Remembrance Sunday
‘Come O Christ and reign among us, King of love and Prince of peace’.
Today, on this last Sunday before Advent, we celebrate the festival of Christ the King and we welcome everyone at Christ Church to our Patronal Service.
As we approach Advent we anticipate the coming of the Messiah. The watching and waiting for the Christ Child; the waiting for the second coming of Christ, and the judgement of God. We continue to explore questions about leadership, the use and misuse of power and the search for integrity and truth. We examine the values of this world and the next; the kingdom on earth and the kingdom of heaven; the rule of man and God’s rule.
Throughout the Old Testament there are examples of false prophets and leaders who led the people astray. They are like bad shepherds who have scattered the flock, and have driven them away. Jeremiah 23.2
But we are reminded that Jesus is a different kind of king. He is the servant king. When he rides in triumph into Jerusalem, it is on a donkey and not a war horse; and when he is crowned it is not with a crown of gold, it is with a crown of thorns. Luke 23.37-38
Jesus is the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10.11 Jesus is a servant leader and we are called to follow his example.
May we continue to grow in faith and love, and serve one another in the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace, through the grace of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Celtic Prayers
Praise be to you Lord Jesus Christ;
You were rich, but for our sakes became poor
So that through your poverty our lives may be enriched.
You were strong, but for our sakes became weak
So that through your weakness we may be made strong.
You were light , but for our sakes entered darkness
So that through the darkness you bring us to light ever lasting.
You were life, but for our sakes accepted death
So that through your death we may have life eternal. Amen
Lord, our minds seek to know you,
Our hearts long to find you,
Our souls desire to serve you.
Send us out, aware of your presence,
That our hearts may be renewed,
Our minds refreshed,
Our souls restored,
That we may reveal you to others,
And know you ourselves,
As Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
from The Open Gate. Celtic prayers for growing spirituality by David Adam
This week's service will be led by Revd. Maree Wilson. Volunteers to help organise refreshments after the service are welcome.
You will be able to join us online for this week's Sunday service with this link https://youtu.be/zFoMDoAJiw0 and the order of service can be found here.
The recording of last Sunday's service, Remembrance Sunday (Second Sunday before Advent), can be viewed with this link https://youtu.be/yvbD6FGt2iE
Services for the Month of November
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Christ Church Christmas Market
Come enjoy our Christmas Market on Saturday, 26 November in the church at Avenue de l'Eglise Anglaise 1, 1006 Lausanne between 10.30 and 15.00.
The flyer in English and French is here which you could pass along to friends and family.
You also have the option to order food items ahead of time to be sure they're available and for pickup or delivery on alternate dates. Please see the details on Order Form (Word) or Order Form (PDF) and email the completed form or any questions to christchurchoffice@bluewin.ch.
We very much appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the Christ Church Christmas Market!
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Advent Compline with Address
Thursdays
1, 8, 15 December at 7.30pm
Join us on BlueJeans - https://bluejeans.com/340779695
Led by The Reverend Ian Eglin, our Locum Chaplain
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Safeguarding Sunday
20 November
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Ukrainian Day Centre
An ecumenical initiative of  three English-speaking churches in Lausanne (Christ Church, the Scots Kirk, and Our Lady of Faith), the Centre provides support for Ukrainian refugees who have recently arrived to Lausanne. The Centre is hosted by the Scots Kirk on Thursday and Sunday afternoons from 2 pm - 5 pm.
For more information on the Day Centre and how to volunteer or provide financial support please see this link.
Please see this link to read this month's newsletter from the day center.
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