Dear friends,

THIS SUNDAY, Rev. Linda Faith Chalk will be leading us in worship. 

ONE AT A TIME.  In looking at the readings for Sunday we see God calling Abram, Jesus calling Matthew, Jesus healing this woman with an issue of blood and raising the ruler’s daughter from the dead.  God’s call to Abram is separate – to leave his home, his call to Matthew and the others is in the midst of the crowd.  He knows us, he loves us and he calls us.  We are unique and his call to us is for us to have faith and hear him as he speaks.

Hear Him as he speaks.

EVERYONE IS INVITED to join us downstairs after the service this Sunday to enjoy coffee, cookies and conversation.  

Order of Service

Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship
Hymn 651: Guide me, O thou great Redeemer (vs 2 en français)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Confession
Declaration of Grace
The Lord’s Prayer
Children’s Time
Hymn 374: O for a thousand tongues to sing (vs 3&4 en français)
Responsive Reading: Psalm 33:1-12
Gloria Patri
Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 12:1-9 (en français – English on the screen)
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
Sermon: “One at a time”
Confession of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed
Hymn 642: O Master, let me walk with thee
Offering and Offertory
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Hymn 634: Will you come and follow me
Benediction
Go now in peace
Postlude

Dear friends,

THIS SUNDAY Kelvin Kagori will be leading us in worship.  

KELVIN KAGORI WAS BORN AND RAISED IN KENYA and has worked across East-Africa in both the church ministry and the development sector.  He moved to Montreal three years ago to pursue a Master of Divinity Degree at the Presbyterian College, where he has completed his studies and just graduated this week.  He currently serves as the Dean of Residence at the Presbyterian College in Montreal, and he is also discerning the Lord’s direction as he prepares for his next season of ministry and service.

SOMETIMES LIFE FEELS UNCERTAIN, exhausting, and overwhelming, and in moments like these, we often look for something to carry us through.  In Isaiah 40, the weary and exiled people are called to lift their eyes beyond their hard and difficult circumstances, and they are encouraged to “Behold God”.  As people living in a world that is not immune to all kinds of troubles, Isaiah will remind us of and point us to the character, power, and faithfulness of God, who never abandons his people in hard times, but rather supplies them with strength and hope to face the challenges of their day.

Order of Service

Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship
Hymn 313: O Worship the King (vs 2&3 en français)
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Confession
Declaration of Grace
The Lord’s Prayer
Children’s Time
Hymn 315: A Mighty Fortress is Our God (vs 2&4 en français)
Responsive Reading: Psalm 147:1-11
Gloria Patri
Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 40:1-11 (en français – English on screen)
Old Testament Lesson continued– Isaiah 40:18-31
New Testament Lesson – 2 Corinthians 12:9
Sermon: “Behold your God”
Confession of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed
Hymn 434: For the Beauty of the Earth (vs 3&4 en français)
Offering and Offertory
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Hymn 626: Lord of All power
Benediction
Go now in peace
Postlude

Dear friends,

WITH OUR GOSPEL TODAY as Jesus teaches his disciples in what has been called: “The book of glory” in John’s gospel we need to recognize again what has gone before.  Jesus addresses the fears of the disciples as he is bringing deep spiritual truth and seeking to open their understanding and to deepen their understanding of God the Father.  We are encouraged and taught by his words, and the truth that he opens to us as his people.

Order of Service

Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship
Hymn 255: Now let the vault of heaven resound
Prayer of Adoration
Prayer of Confession
Declaration of Grace
The Lord’s Prayer
Children’s Time
Choir Anthem: “Wellspring of wisdom”
Hymn 574: With the Lord as my guide
Responsive Reading: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
Gloria Patri
1st Peter 2:2-10 (En français BFC – English on the screen)
Gospel Lesson – John 14:1-14
Sermon: Faith banishes distress
Confession of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed
Hymn 565: Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life
Offering and Offertory
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Hymn 670: Amazing Grace (vs 3&4 en français)
Benediction
Go now in peace
Postlude