TRINITY UNITED CHURCH New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

September 23, 2018

Follow the Leader

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37 Scripture Reader: Holly Hagerman Special Music: Beautiful World - Ed Robertson Music Team: Jane Jones, Lori Miller, Holly Hagerman, Eoin Dewar, & Charlie Tourneur Hosts: Donna Hargreaves & Kara MacNeill Muffins: Darlene Sangster Timbits: Catherine McKean Easy Worship: Jane Cameron Sound: Bruce Fleming

TODAY 2:30pm Nursing Home service at Ivey’s Terrace

The Hands On group of tote bag, apron and lobster bib fame will meet on Monday September 24 at 10 am in the Mary Walsh Room. Bring your ideas for consideration for this fall’s project(s). You don't need sewing skills - there have always been lots of other tasks! And it's not all work - we have fun too!

Monday afternoon will be the first training session for the Palliative Support Group that will take place Wednesday mornings in the Mary Walsh room. And have you looked at the changes in the Mary Walsh Room? It is warm, welcoming and inviting. And we aren’t finished yet!

Upcoming at Trinity: At the request of some members of the congregation, Donna is preparing a session on funeral planning. It is scheduled for Saturday, October 20, 10am - 1pm and will include a light lunch.

If you are a visitor, please sign our Guest Book in the Narthex. If you are a newcomer, we invite you to fill out the bookmark (found in a hymn book or beside the Guest Book), and place it in the offering plate.

We would like to get to know you! The system to assist hearing impaired persons may be accessed

by turning hearing aids to the “T” setting.

In the Welcome screens this morning there are pictures of Ian Gaudet, a

grandson of Dawn and Roger Brown. Ian is a Sprint Kayaker and just

home from competing in the Junior Olympic Hopes International Regatta in Poznan, Poland. He was competing against the top 15, 16, & 17 year olds from around the world. He brought home 3 medals....winning 2 SILVER in each of 1000M & 500M-K1 (1 man Kayak). And most exciting, a GOLD in 200M-K1 (15 year old division) making him the World Champion in his Division!

Do you like to sing? As the summer winds into fall, please consider joining the choir. We rehearse on Wednesday 7:30 - 9:00 pm and sing every other Sunday morning. (You do not need to know what “part” you sing.) We are ALWAYS open to having new members. Come join us.

September 30 is Orange Shirt Day

Orange Shirt Day is an invitation for everyone to wear an orange shirt

to remember and honour all the Indigenous children who went to

Residential School and those children who died at school. Next

Sunday, September 30, wear an orange shirt to worship!

Observer magazine subscriptions are due for renewal or to order if you don’t presently subscribe. The cost is $25.00 for the year. Call or drop in to the church office or put your money in the collection plate clearly marked for The Observer.

Sweet Sounds of the Big Band performed by HubTown at Sharon St. John United Church, Friday, September 28

th at 7:30pm. This will be a cabaret–style evening in the

hall. (The concert is for those 19+) Tickets are $25; call 902-752-4943

Old Home Service: Sun Sept 30, 3pm, St. Johns Presbyterian Church MacLennan's Mountain. Guest preacher will be Rev. Dr. Sandy McDonald Special music will be provided by the Stellarton Male Chorus. Social hour to follow. Everyone welcome!!

“LASTING LEGACIES” Pictou United Church Wed, October 10, 10:30 am – 1 pm Many of us want to make a difference through our living, but have you considered how you might make a difference in your dying? Join us in this unique opportunity to learn more about how you might make a difference by leaving a lasting legacy through the Dalhousie University Human Body Donation Program and the Maritime Brain Tissue Bank. Speakers: Brenda Armstrong, Coordinator, Dal. Human Body Donation Program and Dr. Sultan Darvesh, Director, Maritime Brain Tissue Bank. Light lunch served. RSVP by October 2nd call Pictou United Church 902 485-8081

Following the Pictou County Council of Church prayer roster, please hold in your prayers the congregations of Springville Presbyterian, St. Paul's Presbyterian & Calvin Presbyterian Churches.

"True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less."

C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, 20th century

The small candle on the Communion Table is our “Peace Candle.”

It shines to remind us that as Christians we are called to pray and work for peace.

Minister: Rev. Donna Tourneur Ph: 902-755-3856 Email: tucdonna@eastlink.ca

Minister Emeritus: Rev. A. Fred Archibald Director of Music: Karen Crowley Ph: 902-695-5406 Email: tuckaren@eastlink.ca Caretaker: John Gillis Trinity Website: http://trinityuc.weebly.com/ Church Administrator: Lynne Lockhart Voice Mail: 902-752-1472

2nd Line: 902-752-4475 Email: tuc@eastlink.ca

Pre Service Music 1 This is the Day 2 O Beautiful Gaia 3 We Cannot Own the Sunlit Sky

Focus on Community and Passing the peace Lighting of the Christ Candle Gathering words: Prayer of Wonder: Sing: Touch the Earth Lightly Learning Time: “Follow the leader” Special Music: Beautiful World - Ed Robertson Scripture: Mark 9:30-37 Reflection: “Coming in First” The Offering Sing: Creator God You Gave Us Life Prayers of the People Sing: Peace Be With You (laying of hands on Vera & Fred) Benediction by Fred Sing: Joy Be in Thy Heart

Bulletin Dedications: In loving memory of. . . In celebration of. . . Donation is $25. Please call the office for your dedication.