November 30, 2003
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Sunday September 20, 2020
Pentecost 16
Our Reason for Being
As a community of the people of God,
called by Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Our purpose is to reach the hearts, minds, bodies
and souls of individuals,
thus bringing the Kingdom of God upon ourselves and others.
We do this through worship, nurture and outreach.
We Gather to Worship
PRELUDE 680 “Christ, of All My Hopes the Ground”
CALL TO WORSHIP
Grace and peace to you from God our Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ.Call on the name of God and give
thanks.Make known God's deeds among the people.Sing and tell of
God's wonderful works.Let those who seek God rejoice in their
hearts.Let us worship God.
PRAYER OF APPROACH
Liberating God,we to journey with you. With parted waters, set
us free.With cloud and fire, guide us.With gushing waters, quench
our thirst.With food from heaven, feed us.Draw us out with joy and
singing,that we might know your ways. Amen.
MINISTRY OF MUSIC 688 “As Water to the Thirsty”
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Forgiving Lord, we are such jealous people.
We want to make sure that we get what we deserve,
that we are always treated fairly.
We complain when you treat others,
who have not worked as hard or been as faithful,
with the same love you have given us.
Just like the workers in the Gospel lesson,
we want to know why you are as generous
with the late-comers as you are with us.
“It’s not fair,” we whine, “We’ve been here longer.”
You are merciful and compassionate.
You do not count the time, but the quality of the heart.
Forgive us, generous Lord, when we have been so petty about your
love.
Heal and restore us.
Help us reach out with love and hope to others
in the name of Jesus Christ. AMEN.
DECLARATION OF PARDON
God’s blessings are showered on the deserving and
undeserving.
God’s forgiveness extends to all who walk the earth.
Believe the gospel. In Christ you are forgiven.
We Hear God’s Word
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Exodus 16:2-15
EPISTLE LESSON Philippians 1:21-30
GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 20:1-16
SERMON “God’s Extravagant Grace”
MINISTRY OF MUSIC “Marvelous Grace”
We Respond in Love
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Whatever our struggles,
whatever our miracles,whatever our burdens,
whatever our fruitful labor,we thank you, O God.
For all that you have given us
from your good creation,
and for all that you have forgiven us
from our bad creation,
we thank you, O God.
Your ways are great and wonderful,
your love is full and free.
Thanks be to you for all that you are,
all that you give,
and all that you will give.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Merciful God, hear us as we pray for your world and its
people:
We pray for those who are unemployed, who long to work but can
find none. Inspire leaders in the world to find solutions to this
problem. We ask for your mercy, O Lord.
We pray for employers. Reward the just ones and discipline the
unjust ones. We ask for your mercy, O Lord.
We pray for businesses suffering from this pandemic. Inspire us
to find creative solutions to this problem. We ask for your mercy,
O Lord.
We pray for political leaders throughout the world. Give them
the wisdom they need to lead their nations. We pray for your mercy,
O Lord.
We pray for those who suffer from physical or mental illness.
Give them hope and peace. We ask for your mercy, O Lord.
We pray for those who are slowing down and losing control due to
aging. Raise up people to help them and help them to accept their
situation with grace. We ask for your mercy, O Lord.
We pray for those who mourn. Comfort them and guide them. We
pray for your mercy, O Lord.
We pray for those who are unjustly treated, by their workplace,
by their family, or by their country. Raise up people to come to
their aid. We pray for your mercy, O Lord.
Now hear us as we pray silently the words that Christ taught
us:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be your name,
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done,
On earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
And deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
And the glory are yours now and forever. Amen
BENEDICTION
Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father, the Son, and the
Holy Spirit be with you now and always. AMEN
POSTLUDE (Please remain seated until the ushers arrive at your
row)
The Life and Work of the Church
Worship services will continue to be shown on Shaw TV, channel
9, 11:00 am & 6pm.
These same services are also now available on the St. Andrew’s
Facebook page with a link to YouTube. You can also find them if you
go directly to YouTube and do a search for St. Andrew’s,
Lethbridge. Since they are large files, they have to be posted in
two parts, so look for Part 1 and Part 2 each week up.
Presbyterian Daily Devotionals
If you go to www.presbycan.ca you will find devotionals for each
day of the week. Scroll to the bottom and you will be able to
play an audio version of the devotional as well as a hymn for each
day.
Time for Special Music is even more special when it includes
YOU. Can you give a monologue, play an instrument or sing a solo or
another talent that you would be willing to share?? We would love
to have you be part of our service! Corrie and Lavinia are meeting
with, and assisting individuals and small groups every Thursday
evening by appointment only . Please contact the church office or
Lavinia, [email protected] to learn more.
FIRST AND THIRD CHOIR THURSDAYS: Choir will be meeting virtually
the first and third Thursday of every month over zoom, 7-7:30 pm.
Don't have a computer? You can still connect by phone! Never been
to choir before? We would love to have you join us. This will be a
great time for fellowship. Contact the church office or Lavinia for
a Zoom Link: [email protected]
A Few methods are available for continuing one’s offering and
donations to St. Andrew’s:
1. Drop off cheques in the church’s mailbox.
1. e-transfer (call the church office 403-327-2582)
1. Mail cheque to St. Andrew’s
1. PAR program (call the church office 403-327-2582)
Date
September 20
September 27
October 4th
Announcements
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Usher
Session
Session
Session
Lay Reader
Margaret Cook Pound
Fiona
Miller
Paula
Degner
Power Point
Chase Stankievech
Dean
Degner
Brendon
Degner
Audio
George
Bohner
John
Plomp
Gary
Van Voorst
Video
Gerda
Van Voorst
Gerda
Van Voorst
Gerda
Van Voorst
Outside Care
Dean
Degner
John
Plomp
Bob
Epp
Security
Terry
Basaraba
Bob
Epp
Gary
Van Voorst
