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The Life & Work of Knox Church
We are a Christian community seeking to grow in knowledge of Jesus Christ and to live our lives as he teaches us. As part of our efforts to honour our First Nations sisters and brothers, we acknowledge the Algonquin First Nations people, upon whose traditional and unceded territory Knox Church resides. |
Worship & Reflection
Sunday Worship: This weekend is the Second Sunday of Lent and our sermon theme is Giving Up Jealousy, based on Luke 10:38-42 and Genesis 4:1-7. For those joining the service on-line, the livestream begins @ 10:20 a.m HERE. Worship services are also archived on our YouTube Channel (Knox Ottawa) and on our website (HERE). A copy of the liturgy can be found at the end of this newsletter. Sermon Copies: Copies of Sunday sermons are available in the Church Narthex on Sunday mornings. Children and Youth: Children and youth are invited to join in Bible-based exploration and activities, and parents and grandparents are welcome to have fun with us too! All will participate in worship in the sanctuary until Children’s Time, then exit via the side door for Sunday School. If you have questions about Knox Sunday School, or would like to get involved, please contact knoxsundayschoolottawa@gmail.com. If needed, a nursery on the lower level of the church, and a quiet room at the back of the sanctuary with a rocking chair, sink and toys are available for parents with babies and young children. The service can be heard from both places: in the quiet room through speakers in the narthex, and in the nursery with wifi access to the live streamed service. Everyone is also very welcome in the sanctuary. Please ask if there is anything you need. Bible Study: The next weekly, hybrid Bible Study is Wednesday, March 19th, from 10 to 11 a.m. We will begin a new study on the Old Testament prophecy of Zechariah. To join for the first time, in person or online, send an email to pastor.jim.pot@rogers.com. Prayer & Meditation: The church is open on Wednesdays, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, for prayers, meditation, and to allow the community an opportunity to enjoy our sanctuary. College & Careers: Join us Monday evening at 7 pm in the Parlour for our video series "Reason for God". Enter through the Garden Courtyard door. Jazz Vespers: The next event is next Wednesday, March 19th, 7-8 pm with guest musicians Chris Fagan (Vocals), Yves Laroche (Piano); Marek Przednowek (Bass). Poetry, readings, music, and prayers will reflect our 2024-25 Jazz Vespers theme of Flourishing Virtues with a focus this month on Patience. |
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Knox News & Events
Knox Annual Meeting: Save the date of Sunday, April 6th for the Annual Congregational Meeting, which will take place following the worship service and Coffee Hour. Copies of the Annual Report, including the 2024 Financial Statements and the 2025 Budget will be available next week. Vacation Notice: Marianne will be on vacation from March 24-28. If you an announcement for either the Mar 23rd or 30th bulletin/newsletter, please forward it to the office no later than 9 am on Wednesday, March 19. Thank you. Office Hours: Regular church office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - 9 am to 4 pm. Marianne works from home on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Reminder: When using unnumbered offering envelopes, please remember to include either your name or envelope number on the front on your envelope. This will ensure proper allocation of your donation. Thank you! Mailboxes and Nametags in Geneva Hall: Mailboxes for those who attend Knox in person are located on the north side of Geneva Hall. For privacy reasons, the boxes are numbered. Each Sunday a list in alphabetical order by family name, showing box numbers, is placed on the desk in front of the mailboxes. (Please note: this is a mailbox number only; there are no changes to envelope numbers for donations to Knox.) Nametags to wear at coffee hour and other events can be left in your mailbox for safekeeping. If you would like a Knox nametag, or if we missed giving you a mailbox, please write your name on the list in front of the boxes. |
Service & Fellowship
Book Club: The next meeting of the Knox Book Club is Sunday, March 16, at noon in the Parlour. The book, Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering, by Malcolm Gladwell will be discussed. All are welcome. For more information, contact: jhnyoung@rogers.com Thank you!: Thank you to everyone for joining us at the Sunday School Soup and Chili Lunch last Sunday. Thanks to all those who donated buns, butter and home made soups and chilis. They were a hit. There was a lovely atmosphere of sharing around the tables and of welcoming guests -especially Dennis from Centretown Community Food Centre, and Sunday School kids and teachers from St John’s and St Theresa’s. Knox Rocks! |
Christian Action & Outreach
Out of the Cold: Last Saturday, 87 guests were welcomed to our weekly meal. Thank you to Team 2 for preparing and serving last Saturday, and to Team 3 which oversees the meal this weekend. Meals are served from 4-5 pm with doors opening 3:30 pm. Anyone interested in volunteering, send a note to our Coordinator, Nic Van Beek (knoxottawaootc@gmail.com). Centretown Churches Social Action Committee: For the latesat news from CCSAC, the most recent newsletter can be found HERE. |
Outside Events
150th Anniversary: Save the date of Sunday May 4th for a special worship gathering to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. The event will be held at 3pm and is sponsored by the Presbytery of Ottawa and will be held at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church (971 Woodroffe Ave). Lifted: A Youth Event, for ages 11-18, hosted by Ottawa Presbytery. Join for a time of fellowship, worship, activities, discussion and snacks on Friday, March 28 at St. Timothy's Presbyterian, 2400 Alta Vista Drive, from 7-9 pm. Calling ALL Youth: As part of the Presbytery’s 150th anniversary celebration on Sunday May 4th, the planning committee has invited youth to join the celebration and has suggested the following areas for participation: reading Scripture, ushering (welcoming people and helping them find a seat as well as helping with the offering), or serving refreshments. If any of these areas interest you, please reach out to Sunjay Henry via email at prezminanimator@gmail.com or on Instagram @prezzyyouthonfire by April 1. |
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Liturgy for Sunday, March 16, 2025
Prelude: So Wunsch Ich Mir zu Guterletzt (J.S. Bach) Call to Worship Opening Hymn: #482:1,3,5 Christ is made the sure foundation Opening Prayer, concluded with The Lord’s Prayer Anthem: O my God, bestow thy tender mercy (G. B. Pergolesi) Responsive Reading: Psalm 73 Hymn: #576 I bind unto myself today Children’s Time Hymn: Jesus, all for Jesus Prayer for Illumination Old Testament: Genesis 4:1-7; New Testament: Luke 10:38-42 Message: Giving Up Jealousy Hymn: #574 With the Lord as my guide Announcements Prayers of the People Offerings and Offertory: Wer Nur den Lieben Gott Lasst Walte (J.S. Bach) Doxology: #830 Praise God from whom all blessings flow Prayer of Dedication Hymn: #490 God of grace and God of glory Closing Words & Benediction Congregational Amen Postlude: Prelude no. 27 (J.S. Bach) |
Participants
Minister: Jim Pot Next Week (Mar 23): |
Thank you
Thank you for being part of our community as we seek to live out our faith in the Centretown of Ottawa. This newsletter is one of the main vehicles used for communicating about ministries and events at Knox. Where possible and helpful, this newsletter will contain hyperlinks (usually in bold letters) to our website (knoxottawa.ca) or other ministries to help you access additional information. Knox also has a Facebook page (Knox Presbyterian Church Ottawa) which is regularly updated with current information. |