Advent 3 - Joy. December 17, 2017 Holy Eucharist. The Rev. Chris Dowdeswell. Lana Hoffman & Susan Humphreys. Michael Siebert

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1 Advent 3 - Joy December 17, 2017 Holy Eucharist Celebrant Lay Reader Sidespeople Reader Music Accompanist The Rev. Chris Dowdeswell Russ Wall Lana Hoffman & Susan Humphreys Lana Hoffman Michael Siebert Amy Wiens St. Stephen s Anglican Church nd Ave NE Swift Current, SK S9H 2C7 (306) secretary@ststephenthemartyrsc.ca ststephenthemartyrsc.ca

2 Welcome to our service this morning! Please join in the congregational responses where bolded, and if you would like to use a hearing-assist device to help follow along in worship, one can be borrowed from the sound desk. Processional O Come, O Come Emmanuel (vs 5-7) 89 Please sing only verse 5-7. Verse 1 will be a solo. Celebrant People The Gathering of the Community The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. And also with you. Celebrant Let us prepare our hearts as we await our coming Lord. Silence is kept. Celebrant You raise the dead to life in the Spirit: Lord, have mercy. All Lord, have mercy. Celebrant You bring pardon and peace to the sinner: Christ, have mercy. All Christ, have mercy. Celebrant You bring light to those in darkness: Lord, have mercy. All Lord, have mercy. Celebrant May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. All Amen. Advent Candle Lighting: Joy Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, rejoice; let your forbearance be known to all, for the Lord is near at hand; have no anxiety about anything, but in all things, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. You have been gracious to your land, O Lord: you have restored the good fortune of Jacob. Collect God of power and mercy, you call us once again to celebrate the coming of your Son. Remove those things which hinder love of you, that when he comes, he may find us waiting in awe and wonder for him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

3 The Proclamation of the Word First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord s favour, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to provide for those who mourn in Zion to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display his glory. They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations. For I the Lord love justice, I hate robbery and wrongdoing; I will faithfully give them their recompense, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. Their descendants shall be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples; all who see them shall acknowledge that they are a people whom the Lord has blessed. I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations. Reader The word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. The prophet Anna announces the Saviour coming The angel speaks to Mary and Joseph Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem Song: Jesus our Brother Jesus our Brother, kind and good, Was humbly born in a stable rude And the friendly beasts around him stood. Jesus our Brother, kind and good. I, said the donkey, shaggy and brown, I carried his mother uphill and down; I carried his mother to Bethlehem town. I, said the donkey, shaggy and brown.

4 I, said the cow, all white and red, I gave him a manger for his bed, I gave him my hay to pillow his head. I, said the cow, all white and red. I, said the sheep with curly horn. I gave him my wool for his blanket warm; He wore my coat on Christmas morn. I, said the sheep with curly horn. I, said the dove from rafter high, Cooed him to sleep hat he should not cry; We cooed him to sleep, my mate and I. I, said the dove from rafters high. Mary and Joseph name baby Jesus The angels visit the shepherds The shepherds go to baby Jesus Mary and Joseph take baby Jesus to the temple Mary and Joseph speak to the priest Simeon and Anna Joy to the World 154 The Prayers of the People Response: Lord Jesus, come soon! SERMON Offertory Love Divine, All Loves Excelling 486 Prayer over the Gifts God of hope, renew in us the joy of your salvation and make us a living sacrifice to you, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. All things come of thee, O Lord, And of thine own, have we given thee. Amen.

5 The Celebration of the Eucharist Celebrant prays Celebrant Now with all creation we raise our voices to proclaim the glory of your name. All Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, (x2) heaven and earth are full, full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. (x2) Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. (x2) Celebrant prays Celebrant Therefore, Father, according to his command, All We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory. Celebrant prays Celebrant As our Saviour taught us, let us sing, All Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen. Celebrant God of promise, you prepare a banquet for us in your kingdom. All Happy are those who are called to the supper of the Lamb. Lamb of God Insert

6 Celebrant People The Communion The gifts of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. All baptized Christians are welcome to share in communion. If you are not baptized or would otherwise prefer, we invite you to cross your hands over your chest to receive a blessing Anthem Jesus Christ, The Apple Tree The congregation is invited to sing the communion hymns Communion Jesus, the Joy of Loving Hearts 70 Communion Deck Yourself, My Soul, with Gladness 78 Prayer after Communion Merciful God, may this Eucharist free us from our sins, fill us with unending joy, and prepare us for the birthday of our Saviour. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, who is Lord now and for ever. Celebrant All Blessing Announcements 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. Recessional O Come, Divine Messiah 95 Celebrant People Let us bless the Lord Thanks be to God.

7 UPCOMING EVENTS There will be no 8:30am services in December. The office will be closed from December 25 th to 28 th. December 18 Vestry 6:30pm ANNOUNCEMENTS Use your Smartphone or tablet to check out our new St Stephens App! Access the electronic bulletin each week, donate by credit card, and more! tinyurl.com/ststephensapp Swift Current Broncos Faith Night is on January 7th at 4pm vs. the Red Deer Rebels. Family and team skate will follow the game. There will be a special guest speaker and players will share about their chapel experience. Come out as a Collective Faith Community to support OUR team. Group rates apply. Please contact your Church leaders or Nathan Wiebe ( ) for more information. December 17 December 19 December 20 December 21 COMMEMORATIONS BIRTHDAY: Glenn Stewart BIRTHDAY: Les MacDonald BIRTHDAY: Laird Clifton BAPTISM: Corie Dey BAPTISM: Tyson Dey BAPTISM: Justine Garrett

8 December 21 December 24 December 25 December 31 Advent & Christmas Services Ecumenical Service - First United 12pm Advent 4 Love: BCP Holy 10:30am Christmas Eve - Family 4pm Christmas Day - Holy 10:30am First Sunday After Christmas: BCP Morning Prayer 10:30am

9 Prayers of the People General We pray for vigilance for all God s people and for the protection of those in the Armed Forces. Anglican Cycle of Prayer The Most. Rev. Fred Hiltz (Primate); The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson (Metropolitan); The Rt. Rev. Rob Hardwick, Bishop of Qu Appelle. Government Leaders Governor General Julie Payette; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; Lt. Gov. Vaughn Solomon Schofield; Premier Brad Wall; David Anderson, MP; Mayor of Swift Current, Denis Perrault; city council and all other government leaders. Companion Dioceses For the Bishops, clergy and congregations in the dioceses of Muyinga and Lichfield. Diocesan Prayers For the clergy, lay leaders, congregation and ministries of the parish of St. Martin, Raymore. For Director Rev. Dr. Eileen Scully and the Faith, Worship and Ministry department of the Anglican Church of Canada. Ecumenical Partners For the Swift Current & Area Ministerial Association; Our ecumenical partnerships: the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Anglican-Roman Catholic Covenant. For the clergy and congregation at Emmaus Mennonite Church. Parish Prayers St. Stephen s Anglican Church, Swift Current; The Rev. Chris and the Rev. Krista Dowdeswell and family, all lay readers, ministries and area impact. All in our hospital and special care homes, all who minister to them. All who have asked for our prayers, whether for healing, help or comfort, especially: Tom Mackie; Michelle Hetherton; Kathy Leer Mattice; Kevin & Margaret Johnson; Gloria Shabbits; Wesley Dyck; Howard Couch; Travis, Kirsten, Erika & Jesse Olson; Linda Packham; Mary Wells; Dr. Ron Young; Tanoj; Lindon; Erica; Catherine Lavallee and those known only to yourself. All those whose anniversary of death falls at this time. If you would like an item added to the prayer list, please contact us. Prayer requests will be included for one month unless requested otherwise.