July 6, 2008
WE GATHER
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Sharing the Peace of Christ
Gathering Praise “Lord, I Lift Your Name”
Lord, I lift Your name on high, Lord, I love to sing Your praises.
I'm so glad You're in my life, I'm so glad You came to save us.
You came from heaven to earth, to show the way,
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay;
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky;
Lord, I lift Your name on high.
“Be Still For The Presence”
Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here.
Come, bow before Him now, with reverence and fear.
In Him no sin is found, we stand on holy ground.
Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here.
Greeting and Call to Worship
Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: From the rising up of the sun to the setting of the same
People: The Lord’s name be praised.
Leader: We are in God’s hands from morning ‘til night.
People: We put our trust in God.
Prayer of Adoration & Confession followed by The Lord’s Prayer (debts)
Hymn 822 “All praise to thee, my God, this night”
Time of Conversation
Song of Praise “Open Our Eyes Lord”
Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus,
To reach out and touch Him, and say that we love Him.
Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen,
Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus.
Scripture: Responsive Psalm 121: 1-8 (Pg. 965)
Mark 15: 42-47 (Pg. 1584)
Luke 24: 28-35 (Pg. 1643)
Special Music - “Where No One Stands Alone” – Nelson Freethy
Message: “Evening’s Song”
Rev. Karen Horst
TO RESPOND IN FAITH
Hymn 825 “Saviour, again to your dear name”
Prayer of Dedication for the Offering
Special Music – “The Love of God” – Nelson Freethy
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession
TO GO FORTH IN GOD’S NAME
Closing Hymn 826 “The day you gave us, Lord, has ended”
The Benediction Choral Amen
Welcome to First Church!
We’re glad you’ve joined us this morning.
If you are new to our Church or a visitor, please sign our guest register at
the front door or in the Foyer. Thank you to everyone who participated in
worship today. We would also appreciate it if you would fill out one of the
blue cards located in the pew.
Our greeter this morning is Lorraine Kerswell. Our ushers this morning are
Fraser and Judy Main with Bill and Susan Aiken. They welcome you to First
Church.
This morning the Nursery/Toddler caregivers are Angela Girdwood and Charlotte Jacques. Next Sunday Keith Hull and Kelly Teeple are the caregivers. During the summer months there is a programme for children
ages 3 to grade 3. Jean Lucas is with the children in the yellow gym this
morning.
Children are welcome here at First Church! We have some activity bags available at the back of the Church. Just ask one of the ushers.
During the "Time of Conversation”, the children will come forward then leave for their classes.
Visitors may wish to accompany their child and meet the teacher. For the
months of July and August, we have a programme specially designed for children ages 3 to grade 3. All other children are asked to stay in the service with their parents. Please feel free to ask an usher for one of the activity bags at the back of the Church.
Our Regular Church School Programmes are:
Nursery – Newborn - 2 years old Little Lambs – 3 & 4 year olds
Children and Worship – SK – Grade 1 Treasure Land – Grades 2-8
Our Christian Education Dept. is seeking some Church School teachers and assistants for Children & Worship (kids ages SK & Grade 1) and in Treasure Land (kids in grades 2-3). If you are interested, please speak with Carri Heaslip right away. You can reach her at the Church office by calling 445-4651, Tuesday – Friday from 9:00am – 2:00pm; or at her home at 445-4676. She would love to hear from you!!! The curriculum is great & easy to use and the rewards are tremendous!
July 6-24 – Catherine is away on holidays
July 6-29 – Rev. Tim and Kimberley are away on holidays
July 9 – Bereavement Gathering team meeting at 7:00pm in the Lower
Hall. Come and join us for “Transitioning Loss – A Journey Through Grief”. Binnie Armstrong will be sharing her journey in the loss of her husband Clyde. Come & meet others in our congregation who are working through the loss of a loved one.
July 19 – Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner at 6:00pm. Everyone will meet at
Al and Iris Ewing’s home for a great time of fun, food & felowship.
July 23 – Body & Soul Spa meeting at 7:00pm in the Conference Room
Aug. 11-15 – Vacation Bible Camp!! Registration forms are available at
the Welcome Centre & Church office. Get yours today!!
Aug. 19 – Annual Golf Tournament – Will be held at Wasaga Sands
Golf & Country Club, Tuesday August 19 with a shotgun start at 2:00pm. There is new ownership and new prices. Golf & cart for 9 holes with a steak dinner, salads, potato & dessert, tea, coffee for $52.00. Those wishing to come only for the dinner, the cost is $20.00. There will be a sign up sheet at the Welcome Centre. Keep swinging & contact Betty Baker at 422-1909.
Sept. 27 – Time, Talent & Treasure Auction & Roast Beef Dinner. Tickets
are now available at the Welcome Centre! Get yours today.
Raglan Village is looking for a person to lead a Bible study for seniors. If you are interested, please call Rev. Karen at 445-4651.
 Music
Ministry
Summer Choir – beginning July 6, a summer choir will lead worship at the 10:00am service. If you like to sing, you are most welcome to join the
group. Meet in the Conference Room at 9:40am to review music and
arrange seating. No gowns are worn.
Don Doner will provide the special music at the 10:00am worship
service next week.
If you wish to participate in Music Ministry or have any questions or
suggestions, don’t hesitate to call Catherine at 445-6941.
CHURCH SCHOOL UPDATE
For the summer months our Church School teachers and assistants are taking a well deserved break. May Trott, Elizabeth Perkes and Jean Lucas are volunteering their time in sharing their love for children during the months of July and August.
Thanks May, Elizabeth & Jean!!
Take some time this summer to enjoy God’s wonderful creation together & share His love with a friend!
VBC Snacks (August 11-15)
200 hungry campers & leaders look forward to a yummy snack each morning at Vacation Bible Camp. If you can help with this important aspect of VBC, please sign up at the Welcome Centre.
Menu Items – cookies (no nuts), rice krispie squares (plain), bags of mini-carrots, apples and pretzels
Monetary donations are always welcome to purchase drinks. Thanks in advance!
Questions about snacks? Call Catherine at 445-6941 or email cjbrown1@rogers.com
Please Note the Following:
 ENVIROTHOUGHT
By insulating your electric hot water heater you can reduce your carbon footprint by 26 lbs of C02 per month. Don’t idle your car and you cut down by 730 C02 or 8760 lbs in a year. Do not drive for one day a week and cut down
the C02 by 360 lbs per year.
 Food Bank Sunda! Thank you for supporting this special cause by bringing your non-perishable food items in! Thanks to Binnie Armstrong for
taking our donations to the Salvation Army Food Bank!
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner – July 19 - This will be our second annual barbecue get together of all the Guess Who participants. Yes, we’ll be in one place – no surprise this year. Location this time is at Al & Iris Ewing’s home. Please call Lorna Shackell at 445-5272 or sign up at the Welcome Centre, if you’re interested in attending. This is always a great time of meeting people & enjoying fabulous food.
 Lines from the Library – Who do you thank for all the current books in your church library? You could start with our “young” prototype, May Brubacher, who tirelessly and faithfully, tracks the circulation of the books; and you could end with our youth “tween, computer-savvy” Emily
Newman, who now is processing all our new books. In between these folks, you could thank Paul & Ruth Handy, Joan Maynard & Mary McIlroy. They don’t even get a holiday! Be sure to remember all those of you who donate, or sponsor new resources. E.g. the additional $110.83 earned from your orders through Focus on the Family bookclubs. Your Church Library thanks all of you, our Church family. (See our new books!)
Missing Items: we are still missing some tables from the Lower Hall. It’s sometimes easy to forget to return items you’ve borrowed. Please call the office to make sure the Church is open so we can get these back asap!
Pictures are available at the Welcome Centre. Bob Grant has been our trusty photographer for different events throughout the year. Please check
out the Welcome Centre & take yours home. Thanks Bob!
Due to the Stat holiday on Tuesday, July 1, the Church office will be
closed that day.
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