April 30th, 2023 Order of Worship

 

Limehouse Presbyterian Church

April 30^th, 2023

4^th Sunday of Easter

Service Notes and Announcements              

Hymns

410		Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
356		You, Lord, are both Lamb and Shepherd
670		Amazing Grace
475		I am the Church!

Scriptures

Psalm      Psalm 23

OT          

NT           Acts 2:42-47; 1 Peter 2:19-25

Gospel     John 10:1-30 

Sermon: “Be Sheepish”
 

Announcements

·         Georgetown Bread Basket - if you are thinking of making a donation to the Georgetown Bread Basket this month, the items in most need are juice boxes for students, individual pudding cups (preferably Chocolate), Instant Hot Breakfast Cereal, Ketchup and Crackers. Items can be dropped at the food bank, in grocery stores or at Knox and they will be delivered for you.

·         Georgetown Candlelight Tributes: May 4^th, in observance of the 78^th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.  Participants are invited to gather at the Edith St parking lot at 6:30 pm for the silent walk followed by a candle laying at the cenotaph.  Speak to Charles for more information.

·         Rotary Community Dinners at Knox: Supported by Out of the Cold Volunteers: In partnership with the Rotary Club of Georgetown and many of our Out of the Cold Volunteers we will be hosting a series of community dinners based on the model currently being done at St. Andrew’s UC.  The first dinner will be on May 5^th. For more information, speak to Charles.

·         Coronation Service:  Knox will be conducting a two-part service on May 6^th to celebration the Coronation of our new King.  In the first part we will be streaming the Coronation from London in the Church at 5am.  In the second part we will conduct our own service at 9am.  Both will be open to the public. 

· Coronation Day May 6, 2023 – Limehouse Women and Men’s Association is offering English Tea Boxes to Celebrate the Coronation. Each box contains a selection of Tea Sandwiches, Sweet Treats and Tea Bags.  Enjoy by yourself or gather with friends. These are $15.00 each and must be pre -ordered before April 29. Pick up from Limehouse Church between 10:00am and Noon Saturday May 6. To order and for further details contact Cathy Brown 905-702-3883 or browncathym@hotmail.com

·         Joint Worship Service - The five Presbyterian Congregations of Halton Hills are invited to gather at Knox, Georgetown, for a joint service of worship on Sunday, May 7th, service to start at 11:00am!  The theme for the service will be Holy Humour, so bring your funnybone as we celebrate together - "The joy of the Lord is our strength" (Neh. 8:10). 

·         -Thanks, as always, to everyone for your continued support of the work and ministry of our congregations!

Limehouse Presbyterian Church Order of Worship, April 23, 2023

Limehouse Presbyterian Church

April 23^rd, 2023

3^rd Sunday of Easter

St George’s Day Service Notes and Announcements   

Hymns

256		Now The Green Blade Rises
		Leaning On the Everlasting Arms
500		Open My Eyes, That I May See
563		Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ

                                                                                                                                                       

Scriptures

Psalm      Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19

OT          

NT           Acts 2:14a, 36-41; 1 Peter 1:17-23

Gospel    

Sermon: “What Should We Do?”

Announcements

·         Georgetown Bread Basket - if you are thinking of making a donation to the Georgetown Bread Basket this month, the items in most need are juice boxes for students, individual pudding cups (preferably Chocolate), Instant Hot Breakfast Cereal, Ketchup and Crackers. Items can be dropped at the food bank, in grocery stores or at Knox and they will be delivered for you.

·         St George’s AC/Lions Club Breakfast for the Georgetown Breadbasket: See Attached

·         Georgetown Candlelight Tributes: May 4^th , in observance of the 78^th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.  Participants are invited to gather at the Edith St parking lot at 6:30 pm for the silent walk followed by a candle laying at the cenotaph.  Speak to Charles for more information.

·         Rotary Community Dinners at Knox: Supported by Out of the Cold Volunteers: In partnership with the Rotary Club of Georgetown and many of our Out of the Cold Volunteers we will be hosting a series of community dinners based on the model currently being done at St. Andrew’s UC.  The first dinner will be on May 5^th. For more information, speak to Charles.

·         Coronation Service:  Knox will be conducting a two-part service on May 6^th to celebration the Coronation of our new King.  In the first part we will be streaming the Coronation from London in the Church.  In the second part we will conduct our own service.  This will be open to the public.  More details will be forthcoming once we known when the Coronation and coverage will begin.

·         Coronation Day May 6, 2023 – Limehouse Women and Men’s Association is offering English Tea Boxes to Celebrate the Coronation. Each box contains a selection of Tea Sandwiches, Sweet Treats and Tea Bags.  Enjoy by yourself or gather with friends. These are $15.00 each and must be pre -ordered before April 29. Pick up from Limehouse Church between 10:00am and Noon Saturday May 6. To order and for further details contact Cathy Brown 905-702-3883 or browncathym@hotmail.com

·         Prayer Requests

o   - for first responders who meet so many people who are having one of the worst days of their lives, and yet may be falling apart inside themselves

o   - for those who are struggling with ever-higher food prices, and the food banks who are similarly struggling to help them

o   - for those needing services that are being cut due to staffing shortages

o   - for everyone who is crying out for help and wondering if anyone hears them!

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·         -Thanks, as always, to everyone for your continued support of the work and ministry of our congregations!

Limehouse Presbyterian Church

 

April 16^th, 2023

Second Sunday of Easter

Service Notes and Announcements 

                                                                                                                            

Hymns

260		Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks
394		Holy Spirit, Truth Divine
389		Breathe On Me, Breath of God
258		Thine Be the Glory

Scriptures

Psalm      Psalm 16

OT          

NT           Acts 2:14a, 22-32; 1 Peter 1:3-9

Gospel     John 20:19-31

 

Sermon: “Reality Check”

Announcements

·         Georgetown Bread Basket - if you are thinking of making a donation to the Georgetown Bread Basket this month, the items in most need are juice boxes for students, individual pudding cups (preferably Chocolate), Instant Hot Breakfast Cereal, Ketchup and Crackers. Items can be dropped at the food bank, in grocery stores or at Knox and they will be delivered for you.

·         St George’s AC/Lions Club Breakfast for the Georgetown Breadbasket: See Attached

·         Georgetown Candlelight Tributes: May 4^th , in observance of the 78^th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.  Participants are invited to gather at the Edith St parking lot at 6:30 pm for the silent walk followed by a candle laying at the cenotaph.  Speak to Charles for more information.

·         Rotary Community Dinners at Knox: Supported by Out of the Cold Volunteers: In partnership with the Rotary Club of Georgetown and many of our Out of the Cold Volunteers Knoxwill be hosting a series of community dinners based on the model currently being done at St. Andrew’s UC.  The first dinner will be on May 5^th. For more information, speak to Charles.

·         Coronation Service:  Knox will be conducting a two-part service on May 6^th to celebration the Coronation of our new King.  In the first part we will be streaming the Coronation from London in the Church at 5am.  In the second part we will conduct our own service starting at 9am.  This will be open to the public. 

Joint Worship Service - The five Presbyterian Congregations of Halton Hills are invited to gather at Knox, Georgetown, for a joint service of worship on Sunday, May 7th, service to start at 11:00am!  The theme for the service will be Holy Humour, so bring your funnybone as we celebrate together - "The joy of the Lord is our strength" (Neh. 8:10)

·         Coronation Day May 6, 2023 – Limehouse Women and Men’s Association is offering English Tea Boxes to Celebrate the Coronation. Each box contains a selection of Tea Sandwiches, Sweet Treats and Tea Bags.  Enjoy by yourself or gather with friends. These are $15.00 each and must be pre -ordered before April 29. Pick up from Limehouse Church between 10:00am and Noon Saturday May 6. To order and for further details contact Cathy Brown 905-702-3883 or browncathym@hotmail.com

·         -Thanks, as always, to everyone for your continued support of the work and ministry of our congregations!

Limehouse Presbyterian Church Easter Morning Order of Worship April 9th, 2023

 Limehouse Presbyterian Church

April 9^th, 2023

Easter Sunday

Service Notes and Announcements

Hymns

247		Christ the Lord is Risen Today
248		At the Dawning of Salvation
546		Here Is Bread, Here Is Wine
274		Crown Him With Many Crowns

Psalm 

OT 

NT  Gospel     Mark 16:1-8

Sermon: “Good News – He is Risen

Announcements

·         Georgetown Bread Basket - if you are thinking of making a donation to the Georgetown Bread Basket this month, the items in most need are juice boxes for students, individual pudding cups (preferably Chocolate), Instant Hot Breakfast Cereal, Ketchup and Crackers. Items can be dropped at the food bank, in grocery stores or at Knox and they will be delivered for you.

·         The Board of Managers,   Trustees and Cemetery Administrators will meet at the church April 11th at 7.00 pm

·         Coronation Service: Knox will be conducting a two-part service on May 6^th to celebration the Coronation of our new King.  In the first part we will be streaming the Coronation from London in the Church.  In the second part we will conduct our own service.  This will be open to the public.  More details will be forthcoming once we known when the Coronation and coverage will begin.

·         Coronation Day May 6, 2023 – Limehouse Women and Men’s Association is offering English Tea Boxes to Celebrate the Coronation . Each box contains a selection of Tea Sandwiches, Sweet Treats and Tea Bags.  Enjoy by yourself or gather with friends. These are $15.00 each and must be pre -ordered before April 29. Pick up from Limehouse Church between 10:00am and Noon Saturday May 6. To order and for further details contact Cathy Brown 905-702-3883 or browncathym@hotmail.com

·         Prayers for this Week

·         For those feeling like "death" and seeking a "resurrection" in their own lives

·         For those wrapped in darkness and needing a glimpse of God's light

·         For those who cannot see past the end of their own noses, that they may gain a vision of a wider world

·         For those who have reached out in love, whether or not the one being loved has reached back.

·         Thanks, as always, to everyone for your continued support of the work and ministry of our congregations!

Palm Sunday, April 2nd, 2023

                                                Limehouse Presbyterian Church

April 2^nd, 2023

Palm Sunday

Service Notes and Announcement

Hymns

217		Ride On, Ride On In Majesty
215		Filled With Excitement
203		When Jesus the Healer Passed Through Galilee
761		Who's Gonna Tell the Story?

 

                                                                                                                                          Scriptures

Psalm 

Old Testaments

New Testaments Gospel Mark 11:1-11

Sermon: “Good News – Even Better Than Expected

Announcements

·         Maundy Thursday - On Thursday, April 6th, Limehouse will be hosting a Maundy Thursday pot-luck supper with worship to follow.  This time will recall Jesus' Last Supper with His disciples, when He concluded the meal by sharing bread and wine with them as the institution of the communion meal.  Supper will begin at 6pm and will be pure pot-luck - bring something to share!  The worship portion of the evening will begin between 6:45 and 7:00.

·         Georgetown Bread Basket - if you are thinking of making a donation to the Georgetown Bread Basket this month, the items in most need are juice boxes for students, individual pudding cups (preferably Chocolate), Instant Hot Breakfast Cereal, Ketchup and Sugar. Items can be dropped at the food bank, in grocery stores or at Knox and they will be delivered for you.

·         Retiree Men's Luncheon - Knox will be hosting the April meeting of the Retiree Men's Luncheon on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 12 noon. Volunteers will be needed to work in the kitchen, man the buffet table, cut pies, pour tea and coffee and wash dishes. If you are able to help in any of these areas, please advise. Dennis McLay.

·         Coronation Service:  Knox will be conducting a two-part service on May 6^th to celebration the Coronation of our new King.  In the first part we will be streaming the Coronation from London in the Church.  In the second part we will conduct our own service.  This will be open to the public.  More details will be forthcoming once we known when the Coronation and coverage will begin.

·         Coronation Day May 6, 2023 – Limehouse Women and Men’s Association is offering English Tea Boxes to Celebrate the Coronation. Each box contains a selection of Tea Sandwiches, Sweet Treats and Tea Bags.  Enjoy by yourself or gather with friends. These are $15.00 each and must be pre -ordered before April 29. Pick up from Limehouse Church between 10:00am and Noon Saturday May 6. To order and for further details contact Cathy Brown 905-702-3883 or browncathym@hotmail.com

·         Thanks, as always, to everyone for your continued support of the work and ministry of our congregations!

Limehouse Presbyterian Church, 5th Sunday of Lent

 

                            Limehouse Presbyterian Church

March 26^th, 2023

5^th Sunday of Lent

Service Notes and Announcements                                                                                                                           

Hymns

		How Great Is Our God
		Lord, I Lift Your Name On High
210		Hallelujah What A Savior
471		We Are One in the Spirit

Scriptures

Psalm      

OT           

NT           

Gospel     John 12:20-33

 

Sermon: “Good News – For All”

Announcements

·         News from the Women's and Men's Association (WMA) We officially have changed the name of the Women's Association ( WA) to the Women's and Men's Association.  This change will not only make the wording more inclusive, we hope it will encourage men to come out to our meetings to help us plan and fundraise.  Watch for details on the first WMA meeting in the service notes.

·         Coronation Box Fundraiser- May 6^th The WMA will be having our first fundraiser of 2023 on Saturday, May 6th.  We will be selling Coronation Boxes to help celebrate the coronation of King Charles.  Boxes will include sandwiches, sweet treats, and tea.  For more details or to pre-order contact Cathy Brown or watch for more details in the service notes.

·         If you are available on Saturday morning, March 25th, the Easter Basket Brigade needs drivers to help deliver the gift cards to those who will be receiving them!  Please meet at Georgetown Christian Reformed Church (11611 Trafalgar Rd.) at 9:15 on Saturday - you will be given the cards to be delivered and the address to which you are taking them!  God bless, and thanks in advance from the Community Unity team. 

·         Georgetown Bread Basket - if you are thinking of making a donation to the Georgetown Bread Basket this month, the items in most need are juice boxes for students, individual pudding cups (preferably Chocolate), Instant Hot Breakfast Cereal, Ketchup and Sugar. Items can be dropped at the food bank, in grocery stores or at Knox and they will be delivered for you.

·         Coronation Service:  Knox will be conducting a two-part service on May 6^th to celebration the Coronation of our new King.  In the first part we will be streaming the Coronation from London in the Church.  In the second part we will conduct our own service.  This will be open to the public.  More details will be forthcoming once we known when the Coronation and coverage will begin.

·         GFORCe3 is pleased to announce that both Afghan families that they are sponsoring have been accepted to come to Canada this year; one through the United Church of Canada and the other through the Presbyterian Church of Canada.  Thank you to all who have supported us and will continue to do so.  Thank you for your prayers and blessings.

·         Out of the Cold Update: as we near spring we have started to make plans for closing down for the year. Our last night of normal coverage will be April 9th (Easter Sunday). We will then transition to emergency only coverage until the night of April 16th when we will be completely shut down for the year. If spring weather arrives early, we may transition to emergency coverage sooner.

·         Prayers for this Week

·         For various congregations who have seen the end of their road and are making difficult 

·         -Prayers for the Week

- For those struggling to be heard above the noise of the world

- For those being denied or unable to access that most precious commodity, clean water

- For those so filled with rage that they feel like harming others 

- For those so filled with despair that they have lost sight of God's light

·         -Thanks, as always, to everyone for your continued support of the work and ministry of our congregations!