Order of Service – Sunday February 27, 2022 @ 10:30AM
We continue our live broadcast this morning AND we are excited to welcome in-person worshipers back to 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 – “Intermezzo” (H. Willan)
Call to Worship
Hymn – ##187 “We have come at Christ’s own bidding” (Hyfrydol)
Opening Prayer & Assurance of Forgiveness
The Sacrament of Baptism – Cassandra Dawn Heasman (adult)
This morning we are delighted to welcome Cassandra Dawn Heasman to be baptised as she receives the Sacrament of Baptism. Cassandra has connected with St. Andrew’s Guelph through our virtual ministry. Having attended St. Andrew’s Belleville in her earlier years though never being baptized, our community here in Guelph feels like home to her. Welcome Cassandra!
Time for Wonder and Curiosity
Scripture – Luke 9: 28 – 36 (CEB)
Sermon: “Like Lightning”
Hymn – #186 “Swiftly pass the clouds of darkness” (Geneva)
Offering
You can still mail cheques to: St. Andrew’s Guelph, 161 Norfolk Street, Guelph, ON N1H 4J8
Or you can donate to St. Andrew’s through CanadaHelps
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Presbyterians Sharing is how we support our denomination as a whole. Your gifts the variety of missions and ministries that The Presbyterian Church in Canada supports throughout Canada. It also ensures that we are well resources by our National Office staff.
If you are able, the MOCC would encourage you to consider donating to Presbyterians Sharing. You can do so by clicking here. (Make sure that you indicate that you are from St. Andrew’s Guelph on the online form in order for it to count towards our commitment)
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Saturday Night Supper March 5
Once again, St. Andrew’s and Kortright PC are responsible for supplying a supper at the Royal City Mission. This time our church is in charge of providing the main dish, and the MOCC has ordered enough lasagnas for 90 meals. We may not need all 90 portions, but any extras will be used for meals on the following Monday.
We welcome any financial support the congregation is able to provide. Donations can be sent via mail or the church’s website. Please indicate “For Saturday Night Supper” on your donation.
Thank you!
Mission and Outreach Coordinating Committee
Anthem – “Come down, O love divine”
Prayers of the People
Hymn – #358 “There is a Redeemer”
Blessing
Postlude – “Finale Jubilante” (H. Willan)