ORDER OF WORSHIP December 10, 2017 Second Sunday of Advent Welcome to the Church of St. John the Evangelist. Thank you for worshipping with us. Whether you are a first-time visitor, a faithful parishioner or a returning friend, please know that you always have a place at God s table. As you enter today, may the gathering of this community strengthen you to take God s compassion and peace to a world in need of both. The Church of St. John the Evangelist 23 Water Street North, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 5A4 www.stjohn316.com 519-743-0228
HOLY COMMUNION AT EIGHT O CLOCK Book of Common Prayer, Page 67 Psalm 80:1/7 p.433 Celebrant Interim Transitional Minister Perry Chuipka EUCHARIST AT TEN O CLOCK Book of Alternative Services, Page 185 THE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY Celebrant Interim Transitional Minister Perry Chuipka Parish Notices During the Prelude we quietly prepare our hearts and minds for worship and refrain from unnecessary conversation Prelude: Improvisation (Dr. Gerrard Yun, Tamara Menon) Advent Contemplative Prayer... (Hymn p. 549) Our darkness is never darkness in your sight the deepest night is clear as the daylight. Silence Our darkness is never darkness in your sight the deepest night is clear as the daylight. Silence Advent Candle Lighting The second candle of Advent is the Candle of Peace. Peace is a word that we hear a lot. It is one of the things that we hope for. Christ brought peace when he first came to us and he will bring everlasting peace when, he comes again. (a person lights the candle of peace) We light the candle of peace to remind us that Jesus is the Prince of Peace and that through him peace is found. Congregation - Let us pray: Thank you God for the peace you give us. Help us to prepare the way for your coming with your peace. Be present with us, today, and every day to worship you, to hear your word, and to do your will by sharing your peace with each other. We ask it in the name of the one who was born in Bethlehem. Amen. Processional An Advent Processional... D. Pearson Greeting... p. 185
Opening Prayer... p. 185 Children s Focus Children s Recessional Today is the second Sunday of Advent. Advent is a time of preparation. We light this candle reminding us that we need more peace in our world. Prayer: (Together) Let us pray: Thank you God for the peace you give us through your Son. Remind us that Jesus is the Prince of Peace and that through him peace is found. Help us to be peace makers by sharing your peace with each other. We ask it in the name of the one who was born in Bethlehem. Amen. Collect for the Day... p. 269 THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD Jerusalem and Judah have been conquered and the leaders of the people have been deported to Babylon. But even in these seemingly hopeless times the prophet has a vision of the future, of God and the heavenly court. First Reading Isaiah 40:1-11... Nik Ward Campbell Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 (sung with congregation)... p.818 Aware that he will soon die, the author leaves his fellow Christians with a testimony of what being Christian demands. Some people denied that Christ would return because early Christians expected the world to end within their lifetimes. Second Reading Peter 3:8-15a...Deb Sheach Gradual Hymn 100:1-2... Comfort, Comfort Ye My People Both Isaiah and Malachi prophesied that, before the Messiah comes at the end of the era, a prophet will come to prepare the way for him. Now the awaited prophet arrives on the scene and ushers in the new era. Gospel Reading... Mark 1:1-8 Gradual Hymn 100:3... Comfort, Comfort Ye My People Sermon Interim Transitional Minister Perry Chuipka Silent Reflection Apostles Creed p. 189 The Prayers of the People Frank Millerd Please note the Prayers of the People come from the people. Intercessor: Let us pray, Response: Have mercy, O God. Confession, Silence, Absolution and Exchange of the Peace p. 191 THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Offertory Sentence: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. All flesh shall see the salvation of God. Luke 3:4,6
Offertory Hymn 103... On Jordan s Bank, the Baptist s Cry Prayer over the Gifts... p. 270 Eucharistic Prayer 1... p. 193 Sanctus/Benedictus... Hymnbook 689 Lord s Prayer (music on page 918)... top of p. 211 Breaking of the Bread 5... p. 212 Agnus Dei... Hymnbook 690 A Chalice has been prepared for those who wish to share in the Sacrament of the Holy Communion by means of intinction. It is located beside the font. You are invited to receive Prayers for Healing: After you have shared the Sacrament of the Eucharist or received a blessing and would like to receive prayers for healing with the laying on of hands, members of the healing prayer team will pray with you, in confidence, in the meditation space at the back of the church. Communion Hymn 102... Prepare the Way, O Zion Choir Anthem:... Improvisation...Prayer of Desmond Tuto (Dr. Gerrard Yun, Tamara Menon, Rebecca McKay, Nicholas Ward- Campbell) Silence Post Communion Prayers... p. 270, p.214 Transitional Prayer: Almighty God, in Christ you make all things new. In this time of transition, fill us with your Spirit, that it might quell our fears, and rekindle our passion to proclaim that Christ is in our midst. Grant us assurance of your healing love, that we may, with wisdom and understanding, continue the best of our past and present ministries. Bless us with vision and hope, that we might discern your will for us in the days to come. And give us the courage to leave behind all that hinders us from becoming the community you call us to be. Amen. The Blessing Recessional Hymn 108... Hark, a Herald Voice Is Sounding Dismissal (Response: Thanks be to God.) Organ postlude: The Postlude is the concluding offering of worship; Those who wish to leave during the Postlude are asked to do so quietly. If you know of someone who is ill or in hospital, please contact Archdeacon Perry.
Interim Transitional Priest The Venerable Perry Chuipka Assistant Clergy The Venerable Ken Cardwell The Reverend Paul Kett Churchwardens People s Warden Gillian Westwood Rector s Warden Marianne Mellinger, Deputy Wardens Terry Rothwell, Deb Sheach Director of Music Marlin Nagtegaal, BMus., MMus., U.M. Assistant Organist Sarah Cardwell Parish Nurse Elsie Millerd, RN, BN, DipCS, MTS Chalice Bearers for December 10, 2017 Ray Cloutier, Diane Roberts, Judy Shantz Prayer Ministry Intercessors for December 10,2017 Elsie Millerd, David Sapelak EVENTS FOR THE WEEK December 11 December 17 Tuesday December 12 1:00 p.m. Meditative Prayer Group St. Aidan s Altar Wednesday December 13 7:30 a.m. Early Eucharist with breakfast 7:00 p.m. Centering Prayer Thursday December 14 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice Sunday December 17 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Cover: The Macklin Bible -- Nicodemus Came to Jesus by Night from Art in the Christian Tradition http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?rc=54051
The Prayers of the People Dec.10, 2017 Please note the Prayers of the People come from the people. IN THE ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER PRAY for the Diocese of Western North Carolina in The Episcopal Church (USA), for Bishop Jose Antonio McLoughlin, and for the clergy and people of this diocese, and our common mission and ministry. PRAY for Linda, our Diocesan Bishop; Fred, our Primate; Mark, National Anglican Indigenous Bishop; Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Susan, National Bishop, and Michael, Bishop of the Eastern Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. In the Anglican Church of Canada we pray this week for the Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, The Most Reverend Fred Hiltz, and for his staff. In the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for the National Bishop Susan Johnson and the national staff of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. IN THE DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER PRAY for the people, parishes and clergy in Delaware Deanery, this week praying especially for St. John s, Glencoe; St. Jude s. Mount Brydges; Christ Church, Port Stanley; and St. Hilda s-st. Luke s, St. Thomas. FOR OUR COMPANION DIOCESE PRAY for the Diocese of Amazonia, companion Diocese of the Diocese of Huron. Pray for Bishop Saulo Mauricio de Barros as he concludes his ministry there; the Cathedral Church of St. Mary, and for the clergy and people of that Diocese. Pray for peace and safety in the troubled areas of the Diocese, and the country. FOR MEMBERS OF THE PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, KITCHENER WE PRAY this week for Patsy & Andrew Reeve, Patricia Reeve, Keith Regehr, Barbara & Ken Relph and their families. PRAY for Perry, our Interim Transitional Priest; for Ken and Paul, our assisting clergy, and the wardens and lay leaders of our parish. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED AND THOSE FOR WHOM FLOWERS ARE GIVEN TODAY
The flowers on the altar are given the glory of God and in loving memory of Anne Boich from the family. FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO ARE ILL WE PRAY this week for Colleen; Pat; Tracy; Marlin; Bruce; Miranda; Grace; John & family; Nicholas, Linda; Jean; Debbie; Clayton; David; Mary Ann; Heather; Catherine; Pat; Alan & Cherry; Dawn; Jennifer; Debbie; Katherine; Miriam; Allan; Helga & Gary; Bill; Sara; Valerie; Merrian. SPECIAL INTENTIONS Pray for the ministries of our parish including the Churchwardens, Parish Council, and key planning committees in their ongoing leadership. Pray for our Selection Committee as they work with our Bishop to continue the process of discernment and call. Raise up for us a pastor and priest who will lead us with compassion, understanding, and enthusiasm. PRAY for people who suffer from HIV/AIDS, for their families and for all who support them. As we enter this season of waiting, when darkness lengthens, pray for all who are homeless, and who live in substandard accommodation. Pray also for those for whom this season is anything but joy-filled. May they know your love, peace, and comfort. Parish Notices Advent in Church School: This week we'll continue the theme of being awake to God's presence in the world. We'll focus on John the Baptist and his message to Prepare the way of the Lord! For everyone. How are we preparing ourselves, our families, our communities, for the birth of love into the world? How do we clear space or prepare a place for God in our midst? Fundscrip Gift Cards/Cash Cards The next order will be placed on Sunday, December 10. ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST Lessons & Carols Mark the date in your calendar -- Sunday, December 18, 2016 7:00 PM
Advent Longing - An Invitation from our Bishop. We are encouraged by Bishop Linda to pause daily to spend 15 minutes with God in prayer, reflecting on the selected Collects and Scriptures. ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST Lessons & Carols Sunday, December 17, 2017 7:00 PM CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL FLOWERS: Anyone wishing to make a monetary donation towards the Christmas flowers in memory of loved ones, please use the envelopes marked Christmas Memorial Flowers. These envelopes are on the table in the Narthex. Please print clearly the information requested, and then place the envelope on the offering plate OR deliver it to the church office no later than Sunday December 18th. If you are donating by cheque, please make it payable to St. John s ACW. The memory (prayer) candles, located on the table by St. Aidan s altar, are used by many of our parishioners on a regular basis. Please consider helping the Altar Guild to defray the cost of these candles. Envelopes for your donation are on the table in the upper Narthex and all donations are very much appreciated. Host Families Needed for Japanese guests, two sessions: 1. January 27-Feb 3 (One week--high School Students) And/Or 2. February 15-27 (Two weeks--university Students) Remuneration is provided. Students have class from 9-3 M-F at St. John s Anglican Church in downtown Kitchener. Host families are asked to provide three meals a day (brown bag lunch on weekdays). High school students will need to be driven to and from the church. The university students can go by car or public transportation. This program is sponsored by the International Understanding Promotion Council, a Non-Profit Organization based in Japan and though NAST Homestay which has been doing cultural exchanges and English language programs since 1997. Join the fun! St. John s has hosted over 75 Japanese students since 2015. If you would like to host, please contact Gary French. Thank you! gfrench@iupc.jpn.org 226-646-1221