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, November 16, 2025
Worship Leader: Ian Mackay
Lay Reader: John McDougall
WE GATHER
ORGAN PRELUDE
GREETINGS AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE
HYMN:
Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns
Above (VU #216)
1. Sing praise to God, who
reigns above, the God of all creation, the God of power, the God of love, the
God of our salvation; with healing balm my soul is filled, and every faithless
murmur stilled: to God all praise and
glory!
2. What God’s almighty power
hath made, God’s gracious mercy keepeth: by morning glow or evening shade God’s
watchful eye ne’er sleepeth; within the shelter of
God’s might, lo! All is just and all is right:
to God all praise and glory!
3. Our God is never far
away, but through all grief distressing, an ever-present help and stay, our
peace, and joy, and blessing; as with a mother’s tender hand, God gently leads
the chosen band: to God all praise and
glory!
4. Thus all my gladsome way
along, I sing aloud thy praises that all may hear the grateful song my voice
unwearied raises.
Be joyful in your God, my heart!
Both soul and body take your part:
to God all praise and glory!
SCRIPTURE SENTENCES
CHORAL INTROIT: Born in Human Likeness (MV #4
LITANY OF APPROACH:
One: Let us
call on our God and give thanks. Let
hearts rejoice as we sing God’s praise.
All: Glory be
to God in whose covenant we find life.
Let all the people tell of God’s wonderful works.
One: Let us
open ourselves continually to God’s presence.
Let us seek the strength that God alone provides.
All: Surely the Spirit helps us
in our weakness. The Spirit searches our
hearts and enlarges our prayers.
One: Who can
separate us from the love of God? Will
hardship, distress, or peril overcome us?
All: Nothing can separate us from
God’s love. We can face all things,
knowing God’s care.
PRAYER OF APPROACH: (Unison)
Meet us here,
holy God, to search our hearts and strengthen our spirits. Plant your Word among us that we may spring
up in nurturing, inviting ways for the sake of your creation. May we find, in these moments of worship, the
assurance we need to live triumphantly in the face of loss, discouragement and
suffering. Lead us, by the teaching and
example of Jesus Christ, to trust you and your will for us. We believe that whatever happens, you may
bring some good from it. Show us, O God,
the good you intend. Amen.
ANTHEM: It is Well with My Soul
FOR ALL AGES
LORD’S PRAYER (To be sung seated) (VU #960)
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: I Thank You, Thank You, Jesus (MV #188) (sung twice)
(Children and teachers may leave for church
school classes.)
WE GIVE BACK
OUR OFFERINGS (Offering plates are available at the back
of the church.)
DEDICATION OF THE OFFERING (Standing) tune St. Denio (VU #264)
Come, Spirit of God, to examine our hearts,
And teach us to value the truth Christ imparts,
For we, in our weakness, know not how to pray,
Yet you intercede for us knowing life’s way.
May we grow each day in the image of Christ,
Who, for our salvation from sin, sacrificed,
In life, and in death, what the world has esteemed
That we might be healed, justified and
redeemed.
OFFERTORY PRAYER (Unison)
The gift of your realm is precious to us, O God. It is worth our gracious efforts and our
caring sacrifice. As we search for the
best in life, we also want to share our gifts to others. May our offerings
proclaim your goodness. We give you
thanks for the privilege and the joy of sharing. Amen.
WE LISTEN
EPISTLE: Romans 8: 31 – 39 (Pg.
983)
HYMN: Give to the Winds Your Fears (VU
#636)
1. Give to the winds your
fears, hope and be undismayed. God hears
your sighs and counts your tears. God shall
lift up your head, God shall lift up your head.
2. Through waves and clouds
and storms, God gently clears your way.
Wait for the time, so shall this night soon end in joyous day, soon end
in joyous day.
3. Even though you do not
rule, yet heaven and earth and hell proclaim God sits upon the throne, and
rules o’er all things well, and rules o’er all things well.
4. Your everlasting truth,
O God, your ceaseless love, sees all your children’s wants, and knows what best
for each will prove, what best for each will prove.
SERMON:
“Concerning
Our Adversities”
PREPARATION FOR PRAYER (sung seated, sung twice) (MV
#119)
God our
protector, keep us in mind.
Always
give strength to your people.
For if we
could be with you one day in time
It is
better than a thousand without you.
PASTORAL PRAYER
WE GO FORTH
HYMN:
Your Hands O Christ (VU
#622)
1. Your hands, O Christ, in days of old were
strong to heal and save; they triumphed o’er disease and death, fought darkness
and the grave. To you they went, the blind, the mute, the palsied and the lame, the
leper set apart and shunned, the sick with fevered frame.
2. And lo!
Your touch brought life and health, gave speech and strength and sight;
and youth renewed and health restored owned you, the Lord of light. So, living Christ, draw near to bless,
compassionate as before; that we may touch your garment’s fringe, walk in our
streets once more.
3. O be our gracious
healer still, our God in life and death; restore and strengthen, soothe and
bless with your life-giving breath. To
hands that work and eyes that see teach wisdom’s healing lore, that whole and
sick, and weak and strong, we praise you evermore.
BENEDICTION
SENDING
FORTH: Go In Peace
Go in peace and the peace of God be
with you this day.
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you alway.
Celebrate and share the joy! Celebrate new Life!
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you alway.
ORGAN POSTLUDE
ANNOUNCEMENTS & MEETINGS
Worship
Leader for Sunday November 23rd:
Rev. Dr. Peter Bartlett
Lay
Reader for Sunday November 23rd:
Nancy Moore-Carr
Greeter
for Sunday November 23rd:
Bea
Moffitt
FELLOWSHIP: Please stay following the service today for
our church fellowship potluck.
PRAYER
CIRCLE: A prayer circle will be held
next Sunday November 23rd in the church hall following the
service at 11:30 am to pray for the prayers we carry in our
hearts. Darlene Nicol has led a prayer
circle each year at the UCW QML retreats since 2013, and would like to share
this experience with anyone who would like to attend. If you have any questions, please contact
Darlene at 613-374-3276
NOMINATION: A big congratulations is extended to our very
own Don
Coleman, who has been nominated for the 2025 Volunteer Award. Thank you Don for EVERYTHING that you do!!
UCW:
The UCW ladies will be meeting on Wednesday November 26that
12:30 pm in the church Memorial Room.
All women are welcome to join.
CHRISTMAS
FOOD HAMPERS: There is a sign up list
placed at the back of the church if you wish to pack or deliver Christmas
Food Hampers. Set up will take
place on the afternoon of Wednesday December 17th, and packing and
delivery on Thursday December 18th. If you have any questions, please speak to
Gayle at 613-329-8896.
NEWSLETTERS: The next issue of Trinity Connected is scheduled
to be published for Sunday December 7th. If you have any submissions, the due date
is Wednesday November 26th. Please submit items to John McDougall or
Rebecca Peters.
FWC
CONCERT: It’s that time of year;
the Frontenac Women’s Chorus is proud to present their annual concert “The
Season of Light – a magical night of song to start your Christmas season” on
Saturday November 29th at the Verona Free Methodist Church at 7:00
pm. Admission is by donation
plus an item for the food bank.
SAVE
THE DATE: The
Trinity Christmas Choir will perform their annual concert on Friday December 12th
at 7:30 pm.
CHRISTMAS ADVENT SCHEDULE:
November 30th Advent
I Communion
(Rev. Micheline Montreuil)
December 7th Advent
II
(Rev. Ian Mackay)
December 14th Advent
III
(Rev. Dr. Peter Bartlett)
December 21st Advent
IV
(Rev. Catherine Oxenford-Grant)
December 24th Christmas
Eve 5:30 pm
(Rev. Dr. Peter Bartlett)