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1 Welcome to Calvin Presbyterian Church August 19, 2018 Calvin Presbyterian Church 248 Westmount Road East, Kitchener, ON N2M 4Z1 Phone

2 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 Welcome The Life and Work of the Church * Call to Worship One: Praise the Lord! Whether in the silence of our hearts or in the company of all the saints, let us give thanks to the Lord our God! God s deeds are great. All: We will study them our whole life through. One: God shows us compassion and graciousness. All: We will remember God s enduring goodness. One: God s hands work faithfulness and justice. All: We will follow the ways of the Lord. One: Awe of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Let us praise God forever! Golden Verse: Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32) * Hymn #313 Oh worship the King (vv. 1-5) Offering >> Presentation of gifts, tithes and offering during the singing of the hymn * Prayer of Dedication Prayer of Adoration and Confession One: Out of a desire to be free and to start again with you and one another we join our voices in confession: All: Forgive us, merciful God, we have not been careful with our lives and we have been careless with our time and with each other: forgive the sins of our souls and those of our flesh, the sins we know and those we have forgotten, the sins we have attempted to hide and those we were once proud to commit, the sins we have done to please ourselves and those we have done to please others. Forgive all that we have done, heal what remains broken, and bless what is to be. Assurance of Pardon In Christ, all things are made new. Know that you are forgiven and have the trust and courage to forgive each other. Amen * Hymn #625 Seek ye first (vv. 1-3) Children s Time Commissioning VBS Volunteers Special Music God, whose purpose is to kindle Soloist: Elizabeth Harnum D. Elton Trueblood

3 Scriptures Genesis 15:1-6 Luke 10:38-42 Congregational Response Leader: This is the word of the Lord. Response: Thanks be to God. * Hymn #435 All things bright and beautiful (vv. 1-4) Prayer of Understanding God of all knowledge, prepare our hearts and minds to accept your word and wisdom. Quiet in us all distractions so that we might hear your voice, and in hearing you, follow you. In the name of our Christ we pray. Amen Sermon Jesus Rescues * Hymn #744 Will your anchor hold (vv. 1-3) Prayers of the People and Lord s Prayer (Traditional Version) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen Golden Verse - Luke 12:32 * Hymn Soon and very soon * Benediction * Song of Blessing #622 Go now in peace Postlude Thanks to: scripture reader Sandra Thompson greeters Sheena Curwood & Bonnie Street guest musician Elizabeth Harnum guest preacher Michael Turman

NOTICES FOR CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH August 19, 2018 Good morning to all who are worshipping with us today. If you are visiting, please make yourself known to us.

Join us for communion services at Calvin first Sunday of February, June, October and December plus Maundy Thursday and Easter. Minister s Intermission Rev. Frank Szatmari is off until September 25.

4 NOTICES FOR CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH August 19, 2018 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. Join us for communion services at Calvin first Sunday of February, June, October and December plus Maundy Thursday and Easter. Minister s Intermission Rev. Frank Szatmari is off until September 25. Ministers in the Presbyterian Church are encouraged to take an Intermission as a time of rest and reflection. Intermission is a full-time experience and is for 10 weeks. There is to be a five year period of employment in the denomination before an intermission may be granted. Twelve months prior to the anticipated start of the Intermission, a proposal must be submitted and approved by Session and Presbytery. Full stipend and benefits will be maintained during the Intermission including the person s contributions to all benefit plans. Pulpit supply is the responsibility of the minister. Rev. Szatmari s request for an Intermission was approved and we encouraged him to take this time away. Please pray for our minister and for this opportunity that he may return to us recharged and refreshed. Rev. Bob Duncanson is available for pastoral care during this time. No Sunday School this week. Children are invited to stay and participate in worship. There are also colouring activities available in the Narthex. Habitat for Humanity We will again be sponsoring the local Habitat for Humanity build with a financial donation for snack. Please consider supporting this worthwhile cause with a contribution in your envelope marked Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers to read scriptures during the worship service are needed. Please sign up in the Narthex. Coffee Hour for July and August will only be on the first Sunday of each month. Please take a moment to greet your neighbours after the service. Deadline for the Fall CLARION Newsletter is TODAY. Please send all articles to Mary Hetherington mary.hethering@gmail.com. Vacation Bible School 2018 Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus - August 20-24, 9 to 11:45 a.m. at Calvin Presbyterian Church. Set up and decorating will begin after the worship service today. All are welcome to join us for lunch on Friday August 24 at Noon.

Canadian Foodgrains Bank - The Missions and Stewardship Committee is again working to raise funds for this local growing project in cooperation with St. Andrew s Presbyterian in Molesworth.

5 Canadian Foodgrains Bank - The Missions and Stewardship Committee is again working to raise funds for this local growing project in cooperation with St. Andrew s Presbyterian in Molesworth. The Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a partnership of fifteen Canadian Christian Church Denominations and church based agencies (including Presbyterian World Service & Development) that works to end hunger in developing countries. The Bank, which is a registered charity, collects grain and cash donations to procure and supply food. It also engages in educational activities related to hunger and food security. CFB has a funding agreement with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) that provides 4:1 matching grants up to a maximum of $25 million a year. Our goal is to raise at least $2, Mark your regular offering envelope Canadian Foodgrains Bank. As of August 12, $485 has been donated. Annual Golf Tournament - Sunday September 9 at Grand Valley Golf and Country Club. Cost is $65 for 18 holes of golf, power cart and dinner or $18 for dinner only. Sign up in the Narthex. Fall Garage Sale - September 21 and 22. Start saving your treasures now! Queen Street Singers Concert Saturday October 20. Ontario Christian Gleaners: Celebrating 10 Years of Blessings September 10-14, tours at 11 a.m., mission presentations from around the world, and lunch Morrison Road, Cambridge. Mini marketplace your opportunity to purchase products made by artisans in developing countries. MISSION MOMENTS World Humanitarian Day World Humanitarian Day is held each year on August 19 to honour those working to provide emergency aid and create a more peaceful and humane world. Emergency situations either natural disasters or conflict take a massive toll on communities. In war-torn countries, innocent civilians become caught in the crossfire, forced to flee with nothing. Large-scale environmental disasters create massive food shortages, displacement and disease. Dedicated partners at ecumenical networks such as Canadian Foodgrains Bank and the ACT Alliance enable Presbyterian World Service & Development to respond to suffering caused by emergency situations around the world. On this day and every day, we are thankful for the spirit that inspires humanitarian work around the world. PWS&D responds to bring relief in times of disaster A Shining Light Inspired by the words in Matthew s gospel, Lighthouse Arabic Ministry is a shining light in the city of Winnipeg, inviting all to see how great and wonderful God is. The congregation is known for providing newly arrived Arabic speaking immigrants with a spiritual home and support through Christian community. This ministry, supported by

6 gifts to Presbyterians Sharing, is one of the PCC s most recent new church developments and has seen consistent growth since its founding. The ministry is broad, and reaches many. It is exciting to see people s lives change as they follow Jesus. For people struggling to adapt to Canadian society, it is truly a lighthouse offering direction and pointing to God s love. Presbyterians Sharing is growing congregations Stewardship Moment - Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost. ~ Ignatius of Loyola ( ), Jesuit founder Please notify the office by phone, or calvin@calvinchurch.ca 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. Dr. Frank Szatmari Phone , revfrank@calvinchurch.ca Minister in Association: Rev. Bob Duncanson Phone , rduncanson@rogers.com Clerk of Session: Dean Bulloch Phone , dean@calvinchurch.ca Chair, Board of Managers: Phil von Farra Phone , pccsb@rogers.com Treasurer: Frank Thompson Phone ; frank.thompson@calvinchurch.ca Program Coordinator: Michael Turman Phone , michael.turman@calvinchurch.ca Michael s Office Hours Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Music Leader: Michel Allard Phone , michel@calvinchurch.ca Office Administrator: Margaret Woods Phone , margaret@calvinchurch.ca Office Hours Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

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