Interim Moderator Rev. Robert Shaw B.A., M.Div.
Sept. 1, 2019
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: God says, “I am the fountain of living water. I will feed you with the finest of wheat, with honey from the rock. You who have wandered far from me, return to me, return to me. You who have gathered close, stay near, stay near. I am the fountain of living water.”
All: You are our strength.
You are our helper.
You are our life.
You are our joy!
Hymn # 422 “Sing a new song unto the Lord”
Prayer of Approach
Responsive Reading: Psalm 81:1, 10-16
Anthem
Children’s Time
Hymn # 110 “Come thou long-expected Jesus”
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:
Jeremiah 2: 4-13
Luke 14: 1, 7-14
Hebrews 13: 1-8, 15-16
Hymn # 651 “Guide me, O thou great Redeemer”
Message:
Closing Prayer and Prayer for the People
Hymn # 475 “I am the church, you are the church”
Benediction (Psalm 81, Hebrews 13)
One: Hear God’s words of blessing.
“Listen to me! Walk in my ways!”
All: We hear your voice, and we will follow.
One: “I will never leave or forsake you!”
All: God is our helper. We will not be afraid.
One: Go in Peace, Joy, and Love. Share God’s grace with all you see!
Choral Response: “Go Now in Peace” (inside back cover of Hymn Book)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU to Mr. Doug Gillard for leading our worship today.
SEPTEMBER SERVICES: Mr. Doug Gillard will lead our services on Sept. 8, 15, and 29. Please note that there will be no service at Crinan on Sept. 15. (Rodney Fair).
SUNDAY, SEPT. 22nd will be the celebration of the 164th Anniversary of Duff Church, Largie, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Michael Burns as guest speaker. Everyone is invited to enjoy a time of fellowship and lunch after the service.
ANNIVERSARY BEEF SUPPER: Duff Church Largie’s annual beef supper is on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Cost is adults $15.00; children 6-12 – $5.00; 5 and under – free. Take out is available. For prearranged takeout phone 519-859-2534 by noon on Sept. 5, 2019.
LARGIE WMS & LADIES AID will meet on Monday, Sept. 9th at 8:00 p.m. The roll call is “Mission Work Local and Abroad”, and there will be a guest speaker. The committee is Lynda Drummelsmith & Ella McWilliam. The lunch committee is Barb Ross & Rose Marie Paton.
VISITATION REQUESTS: If anyone would like a Pastoral visit from Wilma Boyce, please contact the session clerks or Wilma herself at 226-504-3224.