Limehouse Presbyterian Church

Limehouse Presbyterian Church

Spreading God's Word to the Limehouse Community for 160 years

Sunday morning worship services are held at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to join in Praising God in 'the little church on the hill'

Saturday 27 June 2015

Order of Worship, June 28, 2015


Limehouse Presbyterian Church

Limehouse, Ontario

 

MINISTER:   Rev. Steve Boose

CLERK OF SESSION:   Ted Brown

ORGANIST:     Josh Lim

MORNING WORSHIP 9:30 a.m. June 28 th, 2015

 

GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP

PRELUDE

 

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

 

CALL TO WORSHIP:

 

HYMN:       Sing A New Song Unto The Lord    # 422

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

 

CONGREGATION’S LIFE AND MINISTRY:    Elder Ted Brown

 

CHILDREN’S HYMN:   God Will Take Care Of You    (insert)

 

GOD SPEAKS TO US

 

SCRIPTURES:

 

RESPONSIVE READING:   Psalm 130  (pg 614)

                                                                                                Led by Ted Brown

 

OLD TESTAMENT:       Samuel 1: 1, 17-27    (pg 295)

NEW TESTAMENT:      2 Corinthians 8: 7-15   (pg 1146)

                                      Mark 5: 21-43   (pg 995)

 

APOSTLE’S CREED

 

HYMN:    Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song   # 665

 

SERMON:   BALANCING ACT         Rev. Steve 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)  IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO REQUIRES SPECIAL PRAYERS, PLEASE LET REV. STEVE KNOW AT THIS TIME

 

HYMN:       Help Us Accept Each Other                                # 632

 

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.   

 

Financial Update

Limehouse Church is not permitted to" piggy-back" onto Knox's investments with the PCC. The Ontario Security Commission's rules are specific that no individual congregation can be an investor in the CIF fund without the required $150 000.  The church managers are investigating alternative investment options as discussed at our congregational meeting in March. 

Ray Denny , Chairman, Board of Managers

 

Limehouse Church will be closed for the month of July.  Worship with us again on August 2nd at 9:30 a.m.

 

Financial Report for end of June 2015
Even though our church is closed for July, our major expenses (Minister’s stipend, congregational rates, heating (i.e., equal billing) and hydro etc.) continue all through July and amount to almost $2,200 for July.   Even with our pre-authorized debit, we need almost $1,500 to break even for the month of July. Your continued financial support and faithfulness are constant and appreciated.  May God continue to bless us, here at Limehouse.

Bill Sanford, Treasurer

 

Cemetery Update
The Trustees and Board of Managers will be having a small wooden garden shed erected at the west end of the cemetery.  Much needed storage for our contracted services will be provided. Cremation opening items, plywood storage and tools will be made available with no need for church accessibility by our outside contractors. Walls and roof colours will blend with the neighbour's workshop and our existing buildings.
Trustees, Bruce Coles, Bill Karn, Bill Kirkwood


 BBQ Sunday August 9th 5 to 7 p.m.

Our church and Limehouse Hall are jointly raising funds for David and Kristin Cairns.  Join us at the church for hamburgers, hotdogs, cold drinks and fellowship. All donations will be presented to David and Kristin to help with the rebuilding of their home after the fire in December 2013. Bring your lawn chair!

Friday 19 June 2015

Order of Worship, June 21, 2015



Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Limehouse, Ontario

MINISTER:  Rev. Steve Boose
CLERK OF SESSION:  Ted Brown
ORGANIST: Josh Lim
MORNING WORSHIP  9:30 a.m.   June 21st, 2015

GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE

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

CALL TO WORSHIP:

HYMN:       Be Thou My Vision    # 461

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

CONGREGATION’S LIFE AND MINISTRY:      Elder Bill Karn

CHILDREN’S HYMN:    The Battle Belongs to the Lord  (Insert)

GOD SPEAKS TO US

SCRIPTURES:

RESPONSIVE READING:   Psalm 9: 9-20  (pg 535)
                                                                                                Led by Bill Karn

OLD TESTAMENT:   1 Samuel 17: 1, 4-11, 19-23, 32-49  (pg 278)
NEW TESTAMENT:      2 Corinthians 6: 1-13    (pg 1145)
                                      Mark 4: 35-41   (pg 994)

HYMN:                 Thou, Whose Almighty Word  # 291

SERMON:             FACING  DOWN GIANTS      Rev. Steve 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:       Praise to The Lord, the Almighty                     # 321

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

IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO REQUIRES SPECIAL PRAYERS, PLEASE LET REV. STEVE KNOW DURING THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Financial Update
Limehouse Church is not permitted to" piggy-back" onto Knox's investments with the PCC. The Ontario Security Commission's rules are specific that no individual congregation can be an investor in the CIF fund without the required $150 000.  The Church Managers are investigating alternative investment options as discussed at our congregational meeting in March. 
Ray Denny, Chairman
Board of Managers

Limehouse Church will be closed for the month of July. Worship with us again on August 2nd at 9:30 a.m.  During July, Knox will be having their worship services at 10:00.
 
BBQ Sunday August 9th 5 to 7 p.m.
Our church and Limehouse Hall are jointly raising funds for David and Kristin Cairns. Join us at the church for hamburgers, hotdogs, cold drinks and fellowship. All donations will be presented to David and Kristin to help with the rebuilding of their home after the fire in December 2013. Bring your lawn chair!

Cemetery Update
The Trustees and Board of Managers will be having a small wooden garden shed erected at the west end of the cemetery. Much needed storage for our contracted services will be provided. Cremation opening items, plywood storage and tools will be made available with no need for church accessibility by our outside contractors. Walls and roof colours will blend with the neighbour's workshop and our existing buildings.

MOMENT FOR MISSION -  Sunday June 21
Responding to God’s call for justice
PresbyteriansSharing supports Justice Ministries as it works with congregations to sow seeds of hope and respond to the justice imperatives of the gospel. Staff work with churches and presbyteries that are caring for creation, advocating for stronger social programs to assist low income neighbours and building up relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. In June, congregations are invited mark the closing event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Aboriginal Day Sunday, June 21, 2015.
- PresbyteriansSharing promotes justice

Friday 12 June 2015

Order of Worship, June 14, 2015



Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Limehouse, Ontario

MINISTER:  Rev. Steve Boose
CLERK OF SESSION:  Ted Brown
ORGANIST:   Josh Lim
MORNING WORSHIP  9:30 a.m.   June 14th, 2015

GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE

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

CALL TO WORSHIP:

HYMN:       All Things Bright And Beautiful    # 435

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

CONGREGATION’S LIFE AND MINISTRY:      Elder Cathy Brown

CHILDREN’S HYMN:    This Is My Father’s World   #328
  
GOD SPEAKS TO US

SCRIPTURES:

RESPONSIVE READING:      Psalm 92: 1-4, 12-15  (pg 590)
                                                                                                Led by Cathy Brown

HYMN:                 Let All Things Now Living  #338

SERMON:             SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL Rev.  Steve 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:       Great Is Thy Faithfulness  # 398

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

IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO REQUIRES SPECIAL PRAYERS, PLEASE LET REV. STEVE KNOW DURING THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Limehouse Church will be closed for the month of July.
Worship with us again on August 2nd at 9:30 a.m.
 
BBQ Sunday August 9th 5 to 7 p.m.
Our church and Limehouse Hall are jointly raising funds for David and Kristin Cairns. Join us at the church for hamburgers, hotdogs, cold drinks and fellowship. All donations will be presented to David and Kristin to help with the rebuilding of their home after the fire in December 2013.  Bring your lawn chair!

The Lending Journey It is with great disappointment that The Lending Journey, the charity under whose auspices Rev. Steve and Kathy went to Nicaragua in April, has had to suspend its operations in Nicaragua.  There is no one “easy fix” factor that led to this decision; it was through an accumulation of factors that, unfortunately, can not be overcome at this time.  Please pray for Vince Vetro and the rest of the Board of the David/Jonathan Project (the larger overseeing organization) in this difficult time.

Friday 5 June 2015

Order of Worship, June 07, 2015

Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Limehouse, Ontario
MINISTER : Reverend Steven Boose
CLERK OF SESSION: Ted Brown
ORGANIST: Josh Lim
MORNING WORSHIP 9:30 a.m. June 7th, 2015

COMMUNION SUNDAY
GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE
INTROIT: Holy, Holy, Holy  vs. 1 # 299
CALL TO WORSHIP:

HYMN: Praise the Lord With the Sound of the Trumpet # 466

CONGREGATION’S LIFE AND MINISTRY Elder Bill Sanford

GOD SPEAKS TO US
SCRIPTURES

RESPONSIVE PSALM: Psalm 138 (pg 617)
(Led By Bill Sanford)

NEW TESTAMENT: 2 Corinthians 4:13 – 5:1 (pg 1144)

HYMN: When The Poor Ones # 762

SERMON: “This Earthly Tent” 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 Here, O My Lord, I See Thee (vv 1-3) # 543
(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: Here, O My Lord, I See Thee (vv 4-7) # 543

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