A Warm Welcome Awaits You!
+ORDER OF SERVICE+
June 7th, 2026
Second Sunday After Pentecost
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
Prelude: Matins – Lani Smith
Welcome and Announcements (10:25 am)
Entry of the Word (please rise)
Greeting and Call to Worship
Rejoice in God’s goodness, O people of God!
We will sing praises to our God.
God loves righteousness, justice, and mercy;
We will serve God faithfully.
The earth is full of God’s steadfast love.
We come to worship in love and loyalty.
Hymn # 384: O Breath of life, come sweeping through us
Prayer of Adoration and Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Hymn # 377: Come, children, join to sing
Children’s Message
Anthem: Bread of Life, Feed My Soul – Stephen Spencer
Prayer of Illumination
O God of All Wisdom,
by your Holy Spirit, open our minds,
that as the Scriptures are read,
and your Word is proclaimed,
we may be led into your truth,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Old Testament Hosea 5:15-6:6
Responsive Reading Psalm 50:7-15 (Refrain II)
Epistle Romans 4:13-25
Gospel Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
Sermon “Mercy Me!”
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Offering: The Angelus – Gordon Young
Doxology # 830: Praise God from whom all blessing flow
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Communion Hymn # 546: Here is bread; here is wine
The Apostles’ Creed: # 539
The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving- Lord’s Prayer: # 564
Prayer after Communion
Hymn # 65: All people that on earth do dwell
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 – John Stanley
ANNOUNCEMENTS
HOLY COMMUNION: This morning, we will be celebrating Holy Communion by Intinction. When invited, please proceed to the Communion station nearest you to receive the bread and wine/juice. For those who wish to receive in their pew, please raise your hand when asked, and Communion will be brought to you. Please note that wine will be in the silver chalices, and grape juice in the glass chalices. Please do not drink directly from the chalice. Lightly dip your bread in the chalice of your choice, and consume it. May God bless us as we receive our Saviour's Holy Sacrament!
NEW PHOTO BOOK: Say Cheese! Session will be creating a new “St. Andrew’s Photo Book” in late Summer and/or early Fall. We need your help! A couple of members are needed to book members on a Sunday morning as they attend Church. Call Heather Racher at 519-273 2449 if you can help.
WEEKLY GROUPS & MEETINGS:
Monday, June 8 – Flower Guild – 9:30 AM
Monday, June 8 – Frank Studio Music Lessons – 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, June 9 – Medical Missions – 9:00 AM to Noon
Tuesday, June 9 – Bible Study – 10:00 AM
Tuesday, June 9 – Frank Studio Music Lessons – 4:00 – 7:45 PM
Tuesday, June 9 – Frank Studio Sax Ensemble – 8:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday, June 10 – Sandwich Making – 9:30 AM
Wednesday, June 10 – Board Meeting – 11:00 AM – Change of Day
Wednesday, June 10 – JYSEP Youth Programme – 2:30 PM
Thursday, June 11 – Community Meals – All Day
Thursday, June 11 – Choir Rehearsal – 1:30 PM
Saturday, June 13 – Frank Studio Recital – 7:00 PM
SANDWICH MAKING: Reaching out with Hearts and Hands – Sandwich Making: Thank-you to all those who responded to the recent request for help in providing food for the Stratford Connection Centre. Our roster is now complete. If you are unavailable on a regular basis, but are able to help occasionally, please consider having your name added to the backup volunteer list. For further information or to volunteer, please contact Mary Duffin at [email protected].
ARTICLES FOR THE NEWSLETTER: Articles for the July/August edition of The SAINT are due Friday, June 26th. Please submit yours to Kathy Currie or the church office by that day.
PRESBYTERIAN CONNECTION: The Summer issue of the Presbyterian Connection newspaper is available. Copies are at the back of the Sanctuary and on the glass cabinet in the hallway. The newspaper is filled with news and issues pertaining to the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Please take a copy home to read.
PORK CHOP BBQ: St. Mary’s Presbyterian Church is having a Pork Chop BBQ on Wednesday, June 17th from 4:30 – 6:30 PM. Advanced tickets only. Cost is $25. See the poster on the bulletin board for details.
HIDDEN ACRES CAMP CHICKEN BBQ: The Hidden Acres Camp is holding its Annual Chicken BBQ and Pie Auction Fund-raiser on Tuesday, June 9th. Tickets are $22 or $27, but must be ordered in advance. See the poster on the bulletin board for more details.
COMMUNITY EVENTS: Please see the bulletin board for various community events and concerts in Stratford.
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.