A Warm Welcome Awaits You!
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March 26th, 2023
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Welcome and Announcements (10:30 am)
Prelude:
Prelude: Meditation on “Covenater’s Tune” R. Elmore
Solo: O Holy Father Mascagni Soloist: Michelle Vanderheide
Greeting and Call to Worship
The day is here to affirm a new covenant.
We call on God’s steadfast love and mercy.
God’s law will be written on our hearts.
We are eager to know the God who loves us.
God offers us the joy of salvation.
We are open to the new and right spirit God offers.
Hymn #194: Come, let us to the Lord our God
Prayer of Adoration and Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Hymn #372: Praise him, Jesus our blessed Redeemer
Prayer of Illumination
Almighty God,
your Son came into the world
to free us from sin and death.
Breathe upon us the power of your Spirit
that we may be raised to new life in Christ
and serve you in righteousness all our days.
We ask this in Christ's name.
Amen.
Hebrew Scriptures Jeremiah 31:31-34
Responsive Reading Psalm 25:1-10
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
O my God, in you I trust;
do not let me be put to shame;
do not let my enemies exult over me.
Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame;
let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth, and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
for you I wait all day long.
Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love,
for they have been from of old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for your goodness’ sake, O Lord!
Good and upright is the Lord;
therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
He leads the humble in what is right,
and teaches the humble his way.
All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness,
for those who keep his covenant and his decrees.
Epistle Romans 5:1-5
Gospel Matthew 11:28-30
Sermon “Heart to Heart”
Ministry of Music:Let us Love McDonald
Duet: Michelle Vanderheide and Fred Koskamp
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Offering:Chorale on “St. Peter” Hylton Stewart
Doxology # 661: We give thee but thine own (v.1)
Hymn #363: All hail the power of Jesus’ name
Benediction
Parting Hymn: “Go Now In Peace” (Besig/Price)
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.
Postlude:Heaven Came Down J. Peterson
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday Coffee Time
Just a reminder that Sunday Coffee Time has resumed here at St. Andrew’s, both before and after Service. Before Service fellowship begins around 9:45 am and After Service fellowship begins immediately following worship downstairs in McCullough Hall. All are warmly invited!
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.
Volunteers Needed
As we seek to reclaim more of the things we used to do pre-pandemic at St. Andrew's (passing of the Collection Plates during Service, pre-and-post Service refreshments and fellowship, etc.) we will need volunteers to see that this happens, and continues to happen. If you can volunteer your time (even part time) as an Usher or Greeter, or lend a hand with fellowship time, it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Nancy McKenzie to let her know of your availability. Many thanks for considering it!