Prayer: (Unison)
All: We thank you, O God, for the
gift of faith, which promises us the blessings we hope for, and confirms for us
the powers of heaven. Through faith, we know that the world was created by your
Word, and you are the source of every living thing. We are grateful for the enduring
witness of your people of faith. Let us profit by their example as we draw near
to you in faith. Amen
A Time for
Silent Prayer
Words of
Assurance:
One:
As the sun warms the earth in springtime, so the warmth of God’s love and
forgiveness brings new life to us. We are invited to come alive in Christ’s
loving presence.
All: Thanks be to God!
**Hymn: VU
#506 “Take
My Life and Let It Be”
Anthem: My
Mother’s Prayer
We Give Back
Dedication of
our Offerings:
VU #540
All: Grant
us, God, the grace of giving, with a spirit large and free, that ourselves and
all our living we may offer faithfully.
Prayer:(Unison)
Creator God,
we give you thanks for sustaining life, for fashioning hope and for
strengthening faith. We give you thanks for your call to a new future, for
drawing us into your vision of peace with justice. We give you thanks for your
claim on our hearts and for setting us free to give. Amen
Youth Time
**Hymn: VU
#371 “Open
My Eyes, That I May See”
The Lord’s
Prayer:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be
done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and
forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead
us not into temptation but deliver us from evil; for thine
is the kingdom and the power and the glory, for ever
and ever. Amen
(Children and teachers may leave for Sunday School)
