194 Avondale Ave. Stratford, On. N5A 6N4

519-271-3683 or 519-271-7946 Website: www.avondaleunitedstratford.com

SUNDAY Nov. 11, 2018 Remembrance Sunday

9:00 a.m.

Flowers are place this morning by Mark and Gavin Stephenson-Jackman In Memory of:

Arnold Jackman, Able Bodied Seaman, Royal Canadian Navy WWII Mark Isherwood, Lance Corporal, 1st Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Lancers Regiment WWI

Worship led by Rev. Keith Reynolds, Rev. Kathi Urbasik-Hindley,

Director of Music Lori Millian, Senior Choir,

Trumpet, Effie Honeywell, Reader Jeannette Dyer

WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE

For thousands of years, Indigenous people have walked on this land. We are gathered on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek and Haudenosaunee Confederacy and acknowledge their stewardship of this land throughout the ages. We also acknowledge with respect the history, spirituality, and culture of the peoples with whom Treaty 29 was signed and this territory wherein our church resides.

Announcements & Welcome Lighting of the Christ Candle Prelude: Prelude on the First Tone Jacques Boyvin

Opening Hymn: O God Our Help in Ages Past VU 806

Opening Prayer: (in unison) Faithful One, we enter this day with silence, You hold the silence, the quiet in Your embrace of love, You remember and we are grateful for Your grace, As we worship today, help us be present and attentive. If there is anything blocking us from receiving Your love, we

name it now in this silence… (Silent Prayer)

Words of Hope and Healing (adapt. Psalm 130) One: There is forgiveness in God. In God’s word we find hope. All: With God there is steadfast love and great power to bring

mercy. Thanks be to God, Amen.

An Act of Remembrance

Royal Anthem 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.

Words of Remembrance One: They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

All: We will remember them.

Honour Roll Last Post Silent Tribute Reveille

National Anthem O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all of us command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Theme Time

Hymn: Peace Before Us

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD

Scripture Readings: Psalm 127 (VU p.851)

Mark 12: 38-44

Message: The Little Things

WE RESPOND TO GOD IN LOVE

Offertory: Nimrod from Enigma Variations

Edward Elgar, arr. B.C. Turner

Offertory Response: Grant us God the Grace VU 540

Offertory Prayer (in unison)

God of life and hope, we offer this in the service of Your peace. Make a way for justice. Bring hope to the world. Usher Your way of love into this new day. We give in trust that You are at work in the world, Amen.

Prayers of the People

Closing Hymn: Make Me A Channel of Your Peace VU 684

Sending Forth and Blessing Postlude: O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Wm. Croft, arr. Gordon Young

Stratford and surrounding areas are invited to attend the annual Stratford Remembrance Day Service at the cenotaph at 10:45 a.m.

This year, The Royal Canadian Legion will assist in commemorating this historical 100th centenary, through the introduction of a Bells of Peace Initiative to honour through Remembrance, the Armistice of 1918. The general concept derives from the use of bells as a celebratory announcement that the war had ended. This was common at the end of both WW1 and WW11. The Legion's intent is to have every bell in every community across Canada ring in unison or independently (within each community) 100 times at sunset on November 11th, 2018 to signify the 100th anniversary of the WW1 Armistice. The time Stratford is ringing bells will be 5:03. Grab a bell and ring it!

Thank you to Maddie and Mikayla Woods with the 4 year olds - grade 3 and Bill and Marion Douglas with the grade 4 - 8 in the sunday school this morning.

The Outreach + Congregational Life teams say.......

.. .... for your generous support at last Sunday’s “Spud-raiser” Baked Potato Lunch which was enjoyed by 110 people. A total of $ 662 was raised and will be used to support the church’s General Fund. Also, many thanks to those who donated such delicious toppings, and helped with the preparations and clean-up.

The FOOD SHELF is open every Friday 9:30-11:00. Your generosity makes a difference in the lives of many in Stratford. The clients are very appreciative of the donations that our church congregation supports in food donations and cash donations (allowing our

shoppers to buy fresh produce).

The Giving Tree” During the winter, consider donating new or gently-used socks, gloves, mitts, scarves, & hats - for men, women, teens & kids. They will be given to Avondale Food Shelf, Shelter Link, & the Emily Murphy Center. Leave your gifts in the box under “The Giving Tree” near the Donation Depot. Your Outreach team THANKS you.

Casserole Ministry

Avondale members are welcome to deliver a meal if visiting someone recovering from illness or surgery. These

are available on the top shelf of the Kitchen freezer. WANTED! Milk bags. Joan Washburn is collecting milk bags for the ladies at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church who make them into sleeping mats for those in third world countries. Put your bags to good use and keep them out of the landfill. Bring them to Joan any Sunday morning. Thanks for your help.

Check out the new display in Avondale's Library!

"Fall in Love with Reading!"

Fresh Bread And Other Gifts of Spiritual Nourishment by Joyce Rupp

Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul by Jack Canfield and Several Bestselling Authors

Still More Stories from Grandma's Attic by Arleta Richardson No Matter What by Debi Gliori and more...

CarolFest 2018 Enjoy the sounds of the season with the music of the Central Singers of Stratford Central Secondary School and the Stratford Concert Band, while singing along to Christmas Carols led by the community mass choir and Stratford Concert Band. Listen to Susanna Reid from the Social Research and Planning Council talk to us about the concept of a living wage in Stratford. CarolFest will be held Saturday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. at Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. Refreshments to follow. Freewill donation with all proceeds going to the House of Blessing’s Children’s Christmas Program. CarolFest-Cookie Donations

Our annual CarolFest in support of House of Blessing is being held on Saturday, December 1st. We are hoping that congregation members will be willing to donate 2 dozen cookies which will be served that evening to our concert guests. Please see the signup sheet outside fellowship hall for full details. Or alternately please contact Anna Meusel or Sheila Wolfe

From Stewardship & Finance Team: As we wrap up our annual campaign to shine a light on how we use our resources to provide our Ministries I highlight these things:

· THANK YOU to all who have completed their commitment forms and submitted them to the office. If you have not yet done so please consider doing this soon. We will begin our budgeting process in a few weeks

· You are invited to attend the Celebrate & Dream Luncheon set for Sunday November 25 after worship. Council teams will serve up some sumptuous soups. All are welcome and free will offering at whatever you can give. Funds raised will all help to cover this year’s expenses

Camp Bimini, United Church Camp near Stratford is accepting applications for our Program Team. Individual applications to be accepted. Applications must include a cover letter (highlighting your most influential leadership experience, a description of your strengths and interests, a detailed description of your camp experiences and your goals as a Camp Bimini Program Team member) and a resume (including a description of your experience working with youth and children (especially your camp experience), leadership roles you have held or are currently in, and leadership training experiences). Two individuals will be hired. Application deadline Monday, December 10th, 2018. Only those contacted will be interviewed. Please send applications to: personnel@campbimini.ca Complete job description is available at www.campbimini.ca

Upcoming Events Lunch and Learn – Tuesday, November 13 @ 12:00 noon in the

Parlour. Psalm 138 and Mark 13:1-8 will be the readings for the November 18th service. Bring your lunch. Everyone Welcome.

Council Meeting Tuesday November 13th @ 7:30 in the Narthex, preceded by team meetings @ 6:30 as called by team chairs. (Outreach 5:45) Widow’s Support Group – Friday November 16th, 5:30 at Montana’s. For more information, contact Flo Cartwright 519-273-2706 Camp Bimini Fall Clean-up Day Avondale United Church sponsors two cabins at Camp Bimini. Saturday, November 17th 9-12 pm is CAMP BIMINI FALL CLEAN-UP DAY! There are lots of leaves to rake, picnic tables to move, eaves troughs to clean and jobs that need done for winter. Bring leaf blowers and rakes and any tools and many friends! Lunch is provided! Contact David MacLennan if you can help: stratmac@icloud.com 519-801-8728

MILITARY WHIST – Saturday, November 17th with play starting at 7:00

p.m. in the fellowship hall. Thanks to all that participated last year. We look forward to a new season, with some new and exciting changes. All are welcome to come join us for fun , fellowship and dessert. The sign-up sheet is in the fellowship hallway. For

more information, contact Lee Chute or Carl Thomson.

“Sunday Supper Club” November 18th @ 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall

Bring something to share - a Salad, Entree, OR Dessert. Also, bring your own dishes & cutlery. Coffee & tea provided. Your November hosts are Janice Ward and Ruth & Steve Sealey.

Please sign up on the sheet outside fellowship hall.

Do one more thing.....try a new activity....All are welcome.

Our next Community Meal is Sun., Nov. 25th. Sign up list for volunteers and donations is on the Fellowship Foyer bulletin board.

Christmas “Make & Take” for Kids Mark your calendar SUNDAY, DEC. 2nd @ 11:30. Meet in Gathering Room to make 4 crafts for gifting. Cost $4 for materials. Sign up list on big bulletin board. Bring some friends. Parents & Grandparents invited.

Community Events

St. Stephen's Anglican Church is holding its annual Market Day on Saturday, November 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at the St. Stephen's Church Community Hall, 133 Home Street. Bake Table, General Store, Used Books, plus many vendors including Barefoot Books, Epicure, Gail's Creations, Pink Zebra, 31 Bags, Tupperware, Norwex, Sweetlegs with Krystal, Sweet Pizza Treats & Gifts, Steeped Tea, Heavenly Scent Bath Bombs, Little Bit of Wonderful, Anne's Artsy Articles, Knitted Crafts by Jackie. There will be a Silent Auction and Cafe as well.

YFC/Youth Unlimited Christmas Marketplace Mark your calendars for Saturday November 24th, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, for a great time of shopping from local vendors, for all sorts of great Christmas gift and decor options! This great community event will not only help you in your preparations for Christmas, but you’ll also be supporting the great work that YFC does in our community with our youth! Innerchamber will present its next concert, titled, "Shining Light" on Sunday Nov. 25, at Factory 163, 163 King Street, Stratford, featuring Barbara Barsky, Soprano, Marek Norman, Piano and the Factory Arts String Quartet.. Schubert's internal struggle haunts his string quartet masterpiece, Death and the Maiden. In the spirit of Schubert, Marek Norman's new work, Song Cycle, written for vocalist Barbara Barsky and piano quintet, celebrates life and the human journey-ever moving towards the light. Tickets $45 or $10 for students (thanks to the generosity of TD Bank Group), at http://www.innerchamber.ca or Fanfare Books. To include a light dinner, please purchase tickets by Friday Nov. 23. After that, concert only tickets are available at the same price online or at the door from 6:45pm. Dinner begins at 6:00pm. with music to follow at 7:00pm.

Avon Co-Op Nursery School Winter Wreath Workshop Join Laura from Black Creek Flower Farm, as she guides you through a fun filled evening making a gorgeous holiday themed wreath to welcome your guests at your front door. We will be adorning wreaths with berries, pinecones, pods, eucalyptus and other natural elements. Cost: $45 (All supplies/materials provided) Date: Friday Nov. 30th at 7pm - Location: Fellowship Hall

o Weekly Calendar

SUNDAY Nov 11 - SUNDAY Nov 18 Today

8:00 MD Practice Sanctuary

8:30 Refreshments Fellowship Hall

9:00 Sunday Service Sanctuary

Monday

3:00 Daly Music Academy Narthex

4:10 Mindfulness Meditation Library

4:30 Book Study-The Art of Uncertainty Parlour

6:30 Beavers 3rd Gathering Room

6:45 Cubs 3rd Fellowship Hall

7:00 AA (Women's Closed) Parlour

7:00 RI Discovery Library

7:30 Pastoral Care Meeting Meeting Room

Tuesday

12:00 Lunch & Learn Parlour

5:45 Outreach Narthex

6:00 Kiwanis Club Parlour

6:15 Beavers 12th Fellowship Hall

6:30 Congregational Life Meeting Room

6:30 Faith Formation Library

6:30 Property Team Trancept

6:30 S&F Choir Room

6:30 Worship Team Story Room

7:00 Solid Ground - Bible Study Gathering Room

7:30 Council Meeting Narthex

8:00 AA Choir Room

Wednesday

12:00 ABI Parlour

1:00 RWTO Gathering Room

2:00 Star Family Health Choir Room

5:30 Star Family Health Story Room

5:30 Yoga Parlour

6:00 Meditation Library

6:00 Festival Sound Chorus Sanctuary

6:30 M&P Meeting Meeting Room

6:30 Cubs 12th Fellowship Hall

7:00 Scouts 12th Gathering Room

7:00 Shout Sisters Choir Room

7:00 Stratford Master Gardeners Parlour

7:15 Book Study- It's Good to Be Here Library

Thursday

1:00 Stfd. Family Health Parlour

5:30 New Member Potluck Parlour

6:30 Guides Fellowship Hall

7:00 Choir Practice Choir Room

7:00 Scouts 3rd Hallway

Friday

9:00 Staff Meeting Parlour

5:30 Widow's Support Group Montana's

6:00 Festival Sound Chorus Sanctuary

8:00 AA Parlour

Saturday

8:30 Avon Co-Op Gathering Room

9:00 MD Practice Sanctuary

2:00 Festival Sound Chorus Sanctuary

7:00 Military Whist Fellowship Hall

Next Sunday

8:00 MD Practice Sanctuary

10:00 Sunday Service Sanctuary

11:00 Refreshments & Fellowship Fellowship Hall

Jr. Choir Practice Choir Room

5:30 Supper Club Choir Room

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie,

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

By John McCrae, 1915