194 Avondale Ave. Stratford, On. N5A 6N4

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

Worship led by Pirie Mitchell, Interim Minister Music Director Lori Millian,

Senior Choir, Trumpeter Kailey MacMillan,

Readers Brenda Carr, Marg Delaat, Heather Herman & Jocelyn Miller

SUNDAY NOV 6, 2016 Remembrance Sunday

10:00 a.m.

Worship Service of Remembrance

Prelude: Adagio in G Minor Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni

Announcements and Welcome The National Anthem: O Canada

Call To Worship: Pirie: Remember Ypres, Gallipoli, the Somme, Mons and Verdun.

Remember the Western Desert, El Alamein, the Normandy beaches. Remember Coventry, Dresden, Hiroshima and the Burma Road. Remember Korea, the Falkland Islands, Northern Ireland, the Balkans, East Timor, Afghanistan and the Gulf.

Cong: Remember the courage, the comradeship, the ingenuity, the spirit of working together for a common cause, the planning together for a better world that would come with peace.

Pirie: Remember the call to arms, the patriotic songs, the partings which were such sweet sorrow, the sound of the drum, the skirl of the pipe, the prayer that God would be on our side.

Cong: Remember the carnage; the colossal horror of war. Remember the widows of sixty years and more, the old men and women who never knew their fathers.

Pirie: Remember the love that was lost, the wisdom wasted, minds that are still pained by memories.

Cong: Remember the families bereft by recent wars and conflict. Pirie: Remember this day the children who will die while nation fights

nation. Remember the One who asked us to remember them. Cong O God, remember us and them; and forgive us our sins against

you and our fellow man.

Lighting the Peaceful Candle of Christ and children’s presentation of their wreaths

All: Today we light the Christ Candle as a beacon of hope through

the blackness of war. We let it shine out to the world that even though we have not yet figured out how to live in peace as Jesus taught us. We have his light to at least light the way. Be with us we pray, as we follow the light into tomorrow, as we follow the path Christ taught us to follow.

(Children bring forward the wreaths).

Opening Prayer: Pirie: Almighty and eternal God, from whose love in Christ we cannot be

parted, either by death or life: hear our prayers and thanksgivings for all whom we remember this day.

Cong: Fulfil in us, as in them, the purpose of your love; and bring us all to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Pirie: Lord God of the nations, whose sovereign rule brings justice and peace, have mercy on our broken and divided world.

Cong: Pour out your peace into the hearts of all so that all races and peoples may learn to live as members of one family in obedience to your law, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn: O God, Our Help in Ages Past page 806VU

Scripture Readings: Micah 4: 1-5 Psalm 46 (pg 770 VU) Refrain #1

1 Corinthians 15: 50-58

The Act of Remembrance The Ode:

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.

The Last Post 2 minutes of Silence The Reveille

In Flanders Fields Stories of People in War

Solo: Let There Be Peace on Earth Sy Miller, Jill Jackson

(Pirie Mitchell)

Stories of People in War

Hymn: Eternal Father, Strong to Save VU659

Offertory: “Nimrod” from Enigma Variations Edward Elgar

Offertory Response: We Give You But Your Own VU 542

Prayers Of The People

The Lord’s Prayer (sung) VU 959

Hymn: Abide With Me VU 436

Commission: Pirie: Let us pledge ourselves anew to the service of God and our fellow

citizens, that we may be peacemakers in our homes, in our community, in our country and in our world.

All: Lord God, we pledge ourselves to serve you and all mankind in the cause of peace and for the relief of want and suffering. Give us wisdom; give us courage; give us hope; and keep us always faithful.

Benediction Postlude: Solemn Melody Henry Walford Davies, arr. Hal Hopson

Please join us in the Narthex for Fellowship & Refreshments

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Christmas Choir If you enjoy singing Christmas music and would like to join the Senior Choir for this season, please contact Lori at (519)814-4004, lori.avondaleuc@wightman.ca or speak to her in-person. We will be practicing Christmas music Thursday evenings November 10 - December 22 for the

Sunday services November 27 to December 18 and Christmas Eve.

Note: The Choir Show that was scheduled for November 12th has been postponed. Stay tuned for details in the new year!

DONATION DEPOT - Can now be found in the Narthex. There are baskets for the following: Avondale Food Shelf; Shelterlink and Emily Murphy. The Outreach team thanks everyone for your donations. Foodshelf – Open on Fridays 9:30 – 11:00. The monthly food totals for those clients using the food shelf for October 56 families, 66 adults and 10 children. Thanks for your continued support.

OUTREACHing @ Avondale Our Mandate is to provide the members of Avondale United Church with opportunities to financially support, volunteer & assist with a variety of needs in our community, country & world. The

Team values suggestions & feedback from the congregation. Please share your ideas with an Outreach member, OR use the “drop off” box, located at the Donation Depot in the Narthex.

Thank you Sharon LaForme with the 4 year olds – grade 2 and Bill and Marion Douglas with the grade 3 – 8 in the Sunday School this morning. Thank you to Kailey MacMillan for sharing her gift of music on trumpet today. We are so fortunate in our congregation to have many people with very specific talents and further fortunate that they are willing to share these talents with us. One of these people by the name of Susan Elliott has once again stepped forward to help the Worship Team and the Renovation Team solve a problem . The choir risers needed a modesty curtain and when asked, Susan quickly came up with a solution, shopped for the material (and found it on sale in Newton) then proceeded to make the curtain and install it in less than a week. The Worship Team says thank you Susan and you are now an honorary member of the Worship Team. Jocelyn Miller, Chair, Worship Team

Donations required –Looking for donation of cookies or fruit platters for upcoming Carolfest. There will be a sign up sheet in the Narthex or call Brenda Carr 519-271-1380. DISASTER REFLIEF for HAITI The United Church of Canada has launched a full appeal to assist our Mission & Service partners in Haiti as they work to make a real difference in the lives of the Haitian people. More information,and an on‐line donation portal, can be found at www.unitedchurch.ca/hurricane-matthew Donations can also be made by telephone with a Visa or MasterCard, or by cheque. Please be sure to note on your cheque that the donation is for “Emergency Response—Hurricane Matthew. A donation of $1000 for "Haiti Disaster Relief" has been sent from the Avondale Outreach Fund.

UPCOMING EVENTS QURAN READING PROJECT

Misconceptions in the media about Islam are unhelpful. A Quran reading group will commence November 7 at 5.00pm to 6.00pm as an educational project. This will be held in the toddler room. Contact Alan Carr 519 271 1380 (acbc@wightman.ca) or Marg Duboyce 519 273 4090 (margen.duboyce@gmail.com) UCW meeting –Monday, Nov. 7th @ 7:00 PM in the Narthex. Guest speaker-Janine Voort from Avon Mennonite Church--Topic: REFUGEE FAMILY-sponsored by Avon Mennonite Church. Lunch and Learn – Tuesday, November 8th @ 12:00 noon in the Narthex. Bring your lunch. All about Tamor. Everyone Welcome. Council Meeting Tuesday Nov. 8th @ 7:30 in the Sanctuary, preceded by team meetings @ 6:30 as called by team chairs. Widow’s Support Group – Friday October 18th, 6:00 at the Black Angus. For more information, contact Flo Cartwright 519-273-2706 Avondale United Church UCW Christmas Bake Sale Saturday: November 19, 2016 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 Location: Narthex 194 Avondale Avenue, Stratford Let us be your Christmas bakers and come and purchase a wide variety of Christmas Squares and Shortbread, Assorted Baked Goods, Fruit Pies, Candy and Deli items. Everything you need for your Holiday entertaining.

Your contributions to the baking and deli tables are always welcome. Donations of baking can be anything from cookies, tarts, fruit pies, muffins and loaves to decorated cakes. Donations of deli items can include, but are not limited to pickles, chili sauce, relish, jams and jellies and prepackaged soups, chili, lasagna and cabbage rolls. Candy and snack items are also popular. We would ask that these items be dropped off in the Narthex on the morning of November 19th from 10:00 to 12:00. Thanks for your support. If you have any questions, please contact Barb Schoch (272-0764) or Susan Elliott (272-0063) Sunday Out For Lunch Bunch. The next outing will be Sunday, Nov. 20th. A reservation has been made for 12:00 at the Revival House. Please note, we need to know in advance if you would like to join us!!!! There will be a sign up sheet in the Narthex or Call Joan McIlwain 519-273-1093 by Nov. 18th

The Rt. Rev. Jordan Cantwell, 42nd Moderator of the United Church of Canada is coming on Nov. 20 @ 2:00 p.m. to participate in a special dedication service of Avondale United Church. The service will include special music and guests. Light refreshments will be served following the service. All welcome, please spread the word.

MILITARY WHIST -- Friday, November 25th with play starting at 7:00 p.m. in the narthex. This game is an enjoyable way to get to know others in our community while having a good time. We suggest a $10 donation which goes to the church budget and for which the donor will be

credited with an income tax receipt; this covers not only the game and hot drinks, but also a delicious dessert buffet at the end of the evening. The sign-up sheet is in the narthex; the game is limited to 60 players so please sign up early and bring some friends. For more information, contact Lee Chute, Carl Thomson, or Bill Miller.

Save the Date! Community Carol Fest Kick off the Christmas season with an evening of Christmas music featuring the Stratford Concert band and local choirs. Free will donation with all proceeds going to the House of Blessing. Sat., Nov. 26, 7:00 p.m. at Avondale United Church.

MOVIE NIGHT - Wednesday, November 30th at 7 pm in the sanctuary.

God’s Not Dead2. A High-School Teacher’s response to a student’s question about Jesus, lands her in big trouble, leading to an epic court case that could cost her the career

she loves and expel God from the classroom – and the public square – once and for all. Everyone is welcome. Join us and bring your friends.

Community Events

Fundraiser for Haiti – Friday Nov. 11, 3-9 & Saturday, Nov. 12, 9-3

St. Andrews church hall (beside the library) Fabulous selection of books, dvd’s, vinyl & board games. All proceeds to Project Precious and Hôpital Bon Samaritain. If you would like to make a donation, Contact Elaine @ 519-276-7656 for more information.

Camp Bimini Saturday, November 12th 9 am to noon. CAMP BIMINI FALL CLEAN-UP DAY! Lots of leaves to rake, wood to move and jobs that need done for winter. Bring leaf blowers and rakes and any tools and many friends! Light lunch will be provided. The Royal Canadian College of Organist is presenting “Young People in Concert”. The concert will sponsor four young organists, piano/vocal students. The concert will be held St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 25 St. Andrew Street, Stratford, Ontario on Saturday, November 19 at 7 pm. Donations will be received to assist the young organist program.

From the Office: (Office Hours Mon – Thurs 9:00 – 4:00 Fri. 9-12 519-271-3683 or 519-271-7946 Yvonne.avondaleuc@wightman.ca For all Pastoral Care please contact Rev. Kathi Urbasik-Hindley. Contact Info: kathi.avondaleuc@wightman.ca 519-271-7946 or 519-271-3683 To reach the Interim Minister, Pirie Mitchell Contact Info: pirieminister@gmail.com 519-271-7946 ext 26 Cell 519-639-0978 or Home 519-284-4320 Padded Chairs- To date, there has been 45 chairs purchased @ $75 each. If you would like to “buy a chair” for the sanctuary in your name or in memory of a loved one, please see Yvonne in the office. A charitable donation receipt will be given. Note: If your group requires any set up, please call the office or send me an email and I will forward this information to Dave our custodian. Also, please keep in mind that our site is still considered to be “under construction” and with that comes addition traffic and dirt. If you see anything that “needs attention”, please call the office and we will make sure it gets attended to. Thanks in advance for understanding. Summary of October Givings (Average attendance – 180) Envelope Envelope Par Par Actual Budget Actual Budget Local 11725.81 7791.67 14109.51 14708.00 M&S 1229.00 1041.67 2898.58 2958.00 Outreach 654.00 175.00 1094.08 1225.00 Total 13606.81 9008.34 18102.17 18891.00

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

Weekly Calendar

SUNDAY Nov 6 - SUNDAY Nov 13

Today 9:30 Choir Warm Up Hallway

10:00 Sunday Service Sanctuary

11:10 Bell Choir Practice Hallway

11:30 Fellowship & Refreshments Narthex

3:00 Stratford Concert Band Sanctuary

Monday 4:10 Meditation Toddler Room

5:00 Quran Reading Group Toddler Room

6:30 3rd Beavers Group Gathering Room

7:00 UCW Meeting Narthex

7:30 Pastoral Care Story Room

Tuesday 12:00 Lunch & Learn Narthex

7:30 Council Meeting Sanctuary

8:00 AA Gathering Room

Wednesday 12:00 ABI Narthex

6:00 Women's Spirituality Narthex

7:00 Shout Sisters Sanctuary

Thursday 7:00 Choir Practice Sanctuary

Friday 8:00 AA Gathering Room

Saturday 9:00 Music Practice (Do not disturb) Sanctuary

Next Sunday 9:00 Team Chair's Meeting Foodshelf Area

9:30 Choir Warm Up Hallway

10:00 Sunday Service Sanctuary

11:10 Bell Choir Practice Hallway

11:30 Fellowship & Refreshments Narthex