Interim Moderator Rev. Michael (Mike) Burns.
December 15, 2019
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: In the midst of the barren land,
All: Flowers burst into bloom.
One: In the midst of the dry desert,
All: Streams of water gush forth.
One: In the midst of sorrow and sighing,
All: Joy and gladness dance together.
One: We shall see the glory of God!
Hymn # 110 “Come, thou long-expected Jesus”
Prayer of Approach
Lighting of the Third Advent Candle
Responsive Reading: Psalm 146: 5 – 10
Anthem
Children’s Time
Hymn # 119 “Hope is a star”
Our Morning Prayer
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:
Isaiah 35: 1 -10
Matthew 11: 2 – 11
James 5: 7 – 10
Hymn # 126 “On Jordan’s Bank”
Message: “WARNING, messenger ahead”
Closing Prayer and Prayer for the People
Hymn # 133 “Go tell it on the mountain”
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 our worship today.
UPCOMING SERVICES: Mr. Doug Gillard will be with us on December 22, 24 and 29th.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: Come and bring a friend to Largie on Tuesday December 24th at 7:30 for the Christmas Eve Service.
MEMORY POINSETTIAS: The Largie Sunday School will once again be selling Memory poinsettias for $10.00. See Barb Ross to have one for your loved one. Please take them home after the Christmas Eve service.
TODAY CRINAN CHURCH CONGREGATIONAL POTLUCK: Please stay after the service and enjoy a potluck lunch and a time of fellowship.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE: At the home of Ron and Barb Ross on December 21 from 2 to 5. A non perishable item for the Daffodil Auxiliary would be welcome.
EVENING IN SCOTLAND: An Evening in Scotland – February 22 at WEDS in Dutton featuring Bob Finlay, pipes and drums, Scottish dancers and storytelling. Cash bar and Scottish snacks. Cost is $25. Doors open at 6:30. Limited seating. Contact Ron Ross at (519)762-1120 for tickets or more info.
VISITATION REQUESTS: If anyone would like a Pastoral visit from Wilma Boyce, please contact the session clerks or Wilma herself at 226-504-3224.