Sunday Nov. 18 - Pentecost 25

Look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. Luke 21.28

Intercessions
In our parish: we pray for our priest, Canon Neil Elliot.
In the continuing cycle of prayer for our church family, today we lift in prayer and give thanks for: Alison, Anne, Carol & Garry, Olive.
We pray that God’s love will surround and support those in our community who are in the presence of life challenges… remembering especially: Chris, Gwen, Sandra, Carleen, Pauline, Doug, Gertie, Ryan, Virginia, Kay, Bill & Pat, Reg, Connie, Fred, Glenna, Gillian, Ann, Rob, Kelly, Logan & Luke, Curtis.
In the community: we pray for the less fortunate who struggle to meet daily needs; we pray for the staff and clients of WINS Transition House.
In the diocese: we pray for Bishop John Privett; we pray for the retired clergy of the diocese.
In the national church: we pray for the national primate, the Most Rev. Fred J. Hiltz; we pray for the Diocese of Algoma, Rt. Rev. Ronald C. Ferris.
In the world: we continue to pray for Pakistan and all those imprisoned by the government for political reasons.

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.

Hymns: O Praise Ye the Lord (CP330)Blessed are the Persecuted (CP493) When Long Before Time (CP307)Lion and Lamb, Lying Together (CP597)And Every One ‘Neath Their Vine and Fig Tree (CP595)Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (CP565)

Readings: Isaiah 65: 17-25
Psalm 98
2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13
Luke 21: 5-19

Prayer over the Gifts: Holy 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.

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 this light, and share in his eternal priesthood; for he is Lord for ever and ever.

WORSHIP LEADERS TODAY
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Martha
Healing Prayers: Carol
Communion Asst: Anne L.
Server: Alison
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Lectors 10 am: Jim S., Anne L.
Greeters 10 am: Dianne J., Anne L.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeter 8 am: Doreen G.
Coffee Fellowship: The Len Pitman Family

CANONS R.A.V.E.: Thank you to Dr. Paul Crawford for providing such wonderful music for our services.

Flowers on the Peace Table: The flowers on the peace table are placed there by Alison G. in loving memory of Jean and Chuck.

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

2008 Church Calendars Have Arrived! Available from Patty in the church office or from your greeters. Please have correct change—$6.00 per calendar. (There are only 32 available.)

Advent Study Sessions: “The Bible In Four Weeks”: 4 Thursdays—Nov. 29th, Dec.6th, 13th, 20th, at 7 p.m. in Lower Hall. Please sign up in the Narthex.

Voice Projection Workshop for all Lectors and MWS: Saturday, December 1st, 10 am – Noon in the Sanctuary. Led by Canon Neil.

Christmas Food Bank: Donations of baking and goodies would be much appreciated for the Dec. Food Bank. Please bring these to the kitchen by Sunday, Dec. 9th. The Food Bank team will then make up Christmas plates!

2nd Parish Outreach Luncheon—Sunday, Dec. 16th after the 10:00 service. Volunteers Needed - sign up in the Narthex.

Care Home Services: Your assistance is appreciated at Care Home Services. Extra voices are always helpful when singing the hymns!
Tues Nov 20 10:30 am Poplar Ridge
Thur Nov 22 10:30 am Rosewood
Sun Dec 2 3:15 pm Poplar Ridge
Wed Dec 12 11:15 am Columbia View
Thur Dec 13 10:30 am Rosewood

Readings For Family Contemporary Sunday, The Reign of Christ, Nov. 25: Colossians 1: 11-20; Luke 1: 68-79. Music: Fletsch & Ellen.

Lists of Lectionary Readings for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany & Lent are available in the Narthex.

Take Back the Gulch Walk, Thursday, Dec 6, 5pm: The "Take Back the Gulch" gathering and walk will take place on Thursday, Dec. 6, Canada's National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women which honours the victims of the 1989 Montreal Massacre and all other women affected by violence. We'll start at 5pm with a short time of reflection in the Lower Hall of St. Anthony's Catholic Church on Rossland Avenue, walk down the Gulch to the Highway intersection and end the event with hot chocolate & coffee at the Salvation Army's new Family Services Centre. And along the way, we'll stop to celebrate the building of the Colombo Lodge's beautiful new park, which enhances the beauty and safety of this historic area of Trail. All are welcome to bring placards and candles or flashlights to "Shine a light on the Gulch". Call the Trail F.A.I.R. office for more information: 364-2326.