Worship Service for Sunday, May 8, 2022 in-person, on ZOOM & YouTube

Order of Service – Sunday May 8, 2022 @ 10:30AM

Mother’s Day can be a day of celebration for some and a day of sorrow for others. No matter what emotions you may be feeling this weekend, we see you, honour you, and are thinking of you. You are loved and cherished by God. Praying for all mothers, including those who may be waiting, hoping, or grieving we love you and value you.

We continue our live broadcast this morning and we welcome in-person worshipers into the Sanctuary (with socially distanced seating). Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this morning’s service both online and in-person.

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Prelude – Pastorale (H. Sumsion)

Territorial Acknowledgement

Call to Worship

Hymn – #410- Joyful, Joyful We Adore You

Opening Prayer & Assurance of Forgiveness

Scripture – Psalm 23 (CEB)

Sermon: Feeling Sheepish

Rev. Dr. Kristine O’Brien is the Executive Director at Crieff Hills Retreat Centre in Puslinch. For more than twenty-five years she has been a minister in the Presbyterian Church, serving congregations in Strathroy and Oakville. She lives with her husband Pat on-site at Crieff Hills and has four grown children.

Dr. O’Brien sent along a couple more photos with her sheep as she will be talking about them in the sermon.

Hymn – #649: How Clear Is Our Vocation

Offering

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Offertory – Come thou fount of Every Blessing

Prayers of the People

Hymn – #671: I heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Blessing

Postlude – The Kingsford Trumpet (A Fedak)