St. Andrew`s Presbyterian Church Newmarket Sunday September

St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church
Newmarket
Sunday September 11, 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: 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 #304 “We praise you, Creator”
Prayer of Approach & Confession
Assurance of Pardon/Passing the Peace
(Please greet one another)
Contemporary Hymn
“I Surrender All”
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T HE C HURCH H EARS G OD ’ S W ORD
Children’s Story
Video “Stewardship” &
Presentation of Offerings
Anthem: The Temple Rang With Golden Coins R. Senseier
(Solo: Sue Phillips)
Doxology (Hymn #79) / Prayer of Dedication
Scripture Reading
James 2:14-26 (Blue pg. 290, Gold pg. 312)
Matthew 6:19-21, 24 (Blue pg. 9, Gold pg.8)
Hymn “When Giving Your Gifts” (Tune #313)
Message
Stewardship is a Choice
#1 Re-Covenanting as God’s Managers
THE CHURCH RESPONDS TO GOD’S WORD
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn #648 “I’m gonna live so God can use me”
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: Board of Managers
Next week: Chris Bgynes & Diane Hamilton
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: Bill Hopkins Next Sunday: Karen Shepherd
Ushering this week
Team 2: Glen Fagan, George & Marilyn Lutchman
Ushering next Sunday
Team 3: George Smith, Sue Rochon, Julie Powers, George Smart
Tech Booth
Today: Christian Samuel 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 Church School Programme
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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Y OUTH C ORNER
Sept 18:
Bagel Breakfast & Church School
Sept 23:
Fearless Friends, 7:00pm
Sept 25:
Pancake Lunch
Re-covenanting Sunday
Today
 We will commission our Teachers and Leaders.
 There is a special Open Session Church School.
 Welcome Back & Meet Church School Teachers.
 Join us for a Corn Roast following worship.
STUDENT CARE PACKAGES
St. Andrew’s Annual Christmas Care Packages for our
College and University Students will be assembled and
mailed in the Fall. Can you help?
We are looking for:
 Student Names and Addresses
 Contributions to fill the shoeboxes
Thank You!
R EMINDER:
Presbytery of Oak Ridges Visitation Questionnaire
for St. Andrew’s Newmarket is due
Sunday September 18
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T ODAY
W ORSHIP 10:00 AM
CORN ROAST TO FOLLOW
ALL WELCOME
T HIS W EEK
Sept 13:
Prayer Shawl Group 1:00-3:00pm (Lounge) &
Board of Managers 7:30pm
Sept 15:
Senior Choir 7:30pm
L OOKING A HEAD
Sept 18:
Sept 23:
Sept 24:
Regular Church School Classes Begin, Bagel
Breakfast resumes at 10:00am, Visitation
Questionnaire due.
Fearless Friends resumes, 7:00pm
Annual St. Andrew’s Fun Golf Tournament at
Kettle Creek. Come and enjoy the day! Sign up
sheet in the Fellowship Hall.
Sept 25:
Pancake Lunch following Worship, proceeds to the
YIM trip to Ghana
Sept 29:
Oct 2:
Junior & Senior Choirs Resume, 6:00 & 6:30pm
Worldwide Communion Sunday & Presbytery
Visitation. Special Guest: Rev. Sam Priestley
Oct 4:
Oct 9:
Presbytery Visitation Team meets with Ministers,
Board and Session.
Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday
Oct 12:
E.P.I.C. Worship 7:15pm -All Welcome!
Oct 21&22: Creative Retreat, Scrapbooking & Cardmaking Fun
Oct 23:
“Let My People Sing” Hymn Sing Event, 7:00pm
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The Loaves and Fishes Growing Project
continues through the Fall.
Please speak to Merv Jessop for more
details.
S u m m e r w i t h “ F L AT J e s u s ”
It’s time to send us any of your pictures
with “Flat Jesus” so we know where you
took Him this summer!
We hope you have had a great summer!
H y m n F e s t i va l
Favourite hymns arranged for congregation
and mass community choir
accompanied by organ, brass and tympani
In support of St. Andrew’s
Youth in Mission Trip to Ghana
Come, Sing, Listen and Celebrate!
Sunday October 23, 2016 at 7:00pm
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
484 Water St. Newmarket
All are Invited
Freewill Offering
Refreshments to Follow