Interim Moderator Rev. Michael (Mike) Burns
Mr. Doug Gillard Worship Leader
February 9, 2020
Welcome & Announcements
Responsive Call to Worship
One: Just as sunrise breaks through the darkness each day,
All: So God’s grace, mercy and justice shine forth.
One: We gather together, with devotion and doubt, with weariness and wonder;
All: Trusting that God’s peace and love are present here.
One: Come and worship as you, knowing you are loved.
All: We come, rejoicing, to praise God’s holy name.
Hymn # 378 “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus in the morning”
Prayer of Approach
Responsive Reading: Psalm 112: 1-9(10) C# 493 L #434
Anthem
Children’s Time
Hymn # 325 “Eternal Father, Strong to save”
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 58: 1-9a(9b – 12) C# 604 L# 526
Matthew 5: 13 – 20 C# 786 L# 683
1 Corinthians 2: 1-12 (13-16) C# 924 L# 807
Hymn # 740 “Make me a channel of your peace”
Message: “Strength Within”
Hymn# 376 “Lord, the light of your love is shinning” (Shine, Jesus Shine)
Closing Prayer and Prayer for the People
Benediction and God’s Blessing
Choral Response: “Go Now in Peace” (inside back cover of Hymn Book)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING SERVICES: Communion will be held on Sunday February 23rd in both congregations with Rev Michael Burns officiating.
LARGIE BOOKS: Could the books for Largie please be handed in to either Paul McWilliam or to Marilyn Mitchell today. Thank you.
OUR SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to the Bell family in the passing of Marie Bell. The funeral will take place on Thursday February 13th at the Crinan Church with visitation at 1:00pm and the funeral at 2:00pm.
EVENING IN SCOTLAND: An Evening in Scotland will be held on February 22 at WEDS Theatre in Dutton. It will feature Bob Finlay, pipes and drums, Scottish dancers and storytelling. There will be a cash bar and Scottish snacks. Cost is $25. Doors open at 6:30. Seating is limited. Contact Ron Ross at (519)762-1120 for tickets or more info.
LARGIE’S FAMOUS ITALIAN SUPPER: Come and join us on Saturday February 29th in Largie at 6:00pm for our famous Italian Supper. The cost is Adults $15.00, children from 6 – 12 are $6.00 and 5 and under are free. Tickets will be available from Sunday School Teachers and are available only in advance. There will be door prizes and games.
T.V.IN LARGIE: We are no longer using the T.V. that is in the Sunday School room in Largie. It will be available for a donation. Please speak to Barb Ross if interested.
VISITATION REQUESTS: If anyone would like a Pastoral visit from Wilma Boyce, please contact the session clerks or Wilma herself at 226-504-3224.