Interim Moderator Rev. Robert Shaw B.A., M.Div.
Sept. 15, 2019
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: Some say in their hearts, “There is no God.”
All: We proclaim that God’s presence is real and alive and thrilling.
One: Some lives declare through their actions, “We go through this life alone.”
All: But we see God’s grace, faithfulness, and steadfast love in our lives, and in the world around us.
One: Praise be to God, for declaring his love for us!
Hymn # 651 “Guide me, O thou great Redeemer”
Prayer of Approach
Responsive Reading: Psalm 14: 1-7
Anthem
Children’s Time
Hymn # 570 “I have decided to follow Jesus”
Our Morning Prayer – Lord’s Prayer (trespasses)
Words of Assurance
We Bring Our Gifts to God: “An acceptable sacrifice, pleasing God”.
Philippians 4:18
Doxology: “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow”
Offertory Prayer
Scripture:
Jeremiah 4: 11-12, 22-28
Luke 15: 1-10
1 Timothy 1: 12-17
Hymn # 648 “I’m gonna live so God can use me”
Message:
Closing Prayer and Prayer for the People
Hymn # 639 “We are marching/Siyahamba”
Benediction and God’s Blessing
Choral Response: “Go Now in Peace” (inside back cover of Hymn Book)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU to Mr. Doug Gillard for leading our worship today.
UPCOMING SERVICES: Mr. Doug Gillard will lead our services on Sept. 29. On Oct. 6, we will celebrate World Communion Sunday with Rev. Robert Shaw, and Doug Gillard will be with us again for Oct. 13, 20 and 27.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 22nd will be the celebration of the 164th Anniversary of Duff Church, Largie, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Michael Burns as guest speaker. Everyone is invited to enjoy a time of fellowship and lunch after the service.
CRINAN W.I. is extending an invitation to anyone interested in attending an evening on Thurs., Sept. 19 at the Crinan Community Centre at 7:30 p.m. to hear local author “Al McGregor” discuss his 4th and latest novel entitled An Angry Sky. Both men and women welcome. Refreshment time to follow. Please reply to Sharon Gilchrist at 768-2501 by Mon. Sept. 16 if planning to attend.
FREE BOOKS – The Largie Library is offering up its collection to anyone who would like to give a new home to some books. Any books left at the end of this month will be donated to the library, Bobier Villa and The Thrift Store. Please help yourselves to as many as you would like.
VISITATION REQUESTS: If anyone would like a Pastoral visit from Wilma Boyce, please contact the session clerks or Wilma herself at 226-504-3224.