Interim Moderator Rev. Michael (Mike) Burns.
December 29, 2019
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: Praise the Lord! Let all the angels praise the Lord.
All: Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, shining stars;
praise him, highest heavens.
One: Let them all praise the name of the Lord!
All: God commanded, and the universe was created, fixed in place
forever.
One: Praise God, Kings and all peoples, princes and all other rulers,
girls and young men, old people and children too.
All: Let us all praise the name of the Lord,
and worship the Prince of Peace.
Hymn #136 “The First nowell”
Prayer of Approach
Responsive Reading: Psalm 148
Anthem
Children’s Time
Hymn #146 “Angels from the realms of glory”
Our Morning Prayer
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:
Isaiah 63: 7-9
Matthew 2: 13-23
Hebrews 2: 10 – 18
Hymn #148 “It came upon a midnight clear”
Message: “The Same Family”
Hymn #153 “Joy to the World”
Closing Prayer and Prayer for the People
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 January 5 and 12.
CHANGE OF SERVICE TIMES IN JANUARY: Starting January 5 th the service in Crinan will be held at 9:30 and in Largie at 11:00. Please remind friends and family of this change.
CRINAN CHURCH GROUPS: Please have your books turned in for the auditors by Jan. 12; 2020. You can place them in the church basement or by contacting Pam Stewart to make other arrangements. Thank you.
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.