HARROWSMITH-VERONA PASTORAL CHARGE
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Worship
Time: 10:00 am
at Trinity, Verona
Office
Phone: 613-372-2525 or 613-374-2777
Retired
Voluntary Minister: Rev. Ian MacKay
Office Administrator:
Rebecca Peters
Director
of Music: Stan Stinchcombe
Website: www.h-vpastoralcharge.org
e-mail: office@h-vpastoralcharge.org
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.
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Worship Leader: Rev Dr
Peter Bartlett
Lay Reader: Bea Moffitt
WE GATHER
ORGAN PRELUDE
GREETINGS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE
HYMN:
“All Creatures of Our God and King” (VU #217)
1. All creatures of our God
and King, lift up your voice and with us sing:
hallelujah, hallelujah! Bright burning sun with golden beam, soft shining moon
with silver gleam, sing praises, sing praises, hallelujah, hallelujah,
hallelujah!
2. O rushing winds and
breezes soft, O clouds that ride the winds aloft, sing praises,
hallelujah! O rising morn, in praise rejoice; O lights of evening, find a
voice: sing praises, sing praises, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!
3. Earth, ever fertile, day
by day brings forth rich blessings on our way: sing praises,
hallelujah! The flowers and fruits that
verdant grow, let them God’s glory also show: sing praises, hallelujah!
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!
4. And everyone of tender
heart, forgiving others, take your part: sing praises,
hallelujah! All who long pain and sorrow
bear, praise God and yield up all your care: sing praises, hallelujah! Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!
5. Let all things their
Creator bless, and worship God in humbleness: sing praises,
hallelujah! Praise God eternal, praise
the Son, and praise the Spirit, three in one: sing praises,
hallelujah! Hallelujah, hallelujah,
hallelujah!
SCRIPTURE SENTENCES
CHORAL INTROIT: “I’ll Praise Eternal God” (MV #57)
LITANY OF APPROACH
One: This is no ordinary place. This is the house of
God.
All: This is the place
where the prophets cry out for peace and justice and righteousness.
One: This is the place where God reaches into the
corners of our lives.
All: To offer us the
mystery of holy love.
One:
This is no ordinary gathering.
All: This is no ordinary
place. This is the house of God.
PRAYER
(Unison)
Holy God, as we gather with you, surround
us with your love. Bless us with your sustaining presence. Draw us around your
living Word and bind us to one another in the Spirit. Amen.
FOR ALL AGES
ANTHEM: “When We Seek Language” (MV #49)
WE GIVE BACK
OUR OFFERINGS (Offering plates are available at the back
of the church.)
DEDICATION OF THE OFFERING (Standing) “Praise God from Whom All Blessings
Flow” (VU
#541)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures
high and low; give thanks to God in love made known: Creator, Word and Spirit,
One.
OFFERTORY PRAYER (Unison)
We bring our gifts to you O God. Here is the work of our hands, and here
is the love of our hearts. May these gifts given generously be brought to life
through the power of the blessed and unifying Spirit.
Amen.
WE LISTEN
SCRIPTURE: Luke 18:1-8 (Pg. 911)
HYMN:
“I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” (VU #626)
1. I heard the voice of
Jesus say, “Come unto me and rest; lay down, O weary one, lay down your head
upon my breast.” I came to Jesus as I
was, weary and worn and sad; I found in him a resting place, and he has made me
glad.
2. I heard the voice of
Jesus say, “Behold, I freely give the living water; thirsty one, stoop down,
and drink, and live.” I came to Jesus,
and I drank of that life-giving stream; my thirst was quenched, my soul
revived, and now I live in him.
3. I heard the voice of
Jesus say, “I am this dark world’s light; look until me, your morn shall rise,
and all your day be bright.” I looked to
Jesus, and I found in him my star, my sun; and in that light of life I’ll walk
till travelling days are done.
SERMON:
“More Than Thoughts and Prayers”
PREPARATION FOR PRAYER: (Seated) “Spirit of the Living God” (VU #376)
1. Spirit of the living
God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the
living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me,
mould me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on
me.
2. Spirit of the living
God, move among us all; make us one in heart and mind, make us one in love:
humble, caring, selfless, sharing.
Spirit of the living God, fill our lives with love!
PASTORAL PRAYER
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, forever and ever. Amen
WE GO FORTH
HYMN:
“Walk with Me” (VU #649)
Walk
with me, I will walk with you and build the land that God has planned where
love shines through.
1. When Moses heard the
call of God he said, “Lord, don’t send me.”
But God told Moses, “You’re the one to set my people free.” Walk
with me, I will walk with you and build the land that God has planned where
love shines through.
2. Now Peter was a most
unlikely man to lead the flock; but Jesus knew his holiness and he became the
Rock. Walk with me, I will walk with you and build the land that God has
planned where love shines through.
3. Young Mary Magdalene was
sure her life could be much more, and by her faith she dared let God’s love
unlock the door. Walk with me, I will walk with you and build the land that God has
planned where love shines through.
4. And when you share your
faith with me and work for life made new, the witness of your faithfulness
calls me to walk with you. Walk with me, I will walk with you and
build the land that God has planned where love shines through.
BENEDICTION
SENDING
FORTH: Go Now in Peace
Go now in peace, never be afraid,
God will go with you each hour of every
day.
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and
true,
Know God will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love, and show you believe,
Reach out to others so all the world can
see,
God will be there watching us in love,
Go now in peace, in faith and in love.
Amen. Amen. Amen!
ORGAN POSTLUDE
Worship
Leader for Sunday October 26th:
Rev. Micheline Montreuil
Lay
Reader for Sunday October 26th:
Diane Revill
Greeter
for Sunday October 26th:
Beatrice
Moffitt
DON’T
FORGET: The latest edition of the
church newsletter “Trinity Connected” has
been published and your copy is available to pick up at the back of the sanctuary. You can also view our newsletter online at
our church website.
MINUTES: The minutes from the last Session and
Stewards meeting have been posted at the back of the church on the bulletin board. Please take the time to read them if you
wish.
SHEILA’S
PANTRY: The cupboard will reopen
again this Wednesday October 22nd from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. Thank you for your ongoing support. Items
needed at this time:
§ Canned
potatoes
§ Canned
vegetables (green/yellow beans, corn)
§ Canned
fruit (peaches, fruit cocktail, peaches, fruit cups)
§ Jam
§ Instant
potatoes (mashed, scalloped)
§ Margarine
or butter
§ Fresh
oranges
UCW:
The UCW ladies will be meeting this Wednesday October 22nd
at 12:30 pm in the board room.
All women are welcome to join.
SPAGHETTI
DINNER: We will be having our spaghetti
dinner fundraiser this Saturday October 25th from 4:30 pm t 6:30 pm. Cost is $12 per person, $6 per child. Meat, vegetarian and gluten free options will
be available. To reserve your seat, please
contact Rebecca at 613-374-2777 or office@h-vpastoralcharge.org by Thursday
October 16th. A big thank you to David Shane and all
involved for organizing this big event.
CHRISTMAS
HOLIDAY SALE: Trinity will once again be
participating in the annual sale here in the church hall on Saturday November 1st,
from 9 am to 2 pm. We will be
providing a delicious lunch, baked goods and raffle baskets to raise funds for
the church. If you are interested in
contributing to the lunch, baked goods or the raffle basket, a sign up sheet is
available at the back of the church. If you have further questions, please speak to
Jean Clair at 613-374-2017.
BLESSING
BOX: Do you have any spare
change in your pocket or purse? If so, the
Blessing Box is located at the back of the church sanctuary. All funds received go towards sending kids to
Camp
Quin Mo Lac.
Thank you for your support.
WEBSITE: If you have missed Sunday morning service,
you can view the bulletin, announcements and the service online at our church
website. https://www.h-vpastoralcharge.org
HYMN
FESTIVAL: You are invited to the
official launch of the United Church of Canada’s newest hymn resource, “Then
Let Us Sing!.
This event will take place this Friday October 24th at 7:30
pm at the Orleans United Church (1111 Orleans Blvd). For more information, please see the poster
on the bulletin boards in the upper hall and at the back of the church
sanctuary.