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Worship November 17, 2024
Pastor: Kevin VanderVeen Worship Leader: Kyle Church
OPENING AND WELCOME
Opening Worship Song: The Wonderful Cross (When I Survey)
Opening Prayer and Blessing
Worship Song: King of Kings
Worship Song: What a Beautiful Name
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Introduction
Invitation: Evan & Michelle, Chantel
Congregational Commitment
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Song of Response: Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me
BAPTISM
Introduction
Parent’s Commitment
Congregational Commitment
Baptism of Nina
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Song of Response: Here I am to Worship
(Children are dismissed for Sunday School)
MINISTRY OF THEWORD
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading: Amos 6
Message: Amos: Woe to The Complacent
Song of Response: Who You Say I Am
SENDING ANDBLESSING
Announcements
Church Family Prayer
Offering: 1) Local Budget 2) Medicine Hat College Chaplaincy
Closing Blessing
Closing Worship Song: This is My Father’s World
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Worship November 10, 2024
Pastor: Kevin Vanderveen Worship Leader: Kyle Church
OPENING AND WELCOME
Opening Worship Song: This is Amazing Grace
Opening Prayer and Blessing
Worship Song: God of Wonders
Worship Song: Holy is the Lord
CELEBRATION OFLORD’S SUPPER
Introduction to Lord’s Supper
Worship Song: The Lord Be with You
Invitation from God
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Preparation
Celebration
Worship Song: Keep the Feast
Response
(Children are dismissed for Sunday School)
MINISTRY OF THEWORD
Prayer for illumination
Scripture Reading: Amos 5
Message: The Lord’s Lament
Song of Response: Lord Have Mercy
SENDING ANDBLESSING
Announcements
Church Family Prayer
Offering: 1) Local Budget 2) Reframe Ministries
Closing Blessing
Closing Worship Song: I Need Thee Every Hour
Recreation Committee: Get Ready to roll at our church bowling night! Whether you are a pro or a newbie, come out for a fun evening of strikes and spares with friends and family. Bowling Night will be on November 16 @Panorama Lanes from 6-8 pm. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Hall so we can get a rough idea of numbers beforehand. We hope to see you there!
The Unison at Veiner Centre is hosting Senior Safety Series as November is Family Violence Prevention Month. We hope you can join us to learn more about elder abuse, family violence, local resources & supports, and how we can all be a part of creating a safer community. Featuring speakers from Medicine Hat Women's Shelter Society, Medicine Hat Police - Safe Families Intervention Team, Victims Assistant Unit and the Sanare Centre. Please see the attached poster for more information. How can you register? Call (403) 529-8307 or stop by the Veiner Centre front desk Or Email: deborahk@unisonalberta.com if you have any questions.
Safe Church - It is time again for our annual Safe Church Policy review and refresher. All Volunteers, current and those interested in being involved within different areas of serving in the church you are required to attend this quick meeting Sunday December 1 after the morning Service.
If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to Michelle Stigter.
The Salvation Army Kettles – The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to man the kettles during their Christmas campaign. If anyone within the church would be willing to help, please reach out to Shirley Greenfield at (403)527-2474.
Living Hope accepts e-transfers to giving@livinghopemh.ca
You can specify where you would like your donation to go in the memo section (budget, second offering, etc.). If nothing is specified, your donation will go to the church budget. Please add your name in the memo as well if it is not clear in your email address.
Sign up for Automatic Withdrawal: Please fill out the Pre-Authorized Debit forms that were in your mailbox or ask at the church office for one.
Collection bags for cash or coupons: The red bag is for our local budget and the bluebag (second collection) will be specified in the bulletin/service. Please go to the church office after the service if you would like to purchase coupons.
This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24
UPCOMINGEVENTS
Saturday November 16: Bowling at Panorama 6-8pm
Lord’s Day, November 17: Pre-profession class: meet after the morning service
Adult Bible Study: meets at 6:30 at the Church
Monday, November 18: Friendship: meets at 7:00 pm
Wednesday, November 20: Spreading the Warmth meets from 1-3pm
Thursday, November 21: Coffee Break: meets from 9:30-11:00 am
GEMS and Cadets: meet at 6:30 pm
We are excited about all that God is doing in and through our church family. We look forward to coming alongside you in different ways.
Serving: November 17 and November 24
Greeters
Rick and Jane
Rob and Sarah
Sound Booth
Keith and Quade
Dirk and Andrea
Nursery
Andrea and Tessa
Brianne and Eden
Sunday School
Joyce and Emma
Michelle W and Eden
Coffee
Albert and Angie
Jeremy and Joyce
Library
Krista
Michelle
Offering Schedule
November 17
Medicine Hat College Chaplaincy
November 24
Nathan Zand & Sylvie Charliekaram
Ways to Give
Living Hope accepts e-transfers to giving@livinghopemh.ca
You can specify where you would like your donation to go in the memo section (budget, second offering, etc.). If nothing is specified, your donation will go to the church budget. Please add your name in the memo as well if it is not clear in your email address.
Sign up for Automatic Withdrawal: Please fill out the Pre-Authorized Debit forms that were in your mailbox or ask at the church office for one.
Collection bags for cash or coupons: The red bag is for our local budget and the bluebag (second collection) will be specified in the bulletin/service. Please go to the church office after the service if you would like to purchase coupons.
This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24
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Worship October 27, 2024
Reader: Keith Vis Worship Leader: Kyle Church
OPENING AND WELCOME
Opening Worship Song: Be Thou My Vision
Opening Prayer and Blessing
Worship Song: A Thousand Hallelujahs
Worship Song: Worthy of it All / I Exalt Thee
CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE
Invitation to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Assurance from God
Worship Song: Once Again
(Children are dismissed for Sunday School)
MINISTRY OF THEWORD
Prayer for illumination
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 6:1-5 and Romans 11:33-36
Message: Being Reformed: Soli Deo Gloria
Song of Response: Crown Him with Many Crowns (Majesty)
SENDING AND BLESSING
Announcements
Church Family Prayer
Offering: 1) Local Budget 2) Samaritans Purse
Closing Blessing
Closing Worship Song: To God Be the Glory
Ways to Give
Living Hope accepts e-transfers to giving@livinghopemh.ca
You can specify where you would like your donation to go in the memo section (budget, second offering,etc.). If nothing is specified, your donation will go to the church budget. Please add your name in the memo as well if it is not clear in your email address.
Sign up for Automatic Withdrawal: Please fill out the Pre-Authorized Debit forms that were in your mailbox or ask at the church office for one.
Collection bags for cash orcoupons: The red bag is for our local budget and the bluebag (second collection) will be specified in the bulletin/service. Pleasego to the church office after the service if you would like to purchasecoupons.
“This is the day the Lord hasmade; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24
UPCOMINGEVENTs
Lord’s Day, October 27: Youth: meets at 6:30 pm at the church for a night of fellowship
Monday, October 28: Friendship: meets at 7:00 pm
Thursday, October 31: Coffee Break: meets from 9:30-11:00 am. Lesson #5 of Ephesians
We are excited about all that God is doing in and through our church family. We look forward to coming alongside you in different ways.
Pastor Kevin is planning on starting Pre-profession classes on November 4th after the service for all who have signed up. As well, catechism will resume on November 10th and will continue with the original scheduling of 2ndand 4th Sundays after the Church service.
We are looking to update ourvolunteer lists for Coffee Service and Greeting. If you would like to volunteer, there will besign up sheets on the table in the foyer. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Rehoboth& the Joyful Noise Choir invite you to an evening offun and fellowship on Saturday, November 2 at 7pm at Trinity Reformed Church. Admission is free and donations are welcome.
Octoberis Rehoboth’s Annual Donation Drive! Weinvite you to become a Friend of Rehoboth and support ourministry of supporting persons with developmental disabilities to flourish.Donations of any size are greatly appreciated and help us to grow our reach.Donation envelopes are available or can be made online: https://www.rcmflourish.ca/donate/donation-form/ Thank you for yourprayerful consideration. Tax receipts will be mailed out February2025. Our newsletter is also available online as well! https://www.rcmflourish.ca/about/flourish-newsletter/
Recreation Committee: Get Ready to roll at our church bowling night! Whether you are a pro or a newbie, come out for a fun evening of strikes and spares with friends and family. Bowling Night will be on November 16 @ Panorama Lanes from 6-8 pm. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Hall so we can get a rough idea of numbers beforehand. We hope to see you there!
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The Living Hope Church in Medicine Hat is a church that embraces the Bible as God's infallible and inerrant Word and seeks to be guided by its truth alone. We thank you for taking the time to explore what Living Hope Church is and extend an invitation to get to know us better.
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