Epiphany - Sunday, Jan. 4 2009

We have seen his star in the East, and have come to worship him. (Matthew 2.2)

Opening Hymn: We Three Kings v.1,2 (bb) - words in bulletin

Gathering of the Community (green book) pg185

Collect for Today: Eternal God, who by a star led wise men to the worship of your Son. Guide by your light the nations of the earth, that the whole world may know your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives, and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Procession of the Kings: We Three Kings v. 3,4,5 (bb) - words in bulletin
Announcements

First Reading: Isaiah 60: 1-6

Psalm: 72: 1-7, 10-14 (BAS p 797 - green book)

Second Reading: Ephesians 3: 1-12

Gradual: As with Gladness Men of Old (CP 160 - blue book)

Gospel: Matthew 2: 1-12

Sermon

The Apostles’ Creed (BAS p 189 - green book)
Prayers of the People
Confession (BAS p 191 - green book)
The Peace (Sing)

Offertory: Will You Come and See the Light (VU96) - words in bulletin

Prayer over the Gifts: Gracious God, accept the offering of your Church, the hearts of your people joined in praise and thanksgiving, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #3 (BAS p 198 - green book)
Lord’s Prayer: (Sing) (BAS p 211 - green book)
The Breaking of the Bread #6 (BAS p 213 - green book)
Lamb of God: (Sing)

Communion Music
Born in the Night (CP 130 - blue book)
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming (CP 117 - blue book)

Prayer after Communion: God of all the nations of the earth, guide us with your light. Help us to recognize Christ as he comes to us in this Eucharist and in our neighbours. May we welcome him with love, for he is Lord now and for ever.

Doxology: (sing) (BAS p 214 - green book)
Blessing

Recessional: I Am the Light of the World (SFGP24) - words in bulletin

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Carol W.
Healing Prayers: Ellen F.
Communion Asst: Joyce H.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Server: Alison G.
Greeters 10 am: Raz T., Edith P.
Lectors 10 am: Anne L., Nancy L.
Coffee Fellowship: Hazel A., Jill S.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeter 8 am: Doreen G.

1st Sunday after Christmas - Carols & Lessons: Dec 28 2008

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts; let the word of Christ dwell in you richly. (Colossians 3.15,16)

Opening Hymn: See Amid the Winter’s Snow (blue book)CP148

Welcome & Introduction
Opening Prayers

First Lesson: Genesis 1: 26-31a “Creation”
Sing: Morning Has Broken (CP 3)

Second Lesson: Genesis 22: 15-18 “God’s Promise to Abraham”
Choir: The Quempas Carol

Third Lesson: Isaiah 60: 1-6 “The Magi Foretold”
Sing: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus (CP 88)

Fourth Lesson: Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5: 2-5a, Isaiah 9: 2,6,7 “Christ’s Birth and Kingdom are Foretold”
Sing: Unto Us a Boy is Born (words in bulletin)

Fifth Lesson: Luke 1: 26-35, 38 “The Annunciation”
Choir: The Seven Joys of Mary - English Traditional

Sixth Lesson: Luke 2: 1, 3-7 “The Birth of Jesus”
Sing: ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime (CP 146)

Seventh Lesson: Luke 2: 8-16 “The Shepherds”
Choir: Glory, Hodie

Eighth Lesson: Matthew 2: 1-11 “The Magi”
Sing: The First Nowell (CP 139)

Offertory: Good King Wenceslas (CP 145) -
V.1 All
V. 2,3,4 Men take role of King Wenceslas, Women take role of Page
V.5 All

Prayer over the Gifts
Closing Prayers & Blessing
Ninth Lesson: John 1:1-14

Recessional: Go Tell it on the Mountain (words in bulletin)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Martha F.
Healing Prayers: Carol W.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters 10 am: Shirley C., Jill S.
Lectors 10 am: Ellen F., Jim S., Geoff B., Hazel A., Laura H., Alison G., Rachael D., Edith P., Michael H.
Coffee Fellowship: Dianne J., Alison G.

ADVENT 4: SUNDAY DEC. 21

I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to his word. (Luke 1.38)

ORDER OF SERVICE

Gathering of the Community & Announcements

Opening Hymn: On the Night That Was Christmas Night

Collect for Today: Heavenly Father, who chose the Virgin Mary, full of grace, to be the mother of our Lord and Saviour, now fill us with your grace, that we in all things may embrace your will and with her rejoice in your salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

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

The Pageant
Hymns Included:
O Little Town of Bethlehem CP120
Silent Night CP119
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing CP138

Prayers of the People

The Peace (Sing)

Offertory: Oh, What A Wonderful Gift

Prayer over the Gifts: Gracious God, by the power of the Spirit who sanctified the mother of your Son, make holy all we offer you this day. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #5 (BAS page 204)

Lord’s Prayer: (Sing) (BAS page 211)

The Breaking of the Bread #5 (BAS page 212)

Lamb of God: (Sing)

Communion Music: Aislynn Hunt

Prayer After Communion (BAS page 214)

Blessing

Recessional: The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy CP128

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Michael H.
Prayers for Healing: Laura H.
Music: Fletsch & Ellen F., Aislynn Hunt
Greeter: Raz T.
Coffee Fellowship: Beth T., Jim S.

Pageant:
Hopeless Person: Jim S.
Ghost of Christmas Past: Richard F.
Ghost of Christmas Present: Eunice L.
Packing for Mexico: Mitch & Tom P., Tassia A., Rachel D.
Food Bank Scene: Martha F.
Street Persons: Michael H., Joan S.
Hopeful Person: Laura H.
Narrator 1: Hazel A.
Narrator 2: Alison G.
Mary: Chloe S.
Joseph: Adam D.
Angel Gabriel: Claire S.
Angels: Sylvie B., Lily H., Melissa P.
Shepherds: Matthew D., Andrew S.

Sunday, Dec. 7: Advent 2

Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. All flesh shall see the salvation of God. (Luke 3. 4, 6)

Opening Hymn: There’s a Voice in the Wilderness (CP 106)

Kyrie Eleison: (Sing) (BAS page 186)

Collect for Today: Almighty God, who sent your servant John the Baptist to prepare your people to welcome the Messiah, inspire us, the ministers and stewards of your truth, to turn our disobedient hearts to you, that when the Christ shall come again to be our judge, we may stand with confidence before his glory; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Lighting of the Advent Wreath—A Candle Is Burning VU6

First Reading: Isaiah 40: 1-11

Psalm: 85: 1-2, 8-13 (BAS page 818)

Second Reading: 11Peter 3: 8-15a

Gradual: Comfort, Comfort Ye My People (CP 100)

Gospel: Matthew 1:1-8

Offertory: Sing a New Song unto the Lord (CP 312)

Prayer over the Gifts: God our strength, we are nothing without you. Receive all we offer you this day as you sustain us with you mercy; in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #2 (BAS page 196)

The Breaking of the Bread #5 (BAS page 212)

Communion Music:
Hope is a Star (VU7)
Come Lord Jesus (SA13)

Prayer After Communion (BAS page 214)

Recessional: Tomorrow Christ is Coming (words in bulletin - VU27)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Beth T.
Prayers for Healing: Carol W.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters 10am: Joyce H., Shirley C.
Lectors 10 am: Rita H., Margaret B.
Coffee Fellowship: Dianne J, Jim S.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeters 8 am: Dora F., Irene M.