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PRELUDE: Alina Zhang, solo violin Processional Hymn: CP 1 (v. 1, 2, 4) HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, LORD GOD ALMIGHTY
GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY:
Glory to God
COLLECT Celebrant: Merciful Lord, grant to your faithful people pardon and peace, that we may be cleansed from all our sins and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
- ne God, now and forever. Amen.
CHILDREN’S FOCUS
Children up to 8 go with Dan to Sunday School. Kids 9+ may
stay in church or go to the school as helpers.
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD Reader: A reading from the Book of Isaiah. Reading: Isaiah 58:1-9 Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
Gradual Hymn: CP 435 (v. 1, 2, 4, 5)
TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE Verses 1, 2 & 4 THE GOSPEL Reader: The Lord be with You.
People: And also with you. Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to Luke.
People: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 Reader: The Gospel of Christ. People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Hymn Concludes With Verse 5 of the Gradual Hymn
HOMILY: The Rev. Jody Balint CHOIR ANTHEM: O Lord, You’re Beautiful THE APOSTLES’ CREED Celebrant: Let us confess the faith of our baptism, as we say: I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heav- en and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son,
- ur 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 for- giveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Prayers of the People
Confession and Absolution pg. 191 The Peace
CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Preparation of the Gifts
Offertory Hymn: CP 52
O GOD, UNSEEN YET EVER NEAR PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS
Celebrant: Almighty God,
accept the joyful offering of your Church, and grant that your Son may shine in us as the light that lightens every nation. We ask this in the name of the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Eucharistic Prayer No. 3
Preface of the Incarnation
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord CP 719 The Lord’s Prayer (sung)
The Breaking of the Bread No. 3
The Invitation Lamb of God
You are encouraged to receive the Holy Communion, standing
- r kneeling at the communion rail or at your request in your
- seat. For health reasons, do not dip (intinct) the wafer into the
- wine. Let us know if you require a gluten-free wafer. If you
prefer a blessing only, please indicate so by crossing your arms. If you find it difficult to get to the altar, we will be honoured to bring the Holy Communion to you. SOLO DURING EUCHARIST: Angela Zhang, clarinet PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Celebrant: God for whom we wait,
you fulfilled the hope of Simeon, who did not die until he had welcomed the Messiah. Complete in us your perfect will, that we in Christ may share in your eternal kingdom; for he is Lord for ever and ever. Amen. Doxology (Sung twice, 2nd time with clapping) pg. 214 Announcements BLESSING Closing Hymn: CP 341 GOD OF MERCY, GOD OF GRACE DISMISSAL
THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPPING WITH US!
