The
mission of St. David’s is to welcome all to participate in its nurturing
Christian community and
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!
inspire its people to serve others as Christ taught!
serving the communities of Beaumont and Leduc
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December
11, 2014
11, 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.
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.
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.
News and
Announcements:
Announcements:
Coming Together
Lighting
of Advent Candle: #7VU Hope is a star
of Advent Candle: #7VU Hope is a star
Singing: #1MV “All
Are Welcome”
Are Welcome”
Sharing the Peace of
Christ:
Christ:
Readings from
Scripture:
Scripture:
2nd Samuel 7:1-11,16 HB pg 281
Luke 1:46-55 NT pg 57
Singing: #249VU “Rejoice
in the Lord”
in the Lord”
Storytelling:
Music
for Movement: #10VU Prepare the way of the Lord!
for Movement: #10VU Prepare the way of the Lord!
(Sunday School participants leave
for their learning circle)
for their learning circle)
Senior Choir “Still”
Message: “All
You Need”
You Need”
Singing: #134MV “There
Was a Child in Galilee”
Was a Child in Galilee”
Giving Our
Offerings:
Offerings:
Offering Song
(#20VU-v5) and Prayer: All praise to you
(#20VU-v5) and Prayer: All praise to you
Prayers of the
People: #381VU Spirit of Life
People: #381VU Spirit of Life
The Lord’s
Prayer: #921VU
Prayer: #921VU
Singing: #2VU “Come
Thou Long Expected Jesus”
Thou Long Expected Jesus”
Sending Out:
Sung
Response: #967VU Amen. Amen.
A--men!
Response: #967VU Amen. Amen.
A--men!
TO GET YOU IN THE CHRITSMAS MOOD
Enjoy this video staring
children from St. Paul’s Church in New Zealand.
children from St. Paul’s Church in New Zealand.
DEEP WINTER SONG
Join
Gordon Oaks Jr. and other local musicians for a mystical evening of music and
story on December 21st at 7pm at the Centre For Spiritual Living: 7621-101 Ave. You will enjoy an acoustic musical
presentation exploring and celebrating the Mystery of the Solstice, Christmas,
and of this wondrous dark season of winter.
The evening highlights traditional and modern songs of the season along
with storytelling, poetry, angelic vocals, a Solstice Fire ritual, and a fire
dance. Tickets for this event are available at Earth's General Store on
Whyte Ave and online: http://deepwintersong2014.eventbrite.com.
Gordon Oaks Jr. and other local musicians for a mystical evening of music and
story on December 21st at 7pm at the Centre For Spiritual Living: 7621-101 Ave. You will enjoy an acoustic musical
presentation exploring and celebrating the Mystery of the Solstice, Christmas,
and of this wondrous dark season of winter.
The evening highlights traditional and modern songs of the season along
with storytelling, poetry, angelic vocals, a Solstice Fire ritual, and a fire
dance. Tickets for this event are available at Earth's General Store on
Whyte Ave and online: http://deepwintersong2014.eventbrite.com.
HUMAN TRAFFICING WORKSHOP
Peace
Lutheran church is hosting this event on Saturday, January 31st from
10am to 3pm. Lunch is provided at a cost
of $15. It will be an opportunity to learn about
the issue of “Human Trafficking” and what we can do to address that issue
globally and locally. Please
Lutheran church is hosting this event on Saturday, January 31st from
10am to 3pm. Lunch is provided at a cost
of $15. It will be an opportunity to learn about
the issue of “Human Trafficking” and what we can do to address that issue
globally and locally. Please
RSVP to Peace Evangelical by January 9th - 780-986-2688 or peaceleduc@telus.net.
St. David’s can sell you gift cards for
Safeway (at face value) every Sunday after church in a variety of value
combinations. There is no need to
pre-order, we have them on hand. You can
take them home that day. A percentage of
the cost stays with the church as a fundraiser.
Safeway (at face value) every Sunday after church in a variety of value
combinations. There is no need to
pre-order, we have them on hand. You can
take them home that day. A percentage of
the cost stays with the church as a fundraiser.
YOUTH GROUP
St. David’s is please to offer regular
events for junior and senior high youth every second Friday - the next
gathering is, December 12th. Because of the Christmas break,
the next one will be on December 19th. Bring your friends and come to the church at
7:30pm. For more information contact, youth@stdavidsleduc.com.
events for junior and senior high youth every second Friday - the next
gathering is, December 12th. Because of the Christmas break,
the next one will be on December 19th. Bring your friends and come to the church at
7:30pm. For more information contact, youth@stdavidsleduc.com.
THE CALENDAR REVs
Real Women - Real Ministers: This fun and provocative 8.5″ x 11″ calendar is brimming
with images of female ministers at work and at play, with their partners and families. By purchasing this calendar, you will
not only helping us counter and satirize the stereotypes of women ministers,
but will help do some good in the world: Proceeds from each sale will go to the
Malala Fund, an international organization whose aim is to create
a world where girls are empowered to reach their potential through quality
education.
with images of female ministers at work and at play, with their partners and families. By purchasing this calendar, you will
not only helping us counter and satirize the stereotypes of women ministers,
but will help do some good in the world: Proceeds from each sale will go to the
Malala Fund, an international organization whose aim is to create
a world where girls are empowered to reach their potential through quality
education.
INDIGENOUS WOMEN IN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
The Coady International Institute's
award-winning Indigenous Women in Community Leadership program provides an
educational experience of a lifetime. It
supports First Nations, Métis and Inuit women in building their capacities to
be strong leaders capable of strengthening and contributing to the development
of their communities. This four-month
certificate program will take place from May to end of August 2015.
Successful candidates are provided with a full scholarship that includes
tuition, travel, accommodations, meals, and a three-month community placement
stipend. Program participants also benefit from the guidance and
mentorship from accomplished Indigenous women leaders throughout their learning
journey. Visit www.iwomenlead.ca to find more detailed
information on this certificate and to apply online. Application
deadline is January 16, 2015.
award-winning Indigenous Women in Community Leadership program provides an
educational experience of a lifetime. It
supports First Nations, Métis and Inuit women in building their capacities to
be strong leaders capable of strengthening and contributing to the development
of their communities. This four-month
certificate program will take place from May to end of August 2015.
Successful candidates are provided with a full scholarship that includes
tuition, travel, accommodations, meals, and a three-month community placement
stipend. Program participants also benefit from the guidance and
mentorship from accomplished Indigenous women leaders throughout their learning
journey. Visit www.iwomenlead.ca to find more detailed
information on this certificate and to apply online. Application
deadline is January 16, 2015.
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).
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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