Family Worship & Learning – February 13, 2022

Here are all your resources for Family Worship & Learning for Sunday February 13. This week we continue our journey with Jesus through the Gospel of John.

Today’s Question

“What is something that was hard to learn?”

You can just ask the question together as a family or have your kids fill out and colour the Question Sheet.

Question Sheet – Feb 13, 2022

Family Worship Video

Available at 8:30am Sunday

Big God Journal and Other Activities

Journal Page – Feb 13, 2022

To access the curriculum sheet with an overview of the Big God Theme, craft ideas (including a how-to  video) and discussion questions for older kids, go here:

Worship Online & In-Person – February 6, 2022

This Sunday February 6 St. Andrew’s returns to in-person worship. You can find our updated worship guidelines HERE. Online worship continues each week, with full details below.

Family Worship & Learning: “Jesus Transforms”

You can find all of the Big God Project learning resources HERE

Online Worship – Premier’s at 10:30am

Order of Service

Call to Worship – Psalm 63:1-8

Opening Prayer

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

Old Testament – Isaiah 62:1-5, 11-12

Gospel – John 2:1-12

Message – “Water Into Wine”

Song: “For All You’ve Done”

Closing Prayers

Blessing

News & Announcements

    • Going Deeper (Study Resources): Next week we’ll be starting a new sermon series called “Rebuilding,” based on the Old Testament book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah takes place after the Babylonian Exile, an event that completely disrupted the lives of God’s people. When God brought them back to the promised land, they had to completely rebuild their lives. You can familiarize yourself with this part of the story of God’s people by reading 2 Chronicles 36 and 2 Kings 23-25. You can also find an engaging video about the Exile and it’s meaning from the Bible Project here: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/exile/
    • Latest Vaccination Information: Third doses of COVID-19 vaccine (aka booster shots) are available to everyone 18 years of age and over. The required waiting time for a third dose is 3 months (84) from your second dose. To confirm that you are eligible go to: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/. You can book your vaccination or booster through the City of Hamilton: https://www.hamilton.ca/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccination. Getting your third dose of vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family and friends against the rapidly spreading Omicron variant.

Family Worship & Learning – February 6, 2022

Here are all your resources for Family Worship & Learning for Sunday February 6. This week we continue our journey with Jesus through the Gospel of John.

Today’s Question

“What is something that transforms into something else?”

You can just ask the question together as a family or have your kids fill out and colour the Question Sheet.

Question Sheet – Feb 6, 2022

Family Worship Video

Available at 8:30am Sunday

Big God Journal and Other Activities

Journal Page – Feb 6, 2022

To access the curriculum sheet with an overview of the Big God Theme, craft ideas (including a how-to  video) and discussion questions for older kids, go here:

In-Person Worship Resumes on February 6

Having reviewed the public health situation and the decision of the Ontario government to loosen some pandemic restrictions on January 31, the Session of St. Andrew’s  (our leadership team) has decided to resume in-person worship on Sunday, February 6. Worship guidelines will be as follows:

    • Service capacity will be limited to 50% — approximately 60 people.
    • We do not require registration at this time but may need to do so in the coming weeks if service attendance starts to approach capacity.
    • All persons attending 5 years of age and older must have at least 2 doses of a COVID vaccine. We encourage all who are eligible (those over 18 years of age) to receive their 3rd dose (aka. booster shot).
    • Entry will be through the main lobby (lower doors). Please check in with the welcome team and bring your proof of vaccination if you have not done so before. The greeters will have a record of the vaccination status of all who have attended worship since October 3, 2021.
    • Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell or have any COVID-like symptoms.
    • We encourage you to wear the highest quality mask possible – either an N95 style mask or a surgical mask. Both kinds will be available at the door if you do not have one.
    • Sanctuary seating will be physically distanced. A photo record of the seating arrangement will be taken each Sunday and kept for 3 weeks in the event that someone tests positive for COVID after attending worship.

This news will be exciting to some, while others will prefer to wait. Session appreciates that we’re all in different places in our response to the current phase of the pandemic. Online services will continue to be offered each week for those who feel safer worshipping from home or are unable to attend in person for other reasons.

Home Worship – Sunday January 30, 2022

This Sunday January 30 our online worship is on YouTube. We will continue our journey with Jesus in the opening chapters of the Gospel of John.

Family Worship & Learning: “Jesus Loves Everyone”

You can find all of the Big God Project learning resources HERE

Home Worship – Live at 10:30am

Order of Service

Call to Worship – Psalm 71:1-6

Opening Prayer

Song: “How Great is Our God / How Great Thou Art”

Gospel – John 4:3-30, 39-42

Message – “Living Water”

Hymn: “There is a Redeemer #358

Closing Prayers

Blessing

News & Announcements

    • Going Deeper (Study Resources): Now that we’ve looked at the overall story of the Gospel of John, you can go deeper into the first chapter of the book. The Bible Project has a short video on John 1, as well as full study notes and other resources on this fascinating poem that introduces the Gospel. You can find this here: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/john-1/
    • Session Meeting: The leadership team of St. Andrew’s will be meeting this Tuesday February 1 at 7:00pm. Following this meeting we will have an update on in-person worship. If there is anything you would like to bring the attention of Session, including any pastoral needs, please call or email Rev. John Read (revjohnread@gmail.com) or Rev. Anne Yee-Hibbs (ayhibbs@gmail.com).
    • For all other St. Andrew’s news and information sign up for our weekly newsletter from the Office of St. Andrew’s standrewsancaster@gmail.com.

Family Worship & Learning – January 30, 2022

Here are all your resources for Family Worship & Learning for Sunday January 30. This week we continue our journey with Jesus through the Gospel of John.

Today’s Question

“Who do you wish you could meet in person in real life?”

You can just ask the question together as a family or have your kids fill out and colour the Question Sheet.

Question Sheet – Jan 30, 2022

Family Worship Video

Available at 8:30am Sunday

Big God Journal and Other Activities

Journal Page – Jan 30, 2022

To access the curriculum sheet with an overview of the Big God Theme, craft ideas (including a how-to  video) and discussion questions for older kids, go here:

Home Worship – Sunday January 23, 2022

This Sunday January 23 our online worship is on YouTube. We will continue our journey with Jesus in the opening chapters of the Gospel of John.

Family Worship & Learning: “Jesus Invites Us To Be Born Again”

Unfortunately, we had some technical issues and weren’t able to record a full family worship video this week. Above you’ll find a shorter video with the Big God Story lesson and a few questions to talk about together. You can find the rest of the Big God Project learning resources HERE.

Home Worship – Live at 10:30am

Order of Service

Call to Worship – Psalm 121

Opening Prayer

Song: “This is Amazing Grace”

New Testament – Romans 8:1-4, 14-17

Gospel – John 3:1-21

Message – “The Challenge of Life”

Hymn: “Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God”

Closing Prayers

Blessing

News:

    • Going Deeper (Study Resources): Each of the Gospels gives us a different perspective on Jesus, but the Gospel of John paints the most distinctive picture of the four books. The Bible Project provides a great introduction to John in two videos. We won’t get to the second part of John until we approach Easter, but you can watch (and study) ahead here: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/john-13-21/
    • For all other St. Andrew’s news and information check you can sign up for the weekly newsletter from the Office of St. Andrew’s. Just send an email to standrewsancaster@gmail.com.

Family Worship & Learning – January 23, 2022

Here are all your resources for Family Worship & Learning for Sunday January 23. This week we continue our journey with Jesus through the Gospel of John.

Today’s Question

“What is something you would like to start over again?”

You can just ask the question together as a family or have your kids fill out and colour the Question Sheet.

Question Sheet – Jan 23 2022

Family Worship Video – Available Anytime

Due to some technical issues we weren’t able to record a full family worship video this week. Below you’ll find a shorter video with just the Big God Story lesson and a few questions to talk about together (you can also find the questions in the curriculum sheet).

Big God Journal and Other Activities

Journal Page – Jan 23, 2022

To access the curriculum sheet with an overview of the Big God Theme, craft ideas (including a how-to  video) and discussion questions for older kids, go here:

Home Worship – Sunday January 16, 2022

This Sunday January 16 our online worship is on YouTube. We will continue our journey with Jesus in the opening chapters of the Gospel of John.

Family Worship & Learning: “Jesus Invites Us To Come And See”

You can find all of the Big God Project learning resources HERE

Home Worship – Live at 10:30am

Order of Service

Call to Worship – Psalm 139:1-6

Opening Prayer

Song: “Great Things”

New Testament Reading – Hebrews 3:1-6

Gospel Reading – John 1:35-51

Message – “Seeing Jesus”

Hymn: “Come Christians Join to Sing” #377

We Celebrate Communion

Blessing

News & Announcements

    • Sunday Worship: Just a reminder that in-person worship services are suspended to the end of January. Session will review the public health situation at our February 1 meeting and update the congregation on any changes that week.
    • Going Deeper (Study Resources): Each of the Gospels gives us a different perspective on Jesus, but the Gospel of John paints the most distinctive picture of the four books. The Bible Project provides a great introduction to John in two videos. You can find the first part here: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/john-1-12/
    • Latest Vaccination Information: Third doses of COVID-19 vaccine (aka booster shots) are available to everyone 18 years of age and over. The required waiting time is 3 months (84) from your second dose. To confirm that you are eligible go to: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/. To book your vaccination or booster shot go to the City of Hamilton vaccination website: https://www.hamilton.ca/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccination. Getting your third dose of vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family and friends against the Omicron variant.
    • For all other St. Andrew’s news and information sign up for our weekly newsletter from the Office of St. Andrew’s standrewsancaster@gmail.com.

Family Worship & Learning – January 16, 2022

Here are all your resources for Family Worship & Learning for Sunday January 16. This week we continue our journey with Jesus through the Gospel of John.

Today’s Question

“What is something you wish you could get invited to?”

You can just ask the question together as a family or have your kids fill out and colour the Question Sheet.

Question Sheet – Jan 16, 2022

Family Worship Video – Available at 8:30am Sunday

Big God Journal and Other Activities

Journal Page – Jan 16, 2022

To access the curriculum sheet with an overview of the Big God Theme, craft ideas (including a how-to  video) and discussion questions for older kids, go here: