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March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

Home Worship for Sunday March 12th, 2023

3^rd Sunday in Lent
March 12, 2023

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship & Opening Prayer

Song: “Holy Lord”

Lenten Liturgy

Song: “Hope of the Nations”

Family Time: “Jesus Defends”

Ministry of Music: “Gabriel’s Oboe” / “Holy Spirit” / “The Prayer of St. Patrick”

Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:1-17

Hymn: “How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely” #53

Message: ““Walking the Way of the Cross: Standing Up”

We Respond to God’s Generosity

Sung Response: “The Doxology” #79

Closing Prayers (and the Lord’s Prayer)

Hymn: “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” #746

Blessing

Postlude

Announcements

Today is the 3^rd Sunday in Lent and our Annual Meeting. We continue our Lent worship series – “Walking the Way of the Cross.”

2023 Annual Meeting & Lunch:

St. Andrew’s Annual Meeting will be held following worship today. Printed copies of the Annual Report, including the proposed church budget are available at the back of the sanctuary. A light lunch will be offered between worship and the start of the Annual Meeting. There will be the opportunity to write down your hopes and dreams for the future of St. Andrew’s and place them in a basket on each table. You can discuss with others at your table if you would like, and there will be the opportunity to share some of these hopes and dreams during the meeting. We will also take some time to pray together and offer these hopes and dreams to God.

McMaster Chaplaincy Exam Drop-In:

Homemade and packaged cookies are needed for the April Exam Drop In offered by the McMaster Ecumenical Chaplaincy. This small act of hospitality makes a big difference for students. Please bring your cookies on Sunday March 26, 2023. Thank you.

Good Friday Service – April 7 at 10:30am:

Join us for a reflective service of readings, drama and special music as we remember and give thanks for what Jesus has accomplished by his suffering and sacrifice on the cross.

Next Steps for New Beginnings:

Our New Beginnings Assessment went very well this past Monday. Many thanks to everyone who attended and contributed. In 5-6 weeks, the Session will receive our Assessment Report and be assigned a Coach to see us through the rest of the process. Shortly after this the Coach will lead a Transformational Ministry Weekend. This will involve an open workshop on a Friday evening, a small group leader training event on the Saturday, and special worship led by the Coach on Sunday. The report will be shared with the whole congregation through small group meetings following the Weekend. Session will communicate the date of this weekend as soon as we have one, as it is very important to have everyone take part.

Loose Change Sunday for Mission:

The Mission Team will be holding a “Loose Change Sunday” in support of the PWS&D Malawi Cholera Relief Appeal on Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023. To learn more go to:

https://presbyterian.ca/pwsd/2023/02/13/one-year-later-recovering-from-tropical-storm-ana/

March 8, 2023

Family Resources for Sunday March 12th, 2023

“The Big God Story” Video & “Activity Time”

Click on the Image Below for this week’s Curriculum

Big God Question

For a printable “Big God Question” PDF file click on this: Question_6_34

Journal Page

For a printable “Journal Page” click on this: Journal_6_34

March 6, 2023March 9, 2023

Home Worship for Sunday March 5th, 2023

2^nd Sunday in Lent

March 5, 2023

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship & Opening Prayers

Hymn: “Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven” #407

Lenten Liturgy

Family Time: “Jesus Puts The Last First” [Big God Project – Year 3B Week 33]

Song: “You Are My All In All”

Gospel Reading: Matthew 20:1-19

Song: “We Will Feast In The House Of Zion”

Message: “Walking the Way of the Cross: Last and First”

We Respond to God’s Generosity

Sung Response: “The Doxology” #79

Ministry of Music

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Hymn: “Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer” #651

Blessing

Postlude

Announcements

Today is the second Sunday in Lent and we are also celebrating Communion. We continue our Lent worship series – “Walking the Way of the Cross.”

2023 Annual Meeting & Annual Report:

St. Andrew’s Annual Meeting for 2023 will be held following worship next Sunday, March 12. Printed copies of the Annual Report, including the proposed church budget are now available at the back of the sanctuary. A digital copy was also circulated in the weekly email newsletter.

Lunch & Annual Meeting Discussion:

A light lunch will be offered between worship and the start of the Annual Meeting. During lunch there will be the opportunity to write down your hopes and dreams for the future of St. Andrew’s and place them in a basket on each table. You can discuss with others at your table if you would like, and there will be the opportunity to share some of these hopes and dreams during the meeting. We will also take some time to pray together and offer these hopes and dreams to God.

McMaster Chaplaincy Exam Drop-In:

Loose Change Sunday for Mission:

The Mission Team will be holding a “Loose Change Sunday” in support of the PWS&D Malawi Cholera Relief Appeal on Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Presbyterian Church in Canada has strong ties to the Presbyterian Church in Malawi and supports ongoing development in what is one of the poorest countries in the world. Malawi has been suffering a severe Cholera outbreak since early 2022 due to flooding and other damage caused by Tropical Storm Ana. To learn more about the situation go to:

https://presbyterian.ca/pwsd/2023/02/13/one-year-later-recovering-from-tropical-storm-ana/

Good Friday Service – April 7 at 10:30am:

Join us for a reflective service of readings, drama and special music as we remember and give thanks for what Jesus has accomplished by his suffering and sacrifice on the cross.

Save the Date for the 2023 Ancaster Vacation Bible School (VBS):

VBS returns Monday July 3 through Friday July 7, from 9am to noon. Please speak to Sandra Thompson for more details.

March 1, 2023

Family Resources for Sunday March 5th, 2023

“The Big God Story” Video & “Activity Time”

Click on the Image Below for this week’s Curriculum

Big God Question

For a printable “Big God Question” PDF file click on this: Question_6_33

Journal Page

For a printable “Journal Page” click on this: Journal_6_33

February 27, 2023

Home Worship for Sunday February 26th, 2023

1^st Sunday in Lent

February 26, 2023

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship & Opening Prayer

Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision” #461

Lenten Liturgy

Hymn: “Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing”

Family Time: “Jesus Gives Eternal Life”

Ministry of Music: “Before The Throne Of God Above”

Gospel Reading: Matthew 19:13-30

Song: “In Christ Alone”

Message: ““Walking the Way of the Cross: Learning To Let Go”

We Respond to God’s Generosity

Sung Response: “O Praise The Name”

Closing Prayers (and the Lord’s Prayer)

Hymn: “Take My Life And Let It Be” #637

Blessing

Postlude

Announcements

Today is the first Sunday in Lent. We continue our new worship series that will guide us through Lent – “Walking the Way of the Cross.”

2023 Ancaster Community Food Drive – Saturday March 4:

The Food Drive returns in-person to the Ancaster Fair Grounds on the first Saturday in March. In addition to bringing a donation on March 4, you can help with the flyer drop off on Saturday February 25. If you prefer to make a direct financial contribution online, or learn more about this year’s Food Drive (including contact information) go to: http://www.ancasterfooddrive.ca/

Loose Change Sunday for Mission:

The Mission Team will be holding a “Loose Change Sunday” in support of the PWS&D Malawi Cholera Relief Appeal on Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Presbyterian Church in Canada has strong ties to Presbyterian Church in Malawi and supports ongoing development in what is one of the poorest countries in the world. Malawi has been suffering a severe Cholera outbreak since early 2022 due to flooding and other damage caused by Tropical Storm Ana. To learn more about the situation go to:

https://presbyterian.ca/pwsd/2023/02/13/one-year-later-recovering-from-tropical-storm-ana/

Save the Date for the 2023 Ancaster Vacation Bible School (VBS):

VBS returns Monday July 3 through Friday July 7, from 9am to noon. Website and online registration coming soon.

New Beginnings Workshop March 6:

On the evening of March 6, the New Beginnings program will begin with an Appreciative Inquiry workshop. There is a limit on how many people can participate, so Session has begun extending invitations to attend. If you would be interested in taking part, please speak to Rev. Anne Yee-Hibbs by the end of coffee hour today. Please pray for the workshop and the other work we’ll be doing with the New Beginnings consultants. Full congregational involvement in large and small group gatherings will come in April or May.

2023 Annual Meeting & Annual Report:

St. Andrew’s Annual Meeting for 2023 will be held following worship on Sunday March 12. Printed copies of the Annual Report, including the proposed church budget will be available on Sunday March 5. A digital copy will be circulated by email earlier in the week. As in 2022 we will be printing a smaller number of reports – for those without email and those who request a paper copy. To request your printed copy, fill out the online survey in this week’s email newsletter, email the church office directly, or speak to a member of Session.

February 22, 2023March 6, 2023

Family Resources for Sunday February 26th, 2023

“The Big God Story” Video & “Activity Time”

Click on the Image Below for this week’s Curriculum

Big God Question

For a printable “Big God Question” PDF file click on this: Question_6_32

Journal Page

For a printable “Journal Page” click on this: Journal_6_32

February 21, 2023

Home Worship for Sunday February 19th, 2023

Transfiguration Sunday

February 19^th, 2023

Prelude Songs: “This Is The Day”; “Sound Of Adoration”

Call to Worship & Opening Prayers

Song: “Because Of Your Love”

Family Time: “Jesus Shows Mercy”

Song: “Your Grace Is Enough”

Old Testament: Psalm 130

Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:15-35

Hymn: “And Can It Be” #352 vs. 1,3,5

Ministry of Music: “King of Love”

Message: “Walking The Way Of The Cross – Truth, Reconciliation & Forgiveness”

We Respond to God’s Generosity

Sung Response: “O Praise The Name”

Closing Prayers

Hymn: “Freely, Freely” #774

Blessing

Postlude

Announcements

Sunday February 19th: is Transfiguration Sunday, the last worship service before the season of Lent starts on Ash Wednesday (February 22). See the insert for some spiritual practices and resources for this season that prepares us for Good Friday and Easter. In our service today we’ll be starting a new message series that will guide us through Lent – “Walking the Way of the Cross.”

Sermon on the Mount Study Concludes This Wednesday:
This is the final week for the Sermon on the Mount study. Join us at 1pm or 7pm on Wednesday. Email revjohnread@gmail.com for the study sheets from the previous weeks.

2023 Ancaster Community Food Drive – Saturday March 4:
The Food Drive returns in-person to the Ancaster Fair Grounds on the first Saturday in March. In addition to bringing a donation on March 4, you can help with the flyer drop off on Saturday February 25. If you prefer to make a direct financial contribution online, or learn more about this year’s Food Drive (including contact information) go to: http://www.ancasterfooddrive.ca/

Let’s Do Lunch at the Apostolic Church:
The Ancaster Apostolic Church (91 Carrington Ct.) is running their version of Let’s Do Lunch. Everyone is welcome to the next gathering on Wednesday February 22. Doors open at 11:30am. Lunch is served at 12:00pm. Lots of parking, entrance on Todd Street just off of Wilson St. W. (near Fortinos).

Save the Date for the 2023 Ancaster Vacation Bible School (VBS):
VBS returns Monday July 3 through Friday July 7, from 9am to noon. See insert for more details.

Responding to the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria:
The devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, has now claimed over 40,000 lives, and left countless more in great need. You can send support through Presbyterian World Service & Development. (PWS&D) Go to – https://presbyterian.ca/donate/donate-to-pwsd/ and designate your gift to “PWS&D: Syria-Türkiye Earthquake.” You can also call 1-800-619-7301 or designate an offering in your envelope to PWS&D on a Sunday morning.

February 15, 2023