O Most merciful Redeemer, friend and brother, May I know you more clearly, Love you more dearly, And follow you more nearly, Day by day. Amen. A prayer by Bishop Richard of Chichester (1197-1253)
ST. ANDREW S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 484 Water Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 1M5 Phone: (905) 895-5512 Website: www.standrewsnewmarket.org Minister: Rev. Dr. Neal Mathers Email: nealmathers@standrewsnewmarket.org Associate Minister: Rev. Laura Duggan Email: lauraduggan@standrewsnewmarket.org Director of Music: Edward F. Luka Office: info@standrewsnewmarket.org THE CHURCH GATHERS Organ Prelude Lighting of the Christ Candle Announcements Call to Worship Hymn #321 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Prayer of Approach Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon/Passing the Peace (Please greet one another) Hymn #439 When in our music Page 1
THE CHURCH HEARS GOD S WORD Children s Time (Children leave for Church School) Presentation of Offerings Anthem: A Prayer For Our Church Text: Bishop Thomas Ken (1637-1711) Edward F. Luka Alt. Elizabeth Whitfield Doxology (Hymn #79 vs.1) / Prayer of Dedication Scripture Luke 17:11-19 (Blue p.102, Gold p.108 ) Hymn #500 Open my eyes, that I may see Sermon Let s Talk About Prayer #3 THE CHURCH RESPONDS TO GOD S WORD Duet: A True Encounter Liam Lawton arr. C. de Silva 2014 (Elizabeth Whitfield & Sonny D Mello) The Lord s Supper The Lord s Prayer (Sung) THE CHURCH RETURNS TO THE WORLD TO SERVE Benediction Organ Postlude Copyright Information: CCLI #752773 Page 2
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, Laura is away at General Assembly. 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: Heather Cromie & Lisa Podd Next week: Joanne & Bill MacRae Year Round 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. https://www.facebook.com/pages/st-andrews-presbyterian-church- Newmarket/183906555090230 Page 3
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: Matt Buist Next Sunday: John Hopkins Ushering this week: Team 1: Peter Leyland, Ted Burton, Rosemary Bennett, Mike Bennett Ushering next Sunday: Team 6: Stella Brennan, Carole Mackey, Matt Buist, Bruce Lindsay Tech Booth Today: Debbie Mathers Next Sunday: Christian Samuel 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
Y O U T H C O R N E R June 5: Bagel Breakfast June 17: Fearless Friends July 5-10: CY2016, Brock University, St. Catharines BO ARD FIN AN CI AL UPD ATE This update of our General Fund is for the first THIRD of the year, January 1 to April 30th, 2016. We are often in a deficit position at this time of year. These figures show a slight improvement over the same period in 2015. Revenues YTD $ 94,380 Expenses YTD $115,333 Deficit YTD (-$20,953) Your ongoing support during the summer months is important. Thank you for your continued generosity which makes our ministries possible. GOOD NEWS TO SHARE Vacation Bible Camp registrations are underway and planning has begun. Operation Clean Up was a success as we prepare to renovate and repurpose the area under the old sanctuary. Our recent NCD Congregational survey held good news about our congregational health. Reminder: Please Register for our Surf Shack Bible Camp! Thank You! NEXT SUNDAY JUNE 12th is Awards Sunday & our Church Picnic! Page 5
T O D A Y T HE L O R D S S U P P E R T H I S W EEK Tues June 7 Thurs June 9 Prayer Shawl Group 1:00-3:00pm (Lounge) CE Meeting 7:30pm Coffee Break Bible Study 10:00am Congregational Care 6:00pm Senior Choir 7:30pm L O O K I N G A H E A D June 12: June 17: June 19: June 26: July 1: July 3: July 10: Awards Sunday and Church Picnic. Bible Study Annual Garden Party 6:30pm. Father s Day, National Aboriginal Day, Summer Sunday School Begins. NCD Survey Participants and Session Lunch following worship. Canada Day, Office Closed. Church School Movie & Popcorn Sunday. Bible Camp Sunday! Surf s Up! Catch the Wave! July 11-15: Vacation Bible Camp, 9:00am-Noon. Please Register from our website or go to 2016.cokesburyvbs.com/standrewsnewmarket July 29-31: Outback Camping Trip. Beginners are welcome. Grade 4 and older. The cost is $70/person. Speak to Carolyn Clementson or Ripley Maddock. July 31: Aug 1: Church School Movie & Popcorn Sunday. Civic Holiday, Office Closed. Aug 18-21: Camping Trip at Awenda Provincial Park. Page 6
Loaves & Fishes Growing Project Continues This local food growing project helps support the Canadian Foodgrains Bank which helps some of the neediest people around the world. We seek your prayers and where possible your financial help. For your prayers and support in the past we express a grateful thank you. Merv Jessop Church Picnic Sunday, June 12 Following an Intergenerational Worship Service @ 10:00am everyone is invited to come for a delicious BBQ picnic lunch, exciting games and loads of fun! All you need to bring is a lawn chair! This year's theme is based on our Surf Shack Bible Camp theme so come wearing your favourite summer attire. Lion s Park at Church St. and D Arcy St. FLAT Jesus is Back! This summer, you are invited to have fun with a Flat Jesus again, or for the first time. Pick up your copy of Flat Jesus from the Children s Education Resource table. Colour the picture of Jesus and take him with you. Take pictures at home or wherever else you spend time. Send them to the Church and we will create a bulletin board again to remind us that Jesus is always with us. Happy Travels!