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October 26th, 2025

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Prelude:   A Mighty Fortress – John Innes

Welcome and Announcements (10:25 am)

Entry of the Word  (please rise)

Greeting and Call to Worship

This is God’s house, a holy temple.

      We are in the midst of God’s dwelling place.

My soul longs for the courts of the Almighty.

     My heart sings for joy to the living God.

Happy are those whom God has chosen to be here.

     Our voices rise in praise of God’s awesome deeds.

Hymn  # 416: Blessed Jesus, at your word

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn  # 656: Jesus, friend of all the children

Children’s Message

Anthem:   Psalm 47 – John Behnke

Prayer of Illumination

Merciful God, who alone can probe the depths of the human heart, you hear the prayer of the humble and justify the repentant sinner. Grant us the gift of humility, that we may see our own sins clearly, and refrain from judging our neighbour, for we ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Old Testament                       Micah 6:6-8

Responsive Psalm                  Psalm 51 (Refrain II)

Epistle                                    Romans 3:21-26

Gospel                                    Luke 18:9-14

Sermon                               “Humble in Heart”   

Hymn  # 682: Just as I am, without one plea

Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession

OfferingFugue in G Major – Dietrich Buxtehude

Doxology  # 661: We give thee but thine own (v.1)

Hymn  # 468: Lord, dismiss us with your blessing

Benediction and Parting Hymn:

“Go Now In Peace”

Go now in peace, never be afraid;

God will go with you each hour of every day.

Go now in faith, steadfast, strong, and true;

Know He will guide you in all you do.

Go now in love, and show you believe;

Reach out to others so all the world can see.

God will be there, watching from above;

Go now in peace, in faith, and in love.

Amen. Amen. Amen.

Words by Don Besig and Nancy Price.

Copyright 1988 Harold Flammer Music. Used by permission

Postlude:   Tuba Tune – Paul Fey

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please continue to pray for anyone sick, in hospital, or recovering from illness or surgery. If you know of anyone in need of prayers, please let the office know.

DEDICATION SUNDAY – NOV. 2nd With excitement and thanksgiving, we announce that the renovation work in the Sanctuary and McCullough Hall is now complete. A Service of Dedication will be held for both next Sunday, November 2nd. Cake and Coffee will be served after Service in the newly-renovated McCullough Hall. Thanks be to God, and to all who helped make this project a reality!

REMEMBRANCE DAY POPPIES Beginning next Sunday, Nov. 2nd, there will be a poppy box from the Royal Canadian Legion at the back of the Sanctuary. Feel free to take a poppy and leave a cash donation. All monies collected go to the Legion.

PCW/WMS CHILI LUNCH The PCW will be hosting a chili luncheon following the worship service on Sunday, November 9th. Cash donations for the PCW/WMS will be accepted and appreciated.

WEEKLY GROUPS & MEETINGS:

Monday, Oct. 27 – Flower Guild – 9:00 AM

Monday, Oct. 27 – Tracey Frank Music Lessons – 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Tuesday, Oct. 28 – Medical Missions – 9:00 AM to Noon

Tuesday, Oct. 28 – Bible Study – 10:00 AM

Tuesday, Oct. 28 – Tracey Frank Music Lessons – 4:00 – 7:45 PM

Wednesday, Oct. 29 – JYSEP Youth Programme – 2:30 – 5:30 PM

Wednesday, Oct. 29 – Ladies’ Choir – 7:30 – 9:00 PM

Thursday, Oct. 30 – Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 PM

Saturday, Nov. 1 – Tracey Frank Music Lessons – 10 AM – 5 PM

THE SAINT NEWSLETTER Articles for the November/December issue were due this past Friday. If you haven’t submitted your article, please do so by Tuesday so it can be included in the newsletter.

CHURCH ALARM SYSTEMThe Board has recently installed a new security system. A security code is required to disarm and arm the system. If you are a key-holder, you will need this code. Church members are getting one code, and all renters are getting unique codes to them. If you haven’t received your code and/or instructions on using the system, please contact the Church Office at 519-271 5668.

FREE SUNDAY BUS SERVICEThere is a free bus service to Sunday worship at St. Andrew's for those in the Stratford area. If you wish to use the bus, please call the Office at St. Andrew's at 519-271 5668 to book a ride. The deadline for booking or cancelling (if you have a weekly scheduled pick up) is 12 Noon on the Friday prior to the Sunday you wish to attend

SUNDAY COFFEE TIME & FELLOWSHIPJoin us before (at 9:45 AM) or immediately after the service downstairs in McCullough Hall for coffee, refreshments, and fellowship. All are welcome.  If you can help in the kitchen, or can provide treats on Sunday morning, please add your name to the sign-up sheet on the kitchen counter.

CHRISTMAS MARKETTen Thousand Villages is holding their Christmas Market Nov. 13-15 at WK United Mennonite Church, 15 George St., Waterloo; and again on Nov. 27-29 at Mennonite Central Committee Ontario, 50 Kent Street, Kitchener. See the bulletin board for more details.

STRATFORD HOSPITAL FUND-RAISERStratford General Hospital is holding its Breath of Hope – Bids for Ventilators On-Line Auction, November 19th to 28th.  Lots of items up for grabs. Visit the hospital web-site for more details.

SING FOR THE JOY OF IT The Sing for the Joy of It choir is presenting their Christmas concerts, “Around the World.”  Dates are December 2nd and 3rd at Avondale United Church, 7:30 PM. Tickets $25.00.  See the poster on the bulletin board for more details.

 

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SUNDAY SERVICE INFORMATION

Sunday Services are held at 10:30 am

In-Person Services:

Located at 25 St. Andrew Street, with limited free parking behind the Church (off of Church Street), as well as adjacent street parking. Fellowship Time takes place before (9:45 am) and after Services with light refreshments served.

Online Services:

Livestreamed on Facebook Live and can be found by clicking on the "Find us on Facebook" tab at the top of this page, and then by clicking "Like".

 

Thank you and God Bless!

OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES:

For those who have so kindly asked how they can financially support the ongoing work of St. Andrew's, there are four simple options:

(1) E-Transfer: If you bank online, a no-fee E-Transfer may be sent to:

[email protected]

(2) Website: Please click on this link to our Church Website (www.standrewsstratford.ca) and in the upper-right hand corner you will notice a button that says, “Donate”. Click on that button and it will take you to a charitable website called Canada Helps. Fill in the required information, click on the “Complete Donation Now” button, and a charitable tax-receipt will be sent to your email address. Both our website and the Canada Helps website are secure.

(3) PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance): Please click on this link (www.presbyterian.ca/p…/pre-authorized-remittance-par-program) which will direct you to the National Church's website and an enrolment form which can be completed and mailed to the church (with a voided cheque) at the address below.

(4) Cheque: If you wish to donate by cheque, please mail your offering to:

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
25 St. Andrew Street
Stratford, ON
N5A 1A2

Charitable tax receipts will be issued for the 2022 year.

Many thanks and may God bless you richly for your generosity of heart and hand!