Interim Moderator Rev. Robert Shaw B.A., M.Div.
March 17, 2019
Welcome
Announcements
Call to Worship
One: Wait for the Lord; be strong!
All: The promises of God will never be broken.
One: With God as our light, what is there to fear?
All: The promises of God will never be broken.
One: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
All: The promises of God will never be broken.
Hymn # 290 “Immortal, invisible God only wise”
Prayer of Approach
Responsive Reading
| Psalm 27 | L # 393 | C # 443 |
Anthem
Lenten Reading
Children’s Time
Hymn # 433 “All creatures of our God and King”
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:
| Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18 | L # 10 | C # 11 |
| Luke 13: 31 – 35 | L # 739 | C # 847 |
| Philippians 3: 17 – 4:1 | L # 812 | C # 952 |
Hymn # 324 “Great is thy Faithfulness”
Message “Great is Thy Faithfulness”
Closing Prayer and Prayer for the People
Hymn # 475 “I am the church, you are the church”
The 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 March 24 and 31 as well as April 7 & 14. Rev. Shaw will be with us on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
AN INVITATION: Is extended to all to Crinan Women’s Institute meeting on Thursday March 21st at 7:00pm at the Crinan Community Centre. Robert Karn is presenting a Tour of Ireland.
CRINAN WMS & LADIES AID BAKELESS BAKE SALE: The Crinan WMS & Ladies Aid are holding a Bakeless Bake Sale through March until April 28th. Donations will be received by Laura Kieraszewicz.
DUFF CHURCH LARGIE MANAGER’S MEETING: Will be held on Tuesday March 26th at 7:00 in the church classroom.
QUIZ NIGHT AT THE CRINAN COMMUNITY CENTRE: A Quiz Night will be held at the Crinan Community Centre on April 5th at 7:00pm. Cost is $100.00 for a team of 4-6 people. Prizes and snacks will be provided. Proceeds will go to Hall Improvements. Call Rob Tail at 519-318-2773 to register your team.
TUPPERWARE FUNDRAISER: The Largie Sunday School is hosting a Tupper Fundraiser. This is a different type of Tupperware event where there is no specific party but a special book with some great offers. Some items are only offered in this special book. 40% of the purchase cost goes to the Church.
Books are available from any Sunday School teacher and your support is appreciated. Orders will be taken until April 26 with delivery in early May.
VISITATION REQUESTS: If anyone would like a Pastoral visit from Wilma Boyce, please contact the session clerks or Wilma herself at 226-504-3224.