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Worship for Oct. 11, 2020 Avondale United Church
10:00 a.m.
Listen Live Link on website
www.avondaleunitedstratford.com
Today’s sponsors:
Elaine Strawbridge
In honour of Bill & Joyce Strawbridge’s 61st wedding anniversary on Oct. 10th
David & Ruth MacLennan
In celebration of their daughter, Carolyn MacLennan’s 30th birthday.
Mary Tolton
Honouring all the members of her family; for whom she is so thankful
- especially the young ones.
Anonymous Donor
To honour and thank the dedicated and caring Avondale staff
during a difficult time.
Worship led by Rev. Keith Reynolds, Rev. Kathi Urbasik-Hindley,
Music Director Dan Van Winden,
Singers- Joan Glosnek, Janice Ward, Mary Tolton,
Gavin Stevenson-Jackman,
Reader Ruth MacLennan,
Tech Wayne Melvin &
David MacLennan
WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE
As people of faith, we walk with intention. May our intention be toward right relationship with our Creator, the land and with the traditional peoples of this land. May our journey be one of courage and healing as we long for a deeper unity among all people. Help us Creator, we pray.
Welcome and Announcements Lighting of Christ Candle
Prelude: We Plough the Fields from Voices United Opening Hymn: Come, You Thankful People Come VU 516
1 Come, you thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest home! All is safely gathered in, safe before the storms begin; God, our maker, does provide for our needs to be supplied: come to God's own temple, come, raise the song of harvest home! 2 All the world is God's own field, harvests for God's praise to yield; wheat and weeds together sown, here for joy or sorrow grown; first the blade, and then the ear, then the full corn shall appear: Harvest-giver, grant that we wholesome grain and pure may be.
3 For our God, one day, shall come, and shall take this harvest home; from the field shall in that day all offences purge away; giving angels charge at last in the fire the weeds to cast; but the fruitful ears to store in the garner evermore. 4 Even so, God, quickly come to your final harvest home! Gather all your people in, free from sorrow, free from sin; there for ever purified, in your presence to abide: come, with all your angels, come, raise the glorious harvest home.
Thanksgiving Prayer (in unison) For creation and the beauty that surrounds, we thank You God, For life, the gift and privilege of living on earth, we offer thanks, For Your love, the abundance and generosity of it, thank You, For wonder, praise and beauty, we are grateful, There is more, The land, water and air that sustain and nourish, Relationships, community and life together, Harvest yields, fruit, vegetables, grains and more, Sun, shade, rain, clouds and the rhythm of seasons, There is more, There is always more with Your grace, Help us grow in gratitude, Help us grow, especially when it is hard to be grateful, Increase our capacity to give, share and remember You, the One to whom we give
thanks. Amen.
Theme Time WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD
Anthem: Sing to the Lord of Harvest by Healey Willan
(Choir Video)
https://youtu.be/Y3kADJ-qVDM
Scripture Reading: Psalm 65 (VU p. 782)
Refrain: Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion.
Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion;
to you shall vows be performed.
You give heed to prayer; to you all mortals shall come.
The burden of our sins is too great for us,
but you will purge them away.
Refrain: Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion.
Blessed are the people you choose
and bring to dwell in your courts.
We shall be filled with the blessings of your house,
your holy temple.
With awesome deeds you answer our prayers for deliverance,
O God our saviour -
you that are the hope of all the ends of the earth
and of the far-off seas.
By your strength you make fast the mountains,
and gird yourself round with power.
You still the raging of the seas,
and the roaring of the waves, the tumult of the peoples.
Those who dwell at earth's farthest bounds are awed
by your wonders;
the gateways of both morning and evening
shout for joy.
Refrain: Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion.
You visit the earth and water it,
you make it very fruitful.
The waters of heaven brim over their banks,
providing us with grain,
for so you have prepared the land,
drenching its furrows, settling its ridges,
softening it with showers, and blessing its growth.
You crown the year with goodness,
and your paths overflow with plenty.
The pastures of the wilderness abound with grass,
and the hills are girded with joy.
The fields are clothed with sheep;
the valleys are decked with wheat,
so that they shout and sing for joy.
Refrain: Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion.
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 8:7-18
Message: Take Care to Remember
WE RESPOND TO GOD IN LOVE
Hymn: For the Fruit of All Creation VU 227
1 For the fruit of all creation, thanks be to God. For the gifts to every nation, thanks be to God. For the ploughing, sowing, reaping, silent growth while we are sleeping, future needs in earth's safekeeping, thanks be to God. 2 In the just reward of labour, God's will is done. In the help we give our neighbour, God's will is done. In our worldwide task of caring for the hungry and despairing, in the harvests we are sharing, God's will is done. 3 For the harvests of the Spirit, thanks be to God. For the good we all inherit, thanks be to God. For the wonders that astound us, for the truths that still confound us, most of all that love has found us, thanks be to God.
Offertory
Offertory Prayer (in unison)
How can we say thank you? We say it with words. We tell it in our actions. We live it in our lives. Let this offering and our monthly one bring hope to others. May it be a sign of compassion that nourishes and gives life to people. Thank You God for the gift and privilege of giving. Amen.
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God VU 236
1 Now thank we all our God, with heart, and hands, and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom this world rejoices; who from our mother's arms has blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today. 2 O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us, with ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us, and keep us strong in grace, and guide us when perplexed, and free us from all ill in this world and the next. 3 All praise and thanks to God for all that has been given, the Son, and Spirit blest who dwell in highest heaven, the one eternal God, whom heaven and earth adore; for thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore.
Sending Forth and Blessing Choral Benediction : You Shall Go Out With Joy Choir Video
Postlude
Announcements
Since our own Avondale Food Shelf is presently closed, please consider giving
to the Stratford Thanksgiving Community Food Drive. The Salvation Army and
the Stratford House of Blessing are working together to Feed Our Community:
October 2nd to October 16th. Most needed: Healthy School Snacks, Peanut
Butter, Canned Meats & Fish, Fruit & Veggies, Pasta Sauce, Pork & Beans, Cookies & Crackers, Juice
& Juice Boxes, Cereal. Please drop off at local grocery store bins. Thank you for your kindness !
Masks -Why not consider wearing a mask designed and created by Avondale folk? These comfortable masks come in 6 colours. They are available at the church office as well as outside the sanctuary on Sunday mornings. Free will donations accepted.”
The Avondale cookbook is in the printing stage and a “limited supply of
cookbooks” will be available for you to purchase soon.
If you would like to pre-order some copies, please let Yvonne in the office know how many you would like and she will make sure you get them when they are
delivered to the church. You can prepay or pay when you pick them up. You can also pre-order from: Susan Wigan 271-1314 email: [email protected] Nancy Brodhagen 271-8813 email: [email protected] Or Marny Malcolmson 273-4512 email: [email protected] There’s over 300 amazing recipes in this cookbook ... including a few from local “Celebrity Chefs” $20 each or 3 for $50 Why not purchase 1 for yourself and 2 for gifts - we’ll even gift wrap them! Don’t be disappointed - pre-order your copies today!
Partners Paint and Paper (Benjamin Moore)
Partners Paint and Paper (Benjamin Moore in the Swiss Chalet Plaza) has a
Campaign for October: Dates Oct. 1st to the 31st. Buying your paint and
wallpaper? DONATE & SAVE ! For every non-perishable food item (not past
expiry) brought in to Partners Paint & Paper, they will give you 20 % off each
item purchased. See details on store poster. All donated items will be given to
the Stratford House of Blessing. (The Avondale Food Shelf has declined
donations as they are closed this fall). Thank you for your continued support.
Foodshelf Update
Avondale Foodshelf will continue to remain closed for the remainder of 2020. We are closely
monitoring the needs of the community and considering options for re-opening when we are
safely able to do so. We will be supporting the other Foodbanks as we are able. We ask that you
please consider supporting the Foodbanks at House of Blessing, Salvation Army, St. James Anglican
Church, St Paul’s Anglican Church and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church by making food or financial
donations or by becoming a volunteer. Your support and understanding is greatly appreciated.
Updates from the Re-entry Team
Given the recent increase of COVID-19 cases in Ontario and the increased restrictions related to
numbers we are asking all teams and groups to limit numbers to under 10 people or shift back to
meeting virtually.
Reminder to Council Members – Council will meet via Zoom on Tuesday, October 13 @ 7:30pm
A Message from your Stewardship & Finance Committee
We are filled with gratitude for the incredible support of the members and friends of Avondale.
Normally at this time we are focused on the year’s deficit and asking for additional support. This
year we are simply marveling at the ways all Teams of Council have worked to continue ministries
and minimize expenses and the many ways that each one of you have found to support Avondale’s
work. At this Thanksgiving we give thanks for your generosity.
Later this month you will receive a letter, a statement of givings and a Commitment Form for
2021. Whatever you choose to give is deeply appreciated. Please consider completing the
Commitment Form as this helps us to plan for next year.
Bob Malcolmson, Chair and members: Eva May Gray, Heather Dyer, Emily Rooke, Barb Schoch,
Terri Sparling and John Wright
Upcoming Fun & Fundraising Events - dates & instructions will be available in the October
newsletter
· On-Line Auction – please consider donating time, talent or treasure to our Pre-Christmas
On-Line Auction – email [email protected] with any items you wish to donate
· Virtual Music Series – 3 musical events Nov 6, Nov 20 and a Avondale Variety Show in
January 2021. Stay tuned for more details!
Upcoming Events
Lunch & Learn– Tuesday, Oct 13th @ 11:00 a.m.
This group will be meeting via zoom. Everyone welcome. If you wish to join this group,
contact Rev. Keith [email protected] for zoom details. The readings for Sunday Oct.
18thth are Psalm 81:10-16 & Exodus 33:12-23
