HARROWSMITH-VERONA PASTORAL CHARGE
UNITED CHURCH
OF CANADA
Worship
Time: 10 a.m at Trinity, Verona
Main Church
Phone (Kitchen & Board Room) 613-777-5119
Phone:
613-372-2525 or 613-374-2777
Minister:
Catherine Oxenford-Grant B.A, M. Div 613-246-7287
Email: cat.oxenfordgrant@gmail.com
Office Hours Tues 1 – 4 p.m.
Office
Administrator: Natalie Wotherspoon
Office Hours Tues 9 -2 p.m.
Director of
Music: Stan Stinchcombe
Website: www.h-vpastoralcharge.org
e-mail: office@h-vpastoralcharge.org
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The
Mission of St. Paul’s and Trinity United Churches is to be the
ears, eyes, feet, hands and heart of Christ in the Harrowsmith-Verona area and in the world. |
April 29, 2018
Easter 5 Guest Speaker: Sheila Anthony
Lay
Reader: Bea Moffitt
Organ Prelude: Voluntary in
B flat (Greens 1695-1755)
Welcome and Announcements:
Lighting the Christ
Candle:
Invocation:
Like
a Healing Stream (Harding)
Call to Worship: (responsively)
One: Grace to you and peace
from God.
All: As Easter people we
give thanks to the One who makes all things new.
One:
Let us proclaim the wonder of the God who brings life out of death, joy out of
sadness, possibility out of despair.
All: In word, action, and
in gentleness of spirit, we celebrate this season of Easter joy.
Opening Prayer: (unison)
Creator of earth and sky,
of endless space and burning stars, we come together in the belief that we are
important to you. You created us; you sustain our lives; you fulfill us with
hope. We give thanks for the miracle of spring and for the power of new life
within us and our world; through Jesus Christ. Amen
Words of Assurance:
Opening Hymn: VU # 288 “Great
is Thy Faithfulness”
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.
Ministry of Music: I’ve
Just Seen Jesus – solo Ralph McInnes
Food Bank Collection:
The Offering:
OFFERTORY
HYMN: “Grant Us God” #540
Grant us, God, the grace of giving, with a spirit
large and free,
That ourselves and all our living, we may offer
faithfully.
DEDICATION OF
THE OFFERING: (unison)
Gracious God,
we bring these gifts as symbols of our openness to your Spirit of truth and
love, your Spirit of justice and peace, your Spirit of life stirring within us
and our world; in Christ’s name. Amen
CHILDREN’S
TIME: “Stand up – Sit down!”
Hymn: This Little Light of Mine – (Public domain)
This little light of mine, I’m
gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it
shine.
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 49:
1-7 (The servant of the Lord)
Luke 17:
1-10 (Jesus teaches His disciples)
Message: “Making a Difference”
Time for silent reflection
Hymn: VU #374 “Come
and Find the Quiet Centre”
Minute for Mission
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Supporting
People Entering Ministry Our gifts for Mission &
Service support theological education and support systems for the vocation of
ministry. Let’s hear this interview with Alana Martin, a candidate for
diaconal ministry. When did you know you were called to ministry? I started to feel a sense of a
call when I was a teenager, but didn’t start discerning what that really
meant for me until I was a young adult. Growing up, my mom was studying to be
a diaconal minister and through that exposure I felt a strong connection to
that type of ministry. What is it about diaconal ministry that spoke to your call? Education, service, and
pastoral care—I feel so called to the ministries diaconal ministers are commissioned
to. I also know my ministry will benefit greatly from the diaconal training
program. What are you most excited about in your training for ministry? The hands-on practicality of
the program, the intense learning circles, and being in the program with
other students across The United Church of Canada sharing in community
together. What would you like to say to the people who give to Mission
& Service? Because of your generous
donations, students at the Centre for Christian Studies are able to deepen
their theological study and ministry gifts. I am truly grateful for your
support and your endorsement of us to become and continue to be leaders
within the church. Our gifts to Mission &
Service support theological schools across the country and people studying to
enter ministry in the United Church. If Mission
& Service giving is already a regular part of your life, thank you so
much! If you have not given, please join me in making Mission & Service
giving a regular part of your life of faith. Loving our neighbour is at the
heart of our Mission & Service. |
Prayers of the People
Closing Hymn: VU # 649 “Walk with Me”
Commissioning and Benediction:
CHORAL CLOSING (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.
POSTLUDE: Arabesque (Burgmuller)
(Note: “**” Please stand if you are able.)
Resources used in the preparation
of this service: Worship for
All Seasons II- Year B.
Lay Reader May 6: Darlene Nicole
Weekday Services: Tuesdays from 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. All are welcome. For more info please contact
the office 613 374-2777
Sunday Sermons On-Line: Our sermons are now available online at
“www.h-vpastoralcharge.org”. We also have CD's please contact Carl
Turner at 613 374-1425 if you would like one.
Today: Guest Speaker Sheila
Anthony
Tuesday May 1st: Stewards/Session meeting at 7 p.m.
Sunday
May 6th:
Congressional Meeting after the service
Saturday
May 12th: Trinity Bake Sale This year, the Trinity
Stewards have voted to put any money raised at our Bake Sale towards the
new ramp for our church. We are hoping for a lovely assortment of PIES, MINI
PIES, CAKES, COOKIES, TEA BREADS, HOME MADE LOAVES OF BREAD, TARTS,
SQUARES, and OR MUFFINS. We would welcome anything yummy from your kitchen.
Let's all do our part to make this a worthwhile event
and rise as much as we can to get a ramp in place. If you are past your best
before date for pie-making, a monetary donation is always welcome.
We are always grateful for your support for Trinity.