CLIFFORD PASTORAL CHARGE www.cliffordpastoralchargeuc.ca/ 9:45 a.m. Alsfeldt, Ayton 101429 Concession 6 519-327-8585 11:15 a.m. Knox, Clifford 11 Allan Street East 519-327-8292 December 28th, 2014 1st Sunday of Christmas 11:00 a.m. Combined Worship at Alsfeldt Welcome to our worship service this morning. We pray you will feel God’s presence with you, as we worship together. Please stand, as you are able, and join in singing our hymns. Responsive prayers are printed in the order of service and you are invited to respond with the bold print. The Knox Nursery has a sound system so you are connected with worship if your little one is more comfortable to play for a time. *Indicates – ‘Please stand, if able’ Charge Contact Information: P. O. Box 205, Clifford, ON N0G 1M0 Office: 519-327-8378 Minister: Jennifer Mountain [email protected] Pastoral Emergencies 519-417-5875 (home) Secretary: Ellen Underwood [email protected] Treasurer: Leigh McIntosh 519-327-8431 Alsfeldt Board Chairperson: Gary Matthews 519-327-8306 Alsfeldt Treasurer: Chris Newman 519-665-7521 Knox Board Chairperson: Bruce Shannon 519-327-8053 Knox Treasurer: Kathy Douglas 519-327-8680 “God’s purpose is that all people might experience the fullness of God’ love. We, the people of the Clifford Pastoral Charge, will participate in that purpose by developing a worshipping, learning, caring, and serving community of faith.” All reprinted music used with permission. LicenSing #605813 1 We Gather as God’s People PRELUDE ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME: INTROIT: ‘All Earth Is Waiting’ verse 4 VU 5 In lowly stable the Promised One appeared. Yet, feel that presence throughout the earth today, for Christ lives in all Christians and is with us now; again, on arriving, Christ brings us liberty. CALL TO WORSHIP: There is love in her eyes for her newborn child Stand beside the Father His wonder is mixed with joy and relief for a baby born so far from home Come close to the baby His contentment gives no hint of the joy and tragedy which lie ahead Look carefully at this family and know that the peace of God is there *OPENING HYMN: ‘What Child Is This’ VU 74 PRAYER OF APPROACH: Great God of Grace and Glory, your light has shone upon us in the birth of your beloved son, Jesus. With joy and wonder, we lift our hearts and minds to you and marvel at the goodness of your grace. Jesus' birth was a miracle and a sure sign of your love for us. Let us except that Love and shout Hallelujah! SPECIAL MUSIC: 2 TIME WITH THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE: THE LORD’S PRAYER: 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 them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. We Listen for God’s Word REFLECTION: ‘The Hanging of the Greens’ THE GARLANDS: God's Welcome Extended to all People SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:46-54 HYMN: ‘Hope is a Star’ VU 7 THE POINSETTIA: A Symbol of the Unexpected SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 35: 1-2 HYMN: ‘Come Let Us Sing’ VU 222 THE WREATH: A Symbol of Never Ending Love SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:8-25 HYMN: ‘Angels from the Realms of Glory’ VU 36 PRAYER OF COMNFESSION: God of infinite love, we confess that we are quick to give up on ourselves and others. We fail to trust that you are with us when our lives become filled up with busyness or darkness, sadness or conflict. 3 Forgive us when we fail to see your face in the people around us. Fill us with your graciousness that as we are forgiven, so may we be a forgiving, reconciling people. Amen. MISTLETOE: The Promise of Peace SCRIPTURE: Luke 1: 78-79 HYMN: ‘Prepare the Way of the Lord’ (3 x’s) VU 10 A Symbol of Celebration and Rebirth HYMN: ‘Make a Joyful Noise’ Psalm 100 VU 820 THE CHRISTMAS TREE: THE CANDLES AND THE LIGHTS: God's Promises to Give Light SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 60: 1-3 HYMN: ‘I Am the Light of the World’ VU # 87 We Respond to God’s Word PASTORAL PRAYER: OFFERING INVITATION: *DOXOLOGY: ‘What Can I Do? MV’s 191 What can I do? What can I bring? What can I say? What can I sing? I’ll sing with joy. I’ll say a prayer. I’ll bring my love. I’ll do my share. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Loving God, we offer these gifts in gratitude, in wonder and in love. May they be used to proclaim Jesus' story anew. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen (please remain standing for the closing hymn) 4 We are Sent Out to Serve God *CLOSING HYMN: ‘Joy to the World’ VU 59 *COMMISSIONING: Go from this place as those who have seen the Christ Light and who long to share it with others. Go with a heart and mind of faith that you may live with high expectations and with great compassion from this season of hope. May the hope, peace, joy and love of God, encompass us and light our paths now and forever. Amen. POSTLUDE ANNOUNCEMENTS Today Plan to stay for a time of fellowship hosted by Rev. Jennifer. Monday 9:00 am Seniors SMART Exercise at Knox. Tuesday Please have any dates and information for the January 2015 Calendar in to the church office by Tuesday. No Tea and Testament this week but will resume on January 6th. Wednesday 8:00 pm AA meet at Knox. Please submit your Annual Activity Reports to the church secretary Ellen Underwood before Sunday, January 11, 2015. You can drop them off at the office or email [email protected] 5 Our Prayer List Please keep these members of our congregations and community in your thoughts and prayers throughout this week whether they are at home, at Maple Court, Walkerton, +Brucelea Haven, Walkerton, Tasso Varsamis Len Hefkey Joyce Yost Meryl Lynch╬ friends and family of Adi Tunkl Bertha Koeslag╬ people struggling with health issues Ann McIntosh + our children and young people Ruth Murray+ openness to God's will; peace Ray Wightman╪ people struggling with relationships Elva Wylie╬ people seeking new directions in Irene Agla their lives Dawn Agla-Perry people facing and recovering from Marion Agla illness, accidents, surgery; care givers Ruby Bell the people of Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Sandra Bird Jordan, Israel and the Occupied Marlene & Bev Brown Palestinian Territories Ivan Campbell Pastor Dale Finch and members of Anna Damm Trinity Lutheran, Ayton Anna Douglas Rev. Rick Liesemer & members of Gary Douglas Ayton Pentecostal Church Lynn Dunn Father Brendon McGrath & members of Russell Field St. Peter's Catholic, Ayton Merle & Blanche Freeman Rev. Rebecca Klages & members of St. Clorissa, Trevor, Reg Paul's Lutheran, Normanby Grice and family Pastor Jody Rinas & members of St. Derril Hallman John's Lutheran, Clifford Lisa Harding & family Pastor Doug Bott & members of Clifford Sheila Hill Community Church Heather Hoover Jonathan & Bonnie Kim Edward Lynch Fenwick United Angie & Saige Niagara Presbytery Clayton Newton Rev. Dr. Gary Paterson, Moderator Karine's mother Zoë Godfrey-Davies, Overseas Personnel Don Roswell ╪Royal Terrace, Palmerston, or ╬The Village, Hanover If you or someone you care about need our prayers, please call Rev. Jennifer 6or Ellen at 519-327-8378 7
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