St. David s Presbyterian Church 98 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John s, NL A1B 1R8 December 02, 2018 Advent I

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1 St. David s Presbyterian Church 98 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John s, NL A1B 1R8 December 02, 2018 Advent I Prelude: "Prelude" from Brook Green Suite- Gustav Holst "Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming" Traditional German Carol arr. Russell Robinson "Advent Jubilate!" Parker/Shackley "Coventry Carol" Traditional Carol arr. Tim Harrison Announcements Entry of the Bible Introit: "Nativity Carol" John Rutter Call to worship: One: The days are surely coming when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. All: Come, Lord Jesus, Come. One: He shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. All: Come, Lord Jesus, Come. One: Let us call on the name of God-With-Us, Emmanuel: All: Come, Lord Jesus, and give us hope. Opening Hymn: #122 Oh come, oh come, Emmanuel (v. 1,3,5,7) Prayer of Approach Unison prayer of confession: We confess that we are in need of hope, for we often fall prey to despair. Instead of turning to your light, we allow ourselves to live in the darkness. Forgive us for spending our energy on worry. Awaken us to the glory and splendor of your presence. Revive our hope. Restore us for your purposes so that we may see your kingdom s coming in our world. Let us participate in the celebration, adding our voices to the singing of angels, shepherds, magi, and all your faithful. Blessing, glory and honour be yours, Lord Jesus Christ. Come, Lord Jesus, come. The Lord s Prayer, Assurance of Pardon, Anthem: "The Holly And The Ivy" English Carol arr. Kirby Shaw Children s Hymn: #124 People in darkness Children s Time and Prayer The Word of God Proclaimed Prayer for Illumination Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16 (p. 1187) Psalm 25:1-10 (p. 823) 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 (p.1760) Luke 21:25-36 (p. 1568) Hymn: #146 Angels from the realms of glory Sermon: "Hope" Responding to the Word Offering, Offertory Prayer of Dedication, Doxology Hymn #79 Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession Depart to Serve Hymn: #120 Lo! Christ comes with clouds Benediction Choral Amen Instrumental Postlude: "How Great Our Joy!" Traditional German Carol based on "Jungst" Craig Courtney We WELCOME everyone to our worship today and pray that this hour might be one of refreshment and spiritual joy. Please make yourself known to us by signing our register near the church door as you enter our sanctuary. A Nursery for infants and toddlers is available through the door at the front right hand side of the Sanctuary. A Fellowship Time is held after worship in the Hall. Please come and join us. There is additional parking available for Sunday Mornings next door at Elizabeth Towers parking lot and across the street at the English School District parking lot.

2 St. David s is a lively congregation of people from many backgrounds, young and old, from Newfoundland, from mainland Canada and other places around the world. A very old congregation, begun in 1775 as The Dissenting Church of Christ at St. John s, it became part of the Presbyterian Church in Canada in 1938, and took the name St. David s in St. David s Presbyterian Church ~Welcomes All ~ Our historic roots nourish a mission-minded, scripture based church which seeks to express the faith for the modern day. Our aim is to foster a welcoming, loving and joyous spiritual community where all worshippers feel comfort and enjoyment. Church activities Newcomers welcome Board of Managers 4th Thursday of every Month Session 3rd Tuesday of every Month Prayer Shawl Ministry 1st Tuesday of every am AMS 2nd Sunday afternoon of every 12 :30 WA last Tuesday of every 12 noon Women s Bible Study Wednesdays noon) Quilter Group, Willing Hands Wednesday 1:00pm Good Companions (Seniors) Thursday 2:00 pm Choir practice Sunday 9 :30 am Call the Church Office for more details Minister: Rev. David Sturtevant Music Director: Brian Way Session Clerk: Lillian Crawford Manager on Duty: Anne Calver Elder on Duty: Penny Gillies Ushers: Tyler and Barret Church Administrator: Monica McNeill In case of emergency, St. David s has an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)! It is located on the wall just outside the Church Office St. John s, Newfoundland and Labrador Congregation founded in 1775

3 St. David s Presbyterian Church Announcements Thank-you: We would like to thank the TSO Orchestra and Nathan Cook for providing the music this morning. Envelopes: There are envelopes provided in the pews for the Balance the Budget Campaign the treasurer spoke on last week and also there are envelopes provided for next week s White Gift Sunday. Advent Luncheon: Come join us today in the Hall for the Advent Luncheon after the service! Prayer Shawl: Ministry will be meeting on Tuesday morning, December 4 10 am. Candlelight Service of Carols and readings: This is an invitation to take time out to relax, and escape the stress of Christmas preparations. Please come to a candle lit service of Carols, Christmas music and Advent readings in the Sanctuary followed by delicious refreshments in the Armour Room December 9th at 4PM. Leaving the food, decorations and gifts behind for just an afternoon may give a glimpse of all that God has done for us in giving His gift of Love. Christmas Hampers: Christmas Hampers will be packed and delivered on Thursday December 20 so if you are able to participate in assembling or driving please add your name to the sign up sheet found outside the Church office or contact Lillian Crawford Penny Gillies If you know of anyone requiring a hamper please contact the church office at Food for Thought Christmas Party and Chat with Ernst: With Christmas break just around the corner, Food for Thought will meet for the last time this term on Monday night Dec. 3. Note the change in time and venue. We plan to meet at 30 Oxen Pond Road (home of the Rollmanns) and start at 6pm to chat on the big screen with Ernst and his classmates in Wiler, Switzerland, where it will be 10:30pm. We hope everyone who has ever been part of FFT will join in, even if you haven t been able to come regularly this term. RSVP by Monday noon to let us know you are coming (so there will be plenty of food and treats for everyone) and to arrange transportation: hansrollmann at gmail.com or marcellarollmann at gmail.com. All meal donations for this term are very much appreciated. Thanks go out to Anne and Janet Calver for their donations of food in November, and to Penny Gillies and Kyle Samson for their donations in October. Monetary donations are also always welcome. Associate AMS Members: The AMS are asking their Associate Members to please pass in their donations and Piggy Banks to any member of the AMS or Bouwina Fogwill. Sunday School Sunday School Pageant, December 16, 2018 This year the Christmas Pageant will be offered, as has become the custom, during morning worship. Ms. Leslie Stuckless will have scripts ready for families next Sunday, November 25. Our pageant will be a little different this year, in that we are encouraging entire families, not only the children, (aunties, uncles, grandparents, church family, too!) to participate. For example, we will have whole families take the roles of shepherds, angels, innkeepers, wise men, Herod, priests and entourage, animals for the stable, Gabriel, Mary, Joseph, and of course, baby Jesus! In fact, one family has already offered to present the roles of "wise men"! Please check your calendars, and if your family is able to participate, please contact Leslie Stuckless or Sue Templeton to let us know what role(s) you would like to present. Please note the following dates: November 25- sign up for a role, pick up a script for your family to practice at home. December 2- deadline to sign up and to pick up a script December 9- pick up costumes after worship...can be adapted with stuff from home December 15- rehearsal (time to be decided by December 9) December 16- Pageant during Sunday worship If you have any questions, concerns and offers of assistance, Leslie and Sue would welcome them. Newsletters: The newsletter are available this week and if you would like to see it in colour look on our website at

4 December 2 - TSO Orchestra and Advent Luncheon December 9 - White Gift Sunday December 16 - Sunday School Pageant December 20 - Hamper Preparation December 23 - Communion Sunday December 24 - Christmas Eve Services Family Service - 6:30 pm Candlelight Service - 11:30 pm

5 Community Announcements Lady Cove Women's Choir is delighted to host the world renowned Finnish a cappella group Rajaton to sing one night only, January 29th 2019 at Holy Heart Theater. For those of you who have heard them before, I'm sure you will agree that this is an evening of wonderful music not to be missed. We are giving early access for the best seats to our incredible supporters, and therefore will not open up sales to the general public until November 7th. This gives you one week to avail of the presale tickets. Tickets are $50.00 (plus box office surcharge). These can be bought through the Holy Heart Box office or online. These tickets will make GREAT Christmas gifts and they will sell out fast. There are also a limited number of VIP tickets available which will include premium seats and an exclusive meet and greet with the members of Rajaton at a private home. These tickets are $ and there is a $95.00 tax receipt issued. To avail of the VIP tickets, please call as they will not be sold through the Holy Heart Theater or website. Hope for the Holidays The Salvation Army presents Hope for the Holidays - a Christmas gala of brass and choral music with special guest, Darrin Martin. The evening will feature pianist Brian Way, NewFound Brass and a 100 voice Festive Chorus. The audience will be invited to join in familiar carols and warm-hearted songs of the season. Begin your festive season with The Salvation Army in the elegant, century old surroundings of Gower Street Church on December 8th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at The Salvation Army Office at the Village Mall or at the door. Grief and Bereavement Information Session Date: December 11, 2018, Time: 7 9 p.m. Location: Old Cafeteria Conference Room at Dr. L. A. Miller Centre. Candle Light Vigil: To remember those who died by suicide. This annual community vigil is held to remember those who died by suicide and to support survivors of suicide loss. Gather in music, poems, prayers and candle lighting. You are invited to bring a framed photograph of your loved one to be displayed during the vigil. Music by Shelley Neville, Peter Halley, Dan Dillon, Judy Brazil, & Shannon Power. Please feel free to bring along sandwiches/cookies for tea following the vigil. This vigil is open to everyone regardless of faith! All are welcome. Date: Sunday, December 9, 2018, Time: 3:00 pm 4:00 pm Location: St. Patrick s Church, 6 Patrick Street, St. John s Parking: Church parking lot on Patrick Street.