July 3, 2016 St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church

July 3, 2016 St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church

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 #433 All creatures of our God vs.1-2,5-6 Prayer of Approach, Confession & Lord s Prayer (Sung) Assurance of Pardon/Passing the Peace (Please greet one another) Canada Youth 2016 Commissioning Service Hymn Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) Page 1

THE CHURCH HEARS GOD S WORD Children s Story Presentation of Offerings Trio: Be Strong in the Lord J. Fettke (Sue Phillips, Karen Shepherd & Elizabeth Whitfield) Doxology (Hymn #661 vs.1) / Prayer of Dedication Scripture Reading Genesis 28:10-22 (Blue pg.29, Gold pg.31) Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 (Blue pg.20, Gold pg.19) Hymn #654 O God of Bethel, by whose hand Message Overcoming Obstacles #1 THE CHURCH RESPONDS TO GOD S WORD Pastoral Prayer Hymn #644 May the mind of Christ 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: The Lutchman Family 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: Ruth Bennett Next Sunday: Diane Hamilton Ushering this week: Team 5: Don McCallum, Walter Harasym, Paul Weaver, Ripley Maddock Ushering next Sunday: Team 4: Chad McCleave, Peter Mohan, Anthony Samuel, Cory Philip Tech Booth Today: Mike Bennett Next Sunday: Peter Mohan 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: Downstairs off the main hallway. Our Summer church School Programme Has Begun! Children ages 3 and older are invited to take part in a One Room Church School for the Summer months. We will meet in the classroom off of the Church Hall. We are a Leading with Care community. Page 4

Y O U T H C O R N E R July 5-10: CY2016, Brock University, St. Catharines Wish List for Bible Camp We are looking for a few items for Bible Camp. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You! Beige (tan) Tarps (painters canvas ones) Anything Beach or Sea related... surf boards, fish nets, sand pails, beach balls, Adirondack Chairs (2 colorful ones), stuffed fish or sea creatures etc. St. Andrew s popular Surf Shack Bible Camp is almost here! Please make sure to register now and secure a spot on the roster! Thank You! Page 5

T O D A Y W O R S H I P 1 0 : 0 0 AM W ELCOME! T H I S W EEK Tues July 5 Prayer Shawl Group 1:00-3:00pm (Lounge) Sat July 9 Decorating for Camp at 10:00am Most of our programs and ministries are taking a well deserved summer break and will resume in September. L O O K I N G A H E A D July 10: July 11-15: July 29-31: July 31: Aug 1: Aug 18-21: Sept 11: Sept 24: Bible Camp Sunday! Surf s Up! Catch the Wave! Vacation Bible Camp, 9:00am-Noon. Please Register from our website or go to 2016.cokesburyvbs.com/standrewsnewmarket Outback Camping Trip. Beginners are welcome. Grade 4 and older. The cost is $70/person. Speak to Carolyn Clementson or Ripley Maddock. Church School Movie & Popcorn Sunday. Civic Holiday, Office Closed. Camping Trip at Awenda Provincial Park. Recovenanting Sunday. Corn Roast following worship at St. Andrew s. Please bring a salad or dessert, corn is provided. Thank you! Our annual St. Andrew s Golf Tournament at Kettle Creek. 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 Please keep your ministers informed If you know of someone in the hospital or needing a visit please let us know. We d rather be told 2 or 3 times than not at all. Thank you. If you go into the hospital, for a planned surgery or unexpectedly, and would like a visit, please ask to have your name added to the Presbyterian list. This will ensure that Neal and Laura know you are in the hospital when they check in at the Spiritual Care office. 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!