MISSIONER The Feast of Christ the King

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1 The Nov 26, 2017 MISSIONER The Feast of Christ the King Church of the Good The Most Reverend Samaritan (ANiC) (Archbishop) Foley Beach, The Most Reverend Robert Duncan, Primate The Primate Right Reverend Donald of Harvey, the Bishop Anglican Moderator Church The Reverend Darrell Critch, Rector in North America Mr. Alexander Pryor, Minister of Music Mrs. Marilyn Flower, Theological Student The Right Reverend (Bishop) Charles Masters, Diocesan The Venerable (Father) Darrell Critch, Archdeacon for Eastern Canada & Rector The Right Reverend (Bishop) Donald Harvey, Episcopal Vicar & Bishop in Residence The Reverend (Mother) Marilyn Flower Honorary Assistant Mr. Liam Squires, People s Warden Dr. Polycarp Erivwo, Rector s Warden Welcome to any visitors with us this morning! Please join us after worship for a time of fellowship over a cup of coffee. *** Please make time for silent prayer and reflection in preparation for the worship of Almighty God. office@churchofthegoodsamaritan.ca

2 Bible Study Celebration Comfort Inn Dec 7th, 6:30 for 7PM Dinner Please feel free to invite friends who might be encouraged to be a part of our new Bible Study starting after Christmas!! $35 Single House Garden Salad, Roast beef with pan gravy or Chicken supreme with cranberry and orange stuffing. Served with oven roasted Potato, honey glazed carrots, and broccoli. Newfoundland Berry Cheesecake or Carrot Cake for dessert. Please remember to bring a food item with you to worship each Sunday! WOMENS' MISSION Magic Wok Chinese Buffett Tuesday, Nov 28th. 6:30 pm. $25.00 (paid in advance) Speaker: Carrie Critch Sign up sheet at the welcome table. Come and bring a friend!! Sunday 7PM D. Min Presentation Easter Seals Monday 2PM Marilyn Flower Bible Study 36 Soldier Crescent Tuesday 7PM Polycarp Erivwo Bible Study 83 Harrington Drive Wednesday 9:30AM Prayer Group 37 Fitzgibbon Street Wednesday 7PM Choir Practice Easter Seals Thursday 10AM Pearleen Kennedy Bible Study 38 Trinity Street Thursday 2PM Doctor of Ministry Session 10 Cadiz Close Thursday 7PM John Dinn Bible Study 21 Templeman Street Saturday 8:30PM Susan Squires Bible Study 60 Beaconhill Crescent

3 Tithes and Offerings to October 31, 2017 Budget Actual Income Income $132, $135, Expenses Expenses $132, $131, Annual Budget $159, Year-to-date operating Surplus $4, % of all tithes is used for outreach at home and abroad, a further 10% of all tithes is offered to our Diocese Mission/Outreach Fund Balance $29, Building Fund Income year-to-date 2017 $19, Total Building Fund $283, To those whom much is given - much will be required. Christmas Liturgies Christmas Pageant Dec 17th 10:30AM Holy Communion 4th Sunday Advent Dec 24th 10:30AM Holy Communion Christmas Eve Dec 24th 2PM Pearl House Holy Communion Christmas Eve Dec 24th 6PM Family Holy Communion Christmas Eve Dec 24th 11PM Midnight Mass of Christmas Worship Attendance November November November We count people because people count! Advent Wreathes Sunday, Dec 3, 3PM Families are invited to Father Darrell and Sarah s house to make Advent Wreathes. Please sign up at the welcome table.

4 Doctor of Ministry Project Raising Up, Equipping, and Sustaining Christian Foster Families Father Darrell is working on a doctor of ministry degree, the focus of which is raising, equipping, and sustaining Christian foster families. As part of his study, he is holding several discussion groups. These gatherings are for parishioners, and will involve a presentation and some discussion. Sunday Nov 26, 7PM Easter Seals Boardroom The Practicalities of the Domestic Church: What does it mean to be the Church at home? Sunday Dec 3, 7PM Easter Seals Boardroom A Christian view of Murray Bowen's Family Systems Theory: Parenting: How to stay above the fray! Thursday, Nov 30, 2PM 10 Cadiz Close There will also be two afternoon sessions for parishioners to discuss the impact that children in care have had on Good Samaritan. Please sign up at the welcome table. Sunday Dec 10, 7PM Evening Worship Because of Father Darrell s presentation 7PM Dec. 3, our joint evening worship with Solid Rock will be Dec 10. Please spread the word!! Next Sunday is the First Sunday in Advent We begin the new church year next Sunday, with the singing of the Great Litany in procession. We also have the lighting of the Advent Wreath - which helps us to mark the weeks until the great Feast of Christmas.

5 Welcoming Bishop Wm. Anderson Bishop Charlie Masters has just welcomed Bishop William Anderson and his wife Margaret into the Anglican Network in Canada. They continue to reside in Terrace, in Northern British Columbia. Bishop Bill has recently retired as Bishop of Caledonia. He has relinquished the exercise of ministry in the Anglican Church of Canada as of November 16, As a retired bishop in ANiC, he will be given a General Permission from Bishop Charlie to exercise all the priestly functions such as preaching, teaching, and celebrating communion. Bishop Charlie stated, "We are delighted to welcome such a godly orthodox bishop into our midst. His partnership in the Gospel, his supportive friendship, and his many years of experience in Christian service, will be a blessing to the future of the Anglican Network." Christmas Pageant Practices for the Christmas Pageant will begin this morning. If you would like your child to take part, they need to be present at Sunday School -Nov 26, Dec 3, and Dec 10. The pageant is scheduled for Sunday morning Dec 17.

6 CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY As the last Sunday of the Christian Church Year, Christ the King Sunday is the climax and conclusion of the Church s liturgical journey through the life of Christ and the Gospel message. Its purpose is to celebrate the coming reign of Christ as King of the Earth and his completion of the renewed creation that marks the fullness of the Kingdom of God. That hope is born from the entire life of Christ and his teachings that have been celebrated in the seasons of the Church Year during the past twelve months. This Feast also provides an appropriate bridge to the new Church Year that begins next Sunday - the first Sunday of Advent. Guatemala Mission Trip 2019 March 8-16, 2019 Although it sounds a long way away, applications for our next Mission Trip to Guatemala will be available next Sunday. We have decided to get applications out sooner based on the feedback after our last mission trip. There will also be a couple of evening gatherings for people who are interested to get the facts before they apply. Completed applications need to be given to Father Darrell by Ash Wednesday, (Feb 14, 2018) and the team will be selected and announced Easter Day (April 1, 2018). After consultation with Mother Marilyn and Bishop Harvey, I am pleased that Paul and Kerry Critch have agreed to serve as team leaders. Please pray earnestly about your part in Guatemala To those whom much is give - much will be required!