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Dear People of God,
This week I share with you a reflection on Christian giving
written by Former Rector, Bishop Herman Spence.
I am aware that a few persons say, though not to me, that
I speak only of money. I leave you to judge the truth of
that statement. The fact is that I do sometimes speak about money,
because if all our members were serious about giving their tithe,
there would be no need to do so. Everyone of char- ity should
be able to see that what I ask for is used for the improvement
and development of this Church, its mission and outreach. The
glorious thing about money, within the context of Church, is that
it can be the in- strument of our devotion to Christ himself;
yes, that dirty, problematical and over-mastering material that
some resent being mentioned, can demon- strate the reality of
our spiritual commitment.
The principle of Christian giving must be related to your faith,
your com- mitment to Christ and your desire to minister to others
’ welfare. So your money has become a kind of sacrament,
an outward sign of an inner spiri- tual reality, but more than
that, it is an effective sign, indeed a channel along which the
blessing of God himself comes. So, my critics, whenever we all
come spiritually alive, we will begin to see the necessity for
giving and the Rector will no longer need to ask.
If you go to the Conference Room, you will see many uncollected
Freewill Offering envelopes. Now all those persons requested envelopes,
which cost the Church quite a bit. That too will explain why appeals
have to be made. Let us all examine ourselves to see if there
is any difference between what we should give and what
we actually give.
We extend a warm welcome to all those visiting with us today!
Sirrano Kitson
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"Growing through Faith, Commitment and Action"
Almighty God, by your grace you have given us new life in
Jesus Christ and by your Spirit you have called us to
proclaim Him as Saviour by word and action. Teach
us to walk in your way more trustfully, to accept
your truth more faithfully and to share your life
more lovingly. By the power of the Holy Spirit guide
us in our work for the church, so that we may come
as one family to the Kingdom of the Father, where
you live and reign forever. Amen.
(A Prayer for Renewal and Mission)
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Parish News
 Congratulations to Inez
Newland who celebrated her 87th birthday on November 14, also
to Ivy Levy on her 92nd birthday on November 15.
We express condolences
to Shirley Deavers on the death of her son who died in the USA;
Sean McDonald and family on the death of his mother Leonie and
to Megan Smith on the death of her husband Lloyd.
We are pleased to remind
you that our own Friends of the St. Andrew Parish Church Sunday
Schools have started a special Christmas Cake and Christmas Pudding
sale. These delicious Christmas Cakes and Puddings are available
for sale after each morning service.
Harvest Supper:
Our sincere thanks to all who supported our Harvest Supper. To
those who worked tirelessly, we do appreciate all your efforts.
St. Thomas Mission
will be celebrating their Harvest Thanksgiving today at 10:00
a.m. Please give your support.
Prayer books
are available at the Church office at a cost of $900.00.
REMEMBER SECOND COLLECTION
on December 2, 2007. The day of our Patronal Festival.
Quote for Reflection
One thing Jesus asks of me: that I lean on Him;
that in Him and only in Him I put complete trust;
that I surrender myself to Him unreservedly...Even
if we feel like a boat without compass on high seas,
we are to commit ourselves fully to Him, without trying
to control His actions.
Mother Theresa
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Did you know?
The ministry of a bishop is to represent Christ and
His Church, particularly as apostle, chief priest,
and pastor of a diocese; to guard the faith, unity,
and discipline of the whole Church; to proclaim the
Word of God, to act in Christ ’ s name for the
reconciliation of the world and the building up of
the Church; and to ordain others to con- tinue Christ
’ s ministry.
(The service is outlined on BCP 426-443)
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 We are inviting
you to share your thoughts and suggestions relating to our ministry
here at St. Andrew's. Please email your comments to us at
standrewch@cwjamaica.com.
Activities this week ...
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Please remember to pray for our sick and shut-in
members.
Shut-In Members
- Iris Daley
- Lloyd & Merieline James
- Aston Earle
- Relan Barrett
Sick Members
- Enid Anderson
- Roslyn Flash
- Megan Smith
- Edna Brassington
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Prayers Of Intercession
Twenty Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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Lord, we ask you to give strength to all who are weary;
strengthen our faith in times of trouble, when there
are wars and rumours of wars, when there is famine
and earthquake. May we continue to put our trust in
you and to work for the coming of your kingdom. We
pray for areas where churches are destroyed, vandalized
or robbed, where priests and pastors are at risk.
We pray for our Bishops and clergy.
The Lord is our strength.
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He alone is our salvation.
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Lord, guide all who deal with world crises, protect the
peace-keepers and maintainers of the law; let all who
work for justice and freedom know your care. Give wisdom
to the work of the United Nations, the World Health Organization,
and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent.
The Lord is our strength.
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He alone is our salvation.
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We pray for homes where it is hard to be a Christian,
where there is enmity and strife and violence, for homes
where there is neglect and abuse. We give thanks for all
agencies and people that support families in their needs.
We pray for our own homes and loved ones.
The Lord is our strength.
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He alone is our salvation.
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We pray for all who are victims of war, earthquake,
floods, famine, poverty, injustice and tyranny; for the
homeless and the unemployed. We remember all who have
lost vision and hope. We pray for all who are ill at home
or in hospital, especially…
The Lord is our strength.
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He alone is our salvation.
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We give thanks for the coming of your kingdom: love will
triumph over hatred, war will be no more. We pray for
all who have entered into the fullness of your glory and
for all our loved ones departed.
The Lord is our strength.
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He alone is our salvation.
(Silence may be kept)
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Lord God Almighty, we look for you, we long for you,
we watch for you, we wait for you. Give us wisdom to know
you and courage to serve you, whom to serve is perfect
freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
for ever.
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Readings for Next Sunday - November 25, 2007
- First Lesson: Jeremiah 23: 1-6
- Psalm 46
- Second Lesson: Colossians 1:11-20
- Gospel: Luke 23:35-43
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Hymn: Lord Teach Us To Pray
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Lord, teach us to pray;
let us know Your will every day.
Give us the grace
to go on seeking Your face,
in obedience to all that You say,
in obedience to all that You say.
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Lord, help us to see
with the eyes of faith, and believe.
Give us Your heart to care
for the world in our prayer,
and a vision of what it should be,
and a vision of what it should be.
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Hymn: Hark! The Song of Jubilee
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Hark! the song of jubilee
Loud as mighty thunders roar,
Or the fullness of the sea
When it breaks upon the shore:
Alleluia! For the Lord
God omnipotent shall reign:
Alleluia! let the word
Echo round the earth and main.
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Alleluia! hark, the sound,
From the dept unto the skies,
Wakes above, beneath, around,
All creation ’ s harmonies:
See Jehovah ’ s banner furled,
Sheathed His sword; He speaks ’ tis done
And the kingdoms of this world
Are the kingdom of His Son.
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He shall reign from pole to pole
With illimitable sway;
He shall reign when like a scroll
Yonder heavens have passed away:
Then the end: beneath His rod
Man ’ s last enemy shall fall:
Alleluia! Christ in God.
God in Christ, is all in all.
Repeat Verse One
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Hymn: Come to the Waters
Refrain:
Come to the waters and I will give you rest;
come to the waters and you will be refreshed.
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Jesus said, ‘ Come unto Me all ye weary, heavy laden.
Refrain
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Jesus said, of the waters that He gave,
He who drinks shall never thirst again. ’
Refrain
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Jesus said, ‘ He who believes in Me,
out of him shall flow living waters. ’
Refrain
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So with joy we shall draw water out of wells of salvation.
Refrain
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Hymn: The Servant King
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From heaven You came, helpless babe,
entered our world, Your glory veiled,
not to be served but to serve,
And give Your life that we might live.
Refrain:
This is our God, the Servant King,
He calls us now to follow Him,
to bring our lives as a daily offering
of worship to the Servant King.
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There in the garden of tears
my heavenly load He chose to bear:
His heart with sorrow was torn,
‘ Yet not my will but yours, ’ He said.
Refrain
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Come see His hands and His feet,
the scars that speak of sacrifice,
hands that flung stars into space
to cruel nails surrendered.
Refrain
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So let us learn how to serve
and in our lives enthrone Him,
each other ’ s needs to prefer,
for it is Christ we ’ re serving.
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Today's Services
Twenty Fifth Sunday after
Pentecost
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6:30 a.m.
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HOLY EUCHARIST |
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7:30 a.m.
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SUNG EUCHARIST
and SERMON |
| Processional |
Hark! The Song
of Jubilee |
| Old Testament |
Malachi 3:13— 4:2 &
5-6
[Claude Campbell] |
| Psalm |
98:5-10 [BCP page 596]
Refrain: The Lord will judge
the world with righteousness.
(All Sit– No Gloria) |
| Epistle |
II Thessalonians 3: 6– 13
[Lorna Cover] |
| Gradual |
198 [Children leave
for Sunday School] |
| Gospel |
Luke 21: 5-19 |
| Sermon |
Rev. Dr. David Kuck |
| The
Prayers of Intercession |
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| The Offertory Hymn |
Servant King |
| Hymns During Communion |
Come to the Waters,
Lord teach us to pray,
419
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| Recessional |
208
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9:45 a.m.
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MORNING PRAYER and
SERMON |
| Processional |
7 |
| Jubilate |
[BCP page 37] |
| Psalm |
98 :5-10 [BCP page 596]
(All Stand) |
| Old Testament |
Malachi 3:13— 4:2 & 5-6 |
| Benedictus |
[BCP page 40] |
| Second Reading |
Luke 21: 5-19 |
| Hymn |
198 |
| Sermon |
Rev. Dr. David Kuck |
| Hymn |
The Servant King |
| Recessional |
208 |
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6:00 p.m.
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HOLY EUCHARIST and
SERMON |
| Introit |
7 |
| Old Testament |
Malachi 3:13— 4:2 & 5-6 |
| Psalm |
98 :5-10 [BCP page 596] |
| Gradual |
198 |
| Gospel |
Luke 21: 5-19 |
| Sermon |
Rev. Major Sirrano Kitson |
| Offertory |
The Servant King |
| Recessional |
208 |
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Activities This Week
Monday
November 19 |
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Bible Study
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Tuesday
November 20 |
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Holy Eucharist
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Wednesday
November 21 |
6:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
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Holy Eucharist
Ground & Environs Committee
Confirmation Class– Seniors
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Thursday
November 22 |
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Senior Choir Rehearsal
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Friday
November 23
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Holy Eucharist
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Saturday
November 24
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11:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
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Little Brothers of St.
Andrew
Youth Choir Rehearsal
Youth Fellowship |
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