Last Sunday After Epiphany February 7, 2016

CHRIST CHURCH 5 Lawrence Street Amherst, N.S. Mailing address: P.O. Box 342, Amherst, N.S. B4H 3Z5 Telephone: Parish Office 902-667-2415 Parish Cell 902-669-1145 Parish Hall 902-660-3018 Fax: 902-667-3390 Email: christchurchamh@eastlink.ca Website: www.christchurchamherstns.ca Rector: Archdeacon Glenn Eason Associate Priest: The Rev. Charlotte Ross Parish Administrator: Natasha Farrow Organist: Sexton: Stephanie Mizuik Chris MacDonald CHRIST CHURCH, Amherst, N. S. Parish Council Members: Wardens Brian Hupman, Debbie Dove Past Warden Marie Osborne Secretary Brenda Manthorne Treasurer Jeff Marshall Dorothy Beal Marguerite Taylor Eleanor Perry Marilyn Hawkes Warren Murley Bob Sinclair Danny Khouri Chuck Goodwin Nancy Travis Diana Skinner Synod Delegates: Debbie Dove, Jeff Marshall Sunday School Co-ordinator: Marilyn Hawkes www.christchurchamherstns.ca Dynamic worshippers committed to Jesus Christ; serving and worshipping in the power of the Holy Spirit Last Sunday After Epiphany February 7, 2016

CHRIST CHURCH Amherst, N. S. Last Sunday After Epiphany February 7, 2016 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, Coffee Hour 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist E HOLY EUCHARIST The Gathering of the Community p. 185 The Gloria p. 186 Kyrie Eleison (Lord have mercy) p. 186 Trisagion p. 187 Collect of the Day Almighty God, on the holy mount you revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved son, wonderfully transfigured: mercifully deliver us from the darkness of this world, and change us into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. A Reading from the Book of Exodus. (34:29-35) Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. PSALM 99 (Repeat vs. 1) p. 837 A Reading from the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. (3:12-4:2) Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God GRADUAL HYMN 382 Praise to the Lord - 2 - E HOLY GOSPEL Reader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Reader: People: E READING Reader: People: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. (9:28-36) Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Christ. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. HYMN 354 Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing SERMON HYMN 502 You Are Salt for the Earth The Creed p. 189 The Prayers of the People God s glory makes Moses face radiant, and it transfigures Jesus as he prays on the mountain. Our lives, too, can become increasingly radiant as the Spirit transforms us. As God s people, let us pray to him now. Father, we long to shine with your light. Set our hearts on fire with love for you and for one another.

- 3 - Father, cleanse your Church of all hypocrisy, and focus our attention on you, so that divisions and barriers crumble to dust. Father, send lives of light among the darkness of injustice, corruption and despair, and strengthen those who are already shining in dark places all over the world. Father, come into our homes and make them places of welcome where your love is woven into all our relationships. Father, give courage to those who have to suffer physical pain or mental and emotional anguish. Enable them to draw on your resources and transform all our pain and sorrow. Father, welcome into your kingdom of everlasting light all who have come to point of death. Comfort those who miss their physical presence, and bring us all to spend eternity in the radiance of your presence. - 4 - Father, we thank you for the lives of those who have directed us to you, and for the way you never give up on us. Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. Confession and Absolution p. 191 The Peace p. 192 ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY HYMN 598 Go to the World E CELEBRATION OF E EUCHARIST Prayer over the Gifts Holy God, receive all we offer you this day, and bring us to that radiant glory which we see in the transfigured face of Jesus our Lord. Amen. Eucharistic Prayer 4 p. 201 The Lord s Prayer p. 211 The Breaking of the Bread #2 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.

- 5 - The Communion p. 213 [The Eucharist is a joyful celebration of our life together in Jesus Christ. All communicant members of other Churches are welcome to make their communion with us. The people s response to receiving the bread and the wine is Amen.] HYMNS DURING COMMUNION: 634 Jesus Remember Me Make Me A Channel of Your Peace Make Me a Channel of Your Peace 1. Make me a channel of your peace Where there is hatred, let me bring your love, Where there is injury, your healing power And where there s doubt, true faith in you. 2. Make me a channel of your peace Where there s despair in life, let me bring hope Where there is darkness, only light And where there s sadness, every joy. O Spirit, grant that I may never seek So much to be consoled as to console, To be understood as to understand, To be loved as to love with all my soul. 3. Make me a channel of your peace It is in pardoning that we are pardoned In giving to all that we receive And in dying that we re born to eternal life. Prayer after Communion Holy God, we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ. May we who are partakers of his table reflect his life in word and deed, that all the world may know his power to change and save. We ask this in his name. Amen. - 6 - Blessing and Dismissal p. 215 CLOSING HYMN 505 Be Thou My Vision ************************************** Thank you to everyone who helped or contributed in any way with the Pancake Supper Friday. Without your support and hard work it wouldn t be the success that it is. ***************************************** WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service - Plan to attend the service and stay following for hot cross buns. 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service - Plan to attend the service and stay following for hot cross buns. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, Coffee Hour 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 10:30 a.m. Bible Study URSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice 8:00 p.m. Parish Council, Special Financial Meeting SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 ST 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, Coffee Hour 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

- 7 - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 10:30 a.m. Bible Study SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Annual General Meeting 12:00 p.m. Parish Potluck Luncheon. (Everyone welcome) ******************************* Annual General Meeting - February 28 Reports are now due. Please forward to Natasha as soon as possible. ******************************** FORWARD DAY BY DAY- Daily Bible readings for February, March and April are available at the back of the church. Cost is only $1.50. Take Heart ******************************** The AST Arts & Theology Committee is pleased to present Take Heart AMULTI-MEDIA EXHIBITION of Photography / Stained Glass / Ceramics / Pottery / Painting. AST ART GALLERY SPACE AST Library, 624 Francklyn Street, Halifax, NS SHOW RUNS February 4 to March 4, 2016 MORE INFORMATION, INCLUDING ARTIST BIOS: www.astheology.ns.ca/astarts/takeheart Or call 902-496-7943 EVERYONE WELCOME! - 8 - ************************************ Receipts are now available for pick-up at the back of the church. CYCLE OF PRAYER *********************************** Retired Clergy in Prince Edward Island Region: - The Rev. Ann Bush and Gordon - The Rev. Canon James Ibbott and Nancy - The Rev. Ted Morgan and Carol - The Rev. Lorraine Quinn and Milfred - The Rev. Douglas Sherren and Dorothy - The Rev. Al Meloche, Deacon, and Londie - The Rev. Madonna Fradsham and Clar Widows: Mrs. Catherine Tuck PROVINCIAL PRAYER CARE The Primate and the Council of General Synod - Archbishop Fred Hiltz **********************

- 9 - - 10 - H e lpus I cec a stle B u ilda o rsc C om u lpture m un i ty Live, Work or Play in Amherst? Come Shape The Community s Future Amherst Outdoor Play Day is coming to Dickey Park Sunday Feb 14th 2 4 pm as part of the Amherst Winter Carnival! This year we will be following the Town of Riverview NB's lead and creating a community ice castle or sculpture. We need your help! We need hundreds of ice bricks. Please start saving your cartons and follow the directions below to create Ice Blocks! Let's Go Amherst!!! Directions for blocks 1 For each block you will need a 2L milk or juice cardboard carton 2. Apply a thin layer of cooking spray inside the carton The Town of Amherst along with Engage Nova Scotia invite residents of Amherst and its surrounding areas to a conversation about the way things are, the challenges ahead, and the opportunities to make our home one of the best places to live in the province. Your ideas, thoughts and opinions matter. The evening will be interactive with an opportunity to contribute your thoughts using a voting pad, and with some conversation to follow. Sign up now to be a part of making Amherst s future happen. Let s Face Tomorrow Together - Everyone Matters. 3. Fill with water leaving room for water to expand. You can add food colouring 4. Put the ice blocks in your freezer or outside for several days. They need time to freeze so start early! When: Where: February, 17, 2016-6-9 pm Amherst Fire Hall 62 Albion Street, Amherst, NS 5. It will be much easier to open the cartons at the ice castle build if you cut the top off you cartons and make a slit down one side before you arrive Contact: The Town of Amherst - 902-667-3352 Sign Up: www.engagenovascotia.ca/amherst