News & Events

 

6^th Sunday of Easter & Mother’s Day

May 14, 2023

Prelude Songs: “Open the Eyes of my Heart,” “My Lighthouse”

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship

Song: “Great Things”

Opening Prayers

Hymn: “Rejoice the Lord is King” #267

Family Time

Ministry of Music: “Way Maker”

Gospel Reading: Mark 12:28-34

NT Reading: Romans 12:1-21 (The Message)

Hymn: “As The Deer” #27

Message: “Transform” Rev. Dr. Jeffery Chalmers

Covenanting Liturgy

We Offer God Our Gifts

Sung Response: “O Praise The Name”

Closing Prayers (and the Lord’s Prayer)

Hymn: “Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me”

Blessing

Postlude

Announcements

Today: We welcome our New Beginnings Coach, Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Crawford as our guest preacher. If you weren’t able to attend the workshop on Friday, you’ll have another chance to meet Jeff, and hear more about what it means to seek a new beginning for our church.

Mission Sunday – June 4, 2023

The first Sunday in June will be a special mission service. Our guest speaker will be Kaylee Norwood, the Executive Director of Ancaster Community Services (ACS). St. Andrew’s has been a long-time supporter of ACS, and Kaylee will be sharing some updates on their work in the local community offering programs for seniors, youth, and people in need of extra support.

 

5^th Sunday of Easter

May 7, 2023

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship & Opening Prayers

Hymn: “All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly” #534

Family Time: “The Holy Spirit Helps Us Share Jesus” [3B Week 41]

Hymn: “Spirit of the living God” #400

Gospel: Matthew 10:16-20

New Testament: Acts 24:10-27

Ministry of Music: “More Love to Thee”

Message: “Responding To The Spirit: TBA”

Hymn: “Freely, Freely” #774

We Offer God Our Gifts

Sung Response: “O Praise The Name”

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Hymn: “Oh For A Thousand Tongues To Sing” #374 vs. 1-3, 5

Blessing

Postlude

Announcements

Today in worship we’ll be celebrating the Lord’s Supper. Anyone who has faith in Christ is welcome to receive the bread and cup.  We’ll also be concluding our series in the Book of Acts: “Responding to the Holy Spirit.”

“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_41

Journal Page

For a printable “Journal Page” click on this: Journal_6_41

4th Sunday of Easter

April 30th, 2023 

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship & Opening Prayers

Hymn: “The Day Of Resurrection” #249

Family Time: “The Holy Spirit Makes Us Brave” [3B Week 40]

Song: “Speak O Lord”

Gospel Reading: Matthew 8:18-27

NT Reading: Acts 20:17-25; 21:7-14

Hymn: “Breathe On Me Breath Of God” #389

Message: “Responding To The Spirit: Taking Chances”

We Offer God Our Gifts

Sung Response: “O Praise The Name”

Closing Prayers (and the Lord’s Prayer)

Hymn: “There is a Redeemer” #358

Blessing

Postlude

Announcements

Today we’ll be continuing through the Book of Acts in our new worship series “Responding to the Holy Spirit.”

Next Sunday – May 7: We will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper in morning worship.

Girl Guide Cookies – Sunday May 7:

The 8th Ancaster Embers (Brownies) who meet at St. Andrew’s on Monday evenings will be selling the traditional vanilla and chocolate sandwich style Girl Guide cookies at coffee time after church on May 7.  If you are interested in purchasing some, they are $6/box, cash please.

Save the Date – Saturday June 3:

A social event is being planned for St Andrew’s and friends on Saturday, June 3rd.  The evening will be an opportunity to share a meal, fellowship and live music. Stay tuned, more details to follow. In the meantime, if you have any questions please see Gary Hutchison, Randy Raphael or Jim Robb.

Mission Team Update – Textile Drive:

The Textile Drive collected 229 bags (3,462 pounds) of clothing and other fabric diverted from going to the landfill.  It was a great way to celebrate Earth Day last Saturday.  Thank you so much for your support!  Our next textile drive will be Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Vacation Bible School:

St. John’s Parish Hall (37 Halson Street, Ancaster)
July 3 – July 7 from 9am to 12pm.

We invite children that are going into Sr Kindergarten to Grade 5 to get on a roll with God as the Food Truck Party rolls into their neighborhood for the summer’s biggest party! For grade 6-8, come to Leadership Training. A special course for development of lifelong leadership skills, with some VBS fun too. A fun opportunity for high school youth volunteer hours.

Cost is $30 per child (same for Leadership Training). Children’s registration and Volunteer Sign up forms are at top of the page on our VBS website: https://ancastervbs2023.mycokesburyvbs.com/

Presented by the congregations of

Marshall Memorial United

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian

St. John’s Anglican

“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_40

Journal Page

For a printable “Journal Page” click on this: Journal_6_40

 

3^rd Sunday of Easter

April 23, 2023

Prelude: “King Of My Heart,” “As It Is In Heaven”

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship & Opening Prayers

Hymn: “Joyful, Joyful We Adore You” #410

Family Time: “The Holy Spirit Makes New Disciples”

The Sacrament of Baptism

Song: “This Is The Day”

Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:16-20

NT Reading: Acts 10:34-48

Ministry of Music: “It Was Finished Upon That Cross”

Message: “Blessed with Gifts”

We Offer God Our Gifts

Sung Response: “O Praise The Name”

Closing Prayers (and the Lord’s Prayer)

Song: “Holy Spirit”

Blessing

Postlude

Announcements

Today we will be celebrating the baptism of Atlee, Elaina and Leighton Cruickshanks, daughters of Blake and Katherine (Korosi) Cruickshanks. The proud grandparents are Steve & Alison Korosi and Guy & Kathy Cruickshanks. The family invites you to join us for a light luncheon following the church service.

 

Vacation Bible School
Join us at St. John’s Parish Hall
37 Halson Street, Ancaster
July 3 – July 7 from 9am to 12pm

We invite children that are going into Sr Kindergarten to Grade 5 to get on a roll with God as the Food Truck Party rolls into their neighborhood for the summer’s biggest party!

For the older kids in gr 6-8, come to Leadership Training. A special course for development of lifelong leadership skills, with some VBS fun too. A fun opportunity for high school youth volunteer hours.

Cost $30 per child (same for Leadership Training)

Children’s registration and Volunteer Sign up forms are at top of the page on our VBS website: https://ancastervbs2023.mycokesburyvbs.com/

Presented by the congregations of

Marshall Memorial United, 20 Gilbert Ave.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, 31 Sulphur Springs Rd.

St. John’s Anglican, 272 Wilson St. E.

“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_39

Journal Page

For a printable “Journal Page” click on this: Journal_6_39

2^nd Sunday of Easter

April 16, 2023

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship

Hymn: “All Creatures Of Our God And King” vs. 1,4,5,6   #433

Opening Prayers

Song: “Your Name”

Family Time: “Simon’s Apple Tree”

Choir: “Wonderful, Merciful Saviour”

OT Reading: Isaiah 58:1-11

Gospel Reading: Matthew 25:14-30

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

Message: “Blessed with Gifts”

We Offer God Our Gifts

Sung Response: “O Praise The Name”

Closing Prayers (and the Lord’s Prayer)

Hymn: Crown Him with Many Crowns”  vs. 1,3,4,5  #274

Blessing

Postlude

Announcements

Today is a special Stewardship Sunday. Our guest speaker is Karen Plater, the Associate Secretary for Stewardship & Planned Giving for The Presbyterian Church in Canada. Karen will be giving a short seminar on how to make a planned or enduring gift to support the ongoing ministry of the church during coffee hour.

In her role Karen Plater helps congregations develop effective stewardship programs, encourages them in their mission outreach, and promotes giving to Presbyterians Sharing.

Karen grew up in Peterborough Ontario. She graduated from the International Development Program at the University of Toronto in 1996. While working with The Presbyterian Church in Canada Karen has visited partners in Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, India, Malawi, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique and Ukraine. Karen currently splits time between the PCC’s Toronto office and her small farm in Ontario’s Beaver Valley (near Thornbury).

Earth Day Textile Drive:

Our next Textile recycling drive will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9am – 12Noon.  Let’s work together with our local community to keep clothing, fabric and other textiles out of the landfill. If you would like to help out on the day of the drive, please speak to Rev. Anne Yee-Hibbs (ayhibbs@gmail.com or 905-627-9080). Acceptable donations: clothes, towels, curtains, linens, bedding (NO PILLOWS) socks, underwear, shoes, purses and belts.

This week is a special Stewardship Sunday where we’ll be talking about how we use the good gifts that God has given us.

Family Time Question

For a printable “Family Question” PDF file click here: Family Time Question Sheet – Apr 16 2023

Family Time Story: “Simon’s Apple Tree”

Easter Sunday

April 9, 2023

Call to Worship & Opening Prayer

Hymn: “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” #243 vs. 1,2,4

Easter Liturgy – Psalm 118 (selected)

Hymn: “At The Dawning Of Salvation” #248 vs. 1-3

Family Time: “Jesus Came Back To Life”

Ministry of Music: “Resurrection Hymn”

Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20

Song: “What A Beautiful Name”

Message: “Signs of Resurrection”

We Respond to God’s Generosity

Sung Response: “Doxology (God Be Praised)”

News & Announcements

Closing Prayers (and the Lord’s Prayer)

Song: “In Christ Alone”

Blessing

Postlude