Interim Moderator Rev. Robert Shaw B.A., M.Div.
December 23, 2018
Fourth Sunday in Advent
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: God has done great things for us!
All: God’s love is heralded in the promise of Christ.
One: Holy is God’s name!
All: God’s promises are fulfilled in the coming of Christ.
One: God’s mercy extends from generation to generation.
All: God’s salvation is offered in the gift of Christ.
Hymn # 159 “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
Prayer of Approach
Words of Assurance
Lighting of the Advent Candle (Love)
Anthem
Children’s Time
Hymn # 165 “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
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:
Micah 5: 2-5
Luke 1: 47-55
Luke 1: 39 – 45
Hebrews 10: 5 – 10
Hymn # 139 “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”
Message:
Closing Prayer and Prayer for the People
Hymn # 153 “Joy to the World”
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 service today.
UPCOMING SERVICES: Mr. Doug Gillard will be our pulpit supply for the remainder of December as well as for the months of January and February.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: The Christmas Eve Service will be held in Crinan this year at 7:30 pm. Please invite friends and neighbours to join us in this special service.
CONGRATULATIONS: to Matt and Dana McWilliam on the birth of their daughter, Josephine Florence, on December 13th weighing 6lb, 6oz. Proud Grandparents, Paul and Donna McWilliam and Great Grandma Ella McWilliam and Wilma Mylrea.
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Please keep Sue Van Dam in your prayers.
TIME CHANGE: A reminder that on Sunday January 6th the service in Largie will be held at 9:30 and Crinan will be at 11:00.
COFFEE HOUR IN LARGIE: On Sunday January 6th there will be a coffee hour in Largie.
A NIGHT IN SCOTLAND: will be held Saturday March 16th, 2019 at 7pm at WEDS. The evening includes pipes and drums, dancers a story teller and Scottish snacks. New this year is Scottish entertainer, Bob Finlay. Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased from Ron or Barb Ross.
LARGIE PRESBYTERIAN SHARING AND WORLD DEVELOPMENT: As the year is nearing an end, missions are still as important as ever. We have not yet met our allocation of $1000. in Largie. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.
VISITATION REQUESTS: If anyone would like a Pastoral visit from Wilma Boyce, please contact the session clerks or Wilma herself at 226-504-3224.