St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church September 30, 2018 10:00 AM
ST. ANDREW S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 484 Water Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 1M5 Phone: (905) 895-5512 Email: info@standrewsnewmarket.org Website: www.standrewsnewmarket.org Minister: Rev. Laura Duggan email: lauraduggan@standrewsnewmarket.org Interim-Moderator: Rev. Dr. Dan Scott email: ddscott@rogers.com Minister of Music: Thomas Schadl Office Hours: 9:00am - 1:00pm, Monday to Friday or by Appointment THE CHURCH GATHERS Organ Prelude Lighting of the Christ Candle Announcements Call to Worship Hymn #466 Praise the Lord with the sound of trumpet Prayer of Approach (Sung) Lord s Prayer Hymn #831 Assurance of Pardon & Passing of the Peace Hymn #344 The wise may bring their learning Page 1
THE CHURCH HEARS GOD S WORD Children s Time (Children leave for classes after the story) Presentation of Offerings Ministry of Music Doxology (Hymn #830) Offertory Prayer Scripture Lessons Psalm 121 Red Book 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 (NT) Blue pg. 259 Gold pg. 278 Matthew 6:7-13 (NT) Blue pg. 9 Gold pg. 8 Hymn #446 O Lord, hear my prayer Sermon: Let us pray THE CHURCH RESPONDS TO GOD S WORD Pastoral Prayer Hymn #626 Lord of all power THE CHURCH RETURNS TO THE WORLD TO SERVE Benediction Parting Hymn #264 Sing Amen Postlude Copyright Information: CCLI #752773 Page 2
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 St. Andrew s is a welcoming, friendly community. Please join us downstairs following worship for a time of lighthearted conversation & refreshments. Hosts This Week: The Lutchman Family Hosts Next Week: Ilka Tews and John Fuchs St. Andrew s Ambassadors Community Ambassador: Allen Kirkpatrick Seniors Ambassadors: Bill & Sheila Stephens Community Lunch 2 nd & 4 th Thursdays Monthly 11:30am -1:00pm Elevator Hearing Assist Devices Large Font Bulletins Ushers are available on Sundays for any assistance. Page 3
Greeting Elder & Ushers Our greeting Elders are members of our Session and are here to welcome you to St. Andrew s! Elders are available to answer any questions you may have about St. Andrew s. Greeting Elder This Week: Paul Weaver Next Week: George Smith Ushers This Week: (Team #1) Peter Leyland, Ted Burton, Rosemary Bennett, Peter Mohan Ushers Next Week: (Team #6) Bruce Lindsay, Stella Brennan, Carole Mackey, Matt Buist AV/Tech Booth This Week: Jordyn Heron Next Week: Gavin Cox & Trevor Hanko Children s Program Information Children s Bulletins (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 OUTH C ORNER Sept. 30: Oct. 5: Oct. 7: Oct. 19: Oct. 26: Orange Shirt Day-Every Child Matters Fearless Friends not meeting Bagel Breakfast not meeting Fearless Friends - Minute to Win It, 7:00pm Corn Maze at Coopers Farm, 6:30pm Join us for our EPIC Services as we explore The Psalms From Times of Trouble to Peace September 19 to October 17 Wednesdays at 7:15pm-8:00pm Yo u r e I n v i t e d to C e le b rat e Co m m u n i o n Join us on Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday Sunday October 7, 2018 10:00am Let s share a meal of Bread & Wine together and remember with joy God s love for each of us! Cachet Restaurant extends an invite for a free Thanksgiving Dinner Monday, October 8. The seating times offered to our congregation are from 3-5pm & 6-8pm. Page 5
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 10:00AM GUEST PREACHER REV. DON MUIR Teacher Gathering Following Worship T H I S W EEK Oct 1: Search Committee at 7:30pm Oct 2: Prayer Shawl Group at 1:00pm Christian Education Committee at 7:30pm Oct 3: EPIC Worship Service at 7:15pm Oct 4: Junior Choir at 6:30 Senior Choir at 7:30pm Oct. 6: Men s Breakfast meeting at 8:30am L O O K I N G A H E A D Oct. 7: Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday, Worldwide Communion Benevolent Fund Offering Oct. 10: EPIC Worship 7:15pm Oct. 11: Community Lunch, Doors Open at 11:30 am Oct. 14: Guest Preacher: Rev. Sarah Travis from Knox College Pancake Lunch hosted by Be the Change & Bagel Breakfast Oct. 17: EPIC Worship 7:15pm Oct. 20: St. Andrew s Bluegrass Concert 7:30pm, Freewill offering Oct. 25: Community Lunch, Doors Open at 11:30 am Oct. 28: Reformation Sunday, Guest Preacher: Rev. Allyson MacLeod Nov. 4: All Saints Sunday, Candles of Remembrance Daylight Saving Time -Clocks go back 1 hour Nov. 10: St. Andrew s Bazaar, 8:30am - 1:00pm Nov. 11: Remembrance Sunday, Guest Preacher: Rev. Don Muir Nov. 18: Guest Preacher: Rev. Deb Rapport ARISE Ministries Nov. 25: Reign of Christ Sunday & Communion Page 6
Finance Update to August 31 Revenues YTD: $173,231 Expenses YTD: $188,086 Last Year s Shortfall: $4,561 Combined Deficits: -$14,855 & -$4,561= -$19,416 (This time last year our deficit was $12,551) Presbyterians Sharing is $14,093 -our Goal = $30,000 We ask that you prayerfully consider this information from our Finance Committee. Thank you for your ongoing support. Thanksgiving Benevolent Offering Sunday October 7, 2018 We welcome donations to our Benevolent Fund which helps to provide short term assistance in the community and our Christmas Basket program with the Salvation Army. Benevolent Donations may be made through offering envelopes marked "Benevolent" or in the special baskets placed at the doors as you leave the Sanctuary. BAZAAR: St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church Saturday, November 10 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. 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!"