ST. ANDREW S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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1 ST. ANDREW S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 484 Water Street, Newmarket ON L3Y 1M5 Tel: Website: Minister: Rev. Dr. Neal Mathers New nealmathers@standrewsnewmarket.org Associate Minister: Rev. Laura Duggan New lauraduggan@standrewsnewmarket.org Director of Music: Edward F. Luka Office: info@standrewsnewmarket.org THE CHURCH GATHERS Please use the Organ Prelude as a time to prepare your hearts for worship. Lighting of the Christ Candle Remembrance Day Amazing Grace (Video) Call to Worship Solo: In Flanders Fields A. Tilley (Karen Shepherd) + The Call to Remembrance + Placing of the Memorial Wreath + Reading of the St. Andrew s Honour Roll Page 1

2 + The Last Post / Two Minutes Silence/ Reveille Trumpet: Susan Guido + The Tryst (Act of Remembrance) Gradual Anthem Weep for the Dead C. Harris (Solo: Sonny D Mello) arr. E. Luka Prayer of Remembrance + Hymn #834 God save the Queen (vs.1) + Hymn #833 O Canada (vs.1) Announcements Hymn #328 This is my Father s World (vs. 1-2) Children s Time -The children leave for their program - Hymn #328 This is my Father s World (vs. 3) Offering/Offertory Doxology #830 Praise God from whom all blessings flow Prayer of Dedication Scripture Readings THE CHURCH HEARS GOD S WORD Psalm 125 Matthew 24:1-14 (Red Book) (Blue pg. 35 Gold p.35) Hymn #330 O God our help in ages past Page 2

3 Message Series: Pilgrim The Songs of Ascent #7 Psalm 125 Security THE CHURCH RESPONDS TO GOD S WORD Pastoral Prayer Hymn Peace to you These Words of Jesus (on screen) THE CHURCH RETURNS TO THE WORLD TO SERVE Sending Hymn: My Friends, May You Grow in Grace Benediction & Choral Amen Postlude Fellowship Time Today s Copyright Information Music: Copyright License: CCLI # Peace to You. Words: Jane Parker Huber, From Singing in Celebration. Westminster John Knox Press, Used with permission. Page 3

4 MESSAGE OUTLINE PSALM Think of all the things we do to protect ourselves but the truth is life and faith are a risk filled adventure. 2. Psalm 125 talks about our security as God s people. (see Psalm 125:1-2) 3. People of faith are not isolated from trouble or tragedy and have the same needs as others for security and protection. But our security is grounded in who we are as God s people. 5. God is always looking out for us. (see Psalm 139:3-4) 6. Jesus prayed specifically for our safety (see John 17:11 & 15). Psalm 125 helps us to develop confidence that as God s people we are secure in him. 7. The difference between FACTS and FEELINGS. Facts don t change, feelings do. 8. The Psalmist lived in a dangerous, violent world, just as we do. The word violate (NIV= remain) in verse 3 means will not cancel God s purposes that are being worked out. Danger and oppression are never too much for faith. (see 1 Corinthians 10:13). 9. The final word Peace reminds us that we are secure because God is in charge and he never abandons us. Next Sunday Our series Pilgrim continues as we look at another of the Psalms of Ascent (or Pilgrim Songs), Psalm 128. Please read it in The Message translation if Page 4

5 Our Vision To share, show and speak about the love and joy of God. Welcome A special welcome to those who are worshiping with us, especially for the first time. Please sign the guest book in the foyer and introduce yourself to our ministers, Neal and Laura. Fellowship Time Follows Worship St. Andrew s is a community. You are invited to join us downstairs following each worship service for a time of friendly conversation and refreshments. Hosts this week: 9.00am Sue Phillips and Grace Train 11.00am Self Service Next week (Nov.16th): am Heather Cromie and Lisa Podd Worship Times Worship is at 9.00am (with nursery and church school) and at 11.00am. From Victoria weekend to Labor Day worship is at 10.00am. Hearing Assistance Devices & Large Print Bulletins Please request either from one of the ushers. An elevator is available. Page 5

6 Greeting Elder and Ushers Our greeting elders welcome you and are always available to answer any questions you have about St. Andrew s. Today Wm. Hopkins (9.00am) J. Hopkins (11.00am) Next Sunday (Nov. 16th): G. Lutchman (10.00am) Ushering this week are: 9.00am Peter Leyland, Ted Burton, Andrew Cox 11.00am Bruce Lindsey, Ripley Maddock, George Smart Ushering next Sunday (Nov 16th) are: 10.00am Glenn Fagan, George Lutchman, Verna Ross, Marilyn Lutchman. CHILDREN S PROGRAM INFORMATION Children s Bulletins [for ages 4-6 & 7-12], are located at the entrance to the Sanctuary. They 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 is 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: located downstairs, in the large classroom on the Southside of the Hall. GRADES 5,6,7&8: downstairs classroom closest to the kitchen on the Northside of the Hall. BAGEL BREAKFAST: downstairs in the room furthest from the kitchen on the Northside. We are a Leading with Care community and all those working with children, youth or vulnerable adults have submitted to a police check. Page 6

7 Pick the Paint Colour! Only $1.00 a vote! The back stairwell needs a new coat of paint, and for only a $1.00 donation to the St. Andrew's Christmas Care Basket Fund, you will have a say in the choice of the colour. You can vote once, or as many times as you'd like for only $1.00 a vote! It's all for a great cause! On Sundays from Nov. 2 nd to 30 th youth will be onsite for your sticker purchases. After the 2nd Service on Nov. 30th, the colour with the most stickers wins! Have a say as a St. Andrew s Interior Designer! Help us pick a paint colour to welcome guests and congregational members, as you also help raise funds for a great cause! T H AN K Y OU! Because of your generosity and thoughtfulness, we sent Care Packages to 28 College & University students this year! They will certainly know that people at home are thinking about them! Page 7

8 NEXT SUNDAY SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16 10:00am (one service) HERITAGE SUNDAY WORSHIP 180 years in the making. Come hear the story of St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church. Experience our story as the people of God. Special Guest: Ms. Kim Arnold The National Church s Archivist Visit our new Archive Room. Enjoy fellowship. Women's Fellowship begins collecting items for Evangel Hall on November 16. The following are urgently needed items: Toothpaste, Toothbrushes Deodorant Winter Socks, Gloves Lip Balm Shower Gel, Soap Small Combs & Hairbrushes Travel Size Kleenex Shampoo, Conditioner Body Lotion Canadian Tire Money Page 8

9 The W.A. is reminding everyone of their upcoming Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 15 from 8:30am-1:30pm. Janet Thacker's Bake Table needs your baking, jams and preserves. Sandra Harasym's Sewing and Knitting Table will welcome hand crafted items. Sandra Hopkins' Craft Table needs your crafts and is adding a Jewellery Table and requires good used costume jewellery plus small boxes and jewellery boxes. Nancy Cain will accept your small collectables for her White Elephant Table, O and last but not least, to our great congregation can't do it without you and your participation, so drop by to see us on 15 Nov. 'cause Christmas is coming, it's right around the corner. We've gifties galore for this wonderful season, we're here for you what better reason! T O D A Y: November 9 Two Worship Services at 9:00am & 11:00am Church School & Nursery at 9:00am W.F. Poinsettia Sales Begin T H I S W EEK: November 9-15 Tuesday Board of Managers at 7:30pm Wednesday Bible Study Group (Church Library) at 7:30pm Thursday Coffee Break Bible Study at 10:00am Cherub Choir 6:00pm & Junior Choir 6:30pm Senior Choir 7:30pm Friday Bazaar Set 9:00am 5:00pm Saturday Christmas Bazaar 8:30am-1:30pm Lunch 11:00am-12:30pm, $7 a ticket Page 9

10 L O O K I N G A H E A D PLEASE NOTE: WORSHIP TIME ON NOVEMBER 16 th, DECEMBER 21 st & 28 th is at 10:00am Nov. 16: Heritage Sunday we will dedicate our new archive room. One Worship Service at 10:00am. Nov. 16: Bagel Breakfast meets at 10:00am. Nov. 16: W.F. Evangel Hall collection begins. Nov. 21: Fearless Friends meet at 7:00pm. Nov. 21 & 22: Scrapbooking/Cardmaking Crop Day. Nov. 23: Reign of Christ Sunday & Communion. Nov. 30: First Sunday in Advent. Intergenerational Worship Services and a Baptism. Nov. 30: Last day to Pick the Paint Colour! Only $1.00 a vote! Dec. 5: Children s Christmas Celebration 5:00 8:00pm. Dec. 7: Mitten Tree Sunday. 2nd Sunday in Advent. *Please bring donations of new mittens, hats or scarves. Dec. 14: Third Sunday in Advent. Dec. 21: Fourth Sunday in Advent. Children s Christmas Pageant. One Worship Service at 10:00am. Dec. 24: Christmas Eve. Worship Services at 5:00pm, 7:00pm & 9:00pm. Dec. 28: One Worship Service at 10:00am. Jan. 16&17: Parent-Child Spirituality Retreat. Jan. 24: Multicultural Pot Luck Supper and Fellowship. Page 10

11 St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church Main and Water Streets, Newmarket CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Saturday November 15, :30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Luncheon 11:00 am 12:30 pm Tickets $7.00 available at the door Bazaar item drop-off: Friday Nov. 14, 9:00am-5:00pm

12 Our Bazaar is set and ready to go Nov. 15 th is the date you know Only one week away we hope you will come To have some lunch and join in the fun Chili and rolls and fancy cookies galore Will fill you up that's for sure Our Bake table is always a really great hit So your kind donation would certainly fit Visit the Knitters with their mitts, and hat's to keep you warm, You will really be prepared for our next winter storm Stop by the craft table where you will find Craft's for everyone on your mind Many new items will be waiting for you Your gift list will say I have no more to do A new venture we are going to try Is a jewellery table which might catch your eye We need your help to fill this table with used jewellery if you are able A brooch or a necklace you no longer need Will give much pleasure to someone indeed Visit Nancy's treasures from places unknown, Are waiting for someone to take them home Bring your family and friends we know what they will say Many thanks for a wonderful day. Page 12

13 St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church We invite you to join us to celebrate Communion and the Season of Advent. Sunday November 23 Reign of Christ Sunday with services at 9:00am & 11:00am We will celebrate the Lord s Supper Sunday November 30 Advent with services at 9:00am & 11:00am We begin our Journey to Bethlehem Intergenerational Worship Sunday December 7 Advent II with services at 9:00am & 11:00am Mitten Tree Sunday Page 13