Bulletin for Sunday, July 26th
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July 26, 2026 9th Sunday after Pentecost
APPROACHING GOD
Welcome
We acknowledge that the land upon which we gather is unceded Mi’kmaq territory. Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) is covered by the historic Treaties of Peace and Friendship. We pay our respects to the Indigenous Mi’kmaq People who have occupied this Island for over 12,000 years; past, present and future.
Preparation for Worship:
Lighting of the Christ Candle:
*Introit #579VU: “The Church is wherever God’s People”
Call to Worship (written by Nancy Small)
Leader: We gather creating a Community of Faith, no matter how many or where they gather.
All: We gather to share in the stories of you and your work
Leader: We gather here, ready to share.
All: We come ready to read, to listen, to sing, and to pray!
Leader: Let us be still, open our minds and our hearts to receive your word.
All: AMEN
*Hymn #371VU: “Open My Eyes, That I May See”
*Gathering Prayer: (Karen Boivin, Melville U.C. Fergus, ON, from Gathering worship Pentecost 1, 2026, Year A)
All: It is a blessing to come together to worship you, Holy God. It is wonderful to encounter our friends at church once again, to anticipate making new friends here, and to gather with so many who wish to follow the path that Jesus has laid out for us. Our hearts are uplifted by the experience of our voices jointed together, in addressing you, in singing your praises, in praying these words that Jesus gave us…
The Lord’s Prayer: spoken
A Time for All Ages: (A Prayer Cube adapted from Gathering worship Pentecost 1, 2026, Year A, July 26, 2026)
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
Children’s Hymn #249VU: “Rejoice in the Lord Always”
Responsive reading: “Psalm 46” VU page 770, sung response 2 Susan England
Hymn: “Be Still for the Presence of the Lord” (bulletin insert)
Sermon: “Be Still and know that I am God” by Susan England
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
Hymn #266VU: “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound”
Faithful Reminders: Nancy Small
Offertory Prayer:
All: Dear God, we bring our offerings to you to share. We offer our time for sharing, volunteering or doing simple acts that make people smile. We share our talents great and small. We give of our treasures we receive through the work of our hands, our minds or our good fortune. For all these we thank you God. Amen
Offertory Hymn #544VU: “In Gratitude and Humble Trust”
Call to Prayer #701VU: “What Does the Lord Require of You”
Prayers of the People: Written by Susan England
Hymn #497VU: “Nearer, My God, to Thee”
Commissioning and Benediction
Postlude Hymn #649VU: “Walk With Me” (ch, v4, ch)
Copyright Credits for July 26th, 2026
Trinity United Church is licensed to reprint and livestream music under: OneLicense #A-727839 and/or CCLI License # 2229601.
Thank you to Susan England and Nancy Small for leading us in service this morning. We also welcome back Louise and her music
August Services at Trinity
August 2: Led by Trinity Youth, Louise Elder
August 9: Cathy Pavlik & Louise Elder
Aug. 16: Ministry & Personnel Team/Trinity Staff; Louise Elder
August 23: Rev. Elaine Palmer Harding; Louise Elder
August 30: United Church Women; Louise Elder
Be still, for the presence of the Lord CCLI Song # 120824
Be still, for the presence of the Lord
The Holy One is here
Come bow before him now with reverence and fear
In him no sin is found
We stand on Holy Ground
Be still for the presence of the Lord
The Holy one is here
Be still for the glory of the lord
Is shining all around
He burns with Holy fire
With splendor He is crowned
How awesome is the sight
Our radiant King of light
Be still for the Glory of the Lord
Is shining all around.
Be still for the power of the Lord
Is moving in this place
He comes to cleanse and heal
To minister His grace
No work too hard for Him
In faith receive from Him
Be still for the power of the Lord
Is moving in this place.
Words and music by David J. Evans. © 1986 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com
CCLI License # 2229601 Arranged by C.J. Adams.
Please contact the Trinity Office at 902-436-3155 to discuss any Trinity related matters or pastoral concerns you may have. Pulpit supply will be provided by Nancy Small with guest service leader(s) at least once a month until a supply minister is appointed.
WAYS TO GIVE TO TRINITY, WE THANK YOU
At Trinity United we are most thankful for your contributions to the life and work of our Church. Please call the office for more information on:
PAR- Pre-Authorized Remittance, Post Dated Cheques
On Our Website at Trinity Summerside.ca, E Transfer to donate@trinitysummerside.ca
Cash, Please call 902-436-3155 for assistance.
July 19th, 2026
Attendance: 58 Sunday Worship service
Contributions: Envelopes 12 $285.00
Loose Givings $57.00
PAR Givers 89 $8,510.00 (monthly)
E-transfers 15 $2292.00 (monthly)
Schedule for July 26 – August 2, 2026
Sunday
10:30am Worship service led by Susan England and Nancy Small; the service is our final in-person only for the summer.
Monday Church office is closed.
Thursday
1:00pm Silvertones Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary
Saturday
9:00am Trinity Art Group – Auditorium
Sunday
10:30am Worship service Led by Trinity Youth; music by Louise Elder.
In-person and live-streaming. All are welcome.
TONIGHT! Summerside Pride Walk: Here in Summerside, our Pride Walk begins at City Hall at 5pm followed by a short walk up to Wyatt Properties for a free BBQ, cake and music. Come join us!
Feed My Sheep – 8:30 – 10 am in the Trinity Auditorium. Aug. 8 & 22 Thank you to our terrific volunteers!
Food Bank: We are averaging about 50 boxes per month here in our Food Bank. Every bit of support helps! We gratefully accept non-perishable food donations, cash donations and we also invite you to donate your cans/bottles to Don’s Bottle Depot.
Affirming Ministry: Our Affirming Ministry project is working toward Trinity becoming an Affirmed Ministry and we are learning! The United Church teaches that: • All people are created in God’s image • Gender identity and sexual orientation are gifts from God • All people are welcome in the life and leadership of the church This means: • Anyone can be a member • Anyone can be considered for ministry (lay or ordained) • Discrimination is not accepted. The church is also clear that inclusion is not just about welcome inside the church—it includes working for justice in the wider world.
Communications Volunteers Needed: We are seeking new people to learn the slides program for Sunday mornings. The program is called Easy Worship and there are some videos on YouTube that you could watch to see if this would be something you would be interested in learning to order to support the Worship services at Trinity. Please reach out to Joyce in the office if you can help. 902-436-3155, admin@trinitysummerside.ca