A Christian Church, A Family of Faith 
The Bass River Pastoral Charge
The Presbyterian Church in Canada
St. Mark’s, Bass River; St. James, Beersville; St. Andrew’s, Clairville & Zion, West Branch
Organists: Heather Morton, Marly Sutherland, Rodney Girvan, Dolly MacDonald, Shanece Wilson
Minister: Rev. Alexander [Sandy] D. Sutherland; B.A., B.Th. M.Div
Manse #: 506-785-4383 Cell #: 506-521-0705 Email: thebrpc@gmail.com Twitter: thebrpc
Bulletin Announcements:  Cathy Little @ Fillmore Trucking #785-1083
www.pccweb.ca/brpc
ORDER OF SERVICE
Advent I - Hope
November 27th 2011
Welcome & Announcements    
Call to Worship Liturgy
Prayer of Approach & Confession & The Lord’s Prayer (NBoP 831; BoP 605)
Opening Praise: NBoP 479 I heard the voice of Jesus say
   BoP 369
Responsive Reading  - Psalm 90 [BoP 647] 
Children’s story – 
Children’s Hymn: NBoP 344 The wise may bring their learning
    	     BoP 468
Scripture Readings:
	            OT – Judges 4:1-7
	       Epistle – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Hymn of Illumination:  NBoP 359 The great Physician now is near	
BoP 375
Scripture Readings: 
      Gospel – Matthew 25:14-30
Sermon: 
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession
God’s Tithes and our gifts
Doxology (NBoP 830; BoP 603)
Offertory Prayer
Commissioning Hymn: NBoP 363  All hail the power of Jesus name
BoP 237  
Benediction 
Dismissal: Midst prayers of thanks [back of bulletin]

We are glad to be a welcoming fellowship, and we hope you find a wonderful fullness of spirit in today’s worship. If you are visiting, or are new to the community we hope you will get to know us, as we are very glad to have you be a part of this loving community.
Announcements: 
Today  –  – Rev. Sutherland is the guest preacher for the anniversary service in Stellarton NS. We are pleased to welcome Kathy Parks, from Derby - Miramichi, who will be leading today’s services.
Upcoming  - Nov 16th & 23rd   - Choir practice 7pm @ St. James’
Nov 20th – Rev. Brad Blaikie and Rev. Sutherland will exchange pulpits. We look forward to Brad’s visit.
Nov 26th  - St. Mark’s hall will host a tea and craft sale in support of the hall.
Bible Study: Starting Tuesdays 10am [at the Manse] We will start with some new study materials titled “What the Bible has to say about US”.
Bible School in Clairville – Starting up soon
STEWARDS – The Stewards Group [for ages 11 to 13] continues to meet this Autumn on Wednesdays at 7pm. This week’s meeting is at ‘s house in []. 
BLMS – The high school students have a new fundraiser. You can buy coupon books for local businesses for $10. Each booklet contains up to $400 in savings for stores and services in the Rexton/Richiboucto area.
The BRPC EMAILING LIST –email thebrpc@gmail.com to be added

Next Week’s Services:
9:30am – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (Clairville)
11:15am – St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church (Bass River)
Mission Moment: CANADA: Serving with a smile
Presbyterians Sharing supports The Rev. Katherine McCloskey as she serves as chaplain at Evangel Hall Mission in Toronto. For almost 100 years, Toronto’s Evangel Hall Mission (EHM) has worked hard to break the bonds of loneliness, isolation and despair in Toronto’s downtown core. Everyone is welcomed with a warm smile and a kind heart as they take part in the various programs offered by the mission - youth programs, a daily drop-in, men’s and women’s groups, medical and dental clinics, community dinners, and a Sunday worship service. As part of a dynamic EHM team, Katherine helps people through transitions and difficulties in their lives, letting them know that God is with them and loves them.  Let us pray for EHM, and for Katherine, as she witnesses the gospel through her compassion and love.