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Readings: Micah 5:2-5a, Hebrews 10:5-10 & Luke 1:39-45 (First Reader)
 
Sentence: "But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Saviour appeared, he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit."  Titus 3:4–5
 
Collect: God, your purpose exceeds our understanding: grant us the grace you gave to Mary. Help us recognize your presence, and, at our end, know the joy of your embrace. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

Sermon: Rev. Glen Ashworth ( 8 & 10am)

​Readings: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Philippians 4:4-7 & Luke 3:7-18 (read by Reader 1)
 
Sentence: "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
 
Collect: Loving God, John foresaw repentance and justice ​to signal your coming. Shape our lives, sift our thoughts, weigh our actions, and make us ready for that great day. For you are alive and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

Sermon: Rev. John Neal ( 8 & 10am)

​Readings: Malachi 3:1-4, Philippians 1:3-11 & Luke 3:1-6
 
Sentence: I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now."  Philippians 1:3–5
 
 Collect: Gracious God, John the Baptizer prepared your way: help us hear your word to us, 
and give us the grace to respond.  For you are alive and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
 
Sermon: Glen Ashworth ( 8 & 10am)

Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 & Luke 21:25-36
 
Sentence: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near.  Luke 21:29–30
 
Collect: God of hope, when Christ your Son appears may he not find us asleep or idle, but active in his service and ready; through the same Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.
 
​Sermon: Rev. Glen Ashworth (8 &10am)

Readings: Psalm 19:1-6 & John 18:33-37

Sentence: When the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. John 16:13

Collect: Majestic God, ruler of all creation, your kingdom is not of this world. Christ revealed a new truth. Raise up truth in our lives, that as your people we may see your glory, sing your praises, and live a new way. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
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Sermon: Rev. Kaye Dyer (8 &10am)
 

Readings: Ephesians 4:1-13, Ephesians 4:14-16 & John 1:14-18 
 
Sentence:  But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body’s growth in building itself up in love. Ephesians 4:15–16
 
Collect: Most loving God, you have made us hungry for spiritual growth, and we remain malnourished until we receive the Bread of Life. Feed us now through your Son, that we may find boundless life possessing and strengthening us, enabling us to be your agents in the world. Through Christ Jesus our true joy. Amen

Sermon: Rev. Glen Ashworth (9 8&10am)
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Readings: Romans 12:3-8, John 13:33-35 & Hebrews 10:22-25
 
Sentence: Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.  And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,  not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:23-25
 
 
Collect: Holy God, you call us to love you with all our passion, prayer, intelligence and energy; you call us to love our neighbor, you call us to love ourselves. Draw us closer to you, that we may reveal your mercy, justice and peace. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen   
           
Sermonette: Dion Mundy (9am)  
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​Readings: Matthew 5: 43-48 & Mark 10:35-45
 
Sentence: Be perfect therefore as your heavenly Father is perfect.  Matthew 5:45
 
Collect: Listening God, you show us mercy and ask us what we need. May we seek those things which increase our faith, and further your reign on earth as in heaven, so that we may follow you more closely. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

Sermon: Rev. Miriam Taylor ( 8 & 10am)

Readings: 1 Corinthians 15: 35; 42 – 55 & Luke 24: 36 – 45

Sentence: “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” Luke 24:44 

Collect: God of the possible, and the impossible, when we come to you with questions and struggle with your answers, grant us faith in believing as we await the treasure from heaven, which is your faithful promise. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

Sermon: Rev. John Neal (8am &10am)
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