CeleBrate
The Weekly Bulletin of
St. Joseph of Nazareth Anglican Church
725 Provencher Blvd. Brossard, QC J4W 1Y5
450-671-6481 / stjofn@gmail.com
Sept 8th, 2019
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Welcome
One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. Ps. 27:4.
We welcome all who are visiting this morning.
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This Week
Monday Sept. 9 1:30 p.m…….Women of Faith
Wednesday Sept. 11 9:30 a.m…….Men’s Bible Study
Wednesday Sept. 11 7:00 p.m…….Council Meeting
Friday Sept. 13 10:30 a.m…….S.H.E. Ladies
Next Sunday Sept. 15 10:30 a.m…….Morning Prayer
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Bible Readings
Sept 8
Jeremiah 18:1-11
Psalm 1
Philemon 1:1-21
Luke 14:25-33
Sept 15
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
Psalm 51:1-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Luke 15:1-10
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Today’s Thought
My brothers and sisters, God’s grace and peace be with you.
It is not easy to be a follower of Jesus. There are many who start out strong, but, like somebody who tries to sprint a marathon, they run out of energy.
Discipleship requires energy, stamina, discipline, vigilance and prayer. When you pray, be careful what you ask for, because you might get it! Make no mistake, following Jesus is a life-long commitment. We need to encourage each other along the way. That is why I am so happy you are here with me this morning. God bless you.
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Inspirational Quote
The moment you say and believe that you are a Christian, meaning you believe Jesus Christ is your personal Lord and Savior, it is a commitment. Ken Black
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Prayers and Intercessions
Prayer for Today
Stir up, O Lord, the wills of Your faithful people, that richly bearing the fruit of good works, we may by You be richly rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who is alive and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer for the Worldwide Anglican Church
We pray for the Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan – the Most Reverend Ezekiel Kumir Kondo, Archbishop of the Province of Sudan & Bishop of Khartoum.
Provincial Prayer Care
We pray for the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador – Bishop Geoffrey Peddle.
Diocesan Prayer Care
We pray for the parish of All Saints by the Lake, Dorval – the Reverend Grace Burson.
Prayer for our Church Family
Gracious Father, You give us health, strength and daily food. Thank You for all of Your blessings. May we never forget all that You continually do for us. Bind us together as Your children. This we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Prayer Team
For those who wish to pray with someone, a prayer team is available after the Service in the left-hand corner of the Sanctuary. The Prayer Team scheduled for today is: Susan & Christopher
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Birthdays and Anniversaries
To those celebrating this week, God’s blessings be with you
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Rector – Reverend Christopher Belle – 450-672-4549 / stjofn@gmail.com / padrebelle@gmail.com
Rector’s Warden – Diane Allen – 450-466-5112 / deedee-one@sympatico.ca
People’s Warden – Patricia Wood – 450-465-4733 / pwrightwood@gmail.com
Our Vision
To be a beacon of light and truth in our community
inviting all people to receive God’s promise of salvation through
Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.
St. Joseph of Nazareth Anglican Church 