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1 Welcome to Calvin Presbyterian Church July 9, 2017 Calvin Presbyterian Church 248 Westmount Road East, Kitchener, ON N2M 4Z1 Phone

2 July 9, 2017 As the prelude begins, you are invited to enter into quiet, and allow the music to help prepare you for worship. (* = Please stand if you are able) Prelude - Musical selections by Gwen Potter, viola d'amore and Elizabeth Hackett, piano Welcome The Life and Work of the Church * Call to Worship Leader: The Lord is here to talk to us. People: The Lord is here to change our attitude towards aging. Leader: What? People: The Lord is here to give us a new attitude? Alleluia! Leader: I cannot hear you. People: ALLELUIA!!! Golden Verse: Tell the older men to be temperate, serious, prudent, and sound in faith, in love, and in endurance. (Titus 2:2) * Hymn #299 Holy, holy, holy (vv. 1-4) Prayer of Adoration and Confession (Contemporary Version) Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are Yours now and forever. Amen Assurance of Pardon Special Music There is a Redeemer * Hymn #634 Will you come and follow me (vv. 1-5) Children s Time Scriptures Titus 2:1-8 Joshua selected verses from chapters 23 & 24

3 Congregational Response Leader: This is the word of the Lord. Response: Thanks be to God. * Hymn #400 Spirit of the living God (vv. 1-2) Prayer of Understanding Teach me Lord, today, how to listen to You and what kind of changes I have to make. I pray that You would change me from the inside out to be the person that You would have me to be, in Jesus name I pray. Amen Golden Verse - Titus 2:2 Sermon The Aging Christian with New Identity * Hymn #740 Make me a channel of your peace (vv. 1-4) Offering >> Presentation of gifts, tithes and offering during the singing of the hymn * Prayer of Dedication In deep gratitude for life and for all the blessings that come from You, we offer back to You some measure of what we have been given. Accept our offerings and use them and use us for the building up of Your reign in this world. Amen Prayers of the People Golden Verse - Titus 2:2 * Hymn Rain down (vv. 1-3) * Benediction * Song of Blessing: May the Lord, mighty Lord Postlude Thanks to: scripture reader Rob McCuaig greeters Grant Scott & Brad Fairley guest musician - Gwen Potter All are welcome to Coffee Hour in Calvin Hall following the service.

4 NOTICES FOR CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH July 9, 2017 Good morning to all who are worshipping with us today. If you are visiting, please make yourself known to us. We encourage you to fill out one of the visitor envelopes in the pew and give it to an usher or put it in the offering plate. Nursery care is provided for young children. Rev. Frank Szatmari is willing to visit with those who need pastoral support. Please call Rev. Frank for appointment request at Next Week: A Generation Who Does Not Want To Serve God Our guest musician this morning is Gwen Potter, a recent immigrant from England, where she performed with a Barn Dance band and played for a group of Morris Dancers. Gwen brought her love of folk tunes and songs with her across the pond and joined a band called Tethera, specialising in tunes and songs from the British Isles and Canada. They regularly perform at festivals and 1812 Battle Re-enactment settings. Gwen plays a viola d amore, a many-stringed musical instrument with some of the strings running under the fingerboard called sympathetic strings or drone strings. It was used chiefly in the baroque period, late 17th Century, and played under the chin in the same manner as the violin. It shares many features of the viol family. An intricately carved blind cupid s head at the top of the peg box is common in original instruments. Cupid is depicted with a blindfold over his eyes since love is blind. Gwen has produced a CD of Celtic dance tunes and songs collected from the British Isles and Canada, entitled Mary Young and Fair (which is the title of one of the tracks on her CD. The tune is an old Scottish ballad). Gwen will be playing one or two tunes from her CD during the service. If you would like a copy for just $10, please contact Marion Reid in your congregation, who will pass one on to you. Ladies Fellowship Group will meet in the church parking lot on Tuesday July 11 at 9 a.m. to go to breakfast at Schmidtsville Restaurant in Wellesley.

If you need transportation or more information, contact Betsy Dickie at (519) 744-6633.

5 If you need transportation or more information, contact Betsy Dickie at (519) Congratulations to Jennifer Duncan (daughter of Dave and Monique Duncan) and Jason Simons who were married yesterday. Flowers were sent to the couple on behalf of Calvin congregation. ** This year's Vacation Bible School, "Hero Central", is coming up August ** Registration forms are available in the Narthex or on our website. ** Volunteers are needed! Have you ever been excited about learning the Bible with other people your age? Do you wish to plants seeds of faith for the next generation? Vacation Bible School has a role for you! Find your spot in helping our kids have a fun and exciting experience with the scriptures and the church. Please see the sign up sheet in the Narthex and find that spot today. Speak to Michael Turman if you have any questions. VBS Supplies Wish List Crafts Duct tape -various Heavy duty aluminum foil Large paper clips Sturdy paper plates (50) Elastic cord Yellow, orange, red and navy pony beads Snack size ziplock bags Science Small size baking soda Small white vinegar Unscented natural liquid soap

6 Liquid water colours/food colouring Pkg. aluminum pie plates 4 reusable small bowls 1 condiment style squirt bottle Large raw baking potato (5) Glycerin Ice cream salt Decorations Large appliance boxes Red, blue and yellow round balloons Games Cereal and cracker boxes, different sizes Large print bulletins are available for any who would like one. Please let the office know and a copy will be placed in your mailbox each week. Seniors Exercise Program is finished for the season and will resume on Wednesday September 6. Volunteers are needed to read the scriptures during the summer. Sign up sheet is in the Narthex. Presbyterian Connection Newspaper The summer issue has arrived. You are welcome to pick up one of the 15 copies that Calvin Church has received (on table in Narthex). To subscribe for free home delivery, submit articles or for more information, go to presbyterian.ca/connection. The Hymn Society presents 1 Week-5 Hymn Festivals free and open to the public Sunday July 16 Living Voices of the Gospel, 7:30 p.m., St. Matthew Lutheran, Kitchener Monday July 17 Reformation Psalms and Beyond, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew s Presbyterian, Kitchener Tuesday July 18 A Day for Making Changes: Singing Reformation Around the Globe, 7:30 p.m., First United, Waterloo

7 Wednesday July 19 God of All the Many Lands, 7:30 p.m., St. John s Lutheran, Waterloo Thursday July 20 Singing Our Journeys Together: Sumper Reformanda, 10:30 a.m., Theatre of the Arts, University of Waterloo Golf Tournament 2017 Thank you to David Mitchell for organizing the golf tournament for the last many years! We are tentatively booked for September 10 at Grand Valley Golf & Country Club but we need a volunteer willing to organize this year s event for the tournament to happen. Please contact David Mitchell at d.j.mitchell@sympatico.ca or (519) ASAP (by July 12 at the latest) if you could take on this important role. Last year, we had 28 golfers and an additional 14 for the dinner. Mission Moment: Finding her voice Shumaila, a timid 16-year-old from Afghanistan, dreamed of having the confidence to work in politics and guide the peaceful development of her country. One day, her school s principal announced that a summer camp offering training on human rights, leadership and public speaking would be starting shortly. The camp, supported by Presbyterian World Service & Development, lasted four days but changed Shumaila s life forever. I became confident and developed knowledge on politics and the rights of women and children, she shares proudly. In a mock election, Shumaila was voted president but she won more than just a title. It was during the election campaign that I got the confidence required to deliver speeches in public. With this support, Shumaila participates in school activities and voices her opinions at community events. PWS&D empowers women and girls Stewardship Moment - Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received only what you have given: a full heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage. -St. Francis of Assisi ( ), Italian Roman Catholic friar and preacher

8 Please notify the office by phone, or if you learn of any sickness, shut in, new baby or any need within the congregation. Announcements for the bulletin must be received by Margaret Woods in the office by 10 a.m. Thursday. Minister: Rev. Frank Szatmari Phone , Minister in Association: Rev. Bob Duncanson Phone , Clerk of Session: Dean Bulloch Phone , Program Coordinator: Michael Turman Phone , Music Director: Elizabeth Hackett Phone , Office Administrator: Margaret Woods Phone , Summer Office Hours Tuesday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The picture on the front of the bulletin is reprinted with permission from imagebank.org.uk

Welcome to Calvin Presbyterian Church

Welcome to Calvin Presbyterian Church July 29, 2018 Calvin Presbyterian Church 248 Westmount Road East, Kitchener, ON N2M 4Z1 Phone 519-744-4061 www.calvinchurch.ca As the prelude begins, you are invited