HARROWSMITH-VERONA
PASTORAL CHARGE
UNITED
CHURCH OF CANADA
Worship Time: 10 am at Trinity, Verona
Office Phone: 613-372-2525 or 613-374-2777
Retired Voluntary
Minister: The Rev’d. Ian MacKay
Licensed Lay Worship
Leader: Sheila Anthony
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.
October
27, 2024
Proper
25
Lay
Reader: Bea Moffitt
Prelude:
Welcome and Announcements:
Introit:
We Gather
Lighting the Christ
Candle:
One: Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
(John 8:12) The light shines in the darkness and the darkness will never
overcome it.
(The
Christ candle is lit)
Call to Worship: (Responsively)
One: Lead us, God, into your future. Touch us with
the power of your truth. Bless us with your Spirit of inspiration.
All:
We are alive to God’s presence, eager to receive Christ’s insights,
committed to live our lives in the presence of the Spirit of truth.
One: Let us
worship our God.
**Hymn: VU #296 “This Is God’s
Wondrous World”
1. This is God’s wondrous world, and to my
listening ears all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the
spheres. This is God’s wondrous world; I
rest in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas, God’s hand the
wonders wrought.
2. This is God’s wondrous world: the birds their
carols raise the morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker’s
praise. This is God’s wondrous world:
God shines in all that’s fair; in the rustling grass or mountain pass, God’s
voice speaks everywhere.
3. This is God’s wondrous world: O let me ne’er
forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet. This is God’s wondrous world: why should my
heart be sad? Let voices sing, let the
heavens ring: God reigns, let earth be glad!
Opening Prayer: (Unison)
All: Creator God; we gather in your presence and
in the silence and peace of this time, we remember. We remember that when we
are lost, you find us; when we are overcome, you speak words of peace; when
sorrow sets in, you redeem situations that seem beyond hope. And so, we praise
and worship you, hearing your call and knowing that you are always with us.
Amen
A Time for Silent Prayer
Words of Assurance:
One: God says
to us: “Be still and know that I am with you.” May we be open to Christ’s
presence within and around us, for in God’s presence, we are whole, we are
holy.
All: Thanks be
to God!
**Hymn: VU #371 “Open My Eyes,
That I May See”
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!
A Gift of Music:
We Give Back
Mission and Service
Dedication of our Offerings:
All: Grant us, God, the grace of
giving, with a spirit large and free, that ourselves and all our living we may
offer faithfully.
Prayer: (Unison)
All: Gracious God, we bring these
gifts as symbols of our openness to your Spirit of truth and love, your Spirit
of justice and peace, your Spirit of life stirring within us and our world. In
Christ’s name, we pray. Amen
Youth Time: “Kim’s Game”
**Hymn: VU #713 “I See a New Heaven”
I see a
new heaven. I see a new earth as the old
one will pass away, where the fountain of life flows and without price goes to
all people who abide in the land.
1. There, there on the banks of a river bright
and free, yielding her fruit, firm in her root, the Tree of Life will be.
I see a
new heaven. I see a new earth as the old
one will pass away, where the fountain of life flows and without price goes to
all people who abide in the land.
2. There, there where death dies and our lives
are born again, body and soul, struggling but whole like flowers after the
rain.
I see a
new heaven. I see a new earth as the old
one will pass away, where the fountain of life flows and without price goes to
all people who abide in the land.
3. There, there where the darkness brings
visions from above. There where the
night, bearing new light, reveals the promise of love.
I see a
new heaven. I see a new earth as the old
one will pass away, where the fountain of life flows and without price goes to
all people who abide in the land.
4. There, there where we work with the love of
healing hands. Labour we must, true to our trust to build a promised new
land.
I see a
new heaven. I see anew earth as the old
one will pass away, where the fountain of life flows and without price goes to
all people who abide in the land.
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
(Children
and teachers may leave for Sunday School)
We Listen
Scripture:
Job 42:1-6 (Pg. 464) (Job’s repentance and restoration)
Mark 10:46-52 (Pg. 879) (Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus)
Following
the Readings:
One: The Spirit speaks and we listen.
All:
God, let our hearts be moved.
Message: “Really Seeing”
Hymn: MV #35 “Holy One, O Holy One” verse 4 only
(Please
remain seated)
Prayers of the People
We are Sent Forth
**Closing Hymn: VU #348 “O Love, How Deep”
1. Oh, love, how deep, how broad, how high! It fills the heart with ecstasy, that God, in
Jesus Christ, should take our mortal form for mortal’s sake!
2. God sent no angel to our race of higher or of
lower place, but wore the robe of human frame, and freely to this lost world
came.
3. For us he was baptized, and bore a holy fast, and hungered sore; for us temptations sharply knew;
for us the tempter overthrew.
4. For us he prayed, for us he taught, for us
great daily works were wrought, by words and signs, and actions, thus still
seeking not himself, but us.
5. For us to wicked foes betrayed, scourged,
mocked, in purple rose arrayed, he bore the shameful cross and death; for us at
length gave up his breath.
6. For us he rose from
death again, for us he went on high to reign, for us he sent his Spirit to
reign, for us he sent his spirit here to guide, to strengthen and to cheer.
7. To God whose boundless love has won salvation
for us through the Son, to God all praise and glory be both now and through
eternity.
**Commissioning and Benediction
**Choral Benediction: (Don Besig/Nancy 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 from above,
Go now in peace, in faith and in love.
Amen. Amen. Amen!
Postlude:
Worship Leader for
Sunday November 3rd:
Sheila Anthony
Lay Reader for Sunday
November 3rd:
John
McDougall
IAN’S BUTTON: Some of you might recall Rev. Ian speaking
last Sunday about a button pin he found buried in the dirt. He wanted to share the button’s message
with you, as a reminder that even a little button pin can carry a great
message.
TRINITY SHARING
CUPBOARD: The use of the Sharing Cupboard is
increasing! The cupboard will be open
again this Wednesday October 30th. Donations of pasta sauce, wet wipes, Kleenex and juice boxes would be appreciated.
HOLIDAY CRAFT/VENDOR SALE: This sale will be held this Saturday November 2nd
from 9-2pm in our fellowship hall.
Trinity will be providing and serving a light lunch. We will also be providing a baked goods table
and some gift baskets for raffle.
If you would like to be involved, please see Diane Revill or Sheila
Anthony. There is a sign up sheet at the
back of the sanctuary if you wish to donate baked goods for the table.
PRINCE CHARLES
SCHOOL HOLIDAY MARKET: Verona promises to be a hopping place this
Saturday November 2nd.
After you shop the holiday market here at Trinity, why not venture down
to the school (6875 Road 38, Verona) and shop the vendors there at the holiday
market from 10‑3pm. There
is an entrance fee of $2 (kids under 12 are free admission), or a donation of a
non-perishable food item.
BROADVIEW MAGAZINE: Our treasurer sends in one cheque from
Trinity. Group subscription rates this
year, if we have 5 subscribers is $30. Broadview replaced the old United Church
Observer and continues to keep us abreast of our Canadian sister churches and
matters in the wider world we inhabit. If
you wish to subscribe, please speak to Linda Brown 613-374-9990. Cheques can be placed on the collection
plate.
COMMUNITY SING-ALONG: Arden United Church
(1076 Railway St, Arden) hosts a community sing-along with the theme
of Remembering at 2pm next Sunday November 3rd. Come and sing along to old favourites with
piano accompaniment by Carol and Sylvia.
Coffee and tea social to follow. For more information please call 613-335-2474.
YOUTH CHRISTMAS
CHOIR: Do you know any youth who love to sing? Why not invite them to join the Frontenac
Youth Choir! The choir will begin their
practices once again on Wednesday November 6th in
the church sanctuary from 4:30-5:30pm.
They will be preparing a few songs to join the Trinity Christmas Choir
concert in December.