194 Avondale Ave. Stratford, On. N5A 6N4 519-271-3683 or 519-271-7946

Website: www.avondaleunitedstratford.com

SUNDAY July 8, 2018 10:00 a.m.

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

Director of Music Lori Millian, Leslie Belland, soprano and clarinet,

Reader Elaine Bandermann

WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE

Announcements & Welcome Margaret Delaat

Lighting of Christ Candle

Prelude: Pastorale Douglas E. Wagner

Opening Hymn: God Whose Love is Reigning Over Us VU 399

Opening Prayer: Holy One, Your great mystery holds all life, Unfolding with faith and in trust, We respond to Your call in Christ, A call to simplicity and action, One that brings us together and then sends us out. In this time we share, help us to be present and attentive. If there is anything distracting us, set us free from it, If we carry any heavy burdens, set them down for us, If we are blocked from Your love, remove the barrier, If worry grabs hold of us, pry open its grip, So that we may be open to receive Your healing and hope… (Silent Prayer)

Words of Hope and Healing (adapt. II Corinthians 4)

One: By God’s mercy we are engaged in this ministry. We need not

lose heart.

All: We have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be clear that

this extraordinary power belongs to God. Amen.

Theme Time

Hymn: Lord Prepare Me MV 18

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD

Solo: You Raise Me Up Brendan Graham & Rolf Lovland,

arr. Mark Hayes Leslie Belland, soprano

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Message: A Simple Call

WE RESPOND TO GOD IN LOVE

Hymn: Jesus, You Have Come to the Lakeshore VU 563

Offertory: Pipe Dream Clare Grundman

Leslie Belland, clarinet

Offertory Response: What Can I Do? MV 191

Offertory Prayer (in unison)

Your call of love in Christ rings true. We hear it and respond:

with our lives, in faith and through this offering. Bring Your

blessing to others who are struggling or suffering. Encourage

and inspire all those working for Your mission of love in the

world, Amen.

Prayers of the People

Closing Hymn: I the Lord of Sea and Sky VU 509

Sending Forth and Blessing

Choral Benediction: Draw the Circle Wide MV 145 (vs.3)

Postlude: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Traditional, arr. Jochen Rieger

Leslie Belland, clarinet

Please join us in Fellowship Hall for a

refreshments and fellowship.

The GO Project Children's Adventure Camp had a great time this week! Our 15 campers explored the loaves and fishes story while serving the Stratford community and learning about how they can make a difference in the world. They visited Spruce Lodge, House of Blessing, and the Avondale Food Shelf, and had a visit from Dog Guides of Canada future dog guides. A big thank you to The GO Project staff - Clare, Julia, and Sung, and our youth volunteers - AJ and Ian. Thank you also to our kitchen volunteers from Faith Formation, UCW, Council Executive, and Outreach who made our delicious snacks and lunches, and to our volunteer drivers who got us safely to and from our mission sites. Thanks to Carol Anne and Brian Doughty for billeting the staff and taking such good care of them. And thanks to everyone who encouraged and supported this project - we couldn't do it without you!

Clipboards with crayons and colouring pages are available at both entrances for any children or anyone requiring same. Thanks to Bill and Marion Douglas for providing the clipboards. A note from the Worship Team Did you know we have a group of great people who volunteer to move furniture and instruments for rentals and church services? We do, and because summer is a busy time we want to give them a break. Therefore once Stratford Summer Music moves their grand piano into place we will move both our piano and organ into the transept. We will only use piano during this period (Sunday, July 22nd through Sunday, August 26th) so the rental team won’t have to move and re-move the instruments and Lori won’t need to concern herself with availability. Thanks for understanding.

REMINDER TO: "COME FROM AWAY" TICKET HOLDERS Please be at the Avondale parking lot no later than 9:00am Wednesday, July 18, 2018 to board the busses. It is advisable to car pool to the parking lot. There are other events at Avondale that day. Thank you.

Summer News from the Library… If you’re sitting by the pool, resting at the cottage, or camping in a tent or a trailer, you’re going to need something to read. Don’t forget that the library has

lots of great books to choose from. There is a new selection set out on the table in the library for you to peruse and a wide variety still on the shelves. Remember to sign them out and leave the cards in the appropriate box on the shelf. Happy Reading!!!

Casserole Ministry Visiting someone recovering from illness or surgery? Avondale members are welcome to deliver a ‘ready to heat up’ meal. They are available on the top shelf of the Kitchen Freezer.

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 are church congregation supports in food donations and cash donations (allowing our

shoppers to buy fresh produce). The following clients used the Avondale food shelf during June 52 families, 66 adults and 15 children. If you have any spare produce from your gardens the food shelf would appreciate receiving some on Friday morning between 9 and 9:30 a.m. Thanks for your continued support of the food shelf serving a lot of people in the area.

Next Funscrip order -----Due today!!!!!!!! Please pick up your Fundscrip order form from the table outside of the church office and return it with your cheque payable to Avondale United anytime during the week (can be put through the mail slot to the office) The final day to accept the order forms will be July 8th (2nd Sunday of the month because of the holiday weekend) ~ the cards will be available for pick up at coffee time the following Sunday.

Still a few billets required This summer, Stratford Summer Music is bringing L’Orchestra de la Francophonie to our city for the first part of their festival. They will be performing at Avondale on Sat July 21 and in the market square on Sun July 22. They will be in town from the Friday until the Monday. These 64 french, university aged students will need a place to stay, so we are asking by for your help. If you would be willing to billet a student or two.... or three! Please see Heather Herman after service. Billet families will receive complimentary tickets to the concert here at Avondale. And we would be very grateful !!

Upcoming Events

Kettle and Stony Point First Nation’s Pow Wow – July 14, 2018 Outreach team members are planning to attend this event and are organizing a car pool if other congregation members are interested in attending. We will meet in the church parking lot at 10:30a.m, leaving by 10:45 a.m. We will get there in time for the grand parade at 1:00 p.m. Please bring hats, lawn chairs, water, cameras and lots of money for food, crafts, etc. If you want to dance, women please wear a skirt, not too much ‘bling’, otherwise capris or slacks would be fine. Please sign up on the bulletin board outside Fellowship Hall. Departure time from the Pow Wow will be decided later. For further information please contact Sheila Wolfe (519)393-6508 or wolfes@quadro.net.

Volunteers needed for Puppet Festival The first summer Puppet Festival is all geared up and set to go on Sat July 14 and Sun July 15. Lots of wonderful FREE creative activities & performances for kids outside in Stratford's Market Square, three indoor ticketed shows at City Hall and even something for older teens and adults = Macbeth Muet. Check out the schedule and show info on SpringWorks' website. Still needed: More help outside: friendly faces to give information or provide gentle crowd control, to watch over the kids' play areas and help with crafts. Also - some early hour help setting up and of course - help with clean up after. Are you available for the morning or afternoon? We need your help to make this event a great one for families. Please go to the online form. You can also email me or phone (519) 272-0011 to talk over the possibilities. Hope you can join us for some summer fun at the Puppet Festival. Wendy McNaughton

From the Office: (Office Hours Mon – Thurs 9:00 – 4:00 Fri. 9:00 -noon 519-271-3683 or 519-271-7946 Yvonne.avondaleuc@wightman.ca Upcoming Vacation in July Roger July 9, 16 & 20-27- Mike will be covering Kathi-July 9-22 – For all Pastoral Care contact Keith Lori – July 9-29 – Supply musicians have been secured Yvonne – July 20 & July 27

Weekly Calendar

SUNDAY July 9 - SUNDAY July 15

Today 10:00 Sunday Service Sanctuary

11:00

Refreshments & Fellowship Fellowship Hall

Monday 4:10 Mindfulness Meditation Parlour

7:00

AA (Women's Closed) Parlour

Tuesday 5:00 Retirement Party Fellowship Hall

8:00

AA Choir Room

Wednesday 12:00 ABI Choir Room

5:30 Yoga Parlour 7:00

Scouts 12th Gathering Room

Thursday 7:00 Scouts 12th Sleepover Fellowship Hall

Friday 8:00 AA Choir Room

Saturday Next Sunday

10:00 Sunday Service Sanctuary

11:00 Refreshments & Fellowship Fellowship Hall

ALL in! Wherever our faith journey takes us!