Trinity Clifton Pastoral Charge United Church of Canada Order of Worship August 6, 2017 Clifton 9 am Trinity 10:30 am Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

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1 Trinity Clifton Pastoral Charge United Church of Canada Order of Worship August 6, 2017 Clifton 9 am Trinity 10:30 am Ninth 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. Prelude *Please rise as you are able. The Gathering Words of Welcome Rev. Greg Davis Lighting of the Christ Candle Quiet Preparation for Worship *Introit Come and Seek the Ways of Wisdom MV #10 *Call to Worship The day breaks and God does not let us go. The hour calls and God does not let us go. The evening falls and God holds us fast. Let us turn to God in worship God, who never turns from us. 1

2 *Hymn We Are One VU #402 Prayer of Approach God, you see us. You see our struggles, you see our difficulties, you see our possibilities, you see our promise. Connect the dots for us, God. Soften the hard spots with your love. Satisfy our longings as with loaves and fishes and manna from heaven. For you are a good God, a God present in the scramble, and in the end, you always, always have a blessing. For this and so much more, we give you thanks. Our Father/Mother, 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 Teach Me, God To Wonder VU #299 Time with Children 2

3 The Word Genesis 32:22-31 Linda Hibbs/Vans Bryant Psalm 17: 1-7, 15 VU page 739 Matthew 14: Solo Sermon Response to the Word *Hymn Bread of Life, Feed My Soul MV #194 Minute for Mission Offering Invitation Offertory *Presentation of Offering Grant Us, God, the Grace VU #540 Offering Prayer God of grace, You open your arms wide as you welcome all of creation into Your merciful kindness. Remind us, your people, of our call to be peacemakers And advocates for a universal justice that reflect your Coming reign of goodwill and compassion. Amen Pastoral Prayer +*Hymn Precious Lord, Take My Hand VU #670 3

4 Sending Forth *Benediction Postlude Ushers: Head Usher: Roger Beck North Side: Kathy Bernard, Austin Bowman, Roger Beck South Side: Joy Ikede, Anne Love, David White Balcony: Sylvia Gunn Ministers: All of Us Clergy Team: Rev. Cathie Crooks & Rev. Greg Davis Music Director: Donald Fraser Office Administrator: Ellen Locke Doiron Custodians: Lorraine Worth & Charles Baglole Web Page: Phone: Office Hours: Mon. Fri., 8:30 am 3 pm Announcements Sympathies of the congregation are extended to Ruth MacDougall and her family on the death of Ruth s mother, Shirley. Sympathies of the congregation are extended to Gerry & Dianne Burgoyne on the death of Gerry s sister, Diane Duplisea. Happy Birthday to Lew Livingstone on Aug. 7, to Coulton Duckworth on Aug. 8, to Hazel MacPherson on Aug. 9, to Gavin Grant and Bradley Conohan on Aug. 11 and to William MacLeod on Aug. 12. Readings for Sunday, Aug 13: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28, Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b, Romans 10:5-15, Matthew 14:22-33 Jam season has arrived at Trinity and we are preserving the harvest for the Christmas Fair. We need 250 ml bottles, Liquid Certo and white sugar. We have already made strawberry and raspberry jam and are looking forward to preserving blueberries. If you can help with time, advice and/or ideas, we would really appreciate it. We are planning to make mustard pickles in the fall and will need cucumbers, 4

5 onions, cauliflower, red and green peppers. Please contact Isabel at or Fundscrip cards will be available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the months of July and August between the hours of 8:30 am 4 pm. And as always, at the Richmond Street door on Sunday mornings. Other Church and Community Events The Winsloe United Church Ceilidh, on Mon., Aug. 14, 7:30 pm, will be "A Tribute to Lady Singers of Our Century" featuring the music of Patsy Cline and Linda Ronstadt, Loretta Lynn and Emmy Lou Harris, Tanya Tucker and The MacGuire Sisters, and Rita MacNeil. Presented by: Colleen MacPhee, Joan Reeves, Jolee Patkai, Judy McGregor and Keila Glydon. Hosted by Judy McGregor and Joan Reeves. Admission is $12 at the door with doors opening at 6:30 pm. 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. Available Cards: Gas - all stations Groceries - all stores Office - Staples Health - Lawtons, Shoppers Entertainment - Indigo, Cineplex Apparel - Payless Shoes, Claires, Aldo, Marks Work Wearhouse, Old Navy, GAP, Le Chateau Children - Toys R Us, Children's Place Department Stores - Hudson Bay, Sears, Winners, Walmart Electronics - Best Buy, The Source Home and Garden - Home Furniture, Sears Home, Stokes, Home Sense, Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, Home Depot Restaurants - Pizza Hut, Boston Pizza, Wendys, KFC, East Side Marios, Harveys, Starbucks, Swiss Chalet, Subway, Montanas Other - Pet Smart, SportChek, Running Room, Best Western, Sears Travel, Fairmont Hotels 5

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