Worship

Holy CommunionSunday, December 4, 10:30 a.m.

Even as we pray‘let there be peace on earth’, we celebrate Holy Communion and acknowledge Christ present with us and at work in this world now. The Rev. Dr. Karen Bach will be leading our worship.

The Lessons and Carols of Advent

Sunday, December 11, 10:30 a.m.By-request Hymns, 10:10 a.m.A special traditional service of Advent lessons and carols will be presented by the St. Andrew’s choir. Between lessons, the choir will sing seasonal anthems and carols and there will be hymns and carols for the congregation as well.

Bells, Ring the Bells!Sunday, December 18, 10:30 a.m.

Lindsay and Olivia will invite us into worship with prose and poetry, scripture and interpretive dance. Bring a White Gift (see information following) and after the service, a potluck Christmas Luncheon for all in St. Andrew's Hall.

Christmas EveSaturday December 24, 7:30 p.m.

Finally, our waiting is over and we light the Christ Candle. We hear of how the Holy One came to us, as one of us. At the end of an hour of carols and readings, we hold candles, we sing ‘Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright’. Invite family and friends!

Christmas DaySunday December 25, 10:30 a.m.

Hail, O ever-blessed morn! Hail, redemption’s happy dawn! Sing through all Jerusalem, Christ is born in Bethlehem. Let’s gather in the chapel to sing and celebrate, and then enjoy some Christmas morning treats!

Behold, I Make All Things NewSunday January 1, 10:30 a.m.

The days ahead may be unknown, but we gather to celebrate that God’s mercies are new each morning. And just to make the day extra festive, we shall gather in St. Andrew’s Hall to begin with muffins and croissants and continue with worship.

Epiphany SundaySunday, January 8, 10:30 a.m.

With the magi of old (Matthew 2), we come to worship the Christ, and celebrate Holy Communion.

Also …

Women’s Missionary SocietyJoin us in St. Andrew’s Hall Monday December 12 as we continue to study and support the Church’s mission. Contact Louise Axford for information.

Morning Bible StudyThursday December 15, 10 a.m. An opportunity to gather with the Minister and others to ponder the journey of Abraham and Sarah. No previous experience of the Bible needed.

White GiftsSunday December 18, 10:30 a.m.

This year we are invited to reach out with some of the joy of Christmas to our

neighbours at Interval House. Women, youth and children find temporary shelter here through the year, in 18 apartments.

The suggestion is that we offer a white envelope with a $10 gift card from nearby shops like Food Basics, Metro, Shoppers or Dollarama, or a cash contribution that can

be pooled to purchase something larger like a needed housecoat or slippers.

Sunday PerspectivesSunday December 18, 7 p.m. at the Screening Room. Film this month: Things To Come (France, with Isabelle Huppert), followed by a brief time of discussion.

Prayer

O God, this season is a time when your light radiates through the world. Inasmuch as we can, let us be bright for you.

Shine your light through us as though we were pieces of stained glass window. Flow through us into others as the warm glow of colours seeps into a church.

Fill us with your light as though we were lighthouses on the shore. Use us to guide others and to keep them from danger.

Set us aflame with your light as though we were candles, even candles in a storm. Enable us to burn steadily with your fiery spirit and to push aside all forms of darkness.

Turn us on with your light as though we were Christmas bulbs all connected to one another. Help us as a community of faith to celebrate the sparkling good news of your Son’s coming birth.

Be present with us, God, through this season as we live and worship in our wait for the One who is the world’s light. Amen.

Glen E. Raisley

From the desk of the Minister 2016

The Days of December

St. Andrew’sPresbyterian Church

Kingston

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