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TRINITY UNITED CHURCH
111 McIntyre St. E.
NORTH BAY, ONTARIO
Phone 705-474-3310
Fax 705-474-3311
www.trinitynorthbay.ca
November 8, 2015
Founded On The Rock – Sustained By Faith
1882-2015
Minister - Rev. Dr. Ted Harrison
Designated Lay Minister - Lisa Blais
Minister Emerita - Rev. Kathleen McCallum
Minister of Music - Betty Farris
Board Chairperson – Roxanne Chartrand
Church Office Administrator - Wanda Gleason
CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
November 8, 2015
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Today’s bulletin is dedicated by:
Eleanor Rennick & Family in loving memory of
Ethel Rennick, Special Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother who passed away
November 28, 2001.
Norma & Alvin Moyer & Family
in loving memory of May, Ray & Bill Moyer,
Marjory, Jim & Fred Brooks.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
“The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.”
~ Douglas MacArthur
PRELUDE: “A Remembrance Medley”
WE APPROACH GOD
♪ *PROCESSIONAL HYMN (VU 651)
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
CALL TO WORSHIP:
We gather as a community, remembering the sadness and injustice of war. Holding great sacrifice alongside the words of Jesus:
“All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.”
We gather as a community called to righteousness, holding that call alongside the words of Jesus:
“Judge not, and you shall not be judged.”
We gather as a people who must defend the weak, but we hold that demand alongside the words of Jesus:
“He who is without sin, cast the first stone.”
We are ready to fight for what is right if we must, but we hold that readiness alongside the words of Jesus:
“Whoever strikes your right cheek, turn to him the other.”
Let us grieve and remember, and live into Christ’s invitation:
“As you would have others do to you, do to them likewise.”
INTROIT: “We Rise Again” Dubinsky/Adams
Soloist: Peggy Millar
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: God of Peace, violence and hatred have so often overwhelmed our world. Today we remember and repent as we acknowledge that—even in our own lives—hatred sometimes obscures love, and violence sometimes overcomes peace…
(A moment of silence for personal confession) Heal us, O God of renewal, assist us as we work for peace in
our homes, our community, our church, and our world.
SUNG RESPONSE: (MV 115)
Behold,(behold), behold,(behold),
I make all things new,
Beginning with you and starting from today.
Behold, (behold) behold,(behold),
I make all things new,
My promise is true, for I am Christ the way. (repeat)
WE REMEMBER
CHILDREN’S TIME: “Proud as a Peacock, Brave as a Lion”
(Barclay & Benoit)
*LAST POST -Marcel MacDonald
*SILENCE
*REVEILLE
♪ *SING:
God save our gracious Queen, Long live our noble Queen,
God save the Queen! Send her victorious, happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us, God save the Queen!
♪ *SING “O Canada” (VU 524)
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S STORY
INTRODUCTION TO THE SCRIPTURE:
“The Call to Remember”
SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 137 (VU 858)
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church.
Thanks be to God.
MEDITATION: “The Call to Forget”
♪*HYMN “O Day of Peace” (VU 682)
“Jerusalem” C.H. Parry/Glover
WE CELEBRATE THE STORY
ACTIVITIES OF THE CHURCH
MINUTE PERSON: John Sheridan
♪OFFERTORY: “O Danny Boy” trad/arr. W. Barker
♪ *PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERING (VU 227)
In the just reward of labour, God’s will is done.
In the help we give our neighbour, God’s will is done.
In our worldwide task of caring,
For the hungry and despairing.
In the harvests we are sharing, God’s will is done.
For the harvests of the Spirit, thanks be to God.
For the good we all inherit, thanks be to God.
For the wonders that astound us,
For the truths that still confound us,
Most of all that love has found us, thanks be to God.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (Followed by The Lord’s Prayer) Response: “Lord Hear Our Prayer”
WE GO OUT TO LIVE THE STORY
♪ *CLOSING HYMN (VU 806)
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past”
BLESSING
♪ CHORAL ENDING: Olde Irish Blessing
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
May the rain fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand. (repeat)
Music – Linda Fletcher
♪ POSTLUDE: “Anchors Away” Zimmerman/Murtha
SYMPATHY
The sympathy of the congregation is extended to best friend and loving partner Eileen Taylor and the family of Jim McCarthy who died on Monday, November 2nd in Ottawa.
Hymn lyrics reproduced with permission under license #610995©LicenSingonline.org
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THANK YOU very much to all who contributed to our new Keyboard. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Betty Farris
OUR LEADER TODAY IS:
Roxanne Chartrand
OUR USHERS TODAY ARE:
Lynda & Peter Moseley-Williams,
Carolyn Crawford, Sid Gulliver
OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER ARE:
Pam Somerville, Linsey Mutch, Michelina Beam,Melissa Peddie
TODAY at 2:00pm
Don’t forget to join the J.O.Y. Band for their Musical Memories of the War Years.
DID YOU KNOW!
Hearing devices and large print bulletins are available from the ushers.
PLEASE NOTE! 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.
2016 CHURCH CALENDARS . The 2016 calendars are available for sale at a cost of $5.00 Please see Janice Brownlee after service this morning.
UCW meeting on Monday, November 9th at 1pm. Guest speaker: Ione's sister will be giving a short presentation on children of the war, that were evacuated from Britain & Germany for safety. Come & join us for tea & goodies, fellowship & an interesting talk.
The PASTORAL CARE COMMITTEE along with Rev. Ted have set the date for the Fall Communion Service at
Nipissing Manor -Tuesday, November 10, at 2:15pm
We invite anyone to come and share this special Communion Service.
TRINITY BOARD
The Board will meet on Tuesday, November 17th in the Fireside Room. Submissions for the agenda must be into Roxanne by Tuesday, November 10th.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH – All men in the congregation are invited to a choir practice from 7-9pm for the AOTS Sunday on November 15th.
HELPING SYRIAN REFUGEES
The Trinity Sunday School continues to collect donations to support a Syrian Refugee family. Please mark your cheques or envelopes with “Refugee Family” and submit them by November 15th.
‘LEAVIN' FOR LEARIN'
We are planning a bus trip to Toronto to see Rod Carley's King Lear. The date will be Sunday December 6th. The bus will leave North Bay at 8:30AM, and arrive back in North Bay by 9:30 PM. The play is at 2PM, and in order to keep the total cost of bus and show below $100.00 we will need 40 passengers. Please call the church office or John Sheridan 705-925-0948, before November 17th, to confirm your interest.
The WHITE ELEPHANT TABLE at the Christmas Bazaar would appreciate receiving the following donations:
jewelry, knick-knacks, glassware, dishes, table linens, small working appliances (such as toasters, irons, etc.). books, Christmas decorations, toys, etc.No clothes or opened cosmetics or spices.
Items for the White Elephant Table may be brought to the church on the morning or evening of November 13, or on the morning of November 14. For more information, call Sharen Liddell at (705) 495-4546.
UCW CHRISTMAS TEA & BAZAAR
November 14th 1pm until 3:30pm. A LOT of sandwiches and squares are needed to serve in the TEA ROOM. Sign up sheets are in the Sunday School Room or contact Doris-Rae Brownlee @ 705-472-3226 or Rae Brownlee @ 705- 472-2619. We would like to know what kind of sandwiches you are going to make so we have a good variety. HELP is needed on this day at Trinity. If you haven't been asked to help in any area contact Rae Brownlee @ 705- 472-2619. Baking, sewing and knitting is also needed for the tables.
AOTS GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER-The next Gift Card opportunities are: November 15th & 29th & December 13th .Your continuing support for this AOTS youth program is greatly appreciated.
ADVENT NEWSLETTER DUE DATE IS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH for delivery by Sunday, November 22nd please submit them by email to
FOOD SHELF ITEM OF THE MONTH – Baby Food
Trinity’s Infant Food Shelf continues to provide food and supplies to those in need in our community.
While you are shopping if you could buy an extra item for those in need, it would be appreciated. Thanks! TRINITY’S OPERATION WARMTHAs part of our ongoing outreach ministry the Food Shelf will be collecting warm clothes for those in need. Donations of good clean winter coats, boots, mitts, hats, scarves, sweaters, and socks will be gratefully accepted! Thank-you.
CHURCH IS A TEAM SPORT, AND WE NEED YOU.
In order to be the best when it's our turn to play, we need special team players.Trinity's Special Teams Are: Building and Grounds, they look after the welfare of our building. Ministry and Personnel looks after our staff. Finance and Stewardship oversees our financial position.Pastoral Care and Visiting, looks after our members and helps them feel part of our team. Worship, looks after our weekly team meetings. Christian Education and Outreach oversees many of our special groups and our outreach programs. Communications Committee, keeps all team members informed.
Please prayerfully consider being part of a special team, and notify: Janice Brownlee 705-472-6653, John Sheridan 705-825-0948, Kirk Ready 705-472-5393, or Roxanne Chartrand 705-471-2043.
Trinity Arts proudly present:
A Celtic Christmas
with the Ennis Sisters
Wednesday, November 25th, 7 pm
Trinity United Church, North Bay (McIntyre at Ferguson)
Tickets $25 available from the Church Office or Doris-Rae Brownlee
TheEnnisSisters Celtic Christmas concert is a wonderful all ages show featuring songs from the EnnisSisters’two Christmas albums plus traditional Christmas songs, stories of Christmas past and present and step dancing. These three sistersfrom Newfoundland have toured the world and have a gold record to their credit. A portion of the ticket sales will be given to support the Mission and Service Fund. Tickets are sold out for the Sudbury show - so get your tickets now to avoid disappointment!