The rose in the pulpit is to celebrate the birth of Taylor John Erie. A son for Katie & Tom Erie and a new grandson for Paul & Gillian Williams.

Jim & Kay Mattear would like to thank everyone for all the good wishes, cards, flowers and the help received with the celebration of their 50^th Wedding Anniversary. We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful church family. May God bless all of you.

The congregation of Central Church extends their sympathies to Margaret McCauley. Margaret’s husband, Jim, a long-time member of Central died last week.

Last Sunday a coat was taken from the narthex, with the car keys still in the pocket. The car was stolen but later recovered, but not drivable. Please do not leave your car keys or any other valuables in your coat pocket.

Central Cares: If you have a need, please call Sandy Barrie at 621-2769.

Presbyterian Record: Please be advised that all members will be receiving a letter from the Pres. Record offering a subscription rate of $19.50. Please do not renew your current subscription until you receive this new offer from the Presbyterian Record.

Counters for today: A & L Foster, T Hopper

Counters for Mar 14: S & J Goodwin, P Hood

Greeters for today: Bruce & Maggie Hurlburt

Greeters for Mar 14: Vern & Marie Gowing

February 28 – Life and Work of Church $4642.00

Roof $645.00

	This Week At Central

Monday: 6:00 Kidventure

Tuesday: 7:30 Prayer Group

Wed: 7:00 Senior Youth

Thurs: 10:00a.m.Bible Study –parlour led by Rafael

“How to get out of the boat and walk on water”

This is an open bible study for everyone.

7:30 Choir Prac.

7:30 Redwood Bible Study-parlour

Upcoming Events

There will be no youth or children’s groups during March Break-March 15-19.

Prayer Group: Tuesday, March 16^th @7:30

Sr. Youth: Wednesday, March 24^th @7:00

Redwood Bible Study: Thursday, March 25^th @7:30 in the parlour.

Choir Prac: Thursday, March 25^th @7:30

Young Adults: Sunday, March 28^th @4:00 at Dave’s

March 7, 2010

Order of Worship

Our Approach

Prelude Adagio from Concerto Grosso Corelli

Life & Work of the church

Call to Worship: You are my help Ashton

Blessing

Praise Hymn:190 You thirsty ones

Lenten Reading: Peter Hood

Prayer for others

Passing the Peace

Our Gifts

Offertory:

Offering:231:4 Were the whole realm of nature mine

Offering Dedication:

We Discover The Word Of God

Anthem: Jesus paid it all Pinkston

Prayer Hymn: On bended knee

Message: “Take and Read” Rev. Dr. Aubrey Botha

Prayer

At the Table

Communion Hymn:526:1,2,4 Lift up our heart

The Invitation

We profess our faith-Apostles Creed

The Words of Christ:

Prayer of Thanksgiving:

Distribution of the elements

Communion: The Bread of Forgiveness

The Wine of Release

Thanksgiving: The Lord’s Prayer

Closing Hymn:526:3,5 Lift up our heart

To Be Alive In The World

Benediction

Choral Benediction: We shall go out with joy

Postlude: Here yet awhile Bach

“Do not store up for yourself treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.  But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and rust do not destroy and thieves do not break in and steal.” 

The memories you gain and the values you learn are treasures that do not rust. They are treasures that cannot be stolen. This is what missions are all about. They are about changing lives.  

Mums for Missions

Our mission to Rachel’s Home continues:  

First there was the “Mums for Missions” Sunday, then the tiles. Then there was the Strauss night. The funds we we raised are being invested in the children of Rachel’s Home. We continue to pay the salaries of the teachers and Hilda’s assistant. We continue to provide basic food supplies. Our vitamin program continues. We purchased desks for the classrooms and text-books for the grade 8 (equivalent) students to prepare for their high-school entrance exams. 

The books and desks are not treasures. They can be broken. They can be stolen. The knowledge that Central is giving the children a chance at a better future is the treasure and it cannot be stolen. 

 27 people went to Lesotho last March; but we who went, were just a tiny part of the team that supported and continues to support the children at Rachel’s Home. 

Our Volunteers at the Strauss Night

The Junior & Senior Youth donated their time and energy in many ways, including the Strauss Night. The artists and ordinary folk who worked on the tile project also made a difference. Many more have contributed their time and energy to this mission. This is how we store up treasures in heaven. 

What an amazing opportunity God has given us! 

Today: Young adults will meet at Dave Lettress’s, 76 Fourth Ave. @4:00

Central Cares: If you have a need, please call Sandy Barrie at 621-2769. Next Sunday is Communion Sunday. We will have envelopes for donations to Central Cares in the bulletin next week.

Just a reminder that Aubrey will be away for Life & Mission from Monday-Wednesday.

Counters for today: V & S Geddes, P Hood

Counters for Mar 7: A & Foster, T Hopper

Greeters for today: Andrew & Linda Foster

Greeters for Mar 7: Bruce & Maggie Hurlburt

February 21 – Life and Work of Church $5874.00

Roof $442.00

	This Week At Central

Monday: 6:00 Bible Wonders

7:00 Management

Tuesday: 6:30 Little Whiskers, Honey Bees, 1derful 1’s

7:30 Prayer Group

Wed: 7:00 Senior Youth @1650 Shouldice Rd.

7:30 Session

Thursday: 7:30 Choir Prac.

Friday: 6:00 Jr. Youth

7:00 LOTO-Bible Study @1916 Coronation

Bible Study: Will start this Thursday, March 4^th @ 9:00 a.m. in the parlour. Rafael will lead a study on how to get out of the boat and walk on water. This is an open study for everyone.

Everyone is invited to the World Day of Prayer Service to be held on Friday, March 5^th @7:30 p.m. at Avenue Road Baptist Church.

	Upcoming Events

Kidventure: Monday, March 8^th @6:00

Prayer Group: Tuesday, March 9^th @7:30

Sr. Youth: Wednesday, March 10^th @7:00

Redwood Bible Study: Thursday, March 11^th @7:30 in the parlour.

Choir Prac: Thursday, March 11^th @7:30

Young Adults: Sunday, March 14^th @4:00 at Dave’s

There will be no youth or children’s groups during March Break-March 15-19.

Order of Worship

February 28^th, 2010

Our Approach

Prelude: Largo Handel

Life and work of the church

Call to worship:

Blessing

Praise Hymn:324 Great is thy faithfulness

Prayer for Others

Exchange the Peace of Christ

We Discover the Word of God

Lenten Reading: Tanya Pickard

Music Ministry:

Message: “The Walk” Rafael Vallejo

Our Gifts

Offertory: Come Thou Fount Fagiani

Offering:661:1 We give thee but thine own

Dedication

To Be Alive in the World

Closing Hymn:636

Benediction:

Choral Benediction:780 Amen

Postlude: Improvisation on a Hymn

In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we welcome all who come to worship with us today. Visitors are invited to sign the guest book in the narthex. Please join us after worship for coffee and fellowship.

"The flowers on the Communion table are placed in loving memory of Stephen David Poland, beloved son of David & Alice Poland & dear brother of Carolyn Sutton."

Annual Meeting: Today is our Annual Congregational Meeting. It will be held after the worship service.  This is an important meeting, organized by the Board of Managers, where we take stock of our achievements in 2009 and approve the budget for 2010.  Everyone who attends Central Church is encouraged to stay for the meeting and to participate.  There will be a quick, light lunch immediately following the service and then the meeting will start.  There will be child care and nursery care available to enable everyone to attend.

	Personal Notes

Lorna Goberdhan invites her church family to enjoy cake and coffee wih today’s lunch to celebrate her wedding last week to Edward From.

Kay and Jim Mattear are celebrating their 50^th Wedding Anniversary and will be hosting an Open House in the church hall on Saturday, February 27^th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Please come and help us celebrate.

Income Tax Receipts

Are available for pick-up in the narthex.

Central Cares: If you have a need, please call Sandy Barrie at 621-2769.

Counters for today: V & S Geddes, P Hood

Counters for Feb 28: V & S Geddes, P Hood

Greeters for today: Joanne Zimmerman, Lorna Goberdhan

Greeters for Feb 28: Andrew & Linda Foster

	This Week At Central

Monday: 7:00 Central Cares

Tuesday: 7:00 CE Meeting

7:30 Board of Managers

7:30 Prayer Group

Wed: 7:00 Senior Youth

Thursday: 7:30 Choir Prac.

Friday: 6:30 Jr. Youth

Special Service at Central: On Sunday February 28 at 7 pm the Presbytery of Waterloo-Wellington will be conducting a very special service here at Central Church.  The purpose is the recognition of Colin Carmichael, Associate Secretary Communications and Tori Smit, Associate Secretary The Vine for the Presbyterian Church in Canada.  The guest speaker will be the Rev. Daniel Cho, Convener of the Life and Mission Agency committee.  Aubrey, Emile and our choir will also be participating in the Service.  People from across the country will be attending and we encourage everyone from Central to attend.

February 14 – Life and Work of Church $4100.00

Roof $160.00

	Upcoming Events

Bible Wonders: Monday, March 1^st @6:00

Management: Monday, March 1^st @7:00

Honey Bees, Little Whiskers, 1derful 1s:

Tuesday, March 2^nd @6:30

Prayer Group: Tuesday, March 2^nd @7:30

Session: Wednesday, March 3^rd @7:30

Sr. Youth: Wednesday, March 3^rd @7:00

Choir Prac: Thursday, March 4^th @7:30

Jr. Youth: Friday, March 5th @6:00

LOTO-Bible Study: Friday, March 5^th @7:00

Kidventure: Monday, March 8^th @6:00

Please check the bulletin board in the hall by the library and the bulletin boards in the hallway for information regarding our church, other church communities and events in and around Cambridge.

Order of Worship

February 21^st, 2010

We Gather in Praise and Worship

Prayer

Praise and Worship: Not Be Shaken

Open the eyes of my heart

I was made to praise You

How deep the Father’s love for us

There is none like You

We Discover the Word of God

Prayer Song: On bended knee

Message: “Rev. Dr. Aubrey Botha”

Prayer time:

We Give Praise to God with our Gifts

Offering: Redeemer Mullen

Lenten Reading: Garry Bell

We Live a Life of Praise in the World

Closing Song: Great is thy faithfulness

Benediction:

Our Answer: Awesome God

Exit Song: There is none like You

In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we welcome all who come to worship with us today. Visitors are invited to sign the guest book in the narthex. Please join us after worship for coffee and fellowship.

Aubrey will be on holidays from February 11^th to February 19^th. For any pastoral care emergencies please contact Rev. Mark Gaskin from St. Andrew’s Galt at 519-621-3630.

Annual Reports: Are available for pick-up in the narthex.

One copy per family.

Annual Meeting: Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held after the worship service next Sunday, February 21.  This is an important meeting, organized by the Board of Managers, where we take stock of our achievements in 2009 and approve the budget for 2010.  Everyone who attends Central Church is encouraged to stay for the meeting and to participate.  There will be a quick, light lunch immediately following the service and then the meeting will start.  There will be child care and nursery care available to enable everyone to attend.

This Afternoon: Young Adults group, will meet at Dave & Kristal’s at 4:00. 76 Fourth Ave., Cambridge

Income Tax Receipts

Are available for pick-up in the narthex.

Flower Guild Members: Please pick up the 2010/2011 schedule in the Flower Guild mailbox in the hallway.

Central Cares: If you have a need, please call Sandy Barrie at 621-2769.

Counters for today: J & K Mattear, E Gordon

Counters for Feb 21: V & S Geddes, P Hood

Greeters for today: Thomson Family

Greeters for Feb 21: Joanne Zimmerman, Lorna Goberdhan

February 7 – Life and Work of Church $5389.00

Roof $400.00

	This Week At Central

Monday: Office Closed-no groups

Tuesday: 1:00 Nairn/Taylor Circle

6:30 Little Whiskers, Honey Bees, 1derful 1’s

7:30 Prayer Group

Wed: 7:00 Senior Youth

Thursday: 7:30 Choir Prac.

Friday: 6:30 Jr. Youth

7:00 LOTO-Social @1916 Coronation Blvd.

Saturday: 8:30 Men’s Breakfast in the church hall

	Upcoming Events

Prayer Group: Tuesday, February 23^rd @7:30

Sr. Youth: Wednesday, February 24^th @7:00

Choir Prac: Thursday, February 25^th @7:30

Jr. Youth: Friday, February 26^th @6:00

Special Service at Central: On Sunday February 28 at 7 pm the Presbytery of Waterloo-Wellington will be conducting a very special service here at Central Church.  The purpose is the recognition of Colin Carmichael, Associate Secretary Communications and Tori Smit, Associate Secretary The Vine for the Presbyterian Church in Canada.  The guest speaker will be the Rev. Daniel Cho, Convener of the Life and Mission Agency committee.  Aubrey, Emile and our choir will also be participating in the Service.  People from across the country will be attending and we encourage everyone from Central to attend.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff at the Alzheimer Society of Cambridge, I would like to thank you for being one of our Hosts during this year’s Coffee Break Campaign. We truly appreciate your efforts which helped us to raise over $26,000! This amount far surpassed our goal of $20,000. All proceeds will directly fund local programs and services.

NOTES FROM FEBRUARY SESSION MEETING

• 2010 Communion Dates: We will share the Lord’s Supper on the following dates in 2010: March 7 (Lent), April 1 (Maundy Thursday evening), May 16, June 20, October 3 (World Communion Sunday) and November 28 (advent).  Elders and Pastoral Visitors will be contacting everyone in the congregation in the next few weeks with communion invitations for March 7 and April 1.

• Joint Service: Knox’s Galt will be hosting the annual joint service of the four Presbyterian Churches in Galt on Sunday March 21 at 10:30 am.  This is a wonderful opportunity to join together with fellow Presbyterians to worship God and enjoy a time of fellowship.  Our choir will be participating and there will be a nursery and Sunday School for children.

• Presbyterians Sharing DVD: We have received a new DVD illustrating the work done through our contributions to Presbyterians Sharing.  It shows a number of ways in which the funds are used to start new congregations, reach out to people in need and support mission work in Canada and abroad.  We will be showing parts of the DVD at Sunday morning services during the year.  The DVD is also available for groups within the church to use at their meetings or events.

• Children’s Ministry Leader: We wish to welcome Stacey Yale as she takes on the role of Children’s Ministry Leader at Central.  The Session also wishes to thank the Search Committee for their hard work and dedication during the search process.

Order of Worship

February 14^th, 2010

Our Approach

Prelude: Elevation

Life and work of the church

Call to worship: O Sing to the Lord Daley

Blessing

Praise Hymn:187 We have come at Christ’s

Prayer for Others

Exchange the Peace of Christ

We Discover the Word of God

Children’s Time:

Scripture Reading: Matthew 17:1-6

Music Ministry: Fairest Lord Jesus Courtney

Prayer Hymn:294 Hallelujah

Message: “Moments on the Mountain Peak”

Our Gifts

Offertory:

Offering:663 God, whose giving knows

Dedication

To Be Alive in the World

Closing Hymn:350 To God be he Glory

Benediction:

Choral Benediction:780 Amen

Postlude: Piece Heroique Cassio

In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we welcome all who come to worship with us today. Visitors are invited to sign the guest book in the narthex. Please join us after worship for coffee and fellowship.

Who: All kids in Grades 1 to 6
When: Saturday, February 20th
Time: Arrive at 3:00 p.m. Tubing is from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 (please speak to Stacey if cost is a concern)
Notes: Dress warmly! Children under 8 years of age must wear a CSA approved helmet. Parents are encouraged to stay and have some fun too!
RSVP: stacey@cpcmail.ca (before February 16th)
Activity forms are available on request.