CHRIST CHURCH Amherst, NS 17 th Sunday after Pentecost September 16, 2018
CHRIST CHURCH Amherst, N.S. 17 th Sunday After Pentecost SEPTEMBER 16 th, 2018 8:30 a.m. - Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School, Coffee Hour 11:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist THE HOLY EUCHARIST The Gathering of the Community p. 185 The Gloria p. 186 Kyrie Eleison Trisagion p. 187 The Collect of the Day Almighty God, you call your Church to witness that in Christ we are reconciled to you. Help us so to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who hear it may turn to you; 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 Proverbs. (1: 20-33) Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. PSALM 19 p. 725
- 3 - A Reading from the Letter of James. (3: 1-12) Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. GRADUAL HYMN # 5 - CCSB - Be Still for the Presence of the Lord THE HOLY GOSPEL Reader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. (8: 27-38) People: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. THE READING Reader: The Gospel of Christ. People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. HYMN # 649 - Breathe on Me, Breath of God SERMON HYMN # 86 - More Than We Can Ask or Imagine The Creed p. 189
- 4 - The Intercessions Loving obedience to God is shown by Jesus to be a quality rich in courage and wisdom, a quality to be highly respected. As sons and daughters of our heavenly Father, responding to his call, let us bring to him our needs and concerns. That we may all learn to think God s way and desire to do his will above everything else; that we may be ready to suffer if necessary, and put ourselves out, and do that cheerfully, considering it a privilege. In the spirit of obedience: we ask your guidance. That the craving to be most powerful may be transformed into a yearning for mutual respect and harmony; that wealth may not shout louder than right, and the whisper of truth may be heard above the clamour of expediency. In the spirit of obedience: we ask your guidance. That within our homes and places of work we may practice self-discipline in all that we say, and in the way it is said, using our mouths to speak wisely and positively with love in both hearts and voices. In the spirit of obedience: we ask your guidance.
- 5 - That those whose bodies or spirits are heavy with suffering may be given courage and hope, ease from the pain, and healing to wholeness. That we may know how best to help them. In the spirit of obedience: we ask your guidance. That those who have died in faith may rise to eternal life, and that we may so live on earth that we are all prepared for meeting you face to face in heaven. In the spirit of obedience: we ask your guidance. That, as we rejoice in the perfect love and obedience of Jesus, we may find his life transforming ours. Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. Confession & Absolution p. 191 THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST p. 192 The Preparation of the Gifts
- 6 - OFFERTORY HYMN # 500 - Sister, Let Me Be Your Servant Prayer Over the Gifts Holy God, accept all we offer you this day. May we who are reconciled at this table bring wholeness to our broken world. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. Eucharistic Prayer 2 p. 196 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. The Communion p. 213 Holy Eucharist is a joyful celebration of our life together in Jesus Christ. All baptized Christians are welcome to receive communion here. The response to receiving the bread and the wine is Amen. If you would like to come forward and receive a blessing instead of the bread and wine, please cross your arms as you come to the rail.
- 7 - HYMNS DURING HOLY COMMUNION: # 10 - CCSB - Father, we love You # 531 - You Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord Prayer after Communion God of peace, in this eucharist we have been reconciled to you and to our neighbours. May we who have been nourished by holy things always have the courage to forgive. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. Doxology p. 214 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 & Dismissal p. 215 ANNOUNCEMENTS CLOSING HYMN # 572 - Let There Be Light ******************************
- 8 - CYCLE OF PRAYER - September 16 Retired Clergy of Valley Region: The Reverend Canon Russell Elliott The Reverend Canon Douglas Hergett and Faye The Reverend Everett Hill The Reverend Karen Hunt and David The Reverend Marilyn Forsyth-Lamb The Reverend Canon Eric MacDonald The Reverend Peter Malton and Anne The Reverend Michael McKeage and Diane The Reverend Canon Cal McMillan and Mary The Reverend Canon Donald Neish and Sarah The Reverend Canon Ken Vaughan and Barbara The Reverend Gordon Neish The Reverend Dr. Bruce Pellegrin The Reverend Donald Sharp and June The Reverend James Small and Joan The Reverend Canon Duanne Tanswell and Shirley The Reverend Canon Ed Vaughan and Janet The Reverend Val Rhymes and Fred The Reverend Fred Rhymes and Val Widows: Mrs. Christine Brush Mrs. Elizabeth Ferguson Mrs. Ruth Ann Harris Mrs. Joanne Hinxman Mrs. Elinor Mullen Mrs. Miriam Purdy Mrs. Edith Tufts Mrs. Mariam Ruggles FORWARD DAY BY DAY - Daily Bible Readings for August, September and October are available.
- 9 - THIS WEEK: TODAY: 7:00 p.m. - St. Monica s ACW Meeting WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 th 10:30 a.m. - Bible Study THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 th NO Choir Practice til September 27th SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 nd 11:00 a.m. - Parish Council (Special Meeting) 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - ACW - Chignecto & Northumbria Regional Meeting All Saints Church, Springhill, NS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 rd 8:30 a.m. - Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School, Coffee Hour 11:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist FAMILY FUN DAY - Immediately following the 11:00 AM Service Pot Luck Lunch - Salads, sides and desserts (Hotdogs w ill be provided) Bake Sale and Art Show MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 th 7:00 p.m. - Parish Council Meeting WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 th 6:30 p.m. - EfM begins
- 10 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 th 6:30 p.m. - Choir Practice FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 th - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 th Come and Celebrate the 250 th Anniversary of continuous Anglican Ministry in the counties of Westmorland, NB and Cumberland, NS More details are on the bulletin board in the narthex. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 th The Holy Family Parish CWL is having a Hot Turkey Dinner as part of their Fall Fair - from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Adults - $15.00 / Children under 12 - $7.00 Take-outs available (delivery to Seniors only) Call - (902) 667-7400 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 th - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 th Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival Christ Church will be presenting an All Things Fibre Show on Friday & Saturday (October 12 th and 13 th ). This is being hosted by the Anglican Church Women. Admission - $2.00 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 th - MORE Module # 3 - Seek More Chignecto Region All Saints Church 9 Junction Rd., Springhill, NS 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. REGISTER ONLINE: www.nspeidiocese.ca or call (902) 420-0717 (Deadline to register is October 24 th, 2018)
- 11 - FOOD BANK ITEMS DESPERATELY NEEDED FOR FOOD BANK Peanut Butter Canned Meat Instant Coffee Toilet Paper Kraft Dinner Potatoes FOOD BANK ITEMS REQUESTED FOR SEPTEMBER Juice Kraft Dinner Peanut Butter DOOR TO DOOR FOOD DRIVE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 th, 2018 10:00 a.m. to Noon If you are not going to be home, please leave your non-perishable items in a bag on your doorstep.
- 12 - AUTUMN Begins September 22, 2018