ST. ANDREW`S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWMARKET

ST. ANDREW’S
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
NEWMARKET
SUNDAY AUGUST 14, 2016
S T . A NDREW ’ S P RESBYTERIAN C HURCH
484 Water Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 1M5
Phone: (905) 895-5512
Website: www.standrewsnewmarket.org
Minister: Rev. Dr. Neal Mathers
Email: [email protected]
Associate Minister: Rev. Laura Duggan
Email: [email protected]
Director of Music: Edward F. Luka
Office: [email protected]
THE CHURCH GATHERS
Organ Prelude
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Announcements
Call to Worship
Hymn #439 “When in our music”
Prayer of Approach, Confession &
Lord’s Prayer (Sung)
Assurance of Pardon/Passing the Peace
(Please greet one another)
Contemporary Hymn
“In Christ Alone” (Getty/Townend)
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T HE C HURCH H EARS G OD ’ S W ORD
Children’s Story
Presentation of Offerings
Solo:
“It is No Secret”
S. Hamblen
(Karen Shepherd)
Doxology (Hymn #661 vs.1) / Prayer of Dedication
Scripture Reading
Genesis 41:1-41 (Blue pg. 44: Gold pg. 48)
Matthew 5:10-12 (Blue pg. 7: Gold pg. 5)
Hymn #25 “As longs the hart”
Message
Overcoming Obstacles
#6 Patience
THE CHURCH RESPONDS TO GOD’S WORD
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn #712 “Arise, your light has come”
THE CHURCH RETURNS TO THE WORLD TO SERVE
Benediction
Organ Postlude
Copyright Information: CCLI #752773
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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: Janet Thacker & Glenda Finlay
Next week: Ilka Tews & Elizebeth Allsopp
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-ChurchNewmarket/183906555090230
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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: Chad McCleave Next Sunday: Heather Cromie
Ushering this week
Team 5: Don McCallum, Walter Harasym, Paul Weaver, Ripley Maddock
Ushering next Sunday
Team 4: Chad McCleave, Anthony Samuel, Cory Philip
Today: Mike Bennett
Tech Booth
Next Sunday: Debbie Mathers
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.
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E.P.I.C. Worship
Wednesdays at 7:15
August 17 & 24
E.P.I.C. Worship is a 45 minute midweek worship service
that is Experiential, Participatory, Image Driven and
Connected.
This is worship where you experience the presence of
God in new ways; where you participate actively in
worship; where images and video are used freely; and
where you feel a new connection to God and to your
fellows worshippers.
EPIC worship is held in 6-8 week series in July/August,
October/November, March/April.
All are welcome!
Furnace Fund Update
The goal for our furnace fund is $10,000
(for two new furnaces at $5000 each)
To August 7 we have raised $6,550.75
Thank you for your generosity! Donations can be made
through your church envelopes and marked “Furnace”.
Thank you to Christine Samuel for
teaching Church School today!
S UMMER CHURCH S CHOOL
Join us this summer for our “One Room Church School”
Long weekends are “Movie and Popcorn” Sundays
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T ODAY
W ORSHIP 10:00 AM
W ELCOME!
T HIS W EEK
(Laura is on vacation until August 21)
Tues Aug 16
Prayer Shawl Group 1:00-3:00pm (Lounge)
Wed Aug 17
E.P.I.C. Worship 7:15pm -All Welcome!
Thurs Aug 18-21 Camping Trip at Awenda Provincial Park
Most of our programs and ministries are taking a well deserved
summer break and will resume in September.
L OOKING A HEAD
Aug 24:
E.P.I.C. Worship 7:15pm (Wednesday)
Sept 5:
Sept 11:
Labour Day Holiday, Office Closed
Re-Covenanting Sunday. Corn Roast following
worship at St. Andrew’s. Please bring a salad or
dessert, corn is provided. Thank you!
Sept 18:
Sept 24:
Oct 2:
Regular Church School Classes Begin
Our annual St. Andrew’s Golf Tournament at
Kettle Creek. Come and enjoy the fun!
Worldwide Communion Sunday
Oct 9:
Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday
Oct 21&22: Creative Retreat, Scrapbooking & Cardmaking Fun
Oct 23:
“Let My People Sing” Hymn Sing Event.
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The Loaves and Fishes Growing Project
continues through the summer.
Please speak to Merv Jessop for more
details.
“ F L AT J e s u s ” i s B a c k !
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!
Jesus was with us
at our “Surf Shack”
Vacation Bible
Camp!