CHRIST CHURCH

AMHERST, NS

Sunday, February 17, 2019

CHRIST CHURCH Amherst, N.S.

6th Sunday after Epiphany February 17, 2019 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 and everliving God, whose Son Jesus Christ healed the sick and restored them to wholeness of life, look with compassion on the anguish of the world, and by your power make whole all peoples and nations; 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 Jeremiah (17 : 5 - 10) Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. PSALM 1 p. 705 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians

(15 : 12 - 20) Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. GRADUAL - CCSB - # 5 - “Be Still for the Presence of the Lord”

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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 Luke (6 : 17 - 26) People: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. THE READING Reader: The Gospel of Christ. People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. HYMN # 80 - “We Hail Thee Now, O Jesus” SERMON HYMN - “Majesty”

Majesty, worship His Majesty: unto Jesus be glory, honour and praise. Majesty, kingdom authority flows from His throne unto his own His anthem raise. So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus magnify come glorify Christ Jesus the King. Majesty, worship His Majesty Jesus who died now glorified King of all kings.

4 The Creed p. 189 The Intercessions

The challenges and rewards of living by faith. Knowing our need of God, let us pray. Father, we bring to mind our Church, both here in Amherst and throughout the world. It is for right values and right priorities that we pray, in all we decide and do. Lord our God: in you we put our trust. We bring to mind all who lead and govern, and all meetings where important decisions are made. We pray that justice and mercy are upheld in line with your loving will. Lord our God: in you we put our trust. We bring to mind our circle of family and friends with whom we share the good and the difficult times. We pray for the grace to discern more readily the good in each person and the gifts they have to offer. Lord our God: in you we put our trust. We bring to mind those caught up in the frenetic pressures of life, and those who are stressed to breaking point. We pray for insight and courage to change things.

5 Lord our God: in you we put our trust. We bring to mind the dying, especially those who are alone, and we remember those we know who have died. May they and we share in the everlasting joy of your presence. Lord our God: in you we put our trust. We thank you, Father, for all the wise teaching you have given us through Christ. Give us grace to be doers of the word and not hearers only. Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. Confession & Absolution p. 191 The Peace p. 192 OFFERTORY HYMN # 375 - “At the Name of Jesus”

THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST The Preparation of the Gifts p. 192 Prayer Over the Gifts Eternal God, you are the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers, receive all we offer you this day; turn our sickness into health and our sorrow into joy. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.

6 Eucharistic Prayer 4 p. 201 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. HYMNS DURING HOLY COMMUNION: Hymn # 314 - “Laudate Omnes Gentes” # 60 - “I Come with Joy”

Prayer after Communion God of tender care, in this eucharist we celebrate your love for us and for all people. May we show your love in our lives and know its fulfilment in your presence. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.

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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. ANNOUNCEMENTS Blessing & Dismissal p. 215 CLOSING HYMN - CCSB - # 7

- “Christ triumphant, ever reigning”

CYCLE OF PRAYER

Parish of the Resurrection, Sydney The Reverend Peter Rafuse and Mary The Reverend Roslyn MacLeod, Associate Parish Priest The Reverend Jackie Warren, Associate Parish Priest

Church of Christ the King, Sydney St. George’s, Sydney St. Bartholomew’s, Louisbourg

Memorial Bulletin

Today’s bulletin has been given to the glory of God and to Christ Church in loving memory of

Margaret E. Hogan, from Marg E. Smith

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Memorials

Memorials have been given to the glory of God and to Christ Church in loving memory of:

Emma Fisher - from Bev Veinot Dale Ross - from Bob & Mary Sinclair, Marg E. Smith, Allan Smith, Warren Murley, Stephanie, Leslie and Leah Mizuik,

Bea & Edgar Burgess, Jeff Marshall, Marilyn Hawkes, Glenn & Terry Lea Eason, David & Carol LeBlanc, Brenda Crossman, Dorothy & Wallace Beal

TODAY: 12:30 p.m. - St. Monica’s Meeting

St. Martha’s ACW are selling tickets on a Vintage Tea Cup Basket. The basket contains four (4) China Tea Cups, tea, cookies and napkins. Tickets are only $1.00 each. Draw Date: Today

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24th

9:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (Please bring your reports with you.) 12:00 p.m. - Parish Potluck Luncheon (Everyone welcome)

St. Monica’s ACW are having a Take-out Soup Luncheon

(Take-outs available following both services - $5.00 each)

Annual General Meeting - Sunday, February 24, 2019 Reports are at the back of the Church. Please pick up a copy, review it and bring it with you next week to the Annual General Meeting.

The Missionary Quilt is now finished. The group will continue

to meet on Tuesday, February 19th and 26

th from 2:00 p.m. -

4:00 p.m.

Bring any handiwork you would like. A time of fellowship,

talking about Faith, and God in our life. Everyone welcome!

FORWARD DAY BY DAY - Daily Bible readings for February, March and April are available at the back of the church. Remember to get yours on your way out. Cost is only $1.50

FOOD BANK

ITEMS REQUESTED FOR FEBRUARY

Juice Kraft Dinner

Peanut Butter

COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR

Christ Church will be participating in the Coldest Night of the Year walk this year!

The Coldest Night of the Year is on Saturday, February 23, 2019. CNOY is a family-friendly national walk-a-thon that helps raise funds for charities that serve hungry, homeless and hurting people in Amherst, and in 136 communities across Canada. The walk can be 2 km or 5 km. We are looking for people who would like to participate in the walk, and people who will sponsor the walkers! Talk to Will for more information.

Do you have what it takes to be the next Brad Pitt?...Do you want to experience "being" Meryl Streep? Now's your chance.

Christ Church Players will be staging a production of "Easter" by August Strindberg under the direction of Director/Producer Dale Fawthrop. We are now recruiting actors, a stage manager, props person, and publicity agent for April 12 & 13 presentations. This will be a "readers" performance, no memorization required. There will only be 4 - 5 rehearsals. Readers Needed: One female 40+; Two females 13+; Two males 13+. Interested? Questions? Those interested in auditions should submit their name to the Office by Feb. 13th.