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: The Rev’d. 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 January 18, 2026

Worship Leader : Tracy Kent-Hillis

Lay Reader: Diane Revill

Organ Prelude

Greetings and Announcements

Lighting the Christ Candle

Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy” (VU #315)

1. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee; holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

2. Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.

3. Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee, thought the eye made blind by sin thy glory may not see, only thou art holy; there is none beside thee, perfect in power, in love, and purity.

4. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea; holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

Scriptural Sentences:

“So that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.” – Colossians 1:10

Choral Introit: “Don’t Be Afraid” (MV #90)

Call To Worship: (Responsive)

One: We gather together in this place:

All: Prophets and dreamers, singers and poets, we who dare to imagine a world renewed;

One: We who dare to dream God’s dream.

All: We witness with Anna and Simeon.

One: Jesus is our hope!

All: We hold fast to our faith, trusting God’s promises.

One: Young and old, declare it together:

All: Love is born and salvation is here!

One: Come and worship, all you who dream and imagine.

All: We have come to wonder and praise

Prayer (Unison)

God who keeps watch, who hears our every prayer, now that Jesus is born and the Word has become flesh, we do not turn from vigilance to distraction. Though the season of waiting is complete, our attention remains upon you and your movement in

this world. T he birth of Jesus rejuvenates us for a longer journey. A journey in which your will is fulfilled on earth. Keep our eyes fixed upon your dream, O God. AMEN

Anthem: “God of Great and God of Small”

Youth Time

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

Hymn: “I am the light of the world” (VU #87)

“I am the light of the world! You people come and follow me!” If you follow and love you’ll learn the mystery of what you were meant to do and be.

1. When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and shepherds have found their way home, the work of Christmas is begun:

“I am the light of the world! You people come and follow me!” If you follow and love you’ll learn the mystery of what you were meant to do and be.

2. To find the lost and lonely one, to heal the broken soul with love, to feed the hungry children with warmth and good food, to feel the earth below, the sky above!

“I am the light of the world! You people come and follow me!” If you follow and love you’ll learn the mystery of what you were meant to do and be.

3. To free the prisoner from all chains, to make the powerful care, to rebuild the nations with strength of good will, to see God’s children everywhere!

“I am the light of the world! You people come and follow me!” If you follow and love you’ll learn the mystery of what you were meant to do and be.

4. To bring hope to every task you do, to dance at a baby’s new birth, to make music in an old person’s heart, and sing to the colours of the earth!

“I am the light of the world! You people come and follow me!” If you follow and love you’ll learn the mystery of what you were meant to do and be.

We Give Back

Our Offering (Offering plates are available at the back of the Church)

Dedication of the offering (Standing) (VU #540)

Grant us, God the grace of giving, with a spirit large and free, that ourselves and all our living may we offer faithfully.

Offertory Prayer: (Unison)

O God, we pray that the ministries and programs that this offering makes possible will give hope to many, including us. We pray your blessing on them, in Jesus’ name. Amen

We Listen

Responsive Psalm: Psalm 148 (VU #871)

Let the whole creation cry, “Glory be to God on high.”

Praise God from the heavens; give praise in the heights! Give praise, all you angels; praise God , all you hosts!

Praise God, sun and moon; give praise, stars and lights! Praise God, farthest heavens, and all waters beyond heaven! Let the whole creation cry, “Glory be to God on high.”

Let all things praise the Holy One at whose command they were created, who established them for all time, setting bounds, which cannot be passed.

Praise God from the earth, great sea creatures and ocean depths, lightning and hail, snow and frost, gales that obey God’s decree,

All mountains and hills, and fruit trees and cedars, wild animals and cattle, creatures winged and earth-bound,

Sovereigns who rule earth and its people, all who govern and judge this world, young men and women alike, old people and children together! Let the whole creation cry, “Glory be to God on high.”

Let all things praise the name of God, the name above every other, whose splendour covers heaven and earth.

You give strength to your people, songs of praise to your faithful, to Israel, the people dear to your heart. Let the whole creation cry, “Glory be to God on high.”

Gospel: Luke 2: 22-40 (Pg. 889-890)

One: For the word of God in Scripture, For the word of God among us and For the word of God within us.

All: Thanks be to God

Hymn: “Blessed Assurance” (VU #337)

1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of the Spirit, washed in Christ’s blood. This is my story, this is my song, praising my Saviour all the day long; this is my story, this is my song, praising my Saviour all the day long.

2. Perfect submission, perfect delight! Visions of rapture now burst on my sight; angels descending, bringing from above echoes of mercy, whispers of love. This is my story, this is my song, praising my Saviour all the day long; this is my story, this is my song, praising my Saviour all the day long.

3. Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Saviour am happy and blessed; watching and waiting, looking above, filled with God’s goodness, lost in Christ’s love. This is my story, this is my song, praising my Saviour all the day long; this is my story, this is my song, praising my Saviour all the day long.

Message

Preparation for Prayer: “Holy Spirit , Hear us” (VU #377)

Holy Spirit, hear us; help us while we sing; breath into the music of the praise we bring. Holy Spirit, prompt is when we bow and pray; Speak within and teach us what we ought to say

Prayers of the People

We Go Forth

Hymn: “Great is Thy Faithfulness” (VU #288)

1. Great is thy faithfulness, God our Creator; there is no shadow of turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; as thou hast been thou forever wilt be. Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided – great is thy faithfulness, ever to me!

2. Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided – great is thy faithfulness, ever to me!

3. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide, strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow – wondrous the portion thy blessings provide. Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided – great is thy faithfulness, ever to me!

Benediction

Sending Forth : “May the God of Hope” (VU #424)

May the God of hope go with us every day, Filling our lives with love and joy and peace. May the God of Justice speed us on our way, Bringing light and hope to every land and race. Praying, let us work for peace, Singing, share our joy with all, Working, for a world that’s new, Faithful when we hear Christ call! May the God of healing free the earth from fear, freeing is for peace, both treasured and pursued. May the God of love keep our commitment clear to a world restored, to human life renewed

Organ Postlude: Angloise in A Major (J.C.F. Bach)

ANNOUNCEMENTS & MEETINGS

Worship Leader for Sunday January 25^th:

Rev. Dr. Peter Bartlett

Lay Reader for Sunday January 25^th:

John McDougall

Muriel York	January 8^th
Jean Pritchard	January 9^th
Sylvia Cassidy	January 13^th
Kathleen Goodfellow	January 13^th
Jane Adamson	January 14^th
John McDougall	January 17^th
Andy Adamson	January 20^th

May God’s richest blessings shine upon you!!

Birthday Sunday: Wishing everyone who celebrates a birthday in January a very happy birthday. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. May God’s richest blessings rest upon you!

FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY: Please stay following the service today for our monthly fellowship potluck.

COMMUNITY WINTER BREAKFASTS: Our third breakfast will take place this Saturday January 24^th from 8:30 am to 11:00am. Our final breakfast will be next Saturday January 31^st. Thank you to all volunteers who make this wonderful event happen!

OVERDUE: If you have not submitted your report to the office by 12 noon TODAY, your report is late. Please get them in ASAP, so they can be included into the ACM report.

TRINITY CHOIR PRACTICE: A friendly reminder that our choir practices will resume this Thursday January 22^ndin the church sanctuary at 1:30 pm.

UCW: The UCW ladies will be meeting next Wednesday January 28^th at 12:30 pm in the church Memorial Room. All women are welcome to join.

MISSED A SUNDAY?: If you were unable to attend any of our advent services, our annual Christmas choir concert, or Christmas Eve service, you can view them online from our website.

https://www.h-vpastoralcharge.org/onlineservices.htm

ANNUAL MEETING: Please plan to attend our next Annual General Meeting which will take place on Sunday February 22^nd following church service in the hall.