EASTER 4: SUNDAY MAY 3

I am the good shepherd, says the Lord: I know my own and my own know me. (John 10.14)

Opening Hymn: Praise to the Lord (CP 382)

Collect for Today: O God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, that great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make us perfect in every good work to do your will, and work in us that which is well-pleasing in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Children’s Time He Came Down (CP 368)

First Reading: Acts 4: 5-12

Psalm 23: The King of Love My Shepherd Is (CP 520)

Second Reading: 1 John 3:16-24

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

Gospel: John 10: 11-18

Offertory: Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us (CP 564)

Prayer over the Gifts: God of loving care, you spread before us the table of life, and give us the cup of salvation to drink. Keep us always in the fold of your Son Jesus Christ, our Saviour and our shepherd.

Eucharistic Prayer #1 (BAS page 193)

Breaking of Bread #8 (BAS page 213)

Communion Music:
Shepherd of Souls Refresh and Bless (CP 85)
Alleluia, Glory to God (CP 457)

Prayer after Communion: God of steadfast love, watch over the Church redeemed by the blood of your Son. May we who share in these holy mysteries come safely to your eternal kingdom, where there is one flock and one shepherd. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord.

Recessional: More Than We Can Ask or Imagine (CP 86)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Richard F.
Prayers for Healing: Fletsch F.
Communion Asst: Hazel A.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters 10 am: Joan K., Harvey P.
Lectors 10 am: Nancy L., Rita H.
Coffee Fellowship: Dianne J., Jim S.
Greeter 8 am:
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.

EASTER 3, SUNDAY, APRIL 26 2009 - CONTEMPORARY FAMILY SERVICE

Lord Jesus, open to us the scriptures; make our hearts burn within us while you speak. (Luke 24.32)

Order of Service—Contemporary

Opening Hymn: FROM HEAVEN YOU CAME

Gathering of the Community (BAS page 185)

Praise Songs:
HALLELUJAH, MY FATHER
CELEBRATE JESUS
LORD, I LIFT YOUR NAME ON HIGH
MAJESTY

Collect for Today: O God, your Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread. Open the eyes of our faith, that we may see him in his redeeming work who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Announcements

First Reading: Acts 3: 12-19

Psalm: 4 (BAS page 707)

Gospel: Luke 24: 36b-48

Sermon

The Creed (sing) (CP 44)

Intercessions - Taize Response (SFGP 51): Kyrie, Kyrie, Eleison

The Peace (Sing)

Offertory: I Come With Joy (CP 60)

…...LMWS prepares altar…..

Prayer over the Gifts: Creator of all, you wash away our sins in water, you give us new birth by the Spirit, and redeem us in the blood of Christ. As we celebrate the resurrection, renew your gift of life within us. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #5 (BAS page 204)

Lord’s Prayer (Sing) (BAS page 211)

Breaking of Bread #8 (BAS page 213)

Lamb of God (Sing)

Communion Music Fletsch & Ellen

Prayer after Communion: Author of life divine, in the breaking of bread we know the risen Lord. Feed us always in these mysteries, that we may show your glory to all the world. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Doxology: (sing) (BAS page 214)

Blessing

Recessional: Glorious in Majesty (CP 618)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Beth T.
Prayers for Healing: Lesley E.
Communion Asst: Pat M.
Music: Fletsch & Ellen F., Canon Neil, Jenni S.
Greeters 10 am: Mark & Mia S., Raz T.
Lector 10 am: Jim S.
Coffee Fellowship: Hazel A., Jo S.
Greeter 8 am: Doreen G.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.

EASTER 2: SUNDAY, APRIL 19 2009 - Reserved Sacrament

Have you believed, Thomas, because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe. (John 20.29)

Opening Hymn: Christ is Risen, Christ is Risen (CP 220)

Collect for Today: Almighty and eternal God, the strength of those who believe and the hope of those who doubt, may we, who have not seen, have faith and receive the fullness of Christ’s blessing, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Time: He Came Down (CP 368)

First Reading: Acts 4: 32-35

Psalm 133 (BAS page 890)

Second Reading: 1 John 3: 1-7

Gradual: Alleluia! O Sons and Daughters (v.v.1,4-8 only) CP228

Gospel: John 20: 19-31

Offertory: Lord of the Dance (VU352)

Prayer over the Gifts: God of grace, you have freed us from our sins and made us a kingdom in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Accept all we offer you this day, and strengthen us in the new life you have given us, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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
We Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight (blue book) CP244
Now the Green Blade Rises (blue book) CP237

Prayer after Communion: Father, we have seen with our eyes and touched with out hands the bread of life. Strengthen our faith that we may grow in love for you and for each other; through Jesus Christ the risen Lord.

Recessional: Alleluia No. 1 (CP 405)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Fletsch F.
Lay Minister: Carol W.
Prayers for Healing: Ellen F.
Communion Asst: Pat M.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters: Shirley C., Catherine W.
Lectors: Harvey P., Joan K.
Coffee Fellowship: Harvey P., Joan K.

EASTER SUNDAY: APRIL 12 2009

Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; therefore let us keep the feast. (1 Corinthians 5.7-8)

Opening Hymn: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (CP 203)

Gathering of the Community (BAS page 185)

Gloria: (Sing) (BAS page 186)

Collect for Today: Lord of life and power, through the mighty resurrection of your Son, you have overcome the old order of sin and death and have made all things new in him. May we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, reign with him in glory, who with you and the Holy Spirit is alive, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Time: Halle, Halle, Halle (SFGP 21 - words in bulletin)

Announcements

First Reading: Acts 10: 34-43

Psalm 118: (Sing)
Refrain: God’s faithful love endures forever. Hallelujah!

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11

Gradual: The Tomb is Empty! Come and See (CP 230)

Gospel: John 20: 1—18

Gospel Acclamation: Halle, Halle, Halle (SFGP 21 - words in bulletin)

Sermon

Choir Anthem: Antiphonal Alleluia—G. Alan Smith

The Apostles’ Creed (BAS page 189)

Prayers of the People

Confession (BAS page 191)

The Peace (Sing - words in bulletin)

Offertory: Yours Be the Glory, Risen, Conquering Son (CP 210)

Prayer over the Gifts: God of our strength and salvation, receive all we offer you this day, and grant that we who have confessed your name, and received new life in baptism, may live in the joy of resurrection, through Jesus Christ the Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #3 (BAS page 199)

Lord’s Prayer: (Sing) (BAS page 211)

The Breaking of the Bread #8 (BAS page 213)

Lamb of God: (Sing - words in bulletin)

Communion Music
Walk Softly in Springtime (CP 209)
In the Bulb There is a Flower (VU 703)
Joy Comes with the Dawn (VU 166)

Prayer after Communion: God of life, bring us to the glory of the resurrection promised in this Easter sacrament. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord.

Doxology: (sing) (BAS page 214)

Blessing

Recessional: The Day of Resurrection (CP 205)

Don’t forget ….there will be an Easter egg hunt in the garden after the service!

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Laura H.
Prayers for Healing: Fletsch F.
Communion Asst: Anne L.
Server: Alison G.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters: Joyce H., Jim S.
Lectors: Jenni S., Gladys W.
Coffee Fellowship: Laurie I., Jill S.

PALM SUNDAY: THE SUNDAY OF THE PASSION. APRIL 5 2009

“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!” (Luke 19: 38)

The Liturgy of the Palms:
Celebrant: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
All: Hosanna in the highest
Introduction
Processional Gospel: (All Stand) Mark 11: 1-11
The Blessing of the Palms
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Procession of the Palms
Celebrant: Let us go forth in peace.
All: In the name of Christ. Amen

Processional Chorus: Sing Hosanna
Sing Hosanna, Sing Hosanna,
Sing Hosanna to the King of kings.
Sing Hosanna, Sing Hosanna,
Sing Hosanna to the King

Hymn: All Glory, Laud & Honour (CP 181)

Collect: Almighty and ever-living God, in tender love for all our human race You sent your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ to take our flesh and suffer death upon a cruel cross. May we follow the example of his great humility, and share in the glory of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

The Liturgy of the Passion:

First Reading: Isaiah 50: 4—9a
Psalm 31: 9—16 (BAS page 740)
Second Reading: Philippians 2: 5—11
Gradual: Into Jerusalem Jesus Rode CP183
Holy Gospel—Dramatic Reading: Mark 14: 1-15:47
The Prayers of the People
The Peace (Sing)
The Great Thanksgiving
Offertory: My Song is Love Unknown CP184

Prayer Over The Gifts: Gracious God, the suffering and death of Jesus, your only Son, makes us pleasing in your sight. Alone we can do nothing, but through his sacrifice, may we receive your love and mercy.

Eucharistic Prayer #2 (BAS page 196)

The Breaking of The Bread #7 (BAS page 213)

Lamb of God: (Sing)

Communion Music
When I Needed a Neighbour (VU600 - words in bulletin)
Jesus, Remember Me (CP 634)

Prayer after Communion: All your works praise you, O Lord. And your faithful servants bless you……..

Announcements & Birthdays

Blessing

Recessional: Come and Journey With a Saviour CP482

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Michael H.
Healing Prayers: Laura H.
Communion Asst: Joyce H.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Server: Alison G.
Greeters 10 am: Joan K., Harvey P.
Lectors 10 am: Alison G., Audrey D.
Coffee Fellowship: Edith & Herm P.
Greeters 8 am: Gord & Carroll M.
Lector 8am: Gladys W.