Author Archive: Sue Turley
Bulletin – Sunday, February 20, 2022 – Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Sunday, February 20, 2022 Seventh Sunday after Epiphany Approach Lighting the Christ Candle Light to soften the shadows. Light to warm the air. Light to warm our hearts. Light to move us in new and exciting direction. Light of presence, refining light, challenging light, light of Christ. (adapted from Peter Chynoweth, Gathering Epiphany 2021/22, page […]
Continue ReadingBulletin – February 13, 2022 – Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
Sunday, February 13, 2022 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Approach Lighting the Christ Candle Jesus Christ is the light that shines in the shadows of life, who bursts forth life sunshine through clouds of sadness, whose presence changes gloom into gladness. We light this Christ candle rejoicing that the presence of God is with us this […]
Continue ReadingBulletin – February 6, 2022 (Fifth Sunday after Epiphany / Communion)
Sunday, February 6, 2022 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Communion Approach Lighting the Christ Candle We light this candle this morning to remind us of Christ with us. Reminding us that we are called to bring this light to others, we are called to bring this light out in the world, the light of God’s love, […]
Continue ReadingBulletin – January 30, 2022 (Fourth Sunday after Epiphany)
Sunday, January 30, 2022 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Approach Lighting the Christ Candle We light this candle today to remind us that we are called, to remind us that we are chosen, to remind us that we are challenged to follow. We have been invited to follow and bring light, symbolized in this candle, of […]
Continue ReadingBulletin – January 23, 2022 (Third Sunday after Epiphany)
Sunday, January 23, 2022 Third Sunday after Epiphany Approach Lighting the Christ Candle As we come together this day, may we declare the praises of him who called us out of darkness into his wonderful light. We light this candle to remind us that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and that […]
Continue ReadingBulletin – Sunday, January 16, 2022 (Second Sunday After Epiphany)
Sunday, January 16, 2022 Second Sunday after Epiphany Approach Lighting the Christ Candle We light this candle, honouring the One who said, “I am the Light.” Response Arise, your light is come! The mountains burst in song! Rise up like eagles on the wing; God’s power will make us strong. Call to Worship One: In […]
Continue ReadingBulletin – Sunday, January 9, 2022 (Baptism of Christ)
Sunday, January 9, 2022 Baptism of Christ Approach Lighting the Christ Candle We light this candle, honouring the One who said “I am the Light.” Response Arise, your light is come! The Spirit’s call obey; Show forth the glory of your God, which shines on you today. Call to Worship One: Come in, hearing these […]
Continue ReadingBulletin – Sunday, January 2, 2022 (Epiphany / Communion)
Sunday, January 2, 2022 Epiphany Approach Lighting the Christ Candle We light this candle, honouring the One who said “I am the Light.” Response Arise, your light is come! The Spirit’s call obey. Show forth the glory of your God, which shines on you today. Call to Worship One: Arise! Shine! All: For our […]
Continue ReadingBulletin – Christmas Eve 2021
Friday, December 24, 2021 Christmas Eve Approach Lighting the Advent Candles One: We light the candle of Hope as we await the coming of Jesus, who is our source of hope. All: Thank you, Lord, for the gift of hope, in our times of emptiness. One: We light the candle of Peace, knowing […]
Continue ReadingBulletin – Blue Christmas / The Longest Night – Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 Blue Christmas / Longest Night Approach Call to Worship One: O God, come to our assistance. O Lord, hasten to help us. Drop down the dew from above, O heavens, and let the clouds rain justice. Let the earth’s womb be opened, and bring forth a Saviour. Prayer of Approach […]
Continue ReadingBulletin – Sunday, December 19, 2021
Sunday, December 19, 2021 Advent 4 Our Deepest Gifts—Joy Approach Advent Candle Lighting As the days get shorter and darkness gets longer we enter into this Advent time of waiting, as we wait for the coming of Light and Love Incarnate. Advent is often called a time of preparation when we are “preparing the way,” […]
Continue ReadingBulletin – Sunday, December 12, 2021
Sunday, December 12, 2021 Advent 3 Our Deepest Gifts—Love Approach Advent Candle Lighting As the days get shorter and darkness gets longer we enter into this Advent time of waiting, as we wait for the coming of Light and Love Incarnate. Advent is often called a time of preparation when we are “preparing the way,” […]
Continue ReadingBulletin – Sunday, December 5, 2021
Sunday, December 5, 2021 Advent 2 / Communion Our Deepest Gifts–Peace Approach Lighting the Candle As the days get shorter and darkness gets longer we enter into this Advent time of waiting, as we wait for the coming of Light and Love Incarnate. Advent is often called a time pf preparation when we are “preparing […]
Continue ReadingBulletin – Sunday, November 28, 2021
Sunday, November 28, 2021 Advent 1 Our Deepest Gifts—Hope and Faith Approach Advent Candle Lighting As the days get shorter and darkness gets longer we enter into this Advent time of waiting, as we wait for the coming of Light and Love Incarnate. Advent is often called a time of preparation when we are “preparing […]
Continue ReadingSouthWinds – Advent 2021
Happy Advent Everyone! Enjoy the Advent 2021 Edition of SouthWinds. SouthWinds Advent 2021 Edition
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