HARROWSMITH-VERONA PASTORAL CHARGE
UNITED CHURCH
OF CANADA
Worship
Time: 10 a.m at Trinity, Verona
Office Phone: 613-372-2525 or 613-374-2777
Minister: The Rev’d. Catherine Oxenford-Grant
613-246-7287
Email: cat.oxenfordgrant@gmail.com
Retired
Voluntary Minister: The Rev’d. Ian MacKay
Licensed Lay
Worship Leader: Sheila Anthony
Office
Administrator: Rebecca Peters
Director of
Music: Stan Stinchcombe
Website: www.h-vpastoralcharge.org
e-mail: office@h-vpastoralcharge.org
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The Mission of Trinity
United Church is to be the ears, eyes, feet,
hands and heart of Christ in the Harrowsmith-Verona
area and in the world. |
March 17, 2019
Lent 2
Lay Reader: Glenda
Turner
Prelude:
Pastorale (Wesley)
Welcome and Announcements:
We Come to Worship
Introit: May We but Wait
Lighting the Christ
Candle: (Responsively)
One:
This is the light of Christ breaking into our lives, crumbling walls, setting
us free to live, work and love wholly!
All: Thanks be to
God!
Lenten
Candle Liturgy- A Journey with Jesus
Call to Worship: (Responsively)
One:
May the warmth of God’s love welcome us.
All: May the grace of
Jesus’ life inspire us.
One:
May the movement of the Spirit among us lift our hearts in praise.
Opening Prayer: (Unison)
God of Abraham and
Sarah; God of us all: throughout the ages you have called people to journey in
faithfulness along the Lenten way. Give us a sense of adventure, even in this
Lenten season, that we may move toward the new life of Easter with confidence and
hope. We pray in Jesus’ name, who is our Companion and Guide. Amen
Words of Assurance:
One:
God enters into the deepest striving for good within each one of us, and gives
us the strength and the will to follow. Be assured that God loves us.
All: Thanks be to
God!
*Opening Hymn: VU # 108 “Throughout
These Lenten Days and Nights”
Ministry of Music: My
Soul Is Thirsting for You
We Give Back
Food Bank Collection:
The Offering:
*OFFERTORY HYMN: VU # 541 “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow”
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.
*Offering Prayer: (Unison)
All we have and are is a gift from you, Loving God. As we thank you with
our voices, help us to thank you with our lives. Bless the gifts we bring and
the gifts we are, that together we may be a blessing to your world. Amen.
Something to Ponder: “Look up, look way up!”
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.
Hymn: VU # 662 “Lead Me, God”
We Listen
Minute for Mission:
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Artistic Hope and Healing Our gifts for ministries like
River Bend Integrated Community Ministries support programs of healing and
reconciliation. The core of Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan, is home to many Indigenous people. Beyond the core are
communities of non-Indigenous people. Each year, River Bend holds a program
called the 10 x 10 project. This is an art project where people living in the
core are invited to paint on a 10 x 10 canvas that will be displayed in an
art show to all the communities in Saskatoon. Last year, 80 canvases were
handed out and 73 returned for the show. Minister and Coordinator Jane Jupe says she has grown so much in her interactions with
artists. “I have come to realize how important it is in so many ways; it
builds community between artists, and helps people heal.” Artist Kandis Caplan created a
beautiful image from beads of an Indigenous girl without facial features. She
explained the importance of sharing her story of sexual assault, saying that
it happens to many young Indigenous girls. We are called to love our neighbours! Your gifts for Mission & Service offer
moments of healing every day at River Bend Integrated Community Ministry. 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. |
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: Psalm 27 ( VU pg 754)- responsively
Message: “Count the Stars”
Moment of Silent
Reflection
We Pray
Hymn: VU # 348 “O Love,
How Deep” Vs. 2 (please remain seated)
Prayers of the
People:
We
are Sent Forth
*Closing Hymn: VU # 713 “I See a New Heaven”
Commissioning and Benediction
*CHORAL BENEDICTION “Go Now in Peace” – Besig/Price
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: Grave (Alcock)
(Note: “*” You are invited to stand)
Worship Leader for March 24th:
Sheila Anthony
Lay Reader for 24th:
Linda Brown
Norma Dowker
March 22nd
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 CDs please contact Don Coleman
at 613-483-2450 if you would like one.
Fellowship: Please note there will be
no fellowship this Sunday after service.
We will be having it next Sunday March 24th.
UCW: The next UCW meeting will be held on
Wednesday March 27th from 1-2:30pm.
Please also see reverse for a special UCW event.
Looking
Ahead: The Frontenac Women’s Chorus will be presenting an evening of
songs to make you smile. Please join us
here in the Trinity Sanctuary on Saturday April 27th at 7:30pm. Patty Smith, directory and Kate Van Allen,
accompanist. Special Guest Ellie Goud on Violin.
Suggested admission is $10+.
Refreshments will follow the concert.