TRINITY UNITED CHURCH SUMMERSIDE, PEI
2nd after Epiphany January 20, 2019
All The People Ministers
Rev. Bob Lockhart Clergy
Rev. Cathy Pharo Minister of Visitation
Rev. David H. Hamilton “Minister Emeritus”
Louise Elder Director of Music
Gwyn Richards Program Coordinator for Children and Youth Church Office 902- 436-3155 admin@trinitysummerside.ca
Website www.trinitysummerside.ca
“Trinity United Church is an inclusive and welcoming community that nurtures love of God, respects creation, seeks justice and serves others.”
APPROACHING GOD
(the service will proceed unannounced)
MUSICAL PRELUDE: “Oh How Good” “Our Father”
Contemporary Choir
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
SILENT PRAYER: (Breton fisher’s prayer from Celebrate God’s Presence.)
Dear God, be good to me; the sea is wide and my boat is small.
*INTROIT: #695 VU “God is Passionate Life” – Senior Choir
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader: Precious is your steadfast love, O God
People: We take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
Leader: You, O God, are the fountain of life.
People: In your light we see and in your light we see the folly of our ways.
Leader: Your righteousness, O God, is like a mighty mountain and your judgements are just and bring healing to all creation.
People: Let us worship God whose steadfast love and faithfulness surrounds us.
*HYMN: #700 VU “God of Freedom, God of Justice”
OPENING PRAYER: in unison
Faithful and Loving God, we come to this house of prayer asking you to inspire our worship. Pour out your Spirit upon us and equip us for faithful living. May we hear what you want us to hear and discern what it is you want us to do. In Jesus name we pray as he taught us as we sing together,
THE LORD’S PRAYER to be sung
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
SCRIPTURE: The Wedding at Cana – Spark Story Bible John 2:1-11
CHILDREN’S HYMN: #87 VU “I Am the Light of the World”
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.
SHARING TIME: The children are invited to gather on the steps for a time of singing with Louise and Gwyn before departing for Sunday School.
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 62: 1- 5 and 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
MUSICAL SELECTION: “When a Poor One” Contemporary Choir
SERMON: “Gifts Given for the Common Good.”
HYMN: #701 VU “What Does the Lord Require of You”
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
THE OFFERING
THE OFFERTORY: “God of the Poor” Contemporary Choir
*DEDICATION OF THE OFFERING: #581 VU vs 2
Through all our living, we our fruits must give.
Good works of service are for offering. When we are giving,
Or when receiving, we belong to God, we belong to God.
OFFERTORY PRAYER in unison
As we bring this offering, we also acknowledge the money we do not bring is yours as well. Use these gifts and help us use all that we have for the common good as we strive to follow you. Amen
CALL TO PRAYER: #381 VU “Spirit of Life”
Spirit of Life, come unto me. Sing in my heart all the stirrings of compassion,
Blow in the wind, rise in the sea; move in the hand,
giving life the shape of justice. Roots hold me close, wings set me free,
Spirit of Life, come to me, come to me.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: #699 VU “Live into Hope”
*COMMISSIONING
*BENEDICTION: #964 VU
Go now in peace, go now in peace.
May the love of God surround you
Everywhere, everywhere you may go.
POSTLUDE: “Oh A Song Must Rise” Contemporary Choir
Welcome to Rev. Bob Lockhart and thank you to our Senior and Contemporary Choir for leading us in todays service. If you are new or visiting our congregation we would be pleased if you would fill out the Welcome Sheet located on the Welcome Desk.
This week on screens is Wendell Cameron and on sound is Dwight Lockhart.
BIRTHDAY WISHES: We extend warm Birthday Wishes to Adrian Dekker who celebrates his 90th Birthday tomorrow, January 21, Happy Birthday Adrian!
Please mark the following date on your calendars. There will be a congregation meeting on Sunday, February 3, 2019 following the church service regarding the JNAC report, copies will be distributed in advance for your review.
February 10: Following the service we will have a congregational event. We will have Valentine’s Cookies to decorate and games to play. We ask that everyone bring either sandwiches or sweets.
March 3: Following the service the Sunday school will be hosting a soup and roll fundraiser. Donations will go towards the Guatemala Sponsorship.
March 5, Shrove Tuesday: Please join us for pancakes and fellowship. Service begins around 4pm. Donations going to the Guatemala Sponsorship. We are looking for donations of pancake mix (just add water) and syrup.
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK January 20-27
Today
9:00am Bible Study with Rev. Bob
10:30am Worship Service
11:45am Coffee & Conversation in the Auditorium
2:00pm Johnny Ross Concert in the Sanctuary
(POSTPONED TO NEXT WEEK)
7:00pm The Abbey in the Sanctuary
Monday
1:30pm Seniors College meet in the Boardroom
12:00pm Music Therapy in the Parlour
Tuesday
1:30pm UCW AGM in the Parlour
12:00pm Faith In Action Potluck in the Boardroom
2:00pm Andrews Lodge Service, singers please
5:30pm JUDO in the Auditorium
7:00pm Community Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday
8:00am Men’s Breakfast group meet at the Loyalist
10:50am Western School Board in the Auditorium
5:45pm. Handbell Choir Rehearsal in the Sanctuary
7:00pm Finance & Property meet in the Parlour
7:00pm Senior Choir Rehearsal in the Sanctuary
8:15pm Contemporary Choir Rehearsal in the Sanctuary
Thursday
9:30am Trinity Café meet in the Parlour
9:30am Seniors College meet in the Parlour
10:50am Western School Board in the Auditorium
12:00pm Music Therapy in the Parlour
5:30pm JUDO in the Auditorium
Saturday
8:00am Feed My Sheep Community Bfast
9:30am TAG meet in the Sunday School area
Sunday
9:00am Bible Study with Rev. Bob
10:30am Worship
11:45am Coffee & Conversation following worship
ADVANCE NOTICE
Feb 03 Congregational meeting regarding JNAC report
Feb 03 Phase 11 in concert in the Sanctuary at 2pm
Feb 05 Christian Life & Growth Team meeting, Parlour at 7pm
Feb 09 Feed My Sheep Community breakfast 8-9:30am
Feb 10 Congregational Luncheon following worship
Feb 11 Faith In Action meet in the Boardroom at 7pm
Feb 12 Trinity UCW meet in the Parlour at 1:30pm
Feb 12 Worship Team meet in the Boardroom at 6:30pm
Feb 14 Seniors Luncheon, gather in the Auditorium at 11:30am
TRINITY CONCERT SERIES
January 20 Johnny Ross and The Ross Family $10.00
February 3 Phase II and Friends Valentine Special $10.00
February 17 Eddy Quinn & Fiddler’s Sons $15.00
March 24 Variety Concert $10.00
April 14 Amanda Jackson Bank $10.00
April 28 Virginia O’Brien and Guests $10.00
TRINITY CONTRIBUTIONS Sunday January 13, 2018
Attendance: Congregation 166
Sunday School 31 (20 children, 11 adults)
Contributions: 66 Envelopes $ 1,965.72
Loose Givings $ 97.40
105 PAR Givers $ 8,341.00 monthly
ANNUAL REPORT: It’s the time of year when we remember and document the life and work of Trinity United Church for the previous year. All chairs of committees, Boards, groups and staff are asked to prepare a report for inclusion in the 2018 Annual Report. Please have reports to Wendy Murray by February 1st. Deliver to the office or email Wendy at admin@trinitysummerside.ca Your timely attention is appreciated.
MEN’S BREAKFAST: Trinity Men’s Breakfast group meets each Wednesday morning at the Loyalist Inn at 8:00am. Come and enjoy fellowship and breakfast.
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: Join Rev. Bob Lockhart each Sunday at 9:00am for an entertaining and enlightening hour of Bible study. An in depth knowledge of the Bible is not needed. We welcome new members to our group at any time.
TRINITY CAFÉ: Trinity Café is a weekly Bible study and conversation time on Thursdays from 9:30-11:30a.m. No expertise or prior Bible knowledge is required, just a willingness to be open and a desire to explore the scripture with Rev. Bob Lockhart.
DONATIONS: The Sunday School continues to collect items of food, clothing and personal hygiene. Items needed at this time are: cereal, spreads coffee, jam/peanut butter, snack foods, canned vegetables, evaporated milk, canned fish and canned meats. Cash Donations are appreciated as well. Collection day is the first day of the month.
REFUNDABLES/RECYCLABLES PLEASE NOTE: Please return your recyclables directly to Don’s Bottle Exchange and mention the money goes to Trinity United Church. Please do not bring your bottles to the church. Thank You for your continued support of our Guatemalan sponsor children.
HELP US TO MINISTER: It is most helpful when members of the congregation let us know of those who are in hospital or ill at home. Please phone Rev. Bob Lockhart at 902-856-2668.
2019 CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES: Your 2019 envelopes are located at the church entrance. Please take a moment to pick up your own and encourage others to do the same.
CONTACT: You can reach Rev. Bob Lockhart through the church office or by cell phone 902-856-2668 or email bob@trinitysummerside.ca
PIANO PLAYER NEEDED: Do you enjoy playing the old hymns? We need your help at Andrews Lodge and Parkhill place. Consider joining Rev. Bob for the half hour service and share the gift of music with the residents.