Interim Moderator Rev. Robert Shaw B.A., M.Div.
March 31, 2019
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Welcome
Announcements
Call to Worship
One: How blessed we are that God forgives us and loves us!
All: For all those times when we have fallen short of what God would have us be, we have been forgiven.
One: God makes us new in God’s Spirit!
All: Now is the time to joyfully accept the newness of life which God offers to us.
One: Come, let us worship and be thankful.
All: Let us open our hearts to the peace and joy of God. AMEN.
Hymn # 640 “Softly and tenderly”
Prayer of Approach
Responsive Reading
| Psalm 32 | L # 395 | C # 446 |
Anthem
Lenten Reading
Children’s Time
Hymn # 479 “The Church’s one foundation”
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:
| Joshua 5:9-12 | L # 154 | C # 172 |
| Luke 15: 1-3, 11b – 32 | L # 740 | C # 848 |
| 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 | L # 819 | C # 938 |
Hymn # 748 “Lord of all hopefulness”
Message “Welcome Home!”
Closing Prayer and Prayer for the People
Hymn # 350 “To God be the glory”
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 April 7 & 14. Rev. Shaw will be with us on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
COFFEE HOUR TODAY IN LARGIE: Please join us after the service for a Coffee Hour and a time of fellowship.
PALM SUNDAY APRIL 14 JOINT SERVICE: Please join us in Largie at 10:00am for the Palm Sunday Service. The Largie Sunday School will be serving Brunch after the service. Please note the change in time.
CRINAN WMS & LADIES AID: Will hold their meeting on Wednesday April 3 in the church basement. It will be the Easter meeting. Laura Kieraszewicz is the leader.
DUTTON/DUNWICH SENIORS: On April 3 the Dutton/Dunwich Seniors are holding their social afternoon in the Senior Room in Dutton at 2:00pm. Our guest speaker will be from the Alzheimer Society. Everyone is invited.
LARGIE WMS & LADIES AID: Will hold their April meeting on Monday April 8th at 8:00. The Roll Call is “What colour makes you think of spring and why.” The committee is Marguerite Boyd and Phylliss McCallum. Lunch committee is Kathy Minnema and Julie Wilton. Loose coin collection to be handed in.
LARGIE SPRING SUPPER: Plan on joining us in Largie for the Spring Supper on Thursday April 11th from 5-7. Roast Beef will be served with all the trimmings. The cost is $15.00 for adults, $5.00 for kids 6-12, preschool free.
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.
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.