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Trinity – Clifton Pastoral Charge United Church of Canada
November 12, 2017 10:30 a.m. 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Welcome
We are glad that you are here as a visitor, a seeker, someone looking for a new church home, or as a regular
worshipper or member. All are welcome in this place.
*Please rise as you are able.
The Gathering
Prelude Prelude and Fughetta Willan
Words of Welcome Rev. Greg Davis
Lighting of the Christ Candle Colin Doiron Quiet Preparation for Worship
*Introit Gather Us In MV #7 (repeat)
*Call to Worship
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In our singing,God touches our hearts.
In our stillness,God touches our hearts.
In our praying and our listening,in our longing and our dreaming,God touches our hearts.
Blessed by God’s presence within us,before us, beside us, behind us,we cannot go where God is not.
Let us worship God with thanksgiving and praise!
*Hymn Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven VU# 240 Opening Prayer
Creator God, as the leaves have turned, so, too, the world turns, and our lives turn.Gather us in this day to pause for one brief
hour.
Let us feel you gathering us into the great love story
of the universe.
Let us feel you within us, around us, through us,and through all creation.
Let us experience you in silence and stillness now…
(pause… )
Blessed be.
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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.
Hymn Praise God for This Holy Ground MV #42, vss. 1-3
Children’s Time
Hymn Praise God for This Holy Ground MV #42, vss. 4-5
The Word
Joshua 24: 1-3a, 14-25 Willard MacKinnon Psalm 78: 1-7 Voices United, page 792, Part One Matthew 25: 1-13 Rev. Cathie Crooks Anthem The Journey of Faith Martin
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Sermon This Side of Eternity
*Hymn Be Thou My Vision VU #642
Response to the Word
Minute for Mission EDGE Social Innovation Change
Offering Invitation
Offertory Recit Clerambault*Presentation of Offering VU #543
We Give Thee but Thine Own
Offering Prayer
O God,You come to us in so many ways:you are in our hearts; you are close at hand;you hold the whole world in your embrace.Through these gifts, may hearts be warmed,hands be held, and care extended around the
world.Amen.
Pastoral Prayer
*Hymn Your Hand, O God, Has Guided VU #274
Sending Forth
*Commission and Benediction
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Postlude Finale Jubilate Willan
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The Opening Prayer this morning was written by Sheryl Spencer, Mount Forest P.C., Mount Forest, Ontario and is printed in Gathering: Resources for Worship Planners, Pentecost 2, 2017 Year A.
Ushers: Head Usher: Audrey FarquharsonNorth Side: Audrey Farquharson, June & Bill IvesSouth Side: Bruce Fitchett, Gerald Burgoyne, Alma MutchBalcony: Linda & Harry Hibbs
Ministers: All of UsClergy Team: Rev. Cathie Crooks & Rev. Greg DavisMusic Director: Donald FraserOffice Administrator: Ellen Locke DoironCustodians: Lorraine Worth & Charles BagloleWeb Page: www.trinityclifton.org Email: [email protected]: 902-892-4114 Office Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 am – 3 pm
1 Announcements Sympathies of the congregation are extended to Marion and Steve Dowling on the death of Marion’s father, the Rev. Sandy Clark.
Happy Birthday to Branson Conohan on Nov. 14, to Valerie Murphy on Nov. 15, and to Sophie Willis on Nov. 18. Donations have been received in loving memory of Marion Richards to the Memorial and Benevolent reserves.
Donations have been received in loving memory of Millie Dennis to the Restoration reserve.
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Donations have been received in loving memory of Shirley White to the Restoration reserve.
Donations have been received in loving memory of Sterling Baglole to the Benevolent reserve and to Camp Abegweit.
Our Church Office will be closed on Mon., Nov. 13 to observe Remembrance Day.
Triennial Visit: Please reserve the night of Dec. 7, 6:30 pm so that you may take advantage of an opportunity to discuss the life, work, health and strength, concerns and vision of our Pastoral Charge with representatives of PEI Presbytery's Committee on Pastoral Oversight. Ms. Carolyn Francis and Rev. Jack Spencer will be our Presbytery Representatives.
Confirmation: Any person (grade 9 and up) wishing to be confirmed in the United Church is required to participate in a Confirmation Educational Program. If there is sufficient interest, a program will begin in the New Year. If interested, please contact Greg Davis at gcdavis @ eastlink.ca or call 902-892-4114 no later than Oct. 31.
Check out a story about our church. Go to the following link for The Maritime Conference Beacon publication :https://marconf.ca/47585-archives-artefact-beacon-newsletter/
Trinity's Kids' Chorus will be meeting on Sundays, from 9:45 to 10:25 am in the Upper Hall. All kids and youth are welcome to attend!!! Please call Ellen Davis, at 902-892-6035 for more information, or just show up ready to smile and sing next Sunday morning! See you there!
Upcoming Trinity EventsWorship Committee’s Nov. meeting is cancelled. Will be rescheduled for the first of Dec.
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Pastoral Care Committee will meet on Wed., Nov. 15 at 5:30 pm
These long dark nights make it a great time of year to curl up with a good book! Please join the PEI Social Justice Book Club on Wed., Nov. 29, 7 pm when we meet to discuss Lawrence Hill’s thought provoking novel “The Illegal”. For more information contact Monica Macdonald at 902 388-7780 or Bev Bishop at [email protected] or check out our page on Facebook.
Other Church and Community EventsPark Royal Church’s 7th Annual Festive Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings will take place on Sat., Dec. 2, 5:30 pm. The evening will include Christmas music, lots of entertainment, and festive holiday décor. Tickets available by calling Church Office at 902-894-9656 during the week - $20 adults and $10 children under 12.
The American Thanksgiving Dinner will take place on Thurs., Nov. 23, 4:30 - 6:30 pm at St. Paul’s parish hall. The delicious turkey dinner with all the fixings, dessert, etc. is $15 ($8 children). Proceeds will fund the church’s annual Christmas food hamper program. To order tickets and take-out orders, call St. Paul’s office - 902-892-1691, [email protected]
Trinity-Clifton Christmas Fair –Friday, November 17, 10 am – 4 pm
Saturday, November 18, 9:30 am – 2 pmPerishable Items Needed
These items should be dropped off at the church office on Thursday, November 16 between 10 am and 8 pm.
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Candy: Fudge, Peanut Brittle, Almond Bark, Chocolates, your specialty.
Baked Goods: Cakes, Breads, Rolls, Squares, Biscuits, Muffins, Donuts, Buns and Cinnamon Rolls. Please remember there are requests for gluten free and diabetic baking.
Cookies: Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal, Sugar, Date, Rum Balls, Peanut Butter Balls, Fruit Filled, Decorated, Dipped, Sprinkled or Frosted.
Deli Items: Small Portion Meals: Chili, Casseroles, Meat Loaf, Lasagna, Pasta & Sauce, Beans and Brown Bread (small loaves), Soups in bottles, Small Fancy Breads, Braided Bread, Red Pepper Jelly, etc.
Fresh Holly: The purchase of a sprig or two of holly has been popular in the past number of years. We are therefore looking for gardeners who would consider pruning their bushes around the time of the Fair and provide us with fresh holly.
A Godly Play Invitationfor Adults
The Godly Play Storytellers of Trinity United Churchwish to invite you
into the thoughtful, inspiring experienceof Godly Play.
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Godly Play is a story telling technique that engages the minds and hearts of children and adults. The Godly Play program, based on the work of Marie Montessori, has been further developed and is now used in a network of countries throughout the world.
Throughout 2017 – 2018, a variety of opportunities will be offered for adults to experience Godly Play with Trinity’s five accredited storytellers. Beginning in November:
Sundays, November 12, 19, 26 9:30 – 10:15 amCome to all three or to one, as you are able, and hear three of the stories that Trinity’s children have experienced.
Child care will be provided.
Nov. 12, Story of Baptism, Storyteller Gail HopkirkNov. 19, The Parable of the Good Samaritan,
Storyteller Ellen Locke Doiron Nov. 26, Old Testament desert story, Storyteller Linda Lavoie
Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2018, Thursdays, 7 – 8:30 pmReflect on three Old Testament “Desert Stories”, told
Godly Play style, and ponder the ways in which they are still the stories of our lives today.
Presented by the Christian Development Committee and our Godly Play Storytellers: Linda Lavoie, Ellen Locke Doiron, Linda Mahood, Greg Davis, Gail Hopkirk
Trinity-Clifton Christmas Fair –Friday, November 17, 10 am – 4 pm
Saturday, November 18, 9:30 am – 2 pm
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Calling all Hands for the Christmas Fair - We are looking for people who can help with this great adventure by setting up, taking down, and working at the various tables during the two days of festivities on Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18. Time slots can be arranged to suit your schedules.
We need your help and sincerely invite you to be a part of the big event. Please call Linda Dunning at 902-628-1394 or Debbie MacLeod at 902-892-9217.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
The Christmas Fair Craft Classes have started up and we would love to have your help, ideas, creativity and company. Hope you see to you there or send us ideas. If you need more information, please contact Vicki AllenCook. The time is 6:30-8:30. The schedule is as follows:November, Tuesday: 14thNovember, Craft making and set up 15th and 16thNovember, Fair- 17th, 18th
All Are Welcome!
Fundscrip – Gift cards for gas, groceries, movies, books, clothes and more can be purchased with cash or cheque before and after our service each Sunday or in our church office during the week. Use them yourself or give as gifts – a great way to help our church as we receive a percentage from the sale. Promotions for month of Nov. are as
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follows: Esso 3% (regular 2%), Winners 8% (regular 6%), Canadian Tire 5% (regular 4%), Old Navy/Gap 10% (regular 5%), Way Spa 13% (regular 10%)
Available Cards:Gas - all stations Groceries - all stores Office - StaplesHealth - Lawtons, Shoppers Entertainment - Indigo, CineplexApparel - Payless Shoes, Claires, Aldo, Marks Work Wearhouse, Old Navy, GAP, Le Chateau Children - Toys R Us, Children's PlaceDepartment Stores - Hudson Bay, Winners, WalmartElectronics - Best Buy, The SourceHome and Garden - Home Furniture, Stokes, Home Sense, Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, Home DepotRestaurants - Pizza Hut, Boston Pizza, Wendys, KFC, Harveys, Starbucks, Swiss Chalet, Subway, MontanasOther - Pet Smart, SportChek, Running Room, Best Western, Fairmont Hotels, Giant Tiger
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