Minister - Rev. Dr. Ted Harrison

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH Phone 705-474-3310 Fax 705-474-3311 www.trinitynorthbay.ca September 20, 2015

Founded On The Rock – Sustained By Faith 1882 - 2015

Minister - Rev. Dr. Ted Harrison Designated Lay Minister - Lisa Blais Minister Emerita - Rev. Kathleen McCallum Minister of Music - Betty Farris Board Chairperson – Roxanne Chartrand Church Office Administrator - Wanda Gleason 2

CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP September 20th 2015

* indicates to please stand as you are able Bold Print indicates a group response VU = Voices United Hymnbook (Red cover) MV = More Voices Hymnbook (Spiral Bound)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: “It's useless to hold a person to anything he says while he's in love, drunk, or running for office.” ~ Shirley MacLaine

♫PRELUDE: Pastorale -Charles Wesley

WE APPROACH GOD

*♫ OPENING HYMN: (VU 661) Come to My Heart

*♪CALL TO WORSHIP: Jesus says to his disciples, “Whoever welcomes a child welcomes me. And whoever welcomes me welcomes not me, but the One who sent me.” We are called to be a people of welcome. Now when he said, “Welcome a child,” he probably didn’t mean a respectful Norman Rockwell child. He didn’t mean a cute Anne Geddes child dressed up like an adorable fuzzy peach. He meant a REAL child! We are called to welcome real children, real people: Messy. Mean. Mistaken. People. Here’s what we do: We gather to understand what Jesus really said. And to be the people he calls us to be. Let’s get to work!

INTROIT: Child of God 3 PRAYER OF CONFESSION: ‘Jesus asks his Disciples, “What were you arguing about?”

But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest.’ God forgive us for how we often put ourselves first, Count ourselves the best. Act as if we are most rich, most right, most wise, most good… (A moment of silence for personal confession) We are the children of God, all of us. And when we welcome one such child, we welcome Jesus. And when we welcome Jesus, we welcome the Holy One who makes all things new!

♪ SUNG RESPONSE: (MV 115) Behold, (behold) behold, (behold) I make all things new, beginning with you and starting from today. Behold, (behold) behold, (behold) I make all things new, my promise is true, for I am Christ the way. (repeat)

CHILDREN'S TIME: Robert Munsch, "Ribbon Rescue" A story about accepting a young Mohawk girl in a dress "all dirty and full of holes," Munsch's tale also functions to remind us of the upcoming October 4th "Sisters in Spirit" vigils that honour the lives of missing or murdered Indigenous women. www.october4th.ca

THE LORD’S PRAYER

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S STORY

SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 9: 30-37 Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church Thanks be to God 4 *♪HYMN (VU 583) Jesus Came, a Child like Me

MEDITATION: “Muttering, Stumbling & Feisty”

*♪HYMN (VU 340) Jesus, Friend of Little Children

ACTIVITIES OF THE CHURCH

MINUTE PERSON: Sandy Foster & Finance Committee

♪OFFERTORY ANTHEM: When Mothers of Salem

♪ *PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERING: (VU 227) In the just reward of labour, God’s will is done. In the help we give our neighbour, God’s will is done. In our worldwide task of caring, For the hungry and despairing. In the harvests we are sharing, God’s will is done.

For the harvests of the Spirit, thanks be to God. For the good we all inherit, thanks be to God. For the wonders that astound us, For the truths that still confound us, Most of all that love has found us, thanks be to God.

OFFERTORY PRAYER

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

WE GO OUT TO LIVE THE STORY

*♫ CLOSING HYMN (MV 209) Go, Make a Diff’rence

GRACE & BLESSING

♪ CHORAL ENDING: Olde Irish Blessing May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, 5 May the rain fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. (repeat) -Music –Linda Fletcher POSTLUDE: Finale -Handel

Hymn lyrics reproduced with permission under license #610995©LicenSingonline.org ********************************************************************** OUR LEADER TODAY IS: Kirk Ready OUR USHERS TODAY ARE: Maurice Laporte, Alex Milne, Carol & Mike Bugo ************************************************************************ NEXT WEEK is blessing animals Sunday—please bring in your stuffies and stories.

Calling All Artists! In November of 2015 we want Trinity to be decorated with YOUR “Advent Art.” That our many visitors throughout November and December will be stimulated and enriched by art with your “Advent” message. For more information, pick up an “Advent Through Art” primer by the McIntyre side door. ~Trinity Arts WELCOME AND GOOD MORNING! Please join us downstairs in the Sunday School Hall for a UCW sponsored goodwill offering lunch & coffee following our worship service.

DID YOU KNOW! Hearing devices and large print bulletins are available from the ushers.

PLEASE NOTE! If you or someone you love would appreciate a visit from a Trinity friend or minister, please let us know via the office (705-474-3310) or a note in the offering plate. 6 AOTS GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER-The next Gift Card opportunities are: October 4th & 18th ,November 1st,15th & 29th & December 13th. Your continuing support for this AOTS program is appreciated! Funds help to support youth programs.

BIBLE STUDY Bible Study will start in October. More information to follow.

UCW The UCW will meet on Monday, September 21st at 1:00 in the Fireside Room.

I-DYG (Youth Group) Pizza Social Youth in grade 7 and up are invited to join us Sunday September 27th for our annual pizza social. This is a chance for everyone to get together and catch up, for new people to meet each other and of course to eat and play games. We will meet at St. Andrew's from 1 - 3 pm. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. **The Youth Right Relations Retreat is planned for October 16 – 18th weekend at Spirit Point. Registration forms and information is available from Trinity’s website or by contacting Lisa Blais at [email protected]**

DARLENE'S RETIRING! Trinity member Darlene Laferriere's retirement party will be held at 7pm, Saturday, October 3rd at the Voyageur Inn's Summit Room. It will be a casual evening of music and celebration. In lieu of gifts, donations to "Voice," an organization for hearing impaired children will be welcome. Talk to Dave if you'd like to share your talent, as Darlene shifts to volunteering full-time!

FOOD SHELF ITEM OF THE MONTH Trinity’s Food Shelf and the Infant Food Shelf continue to provide food and supplies to those in need in our community. While you are shopping if you could buy one extra item for those in need, it would be appreciated. Some suggestions are: 7 peanut butter, cereal, milk powder, toothpaste, juice boxes (large and small). Thanks for your generous support. The Food Shelf and the Gathering Place breakfast program are in need of volunteers! Please speak with Roxanne Chartrand if you are able to offer some help to these programs.

OnLine Book Study: Indian Horse In response to the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, the Manitou Intentional Learning Community (MILC) invites you to engage your hearts and minds with issues around residential schools by sharing your reflections on reading Richard Wagamese’s novel, Indian Horse. If you would like to participate in an on-line forum, please contact Susan at the Manitou Conference Office [email protected]

YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR JOB AVAILABLE North Bay Presbytery is seeking to hire a part-time Youth Coordinator for the Youth Connecting with Youth Program. The Youth Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating a program for youth in grades 7 – 12 across the North Bay Presbytery. Rate: $20 per hour Time: 15 hours/week for 44 weeks per year Application deadline: September 25th, 2015. For more information or to apply, please contact Lisa Blais at [email protected] or call (705)474-3310

HELPING SYRIAN REFUGEES “We are called at this particular time to witness in a concrete way to our Christian faith in response to the needs of millions of desperate people seeking refuge and compassion.” ~The Right Rev. Jordan Cantwell, Moderator of the UCC Three ways you can help:

(1) Donate Now. Tax-deductible donations designated “Syria Relief” will be applied directly to support United Church Mission & Service partners. The Canadian government is matching your donations dollar-for-dollar. 8 (2) Pray. Pray for the millions of refugees facing conflict and displacement, and for their host communities.

(3) Sponsor Refugees. The Trinity Sunday School will be accepting donations towards a North Bay-sponsored refugee family.

PIES! PIES! PIES! The schedule for stage two and three are as follows: Saturday, September 26 th -Journey to Collingwood to transport 70-75 bushels of apples. Sunday, September 27 th (after service) wash apples. Monday, September 28 th at 12:00 – 4:00 – peeling and assembling. Tuesday, September 29 th at 9:00 – 2:00 and 7:00pm – 9:00 peeling and assembling pies. Wednesday, September 30 th 9:00-2:00 peeling & assembling. Thursday, October 1 st at 9:00 – 2:00 assembling and distributing pies. Snack Food and lunches will be provided from Tuesday the 29th to Thursday, October 1st. Please sign up for whatever time you can give us. We need everyone involved to accomplish this project.

JOIN THE PAR CLUB Advantages to Trinity 1.Great for Budgeting-your church knows what is coming in monthly. PAR- Pre-Authorized Remittance Advantages to You 1. Confidentiality-only the envelope secretary (Wanda) handles it. Changes can be made anytime-a phone call to Wanda at the office. 2. Don’t get behind when absent or forget. 3. No cheques to buy or fill out. No envelopes to keep. 9 4. Extra donations can be made at any time. To calculate your PAR monthly donation – calculate your annual donation (52 x weekly donation) – divide by 12. The monthly offering comes out of your bank on the 20th of each month with just one deposit total to Trinity. Call Wanda at 705-474-3310 for more information. We have 86 on PAR at this time. 10 11

Discerning a call to Ministry in the United Church of Canada? Then come and explore with others Saturday, October 17th 2015 10:30 am - 3:30 pm St. Stephen’s on the Hill United Church 1248 Lauzon Ave., Sudbury, Ontario P3A 3E1 for more information contact Rev. Lillian Roberts, Personnel Minister Manitou Conference 705-474-3350 [email protected] 12 Apple Pies Ready for the Oven or Freezer

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