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. 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.

April 12th, 2026 – 2nd Sunday of Easter

Worship Leader: Rev. Micheline Montreuil

Lay Reader: Nancy Moore-Carr

WE GATHER

ORGAN PRELUDE

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE

CALL TO WORSHIP:

HYMN: “Welcome, Happy Morning” (VU #161)

1. Welcome, happy morning! Age to age shall say; hell today is vanquished, heaven is won today: come then, True and Faithful, now fulfill your word; this is your third morning: rise, O buried Lord!

Welcome, happy morning! Age to age shall say; hell today is vanquished, heaven is won today!

2. Earth with joyful welcome clothes itself for spring; greets with life reviving our returning king: flowers in every pasture, leaves on every bough, speak of sorrows ended; Jesus triumphs now!

Welcome, happy morning! Age to age shall say; hell today is vanquished, heaven is won today!

3. Author and sustainer, source of life and breath; you for our salvation trod the path of death: Jesus Christ is living, God for evermore! Now let all creation hail him and adore.

Welcome, happy morning! Age to age shall say; hell today is vanquished, heaven is won today!

4. Loose our souls imprisoned, bound with Satan’s chain; al that now is fallen, raise to life again! Show your face in brightness, shine the whole world through; hope returns with daybreak, life returns with you.

Welcome, happy morning! Age to age shall say; hell today is vanquished, heaven is won today!

Scripture Sentences: (Responsive) Psalm 16 (VU #738)

Protect me, God: I trust in you.

Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I have said to God, “You are my God; from you alone comes all my prosperity.”

All my delight is in the faithful who dwell in the land, and in those who excel in virtue.

But as for those who run after other gods, their troubles shall me multiplied.

Libations of blood I will not offer to those gods, nor will I take their names upon my lips. Protect me, God: I trust in you.

You, God, are my allotted portion and my cup;

You yourself have cast my lot.

My boundaries enclose a pleasant land;

Indeed I have a noble heritage.

I will thank you, God, for giving me counsel;

At night also you teach my heart.

I keep you always before me;

You are on my right hand, therefore I shall not fall. Protect me, God: I trust in you.

So my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; for my body shall also rest in safety.

For you will not surrender me to the Grave, nor suffer your beloved to see the Abyss.

You will show me the path of life.

In your presence is fullness of joy; and from your right hand flow delights for evermore. Protect me, God: I trust in you.

CHORAL INTROIT:

PRAYER of Approach and Confession: (Unison)

Holy and Loving God, we come before you this morning to be filled with your spirit and to give you all the praise and worship that is due your holy name. Forgive us God when we fail to believe all that you try to show us and teach us through the resurrection of Jesus. We pray that you will meet us here with truth we can hear with confidence and with joy we can share with sincerity. Awaken us as we lift up our hands, our hearts and our voices to you and prepare us for everlasting life with Jesus the Christ. In the name of the risen Christ we pray. AMEN.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE AND GRACE

CHOIR ANTHEM

YOUTH TIME

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: “Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Give Thanks” (VU #179)

Hallelujah, hallelujah. Give thanks to the risen Christ; hallelujah, hallelujah! Give praise to God’s name.

1. Jesus is Lord of all the earth, firstborn of all creation

Hallelujah, hallelujah. Give thanks to the risen Christ; hallelujah, hallelujah! Give praise to God’s name.

2. Spread the good news o’er all the earth: Jesus has died and is risen.

Hallelujah, hallelujah. Give thanks to the risen Christ; hallelujah, hallelujah! Give praise to God’s name.

3. We have been crucified with Christ, now we shall live for ever.

Hallelujah, hallelujah. Give thanks to the risen Christ; hallelujah, hallelujah! Give praise to God’s name.

4. Come let us praise the living God, joyfully sing to our Saviours.

Hallelujah, hallelujah. Give thanks to the risen Christ; hallelujah, hallelujah! Give praise to God’s name.

(Children and teachers may leave for church school classes.)

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) (Tune #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)

Generous and giving God, all that we have is a gift from you. Receive this offering today for the work of your church and the glory of your kindom. Make us more fruitful servants and more faithful people as we continue to do your gracious will. Bless these gifts and bless those who give them. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.

WE LISTEN

SCRIPTURE READING: John 20:19-31

MESSAGE: “UNLOCKING THE DOORS”

HYMN: “Breathe On Me Breath of God” (VU #382)

1. Breathe on me, breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love what thou dost love, and do what thou wouldst do.

2. Breathe eon me, breath of God, until my heart is pure, until my will is one with thine, to do and to endure.

3. Breathe on me, breath of God, till I am wholly thine, until this earthly part of me glows with they fire divine.

4. Breathe on me, breath of God: so shall I never die, but live with thee the perfect life of thine eternity.

PASTORAL PRAYER

WE GO FORTH

HYMN: “Thine Is the Glory” (VU#173)

1. Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son: endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won. Angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away, kept the folded grave-clothes here the body lay.

Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son: endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won.

2. Lo, Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb! Lovingly he greets us, scatters fear and gloom. Let the church with gladness hymns of triumph sing, for the Lord now liveth: death hath lost its sting.

Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son: endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won.

3. No more we doubt thee, glorious Prince of life; life is nought without thee: aid us in our strife; make us more than conquerors, through they deathless love; bring us safe through Jordan to thy home above.

Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son: endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won.

BENEDICTION/COMMISSIONING

SENDING FORTH: (In Unison) (VU #964) (Sung Twice)

Go now in peace, go now in peace. May the love of God surround you everywhere, everywhere you may go.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & MEETINGS

Worship Leader for Sunday April 19^th

Rev. Catherine Oxenford-Grant

Lay Reader for Sunday April 19^th

Linda Brown

IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION: Included within your church bulletin today you will have received a letter in regards to the new Verona Satellite Food Bank. Nancy Moore-Carr will be addressing this information at the beginning of service today to answer any questions you may have.

FELLOWSHIP: We will be having potluck fellowship following the service next Sunday April 19^th. Please bring any food items (salads, sandwiches, eggs, crock pot dishes, etc) that you would like to share with others.

NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY: We will be putting together a new church directory. This directory will not include photos like our previous directory in 2019, but will only include all contact information (mailing address, phone numbers and email addresses). Please speak to Sharon Sole or Rebecca Peters should you wish to NOT have your contact information in this new directory.

FOODBANK NEEDS: The Verona Satellite Foodbank will be open again on Thursday May 14^th at the Verona Free Methodist Church and is asking for donations of the following:

· Jam

· Canned Meat (Tuna, Ham, Chicken, Salmon)

· Canned Chunky Soup

· Canned Fruit

· Personal Hygiene Items (shampoo, deodorant)

CHOIR CONCERT: Once again the Frontenac Women’s Chorus will be presenting their annual spring concert. This year they are celebrating their 30^th anniversary as a choir. The concert will be taking place on Saturday April 25^th at 7pm at the Verona Free Methodist Church (6804 Road 38, Verona). Admission is by free will donation, and a food item for the food bank.

THANK YOU: A heart felt thank you is extended to Noreen Peters and her crew for once again decorating our church sanctuary during the Lenton and Easter season.