Good Morning and Happy First Sunday in Advent! Our journey to Welcome the Baby Jesus begins today. As we Worship, we will also have the lighting of the first Advent Candle. This Candle is a Symbol of Hope.
Hope in a struggling world. Hope when we feel lost. Hope for a new day, better and brighter that is coming soon.
Let us Worship God and prepare our hearts on the way to Christmas.
If you have an announcement, prayer request or for hymn or scripture readings, please contact us! Messages may be left on the church telephone at (416)762-3960.
This Week’s Music
2 Come, Thou Long- Expected Jesus
6 A Candle is Burning vs.1
60 O Come, All Ye Faithful
559 Come, O Fount of Every Blessing
Scripture Readings
Psalm 42
Romans 15: 7-13
Weekly Prayers
We pray for one another and remember all who are sick this day.
May God be with them.
We pray for a greater Hope to grow in our World and in our every day lives.
Amen.
Announcements
Today is Part Two of our Anniversary Celebrations, with the Ham and Jerk Turkey luncheon after the Service. Thank you to those who are preparing the Anniversary Luncheon downstairs today and thank you to all who signed up to attend. May God Bless our year and years ahead!
Month of Giving
December is a month for giving and at North Runnymede United Church we will be giving to help others.
Collection of Food and Monetary Gifts for the Food Bank run by the Syme 55+ Centre will be received all of December.
Giving Manger Gifts of warm mittens and socks, hats and toiletries for Fred Victor Mission.
Blessing Tree Ornaments in memory or in honour of loved ones will be available. $5 and up donation suggested.
Poinsettia Plants for the Church
Available to place in honour of a loved one or as a gift to decorate the Sanctuary.
$10. $15 or $20 depending on the size of plant requested.
Upcoming Services and Events
Next week: December 10 Advent Communion Service at 11am.
December 17th is Baptism Sunday
December 24 is the 4th Sunday in Advent at 11am
December 24 is also Christmas Eve Worship at 7:15pm
Help Wanted
The Church is currently searching for a Caretaker for cleaning and light janitorial work. Part time, 4 hours/week. Please contact the Church for more information.
If you have an announcement that you would like in our bulletin please let us know.
