PIANO PRELUDE
GOOD MORNING! & ST. ANDREW’S PULSE
PASSING OF THE PEACE OF CHRIST
PREPARATION TIME FOR WORSHIP –
THE CALL TO WORSHIP
L. In the Easter season we tell of the greatest news ever told!
P. This Easter news is a wonderful answer to all life’s problems
L. Easter is every day of our lives.
P. The Lord died and Rose again 3 days later.
L. The greatest story ever told.
A. Let us worship God!
HYMN“Far and near the fields are teeming” (see insert)
PRAYER Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Melt me, mould me, fill me, use me.
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me! Amen
OPENING PRAYER FOLLOWED BY THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN “The church’s one foundation” vss. 1-2….. 479
SMALL TALK J(Children come forward)
HYMN “The church’s one foundation” vss. 3-5 ….. 479
RESPONSIVE READING PSALM 4
(red page 641, gold page 595)
GOSPEL READING
Matthew 28: 16 – 20
(red page 1179, gold page 45)
HYMN “Lord, speak to me”……………………. 767
SERMON “Our Missionary Friends”
OFFERING Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise God all creatures high and low
Praise God in Jesus fully known
Creator, word and Spirit one.
PRAYERS for the People and Good News to share
(please place requests in the basket)
HYMN “Guide me, O thou great Redeemer”……. 651
THE BENEDICTION The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you, the Lord lift His smiling face upon you and give you His peace. Amen
ORGAN POSTLUDE * * * * * * * * * * * *
Last Week Year to date,
Needed $2,575.84 $ 36,122.30
Received $5,515.02 $ 35,644.84
Quote of the week
“People with Goals succeed because they know where they’re going”
~submitted by John & Jean Hopkins
MISSION STATEMENT
“Celebrating with enthusiastic worship and a love for Jesus Christ, St. Andrew’s is a beacon of light for those who desire to connect with God, one another and gain guidance for living.”
Following the Service of Worship this morning the Happy Hour will be held in the Round Room. Everyone is invited to attend.
Our sympathies are extended to the family of John Hopkins on the death of his brother this past week.
Our guest minister this morning is Reverend Robert Jones.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK:
THURSDAY: 7:00 P.M. Choir
SATURDAY: 9:00 A.M. Outdoor clean-up
Lighthouse Kids…Preschoolers are welcome to join the Lighthouse Kids if accompanied by an adult.
We miss our friends…
If you know of someone who needs prayer please contact Helen Fox, or Lois in the church office.
Prayers for: Marjorie Blue, Vera Rollins and Marion Anger.
Rev. Anne needs readers for Sunday mornings. All are welcome! We need many names. So far we have 3.
Birthdays:
May
1 – Robert Jones
1 – Phyllis Way
2 – Rachel Wallridge
Anniversaries:
April
29 – Bruce & Pat Bull
30 – Ray & Irene Allen
Happy Birthday to you!
To Jesus be true
May all of God’s blessings descend upon you.
Jennifer May Anderson’s acceptance at Knox College has impacted her ability to provide leadership to the Lighthouse Kids. After careful consideration Jenn. And Glenn have tendered their resignation as of June 21st, 2009. We are therefore, actively searching for people to share in these responsibilities. Please contact the minister if you are able to help.
Rev. Anne invites the youth, 12 – 19 years to the St. Andy’s Youth Group and Bible Study. It’s an enlightening and fun time. Because Sunday nights are a school night we start at 6:00 P.M. Next one is May 3rd.
May 3rd. Jennifer and Glenn will be off and would like to have a volunteer for the Lighthouse Kids. If you can help please let them know at 613-771-0933.
The Helen Blair Blair W.M.S. would like to thank each and every person for their support and hard work to make the W.M.S. Synodical such an overwhelming success. It is not possible to have done this without the many, many hands it took to bring it all together. Many commented how helpful people were to their needs, the wonderful food and the good service serving the meals, the entertainment, the fellowship received and our beautiful house of worship. Thank you all and God Bless you all for a job well done!
The congregation of St. Andrew’s has nominated two people to eldership; Carol Merrill and Jeanette Globe. The Session has made a motion to receive them on May 3rd during Sunday Service. Welcome Carol and Jeanette.
Just a reminder that next Sunday is Gleaners Food Bank Sunday. The bags of groceries may be left in the basket in the narthex and also cash donations may be placed on the collection plate marked for Gleaners. A suggestion for the month of May is Pasta Sauce.
April 28th at 7:00 P.M. The next Fundraising Committee Meeting. Come join us!
Outdoor Clean-up: Sat. May 2nd from 9:00 – 12:00. Please plan to attend so the outside of the church looks as wonderful as the inside.
The Fundraising Committee is taking orders for Church Aprons. The cost is $25. an apron and orders must be in by June 14th. Order forms are at the back of the Sanctuary. We need a minimum of 25 orders to hold this price.
We need help to form a Multi-Media Team for Sunday morning. If you are interested please speak with the organist.
We are still collecting post cards and used stamps. These may be brought into the church and placed in the container marked for cards or stamps and we will look after getting them to the proper channel.
If you have a quote to share with others in the Sunday Bulletins, please email info@standrewsbelleville.ca.
The PCC Web Daily Devotional website offers inspirational Christian meditations based on everyday experiences as they relate to scripture. The address is http://daily.presbycan.ca and it’s a free email subscription.
Forever Plaid Bus Trip: St. Andrew’s is planning a bus trip to the 1000 Islands Playhouse in Gananoque for the Musical “Forever Plaid” . Tickets are $80 which includes a Buffet Lunch at McNeil’s Landing.The trip is scheduled for Wednesday June 10th.Contact the Church Office at 613-968-8998 for information and tickets.