Organ Prelude. Announcements. Call to Worship. Hymn #243 Jesus Christ is risen today. Prayer of Approach. (Sung) Lord s Prayer Hymn #831

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1 ST. ANDREW S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 484 Water Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 1M5 Phone: (905) info@standrewsnewmarket.org Website: Assoc. Minister: Rev. Laura Duggan lauraduggan@standrewsnewmarket.org Interim-Moderator: Rev. Dr. Dan Scott ddscott@rogers.com Minister of Music: Thomas Schadl Office Hours: 9:00am - 1:00pm, Monday to Friday or by Appointment EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 1, 2018 THE CHURCH GATHERS Organ Prelude Announcements Call to Worship Hymn #243 Jesus Christ is risen today Prayer of Approach (Sung) Lord s Prayer Hymn #831 Assurance of Pardon & Passing of the Peace Hymn #252 He is Lord Page 1

2 THE CHURCH HEARS GOD S WORD Children s Time (Following the story, children leave for their classes) Presentation of Offerings Easter Hallelujah - Youth Ensemble & Jr. Choir Doxology (Hymn #255 verse 4) Offertory Prayer Scripture Lessons Acts 10:34-43 Blue pg.162 Gold pg.173 Psalm 118:1-2, Red Book John 20:1-18 Blue pg.144 Gold pg.154 Cantata Alive by Joe Parks Hymn When I survey the wondrous cross Sermon THE CHURCH RESPONDS TO GOD S WORD Hymn #249 The day of resurrection Pastoral Prayer Alive - Senior Choir THE CHURCH RETURNS TO THE WORLD TO SERVE Benediction Copyright Information: CCLI # Page 2

3 Our Vision Statement We are a caring congregation seeking to share, show and speak about the love and joy of God. Everyone Welcome! A special welcome to those who are worshiping with us, especially for the first time. Please sign our guest book in the foyer and introduce yourself to Rev. Laura. Fellowship Time Follows Worship St. Andrew s is a friendly community. Please join us downstairs following worship for a time of lighthearted conversation & refreshments. Hosts This Week: Heather Cromie and Lisa Podd Hosts Next Week: Angela and Michael Partridge St. Andrew s Ambassadors Allen Kirkpatrick Bill & Sheila Stephens Community Ambassador Seniors Ambassadors Community Lunch at St. Andrew s 2 nd & 4 th Thursdays Monthly 11:30am -1:00pm Elevator Hearing Assist Devices Large Print Bulletins Ushers are available on Sundays for assistance Page 3

4 Greeting Elder & Ushers Our greeting elders welcome you and are always available to answer any questions you have about St. Andrew s. Greeting Elder Today: Bill Hopkins Next Week: Dave Hoath Ushering This Week (Team #5) Don McCallum, Walter Harasym, Paul Weaver, Ripley Maddock Ushering Next Sunday (Team #4) Chad McCleave, Anthony Samuel, Cory Philip, Kristine Draper Tech Booth Today: George Smith Children s Program Information Children s Bulletins [for ages 4-6 & 7-12], are located at the entrance to the Sanctuary. They usually contain activities based on the Scriptures used in worship today. If you are a guest you may wish to accompany your child to their Church School class, following Children s Time. As part of our Leading with Care policy, parents are asked to pick up their children from their classes at the end of the Service. THE NURSERY: Located downstairs off the main hallway. AGES 3-6: Young Children in Worship meet in the Old Sanctuary (on the same level as the main Sanctuary). GRADES 2,3&4: Downstairs in the room furthest from the kitchen on the Northside. GRADES 5,6,7&8: Located downstairs, in the large classroom on the Southside of the Hall. BAGEL BREAKFAST: Downstairs across from the Women s washroom. We are a Leading with Care community. Page 4

5 Y O U T H C O R N E R April 1: Bagel Breakfast 10:00am April 8: Be The Change Lunch 11:30am April 13: Fearless Friends 7:30pm July 2-7: CY2018 Stirred Not Shaken Bible Camp: Rolling River Rampage July :00am - Noon Ag es 4+ Join us! Experience the Ride of a Lifetime with God! Register on our website or go to Tech Booth: Projector & Sound Volunteers No Experience Needed! Training Provided! Our Tech Team runs the projectors and sound system at Sunday Worship. We are looking for additional volunteers to join the Roster. Volunteers serve about once every 6-7 weeks. Students can receive community service hours. If you are interested please speak to Ruth Bennett or contact the office. Thank you! St. Andrew s Prayer Shawl Group If anyone is aware of a person who is in need of receiving a Prayer Shawl please let Rev. Laura or the church office know. Page 5

6 EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 1 W O R S H I P 1 0 : 0 0 AM C h u r c h S c h o o l & N u r s e r y April 2: April 3: April 4: April 5: April 7: T H I S W EEK Easter Monday-Church Office Closed Prayer Shawl Group Meets 1:00pm Lounge Christian Education Committee 7:30pm Coffee Break Bible Study 10:00am Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7:30pm Youth & Jr. Choirs Practice 6:00 & 6:30pm Senior Choir practice 7:30pm Men s Breakfast 8:30am L O O K I N G A H E A D April 9: Search Committee 7:30pm April 10: Board Finance/Property Meeting 7:30pm April 12: Community Lunch, Doors open 11:30am April 16: Women's Fellowship Meeting 7:30pm April 22: Sunday Worship, Earth Day April 26: Community Lunch, Doors open 11:30am April 29: Mission Awareness Sunday, Women s Fellowship Leading May 6: Ascension Sunday, Communion May 13: Mother s Day, Men s Fellowship Leading May 20: Pentecost Sunday July 9-13: Vacation Bible Camp, 9am - Noon. Save the Date! Register at Page 6

7 Lunch Downtown at St. Andrew s Newmarket St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church is happy to announce that we are hosting a Community Lunch on the 2 nd & 4 th Thursday each month. Please come out and join us for soup and a sandwich, dessert, coffee, tea and fellowship. Doors open at 11:30 for coffee, tea and juice. Lunch is served from 12:00 to 1:00pm. (please enter at the back door in the parking lot) Join Hundreds of Youth, Young Adults & Leaders for five days of soul-satisfying worship unique expressions of faith in both large and small groups, unconventional keynotes and workshops, dynamic faith exploration and joyful celebration! Plan to attend or encourage someone you know to attend! CY only comes around once every two years and is a time and a place to celebrate the vibrant ministry of The Presbyterian Church in Canada!