CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 165 Charlton Avenue West, Hamilton, ON January 25, 2015 – 10:30 a.m. * * * OUR APPROACH TO GOD Concerto per la chiesa SERMON – ‘WHEN THE WORLD GETS SMALLER’ The Reverend Dr. Don Donaghey OUR RESPONSE TO GOD Georg Philip Telemann A MOMENT OF SILENCE THE CALL TO WORSHIP * HYMN – All my hope on God is founded 104 SOLO - My heart ever faithful J. S. Bach My heart ever faithful, Sing praises, be joyful, Thy Jesus is near; Away with complaining, Faith ever maintaining, My Jesus is here; My heart ever faithful, Sing praises, be joyful, Thy Jesus is here! Beverly Bronté-Tinkew, soprano * THE DOXOLOGY AND PRESENTATION OF GIFTS 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. PRAYERS: ADORATION, CONFESSION & PARDON Psalm 16: Preserve me, O God WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS * HYMN – Jesus’ hands were kind hands THE OFFERING See Insert PRAYERS OF DEDICATION, THANKSGIVING & INTERCESSION THE LORD’S PRAYER (trespasses) TIME WITH THE CHILDREN (Children leave for Faith Finders) * HYMN – O Master, let me walk with Thee 605 469 * THE BENEDICTION (You are invited to join with the choir in the Amen) GOD SPEAKS TO US PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION * OLD TESTAMENT READING (p. 860) Jonah 3:1-5, 10 ANTHEM – Be unto me, O Lord, a tower William Byrd Be unto me, O Lord, a tower of strength against my mortal foe: O guard and ward me with Thy power, which way soever I shall go. Then shall my heart and soul rejoice in God my Lord, with cheerful voice. NEW TESTAMENT READING (p. 16) 21 Matthew 14:13- Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. * HYMN – Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old 161 Praeludium in e minor Nikolaus Bruhns *** The Rev Dr. Don Donaghey retired in 2012 after serving 21-1/2 years as minister of Knox, Dundas and 38 years of ministry in the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Though retired, he is currently serving as Interim Moderator of both St. Columba and Roxborough Park Presbyterian congregations. Notes for First-Time Worshippers at Central We invite you to take home the bookmark from the Welcome Card, as a reminder of your visit. If you would like to know more about us, fill in the information insert in the card, detach it and place it on the offering plate. Before you leave, please sign the guest book in the vestibule. FAITH FINDERS: A Family Prayer Loving God, Bless us in our faith. Help us be brave about it and not hide it away. Please give us the courage to stand up for you in all that we do and tell the world about your love for us through the sending of your Son, Jesus Christ. It is in his name we pray. Amen. Infant care is available during the service. Please feel free to keep your little ones with you in church. For the nursery, go through the door at the front of the sanctuary (right side). Once through, walk to the end of the corridor where you will see the nursery. Washrooms are available in the same corridor. Children are invited to attend Faith Finders during the worship service. Our congregation follows the Presbyterian Church in Canada Leading with Care policy, which seeks to ensure a “Climate of Safety for Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults”. CHARLTON CLUB: ~ The hymn, ‘Jesus’ hands were kind hands’, is reproduced under copyright licence #2886178. ~ Charlton Club begins again on February 4 for young people Grades 6-12. The dates are February 4- March 11 inclusive, then March 25-April 29 inclusive for a total of 12 weeks. Each Wednesday evening will run from 6:00 pm -8:00 pm. Please note the change in time. th 6:00-6:15 Sign in and snack 6:15-6:45 Worship Skills 6:45-7:15 Recreation 7:15-8:00 Bible Time All young people from Central, neighbouring churches and the community are most welcome to attend. Charlton Club is an intergenerational midweek program bringing young people and adults together through play, Bible teaching, dinner and worship. Visitors are always welcome! TODAY • • • • • • • • • Welcome & Announcements: Emma Reilly McKay Lector: Daniel Shamroon Offering Prayers: Dr. Kurt Richardson Duty Manager: Laura Loney Greeters: David and Arlene Wilson Head Usher: May Morgan Nursery This Week: Kelly Pearce and Mary Edwards Nursery Next Week: Adrienne Seabrook and Linda Pearson Sunday Custodian: Bill Everson ~ 11:40 am – Refreshments in the Church Hall ~ THIS WEEK IN THE CONGREGATION MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 7:00 pm – Session – Prayers in the Guild Room. 7:30 pm – Session – Meeting in the Allan Room. ‘Knit & Knatter’ in the Guild Room. New knitters most welcome to come and help us knit hats, scarves, prayer shawls and baby blankets. 7:00 pm – Discipleship Committee Meeting in the Guild Room. 2:00 pm – ‘Prime Time’ in the Guild Room led by Rev. Franklin Thomas. A time for music, laughter and discussion. 7:30 pm – Home Group Meeting led by the McWilliams in the Guild Room. THURSDAY 4:00 pm – Hamilton Out of the Cold in the Church Hall. 7:30 pm – Home Group Meeting at the home of Jim Walker. SATURDAY 8:00 am – Men’s Breakfast in the Church Hall. SUNDAY 10:00 am – Prayer Circle in the Guild Room. 10:15 am – Prayers in the Vestry. 10:30 am – Worship. THE PRAYER TEAM confidentially prays for your concerns. Please contact Karen McWilliams at 289-239-7587. NEWS FROM THE PEWS – Please continue to keep Sue Wilson, Eileen Reynolds, Kay Lumsden, Doris Middleton, Jean Walker, Phyllis Wilson, Gordon Brownhill, Glenn Gibson, Richard Phillips and Chuck Scott in your prayers. PRAYER CIRCLE – During the vacancy, you are invited to join us in a time of prayer each Sunday morning at 10:00 am in the Guild Room. Everyone welcome. ‘CONTACT’ NEWSLETTER – The deadline for submissions for the Feb/Mar issue is 12:00 noon on Monday, February 9th. CENTRAL’S UPCOMING ANNUAL MEETING - If you would like to contribute to the luncheon provided following the meeting, please place your name beside one of the menu items outlined on the sign-up sheet in the Church Hall. THE REV. HARRY McWILLIAMS will be away on vacation from January 19th to February 23rd. In the event of a pastoral emergency during this time, please contact either your district elder or The Rev. Curtis Bablitz who can be reached at 905.335.2640 (Brant Hills Presbyterian Church) or 905.464.2082 (cell phone). FOOD DRIVE – We are continuing to collect donations of non-perishable food items which will be given through Hamilton Food Share to less fortunate Hamilton families. Please place any items that you bring in the blue boxes located at the front entrance in the narthex. A list of “Most Needed Items” has been posted for your consideration. Thank you in advance for your donations! CENTRAL BOOK CLUB - You are invited to join us at 3:00 pm today in the Church Hall when we will view the 1945 movie version of A.J. Cronin’s classic novel, The Keys of the Kingdom starring Gregory Peck, Thomas Mitchell and Vincent Price. Recognized as A.J. Cronin's best novel, The Keys of the Kingdom is a gripping and thoughtful tale of a man called to do good in an imperfect world. Following the movie we will gather for a pot-luck supper. Our regular meeting will begin at 7:00 pm in the Allan Room, which will be facilitated by Gudrun BoehmJohnson. Everyone is invited to join us for this extended and enjoyable fellowship time. For more information, please speak with either Gayle Harrison or Gudrun Boehm-Johnson. 2015 GIVINGS ENVELOPES are available at the main entrance. Please pick up your envelopes today. If you have not previously had regular weekly envelopes from Central and would like them, contact the church office at 905-522-9098, ext. 21. CHANCEL FLOWERS – If you would like to place flowers in the chancel on a specific Sunday morning throughout the year, please call Johanna de Bruin. CHRIST’S CHURCH CATHEDRAL (252 James Street North) is inviting one and all to a special Choral Evensong today at 4:00 pm beginning with an organ recital by their Director of Music Ministries, Mr. Michael Bloss followed by Evensong sung by the choir. The service will be followed by a brief reception. Please contact the office at 905.527.1316 if you would like to attend. PARKING – Please note that the handicapped parking spaces in the alleyway are to be used by authorized handicapped vehicles only on Sunday mornings. As well, if you are double parked in the alley, please be courteous and make sure to move your vehicle as soon as the service has concluded. Thank you! Do you want to continue receiving the Presbyterian Record? As part of a cost saving measure, effective 2015 Central Church will no longer subscribe to the “every home” plan of the Presbyterian Record which is funded by our church. Individuals may continue to receive the Record in one of the following ways: 1) Current and past issues of the Presbyterian Record may be found free of charge on www.presbyterianrecord.ca. 2) You may start, renew or order a gift subscription on the above website. A yearly subscription for 2015 for an individual rate is $38.36 taxes included. 3) Presbyterian Record has recently mailed out a notice to its subscribers offering a one-time opportunity to continue your subscription at the ‘Every Home Plan’ of $27.06 as a thank you for your continued loyalty and support. A copy of the February issue will be the last issue you receive if you decide not to renew. Contact the Presbyterian Record at 1-800-619-7301 or by email [email protected] if you have any questions. We hope that members of the congregation will continue their subscription and take advantage of the one-time offer.