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: Rev. Ian MacKay

Office Administrator: Rebecca Peters

Director of Music: Stan Stinchcombe

Website: www.h-vpastoralcharge.org

e-mail: office@h-vpastoralcharge.org

In appreciation of Black History Month, “Journey of Freedom” 2008 painting created by artist Joseph Holston

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, February 8th, 2026

Worship Leader: Rev Dr Peter Bartlett

Lay Reader: Julia Goodfellow

WE GATHER

RGAN PRELUDE

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE

HYMN: “Sing Your Praise to God Eternal” (VU #244)

1. Sing your praise to God eternal, sing your praise to God the Son, sing your praise to God the Spirit, living and forever One. God has made us, God has blessed us, God rules over all creation, daily making all things news.

2. Join the praise of every creature, sing with singing birds at dawn; when the stars shine forth at nightfall, hear their heavenly antiphon. Praise God for the light of summer, autumn glories, winter snows, for the coming of the springtime and the life of all that grows.

3. Praise God on our days of gladness for the summons to rejoice; praise God in our times of sadness for the calm, consoling voice. God our Maker, strong and loving, Christ our Saviour, Leader, Lord, living God, Creator Spirit, be your holy name adored!

SCRIPTURE SENTENCES

CHORAL INTROIT: “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen”

LITANY OF APPROACH

One: How do we enter the house of God?

All: We enter with songs of faith and hope.

One: How shall we receive God’s Grace?

All: We receive with open hearts, minds, and spirits.

OPENING PRAYER (Unison)

God of rapidly moving times, we gather once more in your name. Come what may, we open our hearts and minds to you each and every day, of each and every season, of each and every year. Amen.

FOR ALL AGES

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

ANTHEM: “Beyond the Beauty and the Awe” (MV #80)

(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)

“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.

OFFERTORY PRAYER (unison)

We bring our gifts to you O God. Here is the work of our hands, and here is the love of our hearts. May these gifts given generously be brought to life through the power of the blessed and unifying Spirit. Amen.

WE LISTEN

SCRIPTURE: Mark 1:29-39

HYMN: “Open My Eyes That I May See” (VU #371)

1. Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth thou hast for me; place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free.

Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my god, thy will to see.

Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!

2. Open my ears, that I may hear voices of truth thou sendest clear; and while the wavenotes fall on my ear, everything false will disappear.

Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my god, thy will to see.

Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!

3. Open my mouth, and let me bear gladly the warm truth everywhere; open my heart and let me prepare love with thy children thus to share.

Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my god, thy will to see.

Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!

SERMON: “Hush-Hush”

PREPARATION FOR PRAYER

“Come and Find the Quiet Centre” (vs.1, 3) (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.

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!

PASTORAL PRAYER

WE GO FORTH

HYMN: “Go to the World” (VU #420)

1. Go to the world! Go into all the earth. Go preach the cross where Christ renews life’s worth, baptizing as the sign of our rebirth. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

2. Go to the world! Go into every place. Go live the Word of God’s redeeming grace. Go seek God’s presence in each time and space. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

3. Go to the world! Go struggle, bless and pray; the nights of tears give way to joyous day. As servant Church, you follow Christ’s own way. Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

4. Go to the world! Go as the ones I send, for I am with you ‘til the age shall end, when all the hosts of glory cry “Amen!” Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

BENEDICTION

SENDING FORTH:

“Go Make a Difference” (Refrain x 2) (MV #209)

Go make a difference.

We can make a difference.

Go make a difference in the world.

Go make a difference.

We can make a difference.

Go make a difference in the world.

ORGAN POSTLUDE

ANNOUNCEMENTS & MEETINGS

Worship Leader for Sunday February 15^th:

Tracy Kent-Hillis

Lay Reader for Sunday February 15^th:

Muriel York

HOT OFF THE PRESS: The 2026 Trinity Annual Report has been published and is available for you to pick up at the back of the church sanctuary. Please take some time to read and review the report, and form any questions or comments you may have for the meeting on Sunday February 22^nd following the church service.

SWEETHEART FELLOWSHIP: Please stay following the church service next Sunday February 15^th for church fellowship potluck.

TRINITY MOVIE NIGHT: Mark your calendars for a wonderful evening; the Trinity UCW will be hosting a movie night on Friday March 27^th. Doors open at 6 pm and the movie will start at 6:30 pm. Being shown will be “The Ultimate Gift.” This film follows Jason Stevens, a spoiled, wealthy young man who expects a massive inheritance upon his grandfather Red’s death. Instead, Red leaves him a series of 12 "gifts" or tasks designed to teach him about life’s true value - work, friendship, family, and love. Through these challenges Jason transforms from selfish to selfless, ultimately earning a fortune and learning that true wealth is found in helping others. Admission is by donation and includes a bag of popcorn, chocolate bar and drink.

ADOPTION AGENCY: Can you help us out? We are looking to adopt some commemorative church plates. We are looking for a Trinity United Church plate, a St. Paul’s United Church plate, and a Bellrock United Church plate. If you have one you would like to donate to the church, please see Rebecca and she will find the perfect place to hang it in the church Memorial Room.