ELMVALE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
22 Queen St. E. Elmvale, ON L0L 1P0
Gather to worship, go out to serve.
MISSION AWARENESS SUNDAY
APRIL 26, 2015
Please stand for the entry of the Bible.
*Please stand if you are able.
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
WE ENTER INTO GOD’S PRESENCE
MOMENT OF QUIET REFELECTION TO PREPARE FOR
WORSHIP
CALL TO WORSHIP: Mary Fleming
God is in our world from dawn to dusk,
from the twilight hours to the first light on the eastern horizon.
God is near us and around us.
God speaks to our world,
gently in love and thunders fiercely in judgment.
God calls to those who are faithful,
comforting and challenging them,
preserving them and sending them forth.
Let us worship God!
People’s Response:
“O Christ, the tree of life, our end and our beginning,
we grow to fullest flower when rooted in your love.
Brothers, sisters, clergy, lay, called to service by your grace,
different cultures, different gifts, the young and old a place.
We have this ministry; O God, receive our giving.
“We have this ministry,” hymn 590 vs. 2, The Book of Praise
*HYMN: 706 Come let us sing
PRAYER OF APPROACH, CONFESSION & LORD’S PRAYER
(Janet Beech)
Leader: Eternal God we praise you for your pursuing love, revealed in
Jesus, his life, his teaching, and the cross he bore for our salvation.
People: We praise you for welcoming us even though we come with
mingled, imperfect motives, and hearts unprepared to rightly
worship you. May we receive the blessings you long to bestow, that
we may not go away empty, but refreshed and encouraged by your
sustaining grace.
Leader: Creating and recreating God, trusting in your grace and
compassion, we offer our prayers of confession:
ALL: Forgive us the times our faith has wavered; the times mingled
motives have blended with our purest aspirations; and the times our
love has been cold toward others and we have turned away from
their distress. Merciful God, help us to draw nearer to you so that
even while we are busy with the duties of home, work, and other
commitments, we remain in harmony with your will and mission.
Our prayers and worship we offer in Jesus’ name…Our father who
art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us
our debts, as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory,
forever. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Our God is gracious and merciful, and abounding in steadfast love. In
Jesus Christ we are forgiven. With thankful hearts, let us live in hope and
in the strength of God’s indwelling Spirit.
CHILDREN’S PRAISE SONGS:
CHILDREN’S TIME: Marlene Lambie
ANTHEM:
GOD’S WORD FOR US
SCRIPTURES: Elizabeth Hill
Psalm 15
Genesis 12:1–9
Mark 16:14–19
(Book of Psalms)
(Page 10)
(Page 55)
SERMON: Mission: But what can I do? Sandra McNutt
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: Janice Terry
OFFERING:
Doxology #79
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below:
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
PRESENTATION & PRAYER OF DEDICATION
HYMN: 726 May the God of Hope
GOD SENDS US OUT INTO THE WORLD
*BENEDICTION & BLESSING
Go Now in Peace
Go now in peace. Never be afraid
God will go with you each hour of every day
Go now in faith, steadfast strong and true
Know he will guide you in all you do
Go now in love, and show you believe
Reach out to others so all the world can see
God will be there, watching from above
Go now in peace, in faith, and in love
PASSING THE PEACE:
L. May the peace of Christ be with you.
P. And also with you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We extend a warm welcome to everyone today on this Mission
Awareness Sunday. The worship resources for Mission Awareness
Sunday have been written by the Rev. Shirley Gale. Shirley grew up in
Perth, ON. In the Presbyterian Church she gave leadership in women’s
groups, church school, Bible study groups, and youth and children’s
groups.In 1972, she and her family moved to Montreal where, in
preparation for ministry, she studied at McGill University and
Presbyterian College. Upon ordination, Shirley was called as minister of
St. Matthew’s Church in Montreal where she served for nine years. Since
her first call, Shirley has ministered in Forest, ON; been a full-time
Interim-Minister in Port Perry and Ashburn, ON; co-pastored with her
husband, the Rev. Herb Gale in Guelph, ON; and sat on various
committees and task forces at all levels of the church.
Since her retirement in 2000, Shirley hasn’t stopped working. She has
assisted several congregations with conflict resolution, future planning,
and preparing to receive a new minister. These days, Shirley enjoys time
with her husband and family and also gardening, music, reading, and
knitting. She keeps busy with traveling, pulpit supply, and committee
work for Presbytery.
You are invited for lunch, birthday cake and fellowship downstairs
following the service.
April 26 – World Malaria Day
Malaria is one of Africa’s most severe health challenges and one of its
most prevalent childhood diseases. Presbyterian World Service &
Development is working to reduce the incidence of malaria by teaching
communities how to prevent the spread. Community leaders are taking
an active role in teaching about prevention and control of malaria. By
teaching people how to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds and how to
properly use and care for bed nets that provide protection while sleeping,
communities are seeing fewer cases of the disease. When someone does
contract malaria, volunteers know how to respond quickly with medical
care in order to ensure fewer people die as a result of the disease.
PWS&D supports communities fighting malaria
Birthdays this week: April 28-Marg Atkinson; 29-Thelma Bertram
Nursery: Mary Fleming
Kids’ Church: Carolyn Hill & Rev. Paul
Wedding Presentation: Elmvale Presbyterian Church is having a
presentation to honour the marriage of Matthew Lambie and Janelle
Upton. Please leave your contribution at E.P.C., Ritchie's Feeds & Needs
or Whitfield's Pharmacy by April 30/15. For Information call 705-3223840
Prayer Chain: If you are in need of prayer and would like members of
this church to pray for you or a special need please contact Carolyn Hill
our prayer chain co-coordinator (705) 322 – 6761.
CHURCH ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK
Tonight
7:30 p.m.
Presbytery Choir Concert at St.
Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Orillia.
Tue. Apr.28
10 a.m.
We encourage you to respect our scent free policy in this building as
we honour those who have allergies and asthma.
Bible Study (parlour)
Thur. April 30 9:30 -11 a.m. Willing Worker’s Coffee Party
6-6:30 p.m. Children’s Choir (Carolyn Hill)
7 p.m.
Choir
UPCOMING CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wed. May 6 9 a.m. Craft Group (parlour)
Wed. May 20 6 p.m. Rev. Dr. Bob Faris will be speaking on his recent
trip to Mozambique. More details will follow.
Help!!! The Good News visiting team was established in late 2001 with
a core group of people making scheduled visits in pairs with those of our
church family who, for whatever reason, cannot fully participate in
church life. The list of people to be visited has changed over the 14 years
but the core group of visitors has not changed appreciatively. Some of
the core group would now, understandably, like a reprieve from visiting
and I am putting the call out to anyone in the church family who would
like to be a visitor to contact me and I can explain the outreach further.
Many of the visitors have said their visits have been a blessing to them,
also, as often we got to hear stories that have been sad, uplifting or
humorous.
Mary Fleming
We have recently received a letter and drawing from our adopted
child, Edith Kabore. If you wish to enjoy her artwork and message,
it is currently posted on the bulletin board in the social room.
WEEKLY PRAYERS: Week by week we list three households from
our mailing list. We would ask you to keep these people in your prayers.
The names are in alphabetical rotation: Jean Thurlow; Chris & Julie
Tillmans; Robert & Eunice Vaillancourt and their families.
Hearing assisted devices are available at the back of the sanctuary.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Elmvale Presbyterian Church is a Christian Community sharing
God’s love through worship, music, prayer, teaching and outreach.
FOOD ALERGY ALERT
Any church events at Elmvale Presbyterian Church including FOOD
must be free of nuts, sunflower & sesame seeds. We have some church
members that are very allergic to these food items. Please try and
remember with thanks to you all
Cards for the sick: Would you please phone Shirley at 322 –1411 if your think
someone in our congregation should be sent a card.
PRAYERS OF CONCERN are requested for those people known by the
Minister or Church Secretary to be in Hospital or Nursing Homes.
The help of the congregation is essential to keep the list up to date.
Sara Vista, Elmvale - Carl McFadden, Mabel Reynolds, Marg Graves, Nancy
McGrady, Jean Thurlow & Nancy Fenerty
Serenity, Barrie - Muriel Patchell
King Place Retirement Residence - Barb Spence
Hillcrest Village Care Centre, Midland - Evelyn Fleming
Lakeside Retirement Home, Innisfil - Marion Sallach
Waterside Retirement Lodge, Wasaga Beach - Agnes Montgomery
Tranquility Place, Brantford - Nancy Hull
At Home - Cyril & Delores Parker, Violet Graham, Emily McLean, Bill Murray,
Jim Milligan, Eileen McNichol, Lebirta Beck, Stan McNutt, Allan Lambie, Earl
Graves, Lorrie Ritchie (Diane Bewick’s daughter), Jackie Ritchie, Elizabeth
Hill, David James and Philip Fleming (Mary’s son)
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Minister – Rev. Paul Sakasov (Office 322-5622)
(Home 322-9488) [email protected]
Minister in Association - Rev. Lois Lyons
Organist & Choir Director - Ruth Currie 429-8891
Clerk of Session - Marlene Lambie 322-1843
Nursery - Carolyn Hill 322-6761
Church Treasurer – Doug Lambie 322-4847
Prayer Chain Coordinator – Carolyn Hill 322-6761
Church Secretary - Shirley Richardson Office: 322-1411
(Wed. afternoon & Thur. morning)
Church fax: 322-5042 e-mail:[email protected]
Website www.elmvalepresbyterianchurch.com