The Ephiphany: Sunday, Jan. 6 2008

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

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: Stephen & Idriss, Janet & Gary, Geoff, Harry. 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, Gertie, Kay, Bill & Pat, Reg, Connie, Fred, Glenna, Gillian, Ann, Gladys, Kelly, Logan & Luke, Dorothy, Curtis, Rob.

In the community: we pray for the less fortunate who struggle to meet daily needs. We pray for the Trail Mental Health staff and clients.

In the diocese: we pray for Bishop John Privett. We pray for Dean of Kootenay, Allan Reed; Archdeacons Bill Inglis (Kootenays) and David Irving (Executive, Okanagan); Synod Office staff, Bonnie Bailey, Jill Bell, Howard Hisdal; Chancellor Percy Tinker; Vice-Chancellor and registrar Geord Holland; Treasurer Doug Cole; Highway editor Jonn Lavinnder.

In the national church: we pray for the national primate, the Most Rev. Fred J. Hiltz. We pray for the Diocese of Central Newfoundland, Rt. Rev. David Torraville.

In the world: we pray for Pakistan. We pray for our political leaders, including Prime Minister Stephen, Premier Gordon, the mayors in our community, and all those in authority under them, that they may govern with wisdom, justice and compassion.

ORDER OF SERVICE - Feast of the Epiphany - Lessons & Carols

Opening Hymn: Once in Royal David’s City (CP123 - v 1 solo, v 2 choir, v 3 all.)
Welcome & Introduction

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.

First Lesson: Genesis 1: 26-31a: Creation
Sing: Morning Has Broken (CP3)

Second Lesson: Genesis 22: 15-18: God’s Promise to Abraham.
Sing: In the Bleak Midwinter (CP122)

Third Lesson: Isaiah 60: 1-6: The Magi Foretold.
Sing: Arise Your Light is Come (SFGP19)

Fourth Lesson: Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5: 2-5a, Isaiah 9: 2,6,7: Christ’s Birth and Kingdom are Foretold.
Choir: Down to Earth, as a Dove (VU42)

Fifth Lesson: Luke 1: 26-35, 38: The Annunciation
Sing: The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy (CP128)

Sixth Lesson: Luke 2: 1, 3-7: The Birth of Jesus
Choir: O Come Little Children (CP127)
Sing: ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime (CP146)
Ellen & Fletsch: Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head

Seventh Lesson: Luke 2: 8-16: The Shepherds.
Sing: Angels, from the Realms of Glory (CP143)
Choir: Bethlehem Boy—David R. Asplund

Eighth Lesson: Matthew 2: 1-11: The Magi.
Procession/Sing: We Three Kings (bb748)
Children’s Time at the Crèche
Ellen & Fletsch: Calypso Noel

Offertory: The First Nowell (CP139)
Prayers of the People

Ninth Lesson: John 1:1-14
Choir: Deo Gracias—Natalie Sleeth

Blessing
Announcements
Recessional: Go Tell it on the Mountain (VU43)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters: Raz, Jean S.
Coffee Fellowship: Beth T., Jim S.

R.A.V.E. from the Music Director: Thank you to all who participated in the service today. We thank God for every one of you and thank you for sharing your talents.

WHAT'S HAPPENING
YEAR END REPORTS ARE STILL NEEDED FROM: Finance & Admin; Music Ministry; Food Bank; Regional Council; Sunday school; Archives; Maintenance

Dates
Tue. Jan 8 10:45 am: Food Bank
1:00 pm: Rossland Bible Study @ Carroll McKenzie’s
Sun. Jan 27 3:30 pm: Columbia View Service cancelled
Tue. Jan 29 3:00 pm: Finance Meeting
Wed. Jan 30 7:00 pm: Church Committee Meeting
Tue. Feb 5 3:00 pm: Worship Meeting
Office Hours : Tue—Thurs: 9am—noon. Canon Neil will be on study leave until Jan. 29th. However, he will be presiding at Sunday services

Readings for 8 a.m. Service: Isaiah 60: 1-6; Psalm 72: 107, 10-14; Ephesians 3: 1-12; Matthew 2: 1-12