ORDER OF WORSHIP
PRESENTATION OF OUR OFFERINGS AND CARE CARDS
*You are invited to stand, if able
PRELUDE: “Komm, Gott, heiliger Geist”
J.S. Bach
J. Rheinberger
C. Loret
C.S. Lang
“Trio in F Sharp minor”
“Prière”
“Chorale Prelude on ‘Abridge’”
WELCOME / ANNOUNCEMENTS
OFFERTORY: “Trio in D”
D. Rembt
*DEDICATION: #540 “Grant Us, God, the Grace”
STUTTGART
Grant us, God, the grace of giving, with a spirit large and free,
that ourselves and all our living we may offer faithfully.
PRAYER OF PRAISE, THANKS & REQUEST / THE LORD’S PRAYER:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom
INVITATION TO WORSHIP
come; thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day
*HYMN: #5 “All Earth Is Waiting”
TAULÉ
our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who
trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
ADVENT WREATH – LIGHTING THE 2nd CANDLE: PEACE
Chris Reichenbacher & Marcia Kosteniuk, Leah & Max Reichenbacher
evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and
ever, amen.
GATHERING WITH THE CHILDREN
As the children gather and again as they depart, we sing:
I am walking a path of peace, I am walking a path of peace, I am walking a
*HYMN: #642 “Be Thou My Vision”
path of peace, lead me home, lead me home.1
*BLESSING: “Go Now in Peace”
SLANE
Go now in peace, never be afraid, God will go with you each hour of
FROM THE BIBLE: Isaiah 40:1-11
Richard Moffat
This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true. Know he will
guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and show you believe. Reach
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “Forever Ever Green”
MESSAGE: “So, are you ready for Advent?"
*HYMN: #660 “How Firm a Foundation”
P. Choplin
William Haughton
ST DENIO
out to others so all the world can see. God will be there watching
from above. Go now in peace, in faith, and in love. Amen, amen, amen.1
POSTLUDE: “Lo, He Comes on Cloud Descending”
L. Webber
1”I
am walking a path of peace,” More Voices #221, words & music ©copyright Janet Bauman Tissandier. “Go
Now in Peace,” words & music Don Besig & Nancy Price, ©copyright 1988, 1989, Harold Flammer Music, a
division of Shawnee Press, Inc. Used and reproduced with permission, LicenSingOnline #C2095.
OUR WELCOME TO YOU
USHERS: Joyce Moore, Barb Hake, Bob & Marion Mayes,
Randy & Nancy Taylor, Peter Dean, John Boer, Allan & Joan Bell
RECEPTION DESK HOSPITALITY: Lynn Dolmage
AV SUPPORT: Peter Eddy STEWARDS: Leon Periard & Bev Pattenden
WELCOMING ELDER (Church Hall): Derryl Johnston
Please introduce yourself to a greeter or minister and sign our guest book at the main doors.
Please join us in the Church Hall following worship for refreshments and fellowship.
Large Print Worship Bulletins are available at the Reception Desk.
Hearing Assists are available from an Usher.
Prayer requests: note them on a Care Card and place it on an offering plate at offering time.
Please turn off cell phones or switch to silent ring during worship
Food Bank: Donations are gratefully received in the Foyer each Sunday
Please refrain from wearing scents such as cologne and perfumes
Collier Street United Church
Sunday December 7th, 2014, 10:30 a.m.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT: We are here to serve God through our witness to Jesus Christ. It is our
purpose to proclaim the good news of the Gospel, to teach the truth in love, to provide a place where
friendships can be built through Christian fellowship, to encourage & enable people to grow in their
faith & commitment to Jesus Christ, & to help them become the people God would have them be.
TODAY’S PROGRAM LEADERS FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH
NURSERY: Sally Telford, Judy Robertson, Jennifer McDermott, Emma Patterson
AGE 3 - SK: Melisa Haughton & Kierra McGregor
MULTI-AGE (GRADES 1-6): Laurie Crosson and Jaime Wright
LEARNING IN THE LOFT (GRADES 7-9): Chris Soucie CO-ORDINATOR: Arleigh Alexander
We offer nursery care & a full program for children & youth up to grade 9. Nursery care is available
beginning at 10:15 a.m. The other children & youth leave for their program after the Gathering with
the Children. Visitors are most welcome. Sign-in is required for SK & younger. Leaders will help
you find your way to your group. At the conclusion of the service, children up to grade 6 can be met
downstairs & those in grade 7+ can meet their family in the church hall.
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WE REMEMBER AND HOLD UP IN OUR PRAYERS THE FOLLOWING WHO ARE ILL OR RECUPERATING:
Doug & Sharon Moir, Rid & Agnes Groves, Hap Lowe, Fran Pudden, Bob Lyte,
Anthony Ambrose, Alex Tait
Rev. William Haughton – Coordinating Minister whaughton@collierunited.ca
Rev. Arleigh Alexander – Minister for Learning and Growing in Faith: Children & Youth
aalexander@collierunited.ca
Lisa Tisi – Minister to Adults ltisi@collierunited.ca
Rev. Dr. Donald Jay – Minister Emeritus & Voluntary Associate Minister
Vickie McMillian – Office Administrator officeadmin@collierunited.ca
Nicole Rosebrugh – Administrative Assistant churchoffice@collierunited.ca
Tom Loney – Organist
Darlene Steingard - Choir Director
Bryon McLellan, Amber Godin, Bob Nahorney & Cody Robertson – Custodians
The Second Sunday of Advent
112 Collier St., Barrie, ON L4M 1H3
705.726.1511
www.collierunited.ca