Sunday 30 October 2016

Bulletin for Reformation Sunday


October 30, 2016         Service of Holy Communion

GUIDE TO WORSHIP

Prelude Music

Ringing the Bell
Now is the acceptable time;

Now is the day of salvation.
Announcements


Confession & Forgiveness
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Pg. 321 (from Night Prayer)
Gathering Hymn
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#654  The Church’s One Foundation
The Apostolic Greeting
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Pg. 138  (Setting #3)
Kyrie
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Pg. 138
Hymn of Praise
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Pg. 140  (This is the feast…)
Prayer of the Day
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(Celebrate - Pg. 1)
First Reading

Jeremiah 31:31-34  (Celebrate - Pg.1)
Responsorial

Psalm 46  (Celebrate - Pg.2)
Second Reading

Romans 3:19-28  (Celebrate - Pg.3)
Gospel Acclamation
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Pg. 142  (Alleluia.)
HOLY GOSPEL
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John 8:31-36  (Celebrate - Pg.3)
Sermon


Hymn of the Day
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#517  Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
The Nicene Creed
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Pg. 104
 Prayers of Intercession
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(Celebrate - Pg. 4)
The Sharing of the Peace
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Presentation of  the Offering
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#208  Praise to You…
 Offering Prayer
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Pg. 107  {if you wish to follow}
Preface & Holy, Holy, Holy
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Pg. 144
The Great Thanksgiving
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The Lord’s Prayer
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Pg. 145  {prayed together}
Communion Hymns
{hymns will be sung as needed}

Pg. 146  Lamb of God
#592  Just As I Am
#597  My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
Post-Communion Canticle
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#501  Come With Us, O Blessed Jesus  
Prayer & Benediction
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Pg. 114
Closing Hymn
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#504  A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Dismissal
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Pg. 115 (Rsp:“Thanks be to God”)
Postlude



* = congregation stands (as able)
  
448 Talbot Street West,  Aylmer, Ontario  N5H 1L1
P & F:  519-773-2175     E-mail:  info@stjohnsaylmer.ca
Rev. John Goldsworthy  519 -207-2224
E-mail:  Jgoldsw00@aol.com
Organist:  Karin Barrie

The Reformation is about freedom.  Not necessarily freedom from government and community.  (That’s anarchy.)  Nor is it simply about freedom to do whatever pleases you. (That’s called license.)  It’s about freedom from sin and freedom to follow Jesus Christ.  (And that’s called Gospel.)

Welcome!

Everyone is invited to stay for fellowship after the service.

We pray today for all the sick in our congregation, especially Else Kalmbach and her son, Nancy Mayberry, Frieda Neukamm, George Simonis, Ed Stanat and John Weninger.  May God grant all of them His healing grace in Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Offering Envelopes - Everyone has unnumbered envelopes, so please remember to put your name, date and donation amount on the front of each envelope so you get credit for your donations.  If you need more envelopes, there are some in the Fellowship Hall. 

PAR – Pre-Authorized Remittance – Your church needs you!  Signing up for PAR allows you to make donations on a monthly basis even if you’re not in church.  Application forms are available on the table in the Fellowship Hall.  All you have to do is complete the form, attach a VOID cheque and put it in the offering plate or in the church office.

Communion Cards are required to be completed once per year per person.  If you have not completed one yet this year, please ask the usher for one.

The following people have made donations to the New Roof Fund:  L.C.W. (x2), Bob & Bonnie McCrae, Tony & Rita Rupar, Alison Barrie, Don & Rose Fick, Katie Ungar, Diane Corns, Fred & Nancy Neukamm, Herb & Jeannette Kebbel, John Seimen, Karin Barrie, Pr. John & Beth Goldsworthy, Frieda Neukamm, Rick & Dita Cornelissen, Mike & Helga Ungar, Katharine Barrie, Martin & Mary Teutsch, Rose Gotzmeister, Kay Guttman, Jon & Trudy Bunde, Katie Theissler, Pr. John & Carol Boehmer, Gertie Goeckler, Michael T. Ungar, Colin & Elfriede Hayes, Susie Theiss

Bible Study  -  October 5 – November 2
St. John's and Trinity Anglican Churches will hold a Bible study for six weeks beginning on October 5th and ending November 2nd.  The title of the Study is "Unread Mail" and will include a study of the smaller letters of Paul, James, and Peter (and John, if there's time) in the New Testament.  The study will begin at 12 noon each day at St. John’s and participants are invited to bring a lunch.  The place for each study will be announced shortly.

Annual Oktoberfest BBQ --- Sunday, October 30 @ 5:00 p.m.

Tickets:   Adults:  $10     Children 6-12:  $5          Children 5 & under:  free

Menu: sausage, sauerkraut, warm potato salad, coleslaw, apple crisp.
(Volunteers are needed to help make the sauerkraut, warm potato salad, coleslaw and apple crisp.  If you are able to help with any of these, please sign up on the sheet in the Fellowship Hall).

LCW Fall Bazaar – Saturday, November 5 @ 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
There will be cabbage rolls, meat pies, fruit pies, baked goods, crafts, jewellery and attic treasures.  Volunteers are needed for making cabbage rolls, meat pies and fruit pies.  Please bring crafts and baked goods by 9:00 a.m.  If you have any jewellery that you would like to donate, please leave it in the basket in the Fellowship Hall.

LCW Meeting – Tuesday, November 8 @ 2:00 p.m.  * note date change *

All Saints Sunday – Sunday, November 6
All Saints Sunday is the celebration of the day when those who have died in the past year are commemorated as well as all the saints of the church.  We will remember our members and loved ones who are with the Lord in Word, song, candle, and church bell.

Fundraiser Concert – Sunday, November 6 @ 3:00 p.m.
Please join us for a concert at the church to raise funds for the Mildred Bodkin Scholarship for Music and Movement.  The scholarship was started by Paul Bodkin and is being administered by the Rotary Club of Aylmer.  The concert will feature Paul Bodkin, accompanist and the Bob Towers Singers.  Tickets are $10 each and are available for sale from Rosina Fick, Marg Guenther, Karin Barrie (519-673-2137), The Flower Fountain, and Jeannette Kebbel.  Our target is 100 tickets.  Please come out to support this event and bring your friends and neighbours.

German Service – Sunday, November 20 @ 2:00 p.m.

Church Council Meeting – Wednesday, November 23 @ 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study – November 30 – December 21
St. John's and Trinity will hold another Adult Study for four weeks beginning on November 30th and ending December 21st.  The topic will be "The Symbols of Advent" and will be a way to prepare for the celebration of Jesus' birth in the celebration of Christmas.  We'll look at the Church's symbols and practices particular to the season of Advent, such as colours, the Advent Wreath, the Christmas Tree, and the Nativity scene, among others.  As before, the study will begin at 12 noon each day at Trinity and the participants are invited to bring a lunch.  Again, the exact place of each gathering will be announced shortly.

LCW Christmas Party – Tuesday, December 6 @ 2:00 p.m.
All ladies are asked to bring a story / poem, etc. to share with everyone at the party and a plate of baked goods, cheese & crackers, vegetables, etc.  There will be a penny table which always has lots of wonderful gifts to be won.  Donation items for the penny table are needed.  Ladies are asked to bring a $10 gift for a gift exchange.

Christmas Eve Service – Saturday, December 24
7:00 p.m. – with Holy Communion

Christmas Day Service – Sunday, December 25

10:30 a.m. – with Holy Communion