St James & St John United Church
September 19 2021

KIMBERLEY’S KORNER

INTRO TO WORSHIP

GREETINGS & WELCOME

CALL TO WORSHIP
The Lord be with you.
And also, with you.
Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens.
Praise Him in the heights above.
Praise Him, all His angels. Praise Him, all His heavenly hosts.
Praise Him, sun and moon. Praise Him, all You shining stars.
Praise Him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies.
Praise the name of the Lord, for His name alone is glorious.
His splendour is above the earth and the heavens. Amen.

*OPENING HYMN
“You are a Part of the Family”

OPENING PRAYER

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Sydney Murray (Video)

SCRIPTURE
1 John 1:7-10

MESSAGE
Building Community
Part Two – Flaws in the Mirror

PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER

DEDICATION
For the wondrous gift of life, we are thankful, O God.
Your generous outpouring of grace reminds us of
the fruitful life we are called to bear.
May these gifts of money, time and labour, embody our desire to share and contribute to Your coming reign among us. Amen.

MESSAGE FROM CHAIR OF CHURCH COUNCIL
Stan Knowles

BENEDICTION

*CLOSING HYMN
“May the God of Hope”

POSTLUDE

 

Positive Quote of the Week

“Try to be the rainbow in someone’s cloud”
Dr. Mya Angelou

This Weeks Worship Participants

Music Ministry United Harmony
Greeter Stan Knowles
Counters Royden & Nancy Donald
Sound Tec David Watling

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUR CHURCH NEWS

FALL BIBLE STUDY – A Fall Bible study will begin on Tuesday, September 28th, at 7 PM, at the church. All are welcome to join.

CHURCH GRAND RE-OPENING – Everyone is invited to the Church Centre today, immediately following the worship Service for pizza and hotdogs. Also, as we make our way to the Centre, for those interested, Barbara MacIntosh will be offering a little tour of the cemetery; a wonderful opportunity to learn about its interesting history! Please join us as we gather to fellowship and share in this time together.

SUNDAY SCHOOL – Sunday School registration will be held at the Centre today during the luncheon. Classes will begin next Sunday, September 26th at the Centre; we will celebrate the re-opening of Sunday School with a morning of fun and activities. Please note we will be following the protocols the schools have in place; mask wearing will be required. We are excited to begin gathering again and looking forward to seeing the children.

OUR COMMUNITY NEWS

TURKEY SUPPPER TAKE-OUT – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Chatham Head will be having a Turkey Dinner Take-Out, Drive Thru on Sunday, September 26th from 2-5 PM. Dinner includes turkey, gravy, potatoes, vegetables, roll and Dessert. Tickets are $15; please contact one of the following: Parish Office at 622-2736, Alice 622-2931, Iris 622-2615 or Jeannie 773-9883.