A Warm Welcome Awaits You!
+ORDER OF SERVICE+
April 26th, 2026
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Prelude:
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need – Mark Patterson
Victory in Jesus – Melody Bober
Welcome and Announcements (10:25 am)
Entry of the Word (please rise)
Greeting and Call to Worship
The Lord is our shepherd, we shall not want.
God leads us daily and restores our souls.
Easter continues, for Christ lives in us.
Jesus came that we might have abundant life.
Daily we receive God’s goodness and mercy.
Our cups overflow with God’s generosity.
Hymn # 321: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Prayer of Adoration and Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Hymn # 485: Saviour, like a shepherd lead us
Children’s Message
Anthem: All the Earth Sing Forth – J.S. Bach, arr. Hal Hopson
Prayer of Illumination
O God of green pastures and still waters,
quiet our hearts and minds
as we listen to the Scriptures.
By your Spirit, deepen our understanding
so that we come to know you more fully,
and follow your Word more faithfully.
In Christ’s name we pray.
Amen.
First Reading Acts 2:42-47
Responsive Reading Psalm 23 (KJV, Refrain I)
Epistle 1 Peter 2:19-25
Gospel John 10:1-10
Sermon “Abundance”
Hymn # 11: The Lord’s my shepherd
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Offering: Christ is Alive! Let Christians Sing – Craig Penfield
Doxology # 830: Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Hymn # 691: My shepherd is the King of love
Benediction
Parting Hymn: #252: He Is Lord
He is Lord, He is Lord;
He is risen from the dead and He is Lord!
Every knee shall bow,
Every tongue confess
That Jesus Christ is Lord.
Words based on Philippians 2:10-11. Public Domain
Choral Amen # 780 (Danish)
Postlude: Trumpet Voluntary – Jeremiah Clarke
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We offer prayers and sympathy to the family of Raymond Gardiner, on the death of Ray’s grand-son, Peter Rhoads, at the age of 44. Peter died suddenly at home on April 15th. Please keep Ray and his family in your prayers.
ARTICLES FOR “THE SAINT”: Articles for the next issue of our newsletter are now past due. If you haven’t sent yours in, please submit it to Kathy Currie or the church office to-day. Thanks.
BETTIE MOLLINS TURNS 90!: The family of Bettie Mollins is hosting an Open House celebration for Bettie’s 90th birthday. It will be at the church on Saturday, May 30th between 12:30 and 3:00 PM. The congregation is invited, but the family would like to have an idea of how many from the church are coming. If you would like to attend and wish Bettie a happy birthday, please call or Email the church office and let Gord know by Friday, May 15th. Thanks.
WEEKLY GROUPS & MEETINGS:
Monday, April 27 – Flower Guild – 9:30 AM
Monday, April 27 – Frank Studio Music Lessons – 4 PM – 6 PM
Tuesday, April 28 – Medical Missions – 9:00 AM to Noon
Tuesday, April 28 – Bible Study – 10:00 AM
Tuesday, April 28 – Frank Studio Music Lessons – 4:00 – 7:45 PM
Tuesday, April 28 – Session Meeting – 7:00 PM
Tuesday, April 28 – Frank Studio Sax Ensemble – 8:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday, April 29 – JYSEP Youth Programme – 2:30 PM
Wednesday, April 29 – Kinnaris Ladies’ Choir – 7:30 PM
Thursday, April 30 – Choir Rehearsal – 1:30 PM
Saturday, May 2 – Frank Studio Music Lessons – 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, May 3 – Worship Service with Communion – 10:30 AM
Sunday, May 3 – Meeting of Ad-Hoc Foundation Committee - Noon
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 downstairs in McCullough Hall immediately following the worship service 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.
OPTIMIST CLUB FUND-RAISER: The Optimist Club of Downie is selling 12-ounce steaks for $20.00 as a fund-raiser. Steaks are individually wrapped. Order ahead and pick up on May 1st or May 9th. See Scott Dunbar to order or for more information. Tel.: 519-273 4260. Email: [email protected]
STRATFORD FILM FESTIVAL: The Stratford Film Festival is screening the documentary, “Shining Light” in honour of Asian Heritage Month. Friday, May 8th at 7:00 PM at the Stratford City Hall Auditorium. Tickets are pay what you can. Suggested price is $20. Tickets can be reserved at stratfordfilmfestival.com
CONCERT: Zion Lutheran Church is hosting “Mike & Sue Weber & Friends” who will be performing classic country music. Sunday, May 31st at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $35. See the poster on the bulletin board for more details.