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CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
March 29, 2015 – 10:30 a.m. ~ Palm Sunday / Confirmation and the Sacrament of Baptism ~
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GOD SPEAKS TO US
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
OLD TESTAMENT (p. 681)
OUR APPROACH TO GOD
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ANTHEM – Hosanna to the Son of David
(Please see insert for words.)
J. S. Bach
NEW TESTAMENT (p. 83)
A MOMENT OF SILENCE
Luke 19:28-44
Lector: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
THE CALL TO WORSHIP
* HYMN – All glory, laud and honour
Isaiah 50:4-10
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* HYMN – I love to hear the story
PRAYERS OF ADORATION, CONFESSION & PARDON
SERMON: ‘JESUS: SOVEREIGN OR SIMPLETON’
The Rev. Harry McWilliams
ANTHEM - CHOIR & CHILDREN - Hosanna
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
THE OFFERING
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM / CONFIRMATION
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HYMN – Hosanna, loud hosanna
ANTHEM – Ave verum corpus
Byrd
(Please see insert for words.)
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PREAMBLE
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THE CONFIRMATION / BAPTISM
RECEPTION INTO THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH
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THE AARONIC BLESSING – The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord
make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up His
countenance upon you and give you peace.
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER: IN UNISON
Holy God, Father of us all, remind us of your promise given in our own baptism, and
renew our trust in you. You have called us from death to life and we offer ourselves
to you. Make us strong to obey your will and bind us to your Word, that we may
faithfully serve you and with your church through all ages praise and thank you for
your redeeming love in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
William
THE DOXOLOGY AND PRESENTATION OF GIFTS
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here
below: Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy
Ghost.
PRAYERS OF DEDICATION, THANKSGIVING & SUPPLICATION
THE LORD’S PRAYER [trespasses]
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* HYMN – Ride on, ride on in majesty!
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* THE BENEDICTION
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J. S. Bach
* Indicates standing. Please feel free to remain seated.
(Children leave for Faith Finders)
~ A warm welcome The Rev. Harry McWilliams who leads us
in worship this morning. ~
Infant care is available during the service. Please feel free to keep your
little ones with you in church. For the nursery, go through the door at the
front of the sanctuary (right side). Once through, walk to the end of the
corridor where you will see the nursery. Washrooms are available in the
same corridor. Children are invited to attend Faith Finders during the
worship service. Our congregation follows the Presbyterian Church in
Canada Leading with Care policy, which seeks to ensure a “Climate of
Safety for Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults”.
FAITH FINDERS: A Family Prayer
Dear God,
As we celebrate on this Palm Sunday help us to remember that day when all the adults and children waved palm
branches and cheered as Jesus entered Jerusalem as King. We know Jesus rose from the dead and is alive. Help us
to remember that he is our wonderful King and that we can praise him everyday! In Jesus’ name. Amen.
JOINING THE CHURCH TODAY:
Theresa Koyzis, Brandon Yu and Brigitte Ziemann
RECEIVING BAPTISM TODAY: Brandon Yu
CHARLTON CLUB:
TODAY
Charlton Club, a group for young people in Grades 6 to 12, meets on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 pm on the
following
dates:
February 4 - April 29 with the exception of March 18 (March break). Please note the change in time.
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6:00-6:15
Sign in and snack
6:15-6:45
Worship Skills
6:45-7:15
Recreation
7:15-8:00
Bible Time
All young people from Central, neighbouring churches and the community are most welcome to attend.
Charlton Club is an intergenerational midweek program bringing young people and adults together through play, Bible
teaching, dinner and worship. Visitors are always welcome!
Notes for First-Time Worshippers at Central
We invite you to take home the bookmark from the Welcome Card, as a
reminder of your visit. If you would like to know more about us, fill in the
information insert in the card, detach it and place it on the offering plate.
Before you leave, please sign the guest book in the vestibule.
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Welcome & Announcements: Sue Dunlop
Lector: Steve McKay
Offering Prayers: Rev. Franklin Thomas
Duty Manager: Frances Searle
Head Usher: Karen McWilliams
Greeters: Harold and Stephanie McKinney
Nursery This Week: Katie Weresch and Brigitte Ziemann
Nursery Next Week: Elizabeth Galea and Alexandra Galea
Sunday Custodian: Mindi Hood
~ 11:40 am – Refreshments in the Church Hall. ~
THIS WEEK IN THE CONGREGATION
MONDAY
10:30 am – Home Group Meeting at the home of Mary and
David Edwards.
TUESDAY
10:00 am - ‘Knit & Knatter’ in the Guild Room. New
knitters most welcome to come and help us knit hats,
scarves, prayer shawls and baby blankets.
WEDNESDAY
6:00 pm – Charlton Club in the Church Hall.
THURSDAY
10:00 am – Home Group Meeting led by Jim Dunlop in the
Guild Room.
FRIDAY
10:30 am – Good Friday Worship Service
8:00 pm – Concert - St. John Passion by J. S. Bach.
Central Church Choir and soloists with orchestra.
SUNDAY
10:00 am – Prayer Circle in the Guild Room.
10:15 am – Prayers in the Vestry.
10:30 am – Worship Service – EASTER.
THE PRAYER TEAM confidentially prays for your concerns. Please contact
Barbara McWilliams.
NEWS FROM THE PEWS – Please continue to keep Dawn Salemi,
Eileen Reynolds, Kay Lumsden, Doris Middleton, Jean Walker
and Phyllis Wilson in your prayers.
FOOD DRIVE – We are continuing to collect donations of non-perishable
food items which will be given through Hamilton Food Share to less fortunate
Hamilton families. Please place any items that you bring in the blue boxes
located at the front entrance in the narthex. A list of “Most Needed Items” has
been posted for your consideration. Thank you in advance for your donations!
PRINTED COPIES OF THE FEB/MAR ‘CONTACT’ NEWSLETTER
and 2014 ANNUAL REPORT are available throughout the Church for those
who did not receive a copy.
CHANCEL FLOWERS – If you would like to place flowers in the chancel on
a specific Sunday morning throughout the year, please call Johanna de Bruin
at.
SUNDAYS AT THREE – TODAY - Plan to join James Renwick, guitar
with music by Bach, Regondi, Dyens and Sainz de la Maza. Free will
offering.
PRAYER CIRCLE – During the vacancy, you are invited to join us in a
time of prayer each Sunday morning at 10:00 am in the Guild Room.
CENTRAL BOOK CLUB - The Book Club’s next
get-together is tonight in the Allan Room at 7:00 pm
when we will review and discuss Mark Haddon’s
popular novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in
the Night-time, facilitated by Beth Mackay
Reilly. Narrated by a fifteen-year-old autistic savant
obsessed with Sherlock Holmes, this dazzling novel
weaves together an old-fashioned mystery, a
contemporary coming-of-age story, and a fascinating
excursion into a mind incapable of processing
emotions. Everyone is most welcome to join this
friendly group of readers.
KITCHEN CLEAN-UP – In an effort to tidy up the kitchen, we would ask
that you please collect any empty containers that may have been left behind
in the kitchen that belong to you. These items will be left for pick up on the
green table just outside of the kitchen area. Thank you!
WE WELCOME the recent return of Glenn Gibson to church after
recovering from an accident last fall. Glenn is being transported to and from
church by DARTS. A rotation is being set-up with members of the
congregation who are able to assist Glenn to and from the van before and
after church as well as taking him in his wheelchair to coffee time. If you are
willing to assist in the rotation, please contact either Gwynneth Simpson or
Beth Mackay Reilly.
PARKING – Please note that the handicapped parking spaces in the
alleyway are to be used by authorized handicapped vehicles only on Sunday
mornings. As well, if you are double parked in the alley, please be courteous
and make sure to move your vehicle as soon as the service has concluded.
Thank you!
REDEEMER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE invites you to join us for the
many cultural, academic and community events held on its campus during
the month of April. For more information, please visit www.redeemer.ca.
ANTHEM – Hosanna to the Son of David
Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed be He that cometh in the name
of the Lord. Blessed be the King of Israel that cometh in the name of
the Lord. Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest places. Hosanna
in the highest heavens.
ANTHEM – Ave verum corpus
William Byrd
Ave verum corpus, natum de Maria Virgine: vere passum,
immolatum in cruce pro homine: cuius latus perforatum unda fluxit
sanguine: esto nobis praegustatum mortis in examine. O dulcis, O
pie, O Jesu Fili Mariae, miserere mei. Amen. All hail, O true Body,
born of the virgin Mary, which in anguish to redeem us didst suffer
upon the cross; from whose pierced side came forth both blood and
water: be to us at our last hour the source of consolation. O loving,
O Holy, O Jesus, Thou Son of Mary, have mercy on me. Amen.
Tickets are available after church, at Sundays at Three, from choir
members, or from the office during the week.