Trinity United Church
	       United Church of Canada

Order of Service August 21, 2016–10:30 am
Fourteenth Sunday of Pentecost
* denotes standing (please stand if able)   

Welcome to Trinity 
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.  

* denotes standing, if able

The Gathering

Prelude

Words of Welcome 
	
Announcements

Lighting of the Christ Candle:
	Like the warm, summer sun 
that supports the growth of the earth,
	may the Light of Christ warm our hearts
	and support our spiritual growth.

Silent Preparation for Worship

*Introit: Hymn #21 (MV) 
	"Open Our Hearts"  
	Open our hearts, open our minds.
	Open our lives to you, O loving God.
	Open our hearts.
		
*Call to Worship: 
	May the peace of God rest upon our busy lives.
	May the love of God flow through our worship.
	May the grace of God seek out our every need.
	Then may we be quieted into prayerful listening 
	and renewed for service in the world.
*Hymn #402 “We Are One”

*Prayer of Approach:
	Holy One, you have called us here from different walks 	of life. You call us whether we are burdened or light- 	hearted, grieving or joyous, worried or confident. You 	have called us to express your love and faith in us. We 	pray that, as you have accepted us, we can learn to 	accept those whose ways are different than our own. 	As we open our hearts to you in worship, show us the 	way to open our hearts to others. Through your Spirit 	in us and among us, may we understand and learn 	your ways of inclusion and compassion, as Jesus did.  	Amen  

*Hymn #225 "We Praise You for the Sun" v. 1 & 2

Children at the Front

*Hymn #225 " We Praise You for the Sun" v. 3

Prayer of Confession:
	Gracious God, with you we have felt safe and secure.  	We have known how to live and behave. Yet, every 	now and then, we have felt there is more. We have 	been aware that not everything we have done has 	lifted people’s burdens. Sometimes we have been 	acutely aware that some people are pushed to the 	edges. We have been afraid to step forward to help 	heal wounds and lift burdens. Forgive 	us, Holy One…
	(silent prayer)
	
Words of Assurance 

The Word

Anthem

Sermon (Rev. Gail Hopkirk)

*Hymn #567 “Will You Come and Follow Me”

Our Response to the Word

Minute for Mission

Offering Invitation
 
Offertory 

*Presentation of Offering #191 (MV) "What Can I Do?”

*Prayer of Dedication

Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer

*Hymn #509 “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky”
	
*Commission and Benediction:
	No matter how old or how young,
	God calls us to speak and act.
	We will go from this sanctuary,
	with the wisdom and support of the Spirit, 
	to bless with words and acts 
	of gentleness and healing.

*Benediction

 *Going Forth with Song  Hymn #221 (MV) 
	“I Am Walking a Path of Peace”

Postlude

Ushers: 
Head Usher: Roger Beck
North Side: Clara MacLeod, Joy Ikede
South Side: Roger Beck, Valerie Downe, Carrie St. Jean
Balcony: 

Ministers: All of UsClergy Team: Rev. Greg Davis, Rev. Gail Hopkirk, Rev. Melaney MathesonOrganist & Choir Director: Donald FraserOffice Administrator: Ellen Locke DoironCustodian: Lorraine Worth Web Page: www.trinityclifton.org Email: trinityunited@eastlink.caPhone: 902-892-4114Summer Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 3 pm

Announcements

Happy Birthday to Lorne Keizer on Aug. 23, to Doug Boylan on Aug. 25, and to Ben Howatt on Aug. 26.

Happy Anniversary to Ken & Marion Richards who celebrate 
70 years on Aug 24. 

A donation has been received in loving memory of Gordon Avard, Jr., grandson of Gordon & Fanny Avard.

Thank you to Brandon Roy for his musical contribution to worship this morning.

Sunday, August 28: 
Lectionary Readings - Jeremiah 2:4-13, Psalm 81:1, 10-16, 
Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, Luke 14:1, 7-14

Greg Davis will be enjoying holiday time from Aug. 6 - Sept. 6. Gail Hopkirk is on call for pastoral care emergencies. (902-886-2437)

Gala Dinner: Sat. Oct.1. Thank you for your enthusiastic response to ticket sales for Trinity-Cliftons' eighth annual Gala Fundraising dinner. A five-course dinner will be served, dinner entertainment provided and a silent auction and limited live auction will cap off the evening. Tickets cost $60 per person with a tax receipt to be provided. We encourage you to think creatively as to how you may contribute to the auction. Would you be willing to host a coffee party, a luncheon, a dinner for six in your home? Perhaps you have other interesting ideas for the auction team? If so, please contact Diana and Norman Carruthers at 902-566-3007.

Food Bank Sunday: Every Sunday is Food Bank Sunday. All donations of non-perishable food donations and plastic grocery bags are gratefully accepted. Please consider that this is the time of year for school supplies. 

Please note: Our building will be closed until 11:30 am on Monday, August 22 and Monday, August 29. 

Summer Office Hours and Fundscrip gift cards: Ellen will be in the office on Tues., Wed., and Thurs. during the summer months and gift cards will be available for sale from the office on those days.

Volunteers are needed to lead group sessions for Sunday School during the summer months. One week commitment only, sharing something you love with our children. Contact Rev. Melaney if you can help.

Jam-making season is upon us, and the following items are needed: 10 cases of bottles (250ml size only); and 15 bags of white sugar (2 kg. size). If anyone can help with the purchase of these items, it would be much appreciated.  For pick up or more information, please call the Church Office 902-892-4114 or Isabel 902-569-2423.

Volunteers are needed to greet visitors when the cruise ships are in port in September and October. If you are able to help, please sign your name on the date you are available on the calendar sheet on the bulletin board outside our church office.

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 - now includes Irving	Office - Staples
Groceries - all stores		Health - Lawtons, Shoppers
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
Entertainment - Indigo, Cineplex
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
Other - Pet Smart, SportChek, Running Room, Best Western, Sears 	Travel, Fairmont Hotels