Second Sunday of Advent December 6, 2009

Prelude: “The only Son from heaven” Heinrich Scheidemann

(Germany, 1596-1663)

GATHERING

Announcements/Advent Encounters - Monologue

*Hymn Hymn 246

Kyrie/Hymn of Praise p. 147, 149

*Prayer of the Day Celebrate

WORD

First Lesson Celebrate

Psalm [Bold Type: Pulpit Side] Celebrate

Second Lesson Celebrate

*Gospel Acclamation/Gospel Responses p. 151

*Gospel Celebrate

*Sermon

*Hymn of the Day Hymn 255

*Creed Back Cover

*Prayers Celebrate

Anthem: Carol of the Advent Traditional, arr. Philip Dietterich

(Solo: Maureen Monsebraaten) (U.S., b. 1931)

MEAL

Offering

Organ Offertory: Trio in D Johann Ludwig Krebs

(Germany, 171 -1780)

*Congregational Offertory: “Let the vineyards” Hymn 181

*Communion Service p. 152, 153, 154

Communion music Hymn 249, 260,543

*Post Communion Hymn Hymn 207

SENDING

*Blessing

*Hymn and Dismissal Hymn 264

Postlude: “Come, Thou light of the nations”

Johann Christoph Olley (Germany, 1738-1789)

*indicates stand Liturgy Assistant: Paul Mezo

LARGE PRINT HYMNALS & PORTABLE RECEIVERS

are available from the church office or an usher.

USHERS Earl Weybrecht/ Else Brock, Marti and Diane Todd

WORSHIP ASSISTANT Dalice Kelln

ACOLYTE Amanda Pezoulas

THIS WEEK Today Special Congregation Meeting

Today SCS Christmas Ornaments

Wednesday Quilters 10-2:00 p.m.

Thursday Internship Committee 10:00 a.m.

Thursday Choir 7:30 p.m.

IN OUR PRAYERS we remember Intern Adam Snook and his family. The funeral for Adam’s grandmother, Annie Emberley, was held yesterday in Newfoundland.

CENTRETOWN CHURCHES EMERGENCY FOOD CENTRE Food staples required: Canned Soup, Canned Pasta, Canned Vegetables . Place donations in the basket in the parish hall.

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS SCS are making ornaments today. Helpers of all ages are welcome. Snacks provided. These ornaments will be given to the congregation during Advent Service on December 13.

SCS ADVENT PLAY Full dress rehearsal will be Dec. 12, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Parents are requested to bring children on time.

ANNUAL REPORTS to be submitted by Committee Chairpersons are due by December 13.

CLWR QUILTERS meet Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a lunch. Coffee and juice provided. Contact Isabel Gattinger or Christine Leng.

MITTEN TREE is decorated with winter mittens, scarves, toques & socks, to help others in need for Christmas. Next Sunday is the last day for the Mitten Tree.

Next Sunday

SCS Advent Service - 10:00 a.m.

Fellowship - Hosted by SCS Parents

Finnish Christmas Service - 3:00 p.m.

Parish Time

Today Dec. 6 Special Congregational Meeting to

approve Corporate Bylaw and Policy

Future Dec. 20 Inner City Ministry - Survival Packs

ST. PETER’S CORPORATE BYLAW copies available from Council Secretary, Kyle Pilatzke < kyle_pilatzke@yahoo.ca> or in parish hall.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS cost $10. On an envelope indicate numbers of flowers donated, name, envelope # and amount paid. Place the envelope on offering plate.

2010 ANNIVERSARY PROJECT in 2009

Up to $20,000 to be given to

. Good Shepherd Barrhaven (Anglican/Lutheran Ministry)

. Eastern Synod

. Global Hunger and Development Appeal

. Waterloo Lutheran Seminary

Mark envelope “Anniversary” or specify one of the

four recipients. Please include your envelope #.

GERMAN CHRISTMAS MUSIC CONCERT December 18, 8:00 p.m., at St. Andrews Church (Wellington/Kent) featuring audience carols, organ music, brass quartet, and the Cathedral Singers. Admission - $20 ($5 for students).

WELCOME If you are a visitor, please sign our guest book. 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.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

400 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5A2

Telephone: 613-233-9911

Fax: 613-233-9936

Email: st.peters@rogers.com

URL: //stpeters.digitalents.com

The Rev. Dr. Barton Beglo, Pastor

Adam Snook, Intern

Karen Holmes, Organist/Choir Director

Mai-yu Chan, Associate Organist

Worship Service

10:00 a.m.

December 6, 2009