First Sackville Presbyterian

Order of Service November 13, 2011

firstsackvillepresbyterian — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:09:40 +0000

Order of Divine Worship

Organ Prelude *Call to Worship *Doxology

Hover o’er me, Holy Spirit

*Prayer of Adoration and Confession and the Assurance of Pardon

*Children’s Hymn ¯ The wise may bring their learning 344

Children’s Time ~ Responsive Reading ~ Psalm 123 572/583

*Hymn ¯ I waited for the Lord my God 23 Mission

Capsule Scripture Readings ~ Judges 4:1-7 220/223

~ 1Thessalonians 5:1-1 205/196

~ Matthew 25:14-30 28/26

Choir Anthem Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession and the Lord’s Prayer

Announcements

*The Offering

The Offertory ¯ We give thee but thine own (Verse 1)

661 *Living Faith ~ 8.1.3-8.1.6 22-23

Prayer of Dedication *Hymn ¯ Take time to be holy

638 Sermon ~ Vested Interests

*Hymn ¯ All the way my Saviour leads me

699 *Commissioning and Benediction

*Choral Amen

Organ Postlude Remain standing as minister leaves the sanctuary.

Order of Service – September 4, 2011

firstsackvillepresbyterian — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:07:39 +0000

FIRST SACKVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

A warm Christian Greeting to you as you join with us in this Service of Worship. May God bless you through this time of worship and fellowship together.

September 4

Bless us, O God, with a reverent sense of your presence that we may be at peace and may worship you with all our mind and spirit through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Order of Divine Worship

Organ Prelude
Call to Worship
Doxology Hover o’er me, Holy Spirit
Prayer of Adoration and Confession and the Assurance of Pardon
Children’s Hymn Tell me the stories of Jesus                                348
Children’s Time ~
Responsive Reading ~ Psalm 149                                   583/595
Hymn New every morning is the love                                                       815
Scripture Readings ~ Exodus 12:1-14                                58/59
    ~ Romans 13:8-14                            162/154
    ~ Matthew 16:24-28                           18/17
Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession and the Lord’s Prayer

Announcements
The Offering
The Offertory We give thee but thine own   (Verse 1)                               661
Living Faith ~ Discipleship    8.1.1-8.1.3                            22
Prayer of Dedication
Hymn We cannot own the sunlit sky                                             717
Sermon ~ Left Behind
Hymn Lord of all power                                                               626

Commissioning and Benediction

Choral Amen
Organ Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS

†          The Camp Geddie Fund Raising Golf Tournament is set for Sat Sept 17 @ Ocean Links, Brule. First Sackville has won this event the last two years. This is a great fund raiser for the camp and has been very successful in the past. The First Sackville team still needs players. Checks should be made out to Camp Geddie. Donations may be given to Don Cameron (865-8969) or Doug Mehlman (865 – 6605)

†          Session will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6th .Welcome back.

†          This morning we welcome back Joan Lepage as our organist and choir director.

†          Coffee Club returns Monday, September 12th.

† The Ladies Guild will meet next on September 12th at 7:30 PM. The Beacon House item to bring is canned vegetables. Any ladies interested in joining are welcome to attend

Order of Service July 31, 2011

firstsackvillepresbyterian — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:08:46 +0000

FIRST SACKVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

60 Beaverbank Road, Lower Sackville, N.S. Phone 865-4053

P.O. Box 273, B4C 2S9

A warm Christian Greeting to you as you join with us in this Service of Worship. May God bless you through this time of worship and fellowship together.

July 31

Master of Faithfulness, help in this hour not to focus so much upon my own success at faithfulness to You. Help me look upon the story of Your Faithfulness to generations of your people, my spiritual ancestors. Give courage to live like a Daniel, believe like Ruth, and speak like a Peter because You are here.

Order of Divine Worship

Organ Prelude

Call to Worship

Doxology ¯ Hover o’er me, Holy Spirit

Prayer of Adoration and Confession and the Assurance of Pardon

Children’s Hymn ¯ I’m gonna live so God can use me 648

Children’s Time ~

Responsive Reading ~ Psalm 104:1-18 554/564

Hymn ¯ Let all things now living 338

Scripture Readings ~ Leviticus 26:1-5 113/115

~ Romans 13:8-10 162/154

~ Matthew 14:13-21 16/15

Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession and the Lord’s Prayer

Announcements

The Offering

The Offertory ¯ We give thee but thine own (Verse 1) 661

Living Faith ~ Jesus Christ and Israel 3.1.1-3.1.3 9

Prayer of Dedication

Hymn ¯ We praise you, O God (Vs 1&2) 425

Sermon ~ You Give Them Something

Hymn ¯ Saviour, like a shepherd lead us 485

Commissioning and Benediction

Choral Amen

Organ Postlude

June 19, 2011 – Order of Service

firstsackvillepresbyterian — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:47:23 +0000

Order of Divine Worship

Organ Prelude

Call to Worship

Doxology ¯ Hover o’er me, Holy Spirit

Prayer of Adoration and Confession and the Assurance of Pardon

Children’s Hymn ¯ All things bright and beautiful 435

Children’s Time ~

Responsive Reading ~ Psalm 8 492/497

Hymn ¯ Sing praise to the Lord 107

Mission Capsule

Scripture Readings ~ Genesis 1:1-2; 4a 1/1

~ 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 186/178

~ Matthew 28:16-20 34/32

Choir Anthem

Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession and the Lord’s Prayer

Announcements

The Offering

The Offertory ¯ We give thee but thine own (Verse 1) 661

Living Faith ~ Our Creation 2.2 7

Prayer of Dedication

Hymn ¯ Come, thou almighty King 293

Sermon ~ In Our Image

Hymn ¯ Let all things now living 338

Commissioning and Benediction

Choral Amen

Organ Postlude

Order of Service May 15, 2011

firstsackvillepresbyterian — Sat, 14 May 2011 15:06:42 +0000

A warm Christian Greeting to you as you join with us in this Service of Worship. May God bless you through this time of worship and fellowship together.

May 15
Prayer on Entering the House of God
Almighty God, who did send your disciples the Holy Spirit in the burning fire of your love. Grant to your people to be ablaze in the unity of faith that we might be found steadfast in faith and active in service through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Order of Divine Worship
Organ Prelude
Call to Worship
Doxology
Hover o’er me, Holy Spirit

Prayer of Adoration and Confession and the Assurance of Pardon

Children’s Hymn
The wise may bring their learning 344

Children’s Time ~
Responsive Reading ~ Psalm 23 501/507
Hymn – Joyful, joyful we adore you 410
Mission Capsule
Scripture Readings ~ Acts 2:42-47 119/113
~ 1 Peter 2:19-25 237/223
~ John 10:1-10 103/98
Choir Anthem
Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession and the Lord’s Prayer
Announcements
The Offering
The Offertory Ø We give thee but thine own (Verse 1) 661
Living Faith ~ Jesus is Saviour 3.4 11
Prayer of Dedication
Hymn Ø There were ninety and nine 347
Sermon ~ Of Shepherds and Sheep
Hymn Ø Saviour, like a shepherd lead us 485
Commissioning and Benediction
Choral Amen
Organ Postlude

Palm Sunday – April 17

firstsackvillepresbyterian — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:47:19 +0000

Prayer on Entering the House of God

Grant us, Lord , open hearts, that we might celebrate the work of your hand not only in our lives but also in the lives of brothers and sisters around the world, in Jesus name. Amen

Order of Divine Worship

Organ Prelude

Call to Worship

Doxology ¯ Hover o’er me, Holy Spirit

Prayer of Adoration and Confession and the Assurance of Pardon

Lenten Liturgy ~ Palm Sunday ~ Reader Jim Kirby

Children’s Hymn ¯ Hosanna, loud hosanna 218

Children’s Time ~

Responsive Reading ~ Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 565/575

Hymn ¯ Ride on, ride on in majesty 217

Mission Capsule

Scripture Readings ~ Isaiah 50:4-9 680/697

~ Philippians 2:5-11 197/189

~ Matthew 21:1-11 23/21

Choir Anthem

Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession and the Lord’s Prayer

Announcements

The Offering

The Offertory ¯ We give thee but thine own (Verse 1) 661

Living Faith ~ Jesus is Saviour 3.4 11

Prayer of Dedication

Hymn ¯ All glory, laud and honour 214

Sermon ~ Hosanna; Save Us Now

Hymn ¯ Here, O my Lord, I see thee (Vs 1-3) 543

The Apostles Creed

Sacrament of Holy Communion

Hymn ¯ Here, O my Lord, I see thee (Vs. 4-7) 543

Order of Service, March 20

firstsackvillepresbyterian — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:28:52 +0000

Prayer on Entering the House of God

Lord Jesus Christ, focus my hopes that they should be for the everlasting gifts which heal and restore. Gracious Lord, give your new order to my priorities today that I might be found prepared for the Great Day of your coming again

Order of Divine Worship

Organ Prelude

Call to Worship

Doxology ¯ Hover o’er me, Holy Spirit

Prayer of Adoration and Confession and the Assurance of Pardon

Lenten Liturgy ~ Second Sunday of Lent Reader ~ Helen Boulton

Children’s Hymn ¯ Tell me the stories of Jesus 348

Children’s Time ~

Responsive Reading ~ Psalm 121 571/582

Hymn ¯ New every morning is the love 815

Mission Capsule

Scripture Readings ~ Genesis 12:1-4 10/10

~ Romans 4:1-5,13-17 154/146

~ John 3:1-17 93/88

Choir Anthem

Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession and the Lord’s Prayer

Announcements

The Offering

The Offertory ¯ We give thee but thine own (Verse 1) 661

Living Faith ~ God the Holy Spirit 4.2 13

Prayer of Dedication

Hymn ¯ Holy Spirit, truth divine 394

Sermon ~ “Born of the Spirit”

Hymn ¯ Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine 687

Commissioning and Benediction

Choral Amen

Organ Postlude

Ham and Scallop Potato Take-Out Supper

firstsackvillepresbyterian — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:25:35 +0000

Ham and Scallop Potatoes – a sure sign of spring at First Sackville. Drop by the church and pick up a tasty home-cooked supper on Saturday, April 9.

Ham and Scallop Potato and Baked Beans Supper
Saturday, April 9, 2011
4:30 to 6:00 pm
>>> Take Out meals Only <<<
First Sackville Presbyterian Church
60 Beaver Bank Road, Lower Sackville.
Adults $10.00, Children age 5- 12 $5.00, Under 5 free

Bake Sale items available.
Call 835-8477 for your take-out tickets

Order of Service March 13, 2011

firstsackvillepresbyterian — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:11:57 +0000

A warm Christian greeting to you as you join with us in this Service of Worship. May God bless you through this time of worship and fellowship together.

March 13
Prayer on Entering the House of God
God of Grace, accept now the worship and glory we bring to Your Name. Open minds to your truth and our hearts to the joy of gracious love for sinners, such as we are, in Jesus Name. Amen

Order of Divine Worship
Organ Prelude
Call to Worship
Doxology Ø Hover o’er me, Holy Spirit
Prayer of Adoration and Confession and the Assurance of Pardon
Lenten Liturgy ~ First Sunday of Lent Reader – Elizabeth Tomlik
Children’s Hymn Ø Come, children, join to sing 377
Children’s Time ~
Responsive Reading ~ Psalm 32 506/512
Hymn Ø Amazing grace 670
Mission Capsule
Scripture Readings ~ Genesis 2:13-17; 3:1-7 2/2
~ Romans 5:12-19 156/148
~ Matthew 4:1-11 3/3
Choir Anthem
Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession and the Lord’s Prayer
Announcements
The Offering
The Offertory Ø We give thee but thine own (Verse 1) 661
Living Faith ~ Sin separates us from God 2.5.1-2.5.3 8/9
Prayer of Dedication
Hymn Ø Simply trusting every day 689
Sermon ~ Spin Doctor
Hymn Ø Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts 366
Commissioning and Benediction
Choral Amen
Organ Postlude

Order of Service Feb 27

firstsackvillepresbyterian — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:42:36 +0000

February 27

Prayer on Entering the House of God

Lord our God, fill us with the certainty of Your presence and Your love through Jesus Christ! We give thanks that the victory is Yours, whatever our circumstances. Amen.

Order of Divine Worship

Organ Prelude

Call to Worship

Doxology ¯ Hover o’er me, Holy Spirit

Prayer of Adoration and Confession and the Assurance of Pardon

Hymn Sing

Children’s Hymn ¯ In the bulb there is a flower 674

Children’s Time ~

Responsive Reading ~ Psalm 131 574/585

Hymn ¯ Joyful, joyful we adore you 410

Mission Capsule

Scripture Readings ~ Isaiah 49:8-16 679/695

~ 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 168/160

~ Matthew 6:24-34 6/6

Choir Anthem

Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession and the Lord’s Prayer

Announcements

The Offering

The Offertory ¯ We give thee but thine own (Verse 1) 661

Living Faith ~ Discipleship 8.1.2 – 8.1.4 22

Prayer of Dedication

Hymn ¯ Simply trusting every day 689

Sermon ~ Gracious Giving: Gracious Living

Hymn ¯ All the way my saviour leads me 699

Commissioning and Benediction

Choral Amen

Organ Postlude