Sunday October
18, 2026
Worship
Leader: Rev. Catherine Oxenford-Grant
Lay Reader: Linda Brown
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements:
We Come to Worship
Introit:
“Christ Within Us Hidden”
(MV #162)
Lighting the Christ Candle:
One: We light
this candle to remind ourselves that Jesus Christ is the light of the
world.
Call to Worship:
One: We are
summoned here by our holy God,
All: who calls us
each by name, and gathers us together in the unity of Jesus Christ.
Opening Prayer:
All: Gracious and loving God, we come into your
presence, each of us different yet all of us your beloved children. We may come
in joy or we may be suffering or in sorrow. Take us in, we pray. Take us into a
place where all is about You, around You and in
You. Forgive us our human frailties and
strengthen us by your Holy Spirit. Amen.
Words of Assurance:
One: For all who
come to their God in humility, repentance and love – here is the Good News! In
Jesus Christ, all are forgiven.
All: Amen!
*Opening Hymn: “Christ is Made the Sure
Foundation” (VU #325) Vss.
1, 2 & 4
1.
Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone,
chosen of the Lord, and precious, binding all the church in one, holy Zion’s
help for ever, and its confidence alone.
2.
To this temple where we call you, come, O Lord of hosts, today; with
your faithful loving-kindness hear your servants as they pray, and your fullest
benediction shed within its alls always.
4.
Laud and honour to the Father, laud and honour to the Son, laud and
honour to the Spirit, ever three and ever one, one in might, and one in glory,
while unending ages run.
Ministry of Music: “Bathe Me in Your
Light” (MV #82)
We Give Back
The Offering:
*OFFERTORY HYMN: “Grant Us, God, the Grace” (VU
#540)
Grant us, God, the
grace of giving, with a spirit large and free, that ourselves and all our
living we may offer faithfully.
*Offering Prayer: (Unison)
We bring our gifts to you, O God.
Here is the work of our hands and the love of our hearts. Accept them and use them, through the spirit
of Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer. Amen.
Today’s question: To whom does it all belong?
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.
We Listen
Scripture Readings:
Gospel: Matthew
22: 15-22 (read by Rev. Cat)
Message:
“In
Polite Company”
We Pray
Hymn: “Jesus,
Remember Me” (VU #148) (Sing twice)(Please remain seated)
Jesus, remember me when you come into
your kingdom. Jesus remember
me when you come into your kingdom.
Prayers of the People
We
are Sent Forth
*Closing Hymn: “Blessed
Assurance” (VU #337)
1.
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of the Spirit, washed in
Christ’s blood. This is my story, this
is my song, praising my Saviour all the day long; this is my story,
this is my song, praising my Saviour all the day long.
2.
Perfect submission, perfect delight!
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight; angels descending, bringing
from above echoes of mercy, whispers of love. This is my story, this is my song, praising my Saviour all the day
long; this is my story, this is my song, praising my
Saviour all the day long.
3.
Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Saviour am happy and
blessed; watching and waiting, looking above, filled with God’s goodness, lost
in Christ’s love. This is my story, this
is my song, praising my Saviour all the day long; this is my story,
this is my song, praising my Saviour all the day long.
*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)
ANNOUNCEMENTS & MEETINGS
Worship Leader
for Sunday October 25th:
Rev. Ian Mackay
Lay Reader for
Sunday October 25th:
Marg Smith
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Jane Mackay October
8th
May God’s richest
blessings shine upon you!!
Birthday
Sunday:
Wishing everyone who celebrates a birthday in October a very happy
birthday. Happy
birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. May God’s richest blessings rest upon you!
OCTOBER FELLOWSHIP: Please stay following the service today to
enjoy a lovely fall feast. Come
celebrate Thanksgiving with your church family.
TRINITY CHRISTMAS CHOIR: Our Christmas choir has started to
practice. It is not too late to join if you
wish to sing. We practice Thursdays at
1:30 pm.
BAG TAG REQUEST: The church is getting VERY low on garbage bag
tags. If you have some kicking around
in a drawer that you won’t be using, please consider donating them to the
church. Tags can be placed
in the offering plate at the back of the church, or on the church kitchen
counter. Thank you.
CHILI & SOCIAL TIME: Bring your family, invite a neighbour, and
come enjoy some chilli and social time this Saturday October 24th
from 11:30 pm to 2:00 pm. Admission by donation.
NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY: Some of the new church directories are
complete and available at the back of the church for you to pick up. If you do not see your name on one, do not
panic! There has been a slight
delay in the delivery of the binding supplies.
Your directory should be available next week – so sorry for the
delay.
UCW MEETING: The next meeting of the UCW will be held
on Wednesday October 28th at 12:20 pm in the church Memorial Room. All women are welcome to attend.
WOMEN’S
SOCIAL: All women are
welcome to join the Women’s Social at the Verona Free Methodist Church this
Tuesday October 20th from 1-3 pm. Trish McEwen will be the guest speaker and
will be speaking on “Celebrating Differences.” Coffee, tea and dessert will be served. Please RSVP to Tricia LaFontaine
by October 18th at 613-530-7621 (call or text)
THANK
YOU: The church looks
absolutely beautiful for fall!! Thank
you so much to Noreen Peters who her hard work and creativity in making our
sanctuary feel warm and welcoming.
You time and talent are so appreciated!
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE: Please mark your calendars for Saturday November 7th
from
9:00 am to 2:00 pm for the Annual Holiday Craft Sale. There will be a variety of local artists and
vendors selling their wares, and Trinity will provide the lunch, bake table,
and raffle baskets.
SMALL CHANGE, BIG DIFFERENCE: The Camp Quin-Mo-Lac
box as well as the Blessing Box is available every week at the back of the
church sanctuary if you wish to contribute any spare change.
CHURCH NEWSLETTER: We are starting to gear up for our latest
issue of “Trinity Connected.” If
you have something you would like included in the newsletter, please send it to
John McDougall or Rebecca Peters.
FOODBANK REQUESTS: Thank you to
everyone who donates on a regular basis to the Foodbank. It is very much appreciated.
The Verona
Satellite Foodbank will be open again on Thursday November 12th at the
Verona Free Methodist Church from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, and is looking
for donations of the following (and please check expiry dates!): Peanut Butter, Disposable razors, Bar Soaps,
Boxed Scalloped Potatoes, Shampoo and Conditioner, Cake mix and Icing, Jam,
Instant Mashed Potatoes, Paper Towels, Knorr Side
Dishes (noodles/rice packets), Dish Detergent, Hamburger Helper, Beans (kidney
or chick peas – no brown beans please), Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, Salad
Dressing, Cheese Whiz, Apple Sauce (in the jar please), and boxes of Jello.
GOOD FOOD, FULL BELLIES: The Verona Lions are now a distribution
centre for the Good Food Box. The
Good Food Box is a monthly produce box which anyone can order that provides
fresh fruit and vegetables. The
produce box changes each month depending on what is well-priced and
available. Prices range from $6 to $17 per box. For more information or if
you would like to order, please see the printed poster on the church hall
bulletin board.