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Deepening in relationship with God, each other and the world, through Jesus Christ, by building connections, growing in faith, and serving others.
At St. Andrew’s we value belonging, connection, discipleship and our location in the centre of Ottawa. It is a place to call home. All are welcome here. Our church is a sanctuary where you can experience the grace and peace of God, feel supported and find courage and strength.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
ADVENT TWO
DECEMBER 8, 2024 — 10:30 AM
‘Where you go, I will go; where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people and your God my God.’ — Ruth 16b
THE GATHERING: WE COME INTO GOD'S PRESENCE
Opening Voluntary
Welcome and Announcements — Noral R
Hymn 119: Hope is a star
”Moon beams” Joan Collier Fogg (1949- )
Words: Brian A. Wren (1936- )
Copyright © Hope Publishing Co., 1989
Entry of the Holy Scriptures
Call to Worship — Rev. Dr. Karen Dimock
Introit: Adoro te Devote
Jason Krug with Sue Morse, flute
St. Andrew’s Ringers, Dom Moreau, Director
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Words of Forgiveness
Lighting the Candle of Peace — Clivert N & Rania R
WE HEAR GOD'S WORD
Hymn 114: Emmanuel, Emmanuel
“Emmanuel” Words and Music: Bob McGee (1944- )
Copyright © C.A. Music, 1976
A Time for Children — Rev. Heather Paton
Prayer for Illumination — Sharon A
Scripture Readings: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ruth 1
Hymn 164: O little town of Bethlehem
“Forest Green” English Traditional
Words: Phillips Brooks (1835-1893)
Sermon: We can’t go alone — Rev. Dr. Karen Dimock
WE RESPOND TO GOD'S WORD
Anthem: "O Jesulein suss" (O Jesus sweet)
German folk carol by J.S. Bach, Ellen McAteer
The Choir of St. Andrew’s — Matthew Larkin, FRCCO, Director
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
The Lord's Prayer
Invitation to the Offering
Offertory Music
Doxology (830)
Prayer of Dedication
THE SENDING: WE GO OUT INTO GOD'S WORLD
Hymn 386: Come down, O Love divine
“Down ampney” Ralph V. Williams (1872-1958)
Words: Italian, trans. R.F. Littledale (1833-1890)
Charge and Benediction
Closing Voluntary
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Prayers by Rev. Sarah Speed/A Sanctified Art LLC/Sanctifiedart.org
Cover image: Binding Braid by Nicolette Peñaranda.
Inspired by Ruth 1. Acrylic, markers, paper, and mixed media collage on canvas. Copyright © A Sanctified Art.
Copyrighted hymns used with permission under ONE LICENSE # 737520-A. All rights reserved.
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82 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA
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