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The mission of St. David’s is to
welcome all to participate in its nurturing Christian community and
The mission of St. David’s is to
welcome all to participate in its nurturing Christian community and
to inspire its people to serve
others as Christ taught!
others as Christ taught!
serving
the communities of Beaumont and Leduc
the communities of Beaumont and Leduc
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November 20, 2014
CHURCH CALENDAR
Are you interested in what is going on in and through St. David’s? Check out the calendar on the church’s website: some of these are groups and programs the church is organizing; others are community groups who make use of our spaces.
THIS SUNDAY’S ORDER OF SERVICE
Here is the outline planned for this Sunday’s Church Service. You can now also link to a more detailed Order of Service from the church’s website - as a church, we continue to adapt to the challenge and wonder of using less paper.
Hymn Sing: #213VU; #581VU
News and Announcements:
Lighting of Candles: #672VU (verse 3) Take time to be holy
Coming Together:
Singing: #820VU “Make a Joyful Noise”
Sharing the Peace of Christ:
Readings from Scripture:
Ezekiel 34:11-16 HB pg 803
Matthew 25:31-46 NT pg 29
Singing: #157MV “I Am a Child of God”
Storytelling:
Music for Movement: #183MV I’m gonna shout, shout,
(Sunday School participants leave for their learning circle)
Senior Choir: “Lonely Voices”
Message: “Thy Kingdom Come”
Singing: #210VU “You Lord Are Both Lamb and Shepherd”
Giving Our Offerings:
Minute for Mission
Offering Song (#537VU) and Prayer: Your work, O God,
Prayers of the People and Our Lord’s Prayer (#921VU):
Singing: #209MV “Go Make a Difference”
Sending Out and Sung Response: #581VU (verse 2) Through all our living
KIAROS – FAITH AND JUSTICE
Five years ago, KAIROS lost all of its Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) funding. Churches and individuals stepped up to keep KAIROS going. Let us celebrate our resilience and ensure a strong future for KAIROS! We also invite everyone to tweet pictures and comments on the theme of KAIROS is still here! at #KAIROStillhere. On Sunday, November 30th KAIROS is celebrating 5 years of resilience since we lost our CIDA funding. Thanks to churches and individuals like you, “We’re still here!” Check our Facebook page, KAIROS Canada Gathering, for a listing of parties across the country and our website, www.kairoscanada.org, for more information. Join us from wherever you are by tweeting pictures and comments on the theme of KAIROS is still here! at #KAIROStillhere and/or sending a donation to ensure a strong future for KAIROS.
SALVATION ARMY KETTLE CAMPAIGN
The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to assist with their annual donations program through to December 24th. Anyone interested is encouraged to contact Jenna at 780-362-4357.
RECONCILIATION BETWEEN ABORIGINAL PEOPLE OF CANADA AND
OTHER CANADIANS
OTHER CANADIANS
Come to a panel discussion tomorrow (November 21st) at 8pm at the Citadel Shoctor Theatre in Edmonton moderated by Marie Wilson (a commissioner with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission) Discuss how bridges can be built between indigenous communities and the rest of Canada to truly make reconciliation a reality. Free admission.
ETHICAL WILL
Come on November 23rd to St. Stephen’s College (8810-112 Street; Edmonton, Alberta) for a Legacy Letter workshop where you will be helped to draft a letter to your child/grandchildren that they can treasure. This will help you to tell them the values/principles that have guided your life. You will explore 12 questions that will help you put into words what is in your history and heart as a legacy for your loved ones to remember you by (sometimes called an ‘ethical will”). This workshop is free of charge (donations are graciously accepted). Please register via email to: charles.bidwell@ualberta.ca
YOUTH GROUP
St. David’s is please to offer regular events for junior and senior high youth every second Friday - the next gathering is, November 28th. Bring your friends and come to the church at 7:30pm. For more information contact, youth@stdavidsleduc.com.
REMEMBERING THE CHILDREN SOCIETY
The society’s Annual General Meeting will be on November 25th at 7pm at Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples 10821 -96 St., Edmonton. There will two speakers: Archaeologist Terry Gibson, and transitional justice researcher Dr. Augustine Park.
HOLIDAY WREATHS DISPLAY
Local residents, schools, business, community organizations and clubs will be helping us get in the season’s mood by displaying Holiday Wreaths at the Leduc Civic Centre beginning December 2nd. Come share the Spirit.
MISSING AND MURDERED ABORIGINAL WOMEN
Between 1982 and 2012, a total of 1181 Indigenous women and girls have been murdered or are missing in Canada. As a result, the #MMIW movement has reignited calls for the Canadian government to conduct an inquiry. The question remains, however, will an inquiry get at the root causes of the issue? Join together on November 24th at 6pm at MacEwan University (room CCC 6-156) and learn from local researchers and practitioners in Edmonton about the systemic barriers and root causes that have led to this situation. What can be done to address these barriers and what can we – as a collective – do to raise awareness on the issue?
WRITE FOR RIGHTS
Amnesty International does excellent work in seeking justice in our world by advancing the cause of Human Rights. One Sunday, December 7th, there will be information at the church concerning a number of human rights concerns that A.I. is inviting people to support. You are welcome to participate in this letter-writing campaign after church.
ST. DAVID’S CONNECTIONS COORDINATOR
Be sure to welcome Ms. Cathy Mundt as she begins her new work as the congregation’s Connections Coordinator. This position does what its name implies - it helps make connections with people through visiting and programming. She can be reached at care@stdavidsleduc.com.
RISING UP FOR HOPE AND HEALING
The Rise Up House, which works with women and children affected by domestic violence, is holding a special evening to raise awareness and funds for their ministry. Get your $25 tickets to attend the wine/cheese reception and art auction at 7pm on December 5th at the Days Inn in Leduc. For more info visit: http://www.risingupforhopeandhealing.eventbrite.ca.
NATIVI-TEA
Come to the church on December 6th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and enjoy a variety of teas, coffee and homemade treats surrounded by manger scenes from many cultures and from around the world. Just $5 payable at the door.
SANTA’S HELPERS AUCTION
For the 31st year, an auction will raise money for one of Leduc’s most successful Christmas outreach programs. Santa’s Helpers provide food hampers and gifts to a growing number of underprivileged families in Leduc. Come to the Leduc Rec Centre on December 6th at 11:00am.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Kate Peter, the church’s Administrative Assistant, is in the church office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 1pm. If you have information for the announcements or need to book space at the church, contact her during those times. You can always email her or call the office (see info at top).
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