REIGN OF CHRIST November 25, 2018
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is coming! Mark 11.9,10
Collect Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, our Lord and King, grant that the peoples of the earth, now divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his gentle and loving rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
Reign of Christ November 25, 2018 THE HOLY EUCHARIST Gathering of the Community The Service is found in the green Book of Alternative Services Processional Hymn 379 “Rejoice, the Lord is King”
Celebrant: Dear friends, we gather this day on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Nation. All: May we dwell on this land with respect and peace. Service Begins Page 185 Gloria in Excelsis Page 186 Collect of the Day (printed) The Proclamation of the Word
First Reading: 2 Samuel 23:1-7 Alan Houldcroft Psalm 132:1-13 Page 889 Second Reading: Rev 1:4b-8 Diane Bresson Gradual Hymn 278 “Jerusalem the Golden” The Holy Gospel: John 18:33-37 Address Creed Prayers of the People Diane Bresson Confession and Absolution Page 191 The Peace The Celebration of the Eucharist Offertory Hymn 423 “How Great Thou Art” Prayer over the Gifts Page 394 Eucharistic Prayer 3 Page 198 The Lord’s Prayer Page 211 The Breaking of the Bread # 4 Page 212 Administration of Holy Communion During Communion Please Join in Singing Hymn 1 “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty” Hymn 312 “Sing a New Song unto the Lord”
The Church Goes Into the World Prayer after Communion Page 395 & 214 Announcements and Dismissal Page 215 Closing Hymn 383 “Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun”
Everyone is welcome to receive Holy Communion Background to Today’s Readings: (for preparation before the service or study at home)
2 Samuel 23:1-7 this song attributed to David speaks of a promise: God will establish David’s house (dynasty) forever. Indeed, David’s dynasty endured over four hundred years, until the exile in 587 B.C. When there was no longer a Davidic king on the throne, this promise was understood to refer to the Messiah. Psalm 132 Let your faithful people sing with joy. Revelation 1:4b-8 the book of Revelation begins by celebrating the Almighty God, who spans all of time. Similarly, Jesus is celebrated as the first born from the dead who rules over the world’s rulers. He is the one whose return we eagerly await. John 18:33-37 In John’s gospel, the story of Jesus and Pilate presents two different ways of exercising power: through force or with love. The above is taken from Sundays and Seasons
WELCOME! We are glad that you have come to worship with us this morning. If you are looking for a spiritual home please fill out the blue card found in front of each pew and place on the offering plate.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR COFFEE HOUR in the church hall for fellowship following the 10:00 a.m. service. You may enter the hall through the doors at the front left hand side of the church. Wheelchair accessible restrooms can be found in the foyer.
FACILITIES FOR SMALL CHILDREN Please feel free to go into the church hall (exit left at the front of the church) if you wish privacy. The washroom in the entrance way is equipped for baby changing.
FIRST RESPONSE We are pleased to offer the services of First Response to assist with any emergency during our liturgies this morning. The person available today is Wayne Mossman.
PASTORAL CARE If you know anyone who is in the hospital or in need of a pastoral care visit, please contact the office 613-623-2554
THURSDAY EUCHARIST is held Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
PREAUTHORIZED REMITTANCE (PAR) is available for your church offerings. Please contact Envelope Secretary, Paula Wheeler 613-623-2554.
JOURNEY THE WAY TO LOVE- an Advent Study a study will be offered for anyone interested on Sundays following worship. It is one hour long and introduces a new way of life that incorporates Bishop Michael Curry’s rule of life. It is a great way to begin the Christian year. If you are interested, please speak to Reverend Cathy following today’s worship services.
DONATIONS TO THE FOOD BANK At any time of the year, food is needed. Baskets have been placed in the church and hall for weekly donations.
HOLLY CHRISTMAS TEA & BAZAAR will take place on Saturday, December 1st 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. With lunch being served at 11:30 a.m. The tables you can donate to are: Bake/cookie table, white elephant table, craft table. For more information please contact Marion (613-623- 4981), or Doreen (613-623-2625). Tickets are $12, and are also available at the church office
TAIZE SERVICE. Galilee Centre – A service of song, silence & contemplation. You are invited to participate in an ecumenical service of sone and contemplative prayer in the tradition of the Taize community. Oct 14th, Nov 18th, Dec 16th from 7:00 to 7:45pm Goodwill Donations Welcome.
CELEBRATION JAR for the rest of 2018, money collected in our Celebration Jar will go towards The NeighbourLink Fountain. (Our Board Representative-Margaret Schuler 613-622- 5437)
CHURCH CALENDARS are for sale from Doreen Hodder at the 8:00 a.m. service, and Betty Lawlor at the 10:00 a.m. service, they are $5 each.
ACW DECEMBER MEETING will be held Thursday December 6th, beginning with the Church service at 10:00 a.m. followed by the business meeting at 11:00 a.m. and concluding with a Christmas Lunch at Islandview Suites at 12 noon. Cost is $20, if you wish to attend please contact Lorraine (613-623-5046), or Doreen (613-623-2625)
MEMORIAL FLOWERS for decorating the Altar during the Christmas season please contact Helen (613-623-5406), or Diane (613-623-5647)
GET YOUR CUPCAKE! On Sunday November 25th cupcakes will be distributed to parishioners who chose to participate once again in this simple fundraising effort. A small box comes with your cupcake....and you are asked to remember kind deeds done for you or special things you do for others by contributing bits of money to your box. With your kind deeds and generosity…..."A Little Really Can Go a Long Way”! If you would like a cupcake.....see Diane after church.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Choir Practice Thursday 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Holly Christmas Bazaar Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Next Week’s Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Ps 25:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36
Minister Rev. Cathy McCaig 613-832-1363 (home phone) 613-725-7234 (cell) [email protected] Office: Tues & Thurs Paula Wheeler 613-623-2554 Office [email protected] Rectors Warden Geoff Barnes 613-623-8255 Peoples Warden Diane Bresson 613-623-5647 Treasurer Geoff Booth 613-623-8863 Envelope Secretary Paula Wheeler 613-277-8915 Organist Dick Hunter 613-623-7686 Property Cec Goold 613-623-8684 Anglican Church Women Doreen Hodder 613-623-2625 Emmanuel Church Men Cec Goold 613-623-8684 PWRDF Representative Church Office 613-623-2554
Please contact the church office when wanting to reserve the Hall, and or the Kitchen to ensure that your event gets marked on all calendars. Thank you in advance! 613-623-2554
SCENT FREE ZONE
No scents, is good sense! Please help us keep the air we share healthy and fragrance –free.
Today’s readings will be printed and available at the back of the church following worship for those who wish to take them home.
Please Remember in Prayer
THE CHURCH all who serve as readers in the Sunday liturgy. All who servers who assist at the Altar.
DIOCESE OF OTTAWA The Parish of the Valley; St. Clement’s , Clontarf; St. John’s, Eganville; St. John’s, Tramore; Ascension, Killaloe, The Right Reverend Michael Bird; The Reverend Matthew Brown, The Reverend Susan Clifford, The Reverend Gillian Hoyer; In Companion Diocese, The Diocese of Jerusalum, we pray for St. Andrew’s Church, Ramallah, West Bank.
ANGLICAN COMMUNION PRAY for the Lusitanian Church (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury) Lusitanian Church - (Portugal) the Rt Revd Jorge Pina Cabral
OUR PARISH FAMILYS Ken Johnston, Rita Jump, Freda Jump
LOCAL CHURCHES St. John Chrysostom Church
THE WORLD For the peace of Jerusalem, for peace & justice in Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Syria, Egypt, Ukraine. For those suffering from deadly diseases and all medical workers. CANADA For our Queen, for Canada, our Prime Minister and Parliament; our Province, its Premier and Legislature; for our Armed Forces and their families.
ARNPRIOR AND AREA For our local communities, their leaders, and councils.
THOSE IN NEED The sick: Gordie, David, Heather, Rita, Jim, Glen, Mary, Bob, Betty, Chris, Amelia, Lauren, Margaret, Jennifer, Rob, Louise, Janet, Art, Dorcas, David. If there are any names to be added to or removed from this list, please contact the Church Office or use the form provided. Note: In order to respect privacy, ensure that you have received permission from the person(s) named.
THE DEPARTED That they may dwell with all the Saints in the light and peace of our Risen Lord. Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. Please remember them in silence. If you wish to add a name for the leaflet, contact the Parish Office beforehand.
Emmanuel Anglican Church 287 Harrington Street Arnprior, Ontario, K7S 2V2 Telephone: 613-623-2554 Facebook: “Emmanuel Anglican Church” Web: emmanuelanglican.ca E-mail: [email protected]
READINGS FOR THE REIGN OF CHRIST November 25, 2018
A Reading from the Book of Samuel
Now these are the last words of David. The oracle of David, son of Jesse, the oracle of the man whom God exalted, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the favorite of the Strong One of Israel: The spirit of the Lord speaks through me, his word is upon my tongue. The God of Israel has spoken, the Rock of Israel has said to me: One who rules over people justly, ruling in the fear of God, is like the light of morning, like the sun rising on a cloudless morning, gleaming from the rain on the grassy land. Is not my house like this with God? For he has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things and secure. Will he not cause to prosper all my help and my desire? But the godless are all like thorns that are thrown away; for they cannot be picked up with the hand; to touch them one uses an iron bar or the shaft of a spear. And they are entirely consumed in fire on the spot. 2 Sam 23:1-7
Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church Response: Thanks be to God
A Reading from the Revelation of John
Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. Rev 1:4b-8
Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church Response: Thanks be to God
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John
Response: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ
Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?” Pilate replied, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.” Pilate asked him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.”
Response: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ