Ruthven Pastoral Charge, Lectionary, November 28, 2021 to February 27, 2022
Please join us online as we live stream the service at 10am Sunday Mornings.
The Zoom Link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6953623178
Or Live via Telephone (this is long distance and not free)
You can simply call one of the following numbers using your phone:
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- These are the most likely readings for Sundays.
- Sometimes this lectionary departs from the Regular Lectionary
- The congregation initials (ORU Olinda-Ruthven United Church,
TNC Trinity United Church, New California)
indicate which church would have
in-person worship once it is allowed by the province.
Everyone is WELCOME!
November 28, 2021 First Sunday of Advent at Trinity
| Jeremiah 33:14-16 | A righteous branch from David's line. |
| Psalm 25:1-10 VU p. 752. | To you, God, I lift my soul |
| 1 Thessalonians 3:9 ¬ 13 | How can we thank God adequately? |
| Luke 21:25 ¬ 36 | Signs in the heavens - parable of the fig tree. |
| Meditation |
Music:
| VU # 1 | Though Ancient Walls Divide |
| VU # 9 | People look east |
| VU # 8 | Lo, How a Rose E're Blooming |
| VU # 28 | Herald, Sound the note of Gladness |
| Ministy of Music: | Trinity Choir |
| People In Darkness Are Looking For Light |
December 5, 2021 Second Sunday of Advent at Olinda-Ruthven
| Isaiah 9, 2b - 7 |
| Luke 2. 1 - 7 |
| Philippians 1:3¬11 |
Music:
| O Come All Ye Faithful | Paul & Brenda Jones |
| In a Cave | Trinity Choir |
| Lo, How a Rose E're Blooming | Mary Baruth & Tom Richard |
| Long, Long Time Ago | Olinda Ruthven Choir |
| While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks | VU#75 vv1,2,3,6 |
| Silent Night | Paul & Brenda Jones |
| The Saviour's Lullaby | John Pare |
| Child of Peace | Trinity Choir |
| Hope is a Star | VU #7 vv1,2 |
| Would I Miss The Miracle? | Olinda-Ruthven Choir |
| Joy to the World |
December 12, 2021 Third Sunday of Advent at Trinity
| Zephaniah 3:14¬20 | Sing, daughter of Zion; God comes to bring you home. |
| Isaiah 12:2¬6 (VU p. 880) | To you, God, I lift my soul |
| Philippians 4:4¬7 | Rejoice in God always! Again I say, rejoice! |
| Luke 3:7 ¬ 18 | John warns the crowds, "You brood of vipers!" |
| Meditation | REPENT!! |
Music:
| VU # 7 | Hope is a Star VU #7 3 vs |
| VU # 56 | Jesus our Brother |
| VU # 20 | On Jordan's Bank |
| VU # 48 | Hark, the Herald Angels Sing |
| Ministy of Music: | Trinity Choir |
| My Gift For Him |
December 19, 2021 Fourth Sunday of Advent at Olinda-Ruthven
| Micah 5:2¬5a | Out of Bethlehem in Judea will come a leader. |
| Luke 1:47¬55 (VU pp. 898¬899) | Mary sings, "My soul gives glory to my God." |
| Hebrews 10:5¬10 | Made holy through the sacrifice of Jesus´ body. |
| Luke 1:39¬45, (46¬55) | Mary visits Elizabeth. |
| Meditation | Mary the Mother of Jesus |
Music:
| VU # 7 | Hope is a Star |
| VU # 75 vv 1,2,6 | While Shepherds Watched |
| VU # 64 | O Little Town of Bethlehem |
| VU # 91 vv 1,2,6 | The First Nowell |
| Ministy of Music: | Olinda-Ruthven Choir |
| Did You Hear The Story? |
December 24, 2021 Christmas Eve Nativity of the Lord at Trinity
| Isaiah 9: 2¬7 | A child has been born for us. |
| Luke 2: 1¬14 (15¬20) | Jesus´ birth. |
| Luke 2: 15¬20 | Jesus´ birth. |
| Matthew 2: 1¬12 | |
| Meditation | The Christmas Story is not a Children's Story |
Music:
| VU # 60 | O Come All Ye Faithful |
| VU # 44 | It Came Upon a Midnight Clear |
| VU # 67 | Silent Night |
| VU # 81 | As With Gladness Men of Old |
| VU # 59 | Joy to the World |
| Ministy of Music: | Trinity Choir |
| In A Stable of Straw | |
| On The Very First Christmas Day |
December 25, 2021 Nativity of the Lord ZOOM only.
| Isaiah 62:6¬12 | Prepare the way for the people. |
| Psalm 97 (VU pp. 817) | Let the earth be glad. |
| Titus 3:4¬7 | Saved by grace; heirs of hope. |
| Luke 2:1¬7 (8¬20) | Shepherds and Angels. |
| Meditation |
December 26, 2021 First Sunday after Christmas Day Zoom only
| 1 Samuel 2:18¬20, 26 | God blesses the boy Samuel. |
| Psalm 148 (VU p. 871) | Let the whole creation praise God |
| Colossians 3:12¬17 | Clothe yourselves with compassion and kindness. |
| Luke 2:41¬52 | The boy Jesus learns at the temple. |
| Meditation |
January 2, 2022 Second Sunday After Christmas at Olinda-Ruthven
| Isaiah 60:1¬6 | Arise, shine; for your light has come. |
| Psalm 72:1¬7, 10¬14 (VU p. 790) | God´s anointed defends the poor. |
| Ephesians 3:1¬12 | Boldness and confidence through faith. |
| Matthew 2:1¬12 | The visit of the magi. |
| Meditation |
Music:
| VU # 91 | The First Nowell |
| ¬¬ | We Three Kings |
| VU # 68 | All poor ones and humbleHark the Glad Sound |
| VU # 81 | As With Gladness Men of Old |
| Ministy of Music: | |
| Olinda-Ruthven Choir | Let It Shine |
| Paul Jones | We Three Kings |
January 9, 2022 Baptism of Jesus at Trinity
| Isaiah 43. 1 - 7 | |
| Psalm Psalm 29 | (VU p. 756) |
| Acts 8. 14 - 17 | |
| Luke 3. 15 - 17, 21- 22 |
Music:
| VU # 218 | We Praise You O God |
| VU #100 | When Jesus comes to be baptized |
| VU # 375 | Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness |
| VU #660 | How Firm a Foundation |
| Ministy of Music: | Trinity Choir | In Jordan’s Stream |
| Paul Jones | ‘Rise and Shine’ |
January 16, 2022 2nd Sunday after Epiphany at Olinda-Ruthven
| Isaiah 62. 1 - 5 | |
| Psalm Psalm 36 | (VU p. 762) |
| 1 Corinthians 12. 1 - 11 | |
| John 2. 1 - 12 | |
| Meditation | A Wedding Blooper |
Music:
| VU # 235 | O Worship The King |
| VU #266 VV 1, 2, 5 | Amazing Grace |
| VU # 606 | In Christ There Is No East or West |
| Ministy of Music: | |
| Olinda-Ruthven Choir | Seek Ye First |
| Paul Jones | Will Your Anchor Hold? |
January 23, 2022 3rd Sunday after Epiphany at Trinity
| Nehemiah 8. 1 -3, 5-6, 8 - 10 | |
| Psalm Psalm 19 | (VU p. 740) |
| 1 Corinthians 12. 12 - 30 | |
| Luke 4. 14 - 21 |
Music:
| VU # 405 VS 1, 4, 5 | New Every Morning |
| VS #238 VV 1, 2, 4 | How Great Thou Art |
| VU # 567 | Will You Come and Follow Me |
| Ministy of Music: | |
| Trinity Choir | Psalm 19 |
| Paul Jones | I Love to Tell the Story |
January 30, 2022 4th Sunday after Epiphany at Olinda-Ruthven
| Jeremiah 1: 4 - 10 | |
| Psalm Psalm 71: 1 - 6 | (VU p. 789 part 1) |
| 1 Corinthians 13. 1 - 13 | |
| Luke 4. 21 - 30 | |
| Meditation | A Strange Welcome Home |
Music:
| VU # 396 | Jesus Stand Among Us |
| VU # 658 | O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go |
| VU # 120 | O Jesus I Have Promised |
| Ministy of Music: | |
| Olinda-Ruthven Choir | Trust And Obey |
| Paul Jones | Love Lifted Me |