Pentecost 24: October 26 2008

If you love me, you will keep my word, and my father will love you, and we will come to you. (John 14.23)

ORDER OF SERVICE

Opening Hymn: Draw the Circle Wide (CP418)

Praise Songs: (Sing)
All Heaven Declares
Hallelujah, My Father
He Is Exalted

Collect for Today: Lord God our redeemer, who heard the cry of your people and sent your servant Moses to lead them out of slavery, free us from the tyranny of sin and death, and by the leading of your Spirit bring us to our promised land; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

First Reading: 1 Thessalonians

Psalm: 90: 1-6, 13-17 (BAS page 826)

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia

Gospel: Matthew 34-36

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia

The Creed (CP 44)

Intercessions - Kyrie, Kyrie, Eleison (Taize Response, SFGP51)

Offertory: Not for Tongues of Heaven’s Angels (CP494)

Prayer over the Gifts: God of constant love, you have guided your people in all times and ages. May we who offer you our praise today always be ready to follow where you lead; we ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #5 (BAS page 204)

The Breaking of the Bread #2 (BAS page 212)

Communion Music Ellen & Fletch

Prayer after Communion: God our guide, you have fed us with bread from heaven as you fed the people of Israel. May we who have been inwardly nourished be ready to follow you all our days; we ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Recessional: Lord, the Light of Your Love Is Shining (CP 460)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Michael H.
Prayers for Healing: Carol W.
Communion Asst: Audrey D.
Music: Canon Neil, Fletsch & Ellen F., Jenni S.
Greeters 10 am: Joyce H., David B.
Lector 10 am: Rita H.
Greeter 8 am: Gladys W.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.

Pentecost 23: Sunday, Oct. 19 2008

Shine as light in the world, holding fast the word of life. (Philippians 2.15,16)

ORDER OF SERVICE

Opening Hymn: We Praise You, O God (CP342)

Collect for Today: Almighty and everliving God increase in us Your gift of faith, that forsaking what lies behind and reaching out to what is before, we may run the way of Your commandments and win the crown of everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Song: Oh, What a Wonderful Gift (SA57)

First Reading: Exodus 33: 12-23

Psalm: 99 (BAS page 837)

Second Reading: 1Thessalonians 1: 1-10

Gradual: A Spendthrift Lover is the Lord (CP177)

Gospel: Matthew 22: 15-22

Offertory: I, the Lord of Sea and Sky (VU509)

Prayer over the Gifts: Eternal God, your word inspires our faith. May we who offer you our praise trust you in all things. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #1 (BAS page193)

The Breaking of the Bread #2 (BAS page 212)

Communion Music
As Longs the Hart for Flowing Streams (CP541)
We Are One (VU402)

Prayer after Communion: God of peace, you have nourished us in this sacrament with the body and blood of Christ. May we who have taken holy things keep faith in our hearts and lives, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Recessional: All Beautiful the March of Days (CP427)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Preacher: Laura H.
Lay Minister: Fletsch F.
Prayers for Healing: Ellen F.
Communion Asst: Rita H.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters 10 am: Shirley C., Alison G.
Lectors 10 am: Jenni S., Rita H.
Coffee Fellowship: Edith & Herm P.
Greeters 8 am: Gord & Carroll M.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.

Pentecost 22: Sunday, October 12, Thanksgiving

Those who sowed with tears will reap with songs of joy. (Psalm 126.6)

Opening Hymn: Come, Ye Thankful People, Come (CP262)

Collect for Today: Creator of the fruitful earth, you made us stewards of all things. Give us grateful hearts for all your goodness, and steadfast wills to use your bounty well, that the whole human family, today and in generations to come, may with us give thanks for the riches of your creation. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Children’s Song: Oh, What a Wonderful Gift (SA1)

First Reading: Deuteronomy 8:7-18

Psalm 65: God’s Gifts
Refrain: We praise and thank you, Holy One, for your gifts to us.

Second Reading: 2Corinthians 9: 6-15

Gradual: God of the Sparrow (CP414)

Gospel: Luke 17: 11-19

Choir Anthem: All Good Gifts: Natalie Sleeth

Offertory: Sing to the Lord of Harvest (VU519) CP435

Prayer over the Gifts: Source of all life, the heaven and earth are yours, yet you have given us dominion over all things. Receive the symbols of our labour and love which we offer you this day, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #1 page193

The Breaking of the Bread (2) page 212

Communion Music
For the Fruit of All Creation CP259
Praise to God, Immortal Praise CP263

Prayer after Communion: God of our hope, in this Eucharist we find the source of all your blessings. Nourished in these holy mysteries may we, with our lives, give you continual thanks and praise. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Recessional: We Plough the Fields and Scatter CP258

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Beth T.
Prayers for Healing: Michael H.
Communion Asst: Hazel A.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Server: Alison G.
Greeters: Laurie I., Gladys W.
Lectors: Alison G., Gladys W.
Coffe Fellowship: Martha & Richard F.

Pentecost 20: Sunday, Oct. 5

My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them and they follow me. (John 10.27)

ORDER OF SERVICE

Opening Hymn: Praise With Joy the World’s Creator (VU312)

Collect for Today: Almighty God, you have built your Church on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone. Join us together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may become a holy temple, acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Song: A Child of God (SA1)

First Reading: Exodus 20: 1-4, 7-9, 12-20

Psalm: 19 (BAS page 725)

Second Reading: Philippians 3: 4b-14

Gradual: Christ is Our Cornerstone (CP459 - Tune: Darwall 365 or 379)

Gospel: Matthew 21: 33-46

Offertory: Take My Life an Let It Be (CP435)

Prayer over the Gifts: God of truth, receive all we offer you this day. Make us worthy servants, strong to follow in the pattern of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Eucharistic Prayer #1 (BAS page193)

The Breaking of the Bread #2 (BAS page 212)

Communion Music:
One Bread, One Body CP73
May the Grace of Christ Our Saviour, verses (CP481 - Tune: Omni Die Dic Maria VU419)

Prayer after Communion: Almighty God, may we who have been strengthened by this Eucharist remain in your steadfast love, and show in our lives the saving mystery that we celebrate. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Recessional: Bless and Keep Us, God (SFGP132)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Carol W.
Prayers for Healing: Martha F.
Communion Asst: Rita H.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Server: Alison G.
Greeters 10 am: Dianne J., Jim S.
Lectors 10 am: Jim S., Margaret B.
Coffee Fellowship: Hazel A., Jill S.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeter 8 am: Doreen G.