Trinity United ChurchMarch 18, 2018

CELEBRATION OF WORSHIPFIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT

* indicates to please stand as you are ableBold Print indicates a group response

VU = Voices United Hymnbook (Red cover)MV = More Voices Hymnbook (Spiral Bound)

Today’s bulletin is dedicated by Audrey Heward and family in loving memory of Lorne who died March 19, 2017.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:“To live in this world, you must be able to do three things: to

love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, to

let it go.” ~ Mary Oliver, "In Blackwater Woods"

PRELUDE: Irish Medley

WE APPROACH GOD

*♪OPENING HYMN: This Day God Gives Me (VU 410)

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP: Kaydence EinarsonWe are moving—in Lent, in Life—toward the time of letting go.When the grain of wheat falls into the ground.We fear the releasing, the falling, the losing.We don’t want to think about it.And yet in the soil, there is a mystery:Life lost, and kept for Eternity.We are moving—in Lent, in Life—toward the time of letting go.Let ‘s explore the mystery of life, loss, and love, together.

JUNIOR CHOIR INTROIT: “Jesus Love Even Me”

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (With moments for personal reflection)In our hearts this day, O God, we bring to you the ways in which we miss the mark.We remember the times when we did not try at all…We remember the times when we tried to get it right, but our hearts were not in it…We remember the times when we really did try to get it all right, but later we discovered that we had it all wrong…We remember the times when we did the exact opposite of what you were calling us to do…Forgive us, God. Heal us. Re-orient us once again to the way of letting go, to the way of dying into life, to the way of Jesus. Amen.

♫SUNG RESPONSE: “Meditation” (Arr. Mark Patterson)1.May the words of my mouth and the hopes of my heart be pleasing, dear Lord, to You.May the works of my hands and the ways of my life be pleasing, dear Lord, to You.Teach me, dear Lord, to trust You each day and help me show others Your love. 2. May the words of my mouth and the hopes of my heart be pleasing, dear Lord, to You.May the works of my hands and the ways of my life be pleasing, dear Lord, to You.

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S STORY

CHILDREN’S TIME

♫SUNG LORD’S PRAYER (VU 959)

SCRIPTURE READING: John 12:20-33Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church

Thanks be to God.

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*♫HYMN Now the Green Blade Rises (VU 186) MEDITATION: “Jesus the Buddhist , Jesus the Poem” *♫HYMN Spirit, Open My Heart (MV 79)

WE CELEBRATE THE STORY

♪OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “Sanctus” -Schubert

*♪PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERING (VU 506)Take my life, and let it beConsecrated all for Thee;Take my treasure and my days;Let them flow in ceaseless praise!

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

WE GO OUT TO LIVE THE STORY

*♫HYMN: My Life Flows On (VU 716)

CHORAL ENDING: “We Are One” (VU 402) We are one as we hear, as we hear heart and hand unite;In the Word we receive, there’s a sense that God is light.We are one as we leave, as we love, we are loved;And we seek justice in God’s ways as we move together from this place. POSTLUDE: “ Gloria” from the 12th mass -Mozart

SYMPATHYThe sympathy of the congregation is extended to Lynda Draves and family on the death of Lynda’s Mom, Dorothy Hutchins who died on Tuesday, March 13th in Kitchener.

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Hymn lyrics reproduced with permission under license #610995©LicenSingonline.org

Today’s “Call to Worship” is adapted from the work of John Moses (Aylesford, N.S.), the Prayer of Confession from that of Beth Johnson (Hantsport, N.S.)

************************************************************************ OUR LEADER TODAY IS:

Carling LuteckiOUR USHERS TODAY ARE:

Gladys Banks-Bryer, Lee Chorley ,Roxanne ChartrandOUR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS TODAY ARE:

Cindy Brownlee, Diane Cook, Lisa BlaisOUR 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.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT OUR CHURCH?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.

WELCOME AND GOOD MORNING!Please join us downstairs in the Fellowship Hall

for coffee and fellowship.

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**One of the hearing assist devices is missing. If you come across it, please let the office know. It will need to re-charged. **

DID YOU KNOW? Hearing devices and large print bulletins are available

from the ushers. If you or someone you love would appreciate a visit from

a Trinity friend or minister, please let us know via the office (705-474-3310) or a note in the offering plate.

Last day to order your Easter Ham, see an AOTS member after church to place your order.

LENTEN OFFERINGLenten offering envelopes are being distributed today. All donations go to support Trinity’s Food Shelf. Thank You!

COMMUNION SERVICE, Monday, March 19, at Marina Point at 2:00pm. Everyone is welcome to join the Pastoral Care team for this lovely service.

AOTS GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER- The next Gift Card orders are TODAY and April 15th .Your continuing support for this AOTS youth program is greatly appreciated. NOTE: Rob Brownlee will be accepting orders

TRINITY BOARD will meet on Tuesday, March 20th at 7:00pm in the Fireside Room.

Red Hot Friday Night – Chili Cook-off and Musical GuestsFriday March 23rd – music begins at 5 pm. Chili tasting at 5:30. If you would submit a chili or dessert for the competition, or donate buns, please sign up in the Fellowship Hall. Awards for Best Over-all Chili, Runner up, Best Dessert and the ever popular Best Dressed/Best Named. Free will donation. MUSIC MINISTRY AT TRINITY

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JOYFUL BELLS HANDBELL CHOIR Tuesdays from 6 - 7:30pm in the Board Room.

SENIOR CHOIR – Every Thursday at 7:15pm. JUNIOR CHOIR practices every Sunday before church

under the leadership of Peggy Millar. Children from JK to Grade 8 are most welcome.

TRINITY GAMES! Trinity Games nights second and fourth Friday of each month at 6:30pm. McIntyre Street entrance. (Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult)

TRINITY’S FOOD SHELF ITEMS OF THE MONTH While you are shopping if you could buy one extra item for those in need. This month we suggest toilet paper, tooth brushes/paste, potatoes, canned milk, juice boxes, granola bars, apples & oranges. Thank you for supporting this important outreach ministry. FROM THE CHURCH LIBRARY *DID YOU KNOW you can borrow books from our library. See Sharen Liddell before the service in the Fireside Room most Sundays. DICTIONARIES WANTED:  The North Bay jail is in need of paperback English dictionaries for inmates that are studying.  Donations can be dropped off at Trinity’s Library in the Fireside Room for collection.

DATES AT-A-GLANCE

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UCW monthly Friday luncheon – CHANGED TO March 23rd. Palm Sunday Worship – Sunday March 25th -10:30am Youth Overnight Prayer Vigil- Thursday March 29th to Friday March 30th at 9am.

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Good Friday – AOTS hosted breakfast – Friday March 30th 8am All welcome! Good Friday United Church Community Service at Emmanuel United Church – Friday March 30th -10:30am Easter Sunrise Service - Sunday April 1st- 7:30am Easter Communion Service – Sunday April 1st-10:30am Rapport Concert –Sunday, April 22nd 1:30pm “Nunsense” – Trinity welcomes the Dressing Room Production May 9-13th.

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TRINITY UNTED CHURCHHot Cross Buns & Scones

From Cob’s Fresh Bread in Burlington

HOT CROSS BUNS

-Traditional Fruit -Cranberry Orange-Chocolate Chip

Price is $8.00 per bag of 6 with one variety per bag please

SCONES-Raspberry -Cinnamon

Price is $12.00 per box of 6 with one variety per box please.

-The “4Trinity” fundraising team is onece again selling awesome hot cross buns. And this year we’ll be selling delicious scones as well. All profits will go to the general care and maintenance of Trinity United Church.-All orders must be pre-paid. You can place orders after church on Sundays or see Wanda in the office.-Pick up at the church (McIntyre entrance) on Wednesday, March 28th between 10:00 & 2:00.

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EASTER LILIESWould you like to donate an Easter Lily in memory of or to honour someone to be placed in the Sanctuary on Easter

Sunday and then after the service to take them home to enjoy? Please fill in the order from below and see Roxanne Chartrand

after the service with the form and payment.

………………….tear out ………………..

Name:_____________________________________________

Number of Plants ($10.00 each)_____Total_______

Memory of:_________________________________________

Honour of:_________________________________________

“PRAYERscapes”: Practising Hospitality

Scot McKnight

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