Atwood and Trinity United Church
January 11, 2015
Jesus’ Baptism
Guest Speaker: Rev. Mark Cudney
WE GATHER
baptismal covenant. Forgive our sin of indifference and lead us toward
being those whom you created us to be. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
WE EXPERIENCE THE STORY
CHILDREN’S TIME
Children leave for Sunday School
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
HYMN: “When Jesus Comes To Be Baptized” VU #100
PASSING THE PEACE
MUSIC: Choir Anthem (Trinity)
LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE
SCRIPTURE Genesis 1:1-5
Responsive Reading Psalm 29
Mark 1:4-11
Silence for personal reflection on the light of Christ
REFLECTION: “Your Commission”
CALL TO WORSHIP
From the waters of Creation, the earth sprang forth.
From the waters of a womb, God’s blessed Son was given to us.
From the waters of a river, people were baptized and marked as God’s
Children
Praise be to God, whose loving gifts and presence have called us
together.
Let us shout our love to God for God’s abundant love AMEN.
HYMN: “Shall We Gather At The River”
VU #710
OPENING PRAYER
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)
O God, you who created all people in your image, hear our humble
prayer. We your people have lost our way in a world dominated by
false values. Each of us finds it difficult to resist taking the side of
power, wealth and influence. We confess we have been tempted to
choose contrary to your holy will. We confess that the path of least
resistance is our path. We concede our sin of selective amnesia. We
forget those whose silent presence might remind us our forgotten
VU # 756
WE RESPOND
HYMN: “Christ, When For Us You Were Baptized” VU #99
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: “Songs of Thankfulness And Praise” VU #101
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 11, 2015
Baptism of Jesus
BENEDICTION
THREEFOLD AMEN: VU 969
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Ruth Long is the Pastoral Care Minister for Atwood and Trinity United
Churches. Ruth will be the primary staff person for both churches for
visiting at homes, nursing homes, and in the community. 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 Ruth, 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
[email protected]
[email protected]
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 11, 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 [email protected]
Please have any announcements e-mailed or on the Atwood church voicemail
by 10 am Thursday. 519 356 2822
TRINITY OFFICE HOURS: Monday & Wednesday 9 am– 11:30 am and
Thursday 8:30 am– 11 am.
Thank you to, Rev. Mark Cudney, our guest speaker, and to everyone who
contributed to the service today.
Jan 13: Trinity Council will meet at 7 pm.
Jan 14: Craft Club at Trinity church at 3:45 pm.
Jan. 21: Trinity UCW will meet at the church at 1 pm.
Jan. 27/15: Atwood Annual meeting 7:30 pm. Anyone submitting a report
please e-mail or give to Brenda by today.
Sunday, February 1, 2015: Trinity's annual meeting, immediately
following the service.
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.
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!
I would like to thank Trinity United for welcoming me to their TEAM. I
look forward to meeting everyone and working with you to continue the
wonderful history of music in this church. Music enriches our worship
experience and is an integral part of it. The choir is a wonderful group of
dedicated people leading the congregation in music, sharing their gifts and
talents to praise the Lord in song - but new members are always welcome!
I’m sure there are others who also love to sing. It is a time of new beginnings.
Come and start along with me as I too get to know the group. You are most
welcome to come join us on Thursday evenings at 7:30…………..Colleen
Robertson
“Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God.”
Psalm 147:1
Many thanks to all the folks at Trinity, especially the choir, for
their kindness and support while I was with them for the past three
months. The farewell speech and cake and present were most appreciated, and
I'll not forget you all.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jan. 16: A YOUTH RETREAT for kids in grades 5-8 (gr 9-13 as volunteers)
The Settlers of St Marys, St Marys Presbyterian Church
161 Widder St, St Marys. Friday Jan. 16 at 7pm-Saturday Jan 17 at 10am.
Contact Kathy Douglas, Huron Perth Presbytery Youth Minister
519-523-4380 [email protected] or
Deb Tate-519-349-2870 or Bonnie McIntosh-519-495-3767
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)
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 [email protected] [2] or call toll-free
1-877-271-7348 ext 305
VOLUNTEERS MAKE IT HAPPEN!