Trinity 9:15 A.M.
St. Paul’s 11:00 A.M.
Minister: Rev.
Lynda Price Home Phone: 547-8081
Director of Music:
Annabelle Twiddy e-mail: lynda.price@kos.net
Office Telephone: 372-2525
Web Site: www.h-vpastoralcharge.org
e-mail: hvpc@sympatico.ca
The
Mission of Trinity and St. Paul’s United Churches
is
to be the ears, eyes, feet, hands and heart of Christ
in
the Harrowsmith-Verona area and in the world.
Sunday –
May 11, 2008
Pentecost
Christian
Family Sunday
Readers
today are Dianne Vickery at Trinity and
Elaine
Lazier at St. Paul’s
GATHERING
PRELUDE
INTROIT (Trinity) Gracious Spirit Holy Ghost
(St. Paul’s) Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm
104 Part Two 827
“God’s
Spirit brings life and renewal.”
OPENING
PRAYER (unison)
Gracious God, on this day of Pentecost, we celebrate
the coming of your Spirit in power upon your
church.
We praise you that in all times and places, your
Spirit
has moved in and among your people, bringing energy,
purpose, and joy. Send your Spirit upon
us today, that
we might truly be your people, sent
forth in service to
the world. Amen.
**HYMN Come and Find the Quiet Centre 374
SCRIPTURE READING 1
Corinthians 12:3b-13
“One
Spirit, many gifts.”
MUSIC
MINISTRY (Trinity)
Perhaps Love
(St.
Paul’s) Though I May Speak
CHILDREN’S HYMN Jesus Loves Me 365
Jesus loves me, this I know,
for the Bible tells me so;
little ones to him belong,
in his love we shall be strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
CONCERNING THE WORD
“One
does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of
God.” Deuteronomy 8:3b
SCRIPTURE READING John
20:19-23
“Jesus
appears though the doors are locked.”
**HYMN Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness 375
SERMON So Much to
Celebrate!
MINUTE
FOR MISSION No one is
alone on the journey through life. As
God is with us, we should be with each other.
Prayer Requests Please put your prayer requests on the
offering plate and they will be included in Prayers
of the People.
Grant us,
God, the grace of giving,
with a spirit large and free,
that
ourselves and all our living
we may offer faithfully.
HYMN Spirit
of God, Descend upon My Heart vs. 1,2 378
(please remain seated)
** HYMN Spirit of God, Descend upon My
Heart vs. 3,4 378
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
One: Go within the loving embrace of Mother God.
embrace
to the world.
One: Go within the nurturing guidance of the
Spirit.
share
what we have with those in need.
One: Go within the companionship of Jesus, our
brother.
All: We go to laugh and to giggle with other children,
to
continue learning the rules of God’s game of love.
May the
grace of Christ attend us,
And
the love of God surround us,
And
the Holy Spirit keep us,
Now and ever. Amen.
POSTLUDE
Resources used in the preparation of this service are Gathering, New
Proclamation
Thank you to Carolyn Brown and Jennifer Bennett for
sharing their gifts of music with us this morning while Annabelle enjoys
a much deserved holiday!
Reminders: Please remember that both
churches are scent-free.
Today we welcome into the St. Paul’s Church Family
by the Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Jordyn Ryann Wolsey
daughter of Miranda and Ryan Wolsey
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm the Charge Office will
be open at St. Paul’s.
Submissions for the bulletin are due by noon
Wednesdays so it can be printed on Thursdays. (Tel: 372-2525).
Judy’s tel: 353-1768;
e-mail: hvpc@sympatico.ca
Please tell Lynda if you know of someone who is ill,
hospitalized or would like a call or visit.
Please Note: Official
Board Minutes are available on our website.
Announcement:
St.
Paul’s Church Council is pleased to announce that
Amy Rose has been hired as the
Custodian at St. Paul’s.
The Church Council of St. Paul’s and the Session of Trinity send messages of sympathy, encouragement,
congratulations etc. to the wider church families. The elders responsible for
this ministry are Eileen van der Zwan at St. Paul’s and Barb Joyce at Trinity.
Please call if you know of someone who would appreciate
a card.
Heather-Ann and Doug Code
wish to invite you to a
90th Birthday
Celebration honouring their mother,
Inez Code.
The Celebration will take
place on Saturday, May 31, 2008
between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00
p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
at Trinity United Church,
Verona. Best wishes only please.
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May 12 to May 18 |
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Mon May 12 |
Church Council at St. Paul’s will meet at 6:15 pm. |
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Tue May 13 |
Tuesday Lunch at St. Paul’s – Cost $5.00 - 11:30 to 1:00 pm. Choir Practice at St. Paul’s at 7:00 pm. |
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Wed May 14 |
Membership Class meets at St. Paul’s at 7:00 pm. |
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Thur May 15 |
Choir Practice at Trinity at 7:30 pm. |
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Sun May 18 |
Worship Service at Trinity at 9:15 am.
Worship Service at St. Paul’s at 11:00 am.
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Canadian Tire Money Wanted! Both Trinity and St. Paul’s welcome donations of Canadian Tire
Money to be used to purchase small items needed around the churches.
Calling
for Photos! The United Church of Canada will pay you
$100 for each photo they use for the bulletin covers for 2010. The form to submit with photos is available
at the back of the church or from the church office. Deadline is June 27th.
St.
Paul’s Church Council will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, May 12th at
6:15 pm. to conduct the regular business of the Council. At 7:30 pm. we will be joined by the Mayor
and Township Council representatives to discuss the proposed manse sale. The May 13th meeting of Council
is cancelled.
Memorial
Cemetery Service
at the Verona Cemetery will be held on Sunday, May 25th at 2:00
pm. Please bring a lawn chair.
Sunday
School at Trinity
will finish on Sunday, May 25th.
Anniversary
Sunday at Trinity We are hoping to have lots of former members
and ministers at the Trinity Anniversary Service on June 8th.
The
Guest Speaker will be Rev. Nancy Hardy who served as co-chair of
the Hymn
& Worship Resource Committee for our Voices United hymn book. If you know someone we should invite back,
please call or contact them.
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Third Annual Trinity Family & Friends Dinner |
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Saturday
– June 7th at 6:00 pm. |
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Join us for a hot dinner catered
by Joyce Casement. |
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Bring family, friends and all your
neighbours! |
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Adults: $12.25 Children (6 to 12) $6.25 |
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Children ( 5 and under) free |
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Family Rate - $26.00 |
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You must reserve by May 31st! |
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Mark your envelope “Trinity Family
Dinner” |
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Inside write the names of all
attending and enclose the correct amount of cash or cheque. |
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What a great way to celebrate our
anniversary and kick-off summer! |
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Everyone welcome – please join us! |
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TRINITY ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND
JUNE 6 TO 8, 2008
FRIDAY JUNE 6 at 7:00 pm.
The celebrations
begin on Friday night with a concert by the vocal ensemble MELODIA
MONDAY, with an evening of sacred, jazz and pop music, with guest
conductor Carol Ramer. This group of 17 singers was formed in 2002 and features
singers from Kingston, Newburg, Gananoque, Sydenham and Lansdowne. In 2008, Melodia
Monday was awarded the Shelagh Leach prize for Choirs at the Kingston Kiwanis
Music Festival. Tickets are available for
$ 5.00 from Trinity choir members, Local Family Farms in Verona or at the door. Proceeds go to the Trinity "Pay Down The Debt" Campaign.
SATURDAY JUNE 7
Family and Friends Dinner at 6.00. See reservation information.
SUNDAY JUNE 8
Anniversary Sunday Service at 9.15 with guest minister Rev. Nancy Hardy. Nancy is a retired minister now living in Toronto and was a co-editor of Voices United. The service will be followed by birthday cake and home made ice-cream.
Please put these dates on your calendar and let families, past Trinity members and friends know about our celebrations.
Islands
In The Sun Travelogue presented by Meikle & Margaret
Turner and sponsored by Portland District and Area Heritage Society at Trinity
United Church on Tuesday May 13th from 2 to 4 pm. Cost is $3.00. Join us and visit St. Vincent, The Grenadines and Madeira.
What
a Wonderful World
a concert with choirs of St. Andrew’s By-The-Lake and Faith United on May 23 at
7:30 pm. See poster.
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Membership |
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Would you like to learn more about |
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The United Church of Canada? |
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Do you attend church but just
haven’t got around to becoming a member? |
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Did you know you can become a
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Transferring your membership from
another church (with your permission this can be done through the church
office) or by Profession of Faith. |
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Why become a member? Attending church does not make you a
member – you are an adherent on the church list. Membership gives you voting privileges on matters related to
the pastoral relationship. Only
members may sit on Session or Council. |
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Lynda will be offering a two-part
membership preparation course in May.
Dates are: Wednesday, May 14 from 7 to 8:30 pm. at
St. Paul’s |
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Wednesday, May 21 from 7 to 8:30
pm. at Trinity |
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Please speak to Lynda if you are
interested in joining the church. |
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