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, July 27, 2025

Worship Leader: Rev Dr Peter Bartlett

Lay Reader: Diane Revill

WE GATHER

ORGAN PRELUDE

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE

HYMN: “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky” (VU #509)

1. I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in deepest sin my hand will save. I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.

2. I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain, I have wept for love of them; they turn away. I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone. I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.

3. I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame, I will asset a feast for them; my hand will save. Finest bread I will provide till their hearts be satisfied. I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.

SCRIPTURE SENTENCES

CHORAL INTROIT: “There is Room for All” (MV #62)

LITANY OF APPROACH:

One: Greetings fellow travelers in faith.

All: We come to celebrate God’s presence.

One: And God’s love through Jesus Christ.

All: We come to remember Christ’s life and ministry.

One: And the life we are called to live.

All: We come to live out our faith.

One: We come to continue our journey.

All: Let us rejoice in God’s gift to us!

PRAYER (Unison)

God loves us, so we are fully lovable. God accepts us, so we are fully acceptable. God binds us in the Holy Spirit so that we may love and accept one another. God

reconciles us in Christ so that we may overcome our doubt. Bound by the Holy Spirit, and guided by hands of Jesus Christ, we gather, we accept, we love, and we overcome our doubt. As God knows us, so too do we know God. Amen.

ANTHEM: “Water Flowing from the Mountains” (MV #87)

WE GIVE BACK

OUR OFFERINGS (Offering plates are available at the back of the church.)

DEDICATION OF THE OFFERING (Standing)

“Your Work, O God, Needs Many Hands” VU #537 vs 1

1. Your work, O God, needs many hands to help you everywhere, and some there are who cannot serve unless our gifts we share.

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:

Genesis 18:20-32 (Pg. 13-14)

Luke 11:1-13 (Pg. 903)

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: “It’s the Thought That Counts”

PREPARATION FOR PRAYER (Seated) “Holy Spirit Hear Us” (VU #377)

1. Holy Spirit, hear us, help us while we sing; breathe into the music of the praise we bring.

2. Holy Spirit, shine now on the book we read; light its holy pages with the truth we need.

3. Holy Spirit, prompt us when we bow to pray; speak within and teach us what we ought to say.

4. Holy Spirit, help us daily by your might, what is wrong to conquer, and to choose the right.

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: “Let All Things Now Living” (VU #242)

1. Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving to God our Creator triumphantly raise; who fashioned and made us, protected and stayed us, by guiding us on the end of our days. God’s banners are o’er us, pure light goes before us, a pillar of fire shining forth in the night; till shadows have vanished and darkness is banished, as forward we travel from light into Light.

2. By law God enforces, the stars in their courses and sun in its orbit obediently shine; the hills and the mountains, the rivers and fountains, the depths of the ocean proclaim God divine. We, too, should be voicing our love and rejoicing; with glad adoration a song let us raise: till all things now living unite in thanksgiving, to God in the highest, hosanna and praise.

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 September 7^th:

Rev. Micheline Montreuil

Lay Reader for Sunday September 7^th:

Jane Mackay

Greeter for Sunday September 7^th:

Linda Shane

CLOSURE INFORMATION: Please note we will be closed for the month of August. This includes our church office. Voicemails and emails WILL be checked frequently throughout the day. Should you need pastoral care, please contact the church office either by email or phone (office@h-vpastoralcharge.org or 613-374-2777) or Rev. Ian Mackay at 613-374-3691.

VISITORS: We wish to extend a warm welcome to you. If you would like a copy of our newsletter to read, please pick one up at the back of the sanctuary today.

** IMPORTANT: There will be a congregational meeting presented by the Property Committee following the service today regarding expenditures to replace the cement steps to the fellowship hall, as well as repairs to the bell tower. Both of these repairs are a safety issue.

THANK YOU: We had a lovely fellowship potluck last Sunday. Thank you to everyone who participated in the set up, the clean up, and in the preparation and bringing of some very tasty food! No one left hungry! The next fellowship potluck will be held on Sunday September 21^st.

HELP NEEDED: During our closure in August, we will be refreshing the upper church hall with some paint. This requires volunteers; many hands make for light work. This work will be held on Tuesday August 5^th as well as on Wednesday August 6^th. Time still to be determined. If you are interested in helping with the painting, there are signup sheets at the back of the church. If you have any questions, please inquire with Andy Adamson at 613-389-3619. Thank you.

A PURPOSEFUL JOURNEY: The ECOR UCW is hosting “A Purposeful Journey” weekend at Camp Quin Mo Lac, September 5-7^th. Worship, music, workshops, night canoe or walk, skits, polar dips, great food, great friends, book flash, vespers and more! Please contact Darlene Nicol for more information and to register 613-374-3276. The deadline to register is August 15^th.

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER: Trinity will once again be hosting a community Spaghetti Fundraiser on Saturday September 27^th from 4:30‑6:30pm. Cost will be $12 per plate for adults, and $6 per plate for children under 10. You will be served spaghetti and sauce (meat and vegetarian options available), garlic bread, dessert and beverages. To reserve your seat, please contact the church office at 613-374-2777 or by email office@h-vpastoralcharge.org

SHEILA’S PANTRY: The food cupboard will be closed for the month August. Please no food donations until the start of September. Thank you for your ongoing support.