Interim Moderator Rev. Robert Shaw B.A., M.Div.
February 4, 2018
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: Welcome! Open your hearts to God’s love this day!
All: Praise be to God who has called us here!
One: Let the words wash over you and offer you healing and hope.
All: Praise be to God who continually blesses us!
One: God shows compassion to all who are weak and downtrodden.
All: Jesus Christ offers healing mercies to our troubled souls.
One: Praise be to God who has called us here.
All: Place your hope and trust in God!
One: With joyful hearts, we come to worship and praise.
All: God who continually blesses and provides for us. Amen.
Hymn # 435 — “All things bright and beautiful”
Prayer of Approach
Words of Assurance
Responsive Reading: Psalm 147: 1-11, 20
Anthem
Children’s Time
Hymn # 685 — “How firm a foundation”
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 Isaiah 40: 21-31
- New Testament Mark 1: 29-39
- Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 9: 16-21
Hymn # 675 — “Precious Lord take my hand”
Message:
Hymn # 592 — “I the Lord of sea and sky”
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.
DUFF CHURCH LARGIE BOARD OF MANAGERS; Please plan to attend a meeting on February 12, 2018 at 7:30pm.
HERITAGE SUNDAY POTLUCK IN LARGIE: Sunday February 18th is Heritage Sunday. In Largie we will celebrate with a Pot Luck Lunch after the service.
LARGIE ANNUAL MEETING: The Duff Church Largie Annual meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday March 5th at 7:00pm.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ALL: The Largie Sunday School is planning some events this winter and invites everyone to attend. The first is our Pot Luck and Games Night. It is scheduled for Friday March 2. We will enjoy a pot luck supper at 6:30 and have an evening of games to follow. Please inform all your family members who enjoy this fun night. The next event is our famous Italian Supper which will be held on Friday March 9th at 6:00pm. Tickets will be available from Sunday School Teachers..We are also looking forward to hosting a Palm Sunday Brunch on March 25th for the Joint Service which will be at 10:00. Please notice time change. All welcome.
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.