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Atwood and Trinity United Church
October 26, 2014
Atwood United Church 143rd Anniversary
Guest Speaker: Brian Hymers
WE GATHER
WE EXPERIENCE THE STORY
CHILDREN’S TIME and SONG: “I’m Going to Live” VU #575
Children leave for Sunday School
PASSING THE PEACE
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
MUSIC: Choir Anthem
CENTERING MUSIC: MV 7 “Gather Us In”
Gather us in, ground us in you.
Gather us in, ground us in you.
Gather us in, gather us in,
ground us, ground us in you.
SCRIPTURE:
Ephesians 4: 1-16
Psalm 119
VU page #840 Refrain 5 Part 5
Acts 2: 1-4
LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE
Jesus Christ is the light of the world
Let the light of Jesus Christ shine through us this and every day.
REFLECTION
Ecclesiology (The nature of Church: What does it mean to be church)
WE RESPOND
CALL TO WORSHIP
Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations
In you, we find home a place to rest, to remember, to love, to be
loved.
We dwell in you here in this place
Thanks be to God.
HYMN: “Jesus, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” VU #563
OPENING PRAYER (unison)
Creator God we have returned to your house, not mine, to
remember the past but most importantly to look towards the
future, searching to find solid ground to renew our spirit and
rekindle a flame of passion for this congregation: your
congregation. Lead us Lord, and we will follow.
Amen
OFFERING
MUSIC: Choir Anthem
OFFERTORY RESPONSE:
Grant us, God, the grace of giving,
with a spirit large and free,
that ourselves and all our living
we may offer faithfully.
HYMN: “As a Fire is Meant for Burning” VU #578
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
LORD’S PRAYER: VU 959 (sung)
Minute for Mission
Basket offering collected for Gifts of Vision (Atwood only)
WE ARE SENT OUT
HYMN: “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty” VU #315
CHANGING THE LIGHT
CHOIR: “Go Now in Peace”
THREEFOLD AMEN: VU 969
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Worship Schedule
Atwood 9:30am
Trinity 11:00am
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Ruth Long is the Pastoral Care Minister for Atwood and Trinity United
Churches. Ruth will be the primary staff person for both churches for
visiting at homes, nursing homes, and in the community. As a caring
community we want to know who would benefit from a visit so we
need your help in keeping us in the loop. Please share this information
which will remain confidential with Ruth, Colleen Crossland and
Rhonda Bristowe (co-chairs of Pastoral Care for Trinity).
ANNOUNCEMENTS – October 26, 2014
Please continue to call either the Atwood office (519 356 2822) or the
Trinity office (519 291 3460) if you are in need of pastoral support and we
will direct your call to the appropriate person.
Atwood is looking for two people to work with Trinity members on the
Search Committee for a full time minister after the Interim minister is
finished. Training in the fall. Anyone interested please call the Atwood
church office 356 2822.
All announcements for the bulletin can be sent to atwoodunited@gmail.com
Please have any announcements e-mailed or on the Atwood church voicemail
by 10 am Thursday. 519 356 2822
Trinity is looking for counters for their weekly collection. Anyone interested
please call the Trinity church office at 519 291 3460.
Thank you to Brian Hymers, our guest speaker, and to everyone who
contributed to the service today.
Everyone is invited to join downstairs following the service for a light brunch
and fellowship.
At this point in time, the Interim Minister Committee does not feel, in all fairness
to our congregations, that we can make a qualified decision or choice for an
Interim Minister, based on the fact that we have had only one application. Please
pray for more applications to come our way. Any questions may be addressed to
Kathy Watt, Donna Stirling, Sheila Adams, or Marj Martin.
Oct. 28: Presbytery will meet at the Thamesview UC in Fullarton.
Thursday Oct. 30: Trinity Church choir would like to invite the Atwood
choir to join us as we are preparing some special music for Trinity’s
anniversary on Nov. 2nd. Our practice will be at 7:30 pm.
Nov. 2: Trinity church will celebrate their 155th anniversary. Worship
service will begin at 11 am with guest speaker Rev. Paul Ellingham.
Nov. 2: Atwood will be joining Trinity church for their anniversary service at
11 am. Therefore there will not be a service in Atwood on Nov. 2.
Nov. 4: The Atwood UCW will meet at 1:30 at the church for dessert.
All are welcome to come and be a part of this group.
At the meeting, we will be making donations to various organizations, and
making plans for 2015.
If you have never been at an Atwood UCW meeting we would really
appreciate your input. The meeting is open to everyone.
The planning meeting for November 14 has been cancelled.
Friday November 14: Atwood church will be hosting another Coffee House
Night featuring The Crippled Ducks from 7pm to 9pm at the church. Please
plan to attend and bring a friend!
If you would like to help out that night or can make a donation for the silent
auction please contact Tyler Martin 356-8841 or tjmartin@cyg.net.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Volunteers are needed to change the messages in Trinity’s church sign.
Working in co-operation with the office, the sign messages need to be
changed about once per month. This could be an ideal family venture to assist
Trinity or volunteer hours for an LDSS student. If interested, please call Keith
@ 291-4603.
Trinity Coffee Hour. Wednesday morning coffee hour runs from 10 to 11 am.
We will meet in the Parlour upstairs. EVERYONE WELCOME!
Please feel free to join either Atwood or Trinity church choirs. You
are welcome to meet in Atwood on Wednesday nights at 7:30 or meet with
Trinity choir on Thursday nights at 7:30. See you in the choir loft!
Trinity Youth T.E.A.M
Plans are in the works to do some fun activities with the youth at Trinity in the
coming year. Some of these activities include painting/decorating the youth
room, going to the movies, tubing, bowling, and camping. If you have any
other ideas for activities, please talk to Jodi Town. Also, if you are interested
in spear-heading one of these activities, please talk to Jodi. Stay tuned for
more details…..
Atwood is looking for someone to shovel snow from the walk. Please call
the Atwood office 519 356 2822.
Christmas Is Closer Than You Think!
“Brian’s Christmas Sale-a-bration” is just around the corner.
On Nov. 7 @ 7:00 p.m. Trinity’s Fair Auditorium will be bulging with Brian
Hammond’s collection of Santa’s and Christmas décor which he has donated
for a fundraiser. Monies earned will be directed toward youth initiatives at
Trinity.
An evening of fun, food, entertainment and various auctions has been planned
for the entire family. Admission is a non-perishable item for the Listowel
Salvation Army Food Bank. Bring along your loonies and toonies!! Plan to
attend And bring a friend Get in gear For Christmas cheer!
Anyone from Trinity that would like to subscribe to the Observer, the sign up
sheet is on the table in the back hallway and needs to be done by Nov. 9th.
People from Trinity United, Fordwich United and Atwood United have
been working hard at making pie crusts, apple dumplings, and apple
crisps to raise money for work in Nicaragua. The proceeds will all go to
work with children and women, our student doctor and a new connection with
Habitat to build houses.
A bag of 5 dumplings costs $10.
7” apple crisps cost $5.
10” apple crisps cost $10.
A bag of 2 pie shells cost $4.
To order call Nancy Bowman at 291-1806, George Gracey at 291-3494 or
Wilma Rathwell at 356-1032.
Helpers would be most welcome at Trinity at 9:00 a.m. on Nov. 10 and 13 to
prepare more dumplings and crisps.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Oct. 29: Finding Your Way Launch Day! I hope that you will be able to
join us at the Stratford Country Club for a discussion about the impact of
dementia in Perth County, a delicious (& free lunch) and an opportunity to
be part of developing a future action plan that will help to increase community
effectiveness in reducing the risk of wandering in our own neighbourhoods.
Please register by calling at your earliest convenience. More info on the flyer
on your church bulletin board. TEL: (519)271-1910 EXT. 25 OR (519)4181911 FAX: (519)271-1231 TOLL FREE: 1-888-797-1882
The Board of Directors of Camp Menesetung is currently in search of a
Director who can work full-time from May until the end of August as well as
some part-time work during the off-season to prepare for the camping season.
This work would include program development, promotion, hiring and
training summer staff, management of the site, staff and summer
programming. Salary range is $12,000 - $18,000 dependent on qualifications
and previous experience.
All inquiries and resumes should be directed to the Board Chair, Barbara
Knox, knobar12@gmail.com or 519-523-4290. Potential candidates are asked
to submit a resume and cover letter no later than October 31.
Nov. 1: COUNTRY CRAFT BAZAAR: The annual Listowel Christian
School bazaar will be held, the Lord willing, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the
Palmerston Community Centre. Enjoy a buffet breakfast from 8-10 a.m. and
hot lunches begin at 11:30 a.m. There will also be crafts, knitting, home baked
goodies, fresh olie bollen (a donut type treat), toonie jars, games and prizes,
books, greeting cards, plants, flowers, garden produce, and Dutch Imports.
Skating and a RADAR GUN SLAP SHOT CHALLENGE from 11-12 noon in
the arena and new this year, a PHOTO BOOTH.
Bring the whole family, there’s something for everyone!!!
If you missed the presentation by Robert and Keiko Witmer from Hokkaido,
Japan at the Presbytery meeting, and would like to hear them speak you still
have an opportunities to do so.
An updated list of speaking dates:
- November 2 at Londesborough United Church at 11:00am
- November 9 at Lakeshore United Church in Goderich at 10:00am
- November 16 at St. Andrews United in Bayfield at 11:00am
- Nov. 23rd at Grace United Church Tavistock at 10:30am
Nov. 9: LEAP OF FAITH in concert at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 505
Wallace Ave. N., Listowel, 3:30 pm. Free will offering. Proceeds to Canadian
Lutheran World Relief.
Nov. 9 at 11:00 am at Calvary United Church, Listowel, there will be a
service in honour of Mary Jane Lowe's 50 years as a supply minister. Her
sons will be presenting a Christ Candle in her honour and in memory of their
father, Richard Michael Garant (1933-2006). Members of presbytery are
invited to attend this service. Refreshments will follow the service.
Nov. 12: Annual Turkey Supper with all the trimmings! Knox Presbyterian
Church, Listowel, 5 pm to 7 pm. Eat-in and take-out available. Delivery
available to those who are unable to pick up their meal at the church. Tickets:
adults $12; children 6-12 yrs. old $6; children 5 yrs. old & under free.
Tickets available from the church office (519-291-4690) Mon.- Fri. 9 am to 12
pm and 1 pm to 3 pm.
Nov 13: – “Sweet Success with Diabetes: Laugh and Learn with Mrs.
Pudding”. To register call 519 673 1630 ext.223 or
chelsey.passmore@diabetes.ca Held at the Strathroy District Collegiate
Institute, Strathroy beginning at 5:30 pm.
Nov 14: Annual World Diabetes Day celebration, with the addition of an
afternoon celebration of Dr. Banting’s birthday at Banting House National
Historic Site of Canada RSVP by Nov. 7
If you have any questions on either event, register for Nov 13th or RSVP for
Nov 14th – please feel free to give me a call (519-673-1630 ext. 223) or email
me at chelsey.passmore@diabetes.ca
Nov. 24: CAMP BIMINI ANNUAL MEETING 7 pm Thamesview United
Church, Fullarton
For the purpose of receiving committee reports, financial statements, budget,
election of officers.
Followed by refreshments and regular monthly meeting.
I am excited to be able to share with you my new album “By Request”. This
is a collection of songs by Agnes-Marie Henderson.
And in the spirit of “paying it forward” and helping my community, proceeds
from All CDs sold at the “LIVE at The Livery” show in Goderich on
November 8 AND at select retailers in the Town of Goderich throughout the
holiday shopping season will be donated towards the Maitland Valley Medical
Centre Expansion Project. It will be the perfect gift for the music lover on
your list!
Camp Bimini would like to introduce a Christmas gift idea. It’s the gift of
camp for a child. Think about it, pass it on…it really does just take a
spark…In 2014, we were able to help dozens of families. We hope to be able
to offer that support again. With our thanks in advance. See the flyer and
donation forms in your church.
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Trinity and Atwood United Churches
Trinity church office: 519 291-3460
Atwood church office: 519 356-2822
trinityunited@wightman.ca
atwoodunited@gmail.com
Pastoral Care Minister: Ruth Long
In ministry: Each one of us!
Organists: Helen Elliott, Connie MacEwen and Nan Doe
Upcoming speakers: Paul Ellingham, Kathy Douglas, Paul Ross, Mark Cudney,
@atwoodunited
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