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1 CHRIST CHURCH Amherst, N.S. 24 th AFTER PENTECOST NOVEMBER 7 th, :30 a.m. Holy Communion 9:00-10:00 a.m.- Parish Breakfast (sponsored by the Men s Club of Christ Church) 10:00 a.m.-sunday School, Coffee Hour, Nursery 11:00 a.m. Requiem Eucharist of Remembrance and Thanksgiving (Nursery) PROCESSIONAL THE HOLY EUCHARIST The Gathering of the Community p. 185 The Gloria p. 186 The Collect Eternal God, who caused all holy scriptures to be written for our learning, grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Reading from the Wisdom of Solomon Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. PSALM 116 (vs. 1-8) GRADUAL HYMN 1. Listen to my prayer, Lord, Hear my humble cry; When my heart is fainting, To Your throne I fly. 2. In earth's farthest corner You will hear my voice; Set me on Your rock, Lord, Then I shall rejoice. 3. You have been my shelter When the foe was near, As a tower of refuge Shielding me from fear. 4. I will rest for ever In Your care and love, Guarded and protected as by wings above. 5. All that I have promised, Help me to fulfil; And in all who love You Work Your perfect will. 6. May Your truth and mercy Keep me all my days; Let my words and actions Be my songs of praise. THE HOLY GOSPEL Listen To My Prayer, Lord Reader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.

2 - 3 - Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John (11: 21-27) People: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. THE READING Reader: The Gospel of Christ. People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. HYMN I Vow to Thee, My Country 1. I vow to thee, my country all earthly things above Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love; The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test, That lays upon the altar the dearest and the best; The love that never falters, the love that pays the price, The love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice. 2. And there s another country, I ve heard of long ago Most dear to them that love her, most great to them that know; We may not count her armies, we may not see her King, Her fortress is a faithful heart, her pride is suffering; And soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase, And her ways are ways of gentleness and all her paths are peace. # 805 Old Hymn Book SERMON HYMN This is My Song #36 C.C. Songbook (The procession proceeds to the back of the Church for the Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving) Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Priest: Let us pray. V. O Saviour of the world, who by your Cross and precious Blood has redeemed us; R. Save us, and help us, we humbly beseech you, O Lord. V. Graciously look upon our afflictions, O Lord. R. Pitifully behold the sorrows of our hearts. V. Make your servants to be numbered with your Saints; R. In glory everlasting. The prayer for the Departed: Almighty God, with whom do live the spirits of them that depart hence in the Lord, and with whom the souls of the faithful are in joy and felicity: We praise and magnify your Holy Name for all your servants who have finished their course and kept the faith. We pray that we with them, and with all those that are departed in the true faith of your Holy Name, may have our perfect consummation and bliss, both in body and soul, in your eternal and everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A brief period of silence will be observed for those who served their country.

3 Korean War United Nations Peace-keeping Duties BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH AND I WILL GIVE YOU A CROWN OF LIFE Thomas Negus Joseph Crawshaw Harry L. Dupuy Carroll Shand Charles F. Linsdell George Hinds C.T. Montizambert George J. Vinson Frederick J. Neal David Jones William Vallett Stanley Sutton Thomas W. Broughton Dan. S. Swetnam Sgt. Major E.A. Siddle Harry C. Fuller A. Leonard Oliver Lieut. Donald Munroe Frederick Chapman George Chapman Wallace Bugley Donald A. Neal Robert William Mills Gordon Hagen Dawson Dunlop Douglas Gordon Black Phillip Royal MacGilvray MEDITATION - Organ The National Anthem Hymn 659 v.1 Wallace Brown William Nichol Douglas B. Farrow Arthur Morris Tooke Arnold Ernest Thornton The Prayer of Commemoration Almighty God, we remember before you this day your faithful servants who gave their lives for their country, and we pray that, having opened to them the gates of larger life, you will receive them more and more into your joyful service; that they may win, with you and your servants everywhere, the eternal victory; through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen. The Royal Anthem Hymn 660 v.1 (Procession back to Chancel) The Intercessions # 9 p. 117 Confession and Absolution p. 191 ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY HYMN 528 O God, our Help in Ages Past THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST p. 192 The Preparation of the Gifts Prayer Over the Gifts Gracious God, your word to us is food indeed. Receive all we offer you this day, and let your loving-kindness be our comfort, for the sake of Jesus Christ, your living Word. Amen. Eucharistic Prayer 1 p. 193 The Lord s Prayer p. 211 The Breaking of the Bread #1 p. 212

4 - 7 - The Agnus Dei Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace. The Communion p. 213 [The Eucharist is a joyful celebration of our life together in Jesus Christ. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion at this altar. The People s response to receiving the bread and the wine is Amen. ] HYMNS DURING HOLY COMMUNION: Here I Am Lord C.C. songbook; By Your Streams of Living Water; 345 King of Glory, King of Peace ; By Your Streams of Living Water 1. By your streams of living waters, like a strong and fruitful tree let me grow, Lord in your knowledge and your faithful servant be. Night and day my meditation on your saving word shall stay; guide my thoughts and all my living in the straight and narrow way. 2. Let my life be rooted, grounded, in your love, O Christ my Lord; from the riches of your glory, strength of soul be my reward. Help me know your love s dimensions, boundless depth and width and height; come, Lord Jesus, dwell within me; with your fullness make me bright [The congregation is invited to join in the singing of the communion hymns.] Prayer after Communion Living God, in the eucharist you fill us with new hope. May the power of your love, which we have known in word and sacrament, continue your saving work among us, and bring us to the joy you promise. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Blessing and Dismissal p. 215 CLOSING HYMN I Am the Bread of Life #12 C.C. songbook *************** MEMORIALS The bulletin today was given to Christ Church and to the glory of God in loving memory of Edna Crossman from Heather and Peter Maillet and Family. *************************** THANK YOU to the Mens Club for the wonderful breakfast they prepared for us this morning. Well done once again. **************** THIS WEEK: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 th 10:30 a.m.- Bible Study THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 th 10:30 a.m. - Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph followed by 11:00 a.m.- Service of Remembrance at Trinity St. Stephen s United Church.

5 - 9-2:00 p.m.- PIE MAKING (Everyone welcome - don t forget your pastry,sugar, rolling pins and knives if you have any, if not just bring yourself. Lots of fun and fellowship.if you need the pastry recipe call the office ) 6:00 p.m.- Choir Practice SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 TH 8:30 a.m.- Holy Communion 10:00 a.m.- Sunday School, Coffee Hour, Nursery 11:00 a.m.- Holy Eucharist (Nursery) ****************** CHRISTMAS CHEER PROGRAM. As in past years Christ Church is responsible for preparing approximately 55 boxes to help assist those in need in our community. Approximately 420 boxes were distributed in the year We are expecting the need to be as great this year. Each week you are encouraged to bring in the items listed so that when the boxes are ready to be filled we will have the supplies necessary to fill them. Monetary donations are also very much appreciated as we have turkeys, fresh vegetables, milk, bread, fruit, eggs, etc. to buy. Receipts will be given. NEXT WEEK - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 th canned fruit (19 oz.), soda crackers - PLEASE BRING If you forgot these are the items we have been collecting cereal, soup, brown beans, jello, apple juice, Kraft Dinner Why not adopt a box as a family. Cost of a box is approximately $ Receipts will be given. ************** CYCLE OF PRAYER Pray for Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Ministry of Armed Forces Chaplains: - Capt. the Rev. Stephen Ashton and Catherine - Capt. the Rev. Leonard Bednar and Rebecca Dorey - LCdr. the Rev. Andrew Cooke and Valerie - Cdr. the Rev. Richard Durrett and Catherine - Capt. the Rev. David A. Harris and Valerie - Lt.(N) the Ven. Jennifer Gosse and Phil Holwell - Lt.(N) the ev. John Hounsell-Drover and Sandra - Lt.(N) the Rev. Beverly Kean-Newhook and Dennis - Capt. the Rev. Jim McCorriston - Lt.(N) the Rev. Bruce Murray - Capt. the Rev. Dennis Kean-Hook and Beverly - Capt. the Rev. Liam Thomas and Debbie - LCol. the Rev. Canon Dr. Gary Thorne and Sandra Diocese of Montreal - Bishop Barry Clarke ******************** CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 20 th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. There will be a Gently Used table, Crafts, Slightly Used Cookbook table, Pantry and Bake table, and much more. The Luncheon will consist of choice of soup, sandwiches, sweets, tea or coffee for $6.00. Anyone wishing to donate articles for any of the tables or would like to help out in any way, this would be appreciated. Please call the parish office at

6 CHRISTMAS SILENT AUCTION Once again we are looking for good items for our Christmas Silent Auction. If you have an item you would like to donate, it would be appreciated. You can bring it to the office anytime. ****************** ADVENT HAPPENING The Advent Happening will be held on December 2 nd at 7:30 p.m.. Ladies, don t forget to mark your calendars. It is an evening of Advent readings, poetry, prayer, lighting of the Advent Wreath, music and fellowship. Dessert and refreshments will be served. Do plan to attend and bring a friend. ****************** 2011 Church Calendars are now in. Cost is only $5.00. You can pick yours up at the parish office. *************** Forward Day By Day, Daily Bible Readings for November, December and January 2011 are available at the back of the church. Cost is $1.25. Pick yours up on your way out today. ***************