this service`s bulletin - Église Unie St

St. James United Church
463 St. Catherine St. W., Montreal, Quebec
Minister: Rev. Arlen John Bonnar
Volunteer Associate Ministers:
Rev. Dr. Phyllis Smyth, Rev. Doug Stewart
Director of Music: Philip Crozier
Choral Director: Jean-Sébastien Allaire
Sunday, November 24th, 2013 11 a.m.
WE APPROACH GOD
Prelude: Koraal (Suite Modale, Op. 430)
Flor Peeters (1903-1986)
*Processional Hymn: Let us build a house
(More Voices #1)
Let us build a house where love can dwell and all can safely live,
a place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive.
Built of hopes and dreams and visions, rock of faith and vault of grace;
here the love of Christ shall end divisions:
Refrain: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.
Let us build a house where love is found in water, wine and wheat;
a banquet hall on holy ground, where peace and justice meet.
Here the love of God, through Jesus, is revealed in time and space;
as we share in Christ the feast that frees us:
Refrain
Bâtissons un lieu du quel nos mains s’offriront en s’ouvrant,
Pour servir au loin les prochains au Nom du Dieu vivant.
Ceux qui sont courbes, opprimés, en fin se mettront de bout;
Les dangers et leurs peurs sont .
Refrain: Venez, entrez! Venez, entrez! Venez entrez! C’est chez vous!
Let us build a house where all are named, their songs and visions heard
and loved and treasured, taught and claimed as words within the Word.
Built of tears and cries and laughter, prayers of faith and songs of grace;
Let this house proclaim from floor to rafter.
Refrain
Welcome / Bienvenue
*Call to Worship
God welcomes you here,
whether we come from around the corner or miles away.
God rejoices that you are here,
just like a loving parent embracing a long-lost child.
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God celebrates that you are here,
that we have come to be together again.
Let us lift our hearts and voices to God whose love knows no bounds.
Let us worship God!
*Refrain:
(Sung)
Holy, holy, holy, my heart, my heart adores you!
My heart is glad to say the words: You are holy, God!
Santo, santo, santo. Mi corazon te adora!
Mi corazon te sabe decir: Santo eres Dios!
Prayer of Approach
Anthem: Antiphon (Five Mystical Songs)
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Blessing of Children
Presentation of Baptismal Shawls
Blessing of Baptismal Water
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
Lola Noelle Alonso-Elmaghrabi, Mackenzie Schuyler Harrisson
Scripture: Jeremiah 23: 1 - 6
Psaume 23
Gospel: Luke 1: 68 - 79
Reflection
Reading: Luke 2: 21 - 23
read by Scott McMorran
*Hymn: I have called you by your name
I have called you by your name, you are mine;
I have gifted you and ask you now to shine.
I will not abandon you; all my promises are true.
You are gifted, called, and chosen; you are mine.
I will help you learn my name as you go;
read it written in my people, help them grow.
Pour the water in my name, speak the word your soul can claim,
offer Jesus’ body given long ago.
Tu auras besoin de moi en chemin.
En tous lieux, sens ma présence et mon soutien.
Comme cette femme en pleurs qui a surmonté ses peurs,
touche et laisse aller Jésus sur son chemin.
More Voices #161
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I have given you a name, it is mine;
I have given you my Spirit as a sign.
With my wonder in your soul, make my wounded children whole;
go and tell my precious people they are mine.
WE RESPOND TO GOD
Congregational Life and Concerns
Presentation of Peace Symbols, candles and cranes, to Visitors
Offertory Invitation
Anthem: Praise ye the lord (Psalm 150 with antiphon: Words: VU874)
John Rutter (1945-)
*The Offertory: Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures high
and low; give thanks to God in love made known: Creator, Word, and Spirit, One. (#541)
Offertory Prayer
Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Presentation of Children: Lola Noelle Alonso-Elmaghrabi and Mackenzie Schuyler Harrisson
Hymn: Called by Earth and sky
Precious these waters, endless seas,
deep ocean’s dream, waters of healing,
rivers of rain, the wash of love again.
Refrain:
2.
More Voices #135
Called by earth and sky, promise of hope held high.
This is our sacred living trust, treasure of life sanctified
called by earth and sky, called by earth and sky, called by earth and sky.
Précieux est l’air que l’on respire, libre est le vent;
esprit qui souffle, viens nous instruire, de grâce nous comblant
Refrain:
Du ciel et de la terre, nous entendons l’appel; nous devons chérir l’univers.
écrin de vie, précieuse et belle; du ciel et de la terre.
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Précieuses nous sont les montagnes qui, de tous temps, grandioses rochers,
nous accompagnent, de leur force et leur chant.
....Refrain en Français
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Precious the fire that lights our way, bright dawning day.
Fire of passion, sorrows undone, our faith and justice one.
*The Benediction
Postlude: Tuba Tune in D
....Refrain in English
Craig Sellar Lang (1891-1971)
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A warm welcome is extended to everyone worshipping with us today. If you are visiting, we would like to present
you with a peace symbol. Please come forward during the offering. Everyone is invited for refreshments and
conversation in Dawson Hall. Please be attentive to your food allergy concerns. Please leave your hymn books at
the door as you exit the sanctuary.
Receiving Baptism: Lola Noelle Alonso-Elmaghrabi, daughter of Zeina Elmaghrabi and Juan Alonso
and Mackenzie Schuyler Harrisson, daughter of Judy Yee and Eric Harrisson.
2014 Church Calendars ($5) are available on Sundays from Lee Santiago or the office during the week
The Open Door - Tuesdays at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. At 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays a communion service led by Rev.
Jean-Daniel Williams. At 1 p.m. on the 1 st, 2nd, & 3rd Tuesdays there will be an event in the Douglas Room: 1 st Pastor’s Pot; 2nd - ‘Tea & Tunes’; 3rd - ‘Bible and The Brush’.
4th Sunday monthly, from 9 - 10:30 a.m. ‘Breakfast and the Bible’. All welcome.
Worship at St. James - Sunday at 11 a.m.
December 1st
Advent I. Communion. Rev. Arlen. Worship led by ‘Believe’ and Geoff Duerden
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Advent II. Rev. Arlen. Reception of New Members
(If you would like to become a member please call the office)
Meetings: Wednesday, November 27th 6 p.m. Stewards - Board Room
Wednesday, December 4th 6 p.m. Official Board - Douglas Room
Wednesday, December 11th 6 p.m. Trustees - Board Room
What’s happening at St. James:
Tues. Nov. 26th 11:30 a.m. Concert by Ingried Boussaroque. Free
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Fri. Nov. 29 , 2 pm ‘Momma’s Boy’ a play by Faiths & Arts ministry of the United Church.
Freewill Donation.
Sat. Nov. 30th, 2 p.m. Hart House Chorus, Toronto. ($10 at door)
Sun. Dec. 1st, 7 p.m. World AIDS Concert (free)
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Fri. Dec. 6 , 7 p.m. St. James Benefit Concert with People’s Gospel, Montreal City Chorus,
Koa Boyd & Sara Wunsch, EKC/ESC Choirs, St. James Choir, Carol Sing-a-long. (Free)
Sun. Dec. 8th 12:30 p.m. Congregational Christmas Luncheon
The Art of Mental Health with Dr. Jaswant Guzder, recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubliee Medal
December 1st , 2 - 4 p.m. Field trip to see her artworks
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December 8 , 2 - 4 p.m. 'Dialogic' session with Dr. Jaswant Guzder in the Churchill Room at St. James
Cost:$5.00 per day. Info: [email protected] http://haveyouexperienced.wordpress.com
Open Door Tues. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesdays, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Art Classes with Susan Mott. Info: 514-488-9009
Every Kid/Every Singer Choir rehearsals, Sundays, 12:30 p.m.
‘Believe’ - LGBT & Friends outreach group meets the 2nd Wednesday monthly
Choir Rehearsals: Sundays at 9:45 a.m.
CD ($20) played by Philip Crozier. Proceeds to Organ Restoration
Mail: 1435 City Councillors St., Montreal, Qc H3A 2E4
Tel: (514) 288-9245 Fax: (514) 288-5148
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.stjamesunitedchurchmontreal.com