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
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 27th:
Rev. Peter Bartlett
Lay
Reader for Sunday July 27th:
Diane Revill
Greeter
for Sunday July 27th:
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 27th
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 5th as well as on Wednesday August 6th. 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 5-7th. 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 15th.
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.