Interim Moderator Rev. Michael (Mike) Burns.
January 26, 2020
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: The Lord is our light and salvation.
All: We need not be afraid.
One: Behold the beauty of the Lord!
All: God will shelter us on any day of trouble and set us high upon a
rock.
One: Let God’s people shout for joy!
All: For Christ calls us and claims us as his own.
One: Come and worship in unity and love; let us rejoice together!
Hymn # 371 “Love Divine, all loves excelling”
Prayer of Adoration and Confession
Words of Assurance
Responsive Reading:
Psalm 27:1, 4-9
Anthem
Children’s Time
Hymn # 642 “O Master, let me walk with thee”
We Bring Our Gifts to God: “An acceptable sacrifice, pleasing God”.
Philippians 4:18
Doxology: “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow”
Offertory Prayer
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture:
Isaiah 9:1-4
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Matthew 4:12-23
Message: “Where do we begin?”
Hymn # 672 “Jesus calls us, o’er the tumult”
Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer (transgressions)
Hymn# 641 “One more step along the world I go”
Benediction and God’s Blessing
Choral Response: “Go Now in Peace” (inside back cover of Hymn Book)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU: To Pastor Wilma Boyce for leading our worship today.
UPCOMING SERVICES: Doug Gillard will be back with us next week.
OUR CONGRATULATIONS: To Michael and Katheryn Englehart on the birth of their son, Colton Wayne Englehart. All are doing well. Proud Grandparents are Kevin and Annette Englehart.
UPDATE ON MARIE BELL: Marie Bell has relocated from her apartment in West Lorne to Meadow Park, Long Term Care in London.
GAMES NIGHT IN LARGIE: Everyone from both churches is invited to attend our potluck and games night to be held in Largie on Friday January 31st. The potluck will be held at 6:30 with games to follow. Come and bring friends.
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.
LARGIES FAMOUS ITALIAN SUPPER: Mark your calendars for Saturday February 29th for our amazing Italian Supper. More details will be available soon.
VISITATION REQUESTS: If anyone would like a Pastoral visit from Wilma Boyce, please contact the session clerks or Wilma herself at 226-504-3224.