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

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 20

Minister: Rev. Micheline Montreuil

Lay Reader: Beatrice Moffitt

WE GATHER

ORGAN PRELUDE

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE

HYMN: “Come and Find the Quiet Centre” (VU #374)

1. Come and find the quiet centre in the crowded life we lead, find the room for hope to enter, find the frame where we are freed: clear the chaos and the clutter, clear our eyes, that we can see all the things that really matter, be at peace, and simply be.

2. Silence is a friend who claims us, cools the heat and slows the pace, God it is who speaks and names us, knows our being, face to face, making space within our thinking, lifting shades to show the sun, raising courage when we’re shrinking, finding scope for faith begun.

3. In the Spirit let us travel, open to each other’s pain, let our loves and fears unravel, celebrate the space we gain: there’s a place for deepest dreaming, there’s a time for heart to care, in the Spirit’s lively scheming there is always room to spare!

SCRIPTURE SENTENCES: Psalm 15 (VU #736)

Within your holy place, O God, who shall a dweller be?

God, who may be a guest in your house,

Or who may dwell on your holy mountain? Within your holy place, O God, who shall a dweller be?

One who leads a blameless life,

Who does what is right, who speaks truthfully from the heart;

One whose tongue is free from malice,

Who never wrongs a friend, who utters no reproach against a neighbour;

One who cannot respect the unworthy, but honours those who fear God;

Who stands by a promise given, though it be to personal disadvantage;

One who will not take interest on a loan, nor accept a bribe to testify against the innocent.

Whoever does this shall never be overthrown. Within your holy place, O God, who shall a dweller be?

CHORAL INTROIT: “Born in Human Likeness” (MV #47)

PRAYER: (Unison)

God of majesty and mystery, your love and purpose embrace the whole world. You set us in a world of beauty and bounty and invite us to meet you in the midst of wonders. You call us to love each other in the example of Jesus to make your world a place of justice and compassion. In this hour of worship, send us your Spirit of wisdom and grace so that we can live out the praise on our lips in our day-to-day living, which we offer to you, our one and only God. Jesus Christ was born one of us to show us God’s love for us. Jesus can to teach us God’s truth and touch us with God’s mercy. We confess we sometimes try to push Jesus away. We cling to what we think and resist your challenge to open our lives to others. We limit our generosity, convinced we can’t give any more. Forgive us God, we pray, when we turn away from the example that Jesus has set for us. AMEN.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE AND GRACE

ANTHEM: “Praise God for this Holy Ground” (MV #42)

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

HYMN: “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” (VU #357)

1. Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear, things I would ask him to tell me if he were here: scenes by the wayside, tales of the sea, stories of Jesus, tell them to me.

2. First let me hear how the children stood round his knee, and I shall fancy his blessing resting on me; words full of kindness, deeds full of grace, all in the lovelight of Jesus’ face.

3. Tell me, in accents of wonder, how rolled the sea tossing the boat in the tempest on Galilee! And how the Master, ready and kind chided the billows and hushed the wind.

4. Into the city I’d follow the children’s band, waving a branch of the palm tree high in my hand; one of his heralds, yes, I would sing loudest hosannas! Jesus is king!

5. Show me that scene in the garden of butter pain; and of the cross where my Saviour for me was slain. Sad ones or bright ones, so that they be stories of Jesus, tell them to me.

WE GIVE BACK

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

INVITATION TO BRING AN OFFERING

DEDICATION OF THE OFFERING (Standing) (VU #81)

Thanks for gifts all persons bring, love and trust and open hands. While we join our praise and sing, help us do what love demands. God all this in prayer we raise, let us bring forth better days.

OFFERTORY PRAYER: (Unison)

Living, Loving God, we will hear the story of Martha who offered the work of her hands to Jesus and Mary who offered her close attention. We bring the gifts we have to offer to you. Bless and multiply them. Show us how they can best serve your purposes in our church and in the world around us. AMEN.

WE LISTEN

SCRIPTURE READINGS:

Genesis 18:1-10 (Pg. 13)

Luke 10:38-42 (903)

HYMN: “On Eagle’s Wings” (VU #808)

1. You who dwell in the shelter of our God, who abide in this shadow of life, say to the Lord: “My refuge, my Rock in whom I trust.”

“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sin, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”

2. The snare of the fowler will never capture you, and famine will bring you no fear: under God’s wings your refuge, God’s faithfulness your shield.

“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sin, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”

3. You need not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day; though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come.

“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sin, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”

4. For to God’s angels is given a command to guard you in all of your ways; upon their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.

“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sin, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”

“And hold you, hold you in the palm of my hand.”

MESSAGE: “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World”

PREPARATION FOR PRAYER: (VU #400)

Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord send your Spirit in this place; Lord, listen to your children praying, send us love, send us power, send us grace!

PASTORAL PRAYER

WE GO FORTH

HYMN: “Take My Life and Let It Be” (VU #506)

1. Take my life, and let it be consecrated, all for thee; take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise.

2. Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of they love; take my feet, and let them be swift and purposeful for thee.

3. Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from thee; take my intellect, and use every power as thou shalt choose.

4. Take my will, and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine; take my heart, it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne.

5. Take my love: and I will pour at thy feet its treasure store; take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee.

BENEDICTION/COMMISSIONING

SENDING FORTH: Go Now in Peace (Don Besig/NancyPrice)

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 July 27^th:

Rev. Peter Bartlett

Lay Reader for Sunday July 27^th:

Diane Revill

Greeter for Sunday July 27^th:

Beatrice Moffitt

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.

Birthday Sunday: Wishing everyone who celebrates a birthday in July AND August a very happy birthday. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. May God’s richest blessings rest upon you!

FELLOWSHIP: Please join us following the service today for fellowship in the church hall.

** IMPORTANT: There will be a congregational meeting presented by the Property Committee next Sunday July 27^th 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.

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

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.

CLOSURE INFORMATION: Please note we will be closed for the month of August. Our facility will be getting some refreshing and we all deserve a much-needed break. 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.