Thursday, February 26, 2009

LENT 1: SUNDAY MARCH 1

We shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. (Matthew 4.4)

Opening Hymn: Come! Come! Everybody Worship (SA11 - words in bulletin)

Kyrie Eleison (sing) (BAS pg186)

Collect for Today: Almighty God, whose Son fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are but did not sin, give us grace to discipline ourselves in submission to your Spirit, that as you know our weakness, so we may know your power to save; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Time: Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us With Your Love (CP 504)

First Reading: Genesis 9: 8-17

Psalm 25: 1-10 (BAS pg 733)
Sung Response:
Speak, O Lord, your servants are listening
Speak, O Lord, your people are waiting

Second Reading: 1Peter 3: 8-22

Gradual: Living Lord of Love’s Dominion (CP 453)

Gospel: Mark 1: 9-15

Offertory: O Jesus, I Have Promised (CP 438)

Prayer over the Gifts: God our refuge and our strength, receive all we offer you this day and through the death and resurrection of your Son transform us to his likeness. We ask this in his name.

Eucharistic Prayer #2 (BAS pg 196)

The Breaking of the Bread #7 (BAS pg 213)

Communion Music
There’s A Quiet Understanding (SFGP66)
Eat This Bread and Never Hunger (SA17)

Prayer After Communion (BAS page 214) All your works praise you, O Lord, And your faithful servants bless you...

Recessional: Love, Joy, and Peace (SFGP57 - words in bulletin)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Laura H.
Healing Prayers: Michael H.
Communion Asst: Pat M.
Server: Alison G.
Music: Kenn Zuk
Greeters 10 am: Shirley C., Dianne J.
Lectors 10 am: Nancy L., Alison G.
Coffee Fellowship: Martha & Richard F.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeters 8 am: Gord & Carroll M.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY: FEB. 22 2009

This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him. (Luke 7.16)

Opening Hymn: Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness (CP 397)

Collect for Today: Almighty God, on the holy mount you revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved son, wonderfully transfigured: mercifully deliver us from the darkness of this world, and change us into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Time: Alleluia

Reading: II Corinthians 4: 2-6

Gradual: ‘Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here (CP 167)

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia

Gospel: Mark 9: 2-9

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia

The Creed I Believe in God Almighty (CP 44)

Intercessions - Taize Response (SFGP 51 - words in bulletin)

Offertory: One Bread, One Body, One Lord of All (CP 73)

…...LMWS prepares altar…..

Prayer over the Gifts: Holy God, receive all we offer you this day, and bring us to that radiant glory which we see in the transfigured face of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #5 (BAS pg 204)

The Breaking of the Bread #6 (BAS pg 213)

Communion Music: Fletsch & Ellen

Prayer after Communion: Holy God, we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ. May we who are partakers of his table reflect his life in word and deed, that all the world may know his power to change and save. We ask this in his name.

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

AGM to Follow Service

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Carol W.
Healing Prayers: Martha F.
Communion Asst: Hazel A.
Music: Ellen & Fletsch F., Canon Neil
Greeters: Edith P., Jill S.
Lector: Margaret B.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

EPIPHANY 6: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15 2009

A great prophet has arisen among us! God has visited his people! (Luke 7.16)

Opening Hymn: God, Whose Almighty Word (CP 560)

Collect for Today: Almighty and everliving God, whose Son Jesus Christ healed the sick and restored them to wholeness of life, look with compassion on the anguish of the world, and by your power make whole all peoples and nations; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Time: Come! Come! Everybody Worship (SA11 - words in bulletin)

First Reading: 11Kings 5: 1-14

Psalm 30 (BAS pg 739)

Second Reading: 1Corinthians 9:24-27

Gradual: Living Lord of Love’s Dominion (CP 453)

Gospel: Mark 1: 40-45

Offertory: Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life (CP 592)

Prayer over the Gifts: Eternal God, you are the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers, receive all we offer you this day; turn our sickness into health and our sorrow into joy. 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:
I Come With Joy (CP 60)
Guide My Feet (CP 513)

Prayer after Communion: God of tender care, in this Eucharist we celebrate your love for us and for all people. May we show your love in our lives and know its fulfilment in your presence. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord .

Recessional: Bless and Keep Us, God (SFGP 132 - words in bulletin)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Preacher: Fletsch F.
Lay Minister: Martha F.
Healing Prayers: Ellen F.
Communion Asst: Joyce H.
Music: Kenn Zuk
Greeters 10 am: Raz T., Anne L.
Lectors 10 am: Jenni S.; Jim S.
Coffee Fellowship: Hazel A., Jill S.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeter 8 am: Laurie I.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Epiphany 5: Sunday Feb. 8

He took our infirmities and bore our diseases. (Matthew 8.17)

Opening Hymn: Let All Things Now Living (CP 403)

Collect for Today: Merciful Lord, grant to your faithful people pardon and peace, that we may be cleansed from all our sins and serve you with a quiet mind; 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: Come! Come! Everybody Worship (SA11 - words in bulletin)

First Reading: Isaiah 40: 21-31

Psalm 147: 1-11, 20c (BAS pg 906)

Second Reading: 1Corinthians 9:16-23

Gradual: Your Hands, O Lord, in Days of Old (CP 293)

Gospel: Mark 1: 29-39

Offertory: For All Your Blessings (CP 440)

Prayer over the Gifts: God of compassion and forgiveness, receive our offering this day, and make us one with him who is our peace, Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Eucharistic Prayer #1 (BAS pg 193)

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

Communion Music
You Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord (CP 531)

Prayer after Communion: Eternal God, in you we find peace beyond all telling. May we who share in this heavenly banquet be instruments of your peace on earth, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Recessional: From All That Dwell Below the Skies (CP 344)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Preacher: Carol W.
Lay Minister: Richard F.
Healing Prayers: Martha F.
Communion Asst: Audrey D.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters 10 am: Joyce H., Alison G.
Lectors 10 am: Nancy L., Audrey D.
Coffee Fellowship: Dianne J., Alison G.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeter 8 am: Doreen G.