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Dear People of God,
As we approach the close of 2007, we reflect, as a parish family
on the past twelve months.
During the year, we accomplished many things through God’s grace.
Among them were the collating and computerization of our membership
list and the successful implementation of programmes exploring
Christian giving, Discipleship and Stewardship development. We
established a Development Fund Committee to canvass and harness
talents in our Parish and we reviewed our current mission in our
Outreach Projects. We also renovated the interior of the Church,
the Old Court House and the Curatage. We were guided throughout
the year by our theme “Growing through Faith, Commitment and Action”,
as we increasingly had a better understanding of God’s mind and
sought to grow towards what God wants us to be for His glory and
His kingdom as the people of God.
At our retreat this year, our representatives reviewed our current
mission within the context of our rolling three year strategic
plan. We examined different areas of the life of our Church which
will work together to create a deeper sense of awareness, involvement
and the commitment of our members to congregational life under
the theme, “One family – each one, reach one, for the renewal
and growth of our Church”. As indicated, for 2008 our worship
and witness will be grounded by prayer, sustained by faith and
focused on reaching out and attracting to our Church and community,
the un-churched and the un-baptised.
God’s purpose is our goal; reconciliation and healing, justice
and equity, love and shalom (peace). This informs our vision statement;
“A Church reconciled to God, aware of its identity and healing
the community through the proclamation of the Good News of the
gospel of Christ”. The critical question that we are to ask ourselves
is: Am I a person of faith and committed to the Lord? It
will require the participation of all of us, God’s Spirit filled
people, to achieve the renewal of our congregational life for
the growth of our Church.
To all who gave of their time, their talent, their treasure and
resources, thanks to you and praise be to God for His working
through you by the power of the Spirit. God bless us all as we
continue to actively engage in the Mission and Ministry of the
Church in 2008.
Grateful thanks to all who gave for Gift Day, as we were able
to realize approximately 2.8 million dollars from 285 persons.
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
 We express condolences
to the family of Isolyn Petgrave who died last week Thursday.
Service schedule
for January 6, 2008 - Epiphany of our Lord
- 6:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
- 8:00 a.m. Sung Eucharist & Sermon
- 5:00 p.m. Solemn Evensong & Organ Recital
(100th Anniversary of the Royal Schools of Music)
Guest Organist: Dr. Richard Beckford Assoc.
Prof. of Music, South Carolina University U.S.A.)
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
2008 will be held on January 27, following the 7:30 Eucharist.
We urgently need reports from all organizations and groups for
presentation at the Congregational Meeting as well as Nomination
Forms for election to the Church Committee.
Prayer books
are available at the Church office at a cost of $900.00.
Quote for Reflection
Christianity does not teach man to attain an inner
ideal of divine tranquility and stoic quite by abstracting
himself from material things. It teaches him to give
himself to his brother and to his world in a service
of love in which God will manifest his creative power
through men on earth. - Thomas Merton, Seven Story
Mountain.
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Did you know?
The dalmatic is the outer liturgical vestment
of the deacon worn at Eucharistic services and solemn
processions except for penitential services. The chasuble
is the principal vestment worn by the priest for the
Eucharist covering all the others. The cope
is a vestment that is open in front and fastened at
the breast with a band or clasp. It is worn for processions
but the priest must change into chasuble for the Eucharistic
prayer.
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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
- Frederick Green
- Dorissa Russell
- Rebecca Forbes
- Coretta Sewell
- Roslyn Purville
Sick Members
- Veta McMillan
- Winnette Reynolds
- Lois Bayliss
- Myrtle Jones
- Ronald Townsend
- Enid Anderson
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Prayers Of Intercession
First Sunday after Christmas
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Holy Father, we pray that the church may proclaim your
light in dark times, that we may come to your light
and recognize your light. May we reach out to all
who are in darkness. May the church show forth the
good news of the gospel. We pray for all preachers
of the word and ministers of sacraments, for all who
study the Scriptures. We pray especially for our Bishops
and clergy.
Christ, Light of the world,
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scatter the darkness from before us.
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We remember areas of the world where darkness seems to
triumph, places of exploitation and cheap labour, places
where the land is raped and forests are destroyed, places
where the water is polluted and the air is foul, places
where the sea is over-fished and the land is be coming
desert. We pray for ecologists and all who seek to care
for our world. We pray especially for the Environmental
Foundation.
Christ, Light of the world,
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scatter the darkness from before us.
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We remember in sorrow broken relationships, divisions
in our community, acts of selfishness and greed. We pray
for generosity of spirit, for our homes and our loved
ones.
Christ, Light of the world,
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scatter the darkness from before us.
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We pray for all who are in doubt and despair,
for all who have lost confidence in themselves or in others.
We pray for inner city communities afflicted by crime
and violence. We pray for the depressed and all who walk
in darkness. We remember before you friends and loved
ones in sickness. We pray especially for …
Christ, Light of the world,
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scatter the darkness from before us.
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We remember all who have passed through the darkness
of death, and are alive with you in glory. We give thanks
for the saints and all who have shone out as lights in
our world. We pray for friends and loved ones who have
enriched our lives and are now departed from us…
Christ, Light of the world,
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scatter the darkness from before us.
(Silence may be kept)
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Almighty God, who through the coming of our Lord Jesus
Christ has caused a great light to shine in the darkness
of our world; grant that we may walk by that light, be
known as children of the light, and bring your light to
the world; through him who is the true light that lightens
all, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. |
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Hymn: Long time ago in Bethlehem
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Long time ago in Bethlehem
So the holy Bible say,
Mary’s Boy Child, Jesus Christ
Was born on Christmas Day.
Refrain:
Hark now, hear the angels sing
A new King born today,
And man will live forever more
Because of Christmas Day
Trumpets sound and angels sing,
Listen to what they say
That man will live forever more
Because of Christmas Day.
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While shepherds watched their flocks
by night
Dem see a bright new, shining star,
Dem hear a choir sing,
The music seem to come from afar.
Refrain
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Now Joseph and his wife Mary
Come to Bethlehem that night
Them find no place to born she Child
Not a single room was in sight.
Refrain
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By and by they find a little nook
In a stable all forlorn
And in a manger cold and dark
Mary’s little Boy was born.
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Hymn: What Child is this
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What child is this, who, laid to rest,
on Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
while shepherds watch are keeping?
Refrain
This, this is Christ the King,
whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
haste, haste to bring Him praise,
the babe, the Son of Mary.
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Why lies He in such mean estate,
where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christians fear: for sinners here
the silent Word is pleading.
Refrain
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So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh,
come, peasant, king, to own Him.
The King of kings salvation brings,
let loving hearts enthrone Him.
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Hymn: De Virgin Mary had a Baby Boy
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De Virgin Mary had a baby boy,
De Virgin Mary had a baby boy,
De Virgin Mary had a baby boy,
And they say that His name was
Jesus.
Refrain:
He come from the glory
He come from the glorious kingdom;
He come from the glory
He come from the glorious kingdom;
Oh yes! believer.
Oh yes! believer.
He come from the glory
He come from the glorious kingdom.
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De angels sang when the baby born,
De angels sang when the baby born,
De angels sang when the baby born,
And proclaimed Him the Saviour
Jesus.
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De wise men saw where the baby born,
De wise men saw where the baby born,
De wise men saw where the baby born,
And they saw that His name was
Jesus.
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Hymn: Joy to the World
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Joy to the world! The Lord is come:
Let earth receive her King.
Let every heart prepare him room,
And heav’n and nature sing,
And heav’n and nature sing,
And heav’n, and heav’n and nature sing.
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Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns!
Your sweetest songs employ
While fields and floods
Rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
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He rules the world
with truth and grace,
and makes the nations prove
the glories of his righteousness,
And wonders of his love,
And wonders of his love,
And wonders, wonders of his love.
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Today's Services
First Sunday after Christmas
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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 |
59 |
| Old Testament |
Isaiah 61:10-62:3
[John Thompson] |
| Psalm |
147:13-21
Refrain: The Word was
made flesh and dwelt
among us.
(All Sit–No Gloria) |
| Epistle |
Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
[Joan Cummings] |
| Gradual |
De Virgin Mary
had a Baby Boy |
| Gospel |
John 1:1-18 |
| Sermon |
Rev. Monique Blake |
| The
Prayers of Intercession |
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| The Offertory Hymn |
Joy to the World |
| Hymns During Communion |
65,
Long time ago in Bethlehem,
What Child is this
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| Recessional |
594
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9:45 a.m.
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HOLY EUCHARIST and
SERMON |
| Processional |
59 |
| Old Testament |
Isaiah 61:10-62:3 |
| Psalm |
147:13-21 [BCP page 663] |
| Epistle |
Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 |
| Gradual |
De Virgin Mary
had a Baby Boy |
| Gospel |
John 1:1-18 |
| Sermon |
Rev. Monique Blake |
| The Offertory Hymn |
Joy to the World |
| Hymns During Communion |
65,
Long time ago in Bethlehem
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| Recessional |
594
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11:00 a.m.
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SHUT-IN SERVICE |
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6:00 p.m.
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HOLY EUCHARIST and
SERMON |
| Introit |
59 |
| Old Testament |
Isaiah 61:10-62:3 |
| Psalm |
147:13-21 [BCP page 663] |
| Gradual |
65 |
| Gospel |
John 1:1-18 |
| Sermon |
Rev. Dr. Veront Satchell |
| Offertory |
62 |
| Recessional |
Joy to the World |
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Activities This Week
Tuesday
January 1 |
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Holy Name
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Wednesday
January 2 |
6:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
5:15 p.m.
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Holy Eucharist
Property & Building
Women’s Auxiliary
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Thursday
January 3 |
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Senior Choir Rehearsal
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Friday
January 4
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Holy Eucharist
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Saturday
January 5
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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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