ST. ANDREW S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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1 ST. ANDREW S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH N E W M A R K E T, ON T A R I O SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

2 ST. ANDREW S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 484 Water Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 1M5 Phone: (905) Website: Minister: Rev. Dr. Neal Mathers nealmathers@standrewsnewmarket.org Associate Minister: Rev. Laura Duggan lauraduggan@standrewsnewmarket.org Minister of Music: Thomas Schadl Church Office: info@standrewsnewmarket.org THE CHURCH GATHERS Organ Prelude Lighting of the Christ Candle Announcements Call to Worship Hymn #428 We love your house, O God Prayer of Approach & Confession Hymn #831 The Lord s Prayer (Sung) Assurance of Pardon & Passing of the Peace Hymn #497 Word of God, across the ages Page 1

3 THE CHURCH HEARS GOD S WORD Children s Time Offering Ministry of Music Doxology (Hymn #79) Offertory Prayer Scripture Lessons Responsive Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21 Proverbs 6:16-19 (OT Blue pg.632, Gold pg.699) John 8:31-32 (NT Blue pg.128 Gold pg.136) Hymn Speak, O Lord Sermon The Ten Commandments - #9 The Cheque is in the Mail! THE CHURCH RESPONDS TO GOD S WORD Pastoral Prayer Hymn O God, we ve prayed in wind and rain (Tune #330) THE CHURCH RETURNS TO THE WORLD TO SERVE Benediction Hymn #264 Sing Amen! Organ Postlude Page 2

4 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 our guest book in the foyer and introduce yourself to Neal or 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: The Lutchman Family Hosts Next Week: Joanne & Bill MacRae Worship Time 10:00am (with nursery and church school) Hearing Assistance Devices & Large Print Bulletins Please request either from one of the ushers. An elevator is available. Page 3

5 Greeting Elder and Ushers Our greeting elders welcome you and are always available to answer any questions you have about St. Andrew s. Greeting Elder Today: Diane Hamilton Next Sunday: Diane Hamilton Ushering this Week (Team #6) Bruce Lindsay, Stella Brennan, Carole Mackey Ushering Next Sunday (Team #2) Glenn Fagan, George Lutchman, Marilyn Lutchman, Kim Maier Tech Booth Today: TBA 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

6 B L U E G R A S S G O S P E L RHYME 'N REASON St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Newmarket Saturday October 28, :30pm Complimentary Refreshments During Intermission Tickets $20.00 from the Church Office NEW MEMBERS CLASS A New Members Class for any adults wishing to come into membership at St. Andrew s will be held soon. If interested, or for more information please speak to Rev. Neal. Come Celebrate Verna Ross 80 th Birthday! Saturday, September 23 1:30pm to 4:00pm St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church 484 Water Street (Foot of Main St.) Best Wishes Only RSVP: or vernaross@rogers.com S T U D E N T C A R E P A C K A G E S St. Andrew s Annual Care Packages for our College and University Students will be assembled and mailed in the Fall. Can you help? We are looking for: Student Names and Addresses Contributions to fill the shoeboxes Thank You! Page 5

7 T O D A Y : SEPTEMBER 17 W O R S H I P 1 0 : 0 0 AM T H I S W EEK Sept. 19: Sept. 19: Sept. 20: Sept. 21: Sept. 23: Prayer Shawl Group (Lounge) 1:00pm Presbytery of Oak Ridges Meeting at St. Andrew s Wednesday Evening Bible Study Resumes 7:30pm Senior Choir Rehearsals 7:30pm Golf at Kettle Creek 1:00pm, Sign-up downstairs hall L O O K I N G A H E A D Sept. 24: Sept. 26: Sept. 28: Sept. 29: Sept. 30: Oct. 1: Oct. 8: Oct. 16: Oct. 28: Nov. 4: Nov. 5: Nov. 12: Nov. 26: Presbyterians Sharing Sunday Session Meeting 7:30pm Junior/Youth Choir Rehearsals Begin 6:30pm Fearless Friends Meet at 7:00pm Missional Workshop 9:00am- Noon Communion Sunday. Join us for the Lord s Supper. Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday Women s Fellowship Meeting 7:30pm Bluegrass Gospel at St. Andrew s 7:30pm St. Andrew s Bazaar 8:30am - 1:00pm All Saint s Sunday. Daylight Saving time ends. Remembrance Day Sunday Christ the King Sunday. Communion Page 6

8 Tech Booth: Projector & Sound Volunteers If you would like to join our Tech Team which runs the projectors & sound system at Sunday Worship please speak to Rev. Mathers or call the church office. Training will be provided. Volunteers serve on average once every 6-7 weeks. Students can receive community service hours. PAR Program A number of our members are using our convenient Pre-Authorized Remittance program. Contact the office for details. Recycle Old Batteries & Cartridges The Virtues have offered to collect used batteries & ink cartridges for recycling. Please place these items in the two brown bins located on the floor underneath the Family Resource Table. Thank you for supporting our loaves & fishes growing project Our Loaves and Fishes project for 2017 ends next Sunday. Thank you for your generous support. S t. Andrew s Pr esbyt eri an Church Bazaar Saturday, November 4 th 8:30am - 1:00pm Save The Date: Our Bazaar is going to be GREAT! Can you help? We are looking for: Seasonal donations for our popular craft tables. Jams/Jellies/Preserves welcomed & new jars and lids. Knitting is gratefully accepted and adored. Financial donations for baking supplies appreciated! Bring the family! Tell your friends to tell their friends! It's not too early to "Save The Date!"