Reverend Peter Barrow update April 30, 2015

Good morning, all.

 

I just heard from Peter’s daughter that he is up, taking short walks around ICU and hobnobbing with anyone who will chat with him – sounds exactly like the Peter we know and love, right?  Well, he’s still waiting on blood tests and there’s one other item that they are hoping to have clear up before they can proceed any further on the road to any kind of surgery. 

 

However, an email address has been set up to allow him to receive messages!  So, should anyone feel so moved, please address anything to peterbarrow32@outlook.com and he should get it forthwith!  I have apologized in advance for any flood of message that may come his way – he doesn’t actually get them personally, but his daughters read them to him (please take that into account when you are writing anything).

 

I hope this brightens your day, at least a little bit.

 

In Christ,

Rev. Steve

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Order of Worship, April 26, 2015

Limehouse Presbyterian Church

Limehouse, Ontario

MINISTER:   Rev. Steve Boose

CLERK OF SESSION:   Ted Brown

ORGANIST:   Josh Lim

MORNING WORSHIP 9:30 a.m.   April 26th, 2015

GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP

PRELUDE

INTROIT: Holy, Holy, Holy vs. 1  # 299

CALL TO WORSHIP:

HYMN:  All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name    #363

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

CONGREGATION’S LIFE AND MINISTRY:  Elder Cathy Brown

CHILDREN’S HYMN:    The Lord’s My Shepherd   # 11

GOD SPEAKS TO US

SCRIPTURES:           

Responsive Reading:   Psalm 23   (pg 544)

                                                                (Led by Cathy Brown)

NEW TESTAMENT:                Acts 4: 5-12   (pg 1080)

                                                1 John 3: 16-24 (pg 1209)

                                                John 10: 11-18   (pg 1062)

APOSTLES CREED

 HYMN:        How Sweet The Name of Jesus Sounds (vv 1,2,4) # 357

SERMON:  Divine Protection  Rev. Steven Boose

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD

OFFERTORY:     

OFFERING      Presentation of Gifts

THE DOXOLOGY We give Thee but Thine own (verse 1) # 661

                        We give Thee but Thine own,

                        Whate’er the gift may be;
                        All that we have is Thine alone,

                        A trust, O Lord, from Thee.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts and debtors)

HYMN:  Crown Him With Many Crowns  #274

THE DISMISSAL: THE WORD GOES OUT

THE BENEDICTION AND THREE FOLD CHORAL AMEN

CHOIR AND CONGREGATION:    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.

POSTLUDE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We welcome you, our Church family, to worship this morning. May God continue to bless us here at Limehouse.  

If you are interested in becoming a full member of the congregation, Rev. Steve will be holding classes/Q&A sessions in May. Please let him know if you would like to come out. The Session has resolved to receive any new members on June 7th, before Communion is celebrated on that day.


This Sunday we celebrate Building Fund Sunday . There are no specific projects planned for this year. However, donations will be gratefully received to build up our funds for maintenance and future projects (such as painting the Church).  Please write in Building Fund in the OTHER line on your offering envelope or use BUILDING FUND envelopes from the back table. 
 

MOMENT FOR MISSION: Sunday April 26

April 25 – 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.

Order of Worship, April 19, 2015

Limehouse Presbyterian Church

Limehouse, Ontario

 

GUEST SPEAKER:   Mr. Eric Walton

CLERK OF SESSION:    Ted Brown

ORGANIST:      Josh Lim

MORNING WORSHIP 9:30 a.m.    April 19th, 2015

 

 

GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP

PRELUDE

 

INTROIT: Holy, Holy, Holy vs. 1  # 299

 

CALL TO WORSHIP:

 

HYMN:       O Master Let Me Walk With Thee   #642

 

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

 

CONGREGATION’S LIFE AND MINISTRY:    Elder Bill Sanford

 

CHILDREN’S HYMN:   I Have Decided to Follow Jesus      #570

 

GOD SPEAKS TO US

 

SCRIPTURES:           

 

Responsive Reading:   Psalm 121    (pg 612)

                                                                (Led by Bill Sanford)

OLD TESTAMENT:    Isaiah 52: 13-15                  (pg 731)

NEW TESTAMENT:     2 Corinthians 4: 1-15  (pg 1144)

                                                Matthew 22: 36-40  (pg 980)

 

APOSTLES CREED

HYMN:        Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine                           # 687 

SERMON:  The Church and its Priceless Treasures

                                                                        Mr. Eric Walton

 

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD

 

OFFERTORY:      Lord I Need You                                  Eric Walton

OFFERING Presentation of Gifts

 

THE DOXOLOGY We give Thee but Thine own (verse 1) # 661

                        We give Thee but Thine own,

                        Whate’er the gift may be;
                        All that we have is Thine alone,

                        A trust, O Lord, from Thee.

 

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts and debtors)

 

HYMN:       There Is a Redeemer                                   #358

 

THE DISMISSAL: THE WORD GOES OUT

 

THE BENEDICTION AND THREE FOLD CHORAL AMEN

 

CHOIR AND CONGREGATION:    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.

 

POSTLUDE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

We welcome you, our Church family, to worship this morning. May God continue to bless us here at Limehouse.  We welcome Eric Walton  to the pulpit this morning.

 

 If you are interested in becoming a full member of the congregation, Rev. Steve will be holding classes/Q&A sessions in May. Please let him know if you would like to come out. The Session has resolved to receive any new members on June 7th, before Communion is celebrated on that day.

 

Our Mission 2015:  Toonies will be collected and donated to Links2Care.

These donations are to be directed towards the purchase of gift cards for Acton youth in need. Alison Murray Brown and Bill Sanford will purchase gift cards on a quarterly basis and forward these cards to Links2Care. This organization will use their skill and discretion for the distribution. Please continue to give and support the less fortunate.

Committee Meeting Monday, April 20^th, 2015 7 p.m.

Rev. Steve will lead us in discussion and plans as we meet to form committees and share ideas for special events. Those present will help plan and assist with Community Barbecue, Harvest Dinner, Holiday Market Bazaar and Live Nativity.

Please come and share your thoughts and time.

 Spring clean up April 25th, 2015          If you are able to help clean the church building or church and cemetery grounds,  please join us at 9 a.m. Contact Cathy Brown or Bill Karn for details. Please bring rakes and shovels for outdoor work. Lunch will be provided.

 Building Fund Sunday, April 26^th:            There are no specific projects planned for this year.However, donations will be gratefully received to build up our funds for maintenance and future projects (such as painting the Church).  Please write in Building Fund in the OTHER line on your offering envelope or use BUILDING FUND envelopes from the back table.

 

MOMENT FOR MISSION: April 22 – Earth Day

Maria de los Angeles used to depend on purchasing expensive produce at the market in order to feed her family. All that has changed now because of a Presbyterian World Service & Development program which works to help farmers in her region end hunger by planting new types of fruits and vegetables and diversifying diets. The program is also ensuring that farmers know how to deal with Nicaragua’s often-dry climate. Maria has learned how to collect and recycle leaves to help trap moisture in the soil and make organic fertilizers. This resourcefulness is allowing Maria and other farmers like her to succeed. Maria is careful to give back what she takes, by helping to nurture her small piece of land by planting new trees and using environmentally sustainable farming techniques—and sharing this knowledge with her children and community to help ensure better futures for all.

PWS&D helps farmers care for creation

 

Order of Worship, April 12, 2015

Limehouse Presbyterian Church

Limehouse, Ontario

 

GUEST SPEAKER:   Mr. Vince Vetro

CLERK OF SESSION:    Ted Brown

ORGANIST:   Josh Lim

MORNING WORSHIP 9:30 a.m.    April 12^th, 2015

GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP

PRELUDE

 

INTROIT: Holy, Holy, Holy vs. 1 # 299

 

CALL TO WORSHIP:

 

HYMN:  Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness    #399

 

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

 

CONGREGATION’S LIFE AND MINISTRY:    Elder Ted Brown

 

CHILDREN’S HYMN:  The Wise May Bring Their learning  #344

GOD SPEAKS TO US

SCRIPTURES:           

 

Responsive Reading Psalm 133  (pg 615)

                                                                (Led by Ted Brown)

OLD TESTAMENT:   Zechariah 4:6   (pg 941)

NEW TESTAMENT:    Acts 4: 13    (pg 1080)

                                     

 

APOSTLES CREED

 HYMN:        Open My Eyes, That I May See   # 500

 

SERMON:  Ordinary People Doing the Extraordinary

                                                                                       Mr. Vince Vetro

 

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD

OFFERTORY:

OFFERING Presentation of Gifts

 

THE DOXOLOGY We give Thee but Thine own (verse 1) # 661

                        We give Thee but Thine own,

                        Whate’er the gift may be;
                        All that we have is Thine alone,

                        A trust, O Lord, from Thee.

 

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts and debtors)

 

HYMN: Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ # 563

 

THE DISMISSAL: THE WORD GOES OUT

 

THE BENEDICTION AND THREE FOLD CHORAL AMEN

 

CHOIR AND CONGREGATION:    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.

 

POSTLUDE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

We welcome you, our Church family, to worship this morning. May God continue to bless us here at Limehouse.  

 

If you are interested in becoming a full member of the congregation, Rev. Steve will be holding classes/Q&A sessions in May. Please let him know if you would like to come out. The Session has resolved to receive any new members on June 7th, before Communion is celebrated on that day.

 

Our Mission 2015

This year Toonies will be collected and donated to Links2Care.

These donations are to be directed towards the purchase of gift cards for Acton youth in need. Alison Murray Brown and Bill Sanford will purchase gift cards on a quarterly basis and forward these cards to Links2Care. This organization will use their skill and discretion for the distribution. Please continue to give and support the less fortunate.

 

Committee Meeting Tuesday April 21st 7 p.m.

Rev. Steve will lead us in discussion and plans as we meet to form

committees and share ideas for special events. Those present will help plan and assist with Community Barbecue, Harvest Dinner, Holiday Market Bazaar and Live Nativity. Please come and share your thoughts and time.

 

Spring clean up April 25th, 2015  If you are able to help clean the church building or church and cemetery grounds,  please join us at 9 a.m. Contact Cathy Brown or Bill Karn for details.  Lunch will be provided.

 

Building Fund Sunday, April 26th
There are no specific projects planned for this year. However, donations will be gratefully received to build up our funds for maintenance and future projects (such as painting the Church).  Please write in Building Fund in the OTHER line on your offering envelope or use BUILDING FUND envelopes from the back table.

Order of Worship, April 05, 2015

Limehouse Presbyterian Church

Limehouse, Ontario

 

MINISTER :    Reverend Steven Boose

CLERK OF SESSION:  Ted Brown

ORGANIST:    Josh Lim

April 5^th, 2015

EASTER SUNDAY COMMUNION

GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP

PRELUDE

INTROIT: Holy, Holy, Holy  vs. 1   # 299

CALL TO WORSHIP:

 

HYMN:        Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks   # 260

CONGREGATION’S LIFE AND MINISTRY           Elder Bill Karn 

GOD SPEAKS TO US

SCRIPTURES 

RESPONSIVE PSALM:   Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24   (pg 606)

                                                                             (Led By Bill Karn)

OLD TESTAMENT:    Isaiah 25: 6-9   (pg 698)

 

NEW TESTAMENT:  Acts 10: 34-43      (pg 1089)

                                      Mark 16: 1-8    (pg 1010)

 

SERMON:   “Heirs to the Covenant!”

                                                                    REVEREND STEVE BOOSE

 

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD

 

OFFERING  Presentation of Gifts

THE DOXOLOGY We give Thee but Thine own (verse 1)

          We give Thee but Thine own,    Whate’er the gift may be;
          All that we have is Thine alone, A trust, O Lord, from Thee.

 

PRAYER OF DEDICATION 

THE WORD MADE VISIBLE

The Invitation

Hymn  All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly   # 534

                   (Communion Cards Will be Collected at this time)

The Apostle’s Creed     (see inside back cover of hymn book)

Passing of the Peace

Warrant

 

Great Prayer of Thanksgiving

Leader:        The Lord be with you.

All:              And also with you.

Leader:        Lift up your hearts.

All:              We lift them up to the Lord.

Leader:        Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

All:              It is right to give God thanks and praise.

(The prayer begins by approaching the aspect of God as Creator, Father, Life-giver, being thankful for all that we have been given, especially the gift of Jesus Christ.  The segment concludes with words to the effect of…)

Leader:        We join with the whole creation to lift our hearts in joyful praise, saying together…

 

All:    Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,

          Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

          Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

 

(The prayer continues, with a focus now on Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Redeemer, and how He gave us the communion meal to unify us in one heart, one spirit, and one faith.  This segment concludes as…)

 

Leader:        We proclaim the mystery of faith, saying:

All:              Christ has died.

Christ has risen.

Christ will come again.

 

We come to the final segment of the prayer, addressing the Holy Spirit, moving from thankfulness for what has been done to intercessions regarding what may yet be.  A time of silent supplication may mark this time, after which we conclude with The Lord’s Prayer (debts).

 

Hear us as we pray boldly with the words that He taught us as we say together, Our Father…Amen.

Sharing the Elements 

Prayer After Communion 

Amen 

HYMN:  Jesus Christ is Risen Today!  # 243 

THE DISMISSAL: THE WORD GOES OUT 

THE BENEDICTION

CHOIR AND CONGREGATION: 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. 

THREE FOLD CHORAL AMEN 

POSTLUDE