Sunday, February 9th, 2020

Prelude

Gathering Praise "Ancient Words"

Welcome and Announcements

Sharing the Peace of Christ

Call to Worship led by Kim McNabb

Prayer of Adoration & Confession & the Lord’s Prayer

Hymn "You Are My All In All"

Cherubs "Forever God, Forever Love"; "If you Love Jesus"; "Spread A Little Love"

Song of Praise "Create In Me A Clean Heart"

Scripture led by Jessica Mills Galatians 5:16-26 (p.1815)

Message: “Pulling The Weeds” Rev. Tim Raeburn-Gibson

Hymn #650 "He Leadeth Me"

Prayer of Dedication for the Offering

Offering Music "Love Changes Everything"(Webber); Worship Choir

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Hymn #651 "Guide Me O Thy Great Redeemer"

Benediction and Choral Amen

Closing Chorus "Love Changes Everything"

Events and Activities Week of February 9th —February 15th

Mon. Feb. 10th—VON Exercise Program, 9:30am, Gym

Tues. Feb. 11th—Scripture Cookies After School Baking activity, 3:45pm—5:00pm, Lower Hall

Tues. Feb. 11th—First Pres Tappers, 6:00pm, Gym

Wed. Feb. 12th—Men’s Coffee & Conversation, 9:30am Conf. Rm.

Thurs. Feb. 13th—Treasure Time for Tots Arrive 9:15am, stories at 9:30am, Library. Children from birth to preschool.

Thurs. Feb. 13th—First Pres Quilters, 9:30am, Lower Hall

Thurs. Feb. 13th—Burning Bush Theatre practice at 4pm in the Sanctuary.

Fri. Feb. 14th—V.O.I.C.E. and Impact Youth Groups, are meeting at 6:15pm in the Welcome Centre to attend the Watoto concert together.

Fri. Feb. 14th—Watoto Children’s Choir, 6:30pm

Upcoming Events

Sat. Feb. 22nd—Pancake Supper, 6:00pm, Lower Hall, Tickets available in the Welcome Centre today and church office weekdays.

Sat. Feb. 22nd—Grains of Sand Foodbank Fundraiser Concert, 7pm.

Sun. Feb. 23rd—Communion at both services. Lunch to follow the 10:45am service. If you are able to help serve lunch, please sign up in the Welcome Centre.

Fri. Mar 6th—World Day of Prayer service for area churches held this year at First Presbyterian Church at 11:00am.

Music Ministry

Cherubs & Friends Choir [ages SK and up] practice Thursdays , 6:10-6:45 Contact: Angela Girdwood agirdwood@scdsb.on.ca. New members welcome.

The Worship Choir practice Thursdays, 7:00pm Contact: Kimberley –karg@rogers.com

Thank you to Angela Girdwood and Melissa Mills for leading the cherub choir. Thanks as well to their assistants, Jessica Mills, Haven Raeburn-Gibson and Madison Salcedo

Message Series

Here’s a biblical promise: God will bring new things into your life that will make your life more secure, more hope-filled, and

more joyful. Who wouldn’t want that? Here’s the tag: you need to trust God and listen to God’s direction for you.

We’ll be looking at this through February and March at First Pres. All are welcome. If you’re not a Christian, but just

curious about what Jesus teaches, even better. Look forward to seeing you.

Sunday, February 9th, 2020

When did you last check out our church website: www.firstprescollingwood.com? It is an important part of our communication process and our Mission section needs updated information. Please submit your suggested content to franktilley44@gmail.com.

Saturday February 22, 5:00pm `Coldest Night Of The Year’

walk to support Home Horizon, Homeless Youth in our community and surrounding areas. To register go to CNOY2020.org and click on “Collingwood” to register a team or donate.

All throughout the Bible, the writers of Scripture remind us that God is love. Rom the creation of the world to God’s relentless pursuit of us, God has shown time and again

that love is most important. The Gospels are full of moments where Jesus prioritized love above all else, especially when He summed up the greatest commandment with Love God and love your neighbour as yourself.

We are looking forward to “Teddy Bear Stories” in the Nursery this morning.

The children continue to contribute to the school breakfast program with their weekly offering. We encourage the children to bring an offering to donate to this worthwhile project.

Pastoral Care Ministry

Prayer Requests: Don & Pat Caron, The Crysler family, Joop denBok, Linda denBok, Wayne Gilbank, the Tomlinson family

Thanks to all those who have prepared meals for others during the past month. This ministry was greatly appreciated.

♥♥ Happy 100th birthday to our oldest church member Janet Carlson on February 12th. ♥♥

Pancake Supper & Grains of Sand Concert Saturday, February 22nd

Pancakes at 6:00pm

Concert at 7pm Tickets for the Supper available in the Welcome Centre

Today and Church Office Weekdays

Scripture Cookies Baking Activity Tuesday February 11 3:45 pm—5:00pm

All ages are Welcome! (Children 7 and under should have an adult stay)

Join us after school to bake cookies, Searching the Bible for ingredients.

Book Buzz: Check out the adult Black History display in the lower hall, with new books added weekly; e.g., The Hanging of Angelique, the Untold Story of Canadian Slavery & the Burning of Old Montreal by Afua Cooper & kids' Black History books; e.g., Viola Desmond, are in the Kidzone.

Watoto Children’s Choirs Friday February 14th, 6:30pm at First Pres

Watoto Children’s Choirs have travelled extensively since 1994, sharing a message of hope for Africa’s most vulnerable children and women.