Interim Moderator Rev. Michael (Mike) Burns
Mr. Doug Gillard Worship Leader
February 16, 2020
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
One: How blessed are we when we keep God’s law and meditate on God’s justice;
All: When we desire God with all our hearts and all our minds.
One: Then let us praise the Lord with upright hearts and open minds.
All: In worship, we will seek God’s path and listen for God’s call.
One: Let us worship God together.
Hymn # 803 “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”
Prayer of Approach
Responsive Reading: Psalm 119: 1-8 C# 495 L #436
Anthem
Children’s Time
Hymn # 496 “Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet” Crinan
There’s a Church (down the Road here at Largie) Largie
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:
Deuteronomy 30:15 – 20 C# 164 L# 147
1 Corinthians 3: 1-9 C# 925 L# 807
Matthew 5: 21 – 37 C# 786 L# 684
Hymn # 746 “What a Friend We Have In Jesus”
Message: “Hold Fast”
Hymn# 759 “In Loving Partnership” Crinan
376 “Shine Jesus Shine” Largie
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.
HERITAGE SUNDAY TODAY: A pot luck lunch will be enjoyed after the service in Largie. Please stay for lunch and a time of fellowship.
CONGRATULATIONS: To Francis McCallum on her upcoming 105th birthday!
COFFEE HOUR IN CRINAN: There will be a coffee hour in Crinan after the service on February 23rd.
CRINAN ANNUAL MEETING: The Annual meeting in Crinan will be held on Tuesday March 3rd at 7:30.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FRIDAY MARCH 6: The World Day of Prayer Service is to be held at the Bobier Villa on Friday March 6th at 7:00pm. The Guest speakers will be the Hardy Family sharing their experiences from their second consecutive year of conducting medical and other humanitarian mission work to Nicaragua and El Salvador. All are welcome
OUR SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Norma McMillan who passed away at 100 years of age on Sunday February 9th. We are also thinking of Archie and Carrie Leitch and family on the passing of Carrie’s father, Jim Franks who passed away on Tuesday February 4th.
LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS FOR THE 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.