*Due to the Postal Strike, our letter can be found on the website “Christmas Letter 2024”. Also, please check out the Upcoming Events Page for upcoming planned events.
*New Year’s EveTuesday December 31st
Variety Show at 8:30 PM featuring Denise Pelley, Adam, Kydra, Jack Sizeland and Stephen. Pizza, music and dancing to midnight. For tickets call 519-615-2210 or visitwww.alvegoroottheatre.com. $35.00 includes complimentary chips, Everfresh pizza, midnight bubbly. Licenced. Cash bar.
*Christmas Star Bazaar. Thank you to shoppers, donors, crafters, bakers, workers! Together we raised $2000 for our church. Items still available.
*DRAWS: *Cookie draw, $5, 5 for 20$. Sandra W.
*Handmade Afghanby Heather Jamieson. $2 or 3 for $5.
*Hockey tickets(Millard George) $2 or 3 for $5. Judy C.
*Cookies needed!!Sat. Dec. 7. Before 10 a.m. please. Fresh not Frozen / non gooey, non mint squares/cookies needed. Tickets 5 for $20 or $5 each.
* Mint smoothiesSandra $3
*White Gift and Toonie lunch. Sun Dec. 1. Food donations, gift cards, etc. Proceeds to our food outreach.
*Carols and Lessons ServiceSunday December 8. 7 p.m. . Followed by tea and goodies. Cookie Raffle Draw.
*Turkey Dinner. Sat. Feb. 22. 25$ Includes Tea, Coffee, Dessert,
*Our food cupboard. Butch 519-615-9106.
* Canadian churchcalendars. Stocking stuffer. $8 Barb
*If you wish, our regular weekly donations or special donations may be sent to our Envelope Secretary:
Barb Smallman
4860 Whiteoak Road
London, Ontario
N6E 3Y8
519-680-0649
The flowers in the Sanctuary today are to the Glory of God and In loving memory of adear husband Robert, Granddaughter Lindsey, Grandson Michael, Grandson Christopher, Parents Leslie & Ethel Whittington, and sisters Linda and Dianne,given by Sharon Williams & Family.
Bible Readings for Nov 24
2 Samuel 23:1-7
Psalm 132:1-12,(13-18)
Revelation 1:4b-8
John 18:33-37
Epiphany Audio Service for Nov 24
Opening:
Shepherd of Israel, hear our prayer
as your Son heard the plea
of the criminal crucified with him.
Gather into Christ’s holy reign
the broken, the sorrowing, and the sinner,
that all may know
wholeness, joy, and forgiveness. Amen.
Reading
John 18:33-37
The kingdom of Christ
18:33Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?”
18:34Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?”
18:35Pilate 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?”
18:36Jesus answered, “My kingdom does not belong to this world. If my kingdom belonged to 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.”
18:37Pilate 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.”
Sermon
Starting this week the text version of the sermon will no longer be available.
Hymn: Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies
Christ, whose glory fills the skies,
Christ, the true and only Light,
Sun of righteousness, arise,
triumph o’er the shade of night;
Day-spring from on high, be near;
Day-star, in my heart appear.
Dark and cheerless is the morn
unaccompanied by Thee;
joyless is the day’s return,
till Thy mercy’s beams I see,
till they inward light impart,
glad my eyes, and warm my heart.
Visit then this soul of mine,
pierce the gloom of sin and grief;
fill me, radiancy divine,
scatter all my unbelief;
more and more Thyself display,
shining to the perfect day.
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again
to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Prayers:
As the shepherd who cares for the flock, O God,
you guide all things through Jesus
whom you have exalted over all creation as king.
Hear the prayers we offer in his name
for the creation he cherished
and that you entrust to us.
.Prayers: Barry and Linda B; (Church);Debbie R. (Mary Liz)Jamie;Jackie M(Gloria);Paul;Suzanne; Peter(Ron and Jan);Kenny; Jim T.; Norma A,;Dave F.; Peter T.; Dan B.;.(Garfield & DianeMike J.; Scott H.; Lisa(Keeling),Roger & Maxine M.; Wendy;Eric P,;Beverley P.;,Sarah-Jane P.; Linda H.; Jacquie and Cam .; Janice & Darrin R; .(Suzie D.)
Look upon your people who rejoice in your justice and mercy,
and grant that the prayers we make
may reveal Christ’s reign in our time. Amen
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.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And 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.
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.
Prayer based on Scripture:
Most High God, majestic and almighty,
our beginning and our end:
rule in our hearts
and guide us to be faithful in our daily actions,
worshiping the one who comes
as Savior and Sovereign,
and who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen.
Blessing from the Book of Common Prayer:
The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Our Parting Blessing Song:
May God’s blessing surround you each day
As you trust Him and walk in His way
May His presence within guard and keep you from sin,
