Let’s approach Christmas with an expectant hush,
rather than a lastminute rush
“The Advent season is that time when we seek to, in a manner of speaking, mute our memory of what has already happened, that we might brighten our joy that it happened. We leave the already of His advent to taste the bitter of the not yet. We, in short, go back, that we might look forward to His coming.” – R. C. Sproul
“God gives God. That is the gift God always ultimately gives. Because nothing is greater and we have no greater need, God gives God. God gives God, and we only need to slow long enough to unwrap the greatest Gift with our time: time in His Word, time in His presence, time at His feet.” – Ann Voskamp, The Greatest Gift
Dear Friends
We hope you can join us in worship and the Holy Eucharist, BAS service, at 10:30 am this Sunday. With winter weather here, and the challenges that go with it we are resuming Zoom coverage.
Zoom Service at 10:30 AM
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Meeting ID: 580 558 8254 Passcode: Fellowship
Announcements:
Santa Claus Parade: many thanks to those who donated cookies and came to help out on Friday! Great turnout!
Carols and Prayers: December 22 at 7 pm at Christ Church Millarville.
Food Bank: a bin is in the front foyer for collecting items for the local Foodbank. Let us support this important ministry for those in need in our community.
Mustard Seed Donations: a bin is in the Hall entryway for warm clothes to support needy folks in the city.
Coffee Hour: There is a signup sheet in the Hall if you are able to help out after service. Cookies and/or other items for the freezer for Sundays are welcome.
Prayer Chain: confidential requests are welcome, and updates are appreciated and are of great encouragement. Contact Elaine at [email protected]
Memorial Plaque: we are accepting donations toward a second memorial plaque to remember past parishioners of our church.
If you see– a newcomer at our service, struggling with our many books, please give them a friendly helping hand!
Please remember in your prayers:
– the clergy and people of our Diocese
– those who are sick, suffering, fearful or in need, and their caregivers, especially doctors and nurses
– for peace within our country, and in the world, remembering areas of war, unrest and riots, and so many refugees. We ask for wise discernment in our leaders.
– for the victims of violence and natural disasters and those who suffer from the emotional and physical wounds from conflict
– for those who mourn
– our Indigenous brothers and sisters, remembering their hurt and grief at this time;
– those who are persecuted and oppressed for their faith in Jesus Christ
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Christmas Services December 18- Advent Lessons and Carols– 10:30 am December 24- Christmas Eve Eucharist– 7 pm December 25- Christmas Morning Eucharist– 10:30 am |
“In the silence of a midwinter dusk, there is a sound so faint that for all you can tell it may be only the sound of the silence itself. You hold your breath to listen. You are aware of the beating of your heart. The extraordinary thing that is about to happen is matched only by the extraordinary moment just before it happens. Advent is the name of that moment.” – Frederick Buechner
Check out “From the Prayer Chair” by Rev Haydn
Rev Haydn will have office hours this coming week on Wednesday and Friday from approximately 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Helen is in the office from 10-12 on Wednesdays.
Please contact the Wardens with any concerns and good news!
Rector: 403 999 4181. [email protected]
Rector’s Warden: Liz Sutherland: 403 601 6952 C
People’s warden: Pat Reid: 403 652 2021
Church office: 403-652-2271 Email: [email protected]
Offerings by e-transfer via [email protected]
