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Music: Dear God, compassionate and kind

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This past Sunday, we sang this hymn by John Greenleaf Whittier, an old favourite of many.

Dear God, compassionate and kind

listen to the hymn

Dear Lord and Father of mankind,
forgive our foolish ways.
Re-clothe us in our rightful mind,
in purer lives thy service find,
in deeper reverence, praise,
in deeper reverence, praise.

In simple trust like theirs who heard,
beside the Syrian sea,
the gracious calling of the Lord,
let us, like them, without a word,
rise up and follow thee,
rise up and follow thee!

O Sabbath rest by Galilee!
O calm of hills above,
where Jesus knelt to share with thee
the silence of eternity
interpreted by love,
interpreted by love!

Drop thy still dews of quietness,
till all our strivings cease;
take from our souls the strain and stress,
and let our ordered lives confess
the beauty of thy peace,
the beauty of thy peace.

Breathe through the heats of our desire
thy coolness and thy balm;
let sense be dumb, let flesh retire;
speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire,
O still, small voice of calm,
O still, small voice of calm.

Quiz: Praying by the Book

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by Rene Jamieson

If you’re an Anglican, this quiz is right up your alley. Even if you’re not an Anglican, you’ll probably be surprised by how much you know about the Book of Common Prayer. I hope you will enjoy this quiz regardless of your denominational affiliation. 

Question 1:

In which year did the Book of Common Prayer first come into use?

  • 1560
  • 1549
  • 1534
  • 1558

Question 2:

 Who compiled the Book of Common Prayer?
  • Thomas Cranmer
  • Henry VIII
  • Edward VI
  • A committee of bishops of the Church of England

Question 3:

How many liturgies for worship are there in the Book of Common Prayer?

  • 21
  • 16
  • 10
  •   9

Question 4:

On which text is much of the Book of Common Prayer based?

  • The Durham Prayer Book
  • The King James Bible
  • None of these
  • The Sarum Primer

Question 5:

When it was first introduced, was the Book of Common Prayer universally accepted throughout England?

  • Yes
  • No

Question 6:

Is it true that the Book of Common Prayer has never been revised since its introduction?

  • Yes
  • No

Question 7:

The original Book of Common Prayer required the writing of a new liturgy for use in the Church of England. Which one was it?

  • The Wedding Ceremony
  • Holy Communion
  • Compline
  • Morning Prayer

Question 8:

Has the Book of Common Prayer has been influential in the development of liturgies in other Christian denominations?

  • Yes
  • No

Question 9:

Do Anglicans throughout the world use the same Book of Common Prayer?

  • Yes
  • No

Question 10:

Are the readings and the psalms for use in worship found in the Book of Common Prayer taken from the King James Version of the Bible?

  • Yes
  • No

The answers will be provided when the third quiz in the series goes on line. 

Farewell Reception for The Very Rev. Bob & Janice Osborne

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Last Chance to say Good Bye

The Very Rev. Bob & Janice Osborne have sold their house in Winnipeg and are moving to the Ottawa area to be closer to their daughter and her family. They will be leaving our diocese at the end of January.

Bishop Donald and Nancy Phillips are hosting a reception to bid them ‘farewell’.

Farewell Reception

Saturday, January 21, 2012
St. Peter’s Church, 755 Elm Street (corner of Grant & Elm)
from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

All Welcome!

Please Pray: Search for Nathanael

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Please Pray

An urgent message from Susan Suppes: Jack Risk has asked for your prayers for their youngest son, Nathaneal (Nat) who was winter camping in Quebec and has not checked in with family or friends for several days. A search is in progress. Please also uphold Jack and Chris. 

January 9th Update:

The following message was received today – Jan 9  – from Jack Risk in response to my inquiry if there had been any news:

“Several people have sent kind messages of support for which we are very thankful. There has been no news about our son, Nathanael, and no indication of him since 28-Dec.

The air search in the Gatineau Hills was called off last week. Ground searches continue and the police and others are making every effort to discover Nat’s whereabouts.

We continue to hope that he will turn up alive but are also dealing with the increasing likelihood of the alternative. Please, continue to hold Nat in your prayers.” Jack Risk and Chris Willette

As you can imagine, this is a very difficult time… keep praying, please.

Dates to Remember

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Monday, January 16

6:30 pm | Ministry of Property Management Meeting

Tuesday, January 17

The Arrival of  The Very Rev Paul N. Johnson,
New Dean of Rupert’s Land

Thursday, January 19

12 Noon | Friendship Circle

Friday, January 20

10:00 am | Bible Study

Growing Towards God: January 10

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Tools for Responding to God’s Presence:  Reaching In

Growing towards God: Session 4
Tuesday, January 10 at 6 pm to 8 pm
Brown Bag Supper at 5:30 pm (optional)

Spirituality is about moving beyond ordinary awareness so that we can live our lives in a state of constantly awakening to God’s goodness and presence within us.

On Tuesday night, we will explore the differences between guilt and shame and introduce the Welcoming Prayer as a tool for deepening our awareness of God’s presence dwelling within us.  An opportunity will be provided to engage with Body Prayer as a tool for healing.

Please join us.