Epiphany 4: Sunday Feb. 1 2009

Jesus went about Galilee, teaching, preaching and healing every disease. (Matthew 4.23)

Opening Hymn: Praise, My Soul (CP 381)

Collect for Today: Living God, in Christ you make all things new. Transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace, and in the renewal of our lives make known your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Time: Let Us Praise the God of Truth (SFGP 4 - words in bulletin)

First Reading: Deuteronomy 18: 15-20

Psalm 111 (BAS pg 860)

Second Reading: 1Corinthians 8: 1-13

Gradual: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (CP 585)

Gospel: Mark 1: 21-28

Offertory: You Are Salt for the Earth (CP 502)

Prayer over the Gifts: God of steadfast love, may our offering this day, by the power of your Holy Spirit, renew us for your service. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #1 (BAS pg 193)

The Breaking of the Bread #1 (BAS pg 212)

Communion Music
Spirit of Life (SA 65)
Sister, Let Me Be Your Servant (CP 500)

Prayer after Communion: Source of all goodness, in this Eucharist we are nourished by the bread of heaven and invigorated with new wine. May these gifts renew our lives, that we may show your glory to all the world, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Recessional: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (CP 486)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Preacher: Robin Celiz
Lay Minister: Fletsch F.
Healing Prayers: Carol W.
Communion Asst: Laura H.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Server: Alison G.
Greeters 10 am: Shirley C., Jim S.
Lectors 10 am: Beth T., Carol W.
Coffee Fellowship: Jim S., Alison G.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeters 8 am: Dora F., Irene M.

Epiphany 3: Sunday Jan. 25 2009

The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel. (Mark 1.15)

Opening Hymn: Praise to the Lord v.1, v.2, v.1 (CP 382)

Collect for Today: Almighty God, by grace alone you call us and accept us in your service. Strengthen us by your Spirit, and make us worthy of your call; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Time: Let Us Praise the God of Truth (SFGP 4 - words in bulletin)

First Reading: Jonah 3: 1-5, 10

Psalm 62: 5-12 (BAS pg 782)

Second Reading: 1Corinthians 7: 29-31

Gradual: Jesus Calls Us! O’er the Tumult (CP 432)

Gospel: Mark 1: 14-20

Offertory: Will You Come and Follow Me (CP 430)

Prayer over the Gifts: Loving God, before the world began you called us. Make holy all we offer you this day, and strengthen us in that calling. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #1 (BAS pg 193)

The Breaking of the Bread #1 (BAS pg 212)

Communion Music:
We Are One (VU 402 - words in bulletin)
Let Us Praise the God of Truth (SFGP 4 - words in bulletin under "children's time")

Prayer after Communion: Gracious God, our hands have taken holy things; our lives have been nourished by the body of your Son. May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Recessional: Let There Be Light (CP 572)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Preacher: Laura H.
Lay Minister: Michael H.
Healing Prayers: Laura H.
Communion Asst: Anne L.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters 10 am: Dianne J., David B.
Lectors 10 am: Rita H., Alison G.
Coffee Fellowship: Jim S., Alison G.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeter 8 am: Gladys W.

Epiphany 2: Sunday Jan. 18 2009

We have found the Messiah: Jesus Christ, who brings us truth and grace. (John 1)

Opening Hymn: Allelu (v.v.1-4) (burgundy book - SFC 274)

Collect for Today: Almighty God, your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world. May your people, illumined by your word and sacraments, shine with the radiance of his glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Time: Let Us Praise the God of Truth (SFGP 4)

First Reading: 1Samuel 3: 1-10 (11-20)

Psalm 139: 1-6, 13-18 (green book, BAS pg 896)

Second Reading: 1Corinthians 6: 12-20

Gradual: Jesus, the Joy of Loving Hearts (blue book, CP70)

Gospel: John1: 43-51

Offertory: Teach Me, God, to Wonder (SFGP 36)

Prayer over the Gifts: Living God, you have revealed your Son as the Messiah. May we hear his word and follow it, and live as children of light. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #1 (green book, BAS pg193)

Lord’s Prayer: (Sing) (green book) pg211

The Breaking of the Bread (1) (green book) pg212

Communion Music
Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers (blue book, CP 646)
A Light is Gleaming (words in bulletin - VU 82)

Prayer after Communion: God of glory, you nourish us with bread from heaven. Fill us with your Holy Spirit, that through us your light may shine in all the world. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ.

Recessional: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (burgundy book, SFC 320)

Epiphany 1 – Baptism of the Lord - Jan. 11 2009

A voice came from heaven, saying, “This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3.17)

Opening Hymn: We’ll Sing in the Morning (blue book - CP 37)

Collect for Today: Eternal Father, who at the baptism of Jesus revealed him to be your Son, anointing him with the Holy Spirit, keep your children, born of water and the Spirit, faithful to their calling; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

First Reading: Genesis 1: 1-5

Psalm 29 (green book - BAS pg 738)

Second Reading: Acts 19: 1-7

Gradual: Sing of God Made Manifest (blue book - CP 162)

Gospel: Mark 1: 4-11

Offertory: Here in This Place New Light is Streaming (blue book - CP 465)

Prayer over the Gifts: God of life and freedom, we celebrate the revelation of Jesus as the Christ who makes all creation new. Accept all we offer you this day and make us new in him, who is Lord for ever and ever.

Eucharistic Prayer #1 (green book - BAS pg 193)

The Breaking of the Bread #1 (green book- BAS pg 212)

Communion Music:

Wind upon the Waters (blue book - CP 408)

Breathe on Me, Breath of God (blue book - CP 649)

Prayer after Communion: Gracious God, lover of all, by this sacrament you make us one family in Christ your Son, one in the sharing of his body and blood, one in the communion of his Spirit. Help us to grow in love for one another and come to the full maturity of the Body of Christ. We ask this in his name.

Recessional: She Comes Sailing on the Wind (blue book- CP 656)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Preacher: Fletsch F.
Lay Minister: Beth T.
Healing Prayers: Fletsch F.
Communion Asst: Linda S.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters 10 am: Anne L., Alison G.
Lectors 10 am: Audrey D., Jenni S.
Coffee Fellowship: Martha & Richard F.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeter 8 am: Laurie I.