A Warm Welcome Awaits You!

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October 5th, 2025

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

World Communion Sunday

Prelude:    Ciacona in d minor – Johann Pachelbel

Welcome and Announcements (10:25 am)

Entry of the Word  (please rise)

Greeting and Call to Worship

We are the church, gathered in Christ’s name.

   We are the Body of Christ, seeking to live faithfully.

Come in faith, trusting in God’s steadfast love.

   We seek God’s power, which is greater than ourselves.

Know that Christ is the image of the invisible God.

   In Jesus we see God’s grace made manifest.

Hymn  # 448: O God beyond all praising

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn  # 625: Seek ye first

Children’s Message

Anthem:    I Come with Joy – Karen Marrolli

Prayer of Illumination

Ever-Faithful God,

whose mercy is offered to the just and to the unjust, help us to be faithful with our earthly wealth, that we may inherit your heavenly riches,

for we ask it through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Old Testament                Amos 8:4-7

Responsive Psalm           Psalm 112 (Refrain 1)

Epistle                              1 Timothy 6:6-12

Gospel                              Luke 16:1-13

Sermon    “Savvy Christians”  

Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession 

Offering:   Air – Alexandre Boely

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

The Sacrament of Holy Communion

Invitation to the Lord’s Table

Communion Hymn: # 530:  I come with joy

The Apostles’ Creed: # 539

The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving- Lord’s Prayer: #564

Prayer after Communion

Hymn  # 775: Sent forth by 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:   A Festal Fanfare – J.S. Bach

 

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.

ORKIN INSECT CONTROLOrkin Canada will be at the church on Monday, Oct. 6th performing insect and rodent control. While this application is being done, it is recommended that you keep out of the church for the day. This work was post-poned from last Monday.

NEW SOUND SYSTEM and SCREENSThe Sanctuary renovation work, originally scheduled to begin this December, will now begin on Tuesday, October 14th  and will be completed by Friday, October 24th. This may also include the work in McCullough Hall. As with any project, allowances and accommodations will need to be made during this time period, so your patience and co-operation are greatly appreciated. Please keep the project, and the people who are labouring to make it happen, in your prayers. This is an exciting time at St. Andrew's!

WEEKLY GROUPS & MEETINGSWeek of Oct. 6th to Oct. 11th:

Monday, Oct. 6 – Orkin Canada – Insect and rodent control

Tuesday, Oct. 7 – Medical Missions – 9:00 AM to Noon

Tuesday, Oct. 7 – Bible Study – 10:00 AM

Tuesday, Oct. 7 – PCW Meeting – 2:00 PM

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

Wednesday, Oct. 8 – Sandwich Making – 9:30 AM

Wednesday, Oct. 8 – JYSEP Youth Programme – 2:30 – 5:30 PM

Wednesday, Oct. 8 – Ladies’ Choir – 7:30 – 9:00 PM

Thursday, Oct. 9 – Community Meals – All Day

Thursday, Oct. 9 – Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 PM

Saturday, Oct. 11 – Tracey Frank Music Lessons – 10 AM – 5 PM

POSTAL STRIKEWorkers at Canada Post are once again on strike. Please be mindful of this if you are attempting to send mail to the church. If you have something for the church, please call and we will try to make other arrangements with you.

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.

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

CRAFT & VENDOR SHOWJoin Avondale United Church for a penny sale fund-raiser on Saturday, Oct. 18th. Admission by donation of non-perishable food. See the poster on the bulletin board for more information.

JAZZ VESPERSSt. James Anglican Church is holding a Jazz Vespers service on Sunday, October 19th at 4 PM. Music provided by The Steve Holowitz Trio. All are welcome. Free-will offering will be taken.

STRATFORD HOUSE OF BLESSINGJoin the House of Blessing at the Rotary Complex for their “Empty Bowls” event on Friday, October 24th at 5:00 PM. Select one of 800 bowls hand-painted by local artists and savour entrees, bread, and desserts provided by local restaurants. Enjoy live music. Cost is $35 for adults and $30 for children aged 4-12. To purchase tickets, call 519-273 3433.

 

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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!