Interim Moderator Rev. Michael (Mike) Burns.
December 22, 2019
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: The prophet foretold it, the psalmist longed for it,
Joseph dreamed of it, Paul proclaimed it.
All: God has come to us, to be with us, to restore us, to save us.
One: Let us come in awe and wonder, to worship the God who makes it
all so,
Hymn #110 “Come, thou long-expected Jesus”
Prayer of Approach
Hymn #147 “Angels we have heard on high”
Lighting of the Fourth Advent Candle
Hymn #136 “First Noel”
Responsive Reading: Psalm 146: 5 – 10
Anthem
Children’s Time
Hymn #141 “Good Christians all Rejoice”
Our Morning Prayer
Words of Assurance
Hymn #113 “Comfort, comfort my people”
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:
Isaiah 7:10-16; 17-19
Romans 1:1-7
Matthew 1:18-25
Hymn #151 “Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming”
Message: Hymn #156 “The angel Gabriel from heaven”
Hymn #152 “Still, still, still”
Closing Prayer and Prayer for the People
Hymn #159 “Oh come, all ye faithful”
Benediction and God’s Blessing
Choral Response: “Go Now in Peace” (inside back cover of Hymn Book)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU: To Doug Gillard for leading our worship today.
UPCOMING SERVICES: Mr. Doug Gillard will be with us on December 24 and 29th as well as January 5 and 12.
CHANGE OF SERVICE TIMES IN JANUARY: Starting January 5th the service in Crinan will be held at 9:30 and in Largie at 11:00. Please remind friends and family of this change.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: Come and bring a friend to Largie on Tuesday December 24th at 7:30 for the Christmas Eve Service.
MEMORY POINSETTIAS: The Largie Sunday School will once again be selling Memory poinsettias for $10.00. See Barb Ross to have one for your loved one. Please take them home after the Christmas Eve service.
CRINAN CHURCH GROUPS: Please have your books turned in for the auditors by Jan. 12th 2020. You can place them in the church basement or by contacting Pam Stewart to make other arrangements. Thank you.
CONGRATULATIONS: To Sarah Englehart and Riley Fadden on the birth of their daughter Kayleigh Mae Fadden on Sunday December 15th . She is a preemie born at 26 weeks and 6 days. Proud Grandparents are Kevin and Annette Englehart.
POTLUCK IN LARGIE: Bring your favourite dish to be enjoyed at a potluck in Largie after the service on January 5th .
EVENING IN SCOTLAND: An Evening in Scotland will be held on February 22 at WEDS Theatre in Dutton. It will feature Bob Finlay, pipes and drums, Scottish dancers and storytelling. There will be a cash bar and Scottish snacks. Cost is $25. Doors open at 6:30. Seating is limited. Contact Ron Ross at (519)762-1120 for tickets or more info.
VISITATION REQUESTS: If anyone would like a Pastoral visit from Wilma Boyce, please contact the session clerks or Wilma herself at 226-504-3224.