Morning Prayer: Psalm 119, parts 17,18 / Job 4. 1&5. 6-end. / 1 Peter 5. 1-11
Thanks from the Just Friends Food Bank volunteers to all who brought donations last week. Breakfast cereals, mac & cheese, children's desserts, canned fruit, meat and fish and baked beans are especially appreciated at this time.
This Sunday we are accepting donations for Tyler Sparkes, who is presently at the IWK hospital. Donations will be used for the purchase of gifts to make his stay a little more bearable, and to let him know that his church family are keeping him and his family in their prayers. If you wish to make a donation, please mark on your envelope "Tyler Sparkes Donation."
On October 14th the ACW will be meeting at Heather Carr's house (4596 Limekiln Rd.) at 11:00 to view the video, "Our History, Our Heart." Along with business and a devotional meeting, there will be a pot-luck lunch; all women of the parish are welcome.
The Fall ACW Deanery Meeting will be held Thursday, October 22 at St. Michaels and All Angels Church in Minto, beginning with registration at 9:30 A.M. Sharon Miller (the Bishop's wife) will speak on her experience at Lambeth Conference in England.
Sam Johnston is organizing a Country Gospel Show, October 25th at 2 P.M. at St. Thomas'. The entertainers will be Bill Stewart, Amy Thorne Yerxa, Millen Anderson, Bernard Clarkson, Sheila Dorcas, Bob Stewart, Wally Ellis, Bliss Spencer, Nashwaak Harmony and Sam Johnston. Lunch and a silent auction will follow. All proceeds will go toward the maintenance of St. Thomas'.
On November 01 St. Thomas' Church will celebrate 130 years of worship. The Committee for the 130th anniversary of St. Thomas Church would like as many of the congregation as possible to attend services on Sunday, 1 November, in PERIOD COSTUME.
The Prayers of the People
(As we stand in God's presence, let us pray to the Lord, saying, 'We thank you, Lord')
For the Church universal, of which the churches in this Parish are visible symbols, We thank you, Lord.
For your presence whenever two or three have gathered in your name, We thank you, Lord.
For this time and place where we may be still and know that you are God, We thank you, Lord.
For the fulfilling of our desires and petitions as you see best for us, We thank you, Lord.
For our past and a vision of the future that lies ahead, We thank you, Lord.
For the gift of the Holy Spirit and new life in baptism, We thank you, Lord.
For the pardon of our sins when we have fallen short of your glory, We thank you, Lord.
For the faith of those who have gone before us and for our encouragement by their perseverance, We thank you, Lord.
For all the benefactors of this parish who have died in the peace of Christ and are at rest, We thank you, Lord.
O God, from living and chosen stones you prepare an everlasting dwelling place for your majesty. Thank you for this day - for Homecoming Sunday and thank you for the gift of church as community. Make us aware of you. And help us remember that we are created and loved by you. Thank you for each person present this morning and those who are not able to be with us. We remember all those who are sick and stand in need of prayer. Grant that in the power of the Holy Spirit those who serve you here may always be kept within your presence. This we pray through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and ever. Amen.
Opening Hymn: We Plow the Fields, and Scatter (308)
The Summary of the Law BCP, p. 69
Collect of the Day BCP, p. 307
O most merciful Father, we humbly thank thee for all thy gifts so
freely bestowed upon us; for life and health and safety; for power
to work and leisure to rest; for all that is beautiful in creation
and in the lives of men; but above all we thank thee for our
spiritual mercies in Christ Jesus our Lord; who with thee and the
Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Anthem for Trinity
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Lesson - Deuteronomy 8. 6. BCP, p. 308
The Gradual - Psalm 122. 6-9. BCP, p. 498
O pray for the peace of Jerusalem: / may they prosper that love thee.
Peace be within thy walls, / and plenteousness within thy palaces.
For my brethren and companions' sakes, / I will wish thee prosperity.
Yea, because of the house of the Lord our God, / I will seek to do thee good.
The Holy Gospel - St. Luke 17. 11. BCP, p. 308
The Nicene Creed BCP, p. 71
The Sermon
Offertory Hymn: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (397)
Offertory Sentence BCP, p. 74
Biddings and Intercessions BCP, p. 75
We pray today for Nancy, Helen, David, Elizabeth, Marion, Merlin, Leigh and Tyler
Prayers of the People (please see insert)
Thanksgiving and Consecration BCP, p. 78
The Holy Communion
All who have been baptized with water in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and who receive Holy Communion in their own congregations, are welcome and encouraged to receive Holy Communion in repentance and faith, discerning the Lord's Body.
Anthem: Lord, For Thy Tender Mercy's Sake
Prayers after Communion BCP, p. 85
Closing Hymn: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (403)
Evening Prayer: Psalm 119 parts 19, 20 / Prov. 8. 1-17. / Matt. 11. 20-end.
The Prayers of the People
(As we stand in God's presence, let us pray to the Lord, saying, 'We thank you, Lord')
For the Church universal, of which the churches in this Parish are visible symbols, We thank you, Lord.
For your presence whenever two or three have gathered in your name, We thank you, Lord.
For this time and place where we may be still and know that you are God, We thank you, Lord.
For the fulfilling of our desires and petitions as you see best for us, We thank you, Lord.
For our past and a vision of the future that lies ahead, We thank you, Lord.
For the gift of the Holy Spirit and new life in baptism, We thank you, Lord.
For the pardon of our sins when we have fallen short of your glory, We thank you, Lord.
For the faith of those who have gone before us and for our encouragement by their perseverance, We thank you, Lord.
For all the benefactors of this parish who have died in the peace of Christ and are at rest, We thank you, Lord.
O God, from living and chosen stones you prepare an everlasting dwelling place for your majesty. Thank you for this day - for Homecoming Sunday and thank you for the gift of church as community. Make us aware of you. And help us remember that we are created and loved by you. Thank you for each person present this morning and those who are not able to be with us. We remember all those who are sick and stand in need of prayer. Grant that in the power of the Holy Spirit those who serve you here may always be kept within your presence. This we pray through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and ever. Amen.