SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2012
EPIPHANY SUNDAY
WELCOME VISITORS!
We’re glad you are here to Worship and share with us today.
Please feel free to fill out a visitor card. THANKS!
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Please note * indicates time to stand together as you are able.
ORGAN PRELUDE
WELCOME
CALL TO WORSHIP
Arise and shine, people of God.
We arise to reveal the glory of God.
Arise and shine,
We arise to be a light to the nations.
Arise and shine, people of God.
To act for justice and goodwill.
ALL: We arise to shine for Peace and God’s love.
* HYMN #91 “The First Noel”
PRAYER OF APPROACH in unison
Radiant God, light for all people and all places,
by the guidance of a star you led the Magi to worship the
Christ Child.
By the light of faith, lead us to worship you in peace and love,
and guide us in your way. We pray in the name of Christ, light
of the world.
Let us say the Lord’s Prayer…. Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANTHEM “We Three Kings”
OFFERING
* EPIPHANY DEDICATION OF GIFTS (#542 Franconia)
Receive these gifts, O God,
We offer You this day.
Shine in our world so all may see,
And follow in your way. Amen
CHILDREN’S SONG “This Little Light Of Mine”
1.This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine,
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
2. Hide it under a bushel?
NO! I'm gonna let it shine,
Hide it under a bushel?
NO! I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
CHILDREN’S STORY
CHILDREN’S SONG “This Little Light Of Mine”
3. Hold it high for all to see!
I'm gonna let it shine,
Hold it high for all to see!
I'm gonna let it shine...
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
4. Let it shine till Jesus comes!
I'm gonna let it shine,
Let it shine till Jesus comes!
I'm gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
* RESPONSIVE READING Psalm 8 Pg 427 or 455
* GLORIA
Glory be to the Father,
And to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
As it was in the beginning,
Is now and ever shall be:
World without end. Amen
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 60:1-6 Pg 602 or 649
MEDITATION “Light Of Epiphany ”
PRAISES AND CONCERNS OF THE PEOPLE
* CLOSING HYMN #96 “Will You Come And See The Light”
COMMISSIONING
Let us go out into the Light,
To spread God’s grace, mercy and peace.
(“Walk In The Light”)
Let us go out into the Light,
May the light of God shine down on us
As we leave this quiet place.
May we go and share with all of the world
The blessings of God’s grace.
With the hope and love, joy and peace
The Advent promise brings,
Let us wait and watch with open hearts
To welcome our Lord and King.
Remembering
* CHORAL AMEN
ORGAN POSTLUDE ccli #687879
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Minister: All the people
Clergy: Pastor Sheryle Steadman (Home: 519-738-0152)
Secretary: Brenda Miller (Office: 519-326-3138)
office@ruthvenpc.com www.ruthvenpc.com
Olinda-Ruthven Organist & Choir Director: Lynn Mailhoit
Assistant Organist: Doug Scott
Trinity Organist & Choir Director: Margaret Pare
Assistant Organist: Elaine Wright
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There is a Comment/Suggestion box in the Narthex.
Please feel free to share your thoughts and ideas.
* * * ANNOUNCEMENTS * * *
NOTICE: Please hand announcements into Office by Wed. morning.
Please remember Olinda-Ruthven is a “scent free” Church.
HAITI MISSION PROJECT – Buy a block and
“Build A Home” in Callebasse, Haiti. Each block $28.
Each house $2,800.00 US. Please make cheques payable
to “Haiti Mission Project” Memo line “Build A House”.
An envelope is in the Narthex.
OLINDA-RUTHVEN SUNDAY SCHOOL FUNDRAISER.
Gift cards from different retailers are being sold.
Order forms in Narthex. Make cheques out to AVGEN INCENTIVES. Thanks!
KINGSVILLE FOODBANK NEEDS: Toilet paper, canned goods: peas, beans,
corn, any potatoes, mixed vegetables, cereal, snack food.
NEWSLETTER – The Church Mouse’s next edition should be out this Sunday, December 18.
DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONAL BOOKS are in the Narthex at Olinda-Ruthven. Pick up yours today.
TUES JAN 3, 7pm – OLINDA-RUTHVEN UCW. Devotions: Joyce P; Program: Planning for 2012; Lunch: Elaine M and Hanna B.
THURS JAN 5, 7:30pm – CHOIR PRACTICE at Olinda-Ruthven & Trinity.
TUES JAN 10, 1pm – TRINITY UCW MEETING. Hostess: Bertha N; Devotion: Barb W. All are welcome.
7pm – OLINDA-RUTHVEN SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING at the Church.
2012 ANNUAL MEETINGS
OLINDA-RUTHVEN – Sunday January 29, 1pm
TRINITY – Sunday, February 5, 1pm
Please mail all reports in by Jan 7 or before to office@ruthvenpc.com Thanks.
STUDY LEAVE – Sheryle will be on study leave the next three weeks.
GUEST SPEAKERS
January 8 Sue Anderson
January 15 Richard Dalton
January 22 John Cats
* * * OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS * * *
IONA COLLEGE, PASTORAL CARE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Winter Course 2012, Monday Evenings 6:30 - 9:30pm. January 16 – April 9, 2012,
Storytelling And Theological Reflection, IC 216E/AU 513. Open to everyone in
the community. To register call 519-253-3000 (7039) office@ionacollege.edu
Online registration & in-depth course descriptions available at www.ionacollege.edu
IONA COLLEGE - PASTORAL CARE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Winter Course 2012 - January 16 – April 9, 2012,
Monday Evenings 6:30 - 9:30pm. STORYTELLING AND THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION
IC 216E/AU 513. Open to everyone in the community.
An examination of story as articulation of life experience
and as interpretation of the meaning of life, its key
stages and dimensions. The relationship of one’s
personal story to the core stories of the religious
tradition, their liturgical expression, theological
interpretation, and ethical implications. The impact
of cultural stories on shaping thought, attitude, and
action. For more information or to register
519-253-3000 (7039) office@ionacollege.edu. Online
registration & in-depth course descriptions available at www.ionacollege.edu
Windsor, ON - Emmanuel United Church invites
applications for the position of Church Music
Director. Music is a key component of the spiritual
life of our congregation. The music director works
together with the worship committee and the minister
to develop the music program. The music director is
responsible to play the organ and piano for weekly
worship services, direct the choir, including
conducting weekly choir practice and oversee other
ways that music is part of the worship service (e.g.
arrange guest soloists, performers etc.) A full
position description is available upon request. Apply
to Emmanuel United Church at emmanuelunited@kelcom.igs.net.