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2010 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION NOTICES:

June 6th Church Services Information:

 

There have been some requests for information for those taking services in parishes where the folks cannot get to Exhibition Park, so here are some brief notes.

 

Thanks,

+Sue

Collect is the 300th Anniversary Prayer:

 

Blessed are you Lord God,

our Creator and Sustainer.

We thank you for your goodness towards

us through 300 years of continuous

worship and witness in this place.

Your steadfast love never ceases

and your compassion never fails.

O Lord, as we journey onward,

go before us with the blessing of your goodness

and remember us now, as you have in ages past.

Give us minds and hearts to travel

without fear into the mystery of your being.

In this journey just begun,

make us fruitful in your service,

sharing your love and joy and peace

with all your children,

in the power of your Holy Spirit.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

 

 

Lessons

 

1 Chronicles 29:6-18

Psalm 84

1 Peter 2:1-5, 9-10

Matthew 28:16-20

 

 

 Prayers of the People

(Composed by:  Gerry Punke, Parish of St. George’s, New Glasgow)

 

Leader              God, source of all our blessings, we join today with our     forebears in giving thanks to the Spirit of Life that has stirred in our hearts and has given life, shape and meaning to our lives.  Trusting in that same spirit to lead us into a future marked by hopefulness and joy, let us pray for the needs of the church and the world, saying:

 

                        Spirit of Life, be alive in us.

 

 All                  Alive in us!

 

Leader              For the gift of your Creation and for the special gift of this part of the globe that we call home: the majesty and beauty of its landscapes, the variety and abundance of its resources; the savagery and gentleness of its climate; and the richness and diversity of its peoples.  May our roots go deep and draw upon all that is life giving, life affirming and life enhancing as we grow into a future full of new challenges and new possibilities.

 

                        Spirit of Life, be alive in us.

 

All                   Alive in us!

 

Leader              For the gift of 300 years of Anglican witness in what now we name the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. For all of the history of indigenous and immigrant peoples, young and old, male and female; and, for the times, places and events that have brought us to this defining moment in our life, ministry and witness to Jesus, the Christ.

 

                        May our spirits lift with thankfulness and praise to the God of History who has loved and sustained us in the past and who will lead us into an abundant future if we have open hearts, a readiness for renewal and a passion for love and service.

 

                        Spirit of Life, be alive in us.

 

All                   Alive in us!

 

Leader              In the same Spirit of thankfulness, we acknowledge as partners in this mission, the centennial celebrations of our Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, and all the communities of faith who are also celebrating anniversaries this year.

 

                        May we sing songs of gratitude for all they have done to share the message of God’s reconciling love with the world; and may each of these ministries continue to grow and flourish.

 

                        Spirit of Life, be alive in us.

 

All                   Alive in us!

 

Leader              For the gift of the worldwide Anglican Communion, remembering especially the Anglican Church of Canada and all of its international partners linked, as they are, in one vast network through Partners in Mission and the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund.  We give thanks for all the national and international bishops, clergy and lay delegates who have gathered in Halifax this past week for General Synod. 

 

                        May we rejoice with them in all that the wind of the Spirit is doing this General Synod to stir hearts, enliven minds, and open eyes to new possibilities, new obligations and new growth.  For the church, may the best be yet unwritten.

 

                        Spirit of Life, be alive in us.

 

All                   Alive in us!

 

Leader              For the gift of peace and goodwill among the nations and for the well being of all people.  We give thanks for all peace keepers and peace makers.  We give thanks for the Canadian Navy as it celebrates a century of service to this country; and we give thanks for the bravery and courage shown by our troops wherever they are serving overseas and especially in Afghanistan.

                       

                        May we move beyond all that seeks to exclude, reject or diminish the other.  Instead, may we be bringers of justice and mercy, a people open to difference and embracing diversity. In all this may we be guided by Christ like light and love.

 

                        Spirit of Life, be alive in us.

 

All                   Alive in us!

 

Leader              For the gift of health, hope and wholeness remembering especially those in any need or trouble: the poor, the sick, the hungry, the unemployed, the oppressed and those in prison.  We give thanks for all who work for our health and safety, nurture and support, giving thanks for one hundred years of nursing service in the Province of Nova Scotia.

 

                        May beauty, kindness and compassion be born in us again this day, and all days.  May we give ourselves selflessly to each other and the world, casting Christ’s love and light wherever we go.

 

                        Spirit of Life, be alive in us.

 

All                   Alive in us!

 

 

Leader              For the gift of life eternal.  We give thanks for all who have gone before us in the faith and whose eyes, ears, mouth and heart were open to the moving of the Holy Spirit in their lives. In gratitude, we give thanks for all they did to make manifest the love of God.

 

                        May our lives too be spent giving glory to God.  May we die in the peace of Christ, in the hope of resurrection and in the fullness of joy in the fellowship of all the saints.

 

                        Spirit of Life, be alive in us.

 

All                   Alive in us!

 

 

Prayer Over the Gifts ... Parish Anniversary (BAS p. 673):

 

Father, hear the prayers of your faithful people.

Grant that all who celebrate this Eucharist

may please you by the offering of themselves

and the fulfilling of your will.

This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.  Amen.

 

 

Prayers After Communion

 

Gracious God, you have given us this time of joy

and have nourished us in heavenly things.

You have strengthened us with the gift of your Spirit.

Grant that, as we go forth in your name,

we may experience a new sense of your presence

in our lives and in the lives of others;

through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

 

We bless you, O God, and we praise your name.

You anointed your Son with the Holy Spirit

to preach goods news to the poor,

to heal the broken-hearted,

and to comfort the sorrowful.

Be present with those who go forth in His name.

Look upon your servants gathered here,

whom we now send forth as messengers of salvation and peace.

Guide their steps with the power of your grace.

Strengthen them in spirit and action.

Make their words the echo of Christ’s voice.

May those who hear them

be drawn to the Gospel.

Through them may your Holy Spirit

touch the hearts of all whom they meet;

through Jesus Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

 

 

Hymns

 

1.         To Christians, To Make Use of Time (tune: Joyful, Joyful) ... new lyrics:

 

            Those who follow Jesus listen

            As he tells the story of

            Faithful servants using talents

            Given them by God above.

            Time for women, men and children,

                        Time for nations’ rise and fall;

                        Time to spread His holy Gospel,

                        Build a church embracing all.

 

            Servants all, we count our blessings:

            Earth and sea and sky above,

            And the time bestowed upon us

            Through His everlasting love.

            Faithful servants, take God’s blessings;

            Labour to increase their worth;

            Work to spread the Christian message

            In the time we have on Earth.

 

            We who would fulfill God’s purpose,

            treasure all His gifts divine;

            midst the wonders of creation,

            use His precious gift of time.

            Look to those who went before us;

            let their story ever stand

            as a light to guide our labours

            spreading faith throughout the land.

 

            Honour those whose stories guide us;

            in their footsteps let us tread;

            venture now into the vineyard,

            joyful in the task ahead.

            Let us strive to use the hours

            that were given to us on earth;

            and like servants with their talents,

            labour to increase their worth.

 

            Time’s the stuff that life is made of,

            waste it not is God’s command;

            we shall labour to His glory,

            make His kingdom ever stand.

            Time for women, men and children,

            time for nations’ rise and fall;

            time to spread His holy Gospel,

            build a Church embracing all.

 

2.         Praise, My Soul, the King of heaven (Common Praise, #381)

 

3.         She Comes Sailing on the Wind (Common Praise, #656)

 

4.         I Am the Bread, the Bread of Life (Common Praise, #56)

 

5.         Guide my Feet (Common Praise, #513)

 

6.         Alleluia No.1 (Common Praise, #405)

 

7.         Now Thank We All Our God (Common Praise, #399)

 

8.         Let All Things Now Living (Common Praise, #403)

 

9.         Go to the World (Common Praise, #598)

 

10.       Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (Common Praise, #565)

 

 

Sermon Ideas

 

Brian Cuthbertson’s book.

The theme of thanksgiving for all God’s goodness, with specific examples from your parish.

The idea of people being willing to let God build them into something new in order for the Kingdom to grow.

Jesus’ directive to be evangelists!  To proclaim the love, mercy and forgiveness of God.

Confidence in Jesus’ promise to be with us.

Material from your own parish history, vision or mission statement.

 

 

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Map to Exhibition Park:

Please note that there is ample, free parking!

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A Journey Just Begun A History of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island 1710 - 2010 Dr. Brian Cuthbertson   This is a completely new book on the history of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island that has been written in connection with the celebration of the 300th Anniversary of  continuous Anglican worship in Canada.  The book focuses on the work and witness of the Anglican Church in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.  It is lavishly illustrated with pictures, both full colour and black and white.  It deals with the Church in its social context down through the centuries and its depiction of church life in the twentieth century is very well done.  There is a chapter at the end of the book which contains pictures and short histories of almost all the congregations and parishes of the Diocese.   The book is in landscape format and could be a very beautiful coffee table book as well as a reference book.  The book is available in May, 2010 and sells for $35.00 .  Parishes or groups wishing to purchase 20 or more copies of the book to sell them may purchase them at the price of $30.00 each and can sell them for $35.00, keeping $5.00 for themselves as a fund raiser.  The book will is available at St. John’s Columbarium on Windsor Street in Halifax, or at the residence of the Rev. James Purchase (455-1888) and also at the great service at Exhibition Park on June 6th.  See the order form for more specific information.  This book will make an excellent Christmas gift for anyone who used to live in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island as it is a great source of information “from down home”.

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2010 Legacy Fund for Lay Ministry

 

Where would the Church be without lay people?

Paul reminds us that all are needed for the building up of the Body of Christ, the Church. Gifts have been given to all people who are called to be a part of the body. These gifts are sacred treasures that need to be developed and supported by the whole body. We all depend on each other and by doing so the body grows and prospers. Lay people depend on the Clergy many times throughout their lives for support, advice, spiritual guidance and help of many kinds. The Clergy depend even more heavily on these same Lay people for help in carrying out their vocations. The work of Christ in the Church would not be possible without the gifts and vocation of our dedicated Lay people.

“Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess the gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? But strive for the greater gifts.” (1 Corinthians 12:27-31)

If it weren’t for Lay people who would listen to those interesting sermons? Who would put the coffee on for coffee hour? Who would sing the new hymns? Who would teach the children? Who would raise the money? Who would help plan the programs? Who would take the Church out into the world? Who would mow the grass in the cemeteries? Who would keep our books? Who would create our bulletins and parish newsletters? Who would help the clergy visit the sick and shut-in? Who would help the priest with our new and exciting liturgies?

The clergy are able to develop their gifts and learn new skills through continuing education programs in the Church. Many such programs do exist for lay people but there is little financial support in our diocese to help them take advantage of these opportunities. “2010 Legacy Fund” is an endowment fund set up in our diocese to meet the needs of lay people who would further their skills and gifts for the building up of the Body of Christ. This fund is the legacy project of “300 - A Journey Just begun 1710-2010". It will provide leadership for our journey into the future for ourselves, our children, and the Church in the world.

Programs to enhance the music of the Church, church architecture and design, liturgy and worship, church accounting, new forms of worship, education for children, education for seniors, education for youth, computer publishing skills, etc. There are many gifts but they are all of the Spirit and our people need to feel that the whole body supports them in their callings.

Your gift to 2010 Legacy Fund will provide funding for the future of our mission in our diocese and, thereby, fulfill our Lord’s command to go into the world and preach the good news to all people. Thank you for your vision and support.

Special Offering Envelopes will be available at the Service on June 6th for our people to donate to this Legacy. Also, Parishes have received some envelopes and are encouraged to make them available to their Parishioners ahead of June 6th so they can consider prayerfully their gift to this fund. Receipts will be issued.

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PARISH CLERY AND ADMINISTRATIORS - Please include in your bulletin:

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

THE 300 FUND FOR LAY TRAINING

 

The 300 Fund for Lay Training is our legacy for the future of our church’s training of lay people.  It will be used to help lay people develop their gifts for the work of our church through education.  Your contribution will enable our church to move forward with informed and empowered lay people.  Please give generously.

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300th Anniversary Celebration MUSIC

June 6th, 2010

Music  Information for the service at Exhibition Park is available on the website at:

 

• http://www.nspeidiocese.ca/2010/celebration-music.pdf  for the downloaded file

and if you just wanted to read the text on the site it is on the main front page at:

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GENERAL NOTICES:

 

Follow General Synod online

All are invited to follow the General Synod meeting through a communications hub, which will launch June 3. The hub offers many ways to keep up with the event:

The Anglican Journal, the church’s editorially independent newspaper, will also provide their own web coverage, which will be accessible from the General Synod site.

Interested in a daily communications roundup? Sign up for the ACC News list and receive a daily summary email of all above items.

More than 300 members will gather at this 39th General Synod, which runs from June 3 to 11 at St. Mary’s University. The theme is “Feeling the Winds of God—Charting a New Course.” For more information, including media accreditation, visit the General Synod homepage.

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The Anglican Churches of Pictou County (ACPC) is planning on starting an EFM Programme starting this Fall. If you are interested in attending, please contact David Harrison (902-923-2902 or djh@djharrison.ca) by the end of June.

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ANGLICANA TALES: A photographic exhibition of Nova Scotia Anglican churches by Peter Coffman:

EVERYBODY MUST SEE this beautiful and inspiring exhibition of photographs of Anglican gothic revival churches of Nova Scotia. If you are in Halifax any time between now and July 4, 2010, take 20 minutes (or more) at the Dalhousie Art Gallery, basement floor of the Dalhousie Arts Centre, just a few blocks west of All Saints Cathedral, at 6101 University Avenue.

    Peter Coffman is a photographer and historian who has been doing research in our Diocesan Archives, and elsewhere, for the last two years on Gothic Revival church architecture of Nova Scotia. To mark our Anglican 2010 Anniversary Celebration of 300 years of continuous worship, in collaboration with the Dal Art Gallery curators, he has created this show of photographs with short textual vignettes that tell some of the history of the buildings and the people who built them. This show is more than a group of pictures! With his unique vision and magical use of light, Peter has made the inner life of the churches come alive and the viewing of this show a meditative and spiritual experience.

    The Dalhousie Art Gallery is open Thursday to Friday, 11 am to 5 pm / Weekends, noon to 5 pm. Closed Mondays. Closed July 1 (Canada Day).

Admission is FREE. For more information, see the Gallery's website: www.artgallery.dal.ca

 

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BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 2010 GENERAL SYNOD. The Perry Rand Transportation Group Ltd, also known as The Bus Boys, will be the bus transportation for the 2010 General Synod. The Bus Boys Charter Division:  Charter Service is the most environmentally sound, safest, and most reliable form of ground transportation for groups of all sizes. Leave the driving to us and arrive at your destination together! Any Parish or Group requiring transportation to the Synod or to the Celebration Service at Exhibition Park, may contact Tammy McKay at charters@thebusboys.com.or by calling Toll Free: 1-866-765-8825, or  directly through their Web Site. http://www.thebusboys.com

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Anglican Fellowship of Prayer

Bishop Sue commends this prayer pamphlet, produced by the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer (Canada), to your use leading up to the meeting of General Synod in June 2010.

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