Remembrance Sunday Service

On Sunday, November 8 we will take time to give thanks for the service and sacrifice of our men and women in the Canadian Armed Forces, to remember those who have died, and to pray for peace.

Our church service is open to the public. Please confirm your attendance either on the in-church attendance schedule, by talking to pastor Steve, or through our webpage (scroll to the top).

The service will also be streamed online here.

Please be advised that the service will include singing, which is regarded as a higher risk activity with regards to the spread of Covid-19. All who wish to sing (other than Music Director and song leaders in the front row) are asked to wear a facemask for the duration of the service.

Order of Service November 8, 2020

Call to Worship

In a world filled with violence and war,
we gather together to celebrate the promise of peace.
In a world filled with tyranny and oppression,
we gather together to celebrate the promise of justice for all.
In a world filled with hunger and greed,
we gather together to celebrate the promise of plenty for all.
Our hope is in the name of the Lord,
a God who is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love.

Hymn: #325 "Eternal Father, strong to save"

Opening Prayers • Children's Story

Moment of Remembrance

“In Flanders Fields”

Act of Remembrance

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them. We will remember them.

Last Post • Silence • Reveille

Hymn: "O Canada, our home and native land"

Chorus: #571 "Lord, I want to be a Christ", "Amazing Grace (My chains are gone)" (Tomlin)

Scripture Lesson: Jonah 1:1-17; 3:1-10, 4:1-11

Sermon: "God loves the people we hate"

Hymn: #330 "O God, our help in ages past" (1-3,6)

Offering & Doxology

Prayers of the People (can be shared in comments of live feed)

Announcements

Singing: You are asked to wear a mask while singing (front row and Music Director excepted). If you find singing with a cloth mask difficult we encourage you to experiment with a paper mask. Those who are not masked can hum along!
Sunday Service Sign-up: Attendance at on-site worship will is capped at 50 as per government regulations. Please sign up at the side door so we can ensure we have adequate space.
Bible Study: Steve will host a zoom study on the Bible text for the upcoming Sunday this Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm.
Women's Bible Study: Join us this Thursday at 11:30 am. Bring your own bag lunch and an appetite for God's word.
Christmas Decorations: Join us on Saturday morning, November 28 as we gather to decorate the sanctuary. Refreshments will be served at 9:30 am and the decorating will begin at 10:00 am.
New Members Class: A series of three one-hour Zoom meetings will be held to talk about faith and the local church. Please talk to Pastor Steve if you'd like to participate.
Birthdays: Neil MacDonald (November 9), Keith & Kathy Boughton (November 11), Nina Kitshoff (November 14)

Thought for the Day

Benediction  

Amen

Postlude