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AboutSaintGeorgeSt.GeorgewasabraveRomansoldierwhoprotestedagainsttheRomans'tortureofChristiansanddiedforhisbeliefs.ThepopularityofSt.GeorgeinEnglandstemsfromthetimeoftheearlyCrusadeswhenitissaidthattheNormanssawhiminavisionandwerevictorious.
St.GeorgeisthepatronsaintofEngland,whoseemblem,aredcrossonawhitebackground,istheflagofEngland.TheflagoftheAnglicanChurchofCanadaconsistsoftheredcrossofSt.George,onawhitebackground,withfourgreenmapleleavesinthequarterstosymbolizethefourecclesiasticalprovinces.Theyaregreentoindicate"ayouthfulandvigorouschurchandnation".
Oneofthebest-knownstoriesaboutSaintGeorgeishisfightwithadragon.Butitispuremyththatheeverfoughtadragon,andsomewhatunlikelythat
heeveractuallyvisitedEngland.Despitethis,St.Georgeisknownthroughouttheworldasthedragon-slayingpatronsaintofEngland.Notethatdragonswerethoughttobedevilswhenthestoryoriginated.
TherearemanyversionsofthestoryofSt.Georgeslayingthedragon,butmostagreethat:• Atownwasterrorizedbyadragon• Ayoungprincesswasofferedasasacrificetothedragon• Georgeslayedthedragonandrescuedtheprincess.
Asaresult,SaintGeorgeispopularlyidentifiedwithidealsofhonour,braveryandgallantry,butactuallyverylittleisknownabouttheman.Mostagreethathe:
• WasborninEasternTurkey(inCappadocia)in270A.D.• BecameaRomansoldierattheageof17andsoonbecamerenownedforhisbravery• ProtestedagainstRome'spersecutionofChristians• Wasimprisonedandtortured,butstayedtruetohisfaith• WasbeheadedatLyddainPalestineinApril303.
St.Georgeisalsothepatronsaintofscouts,soldiers,archers,cavalryandchivalry,severalothercountries,farmersandfieldworkers,ridersandsaddlers,andhehelpsthosesufferingfromleprosy,plagueandsyphilis.
SomepeoplecelebrateSt.George’sDaybywearingaredrose,thenationalflowerofEngland.
PattisonMemorialPlaqueinChapel
April24,2016TheCommemorationofSaintGeorgetheMartyr8:00a.m.HolyEucharist10:30a.m.HolyEucharist
ExcellentAdventure&Nursery10:30a.m.
RectorTheReverendBrianE.Pearson
HonoraryAssistantTheVenerableBarryFoster
MusicDirectorJeffreyJones
Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Church Sunday Worship, April 24, 2016
8:00amservice-BookofCommonPrayer(startingpage67)10:30amservice-Bulletin
Presider:TheReverendBrainEPearsonPreacher:Dr.CaptainJohnHuhMusicDirector:JeffJonesRegimentalBandLeader:Lt.NatashaMellishLectionaryReadingsThisweek: Nextweek:Apr24Revelation21:5-7Micah6:6-8Psalm126Psalm67Ephesians6:10-17Revelation21:10,22-22:5Luke9:23-26Matthew22:34-41
ThePrayersofthePeople TheAnglicanCycleofPrayerWeprayforTheEpiscopalChurchinJerusalem&TheMiddleEast,TheMostReverendDr.MouneerHannaAnis,Archbishop,&BishopinEgyptwithNorthAfricaandtheHornofAfrica;forJustin,TheArchbishopofCanterbury;Fred,ourPrimate;GregourMetropolitanArchbishop&DiocesanBishop.DiocesanCycleofPrayerWeprayforAllSaintsinCochrane,TheReverendGregClark,TheReverendFaithBrace;fortheMen’sCursilloWeekend;inourCompanionDioceseoftheWindwardIslandsweprayforSt.James,LayouwithStMaryinBuccamentonSt.Vincent,TheReverendEleanorGlasgow,theirclergyandthepeopleoftheparishes.
ForThoseinNeed Nik·DavidForTheDepartedKathleen(Kay)Coggins
FlowersFlowersarededicatedtodaytotheGloryofGodbyJeanLudlamandBrianPearsonincelebrationofJean’sMother’s87thbirthday.
April24,2016:
DutyWarden:SoniaSuireVerger:AnnelieseDeBruijn1stReader:PattyRhodes-Brink2ndReader:LColWickwareLitanist:GretaBaackSidespersons:TomClarke·AnneHill·BrianHill·CarolRose-SkellyChancelGuild:JanetPowers·MariaSaenzTechTeam:LyndaGreuelExcellentAdventurewithKathleenHowes,meetsinthecreationspaceinscribedrelationshipNurseryCarewithBeverleySenkoandLefteriSadikaj,isintheCanterburyRoom
PinkEnvelopesthismonthgotoTheRefugeeSponsorship,anongoingdiocesanministrywhichassistsrefugeesinresettlinginCalgary
PattisonMemorialPlaqueInscribedontheMemorialPlaqueforPteJohnGeorgePattisonV.C.andhissonWO1HenryJohnPattison.(pictureonthefrontcover).
SubscriptionFormfordonationstobuildtheChapelsenttothemembersofTheRegiments.(notetheestimateddollarfigurefortheChapel)
April24,2016AwarmwelcometoHerHonourLoisMitchell,LieutenantGovernorofAlbertaandherhusbandDougMitchell,theregiment’sHonoraryColonel,whoarecelebratingwithustoday.
TheKing’sOwnCalgaryRegiment
WewelcomeTheKing’sOwnCalgaryRegiment(RCAC)atourservicethismorningtocelebrateSt.George’sDayaspartoftheirannualpatronalcelebrations.AwarmwelcomeandthankyoutoCaptainTheReverendJohnHuh,LieutenantNatashaMellish,RegimentalBandLeaderandLColWickwarewhoarealsoassistingintheservice.TheRegimenthasmarchedtoourchurchthismorningfromtheMewataArmourieson8Ave.and11St.andwillmarchbackagainafter.
TheKing'sOwnCalgaryRegimenttracesitsorigintothe103rdRegiment,CalgaryRiflesraisedApril10,1910atCalgary,Alberta.TheregimentremainedaNon-PermanentActiveMilitiaunitduringthe1914-1918Warandraisedthe10th,50th,56th,82ndand137thBattalions,CEFbetween1914and1919.TheKing'sOwniscurrentlytaskedasareconnaissanceunitandispreparedtoassistwithdomesticoperations(naturalandmanmadedisasters,aidtocivilpower,orsecurity)withinCanada,aswellasforoverseasoperations.SoldiersfromtheKing'sOwnhaveservedwithandaredeployedonnumerousUnitedNationsandNATOoperations.ThechapelatSt.Stephen’swaserectedinmemoryofmembersoftheKing’sOwnRegimentwhogavetheirlivesinthegreatwars.ThefollowingpicturesareofSt.Stephen’searlydayswhichwethoughtwouldbeofinteresttoyou.Spotthedifferencebetweenthenandnowwiththemainchurch.
LayingOftheCornerstoneJuly19th,1951TheRightReverendH.R.RaggThenewSt.Stephen’sChurchwasdedicatedFriday,Feb.15th,1952byArchbishopBarfootofEdmonton,PrimateofallCanada.TheBuildingwasstartedinMay,1951andisconstructedofgreyconcreteblock,ithasaseatingcapacityofmorethan700,includingagalleryonthewestside.
BrandnewChapel.UnveilingofKOCRdedicationplaquewithTheReverendMaddocksJuly1952.
CAPRICES FINE ARTS – ART and CRAFTS SHOW – APRIL 23rd, 2016 – 11am-4pm BeatlemaniART! 2016 event. SATURDAY,APRIL23rd at St. Stephen’s. Lot's of wonderful local artists showing work that was inspired by the fabulous music of The Beatles: Painting, photography, jewelry, fashion, collectibles and more and Live Music! Fun for the whole family because who doesn't love The Beatles. Admission $3. See you there!
ST. GEORGE’S DAY Sunday, April 24th– St. Stephen’s Parish is joined by members of the King’s Own Regiment of Calgary along with the Regimental Band under the direction of Capt. Natasha Mellish for our annual celebration of St. George’s Day.
CANTARE CHILDREN’s Choirs Cantilena and Cantiga (ages 6-11) present WITH HEARTS AND VOICES SOUNDING on Saturday, April 30th at 7:15 pm here at St. Stephen’s. Cantaré Children's Choir was formed in 1997 by Founder / Artistic Director Catherine Glaser-Climie to enrich the lives of children through the power and wonder of music. Cantaré's commitment to training young voices and the development of comprehensive musicianship skills and literacy is evidenced by the breathtaking magic of their performances and extensive range of choral repertoire at the highest artistic level. This unique program offers four ensembles to meet the needs of differing ages and backgrounds. Come and hear the beautiful sounds of children’s voices. Tickets are $20 and are available at www.cantarechildrenschoir.org
LUMINOUS VOICES on MAY 7 at 8pm under the direction of Timothy Shantz are proud to present RESPONSIO composed by Peter Togni and featuring special guest, Jeff Reilly on bass clarinet . This concert is presented in partnership with the Calgary New Music Festival. In "Responsio", Togni reflects, comments, refutes, challenges and embellishes the bare medieval voice of Guillaume de Machaut and his medieval masterpiece the Messe de Nostre Dame. Juxtaposing bursts of bass clarinet improvisation against thorough composed choral material, Responsio casts the role of the bass clarinetist into
that of a time traveller, bringing forward Machaut's beautiful 14th creation into the heart of the 21st century.The piece will be performed by Patricia Thompson, mezzo-soprano; Katie Partridge, soprano;
Timothy Shantz, tenor; Oliver Munar, tenor; and Jeff Reilly bass clarinet. Tickets are $35 or $28 for Seniors and Students and are available at www.luminousvoices.com .
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WorshipforApril24,2016
THECOMMEMORATIONofSAINTGEORGEtheMARTYR
thePatronalFestivalofthe
King’sOwnCalgaryRegiment
Todaywewelcomethemembers,familiesandfriendsoftheKing’sOwnCalgaryRegi-ment.ThechapelatSt.Stephen’swaserectedinmemoryofmembersoftheRegimentwhogavetheirlives“forKingandCountry”intheGreatWarsofthelastcentury.
ORDEROFSERVICE
TheReverendBrianE.Pearson,PresidingTheReverendDr.Capt.JohnHuh,Preaching
JeffJones,Organist&ChoirDirectorLieutenantNatashaMellish,RegimentalBandLeader
TheGatheringoftheCommunity
WelcomeandOpeningAnnouncementsThePresentationoftheGuidon
AllstandastheGuidonPartymovesforwardandpresentstheGuidonatthealtar.
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GreetingfortheEasterseason
Alleluia!Christisrisen.Christisrisenindeed.Alleluia!
BejoyfulinGod,allyoulands;singoutthegloryofGod’sname.
Godhasclaimedus;weareGod’speople:calledfromdarknessintothelightofday.
Rejoicethen,eveninyourdistress;forweshallbecountedworthywhenChristappears.
Alleluia!Christisrisen.Christisrisenindeed.Alleluia!
OpeningHymn: GOD,WHOSEALMIGHTYWORD
1. God,whosealmightyword Chaosanddarknessheard,andtooktheirflight: Hearus,wehumblepray, andwheretheGospelday Shedsnotitsgloriousray, lettherebelight! 2. Lord,whooncecametobring, Onyourredeemingwing,healingandsight, Healthtothetroubledmind, sighttotheSpirit-blind: Onowtohumankind lettherebelight!3. Spiritoftruthandlove, Life-giving,holydove, speedforthyourflight; Moveonthewater’sface,bearingthelampofgrace, Andinearth’sdarkestplacelettherebelight!
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4. Holyandblessedthree, Glorioustrinity,wisdom,love,might, Boundlessasocean’stiderollinginfullestpride, Throughtheworld,farandwide,lettherebelight!
_________________________________________________ Words:JohnMarriott,ca1813 Music:MOSCOW,adapt.fromFelicedeGiardini1769
OpeningPrayer
Letuspray. Thecongregationremainsstanding. AlmightyGod, whocalledyourholymartyrGeorge tobearthebannerofthecross beforetherulersofthisworld, grantthatwemaybestrongineverybattle againsttyranny,injusticeandoppression, andattaintothecrownofeternallife; throughJesusChristourSaviour, wholivesandreignswithyouandtheHolySpirit, oneGod,nowandforever. Amen.
TheProclamationoftheWord
FirstReading:Revelation21:5-7 readbyPattyRhodes-Brink
AReadingfromtheBookofRevelation.TheOnewhosatuponthethronesaid, "Behold,Imakeallthingsnew."
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Alsohesaid,"Writethis, forthesewordsaretrustworthyandtrue." Andthenhesaidtome, "Itisdone! IamtheAlphaandOmega,thebeginningandtheend. TothethirstyIwillgivewaterwithoutprice fromthefountainofthewateroflife. Thosewhoconquershallhavethisheritage, andIwillbetheirGod andtheyshallbemychildren."ListentowhattheSpiritissayingtothechurches.ThanksbetoGod.
Psalm126(readresponsively)
WhenGodrestoredthefortunesofZion, thenwerewelikethosewhodream. Thenwasourmouthfilledwithlaughter, andourtonguewithshoutsofjoy.Thentheysaidamongthenations, "Godhasdonegreatthingsforthem." Godhasdonegreatthingsforus, andwearegladindeed.Restoreourfortunes,OGod, likethewatercoursesoftheNegev. Thosewhosowedwithtears willreapwithsongsofjoy. Thosewhogooutweeping, carryingtheseed, willcomeagainwithjoy, shoulderingtheirsheaves.
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SecondReading:Ephesians6:10-17 readbyLColWickware
AReadingfromtheLettertotheEphesians. Finally,bestronginourGodandinthestrengthofGod’spower.Put on the whole armour of God, so that you may be able to standagainstthewilesofthedevil.Forourstruggleisnotagainstenemiesoffleshandblood,butagainst rulers,againstauthorities,against cosmicpowersofthispresentdarkness,againstthespiritualforcesofevilintheheavenlyplaces.ThereforetakeupthewholearmourofGod,sothatyoumaybeabletowithstandonthatevilday,andhavingdoneeverything,tostandfirm. Standtherefore,andfastenthebeltoftrutharoundyourwaist,andputonthebreastplateofrighteousness.Asshoes foryour feetputonwhateverwillmakeyoureadytoproclaimthegospelofpeace.Withall of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able toquenchalltheflamingarrowsoftheevilone.Takethehelmetofsalva-tion,andtheswordoftheSpirit,whichisthewordofGod.ListentowhattheSpiritissayingtothechurches.ThanksbetoGod.
Hymn: WEGATHERTOGETHER
1. WegathertogethertoasktheLord'sblessing; Hechastensandhastenshiswilltomakeknown. Thewickedoppressingnowceasefromdistressing. Singpraisestohisname,heforgetsnotHisown.
2. Besideustoguideus,ourGodwithusjoining, Ordaining,maintainingHiskingdomdivine; Sofromthebeginningthefightwewerewinning; Thou,Lord,wastatourside,allglorybethine!
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3. WealldoextolThee,thouleadertriumphant, AndpraythatThoustillourdefenderwiltbe. Letthycongregationescapetribulation; Thynamebeeverpraised!OLord,makeusfree!
___________________________________________________Words:AnonymousDutchtr.TheodoreBakerMusic:KREMSER,trad.Dutch
GospelReading:Luke9:23-26
TheCongregationstandsforthereadingoftheGospel.
Godbewithyou.Andalsowithyou.TheGoodNewsofJesusChristaccordingtoLuke.Glorytoyou,LordJesusChrist.
Jesussaid,"Ifanyonewouldcomeafterme,letthemdenythem-selves,andtakeuptheircrossdaily,andfollowme.Forwhoeverwouldsave their lifewill lose it;andwhoever loses their life formysakewillsaveit.Forwhatdoesitprofitapersontogainthewholeworldyetloseortoforfeitthemselves?Forwhoeverisashamedofmeandofmywords,ofthatonewilltheSonofmanbeashamedwhenhecomesinhisgloryandthegloryoftheFatherandoftheholyangels.”TheGospelofChrist.Praisetoyou,LordJesusChrist.
SermonChoirAnthem:'GodSoLovedtheWorld'(ThomasKeesecker)
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TheRededicationoftheMemorialPlaque forPteJohnGeorgePattisonV.C.andhissonWO1HenryJohnPattison.
ThecongregationstandsandturnsastheMinistersmaketheirwaytotheMe-morialWall,joininginthefollowingresponsory:
Godisrighteousanddelightsinrighteousdeeds;thejustshallseeGod’sface. Whenthefoundationsarebeingdestroyed,whatcantherighteousdo? ThejustshallseeGod’sface.God’seyesbeholdtheinhabitedworld;God’spiercingvisionweighsourworth. ThejustshallseeGod’sface. Godweighstherighteousaswellasthewicked;butfromthosewhorejoiceinwrongGodturnsaway. ThejustshallseeGod’sface. Jesussaid: “Whoeverdoesnottakeupthecrossandfollowmeisnotworthyofme.Thosewhofindtheirlifewillloseit,andthosewholosetheirlifeformysakewillfindit. Avoicefromheavensays:“BlessedarethethosewhodieintheLord.Evenso,theywillrestfromtheirlaboursfortheirdeedsfollowthem.”OGod, whosesondiedonthecross thatwemayknowyourloveforusandforallcreation:
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wethankyouforthewitnessofyoursaintswhohavetakenuptheircrossthattheworldmayknowjusticeandpeace.WethankyouforthewitnessofJohnGeorgePattisonwhodiedinbattleintheFirstWorldWar,andofhissonHenryJohnPattisonwhoservedwithhisfather andthenwentontomilitaryserviceinhisownright, bothofwhomarecommemoratedonthisplaqueasaninspirationtoallwhowouldoffertheirlives inservicetoyouandtoyourworld;throughthesameJesusChristourLord.Amen.
ChoirAnthem:WelcomedHomeAgain(RuthElaineSchram)
DuringthesingingoftheanthemtheMinistersreturntotheirplacesandthecongregation,remainingstanding,turnstofacethefront.
TheNationalAnthem:OCanada!
ThePrayers
TheOffertory(thecongregationremainsstanding)Ourhonouredguestsarenotaskedforanofferingonthisday.Theirpublicserviceistheiroffering.PrayerovertheGifts
GraciousGod, whohascalledustobearthefirstfruitssalvation,receiveallweofferyouthisday,andstrengthenourheartsthatwemaystandfirmand,bearingall,standfirmtotheend.WeaskthisinthenameofJesusChristourLord. Amen.
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PrayersofthePeople(allstanding) ledbyGretaBaackPrayerofThanksgiving
LetusgivethankstoGodourCreator,alwaysandforeverything, saying,“Wethankyou,OGod.”Forthebeautyandwonderofcreation, Wethankyou,OGod.Forallthatisgraciousinthelivesofmenandwomen, revealingtheimageofChrist, Wethankyou,OGod.Forourdailyfood,forourhomesandfamiliesandfriends, Wethankyou,OGod.Formindstothinkandheartstolove, Wethankyou,OGod.Forhealth,strength,andskilltowork,andforleisuretorestandplay, Wethankyou,OGod.Forthosewhoinspireusbytheirbraveryandcourage, patientinsufferingandfaithfulinadversity, Wethankyou,OGod.Forallwhoworkselflesslytopursuepeace,justice,andtruth, Wethankyou,OGod.TodaywegivethanksfortheKing’sOwnCalgaryRegiment initsservicetoGodandCountry, Wethankyou,OGod.
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Forallmembersofourarmedforces; fortheirexampletousofsacrificialservice, Wethankyou,OGod.Forthelifeandwitnessofallmartyrs,whosedeathsexemplifyselflesslove, Wethankyou,OGod.ForSaintGeorge,PatronoftheRegiment; forSt.Stephen,Patronofthischurch; andforallthesaintswhoselivesreflectthelightofChrist, Wethankyou,OGod.Accepttheseourprayers,OGod, forthesakeofyourSonourSaviourJesusChrist. Amen.
TheLord'sPrayer(traditionalversion) Andnow,gatheringourprayersandpraisesintoone,
letuspray,saying:OurFather,whoartinheaven,hallowedbethyname,thykingdomcome,thywillbedone,onearthasitisinheaven.Giveusthisdayourdailybread.Andforgiveusourtrespassesasweforgivethosewhotrespassagainstus.Andleadusnotintotemptation, butdeliverusfromevil.Forthineisthekingdom,thepower,andtheglory,foreverandever.Amen.
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ClosingPrayer
SovereignGod, whogavetoyourmartyrGeorge therewardofserviceunderChrist, grantusstrengththroughourworshipthisday topersistinthewayofthecross, thatwemayvanquishthepowersofevil andenterthegatesofvictory. ThisweaskthroughJesusChristourSaviour. Amen.
AnnouncementsBlessingandDismissal(thecongregationstanding)
LetusblesstheLord.Alleluia!ThanksbetoGod.Alleluia!
ClosingHymn: Joyful,Joyful,WeAdoreThee
1. Joyful,joyful,weadoreThee, Godofglory,Lordoflove; Heartsunfoldlikeflow’rsbeforeThee, Op’ningtothesunabove. Meltthecloudsofsinandsadness; Drivethedarkofdoubtaway; Giverofimmortalgladness, Filluswiththelightofday!
2. AllThyworkswithjoysurroundThee, Earthandheav’nreflectThyrays, StarsandangelssingaroundThee, Centreofunbrokenpraise.
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Fieldandforest,valeandmountain, Flow’rymeadow,flashingsea, Singingbirdandflowingfountain CallustorejoiceinThee.
3. Thouartgivingandforgiving, Everblessing,everblest, Wellspringofthejoyofliving, Oceandepthofhappyrest! ThouourFather,ChristourBrother, AllwholiveinloveareThine; Teachushowtoloveeachother, Liftustothejoydivine.
____________________________Text:HenryvanDykeMusic:LudwigvanBeethoven
ThecongregationremainsstandingastheGuidoniscarriedout.OrganPostlude
Thankyouforsharinginourworshiptoday.
THECOMMEMORATIONofSAINTGEORGEtheMARTYR READINGS
Revelation21:5-7Psalm126Ephesians6:10-17Luke9:23-26
OPENINGPRAYER
AlmightyGod,whocalledyourholymartyrGeorgetobearthebannerofthecrossbeforetherulersofthisworld,grantthatwemaybestrongineverybattleagainsttyranny,injusticeandoppression,andattaintothecrownofeternallife;throughJesusChristourSaviour,wholivesandreignswithyouandtheHolySpirit,oneGod,nowandforever.Amen.
PRAYEROVERTHEGIFTS
GraciousGod,beholdtheneedsofyourpeopleandgiveaidtoourweakness,thatyourmercymayattendourpraiseandthatourheartsmayrenderyouthanks.WeaskthisinthenameofJesusChristourLord.Amen.
CLOSINGPRAYER
SovereignGod,whogavetoyourmartyrGeorgetherewardofserviceunderChrist,grantusstrengththroughourworshipthisdaytopersistinthewayofthecross,thatwemayvanquishthepowersofevilandenterthegatesofvictory.ThisweaskthroughJesusChristourSaviour.Amen.
THECOMMEMORATIONofSAINTGEORGEtheMARTYR FIRSTREADING:Revelation21:5-7AReadingfromtheBookofRevelation.
TheOnewhosatuponthethronesaid,"Behold,Imakeallthingsnew."Alsohesaid,"Writethis,forthesewordsaretrustworthyandtrue."Andthenhesaidtome,"Itisdone!IamtheAlphaandOmega,thebeginningandtheend.TothethirstyIwillgivewaterwithoutpricefromthefountainofthewateroflife.Thosewhoconquershallhavethisheritage,andIwillbetheirGodandtheyshallbemychildren."
ListentowhattheSpiritissayingtothechurches.ThanksbetoGod.
THECOMMEMORATIONofSAINTGEORGEtheMARTYR PSALM126
WhenGodrestoredthefortunesofZion,thenwerewelikethosewhodream. Thenwasourmouthfilledwithlaughter, andourtonguewithshoutsofjoy.Thentheysaidamongthenations,"Godhasdonegreatthingsforthem." Godhasdonegreatthingsforus, andwearegladindeed.Restoreourfortunes,OGod,likethewatercoursesoftheNegev. Thosewhosowedwithtears willreapwithsongsofjoy.Thosewhogooutweeping,carryingtheseed, willcomeagainwithjoy, shoulderingtheirsheaves.
THECOMMEMORATIONofSAINTGEORGEtheMARTYR SECONDREADING:Ephesians6:10-17 AReadingfromtheLettertotheEphesians. Finally,bestronginourGodandinthestrengthofGod’spower.Put on thewhole armour ofGod, so that youmay be able to standagainstthewilesofthedevil.Forourstruggle isnotagainstenemiesof flesh and blood, but against rulers, against authorities, againstcosmicpowersofthispresentdarkness,againstthespiritualforcesofevil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armour ofGod,sothatyoumaybeabletowithstandonthatevilday,andhavingdoneeverything,tostandfirm. Standtherefore,andfastenthebeltoftrutharoundyourwaist,andputonthebreastplateofrighteousness.Asshoesforyourfeetputon whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace.Withallofthese,taketheshieldoffaith,withwhichyouwillbeabletoquenchall the flamingarrowsof theevilone.Take thehelmetofsalvation,andtheswordoftheSpirit,whichisthewordofGod.ListentowhattheSpiritissayingtothechurches.ThanksbetoGod.
THECOMMEMORATIONofSAINTGEORGEtheMARTYR GOSPELREADING:Luke9:23-26 Godbewithyou.Andalsowithyou.TheGoodNewsofJesusChristaccordingtoLuke.Glorytoyou,LordJesusChrist. Jesus said, "If anyone would come after me, let them denythemselves,andtakeuptheircrossdaily,andfollowme.Forwhoeverwould save their lifewill lose it; andwhoever loses their life formysakewill save it. Forwhat does it profit a person to gain thewholeworldyet loseor forfeit themselves?Forwhoever isashamedofmeandofmywords,ofthatonewilltheSonofmanbeashamedwhenhecomesinhisgloryandthegloryoftheFatherandoftheholyangels.”TheGospelofChrist.Praisetoyou,LordJesusChrist.
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