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22 February 2015

PLAINS SPEAK

Scripture for Worship
DATE; DAY                 Old Testament; Psalm; New Testament; Gospel                      PROPERS (pg)

01Mar; Lent2    Gen 17.1-7, 15-16;  Ps 22.22-30;  Rom 4.13-25;  Mk 8.31-38           288
08Mar; Lent3    Ex 20:1–17;  Ps 19;  1 Cor 1:18–25;  Jn 2:13–22                               290
15MarLent4    Num 21:4–9;  Ps 107:1–3,17–22;  Eph 2:1–10;  Jn 3:14–21              292
22Mar; Lent5    Jer 31:31–34;  Ps 51:1–13;  Heb 5:5–10;  Jn 12:20–33                      294
29Mar; Palm Liturgy: Page 297; Mk 11:1–11
             Liturgy of the Passion: Is 50:4–9a;  Ps 31:9–16;  Phil 2:5–11;  Mk 14:1—15:47     297
03Apr; Good Friday  Is 52:13-53:12;  Ps 22;  Heb 10:16-25;  Jn 18.1-19.42               308
05Apr; Easter!     Acts 10:34–43 or Is 25:6–9; Ps 118:1–2, 14–24; 1 Cor 15:1–11 or Acts 10:34–43;
                                    Jn 20:1–18 or Mk 16:1–8; (Ask preacher)    propers pg 335
12Apr; Easter2  Acts 4:32–35;  Ps 133;  1 Jn 1:1—2:2;  Jn 20:19–31                          336
19Apr; Easter3  Acts 3:12–19;  Ps 4;  1 Jn 3:1–7;  Lk 24:36b–48                                337
26Apr; Easter4  Acts 4:5–12;  Ps 23;  1 Jn 3:16–24;  Jn 10:11–18                               339
03May;Easter 5  Acts 8:26–40;  Ps 22:24–30;  1 Jn 4:7–21;  Jn 15:1–8                      340
10May; Easter 6  Acts 10:44–48;  Ps 98;  1 Jn 5:1–6;  Jn 15:9–17                              341
17May; Easter 7  Acts 1:15–17, 21–26;  Ps 1;  1 Jn 5:9–13;  Jn 17:6–19                    344
24May; Pentecost    Ezek 37:1–14;  Ps 104:25–35;  Acts 2:1–21;  Jn 15:26–27,16:4b–15  345           
31May; Trinity         Is 6:1––8;  Ps 29;  Rom 8:12–17;  Jn 3:1–17                               346
07Jun; Proper10   1 Sam 8:4–20Ps 138;  2 Cor 4:13–5:1;  Mk 3:20–35                   360
14Jun; Proper11   1 Sam 15:34–16:13;  Ps 20;  2 Cor 5:6–17;  Mk 4:26–34               361
21Jun; Proper12   1 Sam 17: 32–49Ps 9:9–20;  2 Cor 6:1–13;  Mk 4:35–41             363
28Jun; Proper13   2 Sam 1:1, 17–27;  Ps 130;  2 Cor 8:7–15;  Mk 5:21–43                364
05Jul; Proper14   2 Sam 5:1–5, 9–10;  Ps 48;  2 Cor 12:2–10;  Mk 6:1–13                 366
12Jul; Proper15   2 Sam 6:1–5,12b–19;  Ps 24;  Eph 1:3–14;  Mk 6:14–29                367
19Jul; Proper16   2 Sam 7:1–14a;  Ps 89:20–37;  Eph 2:11–22;  Mk 6:30–34, 53–56     368
26Jul; Proper17   2 Sam 11:1–15;  Ps 14;  Eph 3:14–21;  Jn 6:1–21                            370
02Aug; Proper18   2 Sam 11:26–12:13a;  Ps 51:1–12Eph 4:1–16Jn 6:24–35        371
09Aug; Proper19   2 Sam 18:5–9,15,31–33Ps 130Eph 4:25-5:2;  Jn 6:35, 41–51      372
16Aug; Proper20   1 Kg 2:10–12,3:3–14Ps 111;  Eph 5:15–20;  Jn 6:51–58             374
23Aug; Proper21   1 Kg 8: 22–30,41–43;  Ps 84;  Eph 6:10–20;  Jn 6:56–69               375
30Aug; Proper22   Song of Sol 2:8–13Ps 45:1–2,7–10;  Jas 1:17–27Mk 7:1–8,14–15,21–23     377
06Sep; Proper23   Prov 22:1–2,8–9,22–23;  Ps 125;  Jas 2:1–17Mk 7:24–37            378
13Sep; Proper24   Prov 1:20–33Ps 19;  Jas 3:1–12;  Mk 8:27–38                              379
20Sep; Proper25   Prov 31:10–31;  Ps1;  Jas 3:13-4:3,7–8a;  Mk 9:30–37                    381
27Sep; Proper26   Est 7:1–6,9–10,9:20–22Ps 124Jas 5:13–20;  Mk 9:38–50          382
04Oct; Proper27   Job 1:1,2:1–10Ps 26;  Heb1:1–4,2:5–12; Mk 10:2–16                   384

An online lectionary, searchable by date, can be found at:

Important Dates

The Rev Marcel Archambault will be present Sunday 15 March (Binscarth, 9.30; Birtle, 11.30; Russell, 7.30) and Easter Sunday, 05 April (Russell, 9.30; Birtle, 11.30)

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Spring/Summer 2015

Saying Goodbye
It is difficult to say goodbye - for all of us! And so as I prepare to say goodbye, I know that you are in good hands, as you are in God's hands.
For all of the times I let you down, I ask your forgiveness.
For all of the times you let me love you, I give you profound thanks.
For all of the times you loved me, words can never convey my gratitude.
For all of the times we shared together: in worship, in ministry, in laughter: I have been richly blessed by them, and will carry them in my heart always.
In the weeks and months ahead:
I pray that you will be gracious to the wardens, who are already undertaking more work.
I pray that you will be kind to the lay leadership, who will undertake the challenging duty of leading services.
I pray that you will be patient with the search committee and the search process, acting on your behalf, whose ministry is stressful: the right person isn't always the first applicant.
I pray that you will be welcoming to newcomers: those who come through our doors, no matter
I pray that you will be prayerful and careful in all that you do, as a time of transition is unsettling for all.
In short: I pray that you continue to be the community of Christ-followers that you are.
I pray that you believe and remember that you are the best parish in the province - don't let anyone ever let you think otherwise!
And I pray that when you welcome your new rector, that they will realise how fortunate they are to be among you.

Peace Within
May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you
May you be confident knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.
- attributed to St. Thérèse of Lisieux and St. Theresa of Avila

01 December 2014

PLAINSspeak, Advent/Christmas/Epiphany 2014-2015

Weekly Worship
Sunday
9.30am           Russell
11.30am         Binscarth
2.00pm           Birtle
Monday
7.00pm           Roblin

Bible Study
Mon, 1.30pm Birtle
Mon, 4.30pm Roblin
Tues, 1.30pm Binscarth
Tues, 6.30pm Russell

LESSONS AND CAROLS
Join us for a service of 9 lessons and carols!Monday 08 DEC:       Roblin, 7.00pmSunday 14 DEC:        Binscarth, 11.30amBirtle, Pot Luck Supper 5.30pm, Service 7.00pmSunday 21 DEC:        Russell, Christmas Supper 5.30pm, Service 7.00pmTuesday 23 DEC:      Shoal Lake, 7.00pm

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Come celebrate the birth of the Christ-child with us on 24 Dec!
11.00am         PCH, Russell
4.00pm           Roblin
7.00pm           Birtle
9.00pm           Binscarth
11.00pm        Russell

HAPPY NEWS!!
Murray & Joanne Goodman joyfully announce the safe arrival of granddaughter, Hayden Margaret Boyko, born Thursday, October 30. Proud parents are Erin & Glen, and big sisters Georgia & Charlie.

WELCOME BACK!
It is a delight to be reunited again with our brothers and sisters of St. Paul’s Shoal Lake! The parish returned to Pelly Plains at the beginning of November. While the parish is still discerning what the future will hold, it is truly a celebration on all sides to be reunited as a wider parish family.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tues 02 Dec:  Wider Parish Council: 7.00pm, Russell Hall
Sat 06 Dec:     MakerSpace: 9am-4pm, Russell Hall
Mon 08 Dec:  Lessons and Carols, Roblin
Wed 10 Dec:  Community Carol Festival, Russell Community Centre
Sun 14 Dec:   Birtle NOT worshipping at 2; Lessons and Carols service at 7.00 following pot luck
Sun 14 Dec:   Lessons and Carols, Binscarth
Sun 21 Dec:   Russell NOT worshipping at 9.30; Lessons and Carols at 7.00 following parish supper
Weeks of 22 and 29 Dec: No Bible Study
Tues 23 Dec:  Lessons and Carols, Shoal Lake
Wed 24 Dec: Christmas Eve services (see front)
Wed 31 Dec:  New Year’s Eve Open House: 2-4pm, Rectory
Jan/Feb:         AGMs!

SCRIPTURE FOR WORSHIP
07 Dec, Advent 2:
Is 40:1–11                 Ps 85:1–2, 8–13        2 Peter 3:8–15a        Mark 1:1–8
14/21 Dec, Advent 3/4: (when not celebrating lessons and carols)
2 Sam 7:1–11, 16      Canticle 18                 Rm 16:25–27;                       Lk 1:26–38
24 Dec, Christmas Eve:
Is 9:2–7                      Ps 96                          Tit 2:11–14                Lk 2:1–20
28 Dec, First After Christmas:
Is 61:10—62:3                      Ps 148                                    Gal 4:4–7                    Lk 2:22–40
04 Jan, Epiphany:
Is 60:1–6                    Ps 72:1–7, 10–14      Eph 3:1–12                Mt 2:1–12
11 Jan, Baptism of the Lord:
Gen 1:1–5                  Ps 29                          Acts 19:1–7                Mk 1:4–11
18 Jan, Second After Epiphany:
1 Sam 3:1–20                        Ps 139:1–5, 12–17   1 Cor 6:12–20                       Jn 1:43–51
25 Jan, Third After Epiphany:
Jon 3:1–5, 10             Ps 62:6–14                1 Cor 7:29–31                       Mk 1:14–20
01 Feb, Presentation of the Lord:
Mal 3:1–4                   Ps 84:1–7                   Heb 2:14–18             Lk 2:22–40
08 Feb, Fifth After Epiphany:
Is 40:21–31               Ps 147:1–12, 21c      1 Cor 9:16–23                       Mk 1:29–39
15 Feb, Last After Epiphany:
2 Kg 2:1–12               Ps 50:1–6                   2 Cor 4:3–6                Mk 9:2–9
Wed 18 Feb, Ash Wednesday:
Am 5:6–15                 Ps 102, 130               Lk 18:9–14
22 Feb, Lent 1:
Gen 9:8–17                Ps 25:1–9                   1 Peter 3:18–22        Mk 1:9–15