Knox Waterloo Presbyterian Church

May 22, 2022

by Knox

May 21st, 2022

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Prelude

Call to Worship

One: We gather to worship God, our creator,
All: Source of Love and Life.
One: We gather to worship in the name of Christ,
All: Risen One, who lives among us.
One: We gather in celebration of the Spirit,
All: Gentle Breath and Holy Fire, who renews us.

Hymn #399 Spirit, Spirit of gentleness
Contributors: James K. Manley, Text: © 1978, J. Manley Publishing One License # 44816

Welcome

Gathering Prayer concluding with the Lord’s Prayer

Assurance of God’s Love

Sharing of Christ’s Peace

Peace Invocation: Halle, halle, halle
Words: Caribbean Traditional, Music: Caribbean arr. John Bell, Graham Maule, Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc. © 1990, Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc., agent OneLicense 02351

Fun with the Young at Heart

Musical Reflection: Spirit Blowing Through Creation
Performed by Mary-Catherine Pazzano
Words & Music Marty Haugen, © 1987 GIA Publications, Inc.

Scripture Reading: John 14:23-29

Wondering…about the Spirit of accompaniment

Hymn #380 Spirit, come, dispel our sadness
Contributors: Paul Gerhardt, John Christian Jacobi, Jane Marshall, Joshua Leavitt’s Christian Lyre; Richard Proulx One License # FBC-A022729

Life and Ministry of Knox Waterloo

Invitation to Offering

Offertory: Write Your Story
Performed by Knox Praise Band Words & Music Francesca Battiselli, David Garcia, and Ben Glover ©2013 Universal Music- Brentwood Benson Publishing CCLI #7006160

Doxology For the Life That You Have Given
Music: Gaelic Melody adapted by Iona Community (Scotland), Words Carl P. Daw, Jr. © Music: 1989 arr. WGRG Iona Community, Scotland, Used by permission of GIA Publications, Inc.; Words © 1990 Hope Publishing Company, OneLicense, 23419, 01471

For the life that you have given,
for the love in Christ made known,
with these fruits of time and labour,
with these gifts that are your own:
here we offer, Lord, our praises;
heart and mind and strength we bring;
give us grace to love and serve you,
living what we pray and sing.

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Hope

Hymn #665 Lord Jesus you shall be my song
WContributors: Les Petites Soeurs De Jesus, Zebulon M. Highben Tune: © 1979 Les Petites Souers | Setting © 2020 Augsburg Fortress Text: © 1979 Les Petites Soeurs. One License # AF20220267

Benediction

Sending Song Alleluia
Music: transcribed from singing of George Mxadana by John L. Bell © GIA Publications. OneLicense 50231

Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.
(Repeat)

Postlude

Worship Leaders: The Rev. Courtney Crawford, The Rev. Hugh Donnelly, Mary-Catherine Pazzano
Tech Team: Kathleen Forde, Joseph Gordon, Stephen Kauk
Knox Waterloo: CCLI License 2580326. One license A-713805 Images and videos used with permission.

Categories Order of Service, Services

This Week at Knox – May 19

by Knox

May 21st, 2022

WORSHIP – Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 22nd at 10am
Scripture: John 14:23-29

Download this week’s bulletin.

Livestream the service.
Listen on 98.5 CKWR FM radio.
Access the Knox YouTube channel.
Make a Gift to Knox

2022 MORTGAGE RENEWAL SUMMARY FOR CONGREGATION

Knox Waterloo’s mortgage renewal negotiations with Kindred Credit Union were successfully completed with a very positive outcome.
We have a short window of opportunity to contribute to the annual mortgage principal paydown (due by May 23rd).
To date we have received over $26K in contributions to the mortgage.
Thank you to all who have donated! Thank you for your generosity!
Further Information About the Mortgage Renewal Outcome.

May 2022 Financial Update

Dave Dougall, Knox Treasurer

Knox Community News

A Note of Thanks:
To Hugh, Courtney, Ruth, and to our Knox family … We want to thank you so much for wrapping your arms around us as we grieve our dear Steph. The outpouring of your love in so many tangible ways has given us strength and courage to face these difficult days. Your prayers, calls, emails, texts, cards, helping out at the funeral, the delicious meals, the flowers and your donations in memory of Steph have meant so much. Thank you for being the light of Christ during this challenging time of saying goodbye to Steph. We are forever grateful.
Barb, Beth, Fred & Family

Looking for a new way to be involved in worship?

The Tech Team is looking for new members. No experience necessary. Training provided. Read more >>

Breakfast for residents of a Better Tent City

Volunteers needed to bake two dozen (24) portions of healthy baked goods (muffins, scones or protein bars/balls) for the 50 residents at a Better Tent City! Read more >>

NO ZOOM OR IN-PERSON SUNDAY SCHOOL THIS SUNDAY, MAY 22!
Enjoy the long weekend!

VBC – July 11-15, 2022
Volunteer cutters and leaders needed!
Ask Carole how you can help!

KNOX GLOBAL PARTNERS NEEDS YOU to support the work of PWS&D by sending a letter to your MP Read more>>

What are your favourite hymns to sing?
Send Charlene the titles! Tell us why they resonate with you. What makes them meaningful? We are gathering a list of favourites to hopefully include in future Sunday services. Send your ideas and thoughts to Charlene.

Food for Thought Outing: Bonfire at Crieff, May 29th

If you’re university-age (student, working, or in-between), you’re welcome to join FFT for a free, outdoor event at Crieff Hills on Sunday, May 29th, 6:30-8:30 pm. Crieff is even providing the s’mores! Since transportation is needed, let Nancy Matthews know if you’d like to go and if you need or can provide a ride.

Knox In-Person Worship Seating Reservation Changes
Read more >>

This Week @ Knox
Deadline for Announcements: Wednesday @ 11:00 am

Send submissions to Charlene
We reserve the right to edit!

KNOX HEALTH & SAFETY COVID UPDATE

Knox has lifted its seating reservation requirement; reservations are not required for the left side and middle of the sanctuary.
For those who prefer to have social distanced seating, the streetside section of the sanctuary is available for seat reservation.
Masks are mandatory while on church property.
Congregational singing is permitted.
Following worship, dismissal will be coordinated, with the streetside section exiting first.
Please stay home if you are feeling ill the morning of worship.
Passive screening is employed. Do not attend if you are unwell. Read the o nline screening tool.

Knox COVID Health & Safety Team: Hugh Donnelly (Chair), Courtney Crawford, Elizabeth Denbeigh, Vaughn Sauvé, Ruth Song

FINAL THOUGHT…

“Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change.” — Bob Kerrey

We acknowledge that Knox Waterloo is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral Peoples. Read the full Territorial Acknowledgement.

Categories Events, News and Events, Services, This Week at Knox

May 15, 2022

by Knox

May 13th, 2022

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Prelude

Call to Worship

One: We come today from different places, different moods, different mornings.
All: Some are hectic and rushed, others quiet, perhaps forlorn. Regardless, we are loved equally in God’s eyes.
One: Yet, we come together to sing a new world into being as one.
All: We dream of a church where all who worship find their lives and loves belong.
One: We worship with different voices and talents, and we lift up our hearts united in praise.
All: Each one of us is unique and beloved; together, we praise God who welcomes our worship

Hymn: Let us build a house (All are welcome)
Words & Music: Marty Haugen © 1994 GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. OneLicense 00004

Welcome

Gathering Prayer concluding with the Lord’s Prayer

Assurance of God’s Love

Sharing of Christ’s Peace

Peace Invocation: Halle, halle, halle
Words: Caribbean Traditional, Music: Caribbean arr. John Bell, Graham Maule, Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc. © 1990, Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc., agent OneLicense 02351

Fun with the Young at Heart

Musical Reflection: You Say
Performed by Ayshia Bailie
Words & Music: Bebo Norman, Jason Ingram, Lauren Daigle, Mike Donehey, Paul Mabury © 2016 Appstreet MusicCentricSongs, See You At The Pub, Fellow Ships Music Formerly Music ICM, Crescendo Royalty Publishing, So Essential Tunes

Scripture Reading: Acts 11: 1-18
Charlene Janes

Wondering… about moving beyond boundaries

Hymn: Sing a new world into being
Words & Music: Mary Louise Bringle
© 2005, GIA Publications, Inc. OneLicense 27312

Life and Ministry of Knox Waterloo

Invitation to Offering

Offertory: Cover me in sunshine
Performed by Ayshia Bailie
Words & Music by Maureen McDonald and Amy Allen © 2021 Artist Publishing Group West, Snapped Back Songs, Mo Zella Mo Music, and Kenny + Betty Tunes; EMI April Music Inc, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Artist Publishing Group LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. And Kobalt Music Services Inc.

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Hope

Hymn: Draw the Circle Wide
Words & Music: Gordon Light, arr. Michael Bloss
© 1994 Common Cup Company, www.commoncup.com, used by permission. Arr. ©1998 Wood Lake Books. OneLicense 117657

Benediction

Sending Song Alleluia
Music: transcribed from singing of George Mxadana by John L. Bell © GIA Publications. OneLicense 50231

Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.
(Repeat)

Postlude

Worship Leaders: The Rev. Courtney Crawford, The Rev. Hugh Donnelly, Mary-Catherine Pazzano, Ayshia Bailie
Tech Team: Kathleen Forde, Ben Breen, Jamie McManus
Knox Waterloo: CCLI License 2580326. One license A-713805 Images and videos used with permission.

Categories Order of Service, Services

This Week at Knox – May 13

by Knox

May 13th, 2022

WORSHIP

Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 15th at 10am

This week’s story from Acts pushes us to consider and re-evaluate how the very practices that have distinguished us as a religious community can become an impediment. There is a fine balance between remaining true to our roots and at the same time being open to new growth. The Spirit breaks open the community of Christ to move in new ways. How and where we set boundaries in Christian community is always subject to the gracious nature of God’s love. How can we beyond boundaries and draw the circle wider so that everyone belongs?

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18
Download this week’s bulletin.
Livestream the service.
Listen on 98.5 CKWR FM radio.
Access the Knox YouTube channel.
Make a Gift to Knox

2022 MORTGAGE RENEWAL SUMMARY FOR CONGREGATION

Knox Waterloo’s mortgage renewal negotiations with Kindred Credit Union were successfully completed with a very positive outcome.
We have a short window of opportunity to contribute to the annual mortgage principal paydown (due by May 23rd).
To date we have received over $17K in contributions to the mortgage.
Thank you to all who have donated! Thank you for your generosity!
Further Information About the Mortgage Renewal Outcome.

Knox Community News
Jean Oakes
August 26, 1917 – May 6, 2022
In 1984 Jean became a member of Knox.
She passed away peacefully in her 105th year.
Obituary

Looking for a new way to be involved in worship?

The Tech Team is looking for new members. No experience necessary. Training provided.

Breakfast for residents of a
Better Tent City

Volunteers needed to bake two dozen (24) portions of healthy baked goods (muffins, scones or protein bars/balls) for the 50 residents at a Better Tent City!

Year End Youth Wrap Up
Join us for fun and games
in the Hall @ 10 am
——
NEW: JK-Gr 6 in the sanctuary!
Join us in the Knox Room
after Fun with the Young in Heart
——

Option: Preschool-Gr. 2 – online via Zoom
Nursery available for families to use on their own during services.

Knox Global Partners
needs you to support the work of PWS&D by sending a letter to your MP
Read more >>

Book Suggestions from
the Knox Library

Knox In-Person Worship
Seating Reservation Changes
Read more >>

This Week @ Knox
Deadline for Announcements: Wednesday @ 11:00 am

Send submissions to Charlene
We reserve the right to edit!

KNOX HEALTH & SAFETY COVID UPDATE

Knox has lifted its seating reservation requirement; reservations are not required for the left side and middle of the sanctuary.
For those who prefer to have social distanced seating, the streetside section of the sanctuary is available for seat reservation.
Masks are mandatory while on church property.
Congregational singing is permitted.
Following worship, dismissal will be coordinated, with the streetside section exiting first.
Please stay home if you are feeling ill the morning of worship.
Passive screening is employed. Do not attend if you are unwell. Read the o nline screening tool.

Knox COVID Health & Safety Team: Hugh Donnelly (Chair), Courtney Crawford, Elizabeth Denbeigh, Vaughn Sauvé, Ruth Song

FINAL THOUGHT…

“I think human beings must have faith or must look for faith, otherwise our life is empty, empty. To live and not to know why the cranes fly, why children are born, why there are stars in the sky. You must know why you are alive, or else everything is nonsense, just blowing in the wind.”
— Anton Chekhov

We acknowledge that Knox Waterloo is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral Peoples.
Read the full Territorial Acknowledgement.

Categories Events, News and Events, Services, This Week at Knox

May 8, 2022

by Knox

May 6th, 2022

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Prelude

Call to Worship

One: We gather to open ourselves to the Spirit of God.
All: We gather to open ourselves to one another.
One: In a spirit of compassion,
All: in a spirit of unity,
One: in a spirit of peace,
All: we meet Love face-to-face.

Hymn 374: O for a thousand tongues to sing
Words: Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788), Music: Thomas Haweis (1734-1820). Public Domain.

Welcome & Gathering Prayer

Assurance of God’s Love

Sharing of Christ’s Peace

Peace Invocation: Halle, halle, halle
Words Caribbean Traditional, Music Caribbean arr. John Bell, Graham Maule, Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc. © 1990, Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc., agent OneLicense 02351

Fun with the Young at Heart

Scripture Reading: Revelation 7:9-17

Wondering…about appropriate attire

Hymn 430: You are author
Words: Nepalese traditional. Contributors: Iona Community, Text: © 1990, GIA/Iona Community / WGRG. OneLicense 20726

Life and Ministry of Knox Waterloo

The Gift of Gratitude – Amy Zavitz

Invitation to Offering

Offertory: Agnus Dei/How Great Thou Art
Performed by Mary-Catherine Pazzano
Words & Music Michael W. Smith, Trad. Swedish & Michael W. Smith, Stuart K. Hine, Arr. Joel Raney, © 2019 Hope Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Hope

Hymn 371: Love divine, all loves excelling
Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
Music: HYFRYDOL, Rowland Hugh Pritchard (1812-1887) Public Domain.

Benediction

Sending Song Alleluia
Music: transcribed from singing of George Mxadana by John L. Bell © GIA Publications. OneLicense 50231

Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.
(Repeat)

Postlude

Worship Leaders: The Rev. Courtney Crawford, The Rev. Hugh Donnelly, Mary-Catherine Pazzano, Amy Zavitz

Tech Team: Kathleen Forde, Stephen Kauk, Jamie McManus

Knox Waterloo: CCLI License 2580326. One license A-713805
Images and videos used with permission.

Categories Order of Service, Services

This Week at Knox – May 5

by Knox

May 6th, 2022

WORSHIP – Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 8th at 10am
This Sunday we think about our identity in Christ.
What does it mean to be clothed in Christ?
What is appropriate attire?

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Download this week’s bulletin.

Livestream the service.
Listen on 98.5 CKWR FM radio.
Access the Knox YouTube channel.
Make a Gift to Knox

2022 MORTGAGE RENEWAL SUMMARY FOR CONGREGATION

Knox Waterloo’s mortgage renewal negotiations with Kindred Credit Union were successfully completed with a very positive outcome. The current extraordinary inflationary pressures being experienced in Canada has led to interest rates rising faster and higher than previously expected.
For more details including an opportunity to contribute to the annual mortgage principal paydown (due by May 23rd) please read:
Further Information About the Mortgage Renewal Outcome.

Knox Community News

We are sad to announce that Stephanie Prysnuk, a lifelong member of Knox and volunteer in the Logos program, passed away on Sunday, May 1st. Steph’s funeral will take place on Tuesday, May 10th at 11 am. For those unable to attend the service, you are invited to watch the service via live-stream. Please remember Steph’s family in your prayers as they experience this deep loss.
Obituary: Stephanie Leigh Prysnuk

Jazz for Adults – Saturday, May 28th @ 3 pm!
Fundraiser for Knox Music Program

Ready to jazz it up this spring? Jazz for Adults is back for their Spring concert on Saturday, May 28th @ 3 pm. Led by Knox’s Music Director Mary-Catherine Pazzano, come hear this community music program of wonderful amateur vocalists, accompanied by a great pro jazz band. Freewill donations – $25+ eligible for tax receipts! – gratefully accepted and will help Knox’s Chancel Choir add new music repertoire to its library!

In Celebration of Mother’s Day we Introduce you to our KNOX MOTHER GOOSE!

In early April our Knox Mother Goose came back to her preferred nesting location for the second year in a row. On April 10th she left the site briefly and we saw a few of her eggs! She was not pleased! After that, we never saw her move from the nest. Then this week on Tuesday, May 3rd, we saw that the eggs had hatched! Babies! A couple of baby goslings emerged from under Mom’s protective wings and new life began at Knox Church!

Two brave goslings exploring their new world while Knox Mother Goose keeps a watchful eye!

Knox Mother Goose and Proud Papa keeping watch over their six babies!

IN-PERSON SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINNING MAY 1ST
FOR JK – GR 12

Can you help? Email Carole!
Knox would like to offer in-person Sunday School during May and June for children in JK-Gr. 6. To make this happen we need Sunday School teachers. If you have a particular interest or are keen about a social justice or faith-related topic, Carole would like to hear from you.

At this time, the nursery will NOT be staffed, but available for families to use on their own during services.

JK – Gr. 12
IN-PERSON at 10 am, May 1st

Option: Preschool-Gr. 2 – online via Zoom
At this time, the nursery will NOT be staffed, but available for families to use on their own during services.

In-Person Vacation Bible Camp
Passport to Peace
July 11-15, 2022
Cost – $30/child
Registration Form
Read more>>

Book Suggestions for
Christian Family Sunday

Knox In-Person Worship
Seating Reservation Changes
Read more >>

This Week @ Knox
Deadline for Announcements: Wednesday @ 11:00 am

Send submissions to Charlene
We reserve the right to edit!

KNOX HEALTH & SAFETY COVID UPDATE

Knox has lifted its seating reservation requirement; reservations are not required for the left side and middle of the sanctuary.
For those who prefer to have social distanced seating, the streetside section of the sanctuary is available for seat reservation.
Proper-fitting masks are mandatory while on church property. Knox recommends the use of well-fitting masks (such as a KN95 or model with comparable protection).
Congregational singing is permitted.
Following worship, dismissal will be coordinated, with the streetside section exiting first.
Please stay home if you are feeling ill the morning of worship.
Passive screening is employed. Do not attend if you are unwell. Read the o nline screening tool.

Knox COVID Health & Safety Team: Hugh Donnelly (Chair), Courtney Crawford, Elizabeth Denbeigh, Vaughn Sauvé, Ruth Song

FINAL THOUGHT…

“The kingdom of God is an uprising against the powers that dominate our common life. It is a resistance to the status quo through acts of generosity, compassion, forgiveness, acceptance, nonviolence, and distributive justice.”
— Kurt Struckmeyer

We acknowledge that Knox Waterloo is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral Peoples. Read the full Territorial Acknowledgement.

Categories Events, News and Events, Services, This Week at Knox

May 1, 2022

by Knox

April 30th, 2022

Third Sunday of Easter

Prelude

Call to Worship

One: Siblings in Christ, if you lift your net and it is empty, come here!
All: We’ll cast it out again into Christ’s abundance.
One: If you open your eyes but do not recognize the Holy One, come here!
All: We’ll find the Risen Christ here among us.
One: If you are hungry and need to be nourished, come here!
All: We’ll join in sharing good food and stories of life.
One: If your life is filled with mourning, come here!
All: We’ll let Christ lead us in a dance of joy.

Hymn 788: Come, know my joy, the Maker says
Words: Andrew Donaldson, Music: Irish trad. Melody, harmony Francis D. Westbrook © 1995 The Presbyterian Church in Canada, harmony © Oxford University Press. OneLicense 109351

Welcome & Gathering Prayer

Assurance of God’s Love

Sharing of Christ’s Peace

Scripture Reading: John 21:1-19
read by Shirley Carter

Fun with the Young at Heart

Song: Picnic
Tune: Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Music: John Bratton
Public Domain. Words: Margaret Harvey)

Wondering…about the sacredness of breakfast

Hymn 524: We come as guest invited
Words: Timothy-Dudley Smith, Music Finnish hymn melody, arr. David Evans © 1984 Hope Publishing Company, Music arr. © Oxford University Press from The Revised Church Hymnary
OneLicense 5006370

Sacrament of Communion

Invitation

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Sung Lord’s Prayer

Enjoying the gifts of God

Prayer of Discipleship

Life and Ministry of Knox Waterloo

The Gift of Gratitude: Bill Stevens

Invitation to Offering

Offertory: Hail the Fisherfolk
Words & Music: Dave Brown, arr. C Lees and D Brown
© 2006, LicenSing, All rights reserved, used by permission.

Prayers of the People

Hymn: Lord, you have come to the lakeshore
© 1979 Cesáreo Gabaráin; English trans. Gertrude Suppe, George Lockwood, and Raquel Gutiérrez-Achón, 1988 alt. OneLicense 6905

Benediction

Sending Song Alleluia
Music: transcribed from singing of George Mxadana by John L. Bell © GIA Publications. OneLicense 50231

Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia. (Repeat)

Postlude

Worship Leaders: The Rev. Courtney Crawford, The Rev. Susan Sheridan, Mary-Catherine Pazzano, Amy Zavitz

Tech Team: Eric Gaudet, Barb Gaudet, Kathleen Forde

Knox Waterloo: CCLI License 2580326. One license A-713805 Images and videos used with permission.

Categories Order of Service, Services

This Week at Knox – April 28

by Knox

April 30th, 2022

WORSHIP & COMMUNION

Third Sunday of Easter, May 1st at 10am

We continue to celebrate the season of Easter as the risen Christ appears to the disciples for the third time. We often hear this story referred to as the “Breakfast on the Beach.” Here there is communion amidst a simple yet remarkable meal of fish and bread. This sacred meal offers us a glimpse of the holy in the midst of daily life. This Sunday we will wonder about how God shows up, not in grand events of clarity and wonder, but in awkward moments of inexplicable holiness. Together, we too will celebrate the sacrament of Communion together in the service.

The Rev. Susan Sheridan will be sharing worship leadership with Courtney as our guest liturgist. Susan and her husband Jarvis moved to Waterloo the year before the pandemic and have been worshipping with Knox during this time. Susan is a retired Presbyterian minister and also worked at Knox College as Coordinator of the Ewart Centre for Lay Education. We also look forward to hearing from Bill Stevens as he shares his gift of gratitude with the community as we continue our stewardship focus on gratitude.

Scripture: John 21:1-19
Download this week’s bulletin.
Livestream the service.
Listen on 98.5 CKWR FM radio.
Access the Knox YouTube channel.
Make a Gift to Knox

2022 MORTGAGE RENEWAL SUMMARY FOR CONGREGATION

Knox Community News
Sandi McBride, Scott Wilson, Susan Wilson, and Joy Wilson generously donated to the Music Scholars Program in loving memory of their mother L. Joan Wilson (April 17, 1931 – April 16, 2014)

Breakfast for a Better Tent City
We need volunteers to bake two dozen (24) portions of healthy baked goods (muffins, scones or protein bars/balls) for the 50 residents of A Better Tent City. We need 3 portions each time. Click on one of the links below to sign up. If portion 1 is full, try to click on the links for portion 2 or 3 or try another week. Details are provided at the link. Baked goods need to be dropped off to Femmy Birks on the Thursday or Friday of the week you register for. If you have any questions please contact Femmy.
Portion 1: https://mealtrain.com/nk320o

Portion 2: https://mealtrain.com/4q6w76

Portion 3: https://mealtrain.com/nk3747

IN-PERSON SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINNING MAY 1ST
FOR JK – GR 12

At this time, the nursery will NOT be staffed, but available for families to use on their own during services.

JK – Gr. 12
IN-PERSON at 10 am, May 1st
Option: Preschool-Gr. 2 – online via Zoom
At this time, the nursery will NOT be staffed, but available for families to use on their own during services.

In-Person Vacation Bible Camp- Passport to Peace
July 11-15, 2022
Cost – $30/child
Registration Form
Read more>>

Should Every Day be Earth Day?
Suggestions from the Knox Library!
Read more >>

THANK YOU to the Knox community for your generosity and support of the Youth Friendship Soup fundraiser!

Knox In-Person Worship
Seating Reservation Changes
Read more >>

This Week @ Knox
Deadline for Announcements: Wednesday @ 11:00 am
Send submissions to Charlene
We reserve the right to edit!

KNOX HEALTH & SAFETY COVID UPDATE
Knox has lifted its seating reservation requirement; reservations are not required for the left side and middle of the sanctuary.

For those who prefer to have social distanced seating, the streetside section of the sanctuary is available for seat reservation.

Proper-fitting masks are mandatory while on church property. Knox recommends the use of well-fitting masks (such as a KN95 or model with comparable protection).

Congregational singing is permitted.

Following worship, dismissal will be coordinated, with the streetside section exiting first.

Please stay home if you are feeling ill the morning of worship.

Passive screening is employed. Do not attend if you are unwell. Read the o nline screening tool.

Knox COVID Health & Safety Team: Hugh Donnelly (Chair), Courtney Crawford, Elizabeth Denbeigh, Vaughn Sauvé, Ruth Song

FINAL THOUGHT…

“I want to be outside with the misfits, with the rebels, the dreamers, second-chance givers, the radical grace-lavishers, the ones with arms wide open, the courageously vulnerable, and among even — or maybe especially — the ones rejected by the table as not worthy enough or right enough.”
— Sarah Bessey

We acknowledge that Knox Waterloo is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral Peoples.
Read the full Territorial Acknowledgement.

Categories Events, News and Events, Services, This Week at Knox

April 24, 2022

by Knox

April 23rd, 2022

Second Sunday of Easter

Prelude

Call to Worship

One: Christ is risen!
All: Stones of fear are rolled away.
One: Christ is risen!
All: Walls of prejudice are broken down.
One: Christ is risen!
All: Doubts are affirmed; questions are allowed.
One: Christ is risen!
All: Those who were pushed aside are welcomed in.
One: Christ is risen!
All: Life will never be the same again.
One: Christ is risen!
All: Hallelujah!

Hymn #254 Jesus is risen from the grave (vss. 1-5)
Contributors: Iona Community
Text: © 1989, GIA/Iona Community / WGRG One License #18318

Welcome, Gathering Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

Assurance of God’s Love

Sharing of Christ’s Peace

Sung Response Halle, halle, halle
Words Caribbean Traditional, Music Caribbean arr. John Bell, Graham Maule, Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc.
© 1990, Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc., agent OneLicense #02351

Fun with the Young at Heart

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Wondering… about the gift of faith community

Hymn #663 (vs. 1,2) God, whose giving knows no ending
Contributors: Robert L. Edwards, Lloyd Larson
Tune: ©2016 Hope Publishing Company, CCLI # 29152

The Gift of Gratitude – Janis Randall Simpson

Hymn #663 (vs. 3) God, whose giving knows no ending

Life and Ministry of Knox Waterloo

Invitation to Offering

Offertory I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
Full House Brass
Music George Frideric Handel, arr. Jack Gale Musicians Publications

Doxology For the Life That You Have Given
Music Gaelic Melody adapted by Iona Community (Scotland), Words Carl P. Daw, Jr. © Music 1989 arr. WGRG Iona Community, Scotland, Used by permission of GIA Publications, Inc.; Words © 1990 Hope Publishing Company, OneLicense, #23419, #01471

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Hope

Benediction

Sending Song Alleluia
Music transcribed from singing of George Mxadana by John L. Bell © GIA Publications
OneLicense #50231

Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.
Alleluia. Alleluia.
(Repeat)

Postlude

Worship Leaders: The Rev. Janice Hamalainen, The Rev. Hugh Donnelly, Mary-Catherine Pazzano

Full House Brass:
Trumpets: Deb Lacoste, Dave Manning
French Horn: Randi Patterson
Trombone: Carolyn Culp
Bass Trombone: Susan Follows

Tech Team: Kathleen Forde, Barb Gaudet, Eric Gaudet

Knox Waterloo: CCLI License # 2580326. One license A-713805 Images and videos used with permission.

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This Week at Knox – April 22

by Knox

April 23rd, 2022

Worship @ Knox
Second Sunday of Easter
April 24th at 10 am

Scripture: John 20:19-31

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Do you enjoy sharing your time with children? Intergenerational faith-sharing is a cornerstone for many ministries at Knox. Knox would like to offer in-person Sunday School during May and June to re-connect with our Knox children in JK-Gr. 6. We need passionate people to come and hang out with our children!
If you have an interest in helping to lead in our Sunday School,
please let Carole know!
If you have a particular interest or are keen about a topic such as a social justice or faith-related topic, talk to Carole about how to bring your idea to Sunday School. You only need to commit to one, or if able, two Sundays! We will start with an “all ages” structure and see what transforms from there. Carole will work with you, your vision and/or the curriculum to help make the process as smooth as possible! Please email Carole if interested in this exciting opportunity to work with the children of Knox!

At this time, the nursery will not be staffed, but available for families to use on their own during services.

KNOX HEALTH & SAFETY COVID UPDATE

Knox has lifted its seating reservation requirement; reservations are not required for the left side and middle of the sanctuary.
For those who prefer to have social distanced seating, the streetside section of the sanctuary is available for seat reservation (for Sunday, April 10^th call the office at (519) 886-4140 or email Charlene).
Proper-fitting masks are mandatory while on church property. Knox recommends the use of well-fitting masks (such as a KN95 or model with comparable protection).
Congregational singing is permitted.
Following worship, dismissal will be coordinated, with the streetside section exiting first.
Please stay home if you are feeling ill the morning of worship.
Passive screening is employed. Do not attend if you are unwell or have travelled outside the country in the past two weeks. Read the o nline screening tool.

Knox COVID Health & Safety Team: Hugh Donnelly (Chair), Courtney Crawford, Elizabeth Denbeigh, Vaughn Sauvé, Ruth Song

Attention Singers and Musicians in the Knox Community!
Do you want to share your gifts and talents with a song
during worship throughout May and June?
Email Mary-Catherine, Knox Music Director, to let her know that you are
interested, and she can talk you through song ideas, available dates,
etc. Thank you!

We continue to join other churches in KW to provide breakfast for the 50 residents of A Better Tent City. We are once again asking if you would be willing to sign up to bake two dozen (24) portions of healthy baked goods: muffins, scones or protein bars/balls. We need 3 portions each time. Please click on one of the links below to sign up. If portion 1 is full, please try to click on the links for portion 2 or 3 or try another week. Details are provided at the link. Baked goods need to be dropped off to Femmy Birks on the Thursday or Friday of the week you register for. If you have any questions please contact Femmy.

Portion 1: https://mealtrain.com/nk320o

Portion 2: https://mealtrain.com/4q6w76

Portion 3: https://mealtrain.com/nk3747

Should Every Day be Earth Day?
Suggestions from the Knox Library! Read more >>

In-Person Wed@Knox
April 27th, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Featuring: Full House Brass

Sunday School

Gr. 7-12 – In-person at 10 am
Preschool-Gr. 6 – online via Zoom
Read more >>

In-Person Vacation Bible Camp
Passport to Peace
July 11-15, 2022
Cost – $30/child
Registration Form
Read more>>

THANK YOU to the Knox community for your generosity and support of the Youth Friendship Soup fundraiser! Our youth raised $2000 for PWS&D’s Crisis Appeal for Ukraine. Thank you to our youth and all who contributed, with special appreciation for the support of Global Partners!

Knox In-Person Worship
Seating Reservation Changes
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This Week @ Knox
Deadline for Announcements: Wednesday @ 11:00 am

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Watch Official Trailer
Tickets – $11.62 – ONLY available through Eventbrite
For more information, please visit www.operationlightsoutmovie.com

FINAL THOUGHT…

“The scientific observer of Nature is a kind of mystic seeker in the act of prayer.”
— Muhammad Iqbal

We acknowledge that Knox Waterloo is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral Peoples.
Read the full Territorial Acknowledgement.

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