Ruthven Pastoral Charge, Lectionary, September 4 to November 20, 2022
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11am at Trinity or you may view our YouTube channel if you missed a Service.
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- These are the most likely Scripture readings for Sundays Services.
- Sometimes this lectionary departs from the Regular Lectionary
Creation Time
September 4 10am at Olinda-Ruthven Labour Day Weekend
| Readings | |
| Deuteronomy 30:15 to 20 | the sin of pride |
| Psalm 1 | (VU p. 724) |
| Philemon 1:1 to 1:21 | Christian Living |
| Luke 14:25 to 33 | Cost of Following Jesus |
| Meditation | |
| Music: | |
| VU # 296 | This is God's Wondrous World |
| VU # 594 | O Christian, Love |
| VU # 562 | Jesus Calls Us |
| Ministry of Music: | |
| Olinda Ruthven Choir | Be Kind to One Another |
Proper 19, September 11 Holy Communion Creation Time 2
| Readings | |
| Exodus 32:7 to 14 | The people worship the golden calf |
| Psalm 51 | (VU p. 724) |
| Timothy 1. 12 - 17 | |
| Luke 15. 1 to 10 | |
| Meditation | |
| Music: | |
| VU # 232 | Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You |
| VU # 229 | God of the Sparrow |
| VU # 459 | Here O My Lord VU 459 vv 1,2,3 |
| VU # 427 | To Show by Touch and Word |
| Ministry of Music: | |
| Olinda Ruthven Choir | The Ninety and Nine |
| Trinity Choir | Jesus Walked this Lonesome Valley |
Proper 20, September 18 Creation Time 3
| Readings | |
| Amos 8: 4 to 7 | God angry that the poor are trodden upon |
| Psalm 113 | VU p 835 SUNG Praise to the Lord |
| 1 Timothy 2: 1 to 7 | Prayers for those in high positions |
| Luke 16: 1 to 13 | Parable of the dishonest manager |
| Meditation | |
| Music: | |
| VU # 312 | Praise with Joy the World·s Creator |
| VU # 291 | All things bright and beautiful, vv 1,2,5 refrain First & Last |
| A Hymn on the Death of the Queen | |
| VU # 535 | For the Music of Creation |
| VU # 265 | Creating God |
| Ministry of Music: | |
| Olinda Ruthven Choir | The Wonder of it All |
| Trinity Choir | Called by Earth and Sky |
Proper 21, September 25 Creation Time 4
| Readings | |
| Amos 6:1a, 4 to 7 | The sorry spiritual state of the nation |
| Psalm 146 | VU p 868 |
| 1 Timothy 6:6 to 19 | Fight the good fight |
| Luke 16:19 to 31 | Rich man and Lazarus |
| Meditation | |
| Music: | |
| VU # 217 | All creatures of our God and King |
| VU # 300 | God whose farm is all creation |
| VU # 520 | We plough the fields |
| VU # 686 | God of Grace and Glory (tune 651 Cwn Rhonda) |
| Ministry of Music: | |
| Olinda Ruthven Choir | The Way That He Loves |
| Trinity Choir | I Sing the Mighty Power of God |
Proper 22, October 2 World Communion Sunday Creation Time 5
| Readings | |
| Habakkuk 1:1 to 4; 2:1 to 4 | the righteous live by faith |
| Psalm 37 | VU p 763 |
| 2 Timothy 1:1 to 14 | Faith seen in grandmother, mother |
| Luke 17:5 to 10 | Faith as a mustard seed |
| Meditation | |
| Music: | |
| VU # 344 | How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds |
| VU # 606 | In Christ there is No East or West. |
| VU # 471 | Eat this Bread |
| VU # 299 | Teach me, God, to Wonder |
| Ministry of Music: | |
| Olinda Ruthven Choir | Long Ago and Far Away |
| Trinity Choir | Let Us Break Bread Together |
Proper 23, October 9 Thanksgiving Sunday
| Readings | |
| 2 Kings 5:1 to 3, 7 to 15c | Naaman told to wash 7x in Jordan River |
| Psalm 111 | VU p 833 |
| 2 Timothy 2:8 to 15 | Suffering because preaching the good news |
| Luke 17:11 to 19 | 10 Lepers healed |
| Meditation | |
| Music: | |
| VU # 516 | Come Ye Thankful People Come |
| VU # 227 | For the Fruit of All Creation |
| VU # 242 | Let all things now living |
| VU # 236 | Now Thank We All our God |
| Ministry of Music: | |
| Olinda Ruthven Choir | |
| Trinity Choir | Bless the Lord, O My Soul |
Proper 24, October 16 World Food Sunday With Richard Dalton
| Readings | |
| Jeremiah 31: 27-34 | Be Ready |
| Psalm 119: 97-104 | VU P 840 |
| 2 Timothy 3:14 to 4:5 | People turn away from Scripture |
| Luke 18:1 to 8 | A Pestering Widow |
| Meditation | The Squeaky Wheel |
| Music: | |
| VU # 371 | Open My Eyes, That I May See |
| MV # 79 | Spirit, Open MY Heart MV 79 |
| VU # 509 | I, The Lord of Sea and Sky |
| Ministry of Music: | |
| Olinda Ruthven Choir | I Walk with His Hand in Mine |
| Trinity Choir | Discipleship |
Proper 25, October 23 Peace Sunday
| Readings | |
| Jeremiah 14:7 to 10, 19 to 22 | Jeremiah pleads with God |
| Psalm 84 | VU P 800 |
| 2 Timothy 4:6 to 8, 16 to 18 | I have fought the good Fight |
| Luke 18: 9 to 14 | A Pestering Widow |
| Meditation | |
| Music: | |
| VU # 339 | When Morning Gilds the Skies |
| VU # 674 | Fight the Good Fight |
| VU # 109 Blue Book | Rock of Ages |
| VU # 288 | Great is Thy Faithfulness |
| Ministry of Music: | |
| Olinda Ruthven Choir | Put Peace Into Easch Other's Hands |
| Trinity Choir | Let There Be Peace |
October 30 Reformation Sunday / All Saints Sunday
| Readings | |
| Daniel 7. 1-3, 15 - 18 | Daniel has a dream |
| Psalm 149 | VU p 872 Sung |
| Ephesians 1. 11 - 23 | God is glorified through life of Believer |
| Luke 6. 20 - 31 | Instructions for the saints |
| Meditation | |
| Music: | |
| VU # 710 | Shall we Gather at the River |
| VU # 716 | My Life Flows on |
| VU # 707 | for the Faithful |
| VU # 705 | For all the Saints |
| Ministry of Music: | |
| Olinda Ruthven Choir | Lord, I Worship You |
| Trinity Choir | The Solid Rock |
Novmeber 6 Holy Communion Remembrance Sunday
| Readings | |
| Micah 4. 1 - 5 | beat swords into ploughshares |
| Psalm 90 | VU p 806 Sung O God our Help in Ages Past |
| Romans 8. 31 - 39 | Nothing will separate us from the love of Christ |
| John 15. 9 - 17 | No greater love than to lay down ones life |
| Meditation | |
| Music: | |
| O Canada | |
| VU # 659 | Eternal Father Strong to Save |
| VU # 526 | Weep for the Dead |
| VU # 527 | God as with silent hearts |
| The King | |
| Ministry of Music: | |
| Olinda Ruthven Choir | O God of Love, O Power of Peace |
| Trinity Choir | Put Peace Into Each Other's Hands |
Novmeber 13 Anniversary Sunday
| Readings | |
| Malachi 4:12a | The Day is Coming |
| Psalm 98 | VU p 818 refrain 2 |
| 2 Thessalonians 3:613 | Do not weary in doing what is right |
| Luke 21:519 | Facing the Future |
| Meditation | |
| Music: | |
| O Canada | |
| VU # 389 | God is here |
| VU # 325 | Christ is made the sure Foundation |
| VU # 601 | The church of God in every age |
| 586 | We shall go out with Hope of Resurrection |
| Ministry of Music: | |
| Olinda Ruthven Choir | We Will Live to Serve Our Saviour |
| Trinity Choir | Bless This House |
Novmeber 20 Reign of Christ or Christ the King Sunday
| Readings | |
| Jeremiah 23:16 | Woe to poor shepherds |
| Psalm 46 | VU p 770 |
| Colossians 1:920 | Jesus is the image of invisible God |
| Luke 23:3343 | Two thieves on the cross |
| Music: | |
| VU # 334 | All Hail the Power of Jesus Name |
| VU # 234 | Rejoice the Lord is King |
| VU # 142 | Jesus Keep me near the Cross |
| VU # 211 | Crown him with Many Crowns |
| Ministry of Music: | |
| Olinda Ruthven Choir | Glorious Is Thy Name |
| Trinity Choir | Praise My Soul, The King of Heaven |