A Warm Welcome Awaits You!
St Andrews Presbyterian Church
January 29th, 2023
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
+ORDER OF WORSHIP+
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude:
Prelude: on “On eagles Wings” arr. M. Joncos
Choir: Creator of the Stars of Night Raabe
Greeting and Call to Worship
Gather before God, people of the Covenant.
God has summoned us to this place.
We believe that God will speak to us here.
We come as willing and faithful servants.
Let your steadfast love, O God, be upon us.
We await empowerment for faithful living.
Hymn #438: When morning gilds the skies
Prayer of Adoration and Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Hymn #435: All things bright and beautiful
Prayer of Illumination
God of all Creation,
whose presence in our lives we celebrate,
lead us to deeper faith, fuller trust, and greater service.
In doing so, may our worries decrease,
our confidence in You increase,
and our joy be made complete,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Hebrew Scriptures Isaiah 43:1-7
Responsive Reading Psalm 34:1-8
Psalm 34:1-8
I will bless the Lord at all times;
his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
My soul makes its boast in the Lord;
let the humble hear and be glad.
O magnify the Lord with me,
and let us exalt his name together.
I sought the Lord, and he answered me,
and delivered me from all my fears.
Look to him, and be radiant;
so your faces shall never be ashamed.
This poor soul cried, and was heard by the Lord,
and was saved from every trouble.
The angel of the Lord encamps
around those who fear him,
and delivers them.
O taste and see that the Lord is good;
happy are those who take refuge in him.
Epistle Philippians 4:4-9
Gospel Matthew 6:25-34
Sermon: “Offering Your Worry to God”
Ministry of Music:The Lord is My Light Allitsen
Soloist, Fred Koskamp
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Offering: Variations on Madrid D. Bedard
Doxology # 661: We give thee but thine own (v.1)
Hymn #650: He leadeth me
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: Rigaudon (Idomenee) A. Campra
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Birthday Celebration
The family of Jerry Richards would like to invite you to a drop in celebration for Jerry’s 90th Birthday.
Date: February 5, 2023. Time: 2-5pm, Location: Stratford Legion, 804 Ontario St. Stratford, Unit B1. Best wishes only but if you wish a donation to the Food Bank would be appreciated.
***********************************************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. Please note that the bus has a wheelchair lift and if requested has a wheelchair on the bus.
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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!
***********************************************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!
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Special Congregational Meeting
At a recent meeting, the Session of St. Andrew's approved the hiring of a consultancy group called Strive! to help St. Andrew's create a strategic plan for our future. Consequently, on Sunday, February 5th a special Congregational Meeting will be held downstairs in the Fellowship Hall following worship. The purpose of this meeting is for the Congregation to consider and approve the release of Foundation funds for this expenditure. Please plan on attending this important meeting as we plan for our future at St. Andrew's.
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Annual Congregational Meeting
Our Annual Congregational Meeting will take place on February 26th downstairs in the Fellowship Hall following Service and lunch. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending this important meeting in the Life and Mission Work of St. Andrew's.