TRINITY UNITED CHURCH111 McIntyre St. E.

NORTH BAY, ONTARIOPhone 705-474-3310

Fax705-474-3311E-Mail trinitynorthbay@gmail.com

www.trinitynorthbay.ca

November 25, 2018

Minister - Rev. Dr. Ted HarrisonDesignated Lay Minister - Lisa Blais

Associate Minister - Rev. Kathleen McCallumMinister of Music - Betty Farris

Board Chairperson – Darlene LaferriereChurch Office Administrator - Wanda Gleason

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CELEBRATION OF WORSHIPREIGN OF CHRIST SUNDAY

November 25, 2018HOSTED BY TRINITY’S AOTS

“AS ONE THAT SERVES”

* 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)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: “The capitalist culture has taken the seven deadly sins and

characterized them as virtues.” ~David Korten, Agenda for a New Economy (the seven deadly sins include greed, lust,

gluttony, anger, laziness, envy, and pride)

♫PRELUDE: “Good King Wenceslas” arr. Kevin McChesney The Joyful Bells

WE APPROACH GOD

*♫OPENING HYMN: “Now Thank We All Our God” (VU 236)

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS MINUTE PERSON: Wes Johnson ♫INTROIT: “The AOTS Hymn” Kitto/Dicker

CALL TO WORSHIP: (Colton Chaput)When we gather to worship, we bring our whole selves.We bring our wealth, and our poverty.When we stand before God, we are fully known.How we help, how we hurt.When we serve the world around us— We are the hands of Jesus! Let’s worship!

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION:God of this world, God of the next;God of the world we live in, God of the world we pray for:We can be greedy. We can be angry, lustful, gluttonous. We can be lazy or apathetic. We can be full of jealousy, or puffed up with pride.We can also be generous and compassionate. We can have hearts for service, and hands ready to help. We can be concerned, anxious to help, and dedicated to making a difference.Help us to heed and to embody our better angels, we pray…

(A moment of silence for personal confession)The Holy Spirit takes residence in your heart. Our Creator God equips the Saints. Jesus serves this world through your thoughts, words, prayers and deeds. Trust God! Amen.

♪SUNG RESPONSE: (MV 85)  Take, O Take me as I am; summon out what I shall be; Set your seal upon my heart and live in me. (Repeat)     

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S STORY

CHILDREN’S TIME: “Learning about our AOTS” SCRIPTURE READINGS: Mark 12: 38-44

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church.Thanks be to God.

*♪HYMN: “Take My Life and Let It Be” (VU 506) MEDITATION: “The Wrong Sermon” *♫HYMN: “I Saw the Rich Ones” (MV 127)

WE CELEBRATE THE STORY

♪OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “What Does The Lord Require”

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*♫ PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERING (VU 540)Grant us, God, the grace of giving,with a spirit large and freethat ourselves and all our livingwe may offer faithfully. OFFERTORY PRAYER

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLEBecause we are going to be part of a new larger region in 2019 we are asked to pray for: East Korah Maxwell United Church, (Sault Ste. Marie) Helen Smith, Minister; St. John’s United Church, (Marathon) Pulpit Vacant; St. Paul’s United Church, (Thunder Bay) Rev. Robert Smith

♫SUNG LORD’S PRAYER (VU 959)

WE GO OUT TO LIVE THE STORY

*♪CLOSING HYMN: “Forth in Your Name, O Christ” (VU 416) THANKS AND BLESSING

*♪CHORAL ENDING: (VU 884) You shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace:The mountains and the hills will break forth before you:There’ll be shouts of joy, and all the trees of the fieldWill clap, will clap, their hands!

And all the trees of the field will clap their hands, (clap, clap)The trees of the field will clap their hands, (clap, clap)The trees of the field will clap their hands, (clap, clap)While you go out with joy.

♪ POSTLUDE: "The Friendly Beasts" -arr. Kevin McChesney The Joyful Bells

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THE JOYFUL BELLS:The Joyful Bells Handbell Choir is in its 6th year of ringing.  Members are from the wider community including United, Presbyterian and Catholic churches.  New members are welcome.  Choir rehearsals are Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm at Trinity.  For more information, please contact any member of the choir; or Brenda McLay at 705-472-5253 or email brenda.mclay@hotmail.com

SYMPATHY:The sympathy of the congregation is extended to Claudette & Natalya Brown on the death of Claudette’s brother & Nayalya’s Uncle, Charles “Willie” Sullivan on November 13, 2018 in Miami, Florida. Funeral on Saturday, December 1st.

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

OUR LAY LEADER TODAY IS:Roman Rozicki

OUR GREETERS ARE: Rev. David Cook, Charles Bradford

OUR USHERS TODAY ARE: Bill Clark, Dave McKenney, Alex Beaton, Ed Rose

OUR LIFT OPERATOR TODAY IS: Kirk Ready

************************************************************************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.

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

conversation following the service.

Monday, November 26th 10:30am Communion at Empire Living. All are welcome!

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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. 

We greatly appreciate all the prayers, cards, and other support we received since Sharen's accident and surgery.  And, special thanks to the "elves" who dealt with the White Elephant Table at the Bazaar. Sharen & Jim Liddell.

CHURCH CALENDERS: The 2019 Church calendars are now available from Janice Brownlee for $5.00. They are well worth the money and help support the Church.

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.

TRINITY’S FOOD SHELF: Monday Mornings 9:30-11:00 From time to time we have people who drop into the Church who are hungry. We would like to have some easy to grab snacks that can be handed out when needed. This month we request filling and healthy snacks such as protein bars or packaged snacks and protein shakes, tangerines, etc. As we move into the colder times we will also be accepting clean, warm clothes such as sweaters, jackets, socks and mitts.

AOTS GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER-The next Gift Card order date is: December 9th 2019 dates are January 13th, February 10th, March 3rd & 17th, April 7th . For further information please contact Ed Rose at 705-476-5316.

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WE WISH YOU A MESSY CHRISTMAS! Please join us on Saturday, December 1st, for a special session of Messy Church! We’ll explore the messiness of the First Christmas through crafts and games, and enjoy a meal together. The event is free and will run from 3:30-6: 30 in the Fellowship Hall at Trinity. ALL ARE WELCOME! For more information, or to volunteer, contact Carling Lutecki (705) 493-0976.

THE KIDS ONLY BAZAAR at St. Andrew's United Church on Saturday, December 1st from 10am. to 12 noon for children 4 to 13 year of age. Your child should have a list and small change as items are very reasonably priced.

North Bay Choral Society presents SEEKING WONDER Sunday, December 2nd 2:00pm at St. Andrew’s United Church. Tickets available from choir members or at the door. Adults: $15.00, Children under 12 FREE. (accompanied by an adult)

Creator’s Space: Creating connections through craftingTrinity and St. Andrew's United Churches are hosting a crafting drop in for Highschool and University aged YOUTH and YOUNG ADULTSSunday Dec. 9th  – Trinity United Church - 2 – 4 pmCome join us as we tap into our creative side.  We will work on a Christmas craft project, enjoy some conversation and treat ourselves to hot chocolate and snacks!

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Holy Grounds Youth Christmas PartyYouth in grade 7 and up are invited to an afternoon of community building activities: games, baking and an advent reflection. Sunday December 9th 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.

Trinity’s Christmas Gift Bag Outreach

Each year Trinity’s youth group collects items for the Christmas Bag Outreach Project. We provide over 150 Christmas gifts to children, youth and adults in our community! These bags are packed according to the age of the receiver and delivered the week prior to Christmas. We provide gifts bags to women and children at the Transition House, and Ojibway Family Resource Centre, to adults and youth at the Crisis Centre and Four Elm’s Residence, Futures Youth Crisis Centre, etc. and to patients at the North Bay Regional Health Centre – Mental Health Forensics Unit.

Items that would bring comfort and joy to folks who need it would be appreciated. Some suggestions are: mitts, socks, slippers, treats (regular and diabetic ones), playing cards, games, toiletries (no hotel soaps please), colouring and activity books, journals, crafts, word search and other puzzle books, etc. Christmas gift bags or money to purchase gifts are also appreciated. Please bring these items in for White Gift Sunday – December 9th or by Friday December 14th. Thank-you for supporting this important outreach project!

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“I’ll Be Home for Christmas”: A Heartwarming Evening of Wartime Story and Song

As we wrap up this 100th anniversary year of the end of World War One, Trinity United Church reflects on both the warmth and the tumult of Christmas during wartimes.Treat yourself to an evening of Christmas spirit at Trinity United Church (Ferguson at McIntyre) on Tuesday December the 11th—all to benefit North Bay’s soup kitchen, “The Gathering Place.”

At 6:30pm we gather for a sing-a-long, followed by story and music at 7pm. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $10 for students, children under 12 are free. Refreshments will be served.

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View from the Trinity Vault to 31 October 2018RECEIPTS EXPENSES

Offerings $203,176Salaries, Benefits $188,695

In Memorium $3,705Outreach Donations $25,516

Building Rental $27,741 C. E. $5,539Groups $10,315 Operations $22,388Special Offerings $6,400 Property $35,974Fundraisers $37,768 Worship $1,568Christian Education $6,290 Special Project $5,746Outreach Fundraising $31,813 Fundundraising $15,485

Totals $327,208 $300,911Receipts - Expenses $26,297

Nice to see a surplus! We have been close each month this year but finally receipts exceed expenses. The large surplus includes money raised for the Infant Food Bank and the Bricks which is restricted for these projects. Our actual surplus is about $2,000.00. Well done and thank you! Keep it up.Remember that Swiss Chalet will donate 10% of the cost of dinners served in the restaurant. Please save your table receipts and put them in the containers in the narthex or the McIntyre Street entrance. (not your credit card receipt). If you have spare large pill bottles we will be able to use them for our Advent Offering project. Please remove the drug store stickers and rinse them out. Moe Laporte is collecting them. Our Advent Offering will support Sleeping ChildrenAround the World and PackSac Smiles as in previous years. Take your pill bottle back home next week. More information over Advent Sundays.

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