Prelude                                Prelude for Soft Stops in G Major             Henry Smart Henry Smart (1813-1879) was organist in several London churches and an organ designer. Known for the hymn tunes Regent Square and Lancashire, he was one of the earliest in England to compose pedal parts in his organ music. (English organs commonly had a pedal keyboard…

(St. Barnasbas Newsletter August 2022) For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name … (Malachi 1:11) Love it or hate it, savour or choke, incense has been used in…

Prelude Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder    Dieterich Buxtehude Offertory Toccata in E minor            Johann Pachelbel Postlude Prelude and Fugue in D Major    J. K. F. Fischer Hymn texts are usually associated with a particular tune. Frequently, in most hymnals, some tunes are paired with more than one text. (This is so that less familiar texts…

Prelude Prelude and Fugue in E minor                     J. S. Bach Introit (Psalm 116:3) The sorrows of death compassed me: the sorrows of hell compassed me about. (Psalm 18:6) In my distress, I called upon the Lord:  and He heard my voice out of His temple. (Psalm 18:1-2) I will love Thee, O Lord, my Strength: the…

  CHAPTER 8   Christian life is not easy:     It requires the discipline of perseverance and on-going repentance. We understand that there is a spiritual battle going on in the world and in the human heart, a struggle between good and evil.  We who follow Christ are imperfect and tempted like all people,…

3rd Sunday in Advent                                December 16, 2018 Visitors – Welcome! Peace and joy in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.  Please advise us of your visit and ask for a “First Time Visitor Bulletin” which briefly explains the communion service.  Please join our church family in the Parish Hall after the service for fellowship, drinks,…