ST. ANDREW S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWMARKET SUNDAY OCTOBER 23rd, 2016 All Scripture is inspired by God 2 Timothy 3:16
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 #27 As the Deer Prayer of Approach Prayer of Confession with Don t be Afraid Assurance of Pardon with Hymn #812 & Passing the Peace (Please greet one another) Modern Hymn Ancient Words Page 1
THE CHURCH HEARS GOD S WORD Children s Story Presentation of Offerings Anthem: Now Let Us All Praise God and Sing G. Young Doxology (Hymn #661 v.1) / Prayer of Dedication Scripture Reading Isaiah 6:1-9a (Blue pg. 674,Gold pg. 749) Responsive Psalm 119:9-18 (see screen) 2 Timothy 3:16 17 (Blue pg. 269, Gold pg. 289) Matthew 5:17-20 (Blue pg. 7, Gold pg. 6) Hymn Your Word is a Lamp (Tune #767) Message Bible MAP #2 Making the Bible Meaningful: Accessible: Practical Pastoral Prayer THE CHURCH RESPONDS TO GOD S WORD Hymn #510 Deep in the shadows of the past 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 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: Ilka Tews & Elizebeth Allsopp Next week: Heather Cromie & Lisa Podd 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: Bob Virtue Ushering this week Team 2: Glenn Fagan, George & Marilyn Lutchman Ushering next Sunday: Team 3: George Smith, Sue Rochon, Julie Powers, George Smart Tech Booth Today: Debbie Mathers Next Sunday: Susan Wolman 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 Oct 28: Trip to the Corn Maze, meet at the Church at 6:30pm. Cost $6.00 Bagel Breakfast Lock-in Nov 4: Bagel Breakfast Midweek (EPIC) Worship Wednesdays at 7:15pm Oct. 19, 26 & Nov. 2, 9, & 16 Theme: Songs of Faith This Wednesday Come, Sing and Learn about The influence of African-American Spirituals FINANCIAL UPDATE to September 30, 2016 Current Account Revenues YTD $222,657 Expenses YTD $244,669 ($ - 24,012) Despite the deficit we have seen wonderful generosity at St. Andrew s in many areas such as our Youth in Mission (Ghana 2017 and Furnace Funds). Our giving to Presbyterians Sharing (2017 Goal - $31,409) is also encouraging. Revenues are approximately $9000 higher than 2015. The deficit is similar to that of last year as we emerge from the summer months. The very hot summer led to much higher electrical bills than normal. Our Board thanks you for your support and encourages your prayerful attention to the Current Account so we might eliminate our deficit this year. The Newmarket Food Pantry urgently requires non-perishable food items. Your donations are appreciated and can be dropped off in the bin in our foyer. Most needed items: Peanut Butter, Jam, Canned Stew, Chili, Soup, Nutritious School Snacks, & Baby Formula. Thanks! Page 5
St. Andrew s Bazaar Saturday November 12 th 8:30am -1:00pm We are looking for donations of: Purses, Scarves & Jam Jars (or financial donations for jars) that can be dropped off in advance. If you have Baked Goods & Preserves please drop them off Friday November 11 all day or Saturday November 12 at 8:00am Thank You! T O D A Y W O R S H I P 1 0 : 0 0 AM LET MY P E O P L E S I N G 7 : 0 0 PM Oct 25: Oct 26: Oct 27: Oct 28: Nov 1: Nov 2: Nov 6: Nov 9: Nov 12: Nov 20: Nov 27: Dec 4: Dec 10: Dec 11: Dec 18: T H I S W EEK Prayer Shawl Group 1:00-3:00pm (Lounge) Midweek (EPIC) Worship 7:15-8.00pm Coffee Break Bible Study at 10:00am (Lounge) Junior Choir 6:30pm (Age 8+) Senior Choir 7:30pm Fearless Friends & Bagel Breakfast Corn Maze L O O K I N G A H E A D Office Closed for Floor Renovations Midweek (EPIC) Worship 7:15pm Remembrance Sunday, Daylight Savings Ends, Clocks Fall Back 1 hour Midweek (EPIC) Worship 7:15pm St. Andrew s Bazaar, 8:30am to 1:00pm Christ the King Sunday First Sunday in Advent/Communion Mitten Tree Sunday, 2 nd Sunday in Advent Church School Pageant Rehearsal Church School Pageant, 3 rd Sunday in Advent Third Sunday in Advent, Special Choir Music Page 6
H y m n F e s t i va l Beloved hymns in exciting new musical settings accompanied by mass community choir, congregational singing, brass, timpani, and other instruments. In support of St. Andrew s Youth in Mission Trip to Ghana Sunday October 23, 2016 at 7:00pm St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church 484 Water St. Newmarket All Welcome Come, Sing, Listen, Rejoice! Refreshments to Follow Freewill Offering S T U D E N T C A R E P A C K A G E S St. Andrew s Annual Christmas Care Packages for our College and University Students will be assembled and mailed in the Fall. Can you help? Thank you! We are looking for: Student Names and Addresses Contributions to fill the shoeboxes