Feb. 3 2008: TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY

This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him. (Matthew 17.5)

Opening Hymn: Praise, My Soul CP381
Collect for Today: Almighty God, on the holy mount you revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved son, wonderfully transfigured: mercifully deliver us from the darkness of this world, and change us into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

First Reading: Exodus 24: 12-18
Psalm 2 page 705
Second Reading: Peter 1: 16-21
Gradual: ‘Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here CP167
Gospel: Matthew 17: 1-9

Offertory: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light SFC320

Prayer over the Gifts: Holy God, receive all we offer you this day, and bring us to that radiant glory which we see in the transfigured face of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #1 page193
Breaking of the Bread (6) page213

Communion Music:
There’s a Quiet Understanding (SFGP66)
Prayer of St. Francis—Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace SFGP2

Prayer after Communion: Holy God, we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ. May we who are partakers of his table reflect his life in word and deed, that all the world may know his power to change and save. We ask this in his name.

Closing Hymn: We are Marching in the light of God (VU646)


Intercessions: In our parish: we pray for our priest; we pray for members of our church family; we pray that God’s love will surround and support those in our community who are in the presence of life challenges.
In the community: we pray for the less fortunate who struggle to meet daily needs; we pray for the staff and residents of Poplar Ridge.
In the diocese: we pray for Bishop John Privett; we pray for the parish of Salmon Arm/Sicamous; and the Order of St. John the Divine.
In the national church: we pray for the national primate, the Most Rev. Fred J. Hiltz; we pray for the Diocese of Huron.
In the world: we pray for the candidates in the U.S. presidential primary as we approach Super Tuesday; 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: Martha F.
Communion Asst: Joyce H.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Server: Alison G.
Greeter 8 am: Dora F., Irene M.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeters 10 am: Joyce H., Anne L.
Lectors 10 am: Margaret B., Martha F.
Coffee Fellowship: Jill S.

CANONS R.A.V.E.: Thank you to the Lay Ministers for ‘stepping up to the plate’ while I was on study leave!

WHAT'S HAPPENING

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.

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

LENTEN SERIES - ISLAM & CHRISTIANITY: A series of seminars to give information about Islam and to contrast Islam with Christianity. Wednesday evenings @ 7 p.m. (Resources from Canon Neil’s MA in Islamic studies):
Feb. 13th……..History of Islam
Feb. 20th……..Islamic Belief & the Qur’an
Mar. 5th……….Islam & Christianity
Mar. 12th……..Islam today
Sign-Up on the Narthex Bulletin Board.

THE WILDERNESS OF GRIEF: FINDING YOUR WAY: With Alan D Wolfelt, Ph.D. February 21st At the Sandman Hotel, 1944 Columbia Ave. Castlegar. This will be a day of hope and healing. The program will be helpful to anyone who is experiencing grief in their lives. Register by Feb. 14/08 Fee: $15. Call 368-8080 or 365-8074.

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. Contact Martha F. Tickets are available through the office or from L’il Bears Natural Foods.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING With Finger Food Pot Luck Following: Sunday, February 24, 2008 One Service Only at 9:00 a.m.

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

DATES
Tue Feb 5 1:00 pm Rossland Bible study @ Linda S.s
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 P’s
Sun Feb 10 after 10 am Lay Minister’s Meeting
Wed Feb 12 10:45 am Food Bank
Wed Feb 13 7:00 pm Lenten Study session 1
Friday Feb 22 6:00 pm Medieval Banquet
Sun Feb 24 9:00 am Joint Service with AGM following
Tue Feb 26 10:30 am Pastoral Visitor’s Meeting

Office Hours: Tue—Thurs: 9am—noon

Readings for the First Sunday in Lent: Genesis 2: 15-17; 3: 1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5: 12-19; Matthew 4: 1-11. Musician: Dr. Paul Crawford