CELEBRATION OF WORSHIPFOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT

March 26, 2017

* 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)

 ♫PRELUDE: “Amazing Grace/Kum Ba Yah” - Marcia Gosse & Jeanette Caton

WE APPROACH GOD

*♪OPENING HYMN: Come, Let Us Sing (VU 222)

CALL TO WORSHIP: In these lengthening days of Lent, we feel both the isolation and the hope of early spring.God, call forth life, hope, and connection. Out of our personal seasons of loneliness, doubt, and loss;Spirit, help us give up that which harms and deadens our souls.From this present hour of worship;Christ, forge between us bonds of caring, dignity, and joy. Amen. SONG: “Mr. Bojangles” -Brian Risk

PRAYER OF CONFESSION: God, forgive us.Forgive us for the way we’ve accepted the world as-it-is.God, accept us.Accept us even at our worst, our lowest.God, enable us.

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Enable us to laugh, to connect, to transcend our smallness.

(A minute for silent reflection)You are not alone. Neither are you enough. But you are joined by a power greater than yourself, and made part of its design. Truly the Kingdom of God is within you. Thanks be to the God made known in Jesus! Amen. ♫SUNG RESPONSE: “You are My All in All” PLEASE JOIN IN ON THE CHORUS: “Jesus, Lamb of God Worthy is your name” (repeat)

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S STORY

CHILDREN’S TIME

SCRIPTURE READING: John 4: 5-30, 39-42Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church

Thanks be to God.

*♪HYMN: By the Well, a Thirsty Woman (MV 117)

MEDITATION: “Two Lenses at the Well”

♫SONG: “Beautiful City” -Nick Boegel

WE CELEBRATE THE STORY

ACTIVITIES OF THE CHURCH

MINUTE PERSON Peter Moseley-Williams, Irma Benard ♪OFFERTORY ANTHEM: Thy Will Be Done -J.Eilers -soloist Don Haslam

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*♪PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERING (VU 541)Praise God from whom all blessings flow;praise God, all creatures high and low;give thanks to God in love made known:Creator, Word and Spirit, One.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

WE GO OUT TO LIVE THE STORY

CLOSING HYMN: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say (VU 626)

SUNG BLESSING (MV 223)We will go with God!Ho, ho, ho! We will go with God!We will go with God!Ho, ho, ho! We will go with God!

On This day of great joyWe will go with God.On This day of great joyWe will go with God. POSTLUDE: Trumpet Tune -J.Clarke SYMPATHYThe Sympathy of the congregation is extended to Audrey Heward and family on the death of Lorne on Sunday, March 19th in North Bay. Lorne’s funeral was here at Trinity on Thursday.

THANK YOU to Marcia Gosse and Jeanette Caton (who led the Bells workshop on Saturday) from Rideau Park United Church in Ottawa, and to Brian Risk and Nick Boegel, for sharing the gift of music this morning. Hymn lyrics reproduced with permission under license #610995©LicenSingonline.org

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OUR LEADER TODAY IS:Judi Rose

OUR USHERS TODAY ARE:Carol & Mike Bugo, Gladys Banks-Bryer

OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS TODAY ARE:Cindy Brownlee, Phyllis Chayer, Michelina Beam

OUR LIFT OPERATOR TODAY IS:Ryan Rozicki

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

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT OUR CHURCH?

MARCH GLADNESS- TODAYMusic and Words to Welcome Spring-2:30pmTrinity United Church $15.00. Children under 12 FREE.Raising funds for the North Bay Grandmothers for Africa.Featuring: The J.O.Y. Band, Near North Voices, Local Published Authors Marta Attema, Steve Pitt, Donna Sinclair and Heather Stemp.

AOTS GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER-The next Gift Card orders are TODAY, April 9, April 30, May 14 and May 28.  Your continuing support for this AOTS youth program is greatly appreciated.  NEW - now available are gift cards for Farquhar's Orchard Fresh Food Market.  Place your orders with Ed Rose.

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WELCOME AND GOOD MORNING!Please join us in fellowship hall for coffee and fellowship

following the morning service.

ROMEO & JULIET –TODAY- How Modern Editorial Practice Changed The First Folio (or, WHAT WERE THEY THINKING??!!!) 1:00-2:30PM in the Fireside Room.

DID YOU KNOW! You can dedicate a bulletin in memoryof a loved one, in celebration of child, grandchild or friend. The cost is $25.00.The proceeds go towards the cost of the bulletin. See Wanda or call the office for more information

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.

FROM THE CHURCH LIBRARY Speaking My Truth by Shelagh Rogers H/G Rog Reflections from many writers on reconciliation and residential schools.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFASTS at Powassan United Church, April 1st, 8th. 9:00am - 12 noon - featuring locally-produced Maple Syrup. Adults $10.00. Elementary school age $5.00 Pre-school, free of charge; Bookshop will also be open during the breakfasts-browse and/or bring in donations.

Led Zeppelin performed live in the Houses of the Holy.On Saturday April 8th, Led Zeppelin’s music will echo through the high ceilings of one of North Bay's 'Houses Of The Holy', when Michael White & The White bring 'An Evening of Led Zeppelin' to Trinity United Church. Joined by the Mustard Seed Theatre Choir, the show will feature two classic albums (Led Zeppelin 1 & 2) performed in their entirety. Tickets are $30 and available at Trinity, Gulliver’s, Capitol Centre and Music City.Trinity Families Paint Night

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Trinity Families is excited to be hosting our very own Paint Night on Wednesday, April 19, from 6-9pm. Join us for snacks and refreshments at 6:00, followed by a step-by-step paint class at 7:00 with artist Marianne Vander Dussen.  NO EXPERIENCE OR ARTISTIC TALENT REQUIRED!!Cost is $40/person which includes refreshments.  Babysitting will be available for $5/child, or $10/family.  We will be painting White Pine Sunset  (see picture downstairs).We are hoping to make this a big event, so invite your friends, coworkers, or anyone who's been wanting to try a paint night.For more information, or to book your spot, see Carling Lutecki.

Aboriginal Drum Making WorkshopIrma Benard and the Christian Education Committee will be hosting an aboriginal drum making session on April 8 from 10 to 2 pm in the Fellowship room. Everyone is welcome.There is room for 15 people, there are still spots available. The cost is $100. This includes your drum kit, instruction and the awakening ceremony. The ceremony will be led by an Aboriginal Elder on Wednesday April 12 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the Fireside room. She will be passing on the teachings of the drums. A Drum Circle will take place every Wednesday in the Fireside room starting April 19 from 6:30 - 8 pm.All are welcome to either the drum making workshop and/or the drum circle. For more information speak with Irma Benard.

Thursday, April 6th Empire Living Center Communion 10:00amSunday April 9th Palm and Passion Sunday, 10:30 am Thursday April 13th United Churches Potluck dinner at St. Andrew’s, 6 pm followed by the All-Night North Bay Youth Easter Vigil! Friday April 14th 8 am Good Friday AOTS Breakfast at Trinity, followed by 10:30 am Good Friday service, upstairs

Sunday April 16th

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Easter Sunrise Service, 7:30am outdoors at the corner of Ferguson and McIntyre (The Thomson Building) in case of inclement weather, the service will be in the Trinity Sunday School Hall)Joyous Easter Sunday Communion Service at 10:30 am.

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4 TRINITY HOT CROSS BUNS

The 4Trinity Fundraising Team is selling awesome hot cross buns from Cob’s Bakery in Burlington.All proceeds raised will go to the general operating funds of Trinity Church.

There are three delicious varieties, all of which are baked free of preservatives. Traditional-raisins and currants Cranberry and orange Chocolate chip

They are sold for $8.00 for 6 buns or $15.00 for 12 bunsOnly one variety per bag.All orders are prepaid.Final order date-Sunday, April 9th after the service.

Pick-up of orders will be Thursday April 13th between 10:00 and 5:00pm at the church-McIntyre entrance.

Please see us downstairs after the church service or during the week see Wanda in the office or contact a 4Trinity member.4Trinity Team thanks you for your support of Trinity Church.

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EASTER LILIESWould you like to donate an Easter Lily in memory of or to honour someone to be placed in the Sanctuary on Easter

Sunday and then after the service to take them home to enjoy? Please fill in the order from below and see Roxanne Chartrand

after the service with the form and payment.

………………….tear out ………………..

Name:_____________________________________________

Number of Plants ($10.00 each)_____Total_______

Memory of:_________________________________________

Honour of:_________________________________________

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Today’s hauntingly beautiful bulletin cover is a photograph taken by North Bay’s talented artist, photographer, environmentalist, Liz Lott. Using an 8 second exposure Liz captured the work of Caitlind R. C. Brown & Wayne Garrett's "The Deep Dark: Crossing", along with the almost full moon, and Venus, at last year’s Ice Follies.

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