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

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 12, 2025

Thanksgiving Sunday

Worship Leader: Rev. Catherine Oxenford-Grant

Lay Reader: Nancy Moore-Carr

**You are invited to stand in body or in spirit

Prelude:

Welcome and Announcements:

Introit: VU #516 “Come, You Thankful People Come”

We Gather

Lighting the Christ Candle:

One: We gather as people who follow the light.

All: Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.”

(The Christ candle is lit)

Call to Worship: (Responsively)

One: We have gathered to worship God.

All: We have come seeking comfort, inspiration, community and insight.

One: We have come to open ourselves to the power of God’s presence in our midst.

All: We have come to offer up the seasons and the turnings in our lives, and to ask God’s help in our learning and in our growing. Amen.

Opening Prayer: (Responsively)

One: Glorious God, we come together as your people

All: We come as a praising people, singing your goodness; we come as a praying people, bringing our needs, our joys, repenting of our frailty and our sin.

One: We come as a listening people, opening to your Word.

All: By the power of the Holy Spirit forgive us and fill us with your love. Amen.

Words of Assurance:

One: God is the love that over and around us lies; the grace that is totally unearned; and the healing that makes the earth whole. Give thanks to God; we are forgiven!

All: Amen.

**Hymn: VU #333 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

1. Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven to earth come down, fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure, unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation, enter every trembling heart.

2. Come, almighty to deliver; let us all thy grace receive; suddenly return, and never, nevermore thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray, and praise thee, without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love.

3. Finish, then, thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be; let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee, changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise.

Anthem: VU #234 “Let Us with a Gladsome Mind”

Something to Ponder: ….are we ever really thankful?

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, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen

We Give Back

Dedication of our Offerings:

VU #540 (Please remain seated as we sing)

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:

All: We bring our gifts to you, O God. Here is the work of our hands and here is the love of our hearts. Accept them and use them, we pray. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

**Hymn: VU #661 “Come to My Heart, Lord Jesus” Vss. 1 & 2

1. Come to my heart, Lord Jesus; teach me to walk in your way. Come to my heart, Lord Jesus; come to my heart today.

Give me the peace and joy that only you can bring. Come to my heart, Lord Jesus; give me a song to sing.

2. Fill me with love, Lord Jesus; teach me to walk in your way. Fill me with love, Lord Jesus; fill me with love today.

Give me the peace and joy that only you can bring. Fill me with love, Lord Jesus; give me a song to sing.

We Listen

Old Testament: 2 Kings 5: 1-3, 7-15c (the healing of Naaman)

Psalm 66: 1-4, 16 (A psalm of praise)

Gospel: Luke 17: 11-19 (the ten lepers)

Message: “On This Thanksgiving Sunday”

Hymn: VU #661 “Come to my Heart, Lord Jesus” Vs. 3 (Please remain seated)

3. Answer my prayer, Lord Jesus; teach me to walk in your way. Answer my prayer, Lord Jesus; Answer my prayer today.

Give me the peace and joy that only you can bring. Answer my prayer, Lord Jesus; give me a song to sing.

Prayers of Care and Concern:

We are Sent Forth

**Closing Hymn: VU #343 “I Love to Tell the Story”

1. I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story, because I know ‘tis true; it satisfies my longings as nothing else can do. I love to tell the story, ‘twill be my theme in glory, to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.

2. I love to tell the story; more wonderful it seems than all the golden fancies of all our golden dreams. I love to tell the story, for some have never heard the message of salvation from God’s own holy Word. I love to tell the story, ‘twill be my theme in glory, to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.

3. I love to tell the story, for those who know it best seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, ‘twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long. I love to tell the story, ‘twill be my theme in glory, to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.

**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 us in love,

Go now in peace, in faith and in love.

Amen. Amen. Amen!

POSTLUDE

ANNOUNCEMENTS & MEETINGS

Worship Leader for Sunday October 19^th:

Rev. Dr. Peter Bartlett

Lay Reader for Sunday October 19^th:

Beatrice Moffitt

Greeter for Sunday October 19^th:

Rob Tapscott

DON’T FORGET: The latest edition of the church newsletter “Trinity Connected” has been published and your copy is available to pick up at the back of the sanctuary. If you see the name of someone from the church that is not here today, and feel inclined to hand deliver their copy, that would be very appreciated! Due to the postal strike, we can not mail the newsletters. You can also view our newsletter online at our church website.

MINUTES: The minutes from the last Session and Stewards meeting have been posted at the back of the church on the bulletin board. Please take the time to read them if you wish.

SHEILA’S PANTRY: The cupboard will reopen again on Wednesday October 22^nd from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. Thank you for your ongoing support.

UCW: The UCW ladies will be meeting next Wednesday October 22^nd at 12:30 pm in the board room. All women are welcome to join.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: The dinner will be on Saturday October 25^th from 4:30 pm t 6:30 pm. Cost is $12 per person, $6 per child. Meat, vegetarian and gluten free options will be available. To reserve your seat, please contact Rebecca at 613-374-2777 or office@h-vpastoralcharge.org by Thursday October 16^th. A big thank you to David Shane and all involved for organizing this big event.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SALE: Trinity will once again be participating in the annual sale here in the church hall on Saturday November 1^st, from 9 am to 2 pm. We will be providing a delicious lunch, baked goods and raffle baskets to raise funds for the church. If you are interested in contributing to the lunch, baked goods or the raffle basket, a sign up sheet is available at the back of the church. If you have further questions, please speak to Jean Clair at 613-374-2017.

CHRISTMAS CHOIR: Are you interested in singing in our Christmas choir? We will start practicing for our annual concert on Thursday October 16^th from 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm in the church sanctuary. If you have any questions, please contact Stan at 613-583-7526.

THANK YOU: We wish to extend a warm thank you to Noreen Peters and her team for making our sanctuary look beautiful for the season.

BLESSING BOX: Do you have any spare change in your pocket or purse? If so, the Blessing Box is located at the back of the church sanctuary. All funds received go towards sending kids to Camp

Quin Mo Lac. Thank you for your support.

WEBSITE: If you have missed Sunday morning service, you can view the bulletin, announcements and the service online at our church website. https://www.h-vpastoralcharge.org