HARROWSMITH-VERONA PASTORAL CHARGE

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Worship Time:  10 am at Trinity, Verona

Office Phone: 613-372-2525 or 613-374-2777

Voluntary Associate Minister: Rev. Dr. Peter Bartlett

Retired Voluntary Minister: The Rev’d. 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.

 

 

May 24, 2026  Pentecost Sunday

Worship Leader:  Rev. Job Van Hartingsveldt

Lay Reader:  Bea Moffitt

 

Organ Prelude

Greetings and Announcements

Lighting of the Christ Candle

 

We gather as God’s People

 

Opening Hymn:  “O God, whose first Creative Word”   (VU #322)

1.  O God, whose first creative word set universes into place, who stretched across the whirling void infinities of time and space; O speak to our chaotic day a word of ordered grace, we pray.

 

2.  O Christ who came, the living word, proclaiming love’s redeeming power, who drained the tempter’s bitter cup and triumphed in earth’s darkest hour; O speak to our despair and pain a word that kindles hope again.

 

3.  O Spirit, ever-present word, God’s agent of transforming grace, who seeks to enter every heart with light its darkness to replace; O speak within the hearts we raise a joyful word of faith and praise.

 

Scripture Sentence:  “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” By this He meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive.  (John7: 37-39)

 

Choral Introit:  “I Have Called You by Your Name”   (MV #161)

 

Litany of Approach: (from Psalm 104)

One:  How many are your works, O Lord! In wisdom you made them all: the earth is full of your creatures.

All:  There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number – living things both large and small.

One:  These all look to you to give them their food at the proper time. When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand they are satisfied with good things.

All:  When you hide your face, they are terrified; when you take away their breath, they die and return to dust.

One:  When you send your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the earth.

All:  May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in His works – He who looks at the earth.

One:  I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.

All:  May our meditation be pleasing to Him as we rejoice in the Lord.

 

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

 

Assurance of Pardon:

One:  All the promises of God find their “yes” in Christ. That is why we utter the “Amen” through Him, to the glory of God. It is God who has put His seal upon us and given His Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

All:  In Christ, by the power of the Spirit, we are redeemed. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Anthem:  “Come Holy Spirit Come”

 

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.  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.

 

Hymn:  “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!

 

We give back

 

Tithes & Offerings acknowledged

 

Offertory Prayer

 

Response: VU #543 verse 1

We give thee but thine own, whate’er that gift may be,

All that we have is thine alone, a trust, O God from Thee.

 

We Listen for God’s Word

 

Scripture Readings: Acts 2:1-36

 

Prayer for Illumination

 

Sermon: What Does This Mean?

 

We Respond to God’s Word

 

Hymn:  “Holy Spirit, Source of Love”       (VU #515)

1.  Holy Spirit, source of love, who, to us, came from above, gifts of blessing to bestow on your waiting church below:  once again in love draw near to your servants gathered here.

 

2.  Give them light your truth to see, strength to serve you joyfully, daily power to conquer sin, patient faith the crown to win; shield them from temptation’s breath, keep them faithful unto death.

 

3.  When the sacred vow is made, when the hands are on them laid, come in this most solemn hour, with your sevenfold gifts of power; come, O blessed Spirit, come, make each eager heart your home.

 

Pastoral Prayer

 

Closing Hymn:  “Lord, you give the great Commission”vs 1 & 2 of VU #512

1.  Lord, you give the great commission: “Heal the sick and preach the word.”  Lest the church neglect its mission and gospel go unheard, help us witness to your purpose with renewed integrity; with the Spirit’s gifts empow’r us for the word of ministry.

2.  Lord, you call us to your service: “In my name baptize and teach.”  That the world may trust your promise, life abundant meant for each, give us all new fervor, draw us closer in community; with the Spirit’s gifts empow’r us for the work of ministry. 

 

Benediction

 

Sending Forth:  “Lord, You Give the Great Commission”  vs 4 & 5 of VU #512

Lord, you show us love’s true measure: “Father, what they do, forgive.”  Yet we hoard as private treasure all that you so freely give.  May your care and mercy lead us to a just society; with the Spirit’s gifts empow’r us for the work of ministry.

 

Lord, you bless with words assuring:  “I am with you to the end.”  Faith and hope and love restoring, may we serve as you intend, and, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity; with the Spirit’s gifts empow’r us for the work of ministry.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS & MEETINGS

Worship Leader for Sunday May 31st:

Rev. Catherine Oxenford-Grant

Lay Reader for Sunday May 31st:

Diane Revill

 

 

THANK YOU:  Thank you to Rachael for organizing last week’s potluck fellowship, and for everyone who participated by bringing food and helping with clean up.

 

UCW:  The UCW ladies will be meeting this Wednesday May 27th at 12:30 pm in the church Memorial Room.  All women are welcome to join.

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL GRADUATION:  There will be a Sunday School Graduation and Teachers Appreciation Day next Sunday May 31st.  This will also be the last day for Sunday School until the fall.

 

ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY:  Can you remember any memorable events that happened 140 years ago?  It was the Statue of Liberty’s dedication in New York, the birth of Coca Cola, Carl Benz patented the world’s first gas-powered automobile to name a few.  But more importantly, our wonderful church was founded and built – we are celebrating our 140th year!  We will be holding a farewell potluck luncheon for Rev. Dr. Peter and Maureen Bartlett.  The UCW will be providing a cake.  A few weeks ago we provided the congregation an opportunity to sign a card of farewell for Peter and Maureen; if you were unable to sign the card, please contact Rebecca Peters.  Please note there will be no potluck fellowship held on the regular 3rd Sunday of the month for the month of June due to this special farewell luncheon fellowship.

 

NEWSLETTER:  Your next edition of our church newsletter “Trinity Connected” is starting to be planned.  If you have any items you would like published, please speak to John McDougall or Rebecca Peters.

 

EMPTIES FOR A CAUSE:  Once again, the PCPS grade 8 graduates will be hosting a bottle drive and car wash to raise funds for their year end final trip and graduation ceremony.  Come donate your empties while the students wash your vehicle on Saturday June 6th from 9:00 am to 1:00pm in the Prince Charles Public School parking lot (6875 Road 38, Verona).  For more information, please see the poster on the bulletin board in the church hall.

 

NEW FOODBANK NEEDS:  The Verona Satellite Foodbank will be open again Thursday June 11th at the Verona Free Methodist Church and is asking for donations of the following:

·      Canned fruit

·      Tomato sauce

·      Pizza sauce

·      Canned mushrooms

·      Large Ziplock bags

·      Dish detergent

·      Vegetable oil

·      Pudding Cups