ORDER OF WORSHIP PREPARATION & PRAYER. The Dolmage s (Sung response Hope is a Star VU# 7, v. 1)

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1 MUSICAL PRELUDE: ORDER OF WORSHIP 1 st. Sunday of Advent & Holy Communion December 2 nd, :30 am *Invites you to stand, as you are able You are invited to say or sing the bold print PREPARATION & PRAYER WELCOME / ANNOUNCEMENTS How are you today? We are blessed and highly favoured. BRASS ENSEMBLE LIGHTING THE ADVENT CANDLE OF HOPE The Dolmage s (Sung response Hope is a Star VU# 7, v. 1) CALL TO WORSHIP: Give thanks to God! Joy is ours, for Advent has arrived. Give thanks to Christ! The One who makes the way ahead holy. Give thanks to the Spirit! The One who makes our love for one another stronger each day! *HYMN: VU#28 Herald! Sound the Note of Gladness NEANDER ADVENT PRAYER OF READINESS Hewitt Holmes THE PRAYER OF JESUS (The Lord s Prayer Traditional): (VU, pg. 914) Our Father (Creator), who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever, Amen. RESPONSE: #958 Halle, Halle, Halle SILENCE CARIBBEAN HYMN: Praise God, Praise God (Insert) CAREY BONNER Collier s Kids are invited to gather as the hymn is sung for a talk and prayer. PROCLAMATION BIBLE READING: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Larry Murray 14 The days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah. 15 In those days and at that time I will make a righteous Branch sprout from David s line; he will do what is just and right in the land. 16 In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. This is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteous Savior. This is the Word of God, for the People of God. Thanks be to God.

2 MUSIC MINISTRY: BRASS ENSEMBLE / CHRIS NESS SERMON: Hope in the Midst of Hopelessness Hewitt Holmes PEOPLE OF FAITH *HYMN: VU#9 People, Look East BESANCON SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Invitation, Thanksgiving, Institution, Consecration, Re-Enactment & Distribution (Communion will be served by Intinction. There will be three stations at the front. Please walk down the centre isles and return via the side isles. You are asked to eat as you are served) Communion Hymn: VU# 459 Here O My Lord ST AGNES PASSING OF THE PEACE In this advent season, as we wait, we share the peace with each other. The peace of the coming Christ be with you. And with you also! WE GIVE AND CARE Offering Music: Veni Domine PIETRO A. YON arr. RITA ARENDZ *Offering Response: MV#191 What Can I do? WHAT CAN I DO? What Can I do? What Can I bring? What Can I say? What Can I Sing? I ll Sing with Joy. I ll Say a Prayer. I ll Bring my Love. I ll Do My Share. *Offering Prayer: Wonderful things happen through your gifts. The lonely receive companionship. The sick know support. The displaced find a home. The persecuted know they are not alone. Children sing and laugh as they play. Bless us and the gifts we bring to you this day, most Holy One Amen. *HYMN: VU#376 Spirit of the Living God (v. 2) PASTORAL PRAYERS WE GO TO LIVE OUR FAITH *HYMN: VU#25 Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending LIVING GOD Laurie Lloyd HELMSLEY BLESSING: The joy and challenges of Advent lie ahead of us. We will meditate carefully. We will sing out joyfully. We will share generously. We will stay beside the downtrodden with compassion.

3 We will face the powerful, directly. And with open arms, we welcome Jesus, born to Mary at Bethlehem, giving us hope today and forever. SENDING SONG: Go Now in Peace N. Price/D. Besig Go now in peace, never be afraid, God will go with you each hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true. Know he will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see. God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace, in faith, and in love. Amen, amen, amen. 1 POSTLUDE: We Thank You Lord BRASS ENSEMBLE All music used and reproduced with permission, LicenSingOnline # C2095. OUR MINISTRY STAFF Rev. Hewitt T. Holmes Minister of Worship, Congregational Care and Leadership hholmes@collierunited.ca Rev. Dr. Donald Jay - Minister Emeritus & Voluntary Associate Minister Vickie McMillan Office Administrator - officeadmin@collierunited.ca Valerie Samson Bookkeeper accounting@collierunited.ca Monica McArthur Treasurer treasurer@collierunited.ca Tel. #: USHERs: Team 3 Joyce Moore, Barb Hake, Randy & Nancy Taylor, Peter Dean, Linda Wallis Dean, John Boer, Allan & Joan Bell. WELCOMING ELDER: Sharon Crossley HEARING ASSISTS are available from an Usher. SCRIPTURE READERS needed for worship? Contact Hewitt or Joyce Moore. PARKING is available in the underground building next to the Lawyers office, on the streets and in the Church parking lot. WE kindly ask you NOT TO PARK your vehicle in the marked pathway between designated accessibility parking spots. Thank you! STAY CONNECTED TODAY WELCOME to worship at Collier. We are happy to have you with us. We ask our visitors to sign the book at the front main entrance. Feel free to worship the Holy One in Spirit and Truth. Please join us for a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Hall after the service. If you would like to help with purchasing supplies and serving Tea/Coffee, please speak with Joyce Moore. INTERIM Organist is Chris Ness & Choir Director Sharon Saint. Today we say thanks to Judy who has been working as one of our Choir Directors since Sept. COLLIER STREET BRASS ENSEMBLE Thanks to Rita Arendz and others for sharing their time and talents with us in the Brass Ensemble. Today is the final Sunday of playing as Collier Brass Ensemble, so we say thanks and wish the group every blessings. Prelude Music selections: a. Chorale Prelude on Winchester New by Alex Rowley arranged by Rita Arendz b. When He Cometh by George F. Root arranged by Ray Steadman-Allen c. Advent Prelude on Veni Emmanuel by Peter C. Lutkin arranged by Rita Arendz d. My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord by John F. Tozer arranged by Rita Arendz Communion: a. Es Ist Ein Ros' Entsprungen by Melchior Vulpuis arranged by Rita Arendz

4 AS WE WORSHIP GOD DECEMBER: Hope, Peace, Joy & Love Dec 9 th Luke 1:68-79 Peace in a World of Turmoil Hewitt Holmes Dec. 16 th Philippians 4:4-9 Joy in the World - Rejoice Hewitt Holmes Dec 23 rd Hebrews 10:5-10 Love Lifted Me Hewitt Holmes AS WE LEARN & GROW IN FAITH DAILY READING - Physical Exercise is good but of limited value, Godliness is very dear, a pledge of life, both there and here. (1 Timothy 4:8). So we spend some time with God and the Scriptures each day this week: Mon., Dec. 3 1 John 2 Tues., Dec. 4 1 John 3 Wed. Dec. 5 1 John 4 Thurs., Dec. 6 1 John 5 Fri., Dec. 7 2 John Sat., Dec. 8 3 John COLLIER S KIDS & 10+ HANG OUTS - Both fall programs continue. Feel free to volunteer to help. Speak to Hewitt soon. L.I.F.E. (Living in Faith Everyday) group meets Tuesdays at 9:45am continuously throughout the year. Join us for an interesting bible study with discussion. All newcomers are welcome. Please contact Leona at The topic for this week is The Sound of a Promise Kept. FUNDSCRIP Gift card order forms are on the reception desk. We will be submitting 2 orders on Dec. 10th and Dec 17th. Orders must be into Vickie by 9am Monday mornings. COLLIER'S NEWSLETTER - We are now sending occasional newsletter s to congregants (weekly or bi-weekly) with Collier news, events and updates. We encourage you to sign up to receive these s. You can either call the office to give them your address, or go to the website - you can sign up right on the homepage under "Subscribe to our newsletter". SING-A-LONG Join the choir on December 9th at 3pm for their 3rd Annual Christmas sing-a-long. Come and sing with the choir, bring a friend or family member(s). Freewill offering, proceeds towards our music community outreach, followed by refreshments. Further details contact Sharon Saint CHRISTMAS EVE PAGEANT PARTICIPANTS WANTED! - Would you like to participate in our Christmas Eve pageant on Dec. 24 at 6:30 pm? Well, we will be rehearsing on Dec. 15 & 22 at noon. Feel free to sign up on the bulletin board outside of M5. AS WE FORM COMMUNITY TOGETHER POTLUCK Congregation and friends on January 12th at 6pm, we will come together for a great meal and fellowship. All are welcome. For more information contact Leona CHAPEL - located on the 2 nd floor, is open for daily prayer and meditation. PRAYER REQUESTS - write on a care card and place in the offering plate. Please hold in your prayers the following (at their request): Melanie Moffat, Rid & Agnes Groves, Jim Lamont, Louise Hamilton, Carol Duckworth, Albert & Joyce Naylor, Ruby Johnston & Shirley Dunstan. FACILITY RENTALS - We have the following facilities available for rent to support the needs of the community:-church Hall, -Sanctuary, Meeting Rooms, Office Space. Available hourly, daily, weekly or monthly. Contact Vickie as indicated above. SHARE THE GOOD NEWS BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES AND ACKNOWLEGEMENT OF TRADITIONAL LANDS In January 2019, we will be placing birthdays and anniversaries in our bulletin. That is, the name and date for each week in the month. If you believe we don t have your dates, please speak to Vickie to update our records. We will also be acknowledging that Collier is on traditional lands. These will be done early in the service. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES: 6:30pm Pageant for families 8:30pm Carols, Readings, Candles & Communion

5 WO-HE-LO will be having a Christmas Pot Luck on December 3 12:00pm in Boardroom A. For further information contact Mabel Peyer. AMICAE UCW will be having their last 2018 meeting at the Crazy Fox on Wed., Dec. 5th. at 6:00pm. This will be a lovely time of sharing good food and conversation with our Amicae friends and special guests. Looking forward to 2019 when we will continue to offer special receptions and fundraisers as well as helping with various Collier projects. The Week of Sunday, December 2 nd, 2018 SUNDAY 9:15am Friendship Bible Study Chapel 10:15am Nursery - M6/7 10:30am Worship Sanctuary 10:45am Collier Kids M5 10:45am The Well Library/Loft 1:15pm Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary 7:00pm Huronia Hall MONDAY 10:00am Gentle Moves Hall 12:00pm AA Pass it on L7 1:30pm Wo-He-Lo U10 6:00pm Rainbows L1-10 6:45pm Jesus Walk Hall 7:00pm CODA Library 7:00pm Women of Recovery L7 TUESDAY 9:30am Prayer Shawl Lounge 9:45am New L.I.F.E Group Library 12:00pm AA Founder s Group L7 6:30pm Beavers M2 7:00pm Cubs Hall, M10 7:00pm Scouts L10 6:30pm Beavers M2 7:00pm Venturers Library 7:00pm GA Serenity Group L4 7:00pm Official Board U10 7:30pm AA Tuesday L7 WEDNESDAY 9:00am Eastview Sanctuary, M5 12:00pm AA Pass it on - L7 12:00pm Al Anon L2, L3 7:00pm Shout Sister Chapel 7:00pm Gam Anon L4 7:30pm Eastview Sanctuary 8:00pm AA Fellowship Grp L7 THURSDAY 9:30amWomen s Bible Study U12 9:30am Simcoe Comm. M10, M11 12:00pm AA Founder s Group L7 6:00pm Sparks Hall 6:00pm Brownies Hall 6:30pm Guides L7 6:30pm Pathfinders L8, L10 7:00pm A.A. New Freedom - Library 7:00pm Choir M2, Sanctuary FRIDAY 12:00pm AA Pass it on L7 5:00pm Jesus Walk Hall, M10 8:00pm CA Freedom L7 SATURDAY 9:30am Meeting L2 9:00am Table Tennis L7, L8 10:00am GA Saturday L4 12:30pm Concert Band Sanctuary 7:30pm Concert Band - Sanctuary