Interim Moderator Rev. Robert Shaw B.A., M.Div.
February 18, 2018
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: We are gathered to worship our God.
All: Send your spirit upon us.
One: We turn our hearts to you, for God said to all people, “I will be your God”.
All: God has promised. God remembers. God is faithful.
One: God said, “I will lead you in the paths of truth.”
All: God has promised. God remembers. God is faithful.
One: God said, “I will forgive you.”
All: God has promised. God remembers. God is faithful.
One: God said, “My Kingdom is near.”
All: God has promised. God remembers. God is faithful.
Hymn # 476 “Amigos de Cristo/ Friends of the Lord”
Prayer of Approach
Words of Assurance
Responsive Reading: Psalm 25: 1-10
Anthem
Children’s Time
Hymn # 475 “I am the Church, you are the Church”
Our Morning Prayer – Lord’s Prayer (trespasses)
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:
Old Testament Genesis 9:8-17
New Testament 1 Peter 3: 18-22
Epistle Reading: Mark 1: 9-15
Hymn # 482 “Christ is made the sure foundation”
Message:
Hymn # 648 “I’m going to live so God can use me”
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
THANK YOU to Doug Gillard for leading us in worship this morning.
TODAY POTLUCK IN LARGIE: Sunday February 18th is Heritage Sunday. Please stay after church for lunch and a time of fellowship.
LARGIE ANNUAL MEETING: The Duff Church Largie Annual meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday March 5th at 7:00pm. Pot luck finger food lunch to follow.
PASTORAL VISITOR: At the Annual meetings the Sessions will bring a proposal to the congregations to employ a person by contract to serve as a Pastoral Visitor within the life of the pastoral charge of Argyle and Duff congregations.
CRINAN ANNUAL MEETING: The Argyle Crinan Annual meeting is scheduled to take place on Sunday March 11th. After the service we will enjoy a pot luck lunch followed by the Annual meeting.
POTLUCK AND GAMES NIGHT MARCH 2: Everyone is invited to attend Largie Sunday School Potluck and Games night on Friday March 2nd. We plan to eat at 6:30 and enjoy an evening followed by table games and cards. Please invite friends, neighbours and family. ALL WELCOME!
ITALIAN SUPPER IN LARGIE: Plan to attend our famous Italian Supper held on Friday March 9th at 6:00pm. Tickets are available from Sunday School teachers.
COMMUNION MARCH 11TH: Please make a note that the Sacrament of Communion will be served on Sunday March 11th at both churches by Rev. Robert Shaw.