Sunday, September 21, 2025. The Third Sunday of Creation

 

Hymn      Jesus Calls Us #562VU

Scripture Lessons:        Jeremiah 8:18-9:1

                                      Psalm 79 p.793VU

                                      Luke 16:1-13

Message

Prayer:  Creator God, 

Mysterious as the essence of life, there is hope and healing at the core of life.

Expand our awareness of the hurts and hopes of the world around us, 

Arouse us, God of the life-giving water, to serve and to care. 

Nations struggle together and internally, erupting in violence, polluting rivers and streams, destroying land and leaving the lives of their people in ruins.

Inspire within us hearts and minds of deep compassion that we may not be idle, paddling our feet, or watering our gardens while people are hungry for food, for water, and for love.

Nurture within us a sense that the time is now, to look beyond our own fears, and share with those who have grasped already the urgent need to heal the earth. 

Grow us in wisdom, knowledge, and love that we may be like trees along the river bearing fruit and providing for the healing of the nations from the life-giving core of our lives. Amen. ( a prayer from Seasons of the Spirit 2013)

Hymn      There is a Balm in Gilead #612VU

This Sunday’s services are 9:30 in Howick and 11:00 in Ormstown. 

We continue to hold the family and friends of Gerry Cavanaugh following the Memorial service held for him on Saturday. 

Happy birthday to Thyra (Tolhurst) Ness who celebrates a birthday on Saturday. 🎂

A new (printed) newsletter will be printed for Sunday, September 28th. If you have any items of news to include, please get them to Barbara by September 25th, by phone (450-829-3855) or by email. 

Please keep in mind Howick United Church’s BBQ Chicken Luncheon and fundraiser. It will be held on Sunday, October 5th following the 11:00 service. The meals can be taken out from the church for eating at home or eaten at the church in the church hall, with other church members. The costs will be $20 for adults and $12 for children (nuggets). Meals must be pre-ordered by October 1st. Tickets are available from Wilene Cullen, Anita Greig, Allyson Orr or from Barbara Bryce. 

Rennies United Church’s BBQ will be holding an Open House and Annuversary celebration on Sunday, September 28th at 1:30. The celebration will include a brief service, historical reflection and display, and refreshments as well as an opportunity to view the renovations done to the church building. 

Nakonhaka Regional Council is holding a consultation on the future of the church on two dates, the first on Friday October 17th at Beaconsfield United Church from 9:30-4:00, and the second at Lennoxville United Church on Saturday, October 18th. Registration is requested for planning purposes. Please speak to Barbara if you would like the contact information.