Jesus preached the gospel of the kingdom and healed every infirmity among the people. (Matthew 4.23)
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: Charlie & Glenda S., Jennifer J., Geoff B., Gloria S.
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 A., Gwen A., Sandra B., Carleen C., Pauline C., Audrey D., Gertie D., Kay E., Bill & Pat F., Reg F., Connie G., Fred J., Glenna MacN., Gillian M., Ann McC., Gladys W., Kelly, Logan & Luke P., Dorothy W., Curtis, Rob.
In the community: we pray for the less fortunate who struggle to meet daily needs. We pray for staff, volunteers and families in the Hospice program.
In the diocese: we pray for Bishop John Privett. We pray for St. James, Armstrong; St. George’s, Enderby; St. Matthew’s, Mara, Cornelia Rundell, Incumbent. Members and Associates of the Order of Holy Cross.
In the national church: we pray for the national primate, the Most Rev. Fred J. Hiltz. We pray for the Diocese of Fredericton, Rt. Rev. Claude E.W. Miller
In the world: we pray for the people of the Zimbabwe. 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—FAMILY CONTEMPORARY
Opening Hymn: I Am the Light of the World (SFGP24)
Gathering of the Community page185
Opening Prayer
Gloria: (Sing) page186
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 & Announcements
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
Reading: Isaiah 9: 1-4
Psalm alternative: This Little Light of Mine (SA76)
Gospel: Matthew 4: 12-23
Sermon
Creed: I Believe in God Almighty CP44
Prayers of the People (including penitential prayers)
The Peace (Sing)
CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST
Offertory: Draw the Circle Wide CP418
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 #5 page204
Lord’s Prayer: (Sing) page211
Breaking of the Bread (6) page213
Lamb of God: (Sing)
Communion Music: Here is Bread (WP58)
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.
Doxology: (sing) page214
Blessing
Closing Hymn: Lord, the Light of Your Love Is Shining CP460
WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Preaching: Carol W.
Prayers for Healing: Jeri W.
Communion Asst: Hazel A., Carol W.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeter 8 am: Gladys W.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeters10 am: Joyce H., Anne L.
Lector10 am: Nancy L.
Coffee Fellowship: Edith & Herm P.
Readings for 8 a.m. service
Isaiah 9: 1-4; Psalm 27: 1, 4-9; 1 Corinthians 1: 10-18; Matthew 4: 12-23
WHAT'S HAPPENING
YEAR END REPORTS ARE STILL NEEDED FROM Finance & Admin; Archives.
Shrove Tuesday—Pancake Supper - Tuesday, February 5th—5:00 to 7:00 pm. Please sign up in the Narthex if you will be attending. This will help Mission & Service determine how much food to purchase. Assistance is needed and lists are on the bulletin board.
St. Andrew/St. George Food Bank—February 12: Thank you again to all those who support and volunteer for our Food Bank We assisted 50 families in December and approx. 30 families in January. Besides canned protein (eg. fish, chicken, ham), and fruit, things like sugar, shampoo, laundry soap, toilet cleaners, toilet paper, salt and pepper are helpful donations. Your contributions are much appreciated!
Annual General Meeting With Finger Food Pot Luck Following: Sunday, February 24, 2008. One Service Only at 9:00 a.m.
Medieval Banquet: Friday, February 22—6:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall. This will be the first 2008 fundraiser for St. Andrew/St. George. Tickets are $35.00 per person. Volunteers are needed for the various sub-committees. Watch for further details or contact Martha F.
Dates
Sun Jan 27 3:30 pm Columbia View Service cancelled
Tue Jan 29 10:30 am Pastoral Visitors’ Meeting
1:00 pm Rossland Bible Study @ Martha Fish’s
3:00 pm Finance Meeting
Wed Jan 30 7:00 pm Church Committee Meeting
Fri Feb 1 7:00 pm Children’s African Choir @ Gateway Church
Sat Feb 2 10:00 am Regional Council Meeting @ St. David’s
Tue Feb 5 3:00 pm Worship Meeting
5—7 pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Wed Feb 6 10am & 7pm Ash Wednesday Services
7:00 pm Wed. Nite Bible Study @ Edith Pitman’s
Wed Feb 12 10:45 am Food Bank
Wed Feb 13 7:00 pm Lenten Study
Friday Feb 22 6:00 pm Medieval Banquet
Sun Feb 24 9:00 am Joint Service with AGM following
Office Hours: Tue—Thurs: 9am—noon. Canon Neil will return from study leave on Jan. 29th.
Readings for Transfiguration Sunday: Exodus 24: 12-18; Psalm 2; Peter 1: 16-21; Matthew 17: 1-9. Musician: Dr. Paul Crawford
