Order of service - Central Presbyterian Church

CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
165 Charlton Avenue West, Hamilton, ON
January 25, 2015 – 10:30 a.m.
* * * OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Concerto per la chiesa
SERMON – ‘WHEN THE WORLD GETS SMALLER’
The Reverend Dr. Don Donaghey
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
Georg Philip Telemann
A MOMENT OF SILENCE
THE CALL TO WORSHIP
* HYMN – All my hope on God is founded
104
SOLO - My heart ever faithful
J. S. Bach
My heart ever faithful, Sing praises, be joyful, Thy Jesus is near; Away
with complaining, Faith ever maintaining, My Jesus is here; My heart
ever faithful, Sing praises, be joyful, Thy Jesus is here!
Beverly Bronté-Tinkew, soprano
* 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.
PRAYERS: ADORATION, CONFESSION & PARDON
Psalm 16: Preserve me, O God
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
* HYMN – Jesus’ hands were kind hands
THE OFFERING
See Insert
PRAYERS OF DEDICATION, THANKSGIVING & INTERCESSION
THE LORD’S PRAYER (trespasses)
TIME WITH THE CHILDREN
(Children leave for Faith Finders)
* HYMN – O Master, let me walk with Thee
605
469
* THE BENEDICTION (You are invited to join with the choir in the Amen)
GOD SPEAKS TO US
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
* OLD TESTAMENT READING (p. 860)
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
ANTHEM – Be unto me, O Lord, a tower
William Byrd
Be unto me, O Lord, a tower of strength against my mortal foe: O guard and
ward me with Thy power, which way soever I shall go. Then shall my heart
and soul rejoice in God my Lord, with cheerful voice.
NEW TESTAMENT READING (p. 16)
21
Matthew
14:13-
Lector: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
* HYMN – Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old
161
Praeludium in e minor
Nikolaus Bruhns
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The Rev Dr. Don Donaghey retired in 2012 after serving 21-1/2 years as
minister of Knox, Dundas and 38 years of ministry in the Presbyterian
Church in Canada. Though retired, he is currently serving as Interim
Moderator of both St. Columba and Roxborough Park Presbyterian
congregations.
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.
FAITH FINDERS: A Family Prayer
Loving God,
Bless us in our faith. Help us be brave about it and not hide it away. Please give us the courage to stand up for
you in all that we do and tell the world about your love for us through the sending of your Son, Jesus Christ. It
is in his name we pray. Amen.
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”.
CHARLTON CLUB:
~ The hymn, ‘Jesus’ hands were kind hands’, is reproduced under
copyright licence #2886178. ~
Charlton Club begins again on February 4 for young people Grades 6-12. The dates are February 4- March
11 inclusive, then March 25-April 29 inclusive for a total of 12 weeks. Each Wednesday evening will run from
6:00 pm -8:00 pm. Please note the change in time.
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6:00-6:15 Sign in and snack
6:15-6:45 Worship Skills
6:45-7:15 Recreation
7:15-8:00 Bible Time
All young people from Central, neighbouring churches and the community are most welcome to attend.
Charlton Club is an intergenerational midweek program bringing young people and adults together through play, Bible
teaching, dinner and worship. Visitors are always welcome!
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Welcome & Announcements: Emma Reilly McKay
Lector: Daniel Shamroon
Offering Prayers: Dr. Kurt Richardson
Duty Manager: Laura Loney
Greeters: David and Arlene Wilson
Head Usher: May Morgan
Nursery This Week: Kelly Pearce and Mary Edwards
Nursery Next Week: Adrienne Seabrook and Linda Pearson
Sunday Custodian: Bill Everson
~ 11:40 am – Refreshments in the Church Hall ~
THIS WEEK IN THE CONGREGATION
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
7:00 pm – Session – Prayers in the Guild Room.
7:30 pm – Session – Meeting in the Allan Room.
‘Knit & Knatter’ in the Guild Room. New knitters most
welcome to come and help us knit hats, scarves, prayer
shawls and baby blankets.
7:00 pm – Discipleship Committee Meeting in the Guild
Room.
2:00 pm – ‘Prime Time’ in the Guild Room led by Rev.
Franklin Thomas.
A time for music, laughter and
discussion.
7:30 pm – Home Group Meeting led by the McWilliams in
the Guild Room.
THURSDAY
4:00 pm – Hamilton Out of the Cold in the Church Hall.
7:30 pm – Home Group Meeting at the home of Jim
Walker.
SATURDAY
8:00 am – Men’s Breakfast in the Church Hall.
SUNDAY
10:00 am – Prayer Circle in the Guild Room.
10:15 am – Prayers in the Vestry.
10:30 am – Worship.
THE PRAYER TEAM confidentially prays for your concerns. Please contact
Karen McWilliams at 289-239-7587.
NEWS FROM THE PEWS – Please continue to keep Sue Wilson,
Eileen
Reynolds,
Kay
Lumsden,
Doris
Middleton,
Jean Walker, Phyllis Wilson, Gordon Brownhill, Glenn Gibson,
Richard Phillips and Chuck Scott in your prayers.
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. Everyone
welcome.
‘CONTACT’ NEWSLETTER – The deadline for submissions for the
Feb/Mar issue is 12:00 noon on Monday, February 9th.
CENTRAL’S UPCOMING ANNUAL MEETING - If you would like to
contribute to the luncheon provided following the meeting, please place your
name beside one of the menu items outlined on the sign-up sheet in the
Church Hall.
THE REV. HARRY McWILLIAMS will be away on vacation from
January 19th to February 23rd. In the event of a pastoral emergency during
this time, please contact either your district elder or The Rev. Curtis Bablitz
who can be reached at 905.335.2640 (Brant Hills Presbyterian Church) or
905.464.2082 (cell phone).
FOOD DRIVE – We are continuing to collect donations of non-perishable
food items which will be given through Hamilton Food Share to less
fortunate Hamilton families. Please place any items that you bring in the
blue boxes located at the front entrance in the narthex. A list of “Most
Needed Items” has been posted for your consideration. Thank you in
advance for your donations!
CENTRAL BOOK CLUB - You are invited to join us at 3:00 pm today in
the Church Hall when we will view the 1945 movie version of A.J.
Cronin’s classic novel, The Keys of the Kingdom starring Gregory Peck,
Thomas Mitchell and Vincent Price. Recognized as A.J. Cronin's best
novel, The Keys of the Kingdom is a gripping and thoughtful tale of a man
called to do good in an imperfect world. Following the movie we will
gather for a pot-luck supper. Our regular meeting will begin at 7:00 pm in
the Allan Room, which will be facilitated by Gudrun BoehmJohnson. Everyone is invited to join us for this extended and enjoyable
fellowship time. For more information, please speak with either Gayle
Harrison or Gudrun Boehm-Johnson.
2015 GIVINGS ENVELOPES are available at the main entrance. Please
pick up your envelopes today. If you have not previously had regular
weekly envelopes from Central and would like them, contact the church
office at 905-522-9098, ext. 21.
CHANCEL FLOWERS – If you would like to place flowers in the
chancel on a specific Sunday morning throughout the year, please call
Johanna de Bruin.
CHRIST’S CHURCH CATHEDRAL (252 James Street North) is
inviting one and all to a special Choral Evensong today at 4:00 pm
beginning with an organ recital by their Director of Music Ministries, Mr.
Michael Bloss followed by Evensong sung by the choir. The service will
be followed by a brief reception. Please contact the office at 905.527.1316
if you would like to attend.
PARKING – Please note that the handicapped parking spaces in the alleyway
are to be used by authorized handicapped vehicles only on Sunday mornings.
As well, if you are double parked in the alley, please be courteous and make
sure to move your vehicle as soon as the service has concluded. Thank you!
Do you want to continue receiving the Presbyterian Record? As
part of a cost saving measure, effective 2015 Central Church
will no longer subscribe to the “every home” plan of the
Presbyterian Record which is funded by our church. Individuals
may continue to receive the Record in one of the following ways:
1) Current and past issues of the Presbyterian Record may be
found free of charge on www.presbyterianrecord.ca.
2) You may start, renew or order a gift subscription on the above
website. A yearly subscription for 2015 for an individual rate is
$38.36 taxes included.
3) Presbyterian Record has recently mailed out a notice to its
subscribers offering a one-time opportunity to continue your
subscription at the ‘Every Home Plan’ of $27.06 as a thank you
for your continued loyalty and support. A copy of the February
issue will be the last issue you receive if you decide not to renew.
Contact the Presbyterian Record at 1-800-619-7301 or by email
circulation@presbyterianrecord.ca if you have any questions.
We hope that members of the congregation will continue their
subscription and take advantage of the one-time offer.