CHRIST CHURCH AMHERST, NS

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1 CHRIST CHURCH AMHERST, NS Sunday, February 10, 2019

2 CHRIST CHURCH Amherst, N.S. 5th Sunday after Epiphany February 10, :30 a.m. - Holy Communion 9:00 a.m. - Parish Breakfast (Hosted by the Men s Club) 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School / Coffee Hour 11:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist THE HOLY EUCHARIST The Gathering of the Community p. 185 The Gloria p. 186 Kyrie Eleison Trisagion p. 187 The Collect of the Day Merciful Lord, grant to your faithful people pardon and peace, that we may be cleansed from all our sins and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. A Reading from the Book of Isaiah (6 : 1-8) Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. PSALM 138 (repeat verse 1) p. 895 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians (15 : 1-11) Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

3 GRADUAL HYMN - CCSB # He Came Down 3 THE HOLY GOSPEL Reader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke (5 : 1-11) People: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. THE READING Reader: The Gospel of Christ. People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. HYMN # 9 - Today I Awake SERMON HYMN # 33 CCSB - There Is a Redeemer The Creed p. 189 The Intercessions God calls his people and commissions them. Let us pray together in the presence of our God.

4 4 We pray for all who have been called to be workers in God s harvest, searching for the lost and loving them into the kingdom. We pray for those who teach God s love, both by word and by the way they live. Here I am, Lord: ready for your service! We pray for those in authority and in positions of power, that under their leadership there may be mutual respect, integrity and justice. We pray for discernment to see where injustice needs righting and when we need to speak out. Here I am, Lord: ready for your service! We pray for families suffering poverty or financial difficulties, for families full of tension and disagreement, and for families coping with grief or separation. We pray for the extended families represented here. We pray for better awareness of how our behaviour affects others. Here I am, Lord: ready for your service! We pray for those who have been working all night and all who work long hours in poor conditions. We pray for those who have no work and feel rejected. We pray for any resisting what God is calling them into. Here I am, Lord: ready for your service!

5 5 We pray for those who have died and those who grieve for the loss of their company. We ask for the opportunity to prepare for death by the way we live from now on. Here I am, Lord: ready for your service! We thank you for the way you show us ourselves and still accept us with love. Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. Confession & Absolution p. 191 The Peace p. 192 OFFERTORY HYMN # O Jesus, I Have Promised THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST The Preparation of the Gifts p. 192 Prayer Over the Gifts God of compassion and forgiveness, receive our offering this day, and make us one with him who is our peace, Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. Eucharistic Prayer 2 p. 196

6 The Lord s Prayer p. 211 The Breaking of the Bread # 1 p. 212 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. 6 The Communion p. 213 Holy Eucharist is a joyful celebration of our life together in Jesus Christ. All baptized Christians are welcome to receive communion here. The response to receiving the bread and the wine is Amen. If you would like to come forward and receive a blessing instead of the bread and wine, please cross your arms as you come to the rail. HYMNS DURING HOLY COMMUNION: Hymn # 9 CCSB - Father, we adore You # God of the Sparrow Prayer after Communion Eternal God, in you we find peace beyond all telling. May we who share in this heavenly banquet be instruments of your peace on earth, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.

7 Doxology Glory to God, whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen. ANNOUNCEMENTS Blessing & Dismissal p. 215 CLOSING HYMN # Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise 7 CYCLE OF PRAYER Retired Clergy in Prince Edward Island Region: The Reverend Canon James Ibbott and Nancy The Reverend Ted Morgan and Carol The Reverend Lorraine Quinn and Milfred The Reverend Douglas Sherren and Dorothy The Reverend Madonna Fradsham, and Clar The Reverend Ken Williams and Norma Jean The Reverend Cathy Pharo and Chris The Reverend Bonnie Scharf Widows: Mrs. Catherine Tuck Mrs. Barbara Wagner Mrs. Londie Meloche Mrs. Mary Lou Morrison

8 8 Memorial Bulletin Today s bulletin has been given to the glory of God and to Christ Church in loving memory of Ronald and Kathleen Smith, from Marg E. Smith Thank You to the Men s Club for today s Parish Breakfast. Always delicious. Annual General Meeting - Sunday, February 24, 2019 Reports are now due. Please forward to Dorothy at your earliest convenience. The Missionary Quilt is now finished. The group will continue to meet on Tuesday, February 12 th, 19 th and 26 th from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Bring any handiwork you would like. A time of fellowship, talking about Faith, and God in our life. Everyone welcome! St. Martha s ACW are selling tickets on a Vintage Tea Cup Basket. The basket contains four (4) China Tea Cups, tea, cookies and napkins. Tickets are only $1.00 each. Draw Date: Sunday, February 17 th, 2019 Amherst and Area Heritage Trust is hosting their February meeting at the Cumberland County Museum, Church Street, on February 13th. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

9 FORWARD DAY BY DAY - Daily Bible readings for February, March and April are available at the back of the church. Remember to get yours on your way out. Cost is only $1.50 FOOD BANK ITEMS REQUESTED FOR FEBRUARY Juice Kraft Dinner Peanut Butter THIS WEEK: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13th 10:30 a.m. - Bible Study (Everyone is welcome to attend) 6:30 p.m - EfM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14th 6:30 p.m. - Choir Practice SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17th 12:30 p.m. - St. Monica s Meeting St. Monica s ACW are having a Take-out Soup Luncheon (Take-outs available following both services - $5.00 each) St. Martha s ACW will be drawing the winning ticket for the Vintage Tea Cup Basket SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 th 9:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (Please bring your reports with you.) 12:00 p.m. - Parish Potluck Luncheon (Everyone welcome)

10 COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR Christ Church will be participating in the Coldest Night of the Year walk this year! The Coldest Night of the Year is on Saturday, February 23, CNOY is a family-friendly national walk-a-thon that helps raise funds for charities that serve hungry, homeless and hurting people in Amherst, and in 136 communities across Canada. The walk can be 2 km or 5 km. We are looking for people who would like to participate in the walk, and people who will sponsor the walkers! Talk to Will for more information. Do you have what it takes to be the next Brad Pitt?...Do you want to experience "being" Meryl Streep? Now's your chance. Christ Church Players will be staging a production of "Easter" by August Strindberg under the direction of Director/Producer Dale Fawthrop. We are now recruiting actors, a stage manager, props person, and publicity agent for April 12 & 13 presentations. This will be a "readers" performance, no memorization required. There will only be 4-5 rehearsals. Readers Needed: One female 40+; Two females 13+; Two males 13+. Interested? Questions? Those interested in auditions should submit their name to the Office by Feb. 13 th.