2. God’s spirit freely flows Order of Service high surging where it will; If able, please stand where indicated with an * asterisk. God spoke of old in prophet’s word;
that word speaks still.
Organ Prelude: Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming John Carter Established is God’s law, and changeless it shall stand, Words of Welcome and Announcements deep written on the human heart, We Gather To Worship God in every land. *Congregational Introit: Oh come, oh come, Emmanuel (verse 1) # 122 3. God has eternal life *Call to Worship implanted in the soul; God’s love shall be our strength and stay, *Hymn: People in darkness # 124 while ages roll. Prayer of Adoration and Confession All praise the living God! M: Lord, have mercy upon us P: Christ, have mercy upon us All laud that hallowed name, M: Lord, have mercy upon us who was, and is, and ever shall be Prayer for the Day still the same. Lesson 3: Isaiah 9:2, 6, 7 (pgs. 742-r, 671-w, 555-NRSV) Alistair McGhee Assurance of Pardon Choir Anthem: Comfort, Comfort, O My People arr: Hal Hopson Passing of the Peace M: The Peace of Christ be with you all Lesson 4: Isaiah 11:1-4a, 6-9 (pgs. 745-r, 673-w, 558-NRSV) Darlene ten Haaf P: And also with you Choir Anthem: Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming Michael Praetorius Children’s Time Lesson 5: Luke 1:26-35, 38 (pgs. 1098-r, 991-w, 831-NRSV) Don Clark Lighting of the Advent Joy Candle (responsive reading – see insert) Choir Anthem: There is No Rose Graham Ellis Readers: Rosena Robertson and family Lesson 6: Luke 1:46-55 (pgs. 1098-r, 991-w, 832-NRSV) Ann Fitchett Advent Lessons and Carols Choir Anthem: People Look East Malcolm Archer *Hymn: Christ is coming # 795 Closing Prayer Steve O’Neil The Bidding Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer *Congregational Hymn: Prepare the way, Zion # 129 Lesson 1: Genesis 3:8-15 (pgs. 3-r, 3-w, 2-NRSV) Carol Rayner Offering of our Gifts in Response Choir Anthem: God Walked in Eden’s Garden Fair arr: Hal Hopson Organ Offertory: Offertory Lesson 2: Genesis 22:15-18 (pgs. 22-r, 20-w, 16-NRSV) Betty Turvey *Doxology: Praise God from whom all blessings flow # 79 *Congregational Hymn: The God of Abr’am Praise 1. The God of Abr’am praise, *Prayer of Dedication Sing praises to God’s name, *Hymn: Hark the glad sound # 118 Who was and is and is to be, *Commissioning and Benediction For-e’er the same! *Choral Amen (congregation) The one eternal God, Organ Postlude: Partita on “People Look East” Joseph Bertolozzi Before what now appears: the First, the Last: beyond all thought
through timeless years!
Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church Advent Lessons & Carols
Thank you to the choir for their beautiful singing today! FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Project for November and December items are socks, mitts, Play Area for children aged 0 – 7 yrs. during the worship service. An hats, gloves and men’s underwear. We really are in need of usher can direct you there. Please make the necessary arrangements for men’s socks and underwear. Adult socks will to Men’s Mission and to our your children’s supervision. Thank you. November Hospitality Breakfast. Mitts, hats, gloves and men’s underwear will Today Is Food Bank Sunday – Non-perishable food items are needed by go to the Salvation Army and to Mission Services. the London and Area Food Bank. Please leave your donations in the Many thanks to our congregation for their generous donations of hats & mitts!! basket located in the Narthex. Due to your enthusiasm we shall continue this format for missions in 2020! Merci! Your mission committee Thank you to all our volunteers that helped make Christmas in the
Listen Again: You can hear recordings of the latest sermons on our website. Village a smashing success. With their integral help, we served over 250 Visit www.elmwoodchurch.ca/media community members! Yours in Christ, Andrew McClenaghan
If you would like to speak to the minister, or have him visit, you are very Gift Giving With Meaning - 2019-2020 Gifts of Change booklets now welcome to be in touch with him. Please contact the church office 519-438- available in the narthex, church office and Fleck Hall. - By giving a Gifts of 3492. Change, you are making a difference in the lives of people in Canada and around the world. No matter what you choose to support, you can be sure
Christmas Poinsettias your funds will be used effectively and efficiently to carry out life-changing programs. Gift Cards - Make a gift in the name of a friend or family In Honour of /Tribute Given By member and a card acknowledging the donation will be sent to them on
Elmwood congregation Cathy Cornhill your behalf. Complete your online donation and fill out the ‘In Tribute’ section. https://presbyterian.ca/gifts-of-change/ Family & friends Sharon & Des Perry Our Elmwood church family John Pratt Poinsettia Orders - The poinsettias are a large part of the décor, so if you would like to leave your poinsettia(s) in the Sanctuary and pick them up In Memory of Given By after the service on December 25, it would be appreciated.
Aileen Ferguson The Clark family Thank you from your Work & Worship Committee
Joan & Alex Clark Annual Report time is fast approaching. The 2019 written and financial Carman Cornish Betty Cornish forms are in your committees’ mailbox. Completion date is January 12, 2020….or earlier please! John Cross The Cross family Janet & Norman Peebles Janet, Norma & John Goodson Dates To Remember Kathleen & Norman Goodson Dec. 24 Lessons & Carols 7:00 p.m. 25 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Hilda, Les & Ron Hibbert Carolyn & Ted Griffin No Centering Prayer Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. Resumes Jan. 8 Janet, Earl & Joyce Griffin Jan. 7 Dream Group – 4:00 p.m. (Campbell Room) Gale Kay (Rev.) Gwen Hood 9 Bible Study resumes – 10:30 a.m. (Campbell Room) Mae & Lawrence Kitchen Betty & John Lawrence 12 Holy Communion 2019 Annual Report forms are due – or earlier please Don, Joyce and Bobbi McGhee Alistair & Pat McGhee & family Marguerite LeBlanc NOTE: Some of these dates and times are subject to change.
Our loved ones Sharon & Des Perry Church Office will be closed December 23 through January 1 and will re- open Thursday, January 2, 2020. Beatrice & Joseph Vegso Joanne Vegso & John Harris Gladys Harris Stewardship Moment – It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is Harry, Alice, Barbara Joan Walsh & family gratitude that makes us joyful. & Robert Shortreed David Steindl-Rast (1926 - ), Catholic Benedictine monk Isabelle Yeo
Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church Advent Lessons & Carols Welcome Visitors! Thank you for joining us today for this special worship service at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church. You have enriched our community and we hope the service held meaning and beauty for you. Please feel free to remain, and join us for Coffee Hour in Fleck Hall, following the service. You may wish to visit us on the web at www.elmwoodchurch.ca to learn more about us and what opportunities are available for personal spiritual growth and service to others. If you are not an involved member of a faith community, but seeking one, we invite you to return here any Sunday for worship and fellowship. Community Caring OUR PURPOSE Christ Our mission as a congregation, with the Holy Spirit as our guide is to share the good news of Jesus Christ in the world, and to fulfill our responsibilities to God and our neighbours.
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church was founded in 1925 to continue the tradition of the Presbyterian Church in Canada when Knox Presbyterian Church voted to enter Church Union. This may be the first post-union congregation to have erected a building. Our Sanctuary was dedicated on July 19, 1926. We draw your attention to our windows designed by Christopher Wallis, and our organ, built by Gabriel Kney, both of London. The congregation has been ministered to by outstanding spiritual leaders, Dr. Frederick W. Gilmour, Dr. John Fleck, Dr. D. Glenn Campbell, Rev. Rod Ferguson, Rev. Karen Timbers and Rev. Kevin Steeper.
Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church 111 Elmwood Avenue East, London, Ontario N6C 1J4
519-438-3492 [email protected] www.elmwoodchurch.ca
Minister The Rev. Dr. Andrew Fullerton
Director of Music Lorraine Clark, A.Mus., B.Mus., B.Ed.
Organist Emeritus Bert Van der Hoek, ARCCO