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ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 2021 Prelude: Moderato F. Llissá Welcome, Greeting, Announcements Silent Prayer and the Lighting of Christ Candle Approach to Worship Call to Worship Prayer of Adoration The Rite of Reconciliation Invitation and Unison Prayer of Confession: God of all righteousness, through your Word you call us to put our faith into action; to humbly live lives of justice, kindness, and righteousness; and to love you and our neighbours alike. Yet in many ways we fail those you call us to serve, and neglect the needs that require our attention – choosing to think of ourselves over others. God of the risen Christ, we pray; forgive us. Move us to hear your call for faith and service; and to live our lives justly and humbly, obeying to your will. Assurance of Pardon Hymn: God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian 589 The Word Proclaimed Prayer for Illumination: (See Readings below) God, by your Word, challenge us to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly in your ways so that all that we say and do may reflect a life of faith and obedience. Amen. Primary Reading: Micah 6:1-8 Additional Readings: 1 Peter 5:1-11; Philippians 4:13 (The Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God.) Sermon: “Do All This” Rev. Geoff Ross Hymn: What does the Lord require of you (2x, all verses) 709 ____________________________________ At St. Andrew's, Brampton, we: learn together to know God’s love through worship, study and prayer; put our faith into action by loving and caring for each other; use God’s gifts to go forth to bring others to Christ.
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ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 2021
Prelude: Moderato F. Llissá Welcome, Greeting, Announcements
Silent Prayer and the Lighting of Christ Candle
Approach to Worship Call to Worship Prayer of Adoration
The Rite of Reconciliation Invitation and Unison Prayer of Confession: God of all righteousness, through your Word you call us to put our faith into action; to humbly live lives of justice, kindness, and righteousness; and to love you and our neighbours alike. Yet in many ways we fail those you call us to serve, and neglect the needs that require our attention – choosing to think of ourselves over others. God of the risen Christ, we pray; forgive us. Move us to hear your call for faith and service; and to live our lives justly and humbly, obeying to your will. Assurance of Pardon Hymn: God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian 589
The Word Proclaimed Prayer for Illumination: (See Readings below)
God, by your Word, challenge us to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly in your ways so that all that we say and do may reflect a life of faith and obedience. Amen.
Primary Reading: Micah 6:1-8 Additional Readings: 1 Peter 5:1-11; Philippians 4:13
(The Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God.)
Sermon: “Do All This” Rev. Geoff Ross
Hymn: What does the Lord require of you (2x, all verses) 709
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At St. Andrew's, Brampton, we: learn together to know God’s love through worship, study and prayer;
put our faith into action by loving and caring for each other; use God’s gifts to go forth to bring others to Christ.
Response and Thanksgiving Offering Announcement: Thank you for your ongoing support for the ministry of St. Andrew’s through your offering – given by mail, through our PAR Program, and online. For more information about how you can give to St Andrew’s click here:
https://standrewsbrampton.ca/donate/
The Offering: (sung) 661 v1
We give thee but thine own, what e’er the gift may be. All that we have is thine alone, a trust, O Lord, from thee. Unison Prayer of Dedication: God of grace, accept our offering as an act of worship: In giving, we gift ourselves back to You, freely, with joyful hearts, As we seek to do justice, love kindness, walk humbly, by loving and serving you and our neighbour alike. Amen. Prayer of Thanksgiving and Lord’s Prayer:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Returning to Service Extinguishing the Christ Candle Commission & Benediction Postlude: Fughetta in G Minor G. Sorge
We acknowledge that we meet on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek (Ojibway), Huron-Wendat,
and Haudenosaunee and Métis peoples.
All music used by permission. CCLI: 11298572 CSPL: 197383
In Worship this Week Minister: Rev. Geoff Ross Lay Leader: Regan Ross Music Director: Shelagh Tyreman Sound & Video: Peter Shepherd; Simpson Ross
Upcoming Worship Services
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Sun. Sep 5: Nothing...But Your Best 10:30am
Rev. Wayne J. Baswick preaching/Communion/Labour Day weekend
Hymns for Sunday, August 29, 2021:
Readings for Sunday, August 29, 2021:
Today’s Primary Reading: Micah 6:1-8
God Challenges Israel Hear what the LORD says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the LORD, and you enduring foundations of the earth; for the LORD has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel.
“O my people, what have I done to you? In what have I wearied you? Answer me! For I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and redeemed you from the house of slavery; and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.
O my people, remember now what King Balak of Moab devised, what Balaam son of Beor answered him, and what happened from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the saving acts of the LORD.”
What God Requires “With what shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?”
He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
Today’s Additional Reading: 1 Peter 5:1-11
Tending the Flock of God Now as an elder myself and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I exhort the elders among you to tend the flock of God that is in your charge, exercising the oversight, not under
compulsion but willingly, as God would have you do it—not for sordid gain but eagerly. Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock. And when the chief shepherd appears, you will win the crown of glory that never fades away. In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the power forever and ever. Amen.
Today’s Reading: Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
(The Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God.)
Announcements for Sunday, August 29, 2021
Welcome to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church – Online! We are glad that you chose to join us for worship today. We hope you will find our worship inspiring and our fellowship warm.
Condolences The deepest sympathy of the St. Andrew’s congregation is extended to Donna Volpe and family on the passing of husband and father, Nick Volpe, on August 21. A private family funeral for Nick was held yesterday.
Summer Session Team Our Summer Session Team oversees the ongoing matters of the congregation during the Summer. This team is made up of Kim Shepherd (Clerk of Session), Jean Bradshaw (Deputy Clerk), Richard McMechan, Anna-Marie Dewar, Eunice Boyd, Colin Young, and Rev. Geoff Ross. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Kim Shepherd at [email protected].
Vacation Dates, Pulpit Supply and Pastoral Care
Rev. Geoff Ross will be on vacation August 30 – September 7. The Summer Pulpit Supply and Pastoral Care support will be provided by Rev. Wayne J. Baswick. For pastoral care emergencies, please email Rev. Baswick at [email protected], call Kim Shepherd, Clerk of Session, at 416-557-5001, or email the Congregational Care Team at [email protected].
Five Options for Giving to St. Andrew’s in 2021
1. Mail It In. Due to the COVID-19 situation, 2021 envelopes
will not be delivered to you at this time. However, we encourage you to make your donations using any method listed here that you’re comfortable with. Cheques (no cash, please) can be mailed to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 44 Church St. E., Brampton, ON L6V 1G3. The mail for St. Andrew’s is being forwarded to our Clerk of Session, Kim Shepherd. Please do not drop off cheques in the mailbox outside the Church Street entrance.
2. Give Online. We recommend one of two Electronic Giving
options. The first option is via the Online Donation page on the church website: https://standrewsbrampton.ca/donate/.
For this donation method, you will receive your tax receipt from Canada Helps, not from the Church. Please print and keep your own receipts.
3. Give by Interac e-Transfer. The second e-giving option is to go to your bank’s website or app, select Interac e-Transfer, use the email [email protected] as the designation for your donation, and enter the amount you wish to donate. It is very important that in the message area, you indicate your name, envelope number and how you want the donation distributed.
4. Join PAR. You can sign up for PAR, our Pre Authorized Remittance plan that enables you to give in pre-arranged monthly amounts. For the PAR registration form on the church website, click here: https://standrewsbrampton.ca/donate/.
5. Want Your Offering Picked Up? Give Us a Call. You can call us to have your Envelope picked up, or to set up a time to drop it off at the Church. Contact Rev. Geoff Ross (647-524-1870) or Kim Shepherd, Clerk of Session (416-557-5001) or your Elder.
