Bulletin for Sunday, January 1, 2006

 

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

Corner of Sparks & Bay Streets, Ottawa

The Rev. Dr. Barton Beglo, Pastor

Karen Holmes, Organist

Telephone: 233-9911 FAX: 233-9936

e-mail: stpeters@compmore.net

http://www.compmore.net/~stpeters/

 

WORSHIP SERVICE:                                              10:00 a.m.

Prelude:

“The old year has passed” BWV 614, 1091 J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

“Today begins the New Year G.F. Kauffmann (Germany, 1679-1735)

Announcements

*Hymn                                                                                     45

*Greeting/Kyrie                                                                  p.78

*Hymn of Praise                                                                 p.81

*Prayer of the Day                                                        Jubilate

First Lesson

Psalm [Read in unison]                                               Jubilate

Second Lesson

*Gospel Verse: “Alleluia Lord”                                         p.83

*Gospel

*Congregational Responses                                            p.83

Sermon

*Hymn                                                                                     72

*Apostles’ Creed                                                               p.85

*Prayers                                                                        Jubilate

Solo: “I wonder as I wander”                      Appalachian carol

           Wayne Michael                                       (arr. J.J.Niles)

Offering

Organ Offertory: Vieux Noël César Franck (France, 1822-1890)

*Congregational Offertory: “Let the Vineyards”              p.86

*Communion Service                                                        p.88

Hymns during Communion                                      47, 40, 41

* Post Communion                                                            p.92

* Benediction

*Hymn                                                                                     62

Postlude: Noël bourguignon Claude Balbastre (France, 1729-1798)

 

* indicates stand

 

Liturgy Assistant: Wayne Michael

 

LARGE  PRINT  HYMNALS &  PORTABLE RECEIVERS are available from the church office or an usher.

 

WORSHIP ASSISTANT: Cynthia Moffat

 

USHERS: Christopher Guertin/ Earl Tabbert

 

FELLOWSHIP: Richard & Isabel Gattinger

 

CHOIR PRACTICES

....Senior Choir          Thursday, January 5              7:30 p.m.

....Junior Choir           Sunday, January 15            10:30 a.m.

 

THANK YOU

...to everyone who contributed to the Christmas flowers.

...to everyone who helped with the Christmas trees.

 

VOLUNTEERS January/February/March in the church office on Thurs. mornings to fold bulletins/straighten pews-children’s kits. Sign-up sheet is posted on bulletin board near church office.

 

PARKING SPACE available west side of church beginning Jan.1. Monthly rate for week day parking. Contact church office.

 

CENTRETOWN CHURCHES EMERGENCY FOOD CENTRE Requests: Canned Tuna/Canned Fruit/Peanut Butter/Juice.  Place your donation in the hamper found on the stage in the parish hall.

 

PRAYER LIST Members and Friends of the congregation have been randomly assigned a week during the year.  First names are included in the Sunday Prayers.

 

FELLOWSHIP is a great way for St. Peter’s members to get to know each other.  Serving coffee can be fun and simple as you would like it to be.  Speak to Anna Kelley or Wendy Haché.   A sign-up list is in the parish hall.

 

NEXT SUNDAY

Worship with Holy Communion - 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Church School/Junior Confirmation - 9:30 a.m.

SCS Teachers’ Meeting - 10:30 a.m.

 

Christmas Holiday Closure - January 2

 

NEWSLETTER articles are due next Sunday, January 8.

 

SENIOR CONFIRMATION   Sun, January 29, 12:15 Noon

 

NEW MEMBERS If interested, speak to Pastor Beglo.

 

2006 OFFERING ENVELOPES (adult & children) are avail-able in the parish hall. Completed  pledge/time-talent or PAR sheets can be left in the church office or placed on the offering plates.  If you do not have envelopes, notify the church office.

 

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING There will be one service at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 12, followed by the Annual Meeting.  The meeting is open to everyone, but only members may vote or hold office.  The Annual Report will be distributed in the parish hall on February 5.  A list of eligible voters will also be available for review at the church.

 

FLOWER sign-up list for placement on altar is in parish hall.

 

ST. PETER’S LIBRARY provides resource materials to help us learn our faith & to accompany us in our spiritual journey.  The library operates on an honour system.  You are welcome to take books/videos/DVDs home, but please remember to check them out and to return them.

 

WELCOME If you are a visitor, please sign our guest book at the front entrance.  Come worship with us again. To those looking for a church home, we invite you to join St. Peter’s, a community of faith seeking to grow in God’s grace and love.