Trinity Clifton Pastoral Charge United Church of Canada. Palm/Passion Sunday

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1 Trinity Clifton Pastoral Charge United Church of Canada April 14, :30 a.m. Palm/Passion Sunday 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. *Please rise as you are able. The Gathering Prelude The Palms Fauré Words of Welcome Lighting of the Christ Candle Lighting of the Rainbow Candle Acknowledging Traditional Territory Quiet Preparation for Worship Invitation to Join the Journey Liturgy of the Palms The whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully, with a loud voice saying, Blessed is the one, who comes in the name of the Lord! 1 Rev. Cathie Crooks Brooklyn MacCallum *Processional Hymn Hosanna, Loud Hosanna VU #123 *Call to Worship

2 Blessed are we, who come to worship, adding our voices to the song of the disciples, celebrating the One who offers us life and love. *Opening Prayer Jerusalem God of love, we raise our voices in song, celebrating your triumphant entry into this holy week. We praise you joyfully, for you have done many wonderful deeds. We are people of faith. Now we are called to share the wonder of your love with others. May our living reflect your loving. Amen. Scripture Luke 19:28-40 We Journey to Jerusalem Hymn He Came Riding on a Donkey VU #124 Time with Our Children Anthem Ride on King Jesus Moses Hogan The Upper Room The Garden Liturgy of the Passion Scripture Luke 22:7-23 Procession of Symbols We Journey to the Upper Room Sung Response He Came Singing Love VU #359, vs. 1 Scripture Procession of Symbols 2 Luke 22, selected verses

3 We Journey to the Garden Sung Response VU #359, vs. 1 A Responsive Prayer The Courts Golgotha Our Father, 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; 3 Rev. Gail Hopkirk Psalm 31:9-16 VU, page 758 Part 2 and 3 Scripture Procession of Symbols We Journey to the Courts Luke 22-23, selected verses Sung Response VU #359, vs. 1 Scripture Procession of Symbols We Journey to Golgotha Luke 23, selected verses Sung Response VU #359 Offering Invitation Response to the Word Offertory Jesu, Son of Mary MacNutt *Presentation of Offering VU #149, vs. 4 *Offering Prayer Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer

4 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. The Journey Continues Sending Forth *Hymn Tell Me the Stories of Jesus VU #357 *Commission and Benediction Postlude Fugue on the Kyrie Couperin Greeters: Head Greeter: John Enman North Side: Bill & June Ives, Sylvia Gunn South Side: Don & Jeanette Scott, Jean Peterson Balcony: David Younker, Audrey Farquharson Clergy: Rev. Cathie Crooks Interim Clergy: Rev. Anne Dalziel Singer & Rev. Melaney Matheson Music Director: Donald Fraser Custodians: Lorraine Worth & Andy Gagnon Office Administrator: Ellen Locke Doiron Web Page: Phone: Office Hours: Mon. Fri., 8:30 am 4 pm Announcements Happy Birthday to Roger Gordon on Apr. 17, to Camden Carpenter on Apr. 19, and to Sophia Grace Cameron, Andrea Driscoll and Krista Thompson on Apr. 20. Holy Week Services: Maundy Thursday, Apr. 18, 7 pm Good Friday, Apr. 19, 10:30 am Easter Sunday, Apr. 21, 10:30 am 4

5 Thank you letter was received from Gifts with Vision for our generous gift of $ Weekly Bulletins may be sponsored by you in celebration or in remembrance. Please contact Ellen in our office. Cost is $50. Sunday, Apr. 21: Lectionary Readings Acts 10:34-43, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, Luke 24:1-12 Youth Forum and Intermediates at Conference: Registration is now open. May at Mount Allison University. Funding is available. Please register online asap and let our church office know. Easter Flowers: If you wish to make a monetary donation ($20) towards the purchase of Easter flowers in honour of, celebration of, or in memory of someone, please contact our church office before Apr. 15. Trinity Events Outreach Committee will meet on Tues., Apr. 16, 1 pm. Choral Music on a Holy Day on Good Friday, Apr. 19, 7 pm. at Trinity. The Confederation Singers and guest soloists will present the majestic St. Cecilia Mass by Gounod and various shorter works. Conducted by Donald Fraser, the concert will be accompanied by organist Frances McBurnie and the Atlantic String Machine. Admission $25. Tickets available at the door. PEI Social Justice Book Club: We hope you will join us for a discussion of Jenny Nordberg s novel The Underground Girls of Kabul. This captivating book explores the hidden custom in Afghanistan of disguising and raising girls as boys for safety, social status and greater freedom. We will meet on Wed., May 8, 3 pm. Other Church and Community Events Come Raise the Roof: Fri., Apr. 26 and Sat., Apr. 27 at 7 pm, St. Mark s Presbyterian Church is hosting an old-fashioned variety show and a one act play to raise money for our new roof. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 & under. For tickets, call Barb or the church Each evening will feature a 5

6 variety of performers and will end with a one act play written and directed by Barb Perry. The Official Board of Winsloe United Church is organizing two evening workshops on Stewardship, featuring a most entertaining and inspiring speaker from Newfoundland. The sessions are open to everyone, and would be of special interest to Stewards, Trustees, Board Members, UCW representatives and M&S enthusiasts. Please join us for one or both of these sessions! Stewardship Best Practices Workshop: Part 1: In the last 20 years our congregations have undergone significant changes fewer people attending worship, fewer contributors to the Congregation s Ministry, and fewer volunteers! What can church leaders do to adapt and how can we overcome our challenges to grow our giving and focus again on the ministry? On Tues., Apr. 30, 7 pm, Roger Janes, Stewardship & Gifts Officer for the Atlantic Regions, will be answering these questions as he leads a session on Best Stewardship Practices in the 21 st Century. Roger has been providing Stewardship leadership in congregations for over 20 years. Join us as Roger shares what really works through humour, stories, the latest research and practice. Stewardship Best Practices: Part 2: In this stand-alone workshop, on Wed., May 1, 7 pm, Roger will build on the best stewardship practices to show us how to put these practices in action. Roger will share specific United Church resources and explore how congregations can create and carry out an effective stewardship plan. If you plan to attend, and in order to assure sufficient seating, please contact Sue LeMaistre by phone at or by at the following address: susalemaistre@gmail.com 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: 6

7 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, Winners, Walmart Electronics - Best Buy, The Source Home and Garden - Home furniture, Stokes, Home Sense, Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Kent Restaurants Tim Hortons, Pizza Hut, Boston Pizza, Wendys, KFC, Harveys, Starbucks, Swiss Chalet, Subway, Montanas Other - Pet Smart, SportChek, Running Room, Best Western, Fairmont Hotels, Giant Tiger 7

8 Charlottetown and Area Christian Council presents Holy Week 2019 Services commence at 12:10 pm at St Peter s Cathedral Anglican Church At the corner of Rochford Street and 7 All Soul s Lane, Charlottetown This year s featured speakers and services: Monday April 15: Pastor John Evans of Community Baptist Church Tuesday, April 16: Reverend Darrin MacKinnon of Spring Park United Church Wednesday, April 17: Archdeacon John Clarke of St. Paul s Anglican Church Thursday, April 18: 11:00 am Crosswalk through downtown Charlottetown, arriving at St. Peter s Cathedral in time for the service. Thursday, April 18: Father Keith Kennific of St. Dunstan s Basilica (RC) Following each service, a lunch is available for cost of $ 5 provided by the Anglican Church Women. All lunch proceeds go towards support of a Children s Home in Jamaica. 8

9 Trinity-Clifton Vision Statement We, the Trinity-Clifton Christian family, believe that God has blessed us with diversity, including diversity in sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, age, ability and faith. We believe that Jesus challenged boundaries by reaching out to all people, welcoming and honouring all in their uniqueness. We publicly declare our commitment to openness, growth, action, and education, honouring diversity and challenging injustice in solidarity with those who experience discrimination. We offer our resources and talents with open hands and hearts in love and service to all as we work for reconciliation and justice locally, regionally, and globally. *** As an Affirming Ministry of the United Church of Canada, Trinity- Clifton is committed to broadening social justice concerns within church and society. The United Church of Canada has stated: In order to promote mutual respect, peace, and friendship, the 40th General Council encouraged the recognition of Traditional Territories of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples at the gatherings of the Courts and Pastoral Charges of the United Church of Canada. A proposal has been brought to the General Council Executive to encourage Parliament to include a similar acknowledgment in its Opening Address. We follow the lead of the United Church of Canada in acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional and unceded territory of the Abegweit Mi kmaq First Nation. 9

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