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, October 5, 2025

Worship Leader:  Ian Mackay

Lay Reader:  Julia Goodfellow

WORLD-WIDE COMMUNION/ RECEIVING NEW MEMBERS

 

WE GATHER

 

ORGAN PRELUDE 

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE

 

HYMN:  “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”   (VU #334)

1.  All hail the power of Jesus’ name!  Let angels prostrate fall; bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him Lord of all.

 

2.  O seed of Israel’s chosen race now ransomed from the fall, hail him who saves you by his grace And crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him Lord of all.

 

3.  Crown him, you martyrs of your God, who from his altar call; praise him whose way of pain you trod, And crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him Lord of all.

 

4.  Let every tongue and every tribe, responsive to the call, to him all majesty ascribe And crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him Lord of all.

 

5.  O that, with all the sacred throng, we at his feet may fall, join in the everlasting song, And crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him Lord of all.

 

SCRIPTURE SENTENCES

 

CHORAL INTROIT:  “Bread for the Journey”   (MV #202)

 

LITANY OF APPROACH

One:  The God who frees us invites us to worship.  The God of grace welcomes our loyal response.

All:  The heavens are telling the glory of God.  The firmament proclaims God’s handiwork.

One:  God is present with us, eager to speak to us.  Our Creator is here to strengthen us, and to keep us from sin.

All:  The law of God is perfect, reviving the soul.  God’s decrees are sure, making wise the simple.

One:  We stand in awe before God, yet we are not afraid.  We are ready to hear God’s word.

All:  May our worship of God be pure and enduring.  May all our thoughts and words be acceptable to God.

 

PRAYER OF APPROACH  (Unison)

O God, you are our rock and redeemer.  Enlighten us today through the ancient witness of your faithful people.  Lead us to the guidance of your word.  Remind us of your ordinances that are true and righteous altogether.  May they shape our living and warn us when we are in error.  We seek to honour your name and to keep this day as a day of worship and rest.  Work with us to develop right relations in our families and with all your people near and far, we pray.   Amen.

 

ANTHEM:  “Bread of Life, Feed my Soul”   (MV #194)

 

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, for ever and ever.   Amen.

 

HYMN:  “God Loves Me”   (MV#107)   (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 Sandon   (VU #842)

Worship with gladness, make a joyful noise. Give thanks to God. Join in the hearty singing God enjoys. Give thanks to God. For God is good, and we are here to praise The One whose steadfast love surrounds our days.

 

OFFERTORY PRAYER   (Unison)

O God, you are the giver of life.  We give to you this offering in gratitude for all you have done for us.  Accept all that we give and all that we have and are, for the work of your church in the world.   Amen.

 

WE LISTEN

 

EPISTLE:  Philippians 3: 7 – 14 (PG. 1024)

 

SERMON:  “Perfection”

 

OUR RESPONSE AND HOLY COMMUNION

 

RECEIVING NEW MEMBERS

 

HYMN:  “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ”…(VU #468)

1.  Let us talents and tongues employ, reaching out with a shout of joy: bread is broken, the wine is poured, Christ is spoken and seen and heard.

Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around:  leaves abound!  Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around:  loaves abound!

 

2.  Christ is able to make us one, at the table he sets the tone, teaching people to live to bless, love in word and in deed express.

Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around:  leaves abound!  Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around:  loaves abound!

 

3.  Jesus calls us in, sends us out, bearing fruit in a world of doubt, gives us love to tell, bread to share:  God (Immanuel) everywhere!

Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around:  leaves abound!  Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around:  loaves abound!

 

INVITATION

 

COMMUNION PRAYER

 

CHORAL RESPONSE:  “Eat This Bread”   (VU #466)

Eat this bread, drink this cup; Come to me and never be hungry.  Eat this bread, drink this cup; Trust in me and you will not thirst.      

 

SACRAMENT OF BREAD AND WINE

 

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING  (Together)    

Glorious God, here in one small church, in one small town, part of one large nation, on this one great earth that you love, we have received communion.  Thank you for binding us with the holy, with one another.  May the strength and the peace of this bond bless us.  May we be fueled to be better blessings in this one small church, little town, large nation and great earth that you love.  Amen.

 

HYMN:  “Fight the Good Fight”   (VU #674)

1.  Fight the good fight with all your might; Christ is your strength and Christ your right; lay hold on life, and it shall be your joy and crown eternally.

 

2.  Run the straight race through God’s good grace; lift up your eyes, and seek Christ’s face.  Life with its path before us lies; Christ is the way, and Christ the prize.

 

3.  Cast care aside, lean on your guide; God’s boundless mercy will provide; trust, and the trusting soul shall prove Christ is its life, and Christ its love.

 

4.  Faint not, nor fear, God’s arms are near; God changes not and you are dear.  Only believe, and Christ shall be your all in all eternally.

 

WE GO FORTH

 

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

 

 

We are pleased to receive and welcome the Rev. Dr. Peter Bartlett and Maureen Bartlett into the membership of Trinity United Church, Harrowsmith/Verona pastoral charge.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS & MEETINGS

Worship Leader for Sunday October 12th:

Rev. Catherine Oxenford-Grant

Lay Reader for Sunday October 12th:

Nancy Moore-Carr

Greeter for Sunday October 12th:

David Shane

 

 

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 this Wednesday October 8th from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm.  Thank you for your ongoing support, but please no more beans or pasta.  The following are items we will need for the cupboard:

§  Canned potatoes

§  Canned vegetables (green/yellow beans, corn)

§  Canned fruit (peaches, fruit cocktail, peaches, fruit cups)

§  Jam

§  Instant potatoes (mashed, scalloped)

§  Margarine or butter

§  Fresh apples and oranges

 

SPAGHETTI DINNER:  The date for this dinner will be on Saturday October 25th 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 16th.

 

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST:  The Verona Lions are once again hosting their monthly community Breakfasts starting this Saturday October 11th from 8:30 am to 11:00 am.  Cost is by donation.  Proceeds of this breakfast will go towards new dart boards for the dart nights held weekly at the Lions Hall.

 

FASHION SHOW:  The Harrowsmith Women’s Institute, in support of the New Leaf Link (offering educational programming in Harrowsmith with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities) are hosting a Vintage Fashion Show here at Trinity on Sunday October 19th at 2:00 pm.  Entry is $20/person.  Pie and an ice cream social to follow the show.  For tickets please call 613-483-1679.  For more information, please see the beautiful poster on the bulletin board in the upper hall.

 

OTAGO:  A new exercise program will be starting here at Trinity, organized and ran by the Greater Napanee Health Centre.  Have you heard of Otago?  Otago is a muscle strengthening and balance retraining program, designed to help reduce the risk of falls and supports your overall fitness, strength, balance and well-being.  This program will start on Monday October 20th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, in the Trinity upper hall and will run for 11 weeks.  There is no cost to join this program.  If you have any questions about the program, please call Carly Corrigan at 613-539-9923 or by email carlyc@kchc.ca