First Presbyterian and First Baptist ChurchesSunday, July 25th, 2021 – 9th Sunday after PentecostWorship Leader: Bruce Hynes (First Baptist Church) Pianist: Janice McIntyre Soloist: Paul McIntyreReader: Eleanor Whitlock-HynesNote: Mr. Hynes asks that you text to him any prayer requests or announcements during the service to 613-

802-7825.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Musical Prelude the people of God gather….

Call to Worship God Hymn # 500 (vs. 1 - 3) Open my eyes that I may see

1. Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth thou hast for me.

Place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free.

Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!2. Open my ears, that I may hear voices of truth thou

sendest clear,and while the waves-notes fall on my ear, everything false

shall disappear.Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine!3. Open my mouth, that I may bear gladly the warm truth

everywhere.Open my heart and let me prepare love with thy children

thus to share.Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine!

Prayer of Invocation Welcome and Announcements The Gift of Music

to hear God’s word and respond in love with thanksgiving …

Scripture Reading John 6: 35 - 44Jesus, the Bread of Life

reading from the New International Version

Prayers of The People and The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Hymn # 650 (vs. 1, 2 and 4) He leadeth me

1. He leadeth me: oh blessed thought!oh words with heavenly comfort fraught!Whate’er I do, where’re I be still ‘tis God’s hand that

leadeth me!RefrainHe leadeth me! He leadeth me!By his own hand he leadeth me!A faithful follower I would be for ‘tis God’s hand that

leadeth me!2. Sometimes ‘mid scenes of deepest gloom,

sometimes where Eden’s flowers bloom,by waters still, o’er troubled sea, still ‘tis God’s hand that

leadeth me!Refrain4. And when my task on earth is done,when by thy grace the victory’s won,e’en death’s cold wave I will not flee since God through

Jordan leadeth me.Refrain

The People ’ s Offering for the Work of Christ ’ s Church Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, and so in faith and with assurance we give our money this morning. We hope in a generous God who meets our needs. We hope in a creative God who multiplies our gifts. We hope in a mysterious God who invites us to kingdom living.Doxology

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.Praise Him all creatures here below.Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts.Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Prayer of Dedication

We are the Receivers - receivers of love, receivers of grace, and receivers of Jesus. We are also the Givers - following God’s call, following Jesus, following our hearts. Lord, we give these offerings for the work of your kingdom, with humble thanks for mercies received. Amen.

Scripture Reading Mark 4: 13 -20 the parable of the sower

Matthew 7: 7 -12 ask, seek, knock

The Gift of Music The Message “Something To Gnaw On”

to go out with joy and serve…

Hymn # 461 (vs. 1 – 3 and 5) Be thou my vision 1. Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart.Naught be all else to me save that thou art.Thou my best thought in the day and the night.Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.2. Be thou my wisdom. Be thou my true word.I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord.Thou my great Father, thine own may I be.Thou in me dwelling and I one with thee.3. Be thou my breast-plate, my sword for the fight.Be thou my armour and be thou my might.Thou my soul’s shelter and thou my high tower,raise thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.5. High King of heaven, when the battle is done,grant heaven’s joy to me, O bright heaven’s Sun.Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,

still be my vision, O ruler of all.

Benediction and Choral Amen Musical Postlude Mission Moment - Food assistance provides comfort during

difficult timesIn Afghanistan, Razia and her four children lost their home when they could no longer afford to pay rent. Abandoned

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH10 Church Street, P.O. Box 885, Brockville, Ontario, K6V 5W1

Summer Office HoursMonday to Friday - 10 am. to 1:30 pm.

Telephone 613-345-5014 or 613-340-3310Our Website or Social Media Accounts

https://pccweb.ca/firstchurch-brockville/ https://www.facebook.com/Firstkirk/https://twitter.com/first_kirk www.instagram.com/firstpresbrockville/

Reverend Marianne and Kathleen Howard are on holiday for the month of July. For pastoral care or assistance, please call the Church Office at 613-345-5014 or 613-340-3310.

Housekeeping during COVID-19* A warm WELCOME is extended to all who are worshipping with us today, especially our friends from First Baptist Church. Please make sure your attendance is recorded in the book at the south entrance. Masks and distanced seating are required! Please allow a greeter to seat you and remain in your seat until the end of the service. At the end of our service, we will safely exit as indicated by the Ushers.  While keeping a safe distance from other people, quickly leave your pew and go out the North Door. Socializing is wonderful but needs to happen outside!   Please ensure that you have all your belongings with you.  We have a blue recycle bin near the exit for papers. Thank you!* ACCESSIBLE WASHROOM FACILITIES for all people are available on the Sanctuary level. These washrooms are found through the doors behind the Choir Loft - right turn - straight ahead. Please feel free to use these washrooms whenever necessary!* CHILDREN’S MINISTRY - During the month of July, no childcare is provided during the service.

Greeting you this morning:Eleanor Whitlock-

HynesJanet & Francis LeBrunMarianne Bimm

by her husband and left with few prospects to earn an income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Razia and her children sought refuge in a spare room at the local mosque. Razia’s son did small jobs to earn money, but it was not enough to sustain the family.

Fortunately, the family was selected to be recipients of a food assistance project run by Community World Service Asia, a partner of Presbyterian World Service & Development. Monthly cash transfers were provided to 1,100 vulnerable families, including many who had returned to Afghanistan from Iran. “We were blessed as the cash helped us to purchase essential groceries. I have also bought warm clothing for

my children so the winters will be warm and comfortable,” Razia said.

for July 25 th to the 31 st ALISON ROBB - July 27th

ANDREW DUNCAN - July 31st

Sunday, August 1st - LOAVES & FISHES SundayOur Church supports the work of this restaurant with our donations of money and time. This ministry assists so many and we are thankful to be a part of it. Donations of food can be left in the basket at the rear of the Sanctuary or delivered to the Church Office (white and chocolate cake mixes and coffee are great choices) during the week. Donations of money are welcome in your regular offering envelopes or online donations. Please mark all envelopes clearly. Thanks.

“Sometimes I’m asked to list the most important steps in preparing for an evangelistic mission, and my reply is always the same: prayer…prayer…prayer.” – Billy GrahamThese words are the inspiration for the launch of a nationwide Prayer Walk Challenge. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada’s goal

IN-PERSON SERVICES of WORSHIP

AUGUST – 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th

First Presbyterian Church - 10 am.

The Reverend Marianne Emig Carr (Minister)

SEPTEMBER

The Brockville Food Bank is in critical need of volunteers to deliver parcels of food to clients in Brockville. Deliveries happen on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Delivery times can vary but the time slots most needed are around the noon hour and at approximately 1:30 pm. If you can volunteer to help, please call Hailie Jac at 613-213-1664 or the Church Office at 613-345-5014. Thanks.

is for Christians in every province and territory to spend this summer doing prayer walks with the purpose of preparing hearts to be open to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Imagine if every neighborhood in Canada was being prayed for. We believe our country would be different as a result.Going for a prayer walk is as simple as it sounds – walk throughout your neighbourhood and pray.So why a challenge? Billy Graham once said, “I don’t know of one person who ever responded to the Gospel who wasn’t first prayed for.” If our neighbours are to come to faith in Jesus Christ, it must start with us praying for them. Then let’s pray and believe that God will change our country one heart at a time through spiritual transformation.

What can you do?Take a walk – with a purpose. Walk through your neighbourhood and as you go, ask God to make himself known to neighbours who live next door, across the street, down the alley, and around the block.

Pray for your communities, your towns, your cities and for Canada. Pray for our government leaders.

How do you start? Commit to a regular time and stick with it. Be persistent in your effort to

reach your neighbours with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Walk alone. Not only are you interceding for others, but this will also deepen

your personal relationship with God. Walk with a friend or a group. “Two are better than one, because they have

a good reward for their toil…” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12). As you walk – notice “the little things” – like bicycles on lawns (pray for

the children who ride them); “For Sale” signs (pray for families trying to sell their homes); trampolines (more evidence of kids who need prayer!); gardens (pray for them to grow and bless families); signs of landscaping and home improvement (pray homeowners have success with their projects). Little signs are everywhere, take notice.

Pray for people. Offer to pray for people who cross your path and be open to opportunities to share the Gospel.

Take note of answers to your prayers – nothing encourages us to pray more than seeing God answer our prayers in the first place!

Build momentum across Canada by inspiring others to take up the challenge and pray. Share a photo on your social media and use the hashtag #prayerwalkchallenge before or after your walk.

Take up the Prayer Walk Challenge – Challenge others to do the same!____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

We are called to pray for our church, its ministry, our community and our world. Prayers for guidance, wisdom, direction, compassion, energy, new ideas and blessing would all be appropriate. Please remember to pray each day!

Sunday, July 25th

Pray for people in Afghanistan whose livelihoods have been disrupted by COVID-19 and give thanks for the food assistance they have received through Presbyterian World Service & Development partners during these difficult times.

Monday, July 26th

Pray for the ministries to the poor and broken that have been curtailed in the past year and a half, that the Lord would enable such work to continue.

Tuesday, July 27th

Pray for the migrant labourers who are working on Canadian farms, that their health may be protected and that local churches will know how best to support and encourage them.

Wednesday, July 28th

Pray for farmers and others who produce our food and care for the land, that God will guide them in their stewardship of his resources.

Thursday, July 29th Pray that we will have the opportunity and the courage to speak about what Christ has done for us, so that others may find hope and believe the good news.

Friday, July 30th (World Day Against Trafficking in Persons)Pray for all victims and survivors of human trafficking, and give thanks for those who work diligently to end all forms of human trafficking.

Saturday, July 31st

Pray for churches in the neighbourhoods where you live, and for growing relationships between denominations and church communities.

REMEMBER EGG CARTONS, GROCERY BAGS and NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS

for HARVEST SHARING especially during the summer months!

Here is the YouTube link for the serviceon July 18th.

https://youtu.be/2TnURinA0Q0