Dear Friends,
THIS SUNDAY the Rev. Linda Faith Chalk will be leading us in worship.
SUNDAY SCHOOL is back! To celebrate, join us for ice cream sundaes with sprinkles after service during coffee hour. We are also seeking volunteers to help in the nursery with the little ones. If you are interested in helping with his ministry, please speak to Beth Chittim or Jonathan Martin. Thank you!
CHOIR is also back. Choir practices will be starting this Wednesday, in the sanctuary, at 7:30. All choir members are asked to mark their agendas. Anyone who has ever wanted to sing in the choir is also welcome. For more information please speak with Henry, our Director of Music, either before the service or during coffee hour, or just show-up on Wednesday, please use the side door for entry to the church. All are welcome!
OUR GOSPEL READING is taken from Mark 8: 27-38, “Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ” and “Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection.” Jesus asks his disciples who people say he is, and they respond with various answers like John the Baptist, Elijah, or one of the prophets. Then Jesus asks, “But who do you say I am?” and Peter responds, “You are the Messiah.” But Jesus instructs them not to tell anyone about him. John Calvin writes about Peters confession, “The confession is short, but it embraces all that is contained in our salvation, for the designation “Christ,” or “Anointed,” includes both an everlasting kingdom and an everlasting priesthood, to reconcile us to God; and, by expiating (taking away) our sins through his sacrifice, to obtain for us a perfect righteousness; and, having received us under his protection, to uphold and supply and enrich us with every description of blessings.”
Order of Service
Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship
Hymn 461: “Be Thou my Vision” (vs 2&4 en français)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Confession
Declaration of Grace
The Lord’s Prayer
Children’s Time
Hymn: “Tell Out my soul”
Responsive Reading: Psalm 19
Gloria Patri
James 3: 1-12 (en français BFC – English on the screen)
Mark 8: 27-38
Sermon: “Putting our Dreams to Death”
Confession of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed
Hymn 211: “Take up your cross, the Saviour said”
Offering and Offertory
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Hymn 634: “Will you come and follow me”
Benediction
Go now in peace
Postlude