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CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
165 Charlton Avenue West, Hamilton, ON
February 1, 2015 – 10:30 a.m.
* * * OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude on Psalm 34, verse 6
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
THE OFFERING
Herbert Howells
A MOMENT OF SILENCE
THE CALL TO WORSHIP
* HYMN – Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
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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.
PRAYERS OF DEDICATION, THANKSGIVING & INTERCESSION
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
* HYMN – Fairest Lord Jesus
SOLO - Lord, to Thee each night and day
G.F.
Handel
Lord, to Thee each night and day, strong in hope, we sing and
pray. Though convulsive rocks the ground, and thy thunders roll around,
still to Thee, each night and day, we sing and pray. Mari van Pelt, alto
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THE LORD’S PRAYER (trespasses)
* HYMN – Christ triumphant, ever reigning
TIME WITH THE CHILDREN with Matthew Lingard
(Children leave for Faith Finders)
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See Insert
* THE BENEDICTION (You are invited to join with the choir in the Amen)
GOD SPEAKS TO US
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
OLD TESTAMENT READING (p. 672)
Isaiah 43:16-21
ANTHEM – O pray for the peace of Jerusalem
Herbert Howells
O pray for the peace of Jerusalem. They shall prosper that love thee. Peace
be within thy walls, and plenteousness within thy palaces.
NEW TESTAMENT READING (p. 35)
Mark 1:21-28
Fugue in G, BWV 577
J. S. Bach
* Indicates standing. Please feel free to remain seated.
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Lector: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
* HYMN – Blessed Jesu, at Thy word
SERMON – ‘I AM DOING A NEW THING’
The Reverend Dr. Don Donaghey
~ The hymn, ‘Christ triumphant, ever reigning’, is reproduced under
copyright licence #2886178. ~
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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.
FAITH FINDERS: A Family Prayer
Dear God,
We thank you for all the things we have. We pray that we do not become selfish about these things. Help us to
recognize opportunities to share what we have with people who are less fortunate than us. Amen
CHARLTON CLUB:
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!
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”.
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.
TODAY
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Welcome & Announcements: Emma Reilly McKay
Lector: Laura Pokoradi Offering Prayers: Bonnie Sutherland
Duty Manager: Frances Searle
Greeters: Albert and Beryl Jones
Head Usher: Bill Martin
Nursery This Week: Adrienne Seabrook and Linda Pearson
Nursery Next Week: Shirley Forsyth and Maya Ziemann
Sunday Custodian: Mindi Hood
~ 11:40 am – Refreshments in the Church Hall ~
THIS WEEK IN THE CONGREGATION
MONDAY
TUESDAY
10:30 am – Home Group Meeting at the home of David
and Mary Edwards.
6:45 pm - Session – Prayers in the Guild Room.
7:00 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.
WEDNESDAY
6:00 pm – Charlton Club resumes in the Church Hall.
THURSDAY
10:00 pm – Home Group Meeting led by Jim Dunlop in the
Guild Room.
4:00 pm – Hamilton Out of the Cold in the Church Hall.
7:30 pm – Home Group Meeting at the home of Rev.
Franklin and Donna Thomas.
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 remember and continue to keep
Dawn Salemi, 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.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETIING - Please make note that the date of the
Annual General Meeting is February 22nd, 2015 immediately after the
worship service. A light lunch will be served in the Church Hall following the
meeting. We encourage everyone to attend -- this is your chance to be
informed and involved in the life of your church community! Hope to see
you there.
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!
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.
CANADIAN FRIENDS OF HÔPITAL ALBERT SCHWEITZER –
HAITI (HAS) is holding its annual fund-raising event called the Haiti
Happening on Saturday, February 28th, 2015 at 6:00 pm at the
Michelangelo Conference and Banquet Centre in Hamilton. We have
committed to raising $100,000.00 towards the budget for child and maternal
health care services, part of the vital work done through this hospital in the
Artibonite Valley and the mountains beyond. This celebration reflects the
culture of Haiti through an authentic dinner, videos, music and scores of
beautifully handcrafted items from that country for silent auction. You are
invited to learn more about this independent hospital, and its influence on our
four speakers this year. Tickets are $75.00 per person with a charitable
receipt of $40.00. For more information, contact Susan McKay.
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!
REDEEMER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE invites you to join us for the many
cultural, academic and community events held on its campus during the month
of February. For more information, please visit www.redeemer.ca.
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.
We hope that members of the congregation will continue their
subscription and take advantage of the one-time offer. Please contact the Presbyterian Record at 1-800-619-7301 or by email
[email protected] if you have any questions.