A Warm Welcome Awaits You!
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April 12th, 2026
Second Sunday of Easter
Prelude: Let the Bright Seraphim – G.F. Handel
Welcome and Announcements (10:25 am)
Entry of the Word (please rise)
Greeting and Call to Worship
God has called us together for this time of worship.
God inclines an ear to us and hears us.
Let us open our hearts to the One who gives us life.
Let us set our faith and hope in God.
We lift our voices in songs of Resurrection praise.
We are God’s Easter people. Alleluia!
Hymn # 258: Thine be the glory
Prayer of Adoration and Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Hymn # 260: Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord
Children’s Message
Prayer of Illumination
Gracious God,
you call us to the fullness of life,
for which you created us.
Deliver us from unbelief,
and banish our anxieties,
with the liberating love
of Jesus Christ our Lord,
for we ask it in his name.
Amen.
First Reading Acts 2:14a, 22-32
Responsive Reading Psalm 16 (Refrain I)
Epistle 1 Peter 1:3-9
Gospel John 20:19-31
Sermon “The Christ No One Saw Coming”
Hymn # 256: Now the green blade rises
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Offering: When the Morning Stars Together – Traditional
Doxology # 830: Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Hymn # 247: Christ the Lord is risen today
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: Toccata on “The Strife is O’er” – Craig Penfield
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WEEKLY GROUPS & MEETINGS:
Monday, April 13 – Flower Guild – 9:30 AM
Monday, April 13 – Frank Studio Music Lessons – 4 PM – 6 PM
Tuesday, April 14 – Medical Missions – 9:00 AM to Noon
Tuesday, April 14 – Bible Study – 10:00 AM
Tuesday, April 14 – Board Meeting – 1:00 PM
Tuesday, April 14 – Frank Studio Music Lessons – 4:00 – 7:45 PM
Tuesday, April 14 – Frank Studio Sax Ensemble – 8:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday, April 15 – JYSEP Youth Programme – 2:30 PM
Wednesday, April 15 – Kinnaris Ladies’ Choir – 7:30 PM
Thursday, April 16 – Choir Lunch – 12:30 PM
Thursday, April 16 – Choir Rehearsal – 1:30 PM
Saturday, April 18 – Men’s Breakfast – 9:00 AM
Saturday, April 18 – Frank Studio Music Lessons – 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, April 19 – Food Bank Sunday
MEN’S BREAKFAST: The next Men’s Breakfast is Saturday, April 18th at 9:00 AM. All are welcome. Our special guest speaker is Mr. Earl Clark.
FOOD BANK SUNDAY: Next Sunday, April 19th is Food Bank Sunday. All donations of food or cash will be welcome and appreciated. Thanks for your support of this worth-while organisation. Please be as generous as possible.
LOST AND FOUND: A pair of eye glasses (woman’s, light grey to clear) were left in the mail box by the side door. A silver ear-ring (two entwined leaves with a small diamond and blue-coloured gem) was found in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday. A cane was found at the front door after last Thursday’s Community Meals. These can be picked up in the church office this week. To claim these, please contact the office.
ARTICLES FOR “THE SAINT”: ADVANCE NOTICE! Articles for the next issue of our newsletter are due Friday, April 24th. Please submit yours to Kathy Currie or the church office by this date. Thanks.
2026 OFFERING ENVELOPES #51: Does anyone happen to have a box of 2026 offering envelopes with the number “51” on them? These were taken from the church by mistake, and belong to a member of the congregation. If you have them, please contact the office.
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]
ELEVATOR REPAIRS AT STRATFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY: Please note that their may be disruptions around the Library and accessibility issues in the parking lot beginning Monday, April 13th for 6-8 weeks, as the Library is having their elevator modernised. Deliveries of material might cause parking issues. The Library is hoping that any deliveries will be made between 7 AM and 10 AM to cause as few disruptions as possible, but they appreciate your patience during this time.
CONCERT IN SUPPORT OF HURON-PERTH CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH: Graham Bedard in concert at First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth. Sunday, May 24th at 7:00 PM. See the poster on the bulletin board for more details or call 519-527 1956. Free-will offering.
STRATFORD FILM FESTIVAL: The Stratford Film Festival is presenting the documentary film, “You Are Here: The Come from Away Story” on Saturday, April 18th at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the Stratford City Hall Auditorium, 1 Wellington St. Tickets $20. Reserve tickets at stratfordfilmfestival.com