A Warm Welcome Awaits You!
+ORDER OF SERVICE+
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
Offering: Fugue 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 SYSTEM: The 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 SERVICE: There 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 & FELLOWSHIP: Join 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 MARKET: Ten 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-RAISER: Stratford 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.