January 31, 2021

Two Ways to Approach God

Passage: Luke 18:9-14

January 31, 2021 
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 
Online Joint Worship Service

Welcome and Call to Worship
Hymns:   

 “As The Deer”
 “We Will Glorify The King Of Kings”

Prayer of Adoration and Confession and the Lord’s Prayer  
Hymn: “Be Still For The Presence Of The Lord”
Quiz:  How Well Do You Know About The Life of Jesus?

Hymn: ” Jesus Name Above All Names”
The Gospel:   Luke 18:9-14
Sermon:  “Two Ways to Approach God”  

Hymn: “Humble Thyself In The Sight Of The Lord”
Announcements and Mission Moment   
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession 
Hymn “We Walk By Faith”
Commissioning and Benediction
–   “May The God Of Hope”
 
Announcements: 
Welcome to the congregations of St. Paul’s Winchester, St. Andrew’s Chesterville and Morewood Presbyterian Churches as they join our online worship during the lockdown.   
Our sympathy goes to Harry and Marg Castle for the passing of Harry’s mother, Alice. We pray that our Lord brings you and your family the peace and comfort needed during this sad time. For the full Obituary, please visit Alice Castle Obituary – WESTPORT, ON | Lyons Funeral Home  
Also, Our Condolences goes to Doris Baker for the loss of her sister-in-Law, Debbie, and to Helen Baker for the loss of her son, Gregory. My God through His Holy Spirt comfort the heart of the two families at this time of grief. Full Obituaries are found at Deborah Ellen Stoodley (Nee McDonald) – Byers Funeral Home (byersfuneralhomeinc.com) and Obituary | Gregory Baker | Marsden Mclaughlin Funeral Home  
 
The National WMS Executive is planning a series of Zoom meetings to help keep members connected while we cannot meet in person.  The series of five monthly meetings, entitled “Come Together ,” will begin in February.  The meeting dates are as follows:
February 10 – Let’s Come Together
March 10 – World Day of Prayer
April 7 – Easter Worship
May 12 -Mission Awareness
June 16 – Fellowship and Sharing
If you would like to attend one, some or all of these Zoom meetings, send your name and email address to Cathy Reid, WMS President – reidc@rogers.com or Janet Brewster, Past President – janet.brewer@sympatico.ca to register.  You will be put on the Contact List and will receive the Zoom invitation and other details for each meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend these Zoom meetings whether you are a WMS member or not.  Please consider attending.
The Presbyterian College and Montreal School of Theology are hosting an online Conflict Resolution Workshop. More details are available on the College website: https://www.presbyteriancollege.ca/2021/01/transforming-church-conflict-online-workshop/
Friday, February 12, 2021 10am-Noon, 2-4pm
@ Online via Zoom
Cost:   $60 ($45 youth)
To register contact Emily at reception@pcmtl.ca
The Winter issue of PC Connect is now available and can be downloaded from https://presbyterian.ca/wp-content/uploads/PC_Winter2020.pdf
PLEASE PRAY FOR:

the process of receiving and distributing COVID vaccines in Canada.
creative and inspired ways for us to be the church of Christ in the world.
our global church family as we start the 2021.
teachers and students as they go back to schools on Monday.
all those infected with COVID-19 and their families.
Doctors and nurses on the front lines.
Churches in our town and in the Presbytery of Seaway-Glengarry.
people who feel lonely and depressed.
opportunities to show kindness to others.
the strengthening of the family unit during the second wave of COVID-19.
the unity of our country during this stressful time.

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