April 1, 2020
Good day to one and all!
I hope everyone is keeping as well as can be expected during this time of crisis. I know many are chafing at the restrictions, but I hope we can all understand that this time will come to an end! The word from the medical officials all over the media is that this week, the first week of April, will be the critical week in “flattening the curve”, because in theory it will be the week in which everyone who was infected two weeks ago will be reaching the end of the worst of their illness and, by extension, the worst time of their ability to infect others! However, we will still be “locked in place”, more or less, for at least a couple more weeks.
This, of course, means that the church will not be open for Easter, something that I believe has happened only once in its history – in 1919, when the Spanish Flu epidemic caused churches to be closed. Dawn Livingstone has sent over a wonderful article that was written a few years ago regarding the closure of Knox Church during that epidemic, and I imagine Limehouse’s experience was much the same! I will still be recording and broadcasting services on Good Friday morning and on Easter Sunday itself, and I am exploring the theology of “communion with us all in our homes”, thanks to an item that has been circulated by the PCC!
Building Fund Sunday was supposed to be the last Sunday of April, but it looks as though we may be closed until at least the first Sunday of May, so this will have to be reconsidered by Session and the Board alike.
Memorial Sunday was to be the last Sunday of May, but Session has resolved that it would be best if we combined its celebration with that of our 159th Anniversary in September! More details on this decision will come out as time goes on.
Donations and offerings to the church can still be made by mailing your offering envelopes to Bill Karn. While we have been able to make all of our commitments to date, again, we don’t know how long this will last.
Lastly, I hope those of you with computer access are able to enjoy the devotions and Sunday worship services being posted on Knox’s YouTube channel. If you haven’t tuned in yet and have lost the link, you can find it at : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9L5NMnLIPCcIPDz7LmvT8A or by searching for “Knox Presbyterian Church Georgetown” on the YouTube site itself.
Please don’t hesitate to contact either myself, your elder, or someone else from the congregation if you have a need, either pastoral or purchasable, and we can help you with it.
God is with us in this time of trial, and we will get through it by being His Church – not in the building, but in our hearts and in our lives!
Sincerely,
Rev. Steve
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Wednesday 1 April 2020
Wednesday 18 March 2020
COVID-19 update
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Rev. Steve Boose, Minister
Corner of 22SR and 6th Line
c/o 116 Main St. South,
Georgetown, ON, L7G 3E6 Phone (905) 877-7585 (Knox, Georgetown)
Cell: (289) 924-0590
revboose@gmail.com
March 18, 2020
As you may have heard, due to the declaration of a State of Emergency by the Province of Ontario, with a stated request that churches and all other places of worship close to increase “social distancing,” we also will not be opening our doors on Sunday mornings for worship. Knox, and every other church in Halton Hills (as far as I can tell), is similarly closed, as are all events that take place at the churches.
We have no idea how long this
closure will last. We hope that it will only be the three weeks of the
extended March Break period, but there are rumblings that it could be much
longer than that. It is possible that Easter will not be celebrated at
the church, and even if we opened the doors, it would almost certainly not
include communion.
The elders of the congregation – Ted Brown, Cathy Brown, Bill Karn, and Ron Kirkwood – are hopefully going to be reaching out to everyone periodically over the next few weeks to ensure that everyone is doing as well as can be expected. If you find yourself in a situation where the church can help, please reach out to one of them or to me and we will see what we can do for you!
I will still be recording meditations on Sunday mornings and sending them out via the Knox Presbyterian Church Georgetown YouTube channel – the direct link (if you’re reading this on a computer or tablet) is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9L5NMnLIPCcIPDz7LmvT8A.
Other items may be recorded
on there as well for your spiritual edification during this time of crisis.
For the moment, though, I
would say again what I said on Sunday – let’s try to reframe this not as a time
of panic, but a time of pause. Let’s consider how God may be using this
time to bless us, rather than give in to the fear. Let’s see Him at work
in us, with us, and through us, today and every day.
Sincerely,
Rev. Steve
Saturday 14 March 2020
Coronavirus actions at Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Good day all,
With all the concern around the Coronavirus pandemic, Rev Steve and Session have discussed the situation at Limehouse.
Tomorrow, March 15, Limehouse Presbyterian Church will be open for a reduced service, consisting of prayer and meditation.
At that time we'll discuss the future, when and if we will close the church for a few weeks.
In addition to this email, Session members will also be contacting their member lists by telephone, to ensure all have received this message.
If you are uncomfortable about attending tomorrow, by all means, stay at home and we will inform you all of the future.
Sincerely,
Ted Brown
Session Clerk
Friday 13 March 2020
Order of Worship, March 15, 2020
The 3rd Week of Lent
MINISTER:Rev. Steve Boose
CLERK OF SESSION:Ted Brown
ORGANIST:Sharon Dutton
MORNING WORSHIP9:30 a.m.March 15th, 2020
GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP
LENTEN READING:Lent IIIGlenda Benton
SOMETHING TO SEE:
GOD SPEAKS TO US
SCRIPTURES:
(Led by Diane Harley)
APOSTLE’S CREED
Fear of Death
Rev. Steve Boose
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
OFFERTORY:
OFFERING:Presentation of Gifts
THE DOXOLOGY:We Give Thee But Thine Own (vs 1 #661
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
(debts and debtors)
THE DISMISSAL: THE WORD GOES OUT
THE BENEDICTION
THREEFOLD AMEN
GO NOW IN PEACE
POSTLUDE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We welcome you to worship this morning.
May God continue to bless us.
Holy Week Services
Please mark your calendars for our special Holy Week Services.
Maundy Thursday, remembering the Last Supper Jesus shared with His disciples, will be celebrated on April 9th, with a pot-luck supper at 6:30 and the service to begin after dessert. This includes the Lord's Supper.
Good Friday, remembering Jesus' crucifixion and death, will be celebrated at Knox Georgetown,
on April 10th, starting at 10:00 a.m.
Easter Sunday will be April 12th, when we celebrate the resurrection with Holy Communion
Easter lilies will be placed in memory of loved ones on Easter Sunday, April 12th.
If you wish to order a lily, please contact Bill Karn by March 29th.
Cemetery, Board of Managers and Trustees will meet at the church
on Thursday March 26th at 7 p.m.
If you would like to volunteer to bring coffee hour treats, please
see the sign up sheet posted on the bulletin board in the front entrance.
Thank you.
Friday 6 March 2020
Order of Worship, March 08, 2020
The 2nd Week of Lent
MINISTER:Rev. Steve Boose
CLERK OF SESSION:Ted Brown
ORGANIST:Alina Hartley
MORNING WORSHIP9:30 a.m.March 8th, 2020
GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP
LENTEN READING:Lent IISharin Cooper
SOMETHING TO SEE:
GOD SPEAKS TO US
SCRIPTURES:
(Led by Sharin Cooper)
APOSTLE’S CREED
Fear of Circumstances
Rev. Steve Boose
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
OFFERTORY:
OFFERING:Presentation of Gifts
THE DOXOLOGY:We Give Thee But Thine Own (vs 1 #661
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
(debts and debtors)
THE DISMISSAL: THE WORD GOES OUT
THE BENEDICTION
THREEFOLD AMEN
GO NOW IN PEACE
POSTLUDE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We welcome you to worship this morning.
May God continue to bless us, here at Limehouse.
Easter Lilies will be placed in memory of loved ones on Easter Sunday , April 12th .
If you wish to place a lily, speak to Bill Karn 905 877 2346 before or by March 29th.
Holy Week Services - Please mark your calendars now for our special Holy Week services. Maundy Thursday, remembering the Last Supper Jesus shared with His disciples, will be celebrated on April 9th, with a pot-luck supper at 6:30 and the service to begin after dessert (includes the Lord's Supper). Good Friday, remembering Jesus' crucifixion and death, will be celebrated on April 10th, starting at 10:00 a.m. And Easter Sunday itself will be April 12th, and we will celebrate the resurrection with Holy Communion!
Friday 28 February 2020
Order of Worship, March 1st, 2020
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
MINISTER:Rev. Steve Boose
CLERK OF SESSIONTed Brown
ORGANIST:Sharon Dutton
MORNING WORSHIP9:30 a.m.March 1st, 2020
1st Week of Lent
GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP
LENTEN READING: kilo Lent 1Bill Karn
PRAYER OF APPROACH:
SOMETHIUNG TO SEE
GOD SPEAKS TO US
SCRIPTURES:
(Led by Bill Karn)
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
OFFERTORY:
OFFERING:Presentation of Gifts
THE DOXOLOGY:We Give Thee But Thine Own (vs 1 #661
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
THE WORD MADE VISIBLE
HYMN: Here, O My Lord, I See Thee (1-3)# 543
The Apostle’s Creed(see inside back cover of hymn book)
Warrant
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give God thanks and praise.
(Prayers of thanksgiving for the Father's creation are offered. The congregation is invited to join in the ancient hymn…)
…we join with the whole creation to lift our hearts in joyful praise.
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.
(Prayers continue, thanking Jesus for His work among us and the meal that is before us)
…and we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died.
Christ has risen.
Christ will come again.
(The prayer concludes, asking the Holy Spirit to continue to work among us all. The congregation then joins together to offer up The Lord's Prayer.)
Our Father, who art in Heaven,
Hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come, and thy Word 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, the power and the glory,
Forever and ever. Amen.
SHARING THE EEMENTS
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
AMEN
THE DISMISSAL: THE WORD GOES OUT
THE BENEDICTION
THREEFOLD AMEN
GO NOW IN PEACE
POSTLUDE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We welcome you to worship this morning.
May God continue to bless us.
W.A. annual meeting will be held immediately following this morning's worship. Please join us.
Coffee and refreshments.
Please join us as we enjoy fellowship to review events and plan the year ahead.
Questions? Ted, Alison, Rev Steve
Union Church Chili & Jeopardy Night - Union Presbyterian Church is holding their Annual Chili Night with a fun game of Jeopardy on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the church at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are Adults $12.00 and Children $6.00 available at the door. Several varieties of homemade Chili, rolls, salad and a desert with choice of cold and hot drinks.
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