Nov. 30: Advent 1 / St. Andrew’s Day - Order of Service: Evensong

You shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth. (Acts 1.8)

NOTE: Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. NO 10:00 A.M. SERVICE TODAY. Evensong at 5:30 p.m.

The Service of Light (BAS page 61)

O Gracious Light (Phos Hilaron): Neil (BAS page 61)

Thanksgiving #4 (BAS page 63)

Opening Hymn: O Come O Come, Emmanuel (CP 89)

Canon Neil: O Lord, I call to you; come to me quickly;
All: Hear my voice when I cry to you.
Canon Neil: Let my prayer be set forth in your sight as incense,
All: The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
Alleluia!

Lighting of the Advent Wreath—A Candle Is Burning (words in bulletin)

Psalm 19: 1—6 (BAS page 725)
Refrain (sung): The Heavens are telling the Holy One’s glory.

First Reading: Romans 10: 8b-18

Gradual: Sing of Andrew, John’s Disciple (CP 273)

Gospel: Matthew 4: 18-22

Sermon

Affirmation of Faith

Hear O Israel (BAS page 69)

Intercessions and Thanksgivings

Collect: Almighty God, who gave your apostle Andrew grace to believe in his heart and to confess with his lips that Jesus is Lord, touch our lips and our hearts that faith may burn within us, and we may share in the witness of your Church to the whole human family; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Lord’s Prayer (sing) (BAS page 70)

Canticle 20: The Song of Simeon (Choir) (BAS page 90)

Offertory: Arise, Your Light is Come (SFGP 19)

Recessional: Organ Voluntary

Pot luck supper after service

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Prayers for Healing: Richard F.
Server: Alison G.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters: Dianne J., Jill S.
Lector: Beth T.

Pentecost 27: Sunday November 26

I am the vine, you are the branches, says the Lord. Those who abide in me, and I in them, bear much fruit. (John 15.5)

The flowers on the peace table are placed there by Alison Gates in loving memory of Chuck.

Opening Hymn: Hark, a Herald Voice is Sounding (CP 108)

Collect for Today: Almighty God, you sent your Son Jesus Christ to be the light of the world. Free us from all that darkens and ensnares us, and bring us to eternal light and joy; through the power of him who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Song: Come, Lord Jesus (SA13)

First Reading: Judges 4: 1-7

Psalm: 123 (BAS page 883)

Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11

Gradual: God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending (CP 601)

Gospel: Matthew 25: 14-30

Choose Life
Refrain:
Choose life, choose life that you may live
in the love of the Lord
Life, choose life that you may live in the love of the Lord.
.....Copyright, by permission under LicenSing#C6652

Offertory: Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ (SFGP63)

Prayer over the Gifts: Holy God, in this eucharist we renew our baptismal covenant. Help us, through our offering this day, to renounce all things that draw us from your love. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #1 (BAS page 193)

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

Communion Music
I Come With Joy CP60
Make Me a Channel of Your Peace (SFGP2)

Prayer after Communion: Gracious God, in this sacrament we have shared the body and blood of Christ. May we who have been nourished by holy things bear witness to his light, and share in his eternal priesthood; for he is Lord for ever and ever.

Recessional: The Trees of the Field (CP 662)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Richard F.
Preaching: Michael H.
Prayers for Healing: Laura H.
Communion Asst: Anne L.
Server: Alison G.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters 10 am: Anne L., Jim S.
Lectors 10 am: Jenni S., Margaret B.
Coffee Fellowship: Edith & Herm P.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.

Pentecost 26—Remembrance - Nov. 9 2008. Reserved Sacrament

Watch and be ready, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. (Matthew 24. 42, 44)

Opening Hymn: Rejoice Today with One Accord (CP 318)

Hymn: O Canada - v.1 (CP 659)

Collect for Today: Eternal God, who caused all holy scriptures to be written for our learning, grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Children’s Song: Saints Are like Mirrors

First Reading: Joshua 24: 1-3a, 14-25

Psalm: 78: 1-7 (BAS page 803)

Second Reading: 1Thessalonians 4: 13-18

Gradual: You Servants of the Lord (CP 93)

Gospel: Matthew 25: 1-13

Offertory: Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness (SFGP 108)

(During hymn the lay leaders prepare the Reserved Sacrament for distribution and the people's gifts are gathered)

Prayer over the Gifts: Gracious God, your word to us is food indeed. Receive all we offer you this day, and let your loving-kindness be our comfort, for the sake of Jesus Christ, your living word.

Eucharistic Prayer: We are about to celebrate by sharing the Holy Communion of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. In a celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided at by a priest, our church took this bread and this wine provided for us today and gave thanks in obedience to the Lord's command. We now complete the thanksgiving by this act of Holy Communion.

Communion Music:
Come Now, O Prince of Peace (CP 588)
Let There Be Peace on Earth (SFGP 128)

Prayer after Communion: Living God, in the Eucharist you fill us with new hope. May the power of your love, which we have known in word and sacrament, continue your saving work among us, and bring us to the joy you promise. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Recessional: Love, Joy and Peace (SFGP57)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Fletsch F.
Lay Minister: Laura H.
Prayers for Healing: Michael H.
Communion Asst: Joyce H.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters10 am: Edith P., Alison G.
Lectors10 am: Alison G., Audrey D.
Coffee Fellowship: Martha & Richard F.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.

Pentecost 25—All Saints, Nov. 2 2008

They are before the throne of God, and he who sits upon the throne will shelter them with his presence. (Revelation 7.15)

Opening Hymn: For All the Saints (CP 276)

Collect for Today: Almighty God, whose people are knit together in one holy church, the mystical Body of your Son, grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you; through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Song: Saints Are Like Mirrors

Commissioning of Vassell Johnson

First Reading: Revelation 7: 9-17

Psalm: 34

Second Reading: 1John 3: 1-3

Gradual: Blessed Are the Persecuted (CP 493)

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia (CP 712)

Gospel: Matthew 5: 1-12

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia (CP 712)

Candle lighting: You are ever a part of our lives; all the good you have shared will live on in our heart.

Offertory: Who Are These Like Stars Appearing (CP 281)

Prayer over the Gifts: Holy and mighty God, we give you thanks for the triumph of Christ in the lives of all his saints. Receive all we offer you this day, and help us, like them to run our course with faith, that we may come to your eternal kingdom. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #3 page 198

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

Communion Music:
Blest Are the Pure in Heart (CP 439)
Seek Ye First (CP 458)
Masithi Amen (CP 336)

Prayer after Communion: Lord of hosts, we praise your glory reflected in your saints. May we who share at this table be filled with the joy of your eternal kingdom, where Jesus is Lord, now and for ever.

Recessional: I Sing a Song of the Saints of God

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Martha F.
Prayers for Healing: Fletsch F.
Communion Asst: Linda S.
Server: Alison G.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters10 am: Dora F., Irene M.
Lectors10 am: Gladys W., Nancy L.
Coffee Fellowship: Len Pitman family