FEB. 24: THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Lord, you are indeed the Saviour of the world. Give us living water, that we may not thirst.

ORDER OF SERVICE

Opening Hymn: Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken CP388

Collect for Today: Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ gives the water of eternal life, may we always thirst for you, the spring of life and source of goodness; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Reading: Romans 5: 1-11
Psalm 95 page833
Gradual: As Longs the Hart For Flowing Streams CP541
Gospel: John 4: 5-42
The Creed: I Believe in God Almighty CP44
Offertory: I, the Lord of Sea and Sky (VU509)

Prayer over the Gifts: Spring of life and Source of goodness, receive all we offer you this day, and bring us to the living water, Jesus Christ, your Son our Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #2 page196
Breaking of the Bread (7) page213

Communion Music:
Not For Tongues of Heaven’s Angels CP494

Prayer after Communion page 214
Closing Hymn: Let My People Seek Their Freedom CP471

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: Dora F., Art & Mary W., Caron & Bob W. 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., Kay E., Bill & Pat F., Reg F., Connie G., Fred J., Glenna M., Gillian M., Gladys W., Dorothy W., Kelly, Logan & Luke P., Curtis, Rob.

In the community: we pray for the less fortunate who struggle to meet daily needs. We pray for F.A.I.R. and the volunteers in the Building Better Babies program.
In the diocese: we pray for Bishop John Privett. We pray for the Keremeos Ecumenical Parish: St. John the Divine (Keremeos), Grace Church (Hedley), Cawston United Church (Cawston, James Blonde, Priest-in-Charge), St. Cuthbert’s (Princeton, Kay McLaughlin, Anglican Rep).

In the national church: we pray for the national primate, the Most Rev. Fred J. Hiltz. We pray for the Diocese of Montreal (Rt. Rev. Barry B. Clarke).
In the world: we pray for Cuba as it experiences a change of leadership. 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.

WORSHIP LEADERS

Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Richard F.
Prayers for Healing: Jeri W.
Communion Asst: Joyce H.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters: Carroll & Gord M.
Lector: Alison G.
Coffee Fellowship: Laurie I., Alison G.

CANONS R.A.V.E.: A Big Thanks to Jeri W., our new bookkeeper, for all her hard work on the financials.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

DATES
Sun Feb 24 3:30 pm Poplar Ridge Service
Tue Feb 26 10:30 am Pastoral Visitor’s Meeting
1:00 pm Rossland Bible Study @ Dora F.’s
Wed Feb 27 10:00 am Service Cancelled for this week
Tue Mar 4 3:00 pm Worship Meeting
Wed Mar 5 7:00 pm Lenten Study—Islam Today
Wed Mar 12 7:00 pm Lenten Study—Islam & Christianity

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING With Finger Food Pot Luck Following: Today After the Service. A Congregational Picture will be taken at the AGM. Signed Elector Cards Needed To Vote At AGM: Declaration of Electors Cards will be available at the head table. If you are new, or not sure whether you’ve signed one, please do so before the meeting.

LENTEN SERIES CONTINUES: ISLAM & CHRISTIANITY. A series of seminars to give information about Islam and to contrast Islam with Christianity in the Muriel Griffith Room at Selkirk College. Wednesday evenings 7 - 9 p.m. (Resources from Canon Neil’s MA in Islamic studies)
Mar. 5th……….Islam Today
Mar. 12th……..Islam & Christianity

ST. ANDREW/ST. GEORGE FOOD BANK—March 11. Thank you again to all those who support and volunteer for our Food Bank. 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!

WORKSHOP ON THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION FOR THE EFM COMMUNITY with Elaine Graham At All Saints, Vernon. April 12th from 10 am—3 pm. See Narthex Bulletin Board.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECTS TEAM NEEDED: As Patty’s hours have been cut, we need volunteers to help with projects such as preparing AGM reports, newsletters & pastoral letters (photocopying, collating & envelope stuffing). Please speak to Canon Neil.

OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FRIDAYS: Could you help by volunteering to staff the office one Friday per month to answer the phone, photo copy, etc.? Please speak to Canon Neil.

MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAITH COMMUNITY PROGRAM @ Sorrento, 2nd Week of July. If anyone is interested in getting a group together from St. Andrew/St. George please contact Jenni Sirges @ 368-6666

MAUNDY THURSDAY AGAPE MEAL: Please sign the attendance sheet in Narthex. Also sign-ups for: Veggie Prep, Supplying Bread & Wine, Tidy-Up.

Office Hours: Tue—Thurs: 9am—noon.
Canon Elliot will be away @ Clergy Conference Feb 27—30

Readings for the Fourth Sunday in Lent: 1 Samuel 16: 1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5: 8-14; John 9: 1-41. Musician: Dr. Paul Crawford