First Lesson: Genesis 32:1-30 (page 29 in the pew Bible)
Te Deum Laudamus
Second Lesson: Hebrews10:19-end (page 224 in the pew Bible)
The Benededictusp.9
The Apostles Creedp. 10
The Lesser Litanyp. 11
The Collects of the Dayp. 143, 138
The Second and Third Collectsp. 11
The Sermon
The Hymn in which the Offering is received: 786 (Calvary)
A Prayer for the Clergy and Peoplep. 13
Occasional Prayers (as announced)
A Prayer for all Conditions of Menp.14
AGeneral Thanksgivingp. 14
A Prayer for St. Chrysostomp. 15
The Gracep. 15
Talk by Scout Leader Allen Urquhart
God Save the Queen
The Recessional Hymn: 713 Jesus Loves Me
Please join us for lunch in the Hall.
5:00 P.M. EVENING PRAYER
First Lesson: Genesis 43:1-15 (page 40 in the pew Bible)
Psalms 130, 131, 134
Second Lesson: Luke 22:31-53 (page 87 in the pew Bible)
Layreaders
8:00 A.M. –Ted Bartlett 9:15A.M – Shirley Kelly
10:00 A.M. – Norm Dupuis
The Sanctuary Lamp burns this week to the Glory of God
and in Loving Memory of Tess and Don Williams given by the family.
“Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord,
and let light eternal shine upon them”
Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden Powell, Lord of Gilwell
Olave St. Clair Soames Powell, Lady of Gilwell
Eva Stewart Chad HillhouseJerry MacKenzie
Vivian CarsonJosephine StoneJacqueline Jeffery
Ernest GodinJoseph Landry
The Laying on of Hands and Anointing of the sick will be available following the 10 A.M. Service in the Chapel.
We are thankful to Sylvie Boulianne, who will sing for us this morning at the 10 A.M. Service. Thank you Sylvie!
The Rector’s Corner
As we gather today with the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, and their leaders and families, we remember the founder of the Scouting Movement Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell and his wife Olave.
Baden-Powell (as he has come to be known) was born on February 22, 1857 in London, England. At the age of 19, he joined the British Army where he served in India, Afghanistan and South Africa. In fact, from 1900 to 1903 he recruited and trained the South African Constabulary. This organization was made up of officers from Australia, New Zealand, India, Ceylon, England, Ireland, South Africa and Canada. This constabulary was established to be a peace-time army, somewhere between a police and a military force, to pacify the former republics which were had been made part of a united South Africa under British rule.
Baden-Powell himself designed the uniform for the constabulary – an informal khaki shirt and his favourite broad brimmed hat. Sound familiar? Later, when he established Scouting for boys he used a very similar uniform with khaki shirts and shorts, a scarf (neckerchief) and the famous broad-rimmed hat. The original colours of the Scout emblem (gold on green) also came from the TransvaalState of the former BoerRepublic.
Incredibly, St. George’s has a direct connection with Baden-Powell and the South African Constabulary, which shall be emphasized in the Processional Hymn. The procession will stop at a window depicting St. George, given to God’s glory and in memory of Charles Tupper Busby, a member of Lord Baden-Powell’s Constabulary. He was 20 years old and a Trooper in ‘L; Squadron when he was accidentally wounded at Bloemdal on August 26, 1901. He died three days later at Heidelburg, a long way from home, but in the Presence and Faithful Love of his Heavenly Father.
When Baden-Powell returned to England from his service in South Africa, he was appalled at the deterioration of morale in English youth. He described “thousands of boys and young men, pale, narrow chested, hunched up, miserable specimens, smoking endless cigarettes, numbers of them betting.” He was also concerned about the rampant sexual immorality, resulting in disease, poverty and unwanted children.
He began to put his concern into action by writing a manual, “Scouting for Boys” in 1908. Within a year of its publication, over 100,000 boys had already enrolled as Scouts, and the Scouting Movement quickly crossed the seas to numerous countries around the world, including Canada. The First Moncton St. George’s Charter was granted on October 13, 1919.
As a Congregation, we are blessed to have an active Scouting Program, with such capable and enthusiastic leaders. The leaders and the Group Committee have been faithful to Baden-Powell’s original ideals by working to build up each child’s character. Of this, B.P. said, “Don’t let the technical outweigh the moral. Field efficiency, back-woodsmanship, camping, hiking, good turns, jamboree comradeships are all means, not the end. The end is CHARACTER – character with a purpose – the active service of Love and Duty to God and neighbour.” Character-building, then, was a spiritual activity for Baden Powell, and he believed that the character should be shaped and molded by Christ. For example, he recommended that when dealing with conflicts in the Scouting Movement, people should ask themselves a simple question: “What would Christ have done under the circumstances?”
In closing, the following message was found among B.P.'s papers after his death.
Baden Powell’s Last Message to Scouts
Dear Scouts,
If you have ever seen the play Peter Pan, you will remember how the pirate chief was always making his dying speech because he was afraid that possibly when the time came for him to die he might not have time to get it off his chest. It is much the same with me, and so, although I am not at this moment dying, I shall be doing so one of these days and I want to send you a parting word of good-bye.
Remember, it is the last you will ever hear from me, so think it over. I have had a most happy life and I want each one of you to have as happy a life too.
I believe that God put us in this jolly world to be happy and enjoy life. Happiness doesn't come from being rich, nor merely from being successful in your career, nor by self-indulgence. One step towards happiness is to make yourself healthy and strong whileyou are a boy, so that you can be useful and so that you can enjoy life when you are a man.
Nature study will show you how full of beautiful and wonderful things God has made the world for you to enjoy. Be contented with what you have got and make the best of it. Look on the bright side of things instead of the gloomy one.
But the real way to get happiness is by giving out happiness to other people. Try and leave this world a little better than you found it and when your turn comes to die, you can die happy in feeling that at any rate you have not wasted your time but have done your best. "Be Prepared" in this way, to live happy and to die happy - stick to your Scout promise always - even after you have ceased to be a boy - and God help you to do it. Your Friend, Baden-Powell.
This Week in the Parish
The Daily Offices of MorningandEveningPrayer will be prayed in the Chapel at 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday – Friday, respectively. In addition:
SundayWok with Faith4:30 P.M.
TuesdayBible Study10:00 A.M.
WednesdayCamden Terrace Eucharist10:00 A.M.
Holy Eucharist 7:00 P.M.
ThursdayHoly Eucharist10:00 A.M.
FridayJacqueline Jeffery Funeral1:30 P.M.
Stations of the Cross7:00 P.M.
Thank you to all who assisted with food preparation and working in the kitchen for the funeral reception held last Thursday for Josephine Stone. We once again require sandwiches, sweets, cheese and crackers and a vegetable tray for the funeral of Jacqueline Jeffery which will be held here next Friday afternoon at 1:30 P.M. A sign up sheet is in the back if you can help. Thank you!
A Morning of Training for Deanery Layreaders (on leading Morning Prayer) has been scheduled for Saturday, March 6th at St. Andrew’s Church (Elmwood Drive). We will begin at 9:30AM and finish with lunch at 12 Noon. (No registration fee or cost for lunch).
Lenten coin cards can be picked up at the back of the Church. The coin cards present both a challenge and an opportunity for us to set aside a little extra money as an offering to Almighty God – so let’s do our best for His glory.
‘Wok with Faith” a program for Middle and High School aged children will be held this evening in the Church Hall beginning at 4:30 P.M.
This morning we are joined by members of the First St. George’s Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and their parents and leaders. Their presence with us is part of Scouting Week and the commemoration of Lord and Lady Baden Powell’s birthday. Thank you for coming and please join us for lunch in the hall after the service.
We also welcome Angelique Reddy of the YMCA ReConnect and Food Bank Programs. She joins with us to accept the proceeds of the Pasta Challenge, initiated by our Scouts and their leaders, Thanks to everyone who has contributed!
At the Annual Meeting held on February 8th the following representatives were elected.
Wardens
Senior Warden – Ralph BlackJunior Warden – Gerry Clayton
Vestry
Ken ArbeauRoy BoutilierIris Colford
Charles FarrellRon FreemanMarilyn Hayre
Shirley KellyJohn LingleyMike Lipton
Diane MugridgeRocky RothwellGloria Wellwood
Synod Delegates
Iris ColfordNorm DupuisDebbie Ritchie
Alternates
Ray JoudreyDiane MugridgeMarilyn Rice
Moncton and Area Council of Churches Representatives
Marilyn RiceMargaret McLeod
Primates World Relief and Development Fund -Debbie Ritchie
The next Vestry meeting will be held on Monday, March 8th at 7 P.M. in the Ladies Parlour.
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