506.389.7707 • 506.382.7234 • F: 506.388.7157 www.standrewsmoncton.net | [email protected] | [email protected] February 1, 2015 Prelude Welcome and Announcements Praise Time………………….Jesus Messiah ..…………….…………………… How Deep the Father's Love ..…………….…………………… Above All Call to Worship: For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 Prayer of Approach Ministry of Music Like A Lamb Children’s Hymn…………………..Jesus Loves Even Me Time with Children: *Children ages 3-Grade 5* Hymn……………………………To God Be The Glory Scripture Reading: Isaiah 52:13:53:6, John 20:10-16 Series: The Essential 100 Challenge Sermon: Is Forgiveness Possible? For Me? Prayer Tithes & Offerings ~ Let’s Worship The Lord Through Giving! Doxology…………………………Freely, freely Hymn………………………………Our Great Savior Benediction Commissioning Hymn…………….Rock of Ages Postlude Can we help? Community Breakfast – February 7th St. Andrew’s will once again be a hosting a community breakfast on the first Saturday of each month (til April), from 8-11 am. Pancakes, Ham, Bacon, Panfries, Scrambled Eggs, Homemade Baked Beans, Toast, Coffee, Tea & Juice. Adults $8.00, Children 10 & under $4.00, Family of 4 $20.00 Mark Your Calendars – Monday, February 9th Please Plan to attend a baby shower at 7pm on Monday, February 9th for Joshua and Veronica Forgeron (Twins of Tradina and Darren). The twins are 8 months old now and would take clothing 18 months and larger. You could help by bringing something for the lunch!! Thanks and for further info please contact Jeanie Williston @ 387-8339 To greet you this Sunday: Rodger Noble Distributing Bulletins this Sunday: Marjorie Hicks Attending Elder: Dale Hicks Coordinator: Tim Sabean Know… Grow… Show…Christ Name: ___________ Address: _______________ _______________ _______________ Phone: _______________ Email: ________________ I would like: Prayer about: ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ A phone call A visit Offering Envelopes Information about Jesus Other: _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ "It is not so much the case that God has a mission for his church in the world, as that God has a church for his mission in the world. Mission was not made for the church, the church was made for mission -- God's mission." Christopher Wright, The Mission of God Contact Us Martin Kreplin Pastor 382.7234 [email protected] Phyllis Nowlan-Corey Administrative Asst. 389.7707 [email protected] Laurie Kammermann Coordinator of Music Ministries 386.8906 [email protected] Brenda Smith Custodian Contact Church office 389.7707 Melissa Steen Director of Youth & Family Ministries 863.0890 [email protected] Don’t forget to check our website out… www.standrewsmoncton.net You may want to join others in prayer before the service. Please go to the Ministers’ Meeting Room at 9:30am on Sunday mornings. Please pray for Rev. Dr. Martin Kreplin as he prepares Next Sunday's Sermon Series: Series: The Essential 100 Challenge Sermon: The Church Empowered Please pray for the work of the Holy Spirit through Nursery Caregivers--the more the merrier! There is a sign-up sheet on the table where the mailboxes are!! For more information, please contact Madeline Graham. Please Note: More help is needed in the nursery…youth, ladies and men are welcome as 3 volunteers are now required…. Catechism Question In whose name do we ask God to hear and answer our prayers? We ask God to hear and answer our prayers for the sake of Jesus Christ, His son. SNOW? Please be advised that you will no longer be called on Sundays when cancellations or postponement of worship will take place. Please either check our website at www.standrewsmoncton.net or call the church at 389-7707 to hear the recorded message. Seldom is it necessary to cancel or postpone due to weather, but it does happen occasionally. Please make safe, responsible decisions. Baby Shower - February 8th. Having moved westward, for employment purposes, we have not had the opportunity to celebrate with Marilyn (the daughter of Bill & Roselyne Ross) & Jason Jackett, and meet their new daughter Joanna. They will be visiting with us on Sunday, February 8th, so we plan to greet them during coffee & conversation following worship, offering our congratulations & perhaps some gifts for Joanna. You are encouraged to join in this time of celebration, remembering they are traveling by plane, so gifts should be of the light variety. May we suggest monetary, or maybe you could purchase a gift card through our Fundscrip program? Know… Grow… Show…Christ CARING NURSERY PROVIDED* Christian Education: 1) Adult Christian Education Class: Sundays following worship Facilitator: Bill Ross – has begun a new series called Overcoming the World, Being a Christian in a Post-Christian World. Learn how the victory of Christ and His truth apply to the struggle of Christians as they live in this world. This group meets in the Meeting Room. 2) E100 Discussion group meets every Sunday morning following the Morning Service (11:30 am -12:30 pm). If you are involved in the E100 Bible Reading Challenge, we would love to have you attend. Come and share your insights. Liz Wall and Elizabeth Eagles facilitating. 3) Young & Older Children in Worship (YCW): For children aged 3 years through to Grade 5, children are invited to continue worship during the regular Sunday worship service. Children are dismissed after the “Time with Children” and the “Younger Children in Worship” go to the CE rooms; the “Older Children in Worship” go to the meeting room. 4) Pioneers Program is for children ages 4 through Grade 6 and offers Bible exploration and application, memory verses, learning through activities, games, and songs in a non-competitive and fun atmosphere. (Wednesdays 6 pm – 7:30 pm - Located in numerous rooms throughout the building). 5) Youth Group: Sunday night meeting with games, snacks, and Bible Study, here at St. Andrew's from 6:15 to 8:15. Thanks are extended to all those who kept their photo directory appointments. If anyone has not yet had their photo taken and wishes to do so, please see David or Elizabeth Eagles after the service. Mark your Calendars….February 20, Annual meeting starting at 6:30 pm for refreshments and 7pm meeting… Please Plan to Attend!! Dear congregation, your income tax receipts are in your mailboxes? Please don’t forget to go and pick yours up. The mailboxes are located behind ‘The Tree of Life in the Atrium’!! Envelope Secretary, Jean Morton Know… Grow… Show…Christ Building Christian Community: Faith is not only “taught,” but is “caught!” Coffee & Conversation: Following worship, enjoy conversation with others, meeting those new among us, catching up with friends and encouraging one another in the faith. Stay as long as you would like. If you feel that you can be a part of this important ministry, please let Alison Geldart know or sign up on the sheet at coffee and conversation. If you haven’t participated before we can match you up with someone who is familiar with the kitchen. Out To Lunch Program: Consider taking someone home or out to lunch in order to get to grow deeper relationships and to encourage faith development. Annual Meeting -- Reports 2014 Reminder that all reports need to be submitted to Phyllis either by email [email protected] or written by Monday, February 2nd!! ~Thanks!! VALENTINE’S Party ! Love is in the air! We are having a Valentine’s Party on Saturday, February 14th., from 2-4 PM, at the church, and Everyone’s Invited. All ages. Make plans to attend. Invite a friend. There will be games, crafts, snacks, etc. More details to follow. Your, Family, Fellowship & Evangelism Committee Joint Board and Session Meeting will be held this afternoon at 2pm followed by Regular Know… Grow… Show…Christ Into the Word… Sermon Series: The E-100 Challenge Sermon: Is Forgiveness Possible? For Me? Is. 52:13-53:6, Jn.20:10-16 Introduction: • Directions, whether geographically or spiritually have never been easier to access. Trouble is, people don’t want directions, don’t want God. 1) Our Wandering Ways (Isaiah 53:6) • Like sheep people have always wandered. We might even be worse than the ancients, as we have seen the work of Christ and His resurrection. • Evidence of wandering hearts abound. 2) Necessity Of A Suffering Messiah (Isaiah 53:5a) • Sin requires redemption – the price must be paid as God is just. • Only God can pay the price, and did so with His Son. • Jesus was determined in His mission. 3) The Way To Peace (Isaiah 53:5b) • While very different we all have one thing in common (Romans 3:23). • Some consider themselves beyond forgiveness. • Some seek cheap grace, grace without repentance or change and are inoculated against the real thing. • Other get it. They have repented; received Jesus as Saviour and Lord and experienced transformation. (Ephesians 2:8). • The way of peace is a life-long journey with Jesus. Conclusion: • Where are you? Wandering? Thinking you are beyond forgiveness? Looking for cheap grace? A committed disciple? • We all benefit with reading directions – from a ‘Different Book.’ In it we encounter God. …So the Word can get into you! Know… Grow… Show…Christ