August 13, 2023 Order of Worship

Limehouse and Knox Presbyterian Churches

Hymns

  

 

275		Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun
344		The Wise May Bring Their Learning
483		Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken

 

Scriptures

Psalm​ Psalm 119:129-136

OT​

NT​

Gospel​Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

 

Sermon: “Summer Parables III - "The Kingdom of God is Like…"”

 

Knox Duty Elder: Susan Aiken

Knox Announcements

• Coffee Hour: There are currently many open spots available for Coffee Hour over the next many weeks.  If you are able, please sign up on the sheet in the hallway next to the phone, orspeak to Charles. 

• Georgetown Bread Basket - the local food bank is experiencing unusual demand on their shelves this summer and if you are considering making a donation, the following items are most needed - Canned Meat, Juice Boxes, Instand Puddings, Ketchup and Crackers.  Donations may be dropped off at the food bank or at the church and they will be delivered for you.

• From Community Unity: A wonderful Ukrainian family that we had the privilege of working with through the Easter Basket Brigade (subsequently found jobs via Lois Fraser etc) is looking to move to Milton to be closer to their work/school and looking for rental housing.  Ideally looking at paying around $2,000 per month and would like to find a place ASAP as the other family that they were living with is moving to Toronto.  If anyone is able, or knows someone who is able, please let us know.

• Limehouse Announcements 

o Celebration of Life for Ron Clow: Reception in church basement Aug 19th. 

o  Session Meeting Aug 24th.

o 6th line/ 22nd Sideroad Road Construction: Note the road construction  from 6th line /22 Sideroad to Hwy 7 is scheduled to last until Oct 30.

o Church Anniversary September 24.

o Heritage Designation: Info on this designation is on the bulletin board by the front entrance.

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

 

Order of Worship, June 25th, 2023

 

Limehouse Presbyterian Church

June 25^th, 2023
4^th Sunday after Pentecost
Service Notes and Announcement 
Hymns

340 At The Name of Jesus 326 Give To the Winds Thy Fears His Eye Is On the Sparrow 570 I Have Decided To Follow Jesus

Scriptures

Psalm      Psalm 86; 1-10, 16-17

OT           Genesis 21:8-21

NT           Romans 6:1b-11

Gospel     Matthew 10:24-39

 

Sermon: “Wayward Thinking”

 Announcements

·         ·         Summer Offerings: As the Church will be closed for five weeks in July this is a reminder that we have recurring payments every month totalling $2314.75
So while the church is closed, we still need to pay Rev. Steve’s stipend allowances and pension plus heat/ hydro (equal billing).
Any extra on the offering plate would be greatly appreciated.

·         ·         Building Fund and Toonie update from Glenda Benton: We have $ 269.43 in Toonies for the Food Bank.  Balance in the building fund account is $3,672.28.

·         ·         July Services at Knox - Due to the current shortage in supply preachers in the Presbytery of Brampton, Knox will be taking advantage of our relationship with St. Paul's, Nobleton, over the first four weeks of July in order to show services from there during our worship time on July 2, 9, 16, and 23!  Rev. Steve will be back from his time away for the July 30th service, but ALL of those July services will take place at 10:00 a.m. instead of our normal 11:00 start time!  The Rev. Dr. Jeff Loach is a colleague and friend of Rev. Steve, clerk of the Presbytery of Oak Ridges, and teaches at Tyndale University and Seminary on a part-time basis.  Before Haydn came to play for us at Knox, he was playing at Nobleton's Sunday services.  We are blessed to have Rev. Jeff's services as a resource at this time! 

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

Order of Worship. June 18th, 2023

Limehouse Presbyterian Church

June 18^th, 2023

3^rd Sunday after Pentecost 

Service Notes and Announcements

                                                                                                                             

Hymns

687 Blessed Assurance 292 Father, I Adore You 382 Spirit of God, Descend Standing On the Promises

Scriptures

Psalm      Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19

OT           

NT           Romans 5:1-8

Gospel     Matthew 9:35-10:8 

 

Sermon: “Pressed But Not Crushed”

              Announcements

 

·         Summer Offerings: As the Church will be closed for five weeks in July this is a reminder that we have recurring payments every month totalling $2314.75
So while the church is closed, we still need to pay Rev. Steve’s stipend allowances and pension plus heat/ hydro (equal billing).
Any extra on the offering plate would be greatly appreciated.

·         Building Fund and Toonie update from Glenda Benton: We have $ 269.43 in Toonies for the Food Bank.  Balance in the building fund account is $3,672.28.

·         July Services at Knox - Due to the current shortage in supply preachers in the Presbytery of Brampton, Knox will be taking advantage of our relationship with St. Paul's, Nobleton, over the first four weeks of July in order to show services from there during our worship time on July 2, 9, 16, and 23!  Rev. Steve will be back from his time away for the July 30th service, but ALL of those July services will take place at 10:00 a.m. instead of our normal 11:00 start time!  The Rev. Dr. Jeff Loach is a colleague and friend of Rev. Steve, clerk of the Presbytery of Oak Ridges, and teaches at Tyndale University and Seminary on a part-time basis.  Before Haydn came to play for us at Knox, he was playing at Nobleton's Sunday services.  We are blessed to have Rev. Jeff's services as a resource at this time! 

·         Please Pray For

- For the farmers who always hope for the right balance between rain and heat in the growing months

- For the students (and teachers) looking forward to the end of school and the start of vacation

- For those who are entering the workforce at the bottom, and those who are retiring after long careers

- For the broken, the depressed, the grieving, the overburdened, and the lost, that they may yet be assured that God loves and cares for them!

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

Order of Worship, June 11, 2023

Limehouse Presbyterian Church

June 11^th, 2023

2^nd Sunday after Pentecost 

Service Notes and Announcements

                                                                                                                             

Hymns

331 The God of Abraham Praise Trust and Obey 646 Lead Me, Jesus, I Will Follow 634 Will You Come And Follow Me?

Scriptures

Psalm      Psalm 33:1-12

OT           Genesis 12:1-9

NT           Romans 4:13-15

Gospel     Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

 

Sermon: “Gone Walkabout”

 

 Announcements

·         Rotary Community Dinners at Knox: Our next dinner will be July 7^th at 6:00 pm.   Speak to Charles for more information.

·         July Services - Due to the current shortage in supply preachers in the Presbytery of Brampton, Knox will be taking advantage of our relationship with St. Paul's, Nobleton, over the first four weeks of July in order to show services from there during our worship time on July 2, 9, 16, and 23!  Rev. Steve will be back from his time away for the July 30th service, but ALL of those July services will take place at 10:00 a.m. instead of our normal 11:00 start time!  The Rev. Dr. Jeff Loach is a colleague and friend of Rev. Steve, clerk of the Presbytery of Oak Ridges, and teaches at Tyndale University and Seminary on a part-time basis.  Before Haydn came to play for us at Knox, he was playing at Nobleton's Sunday services.  We are blessed to have Rev. Jeff's services as a resource at this time! 

·         Building Fund and Toonie update from Glenda Benton: We have $ 269.43 in Toonies for the Food Bank.  Balance in the building fund account is $3,672.28.

·         Please Pray For

- For those struggling to breathe with all the smoke in the air

- For those struggling to breathe in the breath of God, the ruach (breath of life) that God provides

- For those going back to their congregations after a week at General Assembly

- For those stepping out into the wilderness to try to find the way that leads to a new encounter with God!

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

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Limehouse Presbyterian Church 

Sixth Line at 22 Sideroad

Limehouse, Ontario

 

Limehouse Presbyterian Church

June 4^th, 2023

1^st Sunday after Pentecost 

Communion (Non-Carded)

Service Notes and Announcements

 

                                                                                                                             

Hymns

328 This Is My Father's World 435 All Things Bright and Beautiful 543 Here, O My Lord, I See Thee (1-3) 543 Here, O My Lord, I See Thee (4-7)

                                                                                                                                                        

Scriptures

Psalm      Psalm 8

OT           Genesis 1:1-2:4a

NT           2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Gospel     Matthew 28:16-20

 

Sermon: “In the Beginning”

 

Announcements

·          Celebration of Life for Paul Campbell at Blue Springs Golf Course (Acton) - June 4th, 1:00-3:00.  Liz, Scott and Jennifer will be saying a few words at 2:00.

·         Knox is looking for a new Bookkeeper: Please contact Jim Colter at 905-877-8805 or Charles Veale at knoxgeorgetown@gmail.com

·         Next Community Dinner: June 2^nd, tonight at Knox, Doors Open at 5:30 pm. Everyone is welcome.

·         Please Pray For

·         - For those still fleeing the wildfires in the west and east, and for those fighting them as well

·         - For those who are trying to return us to a better state of stewardship of the world that God has given us

·         - For those who disagree with us, that we may still love them with the love of the Father

·         - For those who are uncertain about the future, that they may remember that God is with them in and through all things

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

Limehouse Presbyterian Church Order of Worship, May 28, 2023

Limehouse Presbyterian Church

May 28^th,2023

Pentecost

Memorial Service

Service Notes and Announcements

                                                                                                                             

Hymns

			Sweet Hour of Prayer
			Holy Ground
			Where the Spirit of the Lord Is
399			Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness

                                                                                                                                                        

Scriptures

Psalm      Psalm 104:24-35

OT           

NT           Acts 2:1-21, 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13

Gospel     John 20:19-23

 

Sermon: “The Gift of the Spirit”

Announcements

·          Celebration of Life for Paul Campbell at Blue Springs Golf Course (Acton) - June 4th, 1:00-3:00.  Liz, Scott and Jennifer will be saying a few words at 2:00.

·         ·         Memorial Day Service: May 28 at 11:00 am. We are planning an outdoor service (weather permitting) so please bring a lawn chair.  Luncheon will be served in the basement after the service but may be taken outdoors if weather allows.

·         Next Community Dinner: June 2nd. For more information, speak to Charles or Rev Steve

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