Trinity United Church
United Church of Canada

Order of Service Oct. 16, 2016–10:30 am
Thanksgiving in the Season of Pentecost 21
* 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: "Now Thank, My Soul, Thy Master" (Walther)

Words of Welcome 
	
Announcements

Lighting of the Christ Candle:
	In the beginning, God gave the gift of Light,
	the Light from which all light comes:
	the light of the sun, moon and stars,
the Light of Jesus,  
the Light of you and me.

Silent Preparation for Worship

*Introit: Hymn #42 (MV) "Praise God for This Holy Ground" v. 1&2
	 			
*Call to Worship:
	We have come here to praise and worship God.
	Our God has done marvellous things.
	God’s love surrounds us, from one sunrise to the next.
	God’s love attends us wherever we journey.
	God’s love gives our lives meaning and purpose.
	God’s love gives us a reason to sings praises.
		
*Opening Hymn #244 "Sing Your Praise to God Eternal"

*Prayer of Approach & Lord's Prayer:
	Ever-present God, as the mornings turn frosty, the 	leaves turn colours, the days grow shorter and change 	seems to be all around us, we come to you, God. Here 	we can be assured of your presence and strengthened 	to carry the wonder of your love with us through the 	week. In this time of worship and praise, fill us with 	your Spirit, that we may leave with the confidence of 	faith renewed. This we ask in the name of the one 	who taught us to pray together, 
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 them that trespass against us. 
And lead us not into temptation, 
but deliver us from evil. 
For thine is the kingdom, 
the power, and the glory, 
forever and ever. 
Amen.

*Hymn #605 "Jesus, Teacher, Brave and Bold" v. 1

Children Gather at the Front of the Sanctuary

*Hymn #605 "Jesus, Teacher, Brave and Bold" v. 2

Prayer of Confession:
	Good and gracious God, life moves so quickly, and our 	days are filled with busyness and constant 	interruptions. As we rush from one activity to 	another, we forget all about you. We do not always 	live lives of faith. We believe that it is enough to set 	aside an hour on Sunday, but forget to pray on 	Monday. Forgive us we pray and help us to live fully in 	relationship with you. Amen.  
Assurance of Pardon:
	God loves you.
	God accepts you.  
	God forgives you.
	Go out to live each day as a strong and faithful person, 
	for your worship matters, your prayers matter, your service  	matters.
	You matter to God.  
	Thanks be to God.  Amen.

Service of The Word
		
Jeremiah 31:27-34

Psalm 65 (p. 782)  

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5

Luke 18:9-14

Anthem: "With Souls of Rejoicing" (J.S. Bach) 

Sermon (Rev. Melaney Matheson)

*+Hymn #664 "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"

Our Response to the Word 

Minute for Mission

Offering Invitation
 
Offertory: "Now All The Woods Are Sleeping" (Walther) 

*Presentation of Offering #538 
	“For the Gift of Creation”

*Offering Prayer:
	Holy and Wondrous God, we honour you with gifts of 	time, resources, and abilities. Use all that we offer to 	bring hope and strength to our needy world. May gifts, 	both large and small, become new life within Trinity 	and around the world. We offer these gifts in 	faithfulness. Amen.

Pastoral Prayer

Sending Forth

*Hymn #172 (MV) “God Says”

*Commission and Benediction

*Choral Benediction  #647 “Travel On, Travel On” v.1

Postlude: "We Christians All" (Walther)

+ A favorite hymn chosen by a member of the congregation

Ushers: 
Head Usher: Ken MacDonald
North Side: Austin & Isabel Bowman, Kathy Birt
South Side: David Younker, Gail Taylor, Karen Wood
Balcony: George & Paulette Neale

Ministers: All of Us
Clergy Team: Rev. Greg Davis, Rev. Gail Hopkirk, 
	Rev. Melaney Matheson
Organist & Choir Director: Donald Fraser
Office Administrator: Ellen Locke Doiron
Custodian: Lorraine Worth & Charles Baglole
Web Page: www.trinityclifton.org Email: trinityunited@eastlink.ca
Phone: 902-892-4114 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 3 pm

Announcements

Happy Birthday to Luke Doiron who celebrates 15 years on Oct. 18 and to Joy Ikede on Oct. 22.

Sympathies of the congregation are extended to Shirley Pollard on the death of her brother, Lomar MacDonald.

Today's Reader is Vicki AllenCook. Vicki is chair of the Stewardship Committee. This committee cultivates a connection between our resources and our mission and ministry. The committee members are: Alan Edwards, Jean Peterson, Heather Diamond, David Younker, June Sanderson, Mark Richardson, Heather Cameron & Ken MacDonald.

Sunday, Oct. 23: 
Lectionary Readings - Joel 2:23-32, Psalm 65, 2Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18, Luke 18:9-14

Upcoming Trinity Meetings:
Outreach Committee will meet on Mon., Oct. 17 at 7 pm.
"Finding Jesus" Bible Study meets each Tuesday at Noon.
CD Committee will meet on Tues., Oct. 18 at 5:30 pm.
Affirm Committee will meet on Tues., Oct. 18 at 7 pm. 
Pastoral Care Committee will meet on Wed., Oct. 19 at 5:30 pm.
Christmas Fair Meeting will take place on Thurs., Oct. 20 at 5 pm.

The Remit Study will begin on Oct. 20 from 6-7:30 pm. We will not meet on Oct. 29,but will continue through November. Anyone interested in the remits is invited to attend. Council members will vote on these remits in 2017 and so are encouraged to participate. This is an opportunity to learn and debate these changes to our United Church of Canada.

Craft Class will meet on Thurs., Oct. 20 at 7 pm.

As of Oct 2nd, Charles Baglole is now TUC's new Custodian (filling Philip Whittaker's position). TUC welcomes Charles to this staff position. Charles and Lorraine Worth will work as a team to continue to provide custodial services for TUC. 

The first phase of a 5 year restoration plan has begun on repairing the exterior brick work on the Church. The work that is now underway consists of repairing and reinforcing the two S.E. buttress footings as well as replacing bricks on four buttresses (S.E. and N.E.) that are cracked. The repairs are necessary to maintain the structural integrity of the building. The masonry work is being done by MBS Construction and Restoration, who have done previous masonry repairs here at Trinity. The cost of the 2016 work is budgeted at $51,000 and is being financed from our Restoration Fund. Additional funding will be necessary to continue with the brick restoration work and new fund-raising activities will be necessary in the future.

Create Welcoming Spaces is scheduled for Tues., Oct. 18, at Trinity from 7-8 pm. Our skilled facilitator, Cybelle Rieber, will lead us through an entertaining and informative time exploring strategies for creating welcoming spaces for LGBTQ folks and others across the lifespan. We will unpack some of the language and labels of sexual orientation and gender identity and how they connect with belonging and inclusion. The workshop will also provide the opportunity to explore the power that our assumptions have in creating welcoming or unwelcoming environments. Please come to listen and learn. The Affirm Committee asks that a representative from all standing committees be present. 

Food Bank Sunday: Every Sunday is Food Bank Sunday. All donations of non-perishable food donations and plastic grocery bags are gratefully accepted. 

Seniors Flu Clinic at Trinity United Church: Wed., Oct. 26, 
9am-1pm by appointment (may be extended to 4pm if demand warrants) Seniors aged 65+ are invited to get their free flu shot. The vaccinations will be provided by a pharmacist and there will also be a dietician on hand to answer questions about keeping healthy during flu season. A small immune-boosting snack will be provided. Open to seniors from outside the Trinity congregation as well. Tell your friends! For any questions and to sign up for your appointment, please call 902-629-2788.

Charlottetown Y’s Men’s Club 30th Annual Food Drive: This year the Annual Food Drive will be held on Mon., Oct. 24 from 6 - 8 pm. The need for food is an on-going concern in our community and again we are counting on your support to help. We are seeking volunteers to help canvass the homes in the Greater Charlottetown Area and Cornwall. Why not gather a small group or your family and offer to cover a street or two? To volunteer and for further information, please call Bill Irwin at 902-569-3187.

The interfaith Refugee Committee is conducting English classes for refugees at Trinity each Thurs. from 9:30-11:30. The classes include several young mothers who are accompanied by small children. Volunteers are needed to look after the children in the nursery during the class. Interested volunteers should call Carol Lang at 902 3947735 or lang4243@gmail.com 

Social Justice Book Club: The choice for our next Social Justice Book Club meeting is Joseph Boyden’s yet-to-be-released novel Wenjack which gives us a powerful and poignant look into the last moments of Charlie Wenjack’s life as he runs away from a residential school and tries to find his way home. The book will be released on Oct. 18 and will be available in bookstores on that date. Our book club will meet to discuss this book on Wed., Nov. 9, at 7 pm.

BE: Calling people who are inspired to BE the church together. RSVP at www.be-maritimes.org. Meeting on Nov. 4 at UPEI Business Building at 7 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 - 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