ALL HALLOWS EVE OCTOBER 31, 2021 10 AM FRESH …
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Presider: Rev. Sharon Smith
Music: Rob Gloor & SingersCoffee Prep: Penny Zuk, Alison WattGreeters: Gillian Holland & Julia
HadrillAltar Guild: Mary BruneauReader 1: Penny Zuk Reader 2: Kim MeadIntercessor: Linda Robertson Livestream: Gordon Lee & Armin Sunday School: Daela Dalzell
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Coffee time ends with the sound of a Singing Bowl. We
process into the church with song.
Welcome & Intention: Rev Sharon Smith
Presider: Let us take a moment of stillness and remember
why we are here.
Presider: We are here because of grace
People: The grace of Jesus the Christ
Presider: We are here because of Love
People: The love of God
Presider: We are here to be in communion
People: the communion of the Spirit experienced
in relationship.
Presider: We acknowledge with respect that we
worship n the traditional and unceded
territories of the Squamish and Tsleil-
Waututh nations. Let us pray that we may
live more deeply into the calls to action
from Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation
Commission.
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All: May the living Christ lead us all on pathways
of reconciliation and peace
Prayer of the Day: Presider: On this eve of the Day of the Saints,
All: let us give honor to those who hallowed this earth by their prayers and by the way they walked in the light of God.
Let us remember the giants of faith on whose shoulders we stand. Amen
Artist: Aladar Korosfoi Kriesch
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Gathering Hymn: All are Welcome
Let us build a house where love can dwell
and all can safely live,
a place where saints and children tell
how hearts learn to forgive.
Built of hopes and dreams and visions,
rock of faith and vault of grace;
here the love of Christ shall end divisions.
All are welcome, all are welcome,
all are welcome in this place.
Let us build a house where love is found
in water, wine and wheat:
a banquet hall on holy ground
where peace and justice meet.
Here the love of God, through Jesus,
is revealed in time and space;
as we share in Christ the feast that frees us.
All are welcome, all are welcome,
all are welcome in this place.
Let us build a house where hands will reach
beyond the wood and stone
to heal and strengthen, serve and teach,
and live the Word they’ve known.
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Here the outcast and the stranger
bear the image of God’s face;
let us bring an end to fear and danger.
All are welcome, all are welcome,
all are welcome in this place.
Let us build a house where all are named,
their songs and visions heard
and loved and treasured, taught and claimed
as words within the Word.
Built of tears and cries and laughter,
prayers of faith and songs of grace,
let this house proclaim from floor to rafter.
All are welcome, all are welcome,
all are welcome in this place.
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First Reading: Anam Cara by John O Donahue
The only difference between us and the dead is that they are
now in an invisible form. You cannot see them with the
human eye. But you can sense the presence of those you love
who have died. With the refinement of your soul, you can
sense them. You feel that they are near.
My father used to tell us a story about a neighbor who was
very friendly with the local priest. There is a whole mythology
in Ireland about druids and priests having special power. But
this man and the priest used to go for long walks. One day the
man said to the priest, “Where are the dead?” The priest told
him not to ask him questions like that. But the man persisted,
and finally, the priest said, “I will show you; but you are never
to tell anyone.” Needless to say, the man did not keep his
word. The priest raised his right hand; the man looked out
under the raised right hand and saw the souls of the departed
everywhere all around as thick as the dew on blades of grass.
Often our loneliness and isolation are the result of a failure of
spiritual imagination. We forget that there is no such thing as
empty space. All space is full of presence, particularly the
presence of those who are now in eternal, invisible form.
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Poetry Response: All Hallows Blessing
by Jan Richardson
Who live
in the spaces between
our breathing
in the corner
of our vision
in the hollows
of our bones
in the chambers
of our heart:
nowhere can they
be touched
yet still
how they move us,
how they move
in us,
made from the
tissue of memory
like the veil
between the worlds
that stirs at
the merest breath
this night
and then is
at rest.
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Song of Response: What Wondrous Love is This
What wondrous love is this, O my soul? O my soul!
What wonderous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this
that caused the Lord of bliss
to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul,
to bear the dreadful curse for my soul?
When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down,
when I was sinking down, sinking down,
when I was sinking down beneath God’s righteous frown,
Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul,
Christ laid aside his crown for my soul.
To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing,
to God and to the Lamb I will sing,
to God and to the Lamb who is the great I Am,
while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing,
while millions join the theme, I will sing.
And when from death I’m free I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on,
and when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on,
and when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be,
and through eternity I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on,
and through eternity I’ll sing on.
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Second Reading: The Gospel of Mark 12:28-34
One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with
one another, and seeing that he answered them well, he
asked him, "Which commandment is the first of all?"
Jesus answered, "The first is, 'Hear, O Israel: the Lord our
God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with
all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind,
and with all your strength.' The second is this, 'You shall love
your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment
greater than these." Then the scribe said to him, "You are
right, Teacher; you have truly said that 'he is one, and besides
him there is no other'; and 'to love him with all the heart,
and with all the understanding, and with all the strength,'
and 'to love one's neighbor as oneself,' --this is much more
important than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices."
When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him,
"You are not far from the kingdom of God." After that no one
dared to ask him any question.
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Reflections on All Hallows Eve
Heather Luccock & Rev. Sharon
Silent Reflection:
The community are invited to respond in silent
contemplation.
The time ends with the sound of a singing bowl.
Artist: Helena Wierzbicki
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Prayers of Concern:
Reflective Prayer for All Hallows Eve by Anne Richards and the Mission Theology Advisory Group, Church of England.
Leader: Lord, on this day,All: We will face all that most concerns us:
our fears, the shadowed places of the mind; the coming of winter darkness;the cold thin place between waking and sleep.
You are invited to express your prayers silently or aloud.
Leader: We call to mind the powerless, the lonely,those who most fear the knock at the door;
All: all those despairing because of empty promises; all those cowed by menaces or threats.
You are invited to express your prayers silently or aloud.
Leader: We stand with those weak in body, mind or spirit and those seduced by treats or hurt by tricks.
All: Lord, your light shines into every darkness. Your Spirit gives us hope, gives us courage, a candle in the window unhurt by the wind. Amen.
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The Light of Peace & Remembrance
A member of the community lights a candle from the
Altar light and walks it down the aisle and lights a votive
candle at the back of the church.
Lighter: We light this candle in the name of the
Creator.
We light this candle in the name of Christ.
We light this candle in the name of the Spirit.
May the peace of God – Creator, Christ and
Holy Spirit be always with you,
and those you love.
People: And also with you.
The community are invited to gesture to one another a
sign of peace, respecting social distancing.
You are invited to light candles of peace for those we love
but see no longer.
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Preparing the Table: Because He Lives (Instrumental)
The Eucharistic Prayer
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada: Setting IV)
Presider: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Presider: Lift up you hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Presider: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and
praise.
Presider: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,
that we should at all times and in all places
give thanks and praise to you, merciful God,
through our Jesus the Christ,
in whom our hope of resurrection dawns.
The sting of death has been removed
by the glorious promise of risen life.
And so, with all the choir of angels, with the
church on earth and the hosts of
heaven, we praise your name and join their
unending hymn:
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Sung Sanctus (St Brides setting)
Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full
Are full of your glory.
Blessed is the One who comes
in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.
Presider: Blessed are you, O God of the universe.
Your mercy is everlasting
and your faithfulness endures from age
to age.
Praise to you for creating the
heavens and the earth.
Praise to you for saving the earth from
the waters of the flood.
Praise to you for bringing the Israelites
safely through the sea.
Praise to you for leading your people
through the wilderness to the land of
milk and honey.
Praise to you for the words and deeds of
Jesus, your anointed one.
Praise to you for the death and
resurrection of Christ.
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Presider: Praise to you for your Spirit
poured out on all nations.
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave
thanks; broke it, and gave it to his
disciples, saying:
Take and eat; this is my body, given for
you.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup,
gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink,
saying:
This cup is the new covenant in my
blood,
shed for you and for all people for the
forgiveness of sin.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Presider: With this bread and cup
we remember our Lord’s passover from
death to life as we proclaim the mystery of
faith:
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All: Chris has died.
Chris is risen.
Christ will come again.
Presider: O God of resurrection and new life:
All: Pour out your Holy Spirit on us
and on these gifts of bread and wine.
Bless this feast.
Grace our table with your presence.
Come, Holy Spirit.
Presider: Reveal yourself to us in the
breaking of the bread.
All: Raise us up as the body of Christ
for the world.
Breathe new life into us.
Send us forth,
burning with justice, peace, and love.
Come Holy Spirit
Presider: With your holy ones of all times
and places,
with the earth and all its
creatures, with sun and moon
and stars, we praise you, O God,
blessed and holy Trinity,
now and forever.
All: Amen.
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Lord’s Prayer (Sung)
All: Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come, your will be done
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil,
For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours,
now and forever.
Amen.
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Fraction (Breaking of Bread):
Presider: We share this bread,
In this Christ comes to us
With love from God.
Invitation to the Table:
Presider: The gifts of God for the people of God
People: Thanks be to God.
Communion:
All people are welcome to receive Communion of one
kind (Wafers). Gluten free wafer are available upon
request.
Please wear your mask and sanitize your hands before
receiving. We ask that you wait until you have returned
to your seat before removing your mask and consuming
the wafer.
While the communion is being administered, we
respectfully ask that you keep the silence.
Candle lighting during this time is welcomed.
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Communion Hymns:
Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love
Refrain:
Jesu, Jesu,
Fill us with Your love,
show us how to serve
The neighbors we have from You.
Kneels at the feet of his friends,
Silently washes their feet,
Master who acts as a slave to them.
Refrain
Neighbors are rich and poor,
Neighbors are black and white,
Neighbors are near and far away.
Refrain
These are the ones we should serve,
These are the ones we should love;
All these are neighbors to us and You.
Refrain
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Loving puts us on our knees,
Serving as though we are slaves,
This is the way we should live with You.
Refrain
Kneel at the feet of our friends,
Silently washing their feet,
This is the way we should live with You.
Refrain
A-Soalin’
(Choir Piece)
Artist: Margot Beauchamp
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Announcements
Blessing:(Abby of the Arts: Monk in the World Morning Prayer)
Presider: God of friendshipWe come to know your love and carethrough the embodied presence of others.
All: Weave us together with kindred spirits,
knit us more closely with friends of the soul, cultivate in us a kinship with humanity so that we recognize our struggles and joys in others.
Presider: Help us to see how we are part of a great circle of pilgrims, witnesses, ancestors, and mystics who guide us to true connection with You.
All: Gather us into your great wide heart,so we might discover we are never separate but always held in love. Amen
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Sending out Song: Here I Am, Lord
I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin my hand will save.
I, who made the stars of night,
I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?
Refrain: Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you need me.
I will hold your people in my heart.
I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain.
I have wept for love of them. They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone,
give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send?
Refrain: Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you need me.
I will hold your people in my heart.
I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame.
I will set a feast for them. My hand will save.
Finest bread I will provide till their hearts be satisfied.
I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send?
Refrain