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Family Worship & Learning – February 14, 2021

Here are all your resources for Family Worship & Learning for February 14, 2021. The Family Worship video will be available starting at 9:00am on Sunday morning but you can download all the other resources right away. This week we continue our journey with Jesus as he teaches us how to enjoy God’s special gift of rest.

Today’s Question

“What is your favourite way to relax?”

You can just ask the question together as a family or have your kids fill out and colour the Question Sheet. If you join the St. Andrew’s Family Email list you will be sent the question on a Thursday and have the opportunity to have your answers included in in the Family Worship Video (which is recorded on Saturday afternoons). To be added to the weekly email send a message to revjohnread@gmail.com

Question Sheet – Feb 14, 2021

Family Worship Video – Available 9:00am Sunday Morning

Crafts, Discussion & Other Activities

1) Old wineskins (supplies: balloons, funnel, paint, paper, wooden skewers; OPTION: sandwich bags, vinegar, baking soda, Kleenex)
2) Mosaic (supplies: Multigrain Cheerios, glue, paper)

Big God Journal Page: Journal Page – Feb 14, 2021

To access the curriculum sheet with an overview of the Big God Theme, craft ideas, a how-to craft video, and discussion questions for older kids go here:
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Home Worship – Sunday February 7, 2021

This Sunday, February 7, we continue our exploration of the ministry of Jesus as he calls unexpected people to be his followers and eats with the wrong kind of people. The theme for this Sunday is “Jesus Welcomes Everyone.”

Our Home Worship service for this week will go live on YouTube at 10:30am. The service continues to be available by telephone for those without internet access.

Order of Service

Gathering Music

Family Worship: “Jesus Welcomes Everyone” (available at 9:00am)

Home Worship Recording

Call to Worship – Psalm 103:1, 8-14 (NRSV)

Opening Prayer

Song: “All the People Said Amen”

Old Testament – Hosea 6:1-6 (NIV)

Gospel Reading – Luke 5:27-39 (NIV)

Message – “Welcomed and Welcoming”

Hymn: “There is a Redeemer” #358

Closing Prayer & Blessing

News:

    • Zoom Bible Study: Members of St. Andrew’s are invited to join a Zoom Bible Study being hosted by Knox Binbook and St. Paul’s Carluke. It meets on Wednesdays at 10:00am until April 14. Most weeks will be led by Rev. Nancy Mostert, but I’ll be leading this coming week (Feb 10). This group is an exploration of the psalms, and will be guided by Max Lucado’s book “Life Lessons from Psalms: A Praise Book for God’s People.”
    • 2021 Annual Meeting: Due to the ongoing pandemic, Session and the Board of Managers have decided to postpone the Annual Meeting until April. This will give us more time to assess the financial picture for the coming year and to make preparations for holding the meeting virtually by Zoom video conference and telephone.
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Family Worship & Learning – February 7, 2021

Here are all your resources for Family Worship & Learning for February 7, 2021. The Family Worship video will be available starting at 9:00am on Sunday morning but you can download all the other resources right away. This week we continue our exploration of the ministry of Jesus as he calls unexpected people to be his followers and eats with the wrong kind of people.

Today’s Question

“Who do you absolutely love to have over to your house?”

You can just ask the question together as a family or have your kids fill out and colour the Question Sheet. If you join the St. Andrew’s Family Email list you will be sent the question on a Thursday and have the opportunity to have your answers included in in the Family Worship Video (which is recorded on Saturday afternoons). To be added to the weekly email send a message to revjohnread@gmail.com

Question Sheet – Feb 7, 2021

Family Worship Video – Available 9:00am Sunday Morning

Crafts, Discussion & Other Activities

1) Paper dolls (supplies: paper, scissors, crayons/pencil crayons, tape) NOTE: the video and instructions refer to a printout of Jesus. Do a Google image search and choose your favourite one!
2) Jesus Says (supplies: none)

Big God Journal Page: Journal Page – Feb 7, 2021

To access the curriculum sheet with an overview of the Big God Theme, craft ideas, a how-to craft video, and discussion questions for older kids go here:
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Zoom Communion – Sunday January 31, 2021

This Sunday January 31, we will be worshiping by Zoom video conference at 10:30am. Our service will include the celebration of communion. Worship this week will be led by the Rev. Dr. Dong-Ha Kim, as Rev. Read will be leading a special meeting for one of our sister churches in Hamilton.

If you aren’t on St. Andrew’s email list and would like to join our service please send an email to revjohnread@gmail.com by 9:00am Sunday morning. If you aren’t able to join us live, there will be a recorded and edited version of the service posted to YouTube and available here on the website later on Sunday afternoon.

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Family Worship & Learning – January 31, 2021

Here are all your resources for Family Worship & Learning for January 24, 2021. The Family Worship video will be available starting at 9:00am on Sunday morning but you can download all the other resources right away. This week we take the next step in our journey through the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, in Luke 5:1-11.

Today’s Question

“What is the most exciting invitation you’ve ever been given?”

You can just ask the question together as a family or have your kids fill out and colour the Question Sheet. If you join the St. Andrew’s Family Email list you will be sent the question on a Thursday and have the opportunity to have your answers included in in the Family Worship Video (which is recorded on Saturday afternoons). To be added to the weekly email send a message to revjohnread@gmail.com

Question Sheet – Jan 31, 2021

Family Worship Video – Available 9:00am Sunday Morning

Crafts, Discussion & Other Activities

1. Boat craft (supplies: egg cartons, paper, wooden dowels or sturdy straws, scissors,  markers, tape, sandwich bags, Goldfish crackers) OPTION: search online for origami boat designs and try them out!

2. Follow the Leader game

Big God Journal Page: Journal Page – Jan 31, 2021

To access the curriculum sheet with an overview of the Big God Theme, craft ideas, a how-to craft video, and discussion questions for older kids go here:
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Home Worship – Sunday January 24, 2021

This Sunday, January 24, we start our exploration of the ministry of Jesus with his journey into the wilderness to pray, fast and face down temptation. The theme for this Sunday is “Jesus is Fed by God’s Word.”

Our Home Worship service for this week will go live on YouTube at 10:30am. The service continues to be available by telephone for those without internet access.

Order of Service

Gathering Music

Family Worship: “Jesus is Fed by God’s Word” (available at 9:00am)

Home Worship Recording

Call to Worship – Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 (NRSV)

Opening Prayer

Song: “Hope of the Nations”

Old Testament – Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 (NIV)

Gospel Reading – Luke 4:1-15 (NIV)

Message – “Bread in the Desert”

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

Closing Prayer & Blessing

News:

    • Worship for Sunday January 31, will be a Zoom Communion Service, so be sure to get some bread and juice when you’re out shopping this week. The service will be led by Rev. Dr. Dong-Ha Kim, as Rev. John Read will be leading online worship with The South Gate Presbyterian Church.
    • 2021 Annual Meeting: Due to the ongoing pandemic, Session and the Board of Managers have decided to postpone the Annual Meeting until April. This will give us more time to assess the financial picture for the coming year and to make preparations for holding the meeting virtually by Zoom video conference and telephone.
    • Thank You to all our Volunteers: As the Annual meeting will be delayed, we want to take time now to thank all of our volunteers in 2020. Thank you to the Session and Board of Managers who have continued to meet virtually and serve throughout this challenging year. Thank you to all of you who have continued to serve on our ministry teams (Pastoral Care, Mission, Christian Education, Worship & Stewardship) and behind the scenes in other ways. Special thanks to Barb who has organized volunteer cleaning, and to Jen for organizing our virtual ministry to children and families.
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Family Worship & Learning – January 24, 2021

Here are all your resources for Family Worship & Learning for January 24, 2021. The Family Worship video will be available starting at 9:00am on Sunday morning but you can download all the other resources right away.  We begin our journey through the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. The Bible passage connected with our theme is Luke 4:1-15.

Today’s Question

“What is something that you find very hard to resist?”

You can just ask the question together as a family or have your kids fill out and colour the Question Sheet. If you join the St. Andrew’s Family Email list you will be sent the question on a Thursday and have the opportunity to have your answers included in in the Family Worship Video (which is recorded on Saturday afternoons). To be added to the weekly email send a message to revjohnread@gmail.com

Question Sheet – Jan 24, 2021

Family Worship Video – Available 9:00am Sunday Morning

Crafts, Discussion & Other Activities

1. Bread Rocks(supplies: smooth stones, paint, paint brushes) – children will paint rocks to look like bread to remind them of Jesus’ temptation and response.

2. Ball Toss (supplies: ball or balloon) – ball toss game with memory verses

Big God Journal Page: Journal Page – Jan 24, 2021

To access the curriculum sheet with an overview of the Big God Theme, craft ideas, a how-to craft video, and discussion questions for older kids go here:
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Home Worship – Sunday January 17, 2021

This Sunday, January 17, is the second of two weeks where we’re looking at how John the Baptist prepares the way for the ministry of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. The theme for this Sunday is “God Loves Justice.”

Our Home Worship service for this week will go live on YouTube at 10:30am. The service continues to be available by telephone for those without internet access.

Order of Service

Gathering Music

Family Worship: “God Loves Justice” (available at 9:00am)

Home Worship Recording

Call to Worship – Psalm 33:1-5, 20-22 (NRSV)

Opening Prayer

Song: “This is Amazing Grace”

Old Testament – Micah 6:6-8 (NIV)

Gospel Reading – Luke 3:1-22 (NIV)

Message – “Mercy and Justice”

Hymn: “Immortal, Invisible” #290

Closing Prayer & Blessing

News:

    • Sunday Worship will continue to be online or telephone only for the foreseeable future. The Reopening Taskforce will meet again whenever lockdown measures are lifted in Hamilton and assess the situation at that time. Please pray for the citizens of Ontario to do what’s needed to bring infection rates back under control, and for the vaccination efforts that are now underway.
    • Thank You For Your Support of St. Andrew’s in 2020! Your generous support during a difficult year and the help of government grants helped St. Andrew’s finish 2020 with a small budget surplus. The Session and Board of Managers will be providing more detailed year end information in the coming weeks, as well as an update on our plans for the 2021 Annual Meeting (in light of the ongoing public health situation). Thank you also to those who have given towards the new heating and ventilation system for the gym. So far, we have raised over $28,000 of our $30,000 goal!
    • Thank You For Your Support of Presbyterians Sharing! The Mission Team would also like to thank you for helping us reach our goal of $14,500. Gifts to Presbyterians Sharing support the mission work of the Presbyterian Church in Canada and around the world.
    • Preauthorized and Online Giving: The start of a New Year is a great time to consider joining our Preauthorized deposit program (also known as PAR). It’s going to be a while before we’re back worshipping in person, and PAR makes giving safe and easy. You can email our Giving Secretary Diane Robb at dianemrobb@gmail.com for more information. If you would rather give on an one-time or occasional basis online you can go to standrews.ws/give/. 
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Family Worship & Learning – January 17, 2021

Here are all your resources for Family Worship & Learning for January 17, 2021. The Family Worship video will be available starting at 9:00am on Sunday morning but you can download all the other resources right away. We conclude our look at the story of John the Baptist in the Gospel of Luke. The Bible passage connected with our theme is Luke 3:1-14.

Today’s Question

“What is something that isn’t fair?”

You can just ask the question together as a family or have your kids fill out and colour the Question Sheet. If you join the St. Andrew’s Family Email list you will be sent the question on a Thursday and have the opportunity to have your answers included in in the Family Worship Video (which is recorded on Saturday afternoons). To be added to the weekly email send a message to revjohnread@gmail.com

Question Sheet – Jan 17

Family Worship Video – Available 9:00am Sunday Morning

Crafts, Discussion & Other Activities

1.Donation box (supplies: box of any size) Just a note that most donation drop off locations are currently closed. Consider keeping your donations off to the side until places re-open.

2.Justice card game(supplies: several decks of cards, small items such as stickers, popsicle sticks, buttons, etc.)

Big God Journal Page: Journal Page – Jan 17, 2021

To access the curriculum sheet with an overview of the Big God Theme, craft ideas, a how-to craft video, and discussion questions for older kids go here:
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Home Worship – Sunday January 10, 2021

Good Evening Everyone,

This Sunday, January 10, is the Sunday in the Church year where we reflect on the Baptism of Jesus. This will be the first of two weeks where we look at how John the Baptist prepares the way for the ministry of Jesus. The theme for this Sunday is “God Shows Mercy.”

Our Home Worship service for this week will go live on YouTube at 10:30am. The service continues to be available by telephone for those without internet access.

Today we also welcome our brothers and sisters from St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Carluke and Knox Presbyterian Church in Binbrook to our online service. Their minister, Rev. Nancy Mostert, is on study leave this week. A big thank you to Nancy and the worship teams at Binbrook and Carluke for welcoming the St. Andrew’s family to their online services last week.

Order of Service (also attached as a separate document)

Gathering Music

Family Worship: “God Shows Mercy” (available at 9:00am)

Home Worship Recording  10:30am

Call to Worship – Psalm 103:1-5 (NRSV)

Opening Prayer

Song: “Your Grace is Enough”

Gospel Reading – Luke 1:5-25, 57-80 (NIV)

Message – “Undeserved Kindness”

Hymn: “Blessed Be the God of Israel”

Closing Prayer & Blessing

Postlude: “The Blessing”

News:

    • Sunday Worship will continue to be online (or telephone) only for the foreseeable future. The Reopening Taskforce will meet again whenever lockdown measures are lifted in Hamilton to assess the situation at that time. Please pray for the citizens of Ontario to do what’s needed to bring infection rates back under control, and for the vaccination efforts that are now underway.
    • Preauthorized and Online Giving: The start of a New Year is a great time to consider joining our Preauthorized deposit program (also known as PAR). It’s going to be a while before we’re back worshipping in person, and PAR makes giving safe and easy. You can email our Giving Secretary Diane Robb at dianemrobb@gmail.com for more information. If you would rather give on an one-time or occasional basis online you can go to standrews.ws/give/. 

Grace and Peace,

John