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194 Avondale Ave. Stratford, On. N5A 6N4
519-271-3683 or 519-271-7946 Website:
www.avondaleunitedstratford.com
SUNDAY December 31, 2017 1st Sunday after Christmas
10:00 a.m.
Condolences to Dale James and family with the passing of Gerry
James on December 24th. A celebration of Gerrys life
was held on Friday December 29th.
http://www.avondaleunitedstratford.com/
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Worship led by Rev. Keith Reynolds, Director of Music Lori
Millian,
Reader Beth Gleadall
WE GATHER IN GODS PRESENCE
Announcements & Welcome Ruth MacLennan Prelude: Rise Up,
Shepherd, and Follow Spiritual, arr. Lpez
Opening Hymn: Good Christian Friends Rejoice VU 35
Opening Prayer: (in unison)
On this New Years Eve Day, we come in between times, The time
behind and the time ahead, You are faithful through it all,
timeless One, In this season of Christmas, may the spirit of the
Christ child be born in us once again. Hear our silent prayer..
(Silent prayer)
Words of Hope and Healing (adapted Isaiah 61)
One: God has anointed One to bring good news to the oppressed,
binding up the broken hearted, liberty to the captives and release
to the prisoners. All: In Christ, we are recipients of this news.
Good news of freedom, healing and hope. Amen.
Theme Time
Hymn: Jesus Our Brother VU 56
Prayer and the Lords Prayer
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WE LISTEN TO GODS WORD
Scriptures: Psalm 148 (Voices United p.871) Luke 2:22-40
Message: Thanks and Hope WE RESPOND TO GOD IN LOVE
Hymn: Angels We Have Heard On High VU 38 Offertory: Joseph
Dearest, Joseph Mine German Carol, arr. Hayes
Offertory Response: What Child Is This VU 74, v.3 Offertory
Prayer (in unison)
We live in Your abundance, God. With You there is always enough.
In You, there is always more. Because of You, we find life and
faith. Stir us to be a generous people as we seek Your mission in
the name of Jesus. Let this giving spread through this community
and others in Your world, Amen.
Prayers of the People
Closing Hymn: Go Tell It On the Mountain VU 43
Sending Forth and Blessing Choral Benediction: Hark the Herald
Angels Sing VU 48 v.3 Postlude: Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine German
Carol, arr. Hayes
Please join us for fellowship and refreshments in the Fellowship
Hall. The host this week is Cheryl & AJ Schmidt to celebrate
Als birthday.
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Thank you to Bill and Marion Douglas with the Sunday School
children this morning. MEALS ON WHEELS
Avondale United Church is responsible for delivering meals for
Monday to Friday, the week of Jan. 15th to Jan. 19th and the week
of
Jan. 22nd to Jan. 26th 2018. If you are a volunteer, please
contact, Emma Carruthers (519) 271-8635 for the desired dates that
you are able to deliver. The schedule needs to be at the Spruce
Lodge Office by Jan. 12th. Thank you for your support of our church
and our community. Volunteers are welcome. The commitment is only 4
deliveries a year (Jan. Apr. July, and Oct.) Please contact Emma is
interested in this worthwhile service.
The FOOD SHELF is open every Friday 9:30-11:00. Your generosity
makes a difference in the lives of many in Stratford. The clients
are very appreciative of the donations that are church congregation
supports in food donations and cash donations (allowing our
shoppers to buy fresh produce).
Casserole Ministry
Single & double serving meals are available in take out
containers on the top shelf of our kitchen freezer. Members of our
congregation are encouraged to take
advantage of these meals in difficult times. .
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Upcoming Events
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SOUPS ON Saturday January 13th, 2018
Avondale will be having a booth for this event and we would
appreciate your help with the following: soup preparation, on Fri.
Jan. 12th at the church, and with our display (serving) at the
Rotary Complex on Sat. Jan 13th. Creative ideas and helping hands
are also needed for
decorating our booth. Please see the Sign-Up Sheets in the
Fellowship Hallway. Sunday Supper Club
JANUARY 14th @ 5:30pm in Choir Room Bring something simple to
share - a Salad, Entree, OR Dessert Also, bring your own dishes
& cutlery. Coffee & tea are provided. Unsure??? Call Janice
Ward to learn more ( 519-273-2367) Everyone welcome Invite a friend
To help with planning, please use sign up in Fellowship foyer.
Community Events
Grief Support Group: The Stratford Christian Reformed Church
will
be offering a 13 week session of GriefShare beginning Jan.
8,
2018. This confidential support groups meets weekly from 6:30
pm
until 8:15 pm for a video presentation and discussion. If you
have
experienced the death of someone dear to you, you are invited.
Call
Linda at 519-275-2570 for more information.
tel:(519)%20275-2570
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3rd ANNUAL WINTER CONCERT SERIES in support of our United Way
Perth-Huron consider attending one or more of the following
concerts:
Jan 27 ABBA BeeGees Tribute at the Rotary Complex And the
following concerts at Revival House
Feb 11 Classical Rock String Quartet with Mannheim Virtuosi
String Quartet
March 16 Celtic Chaos with Mystic Fyre
March 30 Eagles Tribute New Kid In Town
April 13 Rockaria the Very Best of Elo tribute Tickets available
from Treasures on Ontario Street or by emailing Terri Sparling at
[email protected] Pre-Christmas Special attend all five
concerts for $135/person!
From the office.. Monies put on the collection plate, Sunday Dec
31st will be included with 2017 givings. Monies received after this
date will need to go towards 2018 givings. Envelopes for 2018 are
available in the Fellowship Hallway on Sundays or in the office
during the week. Office Closed Jan 1 Regular hours resume Tuesday
Jan 2. AGM will be on Sunday February 18th. Please send me you
report for the Annual report by January 31st. Yvonne
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mailto:[email protected]
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Weekly Calendar
SUNDAY Dec 31 - SUNDAY Jan 5
Today 10:00 Sunday Service Sanctuary
11:00 Refreshments & Fellowship Fellowship Hall
2:00 SSO Dress Rehearsal Sanctuary Monday -
Happy New Year 3:00 Stratford Symphony Concert Sanctuary
7:00
AA (Women's Closed) Parlour
Tuesday 10:00 UCW Executive Meeting Parlour
8:00
AA Choir Room
Wednesday 5:30 Yoga Gathering Room
6:00 Meditation Library
6:30 CAS Meeting Room
7:00 Shout Sisters Sanctuary 7:00
Women's Spirituality Library
Thursday 7:00 3rd Scouting Committee Gathering Room
Friday 8:00 AA Choir Room
Saturday 9:00 Music Practice Sanctuary
Next Sunday 10:00 Sunday Service Sanctuary
11:00 Refreshments & Fellowship Fellowship Hall
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