CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 165 Charlton Avenue West, Hamilton, ON Luke 10:25-37

CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
165 Charlton Avenue West, Hamilton, ON
November 9, 2014 – Remembrance Day Service, 10:30 a.m.
* * * OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Tempo di Marcia Solenne (Sonata Eroica)
NEW TESTAMENT READING (p. 71)
Lector: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
C. V. Stanford
* HYMN – For the healing of the nations
595
SERMON – ‘THE PURPOSE OF PEACE’
The Reverend Harry McWilliams
A MOMENT OF SILENCE
THE CALL TO WORSHIP
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
* HYMN – O God, our help in ages past
87
PRAYERS: ADORATION, CONFESSION & PARDON
* THE DOXOLOGY AND PRESENTATION OF GIFTS
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below:
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
THE ACT OF REMEMBRANCE
PREFACE
LAST POST
MINUTE OF SILENCE
REVEILLE
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
THE ROYAL ANTHEM
(Children leave for Faith Finders)
STEWARDSHIP MOMENT – Elspeth Thomson
PRAYERS OF DEDICATION, THANKSGIVING &
SUPPLICATION
GOD SPEAKS TO US
THE LORD’S PRAYER (trespasses)
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
* RESPONSIVE READING (p. 636)
THE OFFERING
SOLO – When I am laid in earth
Henry Purcell
When I am laid in earth, may my wrongs create no trouble in Thy
breast: remember me and, ah, forgive my sin. Mari van Pelt, alto
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Luke 10:25-37
* HYMN – O God of earth and altar
605
594
The Book of Praise
* THE BENEDICTION
* GLORIA PATRI
OLD TESTAMENT READING (p. 381)
613
1 Chronicles 22:6-19
ANTHEM – So they gave their bodies to the commonwealth
Aston
Peter
So they gave their bodies to the commonwealth, and received praise that shall never die,
and a home in the minds of men. Their story lives on without visible symbol, woven into
the stuff of other men's lives.
Fugue in E flat (St. Anne)
Bach
J. S.
* Indicates standing. Please feel free to remain seated.
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A warm welcome to the Reverend Harry McWilliams who leads us in
worship as well as Connor Wong for playing the trumpet during this
morning’s special Remembrance Day Service.
FAITH FINDERS: A Family Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Sometimes we see things that we know are not
right. Maybe someone is getting bullied, or is
being dishonest, or is not respecting your name.
Often we see this happen and feel scared or
frustrated when we know we need to stand up for
what’s
right.
Help us to realize that we don’t have to stand
alone – that you will be with us and will help us!
Knowing this, we pray that you will give us the
courage to stand up for what’s right, just as
Moses did for your people against the Egyptians.
Amen.
CHARLTON CLUB:
Charlton Club meets this
Wednesday, November 12 th
from
4:30-7:30 pm.
The theme
for this
week is …
‘SUPER HERO NIGHT’
Charlton Club is an intergenerational
midweek program bringing young people
from Grades 4-12 and adults together
through play, Bible teaching, dinner and
worship. Visitors are always welcome.
WELCOME to all joining us in worship this morning. Your
presence and participation honours God and increases our joy.
Notes for First-Time Worshippers at Central
We invite you to take home the bookmark from the Welcome Card,
as a reminder of your visit. If you would like to know more about
us, fill in the information insert in the card, detach it and place it on
the offering plate. Before you leave, please sign the guest book in
the vestibule.
Infant care is available during the service. Please feel free to keep
your little ones with you in church. For the nursery, go through the
door at the front of the sanctuary (right side). Once through, walk to
the end of the corridor where you will see the nursery. Washrooms
are available in the same corridor. Children are invited to attend
Faith Finders during the worship service. Our congregation
follows the Presbyterian Church in Canada Leading with Care
policy, which seeks to ensure a “Climate of Safety for Children,
Youth and Vulnerable Adults”.
TODAY
• Offering Prayers: Rev. Philip Gardner • Announcements: Sara Traficante
• Lector: Kristel Bulthuis
• Duty Manager: Gwynneth Simpson
• Greeters: William and Mary Guise
• Head Usher: Charles Hoytema
• Faith Finders Leader: Darragh Patton
• Nursery: Shirley Forsyth & Linda Pearson
• Sunday Custodian: Mindi Hood
~ 11:40 am – Refreshments in the Church Hall ~
THE FLOWERS TODAY ARE PLACED IN THE CHANCEL TO THE GLORY
OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF
STAN AND MARY HAMILTON,
BY IAN HAMILTON AND FAMILY.
posted in the Church Hall if you wish to order one. Pick up date:
Sunday, December 7th.
PRIME TIME meets again this Wednesday at 2:00 pm in the Guild
Room. A time for music, laughter and discussion.
THIS WEEK IN THE CONGREGATION
TUESDAY
REMEMBRANCE DAY - The office will be open (regular
hours.)
10:00 am - ‘Knit & Knatter’ in the Guild Room. New
knitters most welcome to come and help us knit hats,
scarves, prayer shawls and baby blankets.
7:15 pm – Central Connections in the Kitchen.
WEDNESDAY
2:00 pm – Prime Time in the Guild Room.
4:30 pm – Charlton Club in the Hub / Church Hall.
THURSDAY
4:00 pm – HOOTC in the Church Hall.
SATURDAY
9:00 am – Chapel Prayers in the Vestry.
9:30 am – GriefShare Meeting in the Allan Room.
SUNDAY
10:00 am – Prayer Circle in the Guild Room.
10:15 am – Prayers in the Vestry.
10:30 am – Worship
12:30 pm – Home Group at the home of Chris Godwaldt
and Kevin Dunn.
CENTRAL’S PRAYER TEAM keeps your requests for prayers confidential.
Contact Barbara McWilliams.
PRAYER CIRCLE – During the vacancy, you are invited to join us in a time
of prayer each Sunday morning at 10:00 am in the Guild Room. Prayers
will be led by Barbara McWilliams. Everyone welcome.
COPIES of the Daily Devotional Booklet ‘Today’ for Nov/Dec 2014 are
available on the small tables throughout the Church. You are encouraged to
“Take Ten”, that is to take ten minutes each day to read and then reflect on
the Bible text and commentary printed in the booklet. It will help you grow as
a more disciplined disciple of Jesus.
CENTRAL CONNECTION GROUP is once again selling carrot puddings
for Christmas. Puddings are $9.00 each, sauce is $3.00. Please sign the list
NEWS FROM THE PEWS – Please continue to keep Sue Wilson,
Eileen Reynolds, Pamela Stansfield, Kay Lumsden, Doris
Middleton, Gordon Brownhill, Glenn Gibson and Chuck Scott in
your prayers.
CENTRAL BOOK CLUB - Where were
you when President John F. Kennedy was
shot? If you were too young to remember or
not even born yet, come join those of us who
do remember at the next Book Club on
Sunday, November 23rd at 7:00 pm in the
Allan Room when Shannon Smith will take
us back to the early 1960’s in reminiscence
of what life was like at that time as relayed
in Stephen King’s suspenseful novel 11-2263. Even if you haven’t read the novel, do
join us as we step back in time to relive a
captivating blend of mysterious history and
intriguing fantasy.
BUFFET LUNCHEONS are served at Crieff Hills Conference and
Retreat Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11:30
am and 12:45 pm from December 2nd to December 18th. Bring your
co-workers, family and friends for a delicious meal in a historic 1874
School
House
in
Puslinch.
Cost
is
$17
(HST
included). Reservations required! Call 519-824-7898 to book your
table. Visit www.crieffhills.com.
November is Stewardship month at Central when a ministry is
highlighted each Sunday. This week we are highlighting the
MINISTRY OF WORSHIP
Presbyterians are taught that our goal in life is to “glorify and enjoy
God forever.” Worship is a priority for us; which means that we meet
every Sunday in a beautiful sanctuary to celebrate the goodness and
grace of God. This is our joy, duty and delight. In praise and prayer,
word and action, we lift high the name of Christ.
Along with regular weekly worship, we plan special services and
music concerts. The ministry of worship that lies at the heart of our life
involves a great number of people and teams, including a highly gifted
Director of Music, Paul Grimwood, and a fine choir. We invest in this
ministry so that God is glorified as our Creator and Redeemer and
God’s people are blessed. In 2014, the budget required $68,529 for
the ministry of worship.