Dear friends,
THIS SUNDAY the Rev. Linda Faith Chalk will be leading us in worship.
WELCOME BACK! Beginning this week, we invite the children to gather for a new season of learning, fellowship, and spiritual growth. The children will be invited forward during the service for the children’s story; this will be followed by the children’s hymn. During the singing of the last verse of the hymn the children will depart the sanctuary, led by their teachers, to go across the street for their Sunday school lessons in the Christian Education Centre. After the service this Sunday, the children will join with us all in the lower hall of the church to enjoy ice cream with sprinkles.
OUR GOSPEL LESSON in Matthew is about the sheer grace of God. We are told that it is about the kingdom of God, which is much of Jesus’ teaching and proclamation throughout this gospel. There are some challenges and twists and turns but the grace shines through Jesus’ words.
EVERYONE IS INVITED to join us downstairs after the service to enjoy coffee, cookies and conversation.
Order of Service
Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship
Hymn 425: We praise you, O God
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Confession
Declaration of Grace
The Lord’s Prayer
Children’s Time
Hymn 683: I know not why such wondrous grace
Responsive Reading: Psalm 145:1-8
Gloria Patri
New Testament Lesson – Philippians 1:21-30
Gospel Lesson – Matthew 20:1-16
Sermon: The Place of Grace
Confession of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed
Hymn 769: Lord of light, whose name and splendour
Offering and Offertory
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Hymn 479: The Church’s one foundation
Benediction
Go now in peace
Postlude