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1 Let us enter in silence, wait in prayer, worship in reverence. ORDER OF WORSHIP SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8 TH, 2015 at 10:30 am REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY WE APPROACH GOD Organ Prelude Entry of the Bible Call to Worship *HYMN #64 O LORD, THOU ART MY GOD AND KING; Welcome & Announcements Opening Prayer and Lord s Prayer (debts/debtors) ANTHEM: Let There Be Peace on Earth TO LISTEN TO AND REFLECT ON HIS WORD Responsive Reading: Living Faith Chapter 8 : Scripture Readings: Ruth 1 : (p.188/298) St. Mark 12 : (p.718/1145) Scripture Response: Lord, Thy word abideth, And our footsteps guideth Who its truth believeth. Light and joy receiveth. Amen *HYMN #87 O GOD, OUR HELP IN AGES PAST, *ACT OF REMEMBRANCE: The Last Post One Minute Silence Rouse Words of Remembrance Prayer of Thanks and for Others *HYMN #435 ETERNAL FATHER, STRONG TO SAVE, Preaching of the Word: THEY ALSO SERVE AND TO RESPOND IN FAITH AND SERVICE. Worship with Tithes and Offerings Music: Adagio - Bruch *Prayer of Dedication *HYMN #465 GOD OF GRACE, AND GOD OF GLORY, *Benediction and Threefold Amen *THE NATIONAL ANTHEM (Hymn 596 vs.1) Organ Postlude *ALL WHO ARE ABLE, PLEASE STAND Minister Rev. Robert Kerr Interim Moderator Rev. Jenn Geddes (Comox Valley Church: ) Clerk of Session Mrs. Margaret Clow Organist Mrs. Edith Tutiah Choir Director Mr. David Kerk Chairman - Board of Managers Mr. Bill Macmillan Church Secretary Mrs. Carol Van Ek We welcome all those who are visiting with us this morning. If you are searching for a new church home, we would be pleased to have you as part of this church family. We draw your attention to the envelopes in the pews for your convenience. As we prepare for worship, we encourage everyone to be as quiet as possible in the Sanctuary that we may begin to focus on the presence, inspiration, and encouragement of God in our midst. This morning your greeters are Anne and Lorne Ball, Announcements will be reviewed by Dirk Van Ek and the Scripture Lessons will be read by Betty DeBruin. In the Act of Remembrance our trumpeter is Peter Law, and the Veteran offering the Words of Remembrance is Bill Clow. To help you : Large Print editions of the Bulletin, the Book of Praise, Living Faith and the Bible are available in the Vestibule. Our Sanctuary has a Hearing Loop, use the T switch on your hearing aid. Our facility is a Fragrance Free building as strong scents can affect others. For those with mobility issues we have an automatic door opener on the front door of the building. Recordings of the entire service are now available on CD, by request. Please contact the Church Office. We offer a sponsored Taxi service for those who need a ride to Worship, and events. Details are available at the Message Centre, or speak with Catherine Held. Following worship, please join us in the Mahood Hall for coffee, tea and fellowship. Volunteers are always needed to host this event and there is a blue sign-up sheet in the Mahood Hall. Hosts today are Bernice and Vern Fraser.

2 Celebrations Happy Birthday to Bob Adam, Harvey Ash, Lorne Ball, Rob Campbell, Jim Crawford, Margaret Davidson, Al Held, Jan Korvemaker, Linda Lapp, John Legros, David Smith and Helen Waller. Happy Anniversary Lorna & John Evans, Linda & Bryan Lapp and Barb & Warren Ward! *If your birthday or anniversary is not shown, and you would like it to be, please contact the office with the information. The Session has arranged important Elder led Discussion Groups to prepare a full profile for calling a minister. They would like the congregation to be involved through these groups. Anyone who has not yet participated is encouraged to sign up for the remaining meeting this Tuesday November 10 th at 10 am in the Mahood Hall. The office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 th Remembrance Day, but will reopen on Thursday. Two weeks from today, on Sunday November 22 nd, immediately following Worship there will be a Congregational Meeting to consider and adopt the Budget for Please plan to stay for this important meeting. Copies of the Budget will be available next Sunday. THIS WEEK AT ST. COLUMBA November 8-14 Tuesday 10:00 am Drop In Coffee Tuesday 10:00 am Discussion Group Tuesday 2:00 pm A.C.E. Class Wednesday Remembrance Day Thursday 1:30 pm Session The Men s Club Breakfast is cancelled this month due to Remembrance Day but will return with a special Christmas Breakfast meeting on December 9 th. There will be a Men s Club Executive meeting after coffee this Tuesday. Men s Club sponsored CANADA DAY Dinner on Friday, November 27 th Tickets will be on sale after Worship today. for PRAYER LIST Rebecca & Charles Archibald: Rebecca is recovering at home following surgery. Lealofi & Harvey Ash: Lealofi is in good spirits as she continues to make progress at the Royal Jubilee in Victoria. Gayle & Bob Basaraba: Gayle is in hospital in Nanaimo. Roy and Jeanne Heard: Roy is recovering at home following surgery. Beth & Bill Macmillan: Beth is awaiting the results of further tests. Jack Smith: Jack is now recovering at home. Coby & Joe Vermeulen: Coby is at home recovering from complications following surgery. No visitors please. Dorothy Ritchie has died at the age of 103. A Service of Committal will be held in the Qualicum Beach Cemetery on Thursday, November 12 th at 1:30 pm. Bruce and Joyce Walton would like to thank everyone for their prayers and concerns for their daughter Linda who was recently in the hospital in Duncan. Linda is now in care and doing much better. PASTORAL CARE: If you are ill, bereaved, or troubled in any way and require care, please contact your minister, your elder or the church office at With your permission we can put your name on the prayer list. PRESBYTERIAN PRAYER PARTNERSHIP: Today, pray for farmers in rural Guatemala supported by Presbyterian World Service & Development as they receive the seeds, tools and training to rise above hunger.

3 NAME TAGS: Please wear your nametags, especially during Coffee Fellowship Hour. If you would like to order one, please contact the office. A donation of $8 (clip back) or $10 (magnetic) covers the cost. FOOD BANK DONATIONS: Please remember that the need is constant and leave your donations in the box in the vestibule. Our Church Library is open Tuesdays to Fridays 9-12, as well as on Sunday mornings. Take a browse today. Are you ON THE VINE? There is a large banner in Mahood Hall with the names of all those who come to St. Columba. If your name is NOT on one of the leaves, choose one today, write your name on it, and choose your spot on a branch. NAME TAGS: Please wear your nametags, especially during Coffee Fellowship Hour. If you would like to order one, please contact the office. A donation of $8 (clip back) or $10 (magnetic) covers the cost. FOOD BANK DONATIONS: Please remember that the need is constant and leave your donations in the box in the vestibule. Our Church Library is open Tuesdays to Fridays 9-12, as well as on Sunday mornings. Take a browse today. Are you ON THE VINE? There is a large banner in Mahood Hall with the names of all those who come to St. Columba. If your name is NOT on one of the leaves, choose one today, write your name on it, and choose your spot on a branch. Financial Report to October 31, 2015: Budget Year to date $ 147,651. Givings Year to date 144,981. Shortfall $ 2, Year to date givings 98% of budget Last Year 98% of budget Financial Report to October 31, 2015: Budget Year to date $ 147,651. Givings Year to date 144,981. Shortfall $ 2, Year to date givings 98% of budget Last Year 98% of budget

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