St. George’s Anglican

Holy Eucharist on the Third Sunday after Epiphany was celebrated by the Rector, Rev. Lidvald HaugenStrand. Greeter was Harry DeMone while Greta McCallum and Rosemary MacDonald distributed hymn books and bulletins. Scripture Readers were Sandra Mosher and Monica Punke reading from Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 and 1 Corinthians 12: 12-31. Layreader Joel Pratt was Cantor for Psalm 19 using the Refrain: Glory and praise to God whose word brings life. The hymn to welcome the Gospel from Luke 4: 14-21, read by the Rector, was Lord, We Hear Your Word with Gladness. In his sermon, Rev. Lid spoke of using our gifts and talents for the strengthening of the Church. Prayers of the People were led by the Rector and the congregation exchanged The Peace. Offering was received by the ushers. Harry DeMone was altar server and Joel Pratt administered the chalice during Communion. Hymns sung during Communion were: O God, Unseen Yet Ever Near; One Bread, One Body, One Lord of All. Rev. Lid led the closing prayers and gave The Blessing. Closing hymn was Jesus Put this Song into Our Hearts. Organist Genesta Hamm provided musical accompaniment during the service. Service on Sunday will be 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist. St. George’s annual meeting will follow in the Lower Hall, preceded by refreshments. Parishioners are encouraged to attend this important meeting. Submitted by Sandra Mosher on piano in a beautiful piece titled She Comes Sailing on the Wind. Lloyd was accompanied by Don Haggart on guitar. Refreshments were served after the service. Our next service will be Jan. 31, 11 a.m. Come join us! We will be having a Winter Carnival. Please like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/firstpresbyterianNG. Submitted by Jennifer Thibeau