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: Rev.
Catherine Oxenford-Grant 613-246-7287
Email: cat.oxenfordgrant@gmail.com
Voluntary
Retired Minister: Rev. Ian MacKay
Licensed Lay
Worship Leader: Sheila Anthony
Office
Administrator: Jonathan Davies
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. |
August 19,
2018 Pentecost + 13
Lay
Reader: Linda Brown
Prelude:
Welcome and Announcements:
We Come to Worship
Introit:
Lighting the Christ
Candle: (Responsively)
All: We light this
candle, acknowledging the presence of Christ with us, in worship and in daily
discipleship.
Call to Worship: (Responsively)
One:
We have been called by God to give our hearts.
All: We have been called
by God to show God’s love to all.
One:
We have been called by God to be disciples.
All: We have all been
called by God, and now we respond in worship.
Opening Prayer: (Unison)
God, as we gather this morning, give us grace to truly
seek you. Free us from the cares that claim our thoughts and fill our hearts,
we pray. Calm our fears that drive us to despair. We are your people yet, too
often, we have not witnessed to the grace you share with us. We have judged, rejected
and found excuses not to love. Forgive us and open our hearts to your grace so
we may love others as you love all of us. Amen.
Words of Assurance:
One: Jesus came to us to
bring us this good news. God forgives us, Jesus invites us and the Spirit helps
us.
All: We are created in Christ Jesus to do good things.
May we live as God has intended for us.
Thanks be to God!
*Opening Hymn: VU #325 “Christ Is Made the
Sure Foundation”
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.
Ministry of Music:
We Give Back
Food Bank Collection:
The Offering:
*OFFERTORY
HYMN: VU # 542“We Give You But Your Own”
We
give you but your own, what-e’er the gift may be, all
that we have is yours alone, we give it gratefully.
*Offering
Prayer: (Unison)
God
of all good, we bring our gifts to you. Use them, we pray, to fulfill your holy
purpose in the world. Amen.
Something
to Ponder: What about the vegetarians?
*Hymn: VU # 574“Come, Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love”
(Vss.
1, 2, & 4)
We Listen
Minute for Mission:
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Safe Haven, Stepping Stone Our gifts for Mission &
Service create community and support people living on the margins. Centre 507, located at Centretown United Church in Ottawa, is an adult drop-in
centre and support service that describes itself in its motto: “Safe Haven,
Stepping Stone.” Each day, 100 or more people—many facing such challenges as
homelessness, poverty, addiction, mental illness, unstable housing, chronic
unemployment, and physical abuse— come into the centre seeking a safe and
friendly environment. Daniel Hayward is a former
chaplain at Centre 507. He reminisces about his days journeying with the
people who drop in: “A lot of coffee and many games of chess! I remember
listening to a man who had been released from prison in Kingston, got on the
bus to Ottawa, and ended up right away at 507, which is two blocks from the
bus station. A young woman came in looking for support; she was pregnant and
had been rejected by her church. Parents would arrive, searching for adult
children who could be on the streets in Ottawa. A volunteer from a local
United Church would repair clothing for grateful participants. “I led memorial services for
participants who had died. One man had no family or money at all and received
the solitary burial provided by the government, but the people of Centre 507
and Centretown United showed up so that he would
not be alone. Centre 507 staff, volunteers, and participants make a great
effort to ensure that no one feels abandoned.” Mission & Service cares
for these neighbours. 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:
New Testament: Ephesians
5: 14-20 (More rules for living)
Gospel: John 6: 51-58
(Flesh &
blood of Jesus)
Message: “Not for the Faint of Heart”
We
Pray
VU #411 “O God, We Call” – sing twice
(please remain seated)
Prayers of the People:
We
are Sent Forth
*Closing Hymn: VU # 670 “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
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:
(Note: “*” You are invited to stand)
Lay Reader Aug. 26:
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
Thanksgiving
Apple Pie Sale: We need you!!! Peelers, cutters, mixers, gofers, apple
washers, measurers, BUYERS, set-up people.
Sept 27 – 1 PM: set-up,
pre-mixing, apple washing. Sept 28 – 8
AM: pastry-making, peeling, cutting,
mixing, bagging, gofer (with car).
Phone: Linda Brown if you can
help. 374-9990 (a message can be left)
Church Request: stamps, pop tabs, large plastic milk bags (but not Reid Riverside
bags), Canadian Tire money, and tin cans (please save cans until December).
Thank you for your support
SOUTH FRONTENAC COMMUNITY
SERVICES:
Food Bank Request: cereal, granola bars, rice, soda
crackers, canned meat, peanut butter, Jam, fruit cups, individual apple sauce,
canned tomatoes, toilet paper. Thank You