ORDER OF WORSHIP February The Presentation of our Lord

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1 ORDER OF WORSHIP February The Presentation of our Lord The Church of St. John the Evangelist 23 Water Street North, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 5A church@stjohn316.com

2 EUCHARIST AT TEN O CLOCK Book of Alternative Services, Page 185 THE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY Celebrant The Reverend Canon Christopher Pratt During the Prelude we quietly prepare our hearts and minds for worship and refrain from unnecessary conversation Organ Prelude Processional Hymn All People That on Earth Do Dwell Greeting Collect for Purity... p. 185 Children s Focus Children s Recessional... Glory to God Collect for The Day... p. 401 THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD First Reading Malachi 3: Margaret Hendley Psalm 84: p.817 Psalm Prayer: God of pilgrims, teach us to recognize your dwelling-place in the love, generosity, and support of those with whom we share our journey, and help us to worship you in our response to those who need our care; for all the world is your temple and every human heart is a sign of your presence, made known to us in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Second Reading Hebrews 2: Mark Haslett Gradual Hymn 266 v.1... Lord, Let Your Servant Go in Peace Gospel Reading... Luke 2:22-40 Gradual Hymn 266 v Lord, Let Your Servant Go in Peace Sermon... The Reverend Canon Christopher Pratt Apostles Creed... p. 189 The Prayers of the People... Ken Hull Intercessor: Lord, in your mercy. Response: Hear our prayer. Confession, Absolution and Exchange of the Peace... p.191 THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Offertory Sentence: This is a light to reveal God to the nations and the glory of his people Israel. Luke 2:32 Offertory Hymn 486 (tune 374)... Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

3 Prayer of Dedication for the World War I Memorial Almighty God, our heavenly Father, in ages past, Your people did take stones from the River Jordan as a memorial to the children of Israel for ever: Bestow Your blessing on us now as we dedicate this memorial to Your glory, and in grateful memory of those who laid down their lives for our sake. Send Your Spirit upon us at all times when we assemble here to honour their memory, that we may follow their example of faith, hope and love, and that at the last, we, being faithful unto death, may receive with them the crown of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Prayer over the Gifts... p. 401 Incarnation Proper Preface... p. 220 Eucharistic Prayer 3... p. 198 Sanctus/Benedictus... Hymnbook 735 Lord s Prayer... BAS p. 918 Breaking of the Bread 6... p. 213 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. After sharing the sacrament of Holy Communion those who have personal petitions or who wish to offer intercession for others are invited to the meditation area for The Ministry of the Laying on of Hands with Prayers for Healing. Communion Hymn Blest Are the Pure in Heart Choir Anthem: Maria das Jungfräuelein... J. Eccard Translation:

4 Post Communion Prayer... p. 402 Parish Notices Recessional Hymn Rejoice, the Lord is King Organ Postlude The Postlude is the concluding offering of worship; Those who wish to leave during the Postlude are asked to do so quietly. Rector The Reverend Canon Christopher Pratt Assistant Clergy The Venerable Ken Cardwell The Reverend Paul Kett The Reverend Canon Sonjie Pearson The Reverend George Strack Theological Student in Residence Matt Kieswetter Churchwardens Al Coughlin Charles Stuart Dawn Carr Director of Music Marlin C. Nagtegaal, B.Mus., M. Mus., U.M. Choral Scholar Rebecca McKay Organ Scholar Joshua Zentner-Barrett, CRCCO Parish Nurse Elsie Millerd, RN, BN, DipCS, MTS Chalice Bearers for February Margaret Hendley, Kathleen Kett, Matt Kieswetter Cover: Lorenzetti, Ambrogio, Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. [retrieved December 27, 2014]. Original source: _Presentazione_di_Ges%C3%B9_al_tempio_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg.

5 The Prayers of the People February 1, 2015 IN THE ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER PRAY for the Diocese of Luwero, Uganda, the Right Reverend Evans Kisekka, Bishop, and for the clergy and people and their common call to mission and ministry. PRAY for Robert and Terry, our Bishops; for Colin, Archbishop of Ontario; Fred, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada; Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Susan, National Bishop, and Michael, Bishop of the Eastern Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. This week we pray for the Provincial Synod of the (Anglican) Ecclesiastical Province of Canada; and in our sister Lutheran body for the dean, council and congregations of the Ottawa, Ottawa Valley, and Seaway areas of the Eastern Synod. PRAY for Christopher, our Rector, for the assisting clergy, and lay leaders of our Parish. IN THE DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER PRAY for parishes, people and clergy in Lambton Deanery, especially St. James Church, Parkhill; St. John the Evangelist, Strathroy; Christ Church, Petrolia; St. John s Church, Wyoming; and St. Paul s Church, Point Edward. IN ST. JOHN S CYCLE OF PRAYER We pray for one another, that we may bear witness of our faith in our daily occupations and responsibilities. This week we pray for Leo Robinson, Susan Rollo, Nancy & Larry Rose, Tina Rose and their families. PERSONAL PRAYERS AND INTERCESSIONS WE PRAY this week for Joan; Jeannie; Carol; Marlin; Linda & John; Miriam; Gordon; Dorothy; Sylvia; Lindsay; Susan; John; Randolph; Margot; Pat; Sandi; Linda; Larry; Bob & family; Karen & family. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED, AND THOSE FOR WHOM FLOWERS ARE GIVEN TODAY The flowers on the Altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of William H. and Frances Dunker, Carl E. and Genevieve Dunker and Donald J. Dunker - a gift of the family. SPECIAL INTENTIONS PRAY for people who are persecuted in many places in our world Iraq, Africa, Syria, Israel/Palestine, Central America. Pray that a spirit of love, equity and mutuality may overcome oppression, violence, and hatred.

6 PRAY for all who are affected by extreme cold weather: for the homeless who live on our streets; for the poor, with inadequate heating; for all whose vocation calls them out of doors. PRAY that a spirit of unity will enfold us at our annual Vestry Meeting today, that we may deliberate as God s people called to participate in the ministry and mission of this parish, speaking and acting with grace and mutual respect. Parish Notices February 1, 2015 The Memory (Prayer) Candles, located on the table by St. Aidan s Altar, are used by many of our parishioners on a regular basis. Please consider helping the Altar Guild to defray the cost of these candles. Envelopes for your donation are on the table in the upper Narthex and all donations are very much appreciated. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, February 17. Once again the men of St John's are proud to present the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: Tuesday, February 17, from 5 to 7 pm. A great meal of pancakes and sausages. Tickets: $7 for individuals, $21 for a family. Invite your neighbours and friends. Tickets on sale today. Tickets also available at the door but advance purchase requested. Men: Sign up now to help out. Good choice of times and duties on the sign-up sheet in the narthex. The Adult Study Group resumes on Tuesday February 24 at 7 pm in the Fireside Room on the lower level (please use Duke Street entrance). Our Lenten study is a five-week session titled, "The Jesus Fatwah". "Much of what passes as information about Islam is weedlike disinformation rooted in stereotype and watered by fear. In The Jesus Fatwah, Islamic and Christian scholars offer reliable information about what Muslims believe, how they live out their faith, and how we all can be about building relationships across the lines of faith." (Quoted from Living the Questions). Please plan to join us for this informative study of our calling as Christians to "love our neighbour as ourselves." TOLLE LEGE TAKE UP AND READ Visit the new church library in the upper parish hall. Consider... The Soul of Christianity by Huston Smith. Famous comparative religion scholar Huston Smith explores what he views as the core of the Christian tradition and how it can challenge the secular worldview.

7 Bach Vespers in Epiphany. Spiritus Ensemble and Nota Bene Baroque Players perform Bach Cantata 150, "Nach dir verlanget mich," Buxtehude, "Der Herr ist mit mir," and Schein, "Vater unser." Soloists Sheila Dietrich, Stephanie Kramer, Jennifer Enns Modolo, Steve Surian and Timothy Kauk. Kenneth Hull, conductor. TODAY Sunday, February 1, 2015, 4 p.m. at The Church of St John the Evangelist, 23 Water Street North, Kitchener. Admission Free. Donations welcomed. Bishop Bob Bennett will be at St. John s on Sunday, March 15th, the Sunday closest to the Feast Day of St. Patrick. To celebrate the day, Charles Stuart has volunteered to co ordinate a Baked Potato Lunch after the 10:00am Service. Anyone interested in helping to make the Lunch a success is invited to connect up with Charles and to share in this Ministry of Hospitality. A freewill offering to cover lunch expenses will be available, with any profits being directed to the House of Friendship 2015 Potato Blitz. March 15th is also known as Mothering Sunday. A traditional food of the day is called Simnel Cake. If you have a special recipe, please feel free to bake it for that day to share with the Parish family. Beat the Winter Blahs: Find exercise programs and various activities taking place at our local recreation centres in the recreation guides posted on the Health News bulletin board in the Upper Parish Hall. These programs provide great opportunities to stay physically and emotionally healthy while making some new friends. ALZHEIMER S PETITION: We are continuing to collect signatures to present to the Government of Ontario to approve the development of a comprehensive Ontario Dementia Plan. Please consider the importance of this issues and add your signature to the list. Petition will be found in the narthex. Thanks for your help. Anne. Healing Ministry of Jesus: Father Mark Miller, who is a passionate supporter of parish health ministry and parish nursing, will be speaking at the masses at St. Michael's Parish Church, corner of University Avenue West and Hemlock Street in Waterloo, on Saturday, February 7th at 5 pm and Sunday, February 8th at 9:00 and 11:00 am.

8 Next week, February 1-8, is the UN sponsored World Interfaith Harmony Week. Here in Waterloo Region, we mark the week with a series of events at Waterloo Lutheran Seminary on Wednesday, February 4. At 5:00 p.m., Dr. Karen Hamilton of the Canadian Council of Churches will give a presentation at Keffer Chapel. This is followed by a vegetarian soup supper at 6:00 and an Abrahamic Faiths discussion at 7:00. All events are free and no registration is required. Details will follow. IGR members are invited to meet Dr. Hamilton beginning at 3:00 before her presentation to talk about our work locally. Locally, we have some similar events preceding and following the week itself: Tuesday, January 27 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Keffer Chapel, Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, Buddhist Psychology Talk Topic: Know Mind, Cultivate Mind, Buddhist Psychology Speaker: Ven. Huifeng, Assistant Abbot of Fo Guang Shan Temple in Taiwan headquarter For more information, please visit Thursday, January 29 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Public Lecture on; Hope at the Borders: Living Interfaithfully To be given by Allen Jorgenson, Assistant Dean, Associate Professor at the Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, Wilfrid Laurier University. The lecture and light refreshments are sponsored by Intercultural Dialog Institute Kitchener-Waterloo Chapter. Community Education Room, Conrad Grebel University College, 140 Westmount Road North, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G6 Friday, February 13, from 7: 30 to 9:00 p.m. Location: C. L. Siegfried Hall, St. Jerome University Lecture Title: Stay Awake! Remembering how Central Contemplation is to the Life of the Church and the World by Laurence Freeman, OSB For further information, go to

9 Lenten Bible Study with Bishop Dance By Matt Gardner A new contextual Bible study is set to bring the message of the scriptures to Anglicans and Lutherans in a relevant, accessible way this Lenten season. Endorsed by members of the Joint Anglican-Lutheran Commission (JALC), the shared resource is available free online and represents another initiative in the full communion partnership between the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC). The Rt. Rev. Terry Dance, Bishop of Norfolk in the Diocese of Huron and a member of JALC, prepared the study for Lent during a sabbatical to help church members engage with each other and the biblical text while providing guidance to ministry in their own lives. This study is designed specifically for a church in the Canadian context, dealing with the kind of issues that we re dealing with, Bishop Dance said. There s a phrase, diakonia, which talks about the fact that discipleship is inextricably bound to service, and that service is something which belongs to the whole people of God, not just those of us who are ordained. While questions asked in the study are the same across Canada, responses are likely to vary. In suburban London, Ont., the opportunities and possibilities for ministry would be different than they would be in, say, northern British Columbia or Vancouver, Dance said. The needs that exist in the local community would be different It gets people, I think, talking at a fairly serious level about who we are as a church, what it means to be a church, what it means to be a follower of Christ, and begins to deepen the level of conversation. Plan ahead February 11 Trinity, Cambridge February 25 - All Saints, Waterloo March 4 All Saints, Waterloo March 11 Trinity, Cambridge March 18 All Saints, Waterloo March 25 - Trinity, Cambridge April 1 - All Saints, Waterloo

10 St. John s Renew-All Bible Readings for the week We encourage you to take the list of daily Bible readings home, and use it as a guide to help you in your daily devotional practice. Sunday, Feb 1 - Hebrews 11:8-16 Monday, Feb 2 - Luke 2:22-40 Tuesday, Feb 3 - Isaiah 52:1-12 Wednesday, Feb 4 - Isaiah 54:1-17 Thursday, Feb 5 - Psalm 70, 71 Friday, Feb 6 - Galatians 5:16-24 Saturday, Feb 7 - Mark 9:14-29 *Go to to find reflections submitted by members of our congregation. UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. JOHN S Tuesday February 3 1:00 p.m. Prayer Group St. Aidan s Altar Wednesday February 4 7:30 a.m. Early Morning Communion followed by Breakfast 7:00 p.m. Centering Prayer Thursday February 5 7:00 p.m. Altar Guild Fireside Room 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice Sunday February 7 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist