KINTAIL ON THE ROAD “Kintail on the Road” will be taking place at our church from Monday to Friday, July 7 to 11. A planning meeting will take place in the Parlour on Sunday, June 1st immediately following the worship service. Lunch will be provided. You are welcome to attend and join the team. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Chantale Pitts or the church office.

UPCOMING SERVICESOn Sunday, June 1st, we welcome the Rev. Bryan Lapier as our worship leader. On Sunday, June 8th, we share together in communion. For these services, let us worship God with joy and give thanks for all those who come to be with us!

STUDY LEAVE – Rev. Mark is on Study Leave from Thursday, May 29th to Wednesday, June 4th. He will be doing study towards a course on Spiritually Integrated Therapy that he is taking at Waterloo Lutheran Seminary.

FUND RAISING IDEAS - At the April 28th Board of Managers meeting it was decided that we should begin to plan some fund raising projects. We are looking for people who have ideas for projects to come together to brain storm and look at what is possible for us to undertake.We know there are people who have some great ideas. If you would like to share your ideas and be part of the brainstorming process please join us in the parlour on Monday June 2nd at 7:00 pm. If you are unable to attend the meeting and have ideas to share please send them to the church office.This meeting is just for gathering ideas.

ALLEY SUPPORT FOR CAMPERS - The Alley is once again offering financial support to children from the church who will be attending church camp. If you have a need for financial assistance please complete the form and submit it to the office no later than June 2, 2014. Forms are available in the office or in the May-June newsletter.

Minister: Rev. Mark Gedcke 519-575-8817or by email at mgedcke@knoxstratford.com

Director of Music: Suzanne StrahanOffice Administrator: Kathy Baker

Treasurer: Shannon Archer Office: 519-271-0373 knoxs@wightman.ca

OFFICE HOURS 9am- 1pm Tuesday through Friday

KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHMay 25, 2014 11:00 am

Minister: Rev. Mark GedckeMusic Director – Suzanne Strahan

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP - Prayer, Meditation and Visiting

PRELUDE: I Love Your Grace – R. Founds, arr. E. FosterKing of Heaven – J. Ingram, P. Baloche, arr. D. Galbraith, B. HendersonBlessings – L. Story, arr. D. Galbraith, G. Wall

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: With all that is within us, let us bless God,People: Who forgives all our sins, who heals all our diseases,Leader: Who lifts us up from rock bottom, who crowns us with

steadfast love and mercy,People: With all that is within us, let us give praise and thanks

to God, who creates, redeems and sustains us. Amen(Ruth C. Duck, Flames of the Spirit, ed. by Ruth C. Duck, The Pilgrim Press)

OPENING HYMN: #29 As the deer (in songbook)

PRAYER OF ADORATION AND CONFESSION

PASSING OF THE PEACE:Leader: The Peace of Christ be with youCongregation: And also with you.

ANTHEM: Jesu ukukhanya – traditional Botswana, arr. Alexander L’Estrange

BAPTISM: Abel Michael Trela (son of Dan & Amy Trela – grandson of Diane Parker)

AARONIC BLESSING: #619 The Lord bless you

CHILDREN’S HYMN: #42 Build your kingdom here (in songbook)

CHILDREN’S TIME

SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 63John 14:15-21

SERMON: Growing Up

HYMN: #521 Child of blessing, child of promise

OFFERING

OFFERTORY: Help Is On The Way – C. Black, D. Smith, I. Houghton, M.W. Smith, arr. E. Foster

OFFERTORY PRAISE: #425 We praise you, O God (v1)

PRAYER OF DEDICATION (together)Thank you, God, for the opportunity to share in your creative and restorative work among people. Because you have blessed us, we have much to give. These offerings express our gratitude and our aspiration to be more fully your own loyal community. Amen(Lavon Bayler Flames of the Spirit, ed. by Ruth C. Duck, The Pilgrim Press)

HYMN: #303 Holy, Holy, Holy (sing twice)

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (#831 – sung)

CLOSING HYMN: #648 I’m gonna live so God can use me

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE: Sing and Shout – J. Mhondera, M. Redman, W. Weeks, arr. D. Galbraith

Church opening today: Tim PauliChurch opening next week: Tim PauliUshers this week: Terry Barton, Gerry & Darlene Feeney, Bill ForbesUshers next week: Sean Raleigh, Kirk & Lori Speiran, Tom HislopGreeters this week: Allan & Nancy Rothwell & familyGreeters next week: Gerry Feeney & Darlene BridgeCoffee this week: Shirley WeitzelNursery today: Jenn Raleigh & Kathy Baker

A GENTLE REMINDER TO PLEASE RETURN THE SONGBOOKS TO THE NARTHEX AFTER THE WORSHIP SERVICE THIS MORNING

SPECIAL THANK YOU to Stewart and Gail Robertson for the beautiful floral arrangement placed in the sanctuary on Mothers’ Day.

CONGREGATIONAL RETREAT - Please mark on your calendars our Congregational Retreat happening on Saturday/Sunday, June 21/22 at Camp Kintail. We share this retreat time with St. Marys Presbyterian C hurch. Our worship service will be at Camp Kintail, starting at 10:45 am. More details, including the Retreat Form, are coming soon.

OUR WEEKLY MISSION - Don’t forget to stop at the Food Bank table and purchase an item. All food items have prices marked. Simply make your choice and place it in a box below. Then pay by putting the money into the cash box. So simple but each donation makes such a difference in the lives of those in need.

CONGRATULATIONSTo Joanne & Kevin Miller and their children, Caitlan & Brooke Musgrave and Damon & Austin Miller! Joanne and Kevin were married here at Knox yesterday. Your Knox family wishes you much happiness in your future together! 

Knox Presbyterian Stratford Financial Update as of April 30, 2014 shows that we are in a deficit of $35,979 year to date. The annual budget predicted a deficit due to increased staff costs and changes in transfers from trustees. Due to higher heating costs and lower weekly offerings we are further behind than expected. There is some good news as the rental income has increased and the insurance expenses are expected to be reduced. We need the congregation’s support in order to address this growing deficit. The Board appreciates your support through time, prayers and offerings.