Atwood and Trinity United Church January 25, 2015 Guest Speaker

Atwood and Trinity United Church
January 25, 2015
Guest Speaker: Rev. Mark Cudney
WE EXPERIENCE THE STORY
CHILDREN’S TIME
Children leave for Sunday School
WE GATHER
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
HYMN: “There’s A Wideness in God’s Mercy” VU #271
PASSING THE PEACE
CENTERING MUSIC: “I Have Called You by Your Name”
MV 161
I have called you by your name, you are mine;
I have gifted you and ask you now to shine.
I will not abandon you; all my promises are true.
You are gifted, called and chosen; you are mine.
SCRIPTURE Jonah 3:1-10
Responsive Reading Psalm 62 VU #779
Mark 1:14-20
LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE
REFLECTION: “A Gospel for the Underdog”
Silence for personal reflection on the light of Christ
CAL L TO WORSHIP
We’ve come to worship God,
who loved us before we were yet born,
who knows us even better than we know ourselves,
whose presence never leaves us, and whose love for us never ceases.
This is our God.
Let’s worship together!
HYMN: “Sing A Happy Hallelujah” VU #224
OPENING PRAYER
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)
Lord, who loves us, we confess our failure to answer your call to
discipleship, to share the Good News of your gospel, to bear fruit from
the seeds you have planted, to be your body in a wounded world.
Forgive us. Make us anew. Give us courage to go with you, conviction
to proclaim the Word, a sense of purpose for your work, and faith to see
the assurance of the resurrection in all things.
Response: “Lord Listen to Your Children Praying” VU# 400
MUSIC: Choir Anthem (Trinity)
WE RESPOND
HYMN: “How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord” VU#504
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
LORD’S PRAYER: VU 959 (sung)
OFFERING
MUSIC: Choir Anthem (Atwood)
OFFERTORY RESPONSE: “We Give Thee But Thine Own”
We give thee but thine own
what e’er the gift may be;
all that we have is thine alone,
a trust, O God, from thee.
Basket offering collected for Food Grains Bank (Atwood only)
WE ARE SENT OUT
HYMN: “Will You Come And Follow Me” VU #567
CHANGING THE LIGHT
'Lord, Let Us Now Depart in Peace' The Hymnal 469
Lord, let us now depart in peace
who in thy name are gathered here
disclose the brightness of thy face
and be forever near....
January 25, 2015
BENEDICTION
THREEFOLD AMEN: VU 969
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Anyone from Trinity or Atwood United Churches needing
emergency pastoral care, through February and March, please contact
Rev. George Russell (519 291 3483), the Trinity church office (2913460) or the Atwood church office (356-2822).
As a caring community we want to know who would benefit from a
visit so we need your help in keeping us in the loop. Please share this
information which will remain confidential with George, Colleen
Crossland and Rhonda Bristowe (co-chairs of Pastoral Care for Trinity).
Trinity and Atwood United Churches
Trinity church office: 519 291-3460
Atwood church office: 519 356-2822
trinityunited@wightman.ca
atwoodunited@gmail.com
Pastoral Care Minister: Ruth Long
In ministry: Each one of us!
Organists: Helen Elliott, Connie MacEwen and Colleen Robertson
Upcoming speakers: Mark Cudney, Dave Dryden
@atwoodunited
Join us on
ANNOUNCEMENTS – January 25, 2015
Please continue to call either the Atwood office (519 356 2822) or the
Trinity office (519 291 3460) if you are in need of pastoral support and we
will direct your call to the appropriate person.
All announcements for the bulletin can be sent to atwoodunited@gmail.com
Please have any announcements e-mailed or on the Atwood church voicemail
by 10 am Thursday. 519 356 2822
TRINITY OFFICE HOURS: Donna will not be in the office the week
commencing Wed. Jan 21st, returning Thurs. Jan. 29th.
Thank you to, Rev. Mark Cudney, our guest speaker, and to everyone who
contributed to the service today.
Jan. 27/15: Atwood Annual meeting 7:30 pm. This meeting is open to all of
the congregation members and all are encouraged to attend.
Trinity’s 2014 annual meeting will be held on Sun., Feb., 1, 2015. The
meeting will commence immediately following the pot-luck lunch held after
the service. Please remember to bring your own dishes and cutlery. There
are copies of the Annual Report available now for viewing prior to the
meeting. If you take a copy, please remember to bring it with you to the
annual meeting, as only 75 copies are printed.
There are dishes, from the Pork Supper, still on the stage in the Trinity church,
if these belong to you please pick up ASAP.
Transfer of Membership to Trinity:
Anyone interested in transferring their United Church of Canada membership
to Trinity, please contact Keith Bender @ 519-291-4603. We are planning to
have newly transferred members recognized at a future worship service.
Communicant’s Classes for Trinity and Atwood United:
Individuals, either youth or adult, seeking to join Trinity or Atwood United
through “Profession of Faith” are asked to contact Keith Bender @ 519-2914603. We are planning to organize a joint communicant’s class for this
purpose. If sufficient interest is shown, we can then attempt to secure a
qualified individual to lead these classes.
Anyone interested in transferring their membership to the Atwood United
Church please contact Joe O’Rourke 356-2526 or the Atwood office 3562822. We will welcome new members at a future worship service.
Trinity is looking for counters for their weekly collection. Anyone interested
please call the Trinity church office at 519 291 3460.
Coffee Hour Wednesday morning in Trinity’s parlour from 10 to 11 am.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
BARGAIN!! A limited number of new subscriptions to the United Church
Observer are available for $5 each. Contact Lloyd Karges (291-6196) by
today.
Exciting News!
The Trinity Sunday School has traditionally celebrated a new year by raising
funds for a charity. This year, we have decided to repeat a project we’ve done
in the past – just because it is such a great one! We hope to raise money to buy
bedkits for “Sleeping Children Around the World” (SCAW)
We will be learning about SCAW in the next few weeks. The exciting news is
that Dave Dryden, the chair of SCAW and former NHL goalie will be
coming to Trinity on Feb. 8 to give a presentation during the service.
Following the service, the Sunday School will be serving a “Wieners and
Beans Lunch”.
We welcome all from Atwood and Trinity to attend and would appreciate your
support for this worthwhile project!
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Games Night returns Jan 30, 7:30 p.m. at Atwood Presbyterian Church
basement.
You are invited to join us for a pleasant evening of games and chat - Euchre,
Lost Heir, Dominoes etc.
Maybe you would like to bring a game you think others might enjoy!
Come out for an evening of fun. As always, refreshments follow.
Jan 31: The Alzheimer Society of Perth County Listowel Walk For
Memories. Listowel District Secondary School (155 Maitland Ave. S).
Registration begins at 9:00am. Register online now
www.walkformemories.ca [1] All funds raised stay within North Perth and
directly support the people in our community with Alzheimer disease and
other dementias. (Snow date if necessary is Sat Feb 5) Janie Babcock will be
walking. She would love to have you join her team by either walking with
them or sponsoring her. Her number is 519-291-2814
Camp Bimini is now accepting online applications for our 2015 summer
program for the following positions: Counselor-in-training (age 15),
Counselor (age 16+), Program Staff (age 16+). Applications will be
accepted until Wednesday, February 11. Visit www.campbimini.ca for more
details and to apply.
We have a program organized for students at Listowel Central and
Wallace Public School (Gr. 7 & 8) beginning in March and are looking for
female volunteers to participate.
FEMALE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TEEN ESTEEM
PROGRAM IN LISTOWEL
The Perth District Health Unit is currently recruiting women to support
and encourage local girls in Gr. 7 & 8. Sessions are facilitated by a
Public Health Nurse. Do you have one lunch hour a week for 6 weeks, to
lead a small group of youth in fun, interactive games, activities and
discussions? Topics include: self-esteem, healthy relationships, stress
management and goal-setting. It's important - will you help? Orientation
is provided.
For more information and to complete our on-line application check out
www.pdhu.on.ca [1], email dbentz@pdhu.on.ca [2] or call toll-free
1-877-271-7348 ext 305
VOLUNTEERS MAKE IT HAPPEN!
Summer JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH:
Traveling Summer Day Camp
Huron-Perth Traveling Summer Day Camp
is now accepting resumes for summer employment.
(Detailed Job Descriptions available upon request)
Full Time and Part Time Senior Staff. Candidates to be 16-30 years of age
and attending an education program after the summer. The employment
period is for July -August (between 5-8 weeks offered)
To Apply for these positions: Send Cover Letter and Resume to: Kathy
Douglas kathymdouglas@hotmail.com or call 519-523-4380
Senior Staff applications due MARCH 15, 2015
Interview Dates will be held on weekend of March 20-21, 2015
It's that time of year when YFC begins planning for the annual Fundraising
Banquet and Auction, being held on Friday, April 10. We are seeking
donations for the online, silent and live auctions. If you would like to donate,
you can drop the item(s) off at the Youth for Christ building or contact Donna
Woods at 519-291-9296, about your donation before March 7th. Thanks in
advance for your continued support!
I am a footcare nurse from Milverton who will come into the homes. Call 519276-1921. I am also available for spring cleaning. Dianne Roth
Camp Bimini, United Church Camp near Stratford is accepting
applications for our Program Team.
Applications must include a cover letter (highlighting your most influential
leadership experience, a description of your strengths and interests, a detailed
description of your camp experiences and your goals as a Camp Bimini
Program Team member) and a resume (including a description of
your experience working with youth and children (especially your camp
experience), leadership roles you have held or are currently in, and leadership
training experiences). One Position is available. Application
deadline Sunday, Feb. 1. Only those contacted will be interviewed.
Please send applications to:
Kathy Poirier, chair of Camp Bimini Personnel Committee
kathy.poirier@hotmail.com
Complete job description is available at www.campbimini.ca
Trillium Mutual Insurance is a supporter of the Trillium ROOTS
Community Support Fund. ROOTS Council (Recognizing Our Opportunity
To Support) is looking for applications regarding capital projects and
facility/equipment upgrades in your community.
For more information on the Trillium ROOTS Community Fund please go to
our website and click on Community Support. Here you will find all details
of the program along with an application form.
http://www.trilliummutual.com/roots.php
Please note that the application deadlines for 2015 are currently being
updated.