St Heliers Presbyterian Church and Community Centre December 17 2017 Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. Ps 98.1 Service of Carols and Readings The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at Kings College Cambridge is broadcast world-wide each year. First held on Christmas Eve in 1918 it was an adaption of a service created by Truro Cathedral 38 years earlier, the idea of George Walpole, the future Bishop of Edinburgh. Our service is our adaption. It reflects the life of our church. Baptism of Aidan and Toby Gower – Rev Stan Stewart The People’s Promise: L: I ask you, the people who make up the church gathered here this morning, To pray for this family as they undertake the task of parenting If this commitment, will you please say with me P: Aidan and Toby, we will pray for you today, and in the future. God helping us, we intend to provide an extended Christian family in which you will be loved, nurtured and valued. May God bless you and make you a blessing to many. All Sing: Aaronic Blessing The Lord bless you and keep you The Lord make his face to shine upon you And be gracious unto you The Lord lift up his countenance upon you And give you peace. Greeting one another Song: Come to the river A child’s view: Melese children Carol: Silent Night - The offering will be received Reading: The childlikeness of God – from Rivers in the desert - Warren Simpson Carol: Hail Mary gentle woman Reading the wise men and shepherds- Maryam Fagihi Chorale anthem - Christmas Lullaby, by John Rutter – St Heliers Chorale Reflection - Sandy Carden Time of prayer Song of Glory God's own son has come to earth - St Heliers Chorale Chorale song - Exultate Deo - combined choir: St Heliers Youth and Adult Chorales Reading and blessing: Reading - Christ born in 2017 - Yeo Jin Jo Closing hymn - Joy to the world – led by the band, organ and choirs Blessing and Benediction Stay for a little cake, some nibbles and meet the Gower Family Clan
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St Heliers Presbyterian Church and Community Centre December 17 2017
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Service of Carols and Readings
The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at Kings College
Cambridge is broadcast world-wide each year. First held on
Christmas Eve in 1918 it was an adaption of a service
created by Truro Cathedral 38 years earlier, the idea of
George Walpole, the future Bishop of Edinburgh.
Our service is our adaption. It reflects the life of our church.
Baptism of Aidan and Toby Gower – Rev Stan StewartThe People’s Promise:L: I ask you, the people who make up the church gathered here this morning, To pray for this family as they undertake the task of parenting If this commitment, will you please say with meP: Aidan and Toby, we will pray for you today, and in the future. God helping us, we intend to provide an extended Christian family in which you will be loved, nurtured and valued. May God bless you and make you a blessing to many.
All Sing: Aaronic Blessing
The Lord bless you and keep you The Lord make his face to shine upon you And be gracious unto you The Lord lift up his countenance upon you And give you peace. Greeting one another Song: Come to the river A child’s view: Melese children Carol: Silent Night - The offering will be received Reading: The childlikeness of God – from Rivers in the desert - Warren Simpson Carol: Hail Mary gentle woman Reading the wise men and shepherds- Maryam Fagihi Chorale anthem - Christmas Lullaby, by John Rutter – St Heliers Chorale Reflection - Sandy Carden Time of prayer Song of Glory God's own son has come to earth - St Heliers Chorale Chorale song - Exultate Deo - combined choir: St Heliers Youth and Adult Chorales Reading and blessing: Reading - Christ born in 2017 - Yeo Jin Jo Closing hymn - Joy to the world – led by the band, organ and choirs Blessing and Benediction
Stay for a little cake, some nibbles and meet the Gower Family Clan
St Heliers Presbyterian Church & Community Centre
100 St Heliers Bay Road, Auckland www.sthelierscentre.org.nz Ph 5756098 or a/h 5851084
Music Is reproduced in these services with permission from CCLI No. 299396
Welcome to Sunday Worship at St HeliersHere everyone is part of “Reaching Out and Welcoming In”
A SPECIAL WELCOME to those of you who are visiting with us today.
SUNDAY 17TH READINGS AND CAROLS Theme - Faith
Music led by Denis Lozica with All Age choir Worship Leader: David Carden
Service led by Rev Stan Stewart Message by Sandy Carden
Call to Worship: David Carden L: Prepare the way for the Lord Make a path for God in the desert. P: Each valley shall be lifted up Every mountain and hill will be laid low L: The crooked shall become straight Rough places shall be made smooth P: The glory of the Lord shall be revealed All people shall see it together L: This is God’s promise. Prepare the way for the Lord
Opening Song: Prepare ye The Way of The Lord Welcome Comments - Stan Stewart Children’s Advent song: An angel came from Heaven
Bible Reading: Luke 1: 26-38 The Birth of Jesus Foretold, Mary visits Elizabeth – Elizabeth –Esther Collins, Janet Brown
Carol - The Visit – Women’s Chorale Reading: Luke 1: 46-56 Mary’s Song – Wendy Stinson
Prayer of gathering: David Carden Carol: O Come All Ye Faithful Carol: Mary Said Yes - All- age Choir Reading – Our children face the future- Jon Nissen Carol: Mary did you know? Amy Gulvin, James Merrell, Alister Louis The Church season - David Carden Candle Lighting on the Advent Wreath - Cory & Jessica Lomas; Zach & James Gower Advent Candle Carol: He Came Singing Faith
Счастливог
о рождества
Feliz Navidad
Frohe Weihnachten
!kसमस क& शुभकामना
Joyeux Noel
ハッピークリスマ
圣诞快乐
행복한 크리스마스
Շնորհավոր Ամանոր և Սուրբ Ծնունդ
Oaoa Kirihimete
Wesołych Świąt
Весела Коледа
Will you give this your attention!Our church funds are low. We used all our reserves to finish the renovation and redevelopment. We knew this would happen.We have not been able to build up any reserves. In the past two to three years our compliance costs, insurance, and overheads have become higher. It is so important to balance the mission and service work with operating costs. The people of this Church are generous. They always have been.
We have other activities that we want initiate in our Church and Community Centre, but we always endeavour to pay our way. The Church does not receive Government or Council assistance. Sometimes we work to get funding for special projects.
The easy way for a church to support its activities is through the regular committed giving of its people.
You are invited to give through internet banking (01 0262 0010575 000-St Heliers Presbyterian Church); or through special envelopes (a number for each giver), or through the offerings in the plate each Sunday. When giving through Internet Banking: Please include your name in the reference so that a tax receipt can be issued to you. all donations are tax deductible. Strict confidentiality is observed for everyone. Enquiries to John Spencer ph. 575 4942 or 021 116 4002 [email protected]
We welcome the Gower family and their extended family and friends.
Campbell and Rachel Gower bring their two boys Aidan and Toby to be Baptised. A special welcome to Grandparents and
the Godparents, Tony and Michelle Lomas and their children.
