ORDER OF WORSHIP November 18, 2018 Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost

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1 ORDER OF WORSHIP November 18, 2018 Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost Welcome to the Church of St. John the Evangelist. Thank you for worshiping with us. Whether you are a first-time visitor, a faithful parishioner or a returning friend, please know that you always have a place at God's table. As you enter today, may the gathering of this community strengthen you to take God's compassion and peace to a world in need of both. The Church of St. John the Evangelist 23 Water Street North, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 5A

2 HOLY COMMUNION AT EIGHT O CLOCK Book of Common Prayer, Page 67 Psalm 97: p. 454 Celebrant & Preacher... The Reverend Dr. Preston Parsons EUCHARIST AT TEN O CLOCK Book of Alternative Services, Page 185 THE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY Preacher & Celebrant The Reverend Dr. Preston Parsons Organist/Pianist Ken Hull During the Prelude we quietly prepare our hearts and minds for worship and refrain from unnecessary conversation Cello Prelude... Arioso - J.S. Bach (arr Franko) Processional Hymn Lo, God is Here! Let Us Adore Greeting... p. 185 Opening Prayer... p. 185 Children s Focus Children s Recessional Hymn Glory in the Highest Glory Collect for the Day... p. 392 THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD Elkanah is on his annual pilgrimage to the temple at Shiloh. He enjoys the sacrificial meal with his two wives, Peninnah and Hannah, as well as with his children by Peninnah. He loves Hannah in spite of her barrenness. She can no longer take Peninnah s taunts. First Reading 1 Samuel 1: Angus Sheach Psalm Ps 16 (sung by choir)... p.719 The author has told us how much greater is Christ s sacrifice of himself than the annual sacrifices of the high priest on the Day of Atonement. Now he says that what any priest offers in sacrificial ritual is little compared to Christ s once-for-all-time sacrifice on the Cross. Second Reading Hebrews 10: Ray Cloutier Gradual Hymn 476 v.1... God, You Have Caused to be Written As Jesus emerges from teaching in the temple courtyard, his disciples note the enormous stone blocks yet to be incorporated into the Temple. Jesus replies that the Temple, impressive as it is, will not survive the end of the age. Gospel Reading... Mark 13:1-8 Gradual Hymn 476 v.3... God, You Have Caused to Be Written Sermon The Reverend Dr. Preston Parsons Silent Reflection Apostles Creed...p. 189 The Prayers of the People... Frank Millerd

3 Intercessor: Lord, in you mercy: Hear our prayer Confession, Silence, Absolution and Exchange of the Peace... p. 191 THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Offertory Sentence: Watch at all times, praying that you may stand before the Son of man. Luke 21:36 Offertory Hymn God, My Hope on You Is Founded Prayer over the Gifts... p. 393 Eucharistic Prayer 3... p. 198 Sanctus/Benedictus... Hymnbook 735 Lord s Prayer (music on page 918)... top of p. 211 Breaking of the Bread 1... p. 212 Agnus Dei... Hymnbook 747 A Chalice has been prepared for those who wish to share in the Sacrament of the Holy Communion by means of intinction. It is located beside the font. You are invited to receive Prayers for Healing: After you have shared the Sacrament of the Eucharist or received a blessing and would like to receive prayers for healing with the laying on of hands, members of the healing prayer team will pray with you, in confidence, in the meditation space at the back of the church. Communion Hymn Draw Near and take Choir Anthem: O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem... J. Goss Silence Post Communion Prayers... p. 393, p.214 The Blessing Parish Notices Recessional Hymn Rejoice Today with One Accord Dismissal (Response: Thanks be to God.) Postlude..... Gigue" from Suite No. 1 - J.S Bach The Postlude is the concluding offering of worship; those who wish to leave during the Postlude are asked to do so quietly.

4 If you know of someone who is ill or in hospital, please contact The Rector, Reverend Dr. Preston Parsons Rector The Reverend Dr. Preston Parsons Interim Clergy The Reverend Marita Williams Assistant Clergy The Venerable Ken Cardwell The Reverend Paul Kett People s Warden Gillian Westwood Rector s Warden Marianne Mellinger Deputy Wardens Debbie Sheach Terry Rothwell Director of Music Marlin Nagtegaal, BMus., MMus., U.M. Parish Nurse Elsie Millerd, RN, BN, DipCS, MTS Chalice Bearers for November Frank Millerd, Kathleen Kett, Jean Wright Prayer Ministry Intercessors for November Ann Coughlin, Elsie Millerd EVENTS FOR THE WEEK November 19 November 25 Monday November 19 7:00 p.m. ACW Meeting Fireside Room Tuesday November 20 1:00 p.m. Prayer Group Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. Health Council Fireside Room Wednesday November 21 7:30 a.m. Holy Communion followed by Breakfast 7:15 p.m. Centering Prayer Group Fireside Room Thursday November 22 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice - Choir Practice Room Sunday November 25 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Automatic External Defibrillator and Naloxone Kits are stationed in the Narthex of the church in case of emergency

5 The Prayers of the People November IN THE ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER PRAY for the Diocese of Bermuda, The Right Reverend Nicholas Dill, Bishop; and for the clergy and people there, and our common mission and ministry. PRAY for Linda, our Diocesan Bishop; Anne, our Archbishop and Metropolitan, Fred, our Primate; Mark, National Anglican Indigenous Bishop; Marinez, Bishop of our companion Diocese of Amazonia; Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Susan, National Bishop, and Michael, Bishop of the Eastern Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. In the Anglican Church of Canada we pray this week for the members of the Council of General Synod, and the Secretary General and staff f the Anglican Communion Office. In the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for the members of the National Church Council, and the General Secretary, President, and staff of the Lutheran World Federation. IN THE DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER PRAY for the people, parishes and clergy in Huron/Perth Deanery, this week praying especially for the parishes St. Stephen s, Stratford; and for the regional Ministry of South Huron, which includes Trivitt Memorial Church, Exeter; St. John s-by-the-lake, Grand Bend; and St. Anne s, Port Franks. FOR OUR COMPANION DIOCESE PRAY for the Diocese of Amazonia, companion Diocese of the Diocese of Huron, for its ministry and mission, and for the people it serves. Pray for the Right Reverend Marinez Rosa dos Santos Bassotto, Bishop of Amazonia. FOR MEMBERS OF THE PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, KITCHENER WE PRAY this week for Robert Jones, Dave and Jane Kains, Elizabeth Kerr, Paul and Kathleen Kett, and their families. PRAY for Marita, Ken, Paul, and Preston, our clergy, and the wardens and lay leaders of our parish. FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO ARE ILL Colleen, Pat, Tracy, Marlin, John and Family, Nicholas, Catherine, Dawn Jennifer, Debbie, Miriam, Helga and Gary, Merrian, Tracy, John, Cy, Guy, Mary, Jean, Memorial Garden Workers, Homeless men in the garden, Connor, Emily, Ron and Anne, Melannie, Sandi, Alvin

6 FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED, AND THOSE FOR WHOM FLOWERS ARE GIVEN TODAY The flowers on the alar are in loving Betty Jones from Bob Jones and family. SPECIAL INTENTIONS Pray for Preston our Rector, as he begins ministry among us this week. Help us to embrace our role of working together with him, and, with God s direction and guidance, to further and reinvigorate our mutual mission and ministry, in our neighbourhood, and in the wider community. Pray for our neighbours, members of our community, who live in poverty, and with addiction, homelessness, lack of employment, and lack of self-worth. Help us find ways to be kind and gracious neighbours to them. Pray for the ministries of our parish, that we may grow together in witness to God s goodness, and find new ways to invite members of our community to be a part of all we do. Parish Notices Our St. John s Community This week in Church School we continue exploring the story of Peter and Cornelius (Acts 10:1-48), a vision Peter had, and how two people from very different backgrounds are brought together because of their love for Jesus. We remember that everyone is a child of God; we thank God for all people, all places, and all cultures. To think about: In our service we often say, "We, being many, are one body, because we all share in the one bread". How do you share God's love with people with whom you disagree? Memorial Candles Your help is needed to maintain this much used benefit. The costs of the candles, like everything else, has increased. If you light one candle a week for a year, the cost is almost $20. Your donations would be greatly appreciated. Envelopes are available in the Narthex, cheques should be made payable to the church Donations A reminder that donations must be received in the church office (mail it early!!) by noon on Dec.30. ACW Meeting will be Monday, November 19 th in the Fireside Room. Pudding Factory Evaluation Meeting We will be meeting to discuss this year s pudding factory, November 28 th at 1:30pm in the Fireside Room. All are welcome.

7 On Eagle s Wings The next issue of On Eagles Wings will be published on Sunday, November 25th. Notices, articles, news items and letters need to be submitted to Sarah Guthrie by Tuesday, November 20th for this forthcoming issue. You may send items to Sarah by sarah.guthrie@gmail.com or drop them off in the OEW mailbox in the Narthex FundScrip in November and December 2018 Due to the omission of a FundScrip Sunday during October we will be submitting two orders before Christmas to give parishioners opportunity to purchase gift cards and stocking stuffers for the season. This Sunday 18th November and then again on Sunday 9th December. Orders can be placed with Pamela Fisher after the 8:00 service and during coffee hour after the 10:00 o clock service. Please remember to bring your cheque books or some cash to order your gift cards. If any member of the congregation would be interested in assisting me with this ministry, please let me know at church or me at nikwardc@gmail.com Rheo Thompson Mint Smoothies are back! Leading up to Christmas the A.C.W. will be selling Rheo Thompson Mint Smoothies (a chocolate bar type treat with a smooth chocolate mint filling) for $2 per bar. Please consider purchasing one or more to support our outreach projects. Not Just Tourists: St. John's Anglican Church Women have invited a group of students from the University of Waterloo to come to our Nov. 18 lunch so that they can inform our congregation about the work of Not Just Tourists. These students run the local chapter of this organization which provides suitcases full of essential medical supplies to tourists traveling abroad to countries where medical clinics are in need of supplies. Our ACW will be looking at ways that we can assist these students in their very worthwhile efforts to support those in countries less fortunate than ours. There are no costs involved in their work. They are not seeking our financial support. They are coming only to inform us of this very worthwhile organization. The PWDRF has a wider variety of cards for 2018 Christmas. There is a brochure in at the table in the Narthex, please have a look at it and indicate the cards you would like on the order sheet. Include your name, address and telephone #. Contribution of $20 or more for a pack of cards will be sent a tax receipt. As an example if $60 is donated for 3 packs, the tax receipt will be for $60. The type of card is indicated by a number, for example the Nativity is #8. Please place your order early, so that I can get them to you earlier than in previous years.

8 Health Council will be meeting this Tuesday, November 20 th at 7:00 in the Fireside Room Our Local Community Mary the Mother of Jesus. Saturday December 8, 10 am to 3 pm. One day workshop at Renison University College. For details or to register contact Marilyn x28628 or mmalton@uwaterloo.ca. HOPE COMES TO EARTH: Music for the Christmas Season. Spiritus Ensemble performs two of Bach s best-loved works, the Magnificat and the Cantata Wachet auf ( Sleepers, wake! ) as well as The Temple (2018) by Zachary Wadsworth. With soloists Sheila Dietrich, Jennifer Enns Modolo, Daniel Cabena, Bud Roach and Daniel Lichti; Kenneth Hull conducting. Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 3:00 p.m., at Trillium (formerly St John s) Lutheran Church, 22 Willow Street, Waterloo. Tickets $30 Adults $25 Seniors $10 Students $5 Children. Tickets available at the door and at spiritusensemble.com. RENISON INSTITUTE OF MINISTRY DROP-IN BOOK CLUB: an opportunity to explore church life in our contemporary culture. It will be held on the last Monday of most months at 7:30 PM at the chapel at Renison University College. Our November meeting is on Monday the 26th, and we will discuss David E. Fitch s book Faithful Presence: Seven Disciplines that Shape the Church for Mission. Simply get the book, read it, and come and discuss it in a fun and relaxed environment! More info: The Opioid Crisis: What s Happening and Why: Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at 7 p.m., in the Parish Hall of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 173 Lourdes Street, Waterloo. Presenters are Dr. Michael Beazely, Associate Professor at the UW School of Pharmacy, and the Rev. Dr. Brice Balmer, Assistant Professor of Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy at Martin Luther University College, WLU. Dr. Beazely will guide us in understanding the physiological effects of using opioids; Dr. Balmer will help us consider how Christian communities can respond to the challenges drug use and addiction place before us. Both presenters will encourage questions from the floor. The Rev. Dr. Preston Parsons is invited to share his experience with us at the Church of St. John the Evangelist. To reserve your place for this event go to by Monday, Nov. 19th at 9 pm. Free will offering to defray costs.