Transfiguration Sunday March 3, 2019
2 CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP March 3, 2019 TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY * indicates to please stand as you are able Bold Print indicates a group response VU = Voices United Hymnbook (Red cover) MV = More Voices Hymnbook (Spiral Bound) Thought for the Day: Most Christian 'believers' tend to echo the cultural prejudices and worldviews of the dominant group in their country, with only a minority revealing any real transformation of attitudes or consciousness. It has been true of slavery and racism, classism and consumerism and issues of immigration and health care for the poor. ~ Father Richard Rohr WE APPROACH GOD HYMN SING 10:15 A.M. * OPENING HYMN: Spirit of Gentleness (VU 375) WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP: (Amelia MacDonald) We gather today on Transfiguration Sunday. In Advent, we waited for the arrival of Jesus; In Epiphany, we celebrated his light; Soon, we enter the season of Lent. But on this Sunday, We will see Jesus glow! Prepare us God. Inspire us to follow. Amen. INTROIT: Fanfare from Suite for Handbells Joyful Bells Michael Helman
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: God of all, We know it is not your way to keep count of our trespasses, Or make a record of our failings and faults. Yet we have a need to bring our brokenness before you, Laying it at your feet, in order to let it go. Hear the silent confessions of our hearts (a moment of silence for personal confession ) In Christ, we are reconciled to God. Not only reconciled, but freed. Not only freed, but loved. Not only loved, but renewed. For this and for all God s goodness to us, Thanks be to God! SUNG RESPONSE: (MV 18) Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true; with thanksgiving, I ll be a living sanctuary for you. (repeat) 3 WE LISTEN FOR GOD S STORY FAMILY TIME : Covenanting with the Trinity Board SUNG LORD S PRAYER (VU 959) SONG: Needed Time (Samuel John Hopkins, 1912-1982) Now is the needed time I m down on my bended knee Jesus won t you come right here? Even if you can t stay long SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 9: 28-43 Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church Thanks be to God. MEDITATION: An Answer to the Needed Time * HYMN: We Have Come at Christ s Own Bidding (VU 104)
4 WE GO OUT TO LIVE THE STORY OFFERTORY: Meditation M.Helman * PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERING (tune: VU 372) You give us hope this blessed day: O God, in Christ, you make us new! As we ve been blessed, O Lord, we pray, may these our gifts bless others, too. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE WE GO OUT TO LIVE THE STORY * CLOSING HYMN: God Who Gives to Life it s Goodness (VU 260) GRACE & BLESSING * CHORAL ENDING: (VU 649) Walk with me, I will walk with you and build the land that God has planned where love shines through. And when you share your faith with me and work for life made new, the witness of your faithfulness calls me to walk with you (repeat Refrain) POSTLUDE: Toccata M.Helman Hymn lyrics reproduced with permission under license #610995 LicenSingonline.org Special thanks to our special musical guests this morning: Melissa Pajunen for leading us in the music in Betty s absence. Brenda McLay and the Joyful Bells for their musical offerings to enrich our service. Marcel McDonald for sharing his gift in Needed Time.
5 *********************************************************************** OUR LEADER TODAY IS: Carling Lutecki OUR USHERS TODAY ARE: OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS TODAY ARE: Michelina Beam, Marcel MacDonald, Lisa Blais OUR LIFT OPERATOR TODAY IS: Ryan Rozicki ************************************************************************ Trinity United Church gathers on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe peoples of Nipissing First Nations. We acknowledge with respect their history, their spiritual practices and their stewardship of this land. On your Bulletin Cover: Ancient Eastern Orthodox depictions of the transfiguration tended to extend the halo around Jesus not only to Moses and Elijah, but to the sleeping disciples, and the features of the surrounding mountaintop, traditionally thought to be Mount Tabor, in Israel. Call to Worship adapted from the work of Fern Gibbard, Osoyoos, B.C. Prayer of Confession adapted from Kate Crawford, Grand Bend, Ontario EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS AT TRINITY In case of an emergency at Trinity, please know the location of your closest exit door two at the front, two at the back. We are NOT allowed to use the elevator in the case of an emergency. Ushers, Teachers, and Choir members are trained to assist you (and the children) downstairs and outside to our emergency gathering location: The Capitol Centre Parking Lot.
6 WELCOME AND GOOD MORNING Please join us downstairs in the Fellowship Hall after service for coffee and conversation. DID YOU KNOW? Hearing devices and large print bulletins are available from the ushers. BOOKS for pre-schoolers can be found in the back of the Sanctuary and also, on the top shelf of the middle section, of shelving next to the window in the Fireside Room. These books can be borrowed indefinitely, or simply studied in the pews. (DST: Don t forget to adjust your clocks ahead one hour before bed March 9 th so you won t miss Church March 10th!) AOTS GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER- NEXT ORDER DATES are TODAY & 17 th, April 7 th. "For further information please contact Rob Brownlee at 705-476-4043. TRINITY S FOOD SHELF: Monday Mornings 9:30-11:00 As we move into the colder times we will also be accepting clean, warm clothes such as sweaters, jackets, socks and mitts. Chisholm United Church is holding a Ham Supper on March 23 from 4:30 to7 pm. Come and enjoy baled beans with ham and scalloped potatoes, coleslaw and homemade desserts.
7 SAVE THE DATE TUESDAY, MARCH 5 TH AOTS Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper. 5 pm to 6:30 pm WEDNESDAY MARCH 6 TH Noontime Ash Wednesday worship at St. Andrew s SUNDAY MARCH 10 TH Lenten Communion Service SUNDAY MARCH 17 th St. Patrick s Day worship FRIDAY MARCH 22 ND Red Hot Friday Night Chili Cook-Off and Music SUNDAY MARCH 24 TH Trinity Rocks, Curling Event TRINITY WOMENS RETREAT: We re having our own retreat! April 26-28 at Camp Caritou. Registration info to follow. Contact Carling Lutecki, Cindy Brownlee or Lisa Blais TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 111 McIntyre St. E. NORTH BAY, ONTARIO P1B1C5 Phone 705-474-3310 E-Mail trinitynorthbay@gmail.com www.trinitynorthbay.ca
8 The Trinity A.O.T.S. United Church Men s Group hosts their annual PANCAKE SUPPER Tuesday, March 5 th from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Adults: $10 ~ Under 12: $5 Family: $25 *Pancakes *Pure Maple Syrup *Sausages *Coffee, Tea & Juice Proceeds for A.O.T.S. work with youth