Interim Moderator Rev. Robert Shaw B.A., M.Div.
February 25, 2018
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: Let us turn our minds from human things.
All: Our faith in Jesus saves us.
One: Let us set our minds on divine things.
All: Our faith in Jesus saves us.
One: We will deny ourselves and take up our cross.
All: Our faith in Jesus saves us.
One: We will lose all: that we may gain all.
All: Our faith in Jesus saves us.
One: Hear of God’s promise.
All: The promise rests on grace.
One: God gives life to the dead.
All: The promise rests on grace.
One: God calls into being things that did not exist.
All: The promise rests on grace.
One: God came to us through Jesus.
All: The promise rests on grace.
One: Jesus died and rose again to save us.
All: Grace comes to us through our faith. Amen
Hymn # 461 “Be thou my vision”
Prayer of Approach
Words of Assurance
Responsive Reading: Psalm 22: 23-31
Lenten Reading
Anthem
Children’s Time
Hymn # 331 “The God of Abraham”
Our Morning Prayer – Lord’s Prayer (trespasses)
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:
Old Testament Genesis 17: 1-7, 15-16
New Testament Romans 4: 13-25
Epistle Reading: Mark 8: 31-38
Hymn # 211 “Take up your cross”
Message:
Hymn # 570 “I have decided to follow Jesus”
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 us in worship this morning.
LARGIE ANNUAL MEETING: The Duff Church Largie Annual meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday March 5th at 7:00pm. Pot luck – finger food lunch to follow.
PASTORAL VISITOR: At the Annual meetings the Sessions will bring a proposal to the congregations to employ a person by contract to serve as a Pastoral Visitor within the life of the pastoral charge of Argyle and Duff congregations.
CRINAN ANNUAL MEETING: The Argyle Crinan Annual meeting is scheduled to take place on Sunday March 11th. After the service we will enjoy a pot luck lunch followed by the Annual meeting.
POTLUCK AND GAMES NIGHT MARCH 2: Everyone is invited to attend Largie Sunday School Potluck and Games night on Friday March 2nd. We plan to eat at 6:30 and enjoy an evening followed by table games and cards. Please invite friends, neighbours and family. ALL WELCOME!
ITALIAN SUPPER IN LARGIE: Plan to attend our famous Italian Supper held on Friday March 9th at 6:00pm. Tickets are available from Sunday School teachers. Adults $14.00, children 6-12 $6.00, 5 and under free.
COMMUNION MARCH 11TH: Please make a note that the Sacrament of Communion will be served on Sunday March 11th at both churches by Rev. Robert Shaw.
LARGIE LADIES: Your assistance is requested on Wednesday February 28th at 10:00 to help undecorate the upstairs of the church. Thank you.