CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HAMILTON …...Testimonial – Arlene Quackenbush PRE-SERVICE PRAYER Lord, grant that we shall turn to no other God but thee. Grant us to keep thy holy

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CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HAMILTON August Services: August 2 - 23, 2020 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Minister – The Rev. Dr. J. Gregory Davidson, Ph.D.

Organist – Dr. Roger Bergs

* Indicates standing, as you are able.

Sunday Worship – August 2, 2020

Minister – Rev. Pamela Hogewoning Organist – Dr. Roger Bergs

Song Leader – Nicolas Buiron Psalm Reader – Emese Vanden Beukel Pastoral Prayer – Rev. Franklin Thomas

Testimonial – Arlene Quackenbush

PRE-SERVICE PRAYER Lord, grant that we shall turn to no other God but thee. Grant us to keep thy holy rest by resting from our work, in order to let thee work in us.

Pierre Viret (1511-1571)

PRELUDE Alleluia, Sing to Jesus! - Ennis Fruhauf Jesus, Stand Among Us – Thomas Gieschen

OUR APPROACH TO GOD

WELCOME and CALL TO WORSHIP PRAYER of ADORATION and CONFESSION

* OPENING HYMN – Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!

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TESTIMONIAL GOD SPEAKS TO US

PSALM READING (p. 552) Psalm 100 A Psalm of thanksgiving.

1 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come into his presence with singing. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name. 5 For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.

SCRIPTURE READING (p. 115) John 20:19-23 Jesus Appears to the Disciples

19 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and

the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked

for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said,

“Peace be with you.” 20 After he said this, he showed them his

hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the

Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the

Father has sent me, so I send you.” 22 When he had said this, he

breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If

you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain

the sins of any, they are retained.”

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SERMON - Peace Be With You PASTORAL PRAYER

* SENDING HYMN – Jesus, Stand Among Us

BENDICATION

POSTLUDE Alleluia, Sing to Jesus – Edwin T. Childs

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Sunday Worship – August 9, 2020

Preacher – Alex Breitkopf Organist – Dr. Roger Bergs

Song Leader – Christina Austin Scripture Reader – Henk Vanden Beukel

Pastoral Prayer – Dr. Bryan Fletcher Testimonial – Jim Dunlop

PRE-SERVICE PRAYER Blessed are You, O Lord, who has nourished me from my youth up, who gives food to all flesh. Fill our hearts with joy and gladness, that we may abound to every good work in Christ Jesus our Lord, through whom to You be glory, honor, might, majesty, and dominion, forever and ever. AMEN.

The Clementine Liturgy, 380 A.D.

PRELUDE How Firm a Foundation – Edwin Childs

OUR APPROACH TO GOD

WELCOME and CALL TO WORSHIP PRAYER of ADORATION and CONFESSION

* OPENING HYMN – Beautiful Saviour

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TESTIMONIAL

GOD SPEAKS TO US

SCRIPTURE READING (p. 160) Romans 10:12-17 Salvation is for All

12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same

Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. 13 For,

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

14 But how are they to call on one in whom they have not

believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have

never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to

proclaim him? 15 And how are they to proclaim him unless they

are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who

bring good news!” 16 But not all have obeyed the good news; for

Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?” 17 So faith

comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the

word of Christ.

VIRTUAL CHOIR Psalm 19

PSALM READING (p. 498) Psalm 19 God’s Glory in Creation and the Law

1 The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. 2 Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. 3 There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard;

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4 yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world.

In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun, 5 which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy, and like a strong man runs its course with joy. 6 Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them; and nothing is hid from its heat. 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the LORD are sure, making wise the simple; 8 the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eyes; 9 the fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. 12 But who can detect their errors? Clear me from hidden faults. 13 Keep back your servant also from the insolent; do not let them have dominion over me.

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Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. 14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.

SERMON - The Heavens and Scripture Declare... PASTORAL PRAYER

* SENDING HYMN – How Firm a Foundation

BENDICATION

POSTLUDE How Firm a Foundation – Frederick Ashdown

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Sunday Worship – August 16, 2020

Minister – Rev. Pamela Hogewoning Organist – Dr. Roger Bergs

Song Leader – Christina Austin Psalm Reader – Mary Guise

Pastoral Prayer – Rev. Franklin Thomas Testimonial – Shamroon Daniel

PRE-SERVICE PRAYER

My God, my Father and my Saviour, since it has pleased thee to preserve me by thy grace through the night just ended and until the present day, grant that I may use it entirely in thy service in everything I do, let my goal and intention always be to walk reverently and to honor and serve thee, relying only on thy blessing for my well-being, and undertaking only what is pleasing to thee.

John Calvin, 1509-1564

PRELUDE O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing - Mark Brampton Smith

OUR APPROACH TO GOD

WELCOME and CALL TO WORSHIP PRAYER of ADORATION and CONFESSION

* OPENING HYMN – O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

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TESTIMONIAL

GOD SPEAKS TO US

PSALM READING (p. 504) Psalm 29 The Voice of God in a Great Storm

1 Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name; worship the LORD in holy splendor. 3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD, over mighty waters. 4 The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty. 5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon. 6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox. 7 The voice of the LORD flashes forth flames of fire. 8 The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. 9 The voice of the LORD causes the oaks to whirl, and strips the forest bare; and in his temple all say, “Glory!” 10 The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king forever. 11 May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace!

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SCRIPTURE READING (p.34) Matthew 28:16-20

The Commissioning of the Disciples

16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to

which Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw him, they

worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to

them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to

me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing

them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy

Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything that I have

commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the

end of the age.” SERMON - Go and Make Disciples

PASTORAL PRAYER

* SENDING HYMN – All Authority and Power

BENDICATION

POSTLUDE All Authority and Power – Benjamin Culli

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Sunday Worship – August 23, 2020

Preacher – Alex Breitkopf Organist – Dr. Roger Bergs

Song Leader – Christina Austin Scripture Reader – Zafar Iqbal

Pastoral Prayer – David Edwards Testimonial – Glen Gibson

PRE-SERVICE REFLECTION

Let thy love so warm our souls, O Lord, that we may gladly surrender ourselves with all we are and have unto thee. Let thy love fall as fire from heaven upon the altar of our hearts; teach us to guide it heedfully by continual devotion and quietness of mind, and to cherish with anxious care every spark of its holy flame, with which thy good Spirit would quicken us.

Gerhard Tersteegen (1697-1769)

PRELUDE

O Lord, Our Guardian and Our Guide (ST. ANNE) – C. Hubert H. Parry

OUR APPROACH TO GOD

WELCOME and CALL TO WORSHIP PRAYER of ADORATION and CONFESSION

* OPENING HYMN – Come, Let Us to the Lord our God

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TESTIMONIAL GOD SPEAKS TO US

SCRIPTURE READING (p.12) Matthew 11: 28-30

28 “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

PSALM READING (p.547) Psalm 90 God’s Eternity and Human Frailty

1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3 You turn us back to dust, and say, “Turn back, you mortals.” 4 For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it is past, or like a watch in the night. 5 You sweep them away; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning; 6 in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers. 7 For we are consumed by your anger; by your wrath we are overwhelmed. 8 You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your countenance.

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9 For all our days pass away under your wrath; our years come to an end like a sigh. 10 The days of our life are seventy years, or perhaps eighty, if we are strong; even then their span is only toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away. 11 Who considers the power of your anger? Your wrath is as great as the fear that is due you. 12 So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart. 13 Turn, O LORD! How long? Have compassion on your servants! 14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, so that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. 15 Make us glad as many days as you have afflicted us, and as many years as we have seen evil. 16 Let your work be manifest to your servants, and your glorious power to their children. 17 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper for us the work of our hands— O prosper the work of our hands!

SERMON - Teach Us to Number our Days.

PASTORAL PRAYER

* SENDING HYMN – O Lord, Our Guardian and Our Guide

BENDICATION

POSTLUDE O Lord, Our Guardian and Our Guide (ST. ANNE) – David Cherwien

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PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS

Eileen Reynolds Linda Pearson Marie Davies

First Time Worshippers Welcome to Central Livestream this morning!

If you would like to get to know Central better, please introduce yourself. Contact Helena ([email protected] or 905-522-9098), and/or spend some time going through our Website (cpchamilton.ca). If you would like to be added to our email list, please let Helena or another staff member know. Central’s Prayer Team is available to receive needs in confidence. Contact Donna Thomas 905-644-8107. For Pastoral emergencies, while the Rev. Dr. Gregory Davidson is on vacation, please contact Rev. Franklin Thomas at Home: 905-664-8104 or your elder.

CPC Statement of Welcome: www.cpchamilton.ca/welcome-statement/

Word of the Day – sanctification The process of “being made holy”, sanctification is the renewal of life in the power of the Spirit by participation in Christ through membership in the community that is his body. While a deeply personal process, sanctification is cultivated in and for community and involves all the formative practices of Christian life, including worship, prayer, service to one another, and mission of word and deed in the wider world. Its basis is justification or forgiveness of sins by God, and its goal is fullness of life in communion with God and others. Calvin spoke of justification and sanctification as the twofold grace (duplex gratia) of Christ.

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Congregational Givings Thank you for your continued generosity.

Donations to Central can be made via Interac E-Transfer. Please send to [email protected], include your envelope # or

mailing address for tax receipt purposes. P.A.R. is encouraged! For ways to give, visit cpchamilton.ca/giving

Vital Signs

To June 30, 2020

Budget Actual Actual

2020 2019

YTD YTD YTD

Congregational Givings 134,179 132,739 134,872

YTD = Year to date

“Riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all.

In your hand are power and might; and it is in your hand to make great and to give strength to all.”

(1 Chronicles 29:12)

Our giving goes towards updating the space we have been given here at Central, including this sanctuary, hospitality facilities and meeting

spaces.  CPC shares its space with more than 10 community groups, in addition to rentals. We estimate that 18,100 people go through our

facilities every year.

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How does Central share God's love with the world? Central’s mission partners and programs

Local - Hamilton Out of the Cold - weekly hot meal from November to March in church hall Inner City Outreach (Wentworth & Barton) - CPC host bimonthly dinners for Moms Community BBQ - outside front of church, weekly from April to August Durand Market - sharing our space, supporting local small enterprises, and being neighborly, May to October White Gifts - Christmas gifts for children connected to Inner City Outreach Central Public School - reading program Indwell - specific needs for residents collected once a year FoodShare - sharing for food bank, basket by front doors, taken monthly Grocery Cards - available from church office for families in need in the neighborhood Summer Camp Offerings - for summer camps at Inner City Outreach National and International - around the world Operation Christmas Stable - funds raised go to families doing small scale farming through World Vision Presbyterians Sharing - CPC commits over $36,000 per year, for chaplaincies, Indigenous ministries and seminaries in Canada, and mission partners in Taiwan, Hungary, Malawi, Philippines Presbyterian World Service and Development - international aid to places of crisis, including Haiti and Malawi, as needs emerge Refugee Sponsorship - 3 families to Canada since 2010

Minister – The Rev. Dr. J. Gregory Davidson Minister Emeritus – The Rev. Dr. Alan M. McPherson Director of Pastoral Care - The Rev. Franklin Thomas

Director of Family Ministries - Melissa Kuipers, M.A. (on leave) Interim Director of Family Ministries – Bryan Fletcher, PhD Candidate

Coordinator of Adult Discipleship - Sara Traficante, M.Mus. Director of Music Ministries – Dr. Roger Bergs

Bookkeeper – Zafar Iqbal Office Administrator – Helena Bootsma, B.A. Nursery Coordinator – Theresa Monkelbaan

905-522-9098 cpchamilton.ca

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