Welcome to Farringdon Independent Church Thank you for being with us today. Everything you need for the service can be found in this booklet and in the hymn book at your seat in the church: the red Worship & Rejoice hymn book. Our service is typically about an hour. If you are looking for a spiritual home, we have a variety of services and programs to meet your needs. Please introduce yourself to the morning greeters or the hosts at coffee time in Narthex (front lobby) or to Rev. Vern Tozer & Rev. Wes Coburn after the service to learn more about what this church has to offer. If it turns out that Farringdon is not the right place for you, we will help you identify alternatives to explore. Washrooms are located on the lower level, either a barrier-free washroom below the Narthex, accessible via the elevator or stairs, or in the Christian Education wing - just ask one of the greeters for directions. Children`s programming during Fall, Winter and Spring occurs each week, with the children coming forward during the 2nd Hymn for a Children`s Time then on to Sunday School. Nursery age children are cared for the entire service, however, if your child would like to remain with you for the service that`s great too. Ask about our three, free mid-week young Christians nights. The Collection plate at Farringdon is a responsibility of members and adherents. You are welcome to make a financial contribution to support our ministries, however, if you are visiting us for the first time, we wouldn't expect you to make a financial gift anyway - we'd rather ask you to pay attention to God's blessings in your life, return next week, and make your gift then. If it is the 1st Sunday of the month, Christmas or Easter, we celebrate Corporate Communion, meaning all assembled sharing in the Holy Feast. The procedure for communion distribution is to each pew, and consuming all together. We believe our Lord Jesus Christ gave us a new commandment to serve as Jesus served, therefore in symbolic representation of this when communion, in bread and wine, is distributed the plate is passed to the second last person in the row and served to the last, then passed onward toward the middle where each person is served communion. You are welcome to share in the bread and wine at communion. The sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated immediately following the Morning Worship and Greeting at the door. All Christians are welcome. The service is brief. Please join us for refreshments after the service in the Narthex. Just follow the crowd and join in as a welcome child of God. If you are visiting for the first time, please let us know as we have a welcome gift for you. Page - 1 -
Farringdon Independent Church 287 Mount Pleasant Road, Brantford, Ontario N3T 1V2 519 759-2495 www.farringdonchurch.com Guest Ministers: The Rev. Vern Tozer & Rev. Wes Coburn Co-ordinator of Youth & Family Ministries: Mrs. Katelyn Hines Organist: Mr. Derek Tiller Church Administrative Assistant: Margot Brown Church Sexton: Mrs. Annett Holyomes CCLI# 11085659 Remembrance Day Service Corporate Communion Sunday, November 5, 2017 10:30 a.m. "Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for He is our God " (Psalm 95:6-7a) The Prelude I Basse sur le trompette ~ Felix Marchand The Prelude II Marche Solennelle ~ Edward Best The Chimes Summon Us to Worship Call to Worship Leader: We will bless the Lord at all times, People: God s praise is always on our lips; in the Lord our souls shall make their boast. Leader: The humble shall hear and be glad. Glorify the Lord with us. Together let us praise God s name. People: We sought the Lord and were heard, from all our fears set free. Page - 2 -
Prayer of Invocation Leader: Look toward God and be radiant; let your faces not be ashamed. When the poor cry out, the Lord hears them and rescues them from all their distress. People: Taste and see that the Lord is good. They are happy who seek refuge in God. First Hymn: O Valiant Hearts O valiant hearts who to your glory came Through dust of conflict and through battle flame; Tranquil you lie, your knightly virtue proved, Your memory hallowed in the land you loved. Proudly you gathered, rank on rank, to war As who had heard God s message from afar; All you had hoped for, all you had, you gave, To save mankind yourselves you scorned to save. Splendid you passed, the great surrender made; Into the light that nevermore shall fade; Deep your contentment in that blest abode, Who wait the last clear trumpet call of God. Long years ago, as earth lay dark and still, Rose a loud cry upon a lonely hill, While in the frailty of our human clay, Christ, our Redeemer, passed the self same way. Still stands His Cross from that dread hour to this, Like some bright star above the dark abyss; Still, through the veil, the Victor s pitying eyes Look down to bless our lesser Calvaries. These were His servants, in His steps they trod, Following through death the martyred Son of God: Victor, He rose; victorious too shall rise Page - 3 -
They who have drunk His cup of sacrifice. O risen Lord, O Shepherd of our dead, Whose cross has bought them and Whose staff has led, In glorious hope their proud and sorrowing land Commits her children to Thy gracious hand. The Remembrance Observation Flag Processional ~ Markus and Machaela Mathurin Reception of Flags ~ Rev. Wes Coburn & Rev. Vern Tozer National Anthem Laying of Wreath Poem O Canada ~ Khloe Jackson and Briauna VanSickle In Flanders Fields by John McRae Read by ~ Faith Symons-Caverly In Flanders fields the poppies grow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields. Last Post Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. Moment of Silence Piper s Lament Piper - Justin Willson Page - 4 -
Reveille Trumpeter ~ Bruce MacColl Poem For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon ~ 1917 Read by ~ McKenna Butler They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Royal Anthem Any who wishes, will answer - - We will remember them God Save the Queen God save our gracious Queen, Long live our noble Queen, God save the Queen: Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us; God save the Queen The Greeting Leader: The Lord be with you People: And also with you Announcements Call to Confession Prayer of Confession (in unison) O gracious and gentle and condescending God, God of peace, Father of mercy, God of all comfort: we confess before you the evil of our hearts; we acknowledge that we are too inclined toward anger, jealousy, and revenge, to ambition and pride, which often give rise to discord and bitter feelings between others and us. Too often have we thus both offended and grieved you, O long-suffering Father. Forgive us this sin and permit us to partake of the blessing you have promised the peacemakers, Page - 5 -
Assurance of Pardon who shall be called the children of God. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. The First Lesson: Genesis 12: 1-9 ~ read by Wanda Cole (After lesson) Leader: The word of the Lord People: Thanks, be to God The Second Lesson: Hebrews 11 : 1-10 ~ read by Lois (After lesson) Leader: The word of the Lord People: Thanks, be to God The Holy Gospel: Matthew 5 : 1-12 Leader: The Lord be with you People: And also with you Leader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew People: Glory be to Thee, O Lord Leader: The Gospel of Christ People: Praise be to Thee, O Christ. Second Hymn: 509 Onward Christian Soldiers Morning Prayers: (New) Farringdon Prayer (spoken in unison) Loving God our Heavenly Father, we thank you for welcoming us into your family of believers throughout the world. May our church always be a place that is a spiritual home to people of all ages. May we receive with open arms all who enter this place. May we embrace them with the love of Christ. May we remember our mission to share the good news of your forgiving love to all who seek you. Give us the grace and determination to be like our Saviour in the way we live, the way we love and the way we serve. Page - 6 -
We pray in Jesus name. Amen Lord s Prayer (sung in unison) 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. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those that trespass against us. 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! Collection of our Tithes and Offerings Offertory: Special Trumpet Selection ~ Bruce MacColl Offering Response: We give Thee but Thine own, What e er the gift may be; All that we have is Thine alone, A trust, O Lord, from Thee. Offertory Prayer Sermon 1 ~ Rev. Wes: Sermon 2 ~ Rev. Vern: Time to Reboot Time to Trust Third Hymn: 614 Let There Be Peace (sung twice) The Sacrament of Holy Communion The Apostles Creed I Believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His Only Son our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, Page - 7 -
and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the Holy Catholic Church; the Communion of Saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the Body; and the Life Everlasting. Amen. The Invitation The Prayer of Approach The Sanctus & Benedictus Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts; Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory; Glory be to Thee, O Lord most high. Amen Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The Consecration The Agnus Dei O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us Thy peace. The Fraction and Distribution Closing Hymn: 84 O God, Our Help in Ages Past The Benediction and The Choral Amen Go now in peace, never be afraid; God will go with you each hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true; Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and show you believe; Reach out to others so all the world can see. Page - 8 -
God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace, in faith and in love. Flag Processional The Organ Postlude: ~ Markus and Machaela Mathurin Bagpipes ~ Justin Willson We extend our Thanks to today s trumpeter Bruce MacColl And Bagpiper Justin Willson And our Youth for their participation in our Service of Remembrance today. Veteran of WWII, Allan Fallis is also in attendance for today s Remembrance Service. If you are visiting with us today we want to welcome you and thank you for joining us in worship of God this day. We hope your experience at Farringdon is a pleasant one and hope to see you again very soon! News and Announcements Assisting with Worship this Morning Remembrance Day & Corporate Communion Elders on Duty: David Kirk & Helen Kennedy James Locke & Wanda Cole Assisting Deacons on Duty: Bill Lovekin & Jim Butler - Collection Anna Locke & Steve Somerton-Communion Preparing the Altar: Georgie Smith & Wendy Bethune Door Greeter: Susan McMaster Assisting with Worship November 12 th Elder on Duty: Tini Vanderstelt Deacons on Duty: Beryl Verrall & Janice Wright Preparing the Altar: Pat Johnson Door Greeters: Bill and Janet Lovekin Page - 9 -
Our Guest Preachers November 5, 2017 ~ Rev. Vern Tozer & Rev. Wes Coburn Our New Minister November 12, 2017 ~ Rev. Mike Ratee Farringdon This Week Sunday, November 5 th 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:30 a.m. Thank you Luncheon Monday, November 6 th 7:00-8:30 p.m. Sr. High Bible Study (Gr. 8-12) Tuesday, November 7 th 10:00 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday, November 8 th 1:00 p.m. Ladies Aid Meeting 7:00 p.m. Special Meeting of Joint Board Thursday, November 9 th 6:30-8:00 p.m. Jr. High Youth Group-(Gr.4-7) 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Farringdon Next Week Saturday, November 11 th Remembrance Day Sunday, November 12 th 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:30 a.m. Reception Luncheon Monday, November 13 th 7:00-8:30 p.m. Sr. High Bible Study (Gr. 8-12) Tuesday, November 14 th 10:00 a.m. Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Kid s Club Thursday, November 16 th 6:30-8:00 p.m. Jr. High Youth Group-(Gr.4-7) 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Flowers for today s Service are placed in Memory of her Father Gerald McMechan and Veterans by Susan Daniels Page - 10 -
*Please find the minutes of the Congressional Meeting, held on October 29 th, 2017 in the Narthex for all Members. Committee Chairpersons are requested to submit 2018 Budget requests to Bill Lovekin no later than November 15th with detail to support the request including description, $ amount and timing. This morning for our Remembrance Day and Corporate Communion Service, Reverends Vern and Wes will conduct their final Church Service together as our Interim Ministers. Please stay after this service, for the Reception Luncheon in the Church Hall to show our sincere appreciation to both Vern and Wes for their Ministry to us these past many months. Rev. Mike Rattee becomes our full-time minister starting on Wednesday, November 8. On his first Sunday, November 12th, the Induction of Rev. Mike will form part of the service. There will be a Reception following this service in the Church Hall to welcome Rev. Mike and his family. The Pastoral Search Committee will assist with the set up prior to and the clean up after the Pot Luck Luncheon in the church hall. Please bring your favourite dish to share with others. Drinks will be provided for this function. We look forward to seeing our Farringdon Families there. 2017 Christmas Bazaar-November 18, 2017 Our Bazaar is fast approaching. A few volunteers are still needed for during the event. 9-11 am or 11am-1pm. Contact Anna Locke 519-802-8856. Bake sale items can be dropped off Friday November 17th at the church, 2-4pm and 7-9pm or the morning of the Bazaar 7-9am. Poinsettias will be available for purchase again this year. If you wish to preorder, a sign-up sheet is located in the Narthex. Page - 11 -
Our Annual Bake Sale for Sleeping Children around the World will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Coffee Hour, downstairs in the Church Hall. Please help us by donating home baking; pies, muffins, Christmas cookies and squares, loaves, cakes and any other Christmas baking. All proceeds will go to purchase bedkits for this charity. Let s try and send more bedkits this year. Thank you for all your support. Pat Trevor. The Queensway Bellringers will be performing their Christmas concert at a variety of retirement and nursing homes in the community during the months of November and December. These concerts are open to the public. Feel free to join us! A schedule is posted in the Narthex There will be a Special Meeting of the Joint Board on Wednesday, November 8th to focus on the completion of the Strategic Plan for Farringdon. Rev. Mike Rattee has confirmed that he will join us for that meeting. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. in the church Hall. It is hoped that all members of this Board will be able to attend. The document for discussion at this meeting can be found in the Elders and Deacons file folders in the Narthex. Please review/peruse this document prior to the meeting. David Kirk, Senior Elder Please note, November the 18th is our Annual Vendor Sale at the church and we are going to have a Christmas table. If you have any slightly used items for the table eg: ornaments, figurines, wrapping paper or any decorations that you would like to part with please bring them to the church the week before and put them in the old flower room or talk to me and I can do that for you. Thanking you in advance, Beryl... There is a new Farringdon Church Phone and Committee list in the Narthex. You may help yourself to one. Page - 12 -
This is your opportunity to hear an award-winning Pianist and a classical guitarist in concert at Fairview United Church on Thursday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. Featuring Pianist Deborah Park who has received awards and has played in Carnegie Hall in New York City three times. She will be joined by Steven Peacock a classical guitarist who has had concerts and recording engagements across Canada. Cost is just $15.00 with proceeds to Fairview United Church roof fund. Call: 519-752-8549 for tickets or purchase at the door. Be a part of the Farringdon Family Directory! Life Touch Church and Family photos will be at Farringdon THIS MONTH to offer family photos for the new Farringdon Church Directory. They will be available on the following dates; November 22, 23, 24 & 25, 2017. Members who have access to a computer can sign up by going to Farringdon s website. www.farringdonchurch.com On website, go to Members, in the drop-down menu, go to Announcements. Click on the image to reserve your spot. Today and next Sunday, James Locke will be set up in the Narthex to help people get signed up for a spot for their photo. Additionally, those who require assistance can call the Church office and sign up through the Church Administrative Assistant; Margot. Members away at that time can have their photos taken within a week of our schedule and be added to the Directory of our Church Family. This is a new feature of the Life Touch to serve us better so people will not miss out. For more information please contact Jim Butler. Bible Study is held on Tuesday mornings at 10:00a.m. at the Church. Come and Join us for Rev. Vern s final Bible Study at Farringdon! We will resume our study of the Gospel of Luke. It is informal and no previous knowledge of the Bible is required Page - 13 -
The most updated Farringdon Constitution has now been posted on the church website. If you are not on the internet at home, hard copies are available for pick up at the church office. Farringdon Members who would like to provide their email contact information for the Church Office are invited to email Margot so the Church Member email addresses can be kept current. Our new Church website is now LIVE farringdonchurch.com. If you need assistance please contact any member of our Communications Committee. For any Bulletin News or Announcements please contact Margot at the Church Office by Thursdays at: secretary@farringdonchurch.com Or 519 759-2495 Farringdon Church office hours are as follows: Tuesdays ~ 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays ~ 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursdays ~ 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. + Fridays ~ 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Page - 14 -
From Farringdon Church serving in World War I Capt. C. Gordon Cockshutt Pte Frank E. Coleman Pte John E. Coleman Corp. Francis D. Collins Corp. George R. Collins Leut. Reginald L. Houlding Corp. Charles Kirkby George Barnsdale Stewart Whitaker Harold Battye Gordon Billings Ben Bowler Murray Brooks Donald Calleya John Cronk William Durnford William Duckworth Kenneth Franklin E.R. Greenwood John Hales Reginald Kerr Donald Kerr Rea Pease Lyon Wilfrid McFadzean Walter Menzies Stewart Napier Mike Ovigan Harold Pease Harold Reid George Sweet Douglas Smith Ralph Smith Roger Shott Ernest L. Thornber James W. Varty Edison Pease Killed in Action Corp. Frank Waddington Leut. Harrison Waddington Leut. Frank C. Whitaker Leut. Ewart G. Whitaker Pte. Raymond B. Whitaker Pte G. Edward Whitaker From Farringdon Church serving in World War II Kenneth Barnsdale Kenneth Batson William Whitaker Louis Billings Lloyd Brooks John Coleman Jack Calleya Iden Deary John Duckworth William Flowers Morgan Franklin Gordon Greig Leonard Hurley Bruce Kerr Earl Ludlow Bruce McEwan Donald Meyers James Millar Leo Ovigan Diana Pease Kenneth Ruddy Dick Rock Arthur Shupe Donald Smith Allan Spicer Donald E. Thornber William Tayl J.R. Welsh Page - 15 -