If you love me, you will keep my word, and my Father will love you

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has
anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted. Isaiah 61:1
December 14th, 2014 ~ Third Sunday of Advent
8:00 a.m. Holy Communion ~ Book of Common Prayer (BCP)
Collect BCP Pg 99
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist ~ Book of Alternative Services (BAS)
Celebrant & Preacher: the Rev. Christopher Greaves
Accompanist at 10 a.m. Nancy Davidson
The Gathering of the Community
Welcome – Our Life Together
Confession
Opening Responses
on screen
Opening Song
CP # 138
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Gather
Knowing You
Advent Candle Lighting
Joy is a candle by Linnea Good
An activity table for quiet play is available at the front.
Children and Youth may go to their programs after the Advent Candle
Lighting and will return for communion.
The Proclamation of the Word
Collect
on screen
Bible Reading Pew Bible N.T. Pg. 219 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24
Silence for reflection
Canticle
CP # 94
Wait for the Lord
Gospel in Leaflet and Pew Bible N.T. Pg. 94
John 1: 6-8, 19-28
Message Rejoice in our identity in Christ!
The Prayers of the People
# 12 BAS Pg 119
The Peace The congregation may greet one another
The Celebration of the Eucharist
Offertory
CP # 98
Hark the Glad Sound
Prayer over the Gifts
on screen
Eucharistic Prayer
# 6 BAS Pg 207
The Lord’s Prayer sung
BAS Pg 211
The Breaking of the Bread
#5 BAS Pg 212
During Communion
1)
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
2)
In the Lord I’ll be ever Thankful
3)
Hark the Glad Sound CP # 98
Prayers after Communion
BAS Pg 271
The Advent Blessing
Closing
CP # 128
The Virgin Mary had a baby boy
Dismissal: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Response: Thanks be to God.
Please join us for refreshments in the Parish Hall
Everyone is welcome at the Lord’s Table. Baptized Christians
of any age, from any church, may receive the bread and/or
wine of communion. If you do not wish to receive communion,
you may come to the priest for a blessing, indicated by crossing
your arms over your chest. The Diocese prohibits the practice
of dipping the bread in the cup. Please use hand sanitizer.
Gluten-free wafers available. Please say, “Gluten-free.” A
wheelchair-accessible Washroom & infant change table are
available in Parish Hall.
Christmas Hampers Please see the Christmas hamper display in the Parish
Hall after service, or Contact Sharon Kosloski at (905)263-8482.
Advent Resources: Are you hungry for an experience that invites you
into Advent without stressing your schedule? - See more at:
http://adventdoor.com/2014/11/23/advent-1-blessing-when-the-world-isending/#sthash.ywrCKv0P.dpuf Entering a contemplative Christmas
http://anglicansonline.org/special/advent.html
Parents of children: make your own Advent Calendar on line at
http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/unitssubjhol/a/advent125.htm
STEWARDSHIP CORNER: Your giving’s make a safe place possible for an
annual Christmas outreach. Over 100 families in need in our community are
assisted. Practicing generosity is loving our neighbour as ourselves.
PAR = Pre-Authorized Remittance PAR forms are available on the table.
Guests may use Offering Envelope (Cash or Cheque to St. John’s Church) on the
back of the pew and place on Offering Plate. Thank you for your generosity.
NEW ! Our Christmas Pageant is Coming!
All those interested in participating in non-speaking roles in the pageant
should come to the Upper Room (stairs from the Foyer) after church today to
be fitted for a costume. Our rehearsal after church next Sun. Dec 21st for
about 20 min. Please arrive for the Pageant on Christmas Eve by 3 pm.
Questions? Please contact Catherine Elliott 905-443-3255 or
cathelliott@look.ca Non-speaking parts available:
Mary and Joseph
Shepherds (large and small)
small donkey (4-6 yrs to fit the suit!)
small sheep and angels
3 large wise men
See you there!
In Memoriams at Christmas
Christmas time brings memories of loved ones no longer with us. If you would
like to remember a special someone by having a floral In Memoriam plant
placed in the church over the Christmas season, please contact Mary Tillcock
before December 19 at 905-623-4326 or email mtillcock@rogers.com.
ALPHA COURSE. The Alpha course, a
practical introduction or refresher in the
Christian faith, will be offered beginning
INTRODUCTORY DINNER Wed. Jan
21st, 6 pm: dvd and discussion. “Is
Christianity boring, irrelevant and
untrue?” Contact Cathie McCabe 905-623-1961 or the church office.
MONDAY Dec. 15
6:30 ~ 7:30 p.m. ~ Sparks (Girl Guides) meet in Great Hall
7:00 p.m. ~ Badminton, Parish Hall
TUESDAY Dec. 16
2:00 p.m. Incumbent’s Council, Lower Kitchen
6:00 ~ 8:15 p.m. Girl Guides/Brownies meet in halls
WEDNESDAY Dec. 17
9:30 a.m. ~ Mid-week Communion
7:00 ~ 9:00 p.m. Pathfinders meet in Lower Kitchen
THURSDAY Dec. 18
Ladies Bible Study group will resume January 15th
4:00 p.m. ~ Incumbent at Diocesan Council meeting, Toronto
5:30 p.m. ~ Joyful Noize, 6:30 p.m. ~ Adult Choir
Men’s Bible Study will resume in January
7:30 ~ 9:00 p.m. Rangers, L Kitchen (every other Thurs)
SATURDAY Dec. 20
10:00 a.m. ~ 3 p.m. Bells / Chimes are played
SUNDAY Dec. 21 Fourth Sunday of Advent, Love
8:00 a.m. ~ Holy Communion, 10:00 a.m. ~ Holy Eucharist
Message Notes:
Obedience
Father
Identity
John the baptizer knew who he was and who he wasn’t; his identity
was from God. Our obedience is intended to flow from our
relationship with God, the source of our identity. Trouble comes
when we draw our identity from our obedience to anything other
than God; our desires, appetites, blatant sin, selfishness, humancreated religiousity. What messages do you say about yourself? As
sons and daughters of our heavenly Father, we can know security
in our sense of identity, and a new confidence to be all God wants
us to be, empowered by his Spirit. The fruit of the spirit includes
joy as we prepare not only for the celebration of Christmas but
Christ’s return. The triangle life-shape is intended to help us
remember that our strength comes from God and that the covenant
God makes with us in Christ helps build a discipling culture.
Bible Readings for Advent IV Sun. Dec. 21st
2 Samuel 7: 1-11; Luke 1: 26-38
Bible Readings for today:
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
16Rejoice always, 17pray without ceasing, 18give
thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of
God in Christ Jesus for you. 19Do not quench the
Spirit. 20Do not despise the words of prophets, 21but test everything;
hold fast to what is good; 22abstain from every form of evil.
23May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; and may your
spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming
of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24The one who calls you is faithful, and he
will do this.
John 1:6-8,19-28
6There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7He came
as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through
him. 8He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light.
19This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent priests and
Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20He confessed
and did not deny it, but confessed, “I am not the Messiah.” 21And
they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.”
“Are you the prophet?” He answered, “No.” 22Then they said to him,
“Who are you? Let us have an answer
for those who sent us. What do you
say about yourself?” 23He said, “I am
the voice of one crying out in the
wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of
the Lord,’” as the prophet Isaiah
said. 24Now they had been sent from
the Pharisees. 25They asked him, “Why then are you baptizing if you
are neither the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?”26John
answered them, “I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom
you do not know, 27the one who is coming after me; I am not worthy
to untie the thong of his sandal.” 28This took place in Bethany across
the Jordan where John was baptizing.
Sharing in the Ministry of our Parish Today
Warden:
Julie Chatterton
Reader:
Williette Gardner
Intercessor:
Catherine Elliott
Chalice Bearer:
Shirley McCormick & TBD
Sidesperson
Linda McNeil
Prayer Team:
Marg Husky & Julie Chatterton
Servers:
Chantel Chislett & Lydia Young
Children’s Focus:
Betty Gracie
PowerPoint:
Dwane Hickey
Lighting Advent Candle Adam & Cheryl Greer & Family
Sharing in the Ministry of our Parish December 21st
Warden:
Williette Gardner
Reader:
Elspeth Theriault
Intercessor:
Julie Chatterton
Chalice Bearer:
David Crowe & Pat Passmore
Sidesperson:
Marion Warren
Prayer Team:
Betty Gracie & Sharon Kosloski
Servers:
Zayne Looby & Pauline Garvey
Children’s Focus:
Sharon Kosloski
PowerPoint:
Dwane Hickey
Lighting Advent Candle Karen Linka & Nathaniel (Nathaniel’s 4th birthday)
St. John’s Anglican Church, Bowmanville
Seeking God’s renewal by making disciples of Jesus Christ
11 Temperance St., Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A3
Church Office 905-623-2460
st.johns.bow@bellnet.ca
Incumbent The Rev Christopher Greaves kitgreaves@icloud.com 905623-5873
Retired Clergy: Rev. Canon Trevor Denny
905-419-1797
Retired Clergy: Rev. Canon Susan Sheen susan.sheen@sympatico.ca
623-4386
Incumbent’s Warden – Julie Chatterton
905-419-4244
Deputy Incumbent’s Warden - Williette Gardner
905-419-1520
People’s Warden – Shirley McCormick
905-697-0380
Deputy Warden – David Crowe
905-623-4332
Music Director – Nancy Davidson
905-571-7028
Parish Administrator –Laura Frisina
905-623-2460
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tues. - Fri.
Sunday, December 14th, 2014
Advent III Sunday ~ Joy
“Make straight
the way
of the Lord.”
John 1: 23
Welcome to
St. John’s Anglican
Church, Bowmanville
Hermanoleon Clipart, used with permission
A warm welcome to all! We hope your time at St. John’s will be
a blessing. Please stay for refreshments and conversation Visitors
are welcome to complete a Comment Card on the table at the back
of the church and in the foyer. Let us know how we may encourage
one another.
905-623-2460 www.stjohnsbowmanville.com email:
st.johns.bow@bellnet.ca
www.toronto.anglican.ca