“Bible Project” Video & “Big God Question”
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“The Holy Spirit Moves Us”
Big God Question
For a printable PDF file click on this: Family Time Question Sheet – May 28 2023
“Bible Project” Video & “Big God Question”
Click on the image below for the video.
“The Holy Spirit Moves Us”
Big God Question
For a printable PDF file click on this: Family Time Question Sheet – May 28 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.
“Bible Project” Video & “Big God Question”
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“The Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus: Luke 24”
Big God Question
For a printable PDF file click on this: Family Time Question Sheet – May 21 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.
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.”
“The Big God Story” Video & “Activity Time”
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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”
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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
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.
“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