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

 

Sept 21

 

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

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS & MEETINGS

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.