St. John s Anglican Church Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

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1 Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Epiphany November 18, 2018 St. John s Anglican Church Lunenburg, Nova Scotia Priest-in-Charge: Reverend Alvin Westgate Organist & Choir Director: Barbara Butler To all who mourn or need comfort, To all who are weary and need rest, To all who seek friendship, To all who desire to grow in relationship with God To all who yearn to pray, To all who need a Saviour, And to all whoever will worship, This Church of St. John s opens wide its doors and in the name of Christ our Lord, says - WELCOME. Alvin s Message Welcome to the Church of Saint John Today the Holy Gospel has two parts. The first two verses Jesus foretells of the destruction of the Holy City of Jerusalem. The temple and the city was destroyed by the Roman legions in 7O,CE. At that time there was an insurrection by Zealots and other groups; the Roman Empire responded quickly and with full military power killed and destroyed anything in their path. The Christian community dispersed throughout Palestine; in so doing they carried The Good News with them. What large stones! Most of the temple stones were thirty-seven and a half feet long, 18 feet wide and 12 feet thick. Powerful engines of war, by the Romans, quickly reduce the temple and the city to rubble. All that is left of the second temple is what today we call The Wailing Wall. This is the foundation upon which the temple sat. The second part of the Gospel story reminds us not to be lead astray. Many will come in my name and they will lead you astray. Jesus tells the disciples and us to stand firm in the faith that Jesus has delivered to us. His word can not be taken away. Love prevails in the end. The cross is the victory and the path we are to travel. Fr. Alvin LAY MINISTERS TODAY Lay Readers: 8:30 am Robert MacMillan; 10:30 am Charlene Demone Lectors: 8:30 am Susan Foote, Duncan Crowdis 10:30 am Mary Meisner, Aisling Curtin Sidespersons: 10:30 am Peter & Lydia Smith NEXT SUNDAY NOVEMBER 25th Lay Readers: 10:30 am Heather Hyson Lectors: 8:30 am Linda Macdonald, Carolyn Hogg 10:30 am Sunday School Families Sidespersons: 10:30 am Sunday School Families Today we baptize Chloe Christina Bower, daughter of Adam and Christina Bower and welcome her into the family of God. Let us celebrate with her as we pray for her and her parents and godparents. 2

2 The Holy Eucharist The Communion setting today comes from Lift Every Voice and Sing, an African American Hymnal Prelude: A gospel hymn sing begins at 10:10 am. Your requests from either the black binders or Common Praise are welcome. Opening Hymn #359 This is the Day Children s Talk The Gathering of the Community Celebrant The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. All And also with you. All Glory To God Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Glory, Glory, hallelujah, Lord we praise your Holy name (repeat) Glory to God in the highest and peace to his people on earth Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, We worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory Lord Jesus Christ, only son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, Glory, Glory, hallelujah, Lord we praise your Holy name (repeat) You take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us, You are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, You alone are the Lord, You alone are the most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, In the glory of the Father. Glory, Glory, hallelujah, Lord we praise your Holy name (repeat) Amen Music by Carl Haywood from Mass for Grace 3 The Collect of the Day Almighty God, you sent your Son Jesus Christ to be the light of the world. Free us from all that darkens and ensnares us, and bring us to eternal light and joy; through the power of him who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Proclamation of the Word A READING FROM THE FIRST BOOK OF SAMUEL On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters; but to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the Lord had closed her womb. Her rival used to provoke her severely, to irritate her, because the Lord had closed her womb. So it went on year by year; as often as she went up to the house of the Lord, she used to provoke her. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat. Her husband Elkanah said to her, "Hannah, why do you weep? Why do you not eat? Why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?" After they had eaten and drunk at Shiloh, Hannah rose and presented herself before the Lord. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the temple of the Lord. She was deeply distressed and prayed to the Lord, and wept bitterly. She made this vow: "O Lord of hosts, if only you will look on the misery of your servant, and remember me, and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a male child, then I will set him before you as a nazirite until the day of his death. He shall drink neither wine nor intoxicants, and no razor shall touch his head." As she continued praying before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. Hannah was praying silently; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard; therefore Eli thought she was drunk. So Eli said to her, "How long will you make a drunken spectacle of yourself? Put away your wine." But Hannah answered, "No, my lord, I am a woman deeply troubled; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord. Do not regard your servant as a worthless woman, for I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation all this time." Then Eli answered, "Go in peace; the God of Israel grant the petition you have made to him." And she said, "Let your servant find favour in your sight." Then the woman went to her quarters, ate and drank with her husband, and her countenance was sad no longer. They rose early in the morning and worshipped before the Lord; then they went back to their house at Ramah. Elkanah knew his wife Hannah, and the Lord remembered her. In due time Hannah conceived and bore a son. She named him Samuel, for she said, "I have asked him of the Lord." The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 1 SAMUEL 1:4-20 4

3 PSALM REFRAIN Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you. I have said to the Lord, You are my Lord, my good above all other. All my delight is upon the godly that are in the land, upon those who are noble among the people. R But those who run after other gods shall have their troubles multiplied. Their libations of blood I will not offer, nor take the names of their gods upon my lips. R O Lord, you are my portion and my cup; it is you who uphold my lot. My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; indeed I have a goodly heritage. R I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; my heart teaches me, night after night. I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not fall. R My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; my body also shall rest in hope. For you will not abandon me up to the grave, nor let your holy one see the Pit. R You will show me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy, and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore. R Psalm 16 A READING FROM THE LETTER TO THE HEBREWS And every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, "he sat down at the right hand of God," and since then has been waiting "until his enemies would be made a footstool for his feet." For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. And the Holy Spirit also testifies to us, for after saying, "This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds," he also adds, I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more." Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin. Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. HEBREWS 10:11-25 Gradual Hymn I Will Trust in the Lord (No. 12 in Black Binder) I will trust in the Lord (til I die). Sister will you trust in the Lord ( til you die). Brother will you trust in the Lord ( til you die). I m gonna treat my neighbor right (til I die). I m gonna hold my saviour s hand (til I die). 5 Gospel Reader The Lord be with you. People And also with you. THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO MARK People Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. As Jesus came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!" Then Jesus asked him, "Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down." When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, "Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?" Then Jesus began to say to them, "Beware that no one leads you astray. Many will come in my name and say, 'I am he!' and they will lead many astray. When you hear of wars and rumours of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs." The Gospel of Christ. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. MARK 13:1-8 Presentation and Examination of Candidate Parents and sponsors say, I present Chloe Christina Bower to receive the sacrament of baptism. Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is nurtured in the faith and life of the Christian community? Parents and sponsors, I will, with God s help. Celebrant Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow into the full stature of Christ? Parents and sponsors, I will, with God s help. Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God? Answer I renounce them. Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? Answer I renounce them. Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? Answer I renounce them. Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Saviour? Answer I do. Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? Answer I do. Do you promise to obey him as your Lord? Answer I do. Question to the congregation, Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support Chloe in her life in Christ? People We will. 6

4 Prayers for the Candidates Let us now pray for Chloe Christina, who is to receive the sacrament of new birth. Deliver her, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. Open her heart to your grace and truth. Fill her with your holy and life-giving Spirit. Teach her to love others in the power of the Spirit. Send her into the world in witness to your love. Leader Bring her to the fullness of your peace and glory. For all who are afflicted with pain, sorrow, loneliness, the frail aged, the disabled, and those who care for them. Please mention aloud or silently those loved ones for whom you wish to pray: Joseph Carnevale, Patrick Chapman, Joann Mooney, and Jasmine Saunders. For this we pray to the Lord, saying, People: Lord, hear our prayer. Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen Baptism Procession Hymn #37 We'll Sing in the Morning Thanksgiving over the Water - The celebrant blesses the water. The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over water the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through water you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In water your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life. We thank you, Father, for the water of baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Now sanctify this water by the power of your Holy Spirit, that Chloe 7 who you have called may be cleansed from sin and born again to new life, and may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Saviour. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honour and glory, now and for ever. Amen. The Baptismal Covenant Let us join with Chloe who is committing herself to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant. Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, The Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in God the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Will you continue in the apostles teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? People I will, with God s help. Will you persevere in resisting evil and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? People I will, with God s help. Will you proclaim by word and example the good news of God in Christ? People I will, with God s help. Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbour as yourself? People I will, with God s help. Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? People I will, with God s help. Will you strive to safeguard the integrity of God s creation, and respect, sustain and renew the life of the Earth? People I will, with God s help. The Baptism Chloe Christine Bower, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Holy Chrism I sign you with the cross +, and mark you as Christ s own for ever. 8

5 Baptism Hymn #37 We ll Sing in the Morning Oh, how deep your holy wisdom! Unimagined, all your ways! To your name be glory, honour! With our lives we worship, praise! We your people stand before you, water washed and Spirit born. By your grace, our lives we offer. Recreate us; God, transform! The following prayer is said together: Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon Chloe your servant the forgiveness of sin, and have raised her to the new life of grace. Sustain her, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give her an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen. The Giving of the Light Receive the light of Christ, to show that you have passed from darkness to light. Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. The Welcome We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood. Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for Bermuda (Extra-Provincial to Canterbury) Bermuda - (Bermuda) The Rt Revd Nicholas Dill. Diocesan Cycle: Pray for Parish of Shelburne, Rev Ed Trevors and Naniya; Parish of South Queens, Rev Cherry Workman, Rev Judy Cross, Associate Parish Priest, and Glenn. Local Ministerial: Pray for the Congregation of Zion Lutheran Church, Rev. Rick Pryce and Deborah. Fisheries: Adams & Knickle - Maude Adams; Clearwater - Fundy Leader. The Peace All stand, and the celebrant addresses the people. The peace of the Lord be always with you. All And also with you. The assembly greets one another in the name of the Lord. 9 The Celebration of the Eucharist The Preparation of the Gifts Offertory Hymn #352 Amazing Grace arr. Schrader Representatives of the parish present the gifts of bread and wine for the Eucharist. Each one as they are able, makes an offering to the Lord for the needs and responsibilities of the Church to be placed on the altar. The Prayer over the Gifts Holy God, in this eucharist we renew our baptismal covenant. Help us, through our offering this day, to renounce all things that draw us from your love. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Great Thanksgiving - Eucharistic Prayer The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of heaven and earth; we give you thanks and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord, who on this first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. In our unending joy we echo on earth the song of the angels in heaven as we raise our voices to proclaim the glory of your name. (Sung) Holy, Holy (repeat) Holy, Lord God of hosts Heaven and earth are filled with your glory Hosanna in the highest Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, of the Lord Hosanna in the highest (repeat) Music by Grayson Warren Brown from A Mass for a Soulful People We give thanks to you, Lord our God, for the goodness and love you have made known to us in creation; in calling Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Saviour and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night he was 10

6 handed over to suffering and death, a death he freely accepted, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, Take, eat: this is my body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, Drink this, all of you: this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me. Let us proclaim the mystery of our faith. Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. We offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts, that they may be the sacrament of the body of Christ and his blood of the new covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we, made acceptable in him, may be sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, reconcile all things in Christ, and make them new, and bring us to that city of light where you dwell with all your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation; by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory are yours, almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen. The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread We break the bread of life, and that life is the light of the world. God here among us, light in the midst of us, bring us to light and life. The gifts of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God. The Communion Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, grant us peace. Music by Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis The celebrant and people then receive communion. The body of Christ (given for you). The blood of Christ (shed for you). The communicant responds each time, Amen. 11 Hymn during Communion: Let Us Break Bread Together 1. Let us break bread together on our knees. (repeat) Refrain: When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. 2. Let us drink wine together on our knees. (repeat) Refrain 3. Let us praise God together on our knees. (repeat) Refrain Choir Anthem during Communion: Peace Like a River - arr. Raney Prayer after Communion Gracious God, in this sacrament we have shared the body and blood of Christ. May we who have been nourished by holy things bear witness to his light, and share in his eternal priesthood; for he is Lord forever and ever. Amen. 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. Blessing & Sending Out May the God of peace, make you perfect and holy, and keep you safe and blameless, in spirit, soul and body, for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; The blessing of God almighty, Father + Son, and Holy Spirit, be with you now and remain with you always. Amen. Go in joyful hope to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Closing Hymn: I Will Rejoice (No Black Binder) Refrain: I will rejoice, I will be glad, I will praise God who holds my life, in his hands (repeat) 1. I will praise the Father, I will praise the Son, I will praise the spirit for evermore. Refrain 2. I will praise the Father, each and ev'ry day, and I will sing his love songs for evermore. Refrain Postlude: Great is the Lord arr. Schrader Duty Schedule Nov. 18th 2018 Promised Doves...Anne Spence...Laura Eisnor Rainbow Sunshine...Christina Pottie...Jasmine Saunders The Giraffes...Wayne Dodge Golden Dogs...Emmi Fraser General Assembly...Emmi Fraser Musical Support..Lorne Spence/Wendell Eisener 12

7 NOTICES WHITE GIFT SUNDAY It is that time of year again to think of preparing a gift for someone in need. Please wrap and mark it for a boy or girl, woman or man. White Gift Sunday is December 9 th. Please bring your gift to the church and we will see that it gets delivered to the local folks in need. Advent/Christmas Newsletter items should be sent to Brian and Janice Kenefick no later than Monday, November 19 th. We encourage all committee heads to get their articles in and them to cynffig@eastlink.ca Your input helps to make the Newsletter so relevant. Father Alvin's Appreciation Dinner Monday, November 26 th at the Parish Hall. 5:30 for 6:30pm dinner. As this is a congregation sponsored event, there is no 'ticket cost'. A reminder to please indicate whether you are attending (and whether you will need a drive) on the Sign-up Sheet in the Church or Parish Hall. Any questions, please contact a member of the Congregational Development Committee. Thank you! Music Announcements: Caroling at the Waterfront Friday, November 23 at 6:30 pm with St. John s choir members and other choristers in the community. Musique Royale presents the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra on Saturday, November 24 at 7:30 pm. Guest pianist is Blue Rocks native Kathryn Wagner, winner of the orchestra s 2018 concerto competition. Advance tickets are $25 and available at Shop on the Corner. Tickets at the door are $30 and for students, $10. Musique Royale presents 100 Candles with Janelle Lucyk, soprano; Jeff Reilly, bass clarinet and Peter Togni, organ on Saturday, December 1 at 7:30 pm here at St. John s. Advance tickets at $20 are available at Shop on the Corner. December Cookie Concert on Saturday, December 1 at 2 pm at the Lunenburg School of the Arts features Bach to Beatles with guitarist Vladimir Sitnikov. Admission is $5 at the door. For ages 4 and under admission is free. STORIES UNDER THE STARS The Youth Ministries of the Churches of Lunenburg invite you to hear the Stories Under the Stars on Friday, December 14 th at 6pm at St. John s Church. Invite a friend, wear your PJ s and snuggle in for Christmas stories and learn about the stars on our sanctuary ceiling. Refreshments will be served. 13 The Santa Claus Parade - Saturday, November 24 th at 3pm in Lunenburg Fellow parishioner, Joseph Carnevale has been undergoing chemo in the VG Hospital, Halifax for some time now. It would be appreciated if someone would be able to help with giving Joseph a drive to or from the city, so that he is able to be home on weekends during his treatment. Here are the dates a drive is required: Leaving Lunenburg Monday, December 10 th after 1pm to go to the hospital. Leaving the VG Hospital Friday, December 14 th after 12 noon to come home to Lunenburg. If anyone is able to assist with transportation, please call Joseph at The Mission to Seafarers Christmas Shoe Box Program helps to make Christmas special for seafarers away from home. Each shoe box gift would include a woolen hat, scarf, gloves or mitts, socks, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush and disposable razor, playing cards, hard candy and a small memento of your community or area. A Christmas card with your return address is optional. Wrap the top and bottom separately. Drop off your shoe box gifts at the church by December 8 th. CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS It is the tradition at St. John s for parishioners to make a special contribution to the church in memory of Departed Loved Ones. Donations may be made to the Memorial Fund, the Discretionary Fund to help local people in need, Flower Fund, Food Bank. Kindly contact Mary at the Parish Office no later than December 11 th so that acknowledgements can be included in our Christmas bulletins. Again this year we are placing Wreaths in the church in Memory of Loved Ones. The cost for the wreath is $ The 11th Annual Lunenburg Community Christmas Dinner tickets are available at the Shop on the Corner. Price $10. The full Christmas Dinner will be served at 100 pm, December 25th with doors opening at 12:30pm. St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church, Lunenburg invites you to their Annual Dessert & Silent Auction Nov. 30th 6-7:30 PM. Desserts, tea, coffee and door prizes at Central United Church Lunenburg. Tickets are available from Josie Fralick or Jane Knickle Fishermen s Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a Holiday Bake Sale to raise money for our hospital on Saturday, November 24 th. The sale is open from 10:30am - 2:30pm. Your support with donations of Baked Goods, Jams, Jellies or Preserves would be appreciated. Tax receipts will be issued for cash donations of $10.00 or more. Donations may be delivered to 184 Lincoln Street Friday 1-4pm or Saturday 9-10am. 14

8 BOOK CLUB The next Book Club meeting will be held in the parish hall on Tuesday, December 4 at 6:30pm. The adults will discuss the book The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom. The youth will continue to read Does My Head Look Big in This by Randa Abdel-Fattah. FUNDRAISER FOR RECTORY RENOVATIONS The interior of the Rectory needs a huge facelift that is long overdue. This project will start immediately as we want to create an inviting environment for Rev. Laura Marie to use the Rectory to carry out her ministry in our parish. You can help us do it right with a donation to the Rectory Renovation Fund. We are targeting to raise $10,000 to complement the amount that we feel we can draw from our operating accounts and monies committed from the St. John s Heritage Foundation. Church Humour A CAR FOR CHRISTMAS A young man had recently passed his driving test and decided to ask his clergyman father if there was any chance of him getting a car for Christmas, which was still a couple months away. 'Okay, Son,' said his father 'Tell you what I'll do: you do some serious "Christmas prep" ~ get your grades up to 'A's and 'B's, work on your Bible study, and get that ridiculously long hair cut off ~ and I'll consider the matter very seriously.' December rolled around and the boy went back to his father and asked again about a Christmas car. 'Son,' said the Reverend, 'I'm really impressed by your commitment to your studies. Your latest grades are excellent and the work you've put into your Bible studies is very encouraging. Unfortunately, there were 3 conditions to our agreement, and I'm sorry to say I'm very disappointed that you haven't had your hair cut yet.' The minister's son was a smart young man who was never lost for an answer. 'Well Dad,' he quickly replied, 'In the course of my Bible studies I've noticed the illustrations of Moses, Samson, John the Baptist, and especially Jesus, all depict them with long hair. I'm just following in the footsteps of the great men in Biblical history.' His father smiled and said 'I'm proud of you, Son. You're absolutely right; all the great men of the Bible certainly did have long hair! And since you're following in their footsteps, I take it you'll be content to walk everywhere.' When his son frowned he added, 'None of them had cars, either.' Parish Contacts PRIEST-IN-CHARGE: Rev. Alvin Westgate SECRETARY: Mary Wagner PARISH OFFICE: stjohnslunenburg@bellaliant.com; WEB: HONORARY ASSOCIATES: Rev. Linda Macdonald , Rev. Oliver Osmond St. John s Anglican Church, PO Box 238, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0 PARISH WARDENS Duncan Crowdis Blake Starratt Robert MacMillan CHAIR OF PARISH COUNCIL Brooke Nodding ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR Barbara Butler HAND BELLS Sharon Hill CHIMER Peter Allen TREASURER Dan Sargeant ALTAR GUILD Maureen Moffatt, Ann Grandy, Barbara Simonds PASTORAL VISITATION Vacant at this time PRAYER & HEALING MINISTRY Linda Macdonald SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT Vacant at this time HERITAGE Roger Demone MUSIC Jane Ritcey Moore PROPERTY Wayne Dodge LADIES GUILD Susan MacMillan ACW Barbara Nowe ACW CATERING Patty Tanner LAY READERS Roger Demone SERVERS Sheila Morris SUNDAY SCHOOL & NURSERY Rena Demone TOURS Peter Allen CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Mary Meisner FOOD BANK Laura Roblee MEALS ON WHEELS Laura Roblee , Barbara Simonds PLANNED GIVING Jim Eisenhauer PWRDF David Penney REGIONAL COUNCIL Mary Meisner, Betty Lou Olivier SAFER CHURCH Duncan Crowdis SYNOD DELEGATES Haigh Carthew, Robert MacMillan CUSTODIAN Paul Woodley SEXTON Paul Woodley NEWSLETTER Janice & Brian Kenefick WEBSITE Grant Dixon