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Home Worship for Sunday May 21st, 2023

 

Ascension Sunday

May 21, 2023

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship

Song: “Come, Now Is The Time To Worship”

Opening Prayers

Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy” #299 vs. 1,2,4

Family Time: TBA

Ministry of Music: “TBA”

Gospel Reading: Luke 24:44-53

NT Reading: Philippians 1:1-11

Song: “Hear Our Praises”

Message: “New Beginnings ( Part 1 of 3)”

We Offer God Our Gifts

Sung Response: “O Praise The Name”

Closing Prayers (and the Lord’s Prayer)

Hymn: “Jesus Shall Reign” #275

Blessing

Postlude

Anonouncements

Today: is Ascension Sunday, a day in the Christian year where we reflect on the good news that no matter what’s happening in the world, Jesus now rules as the Lord of heaven and earth

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.

June 11 is Heritage Sunday:

Worship will reflect on the story of God’s work through the congregation St. Andrew’s and include a time of remembrance in the church cemetery for all those who have gone before us in faith.

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Home Worship for Sunday May 14th, 2023

 

6th 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.

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Home Worship for Sunday May 7th, 2023

 

5th 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.”

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Home Worship for Sunday April 30th, 2023

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

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Home Worship for Sunday April 23rd, 2023

 

3rd 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.