St. Andrew’s Presbyterian ChurchSunday, March 8, 2020

Lent 2 *Please stand if you are able

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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. PRELUDE THE LIFE AND WORK OF THE CHURCH

We Gather to Worship*† Call To Worship (responsive) The Lord be with you. And also with you. Into the challenges and questions life raises comes the Mystery of God, And truth opens our eyes. Into our traditions and conclusions blows the wind of the Spirit, And the church is renewed. Into our routines and rituals walks the presence of Christ, And God’s people are born again. We stand in awe as we seek to encounter again God’s grace and glory. Let the journey begin. Let us worship God.*†HYMN 350 “To God Be The Glory”

PRAYER OF APPROACH*†HYMN 199 “If I Have Been A Source Of Pain”

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

DECLARATION OF PARDON LITANY FOR LENT Reader: Doug Craik

We Hear God’s Word †OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Genesis 12:1-4a (page 10) Reader: Margaret Cook Pound

†RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 121 (Refrain I) †SECOND LESSON: Romans 4: 1-5, 13-17 (page 154)

†MINISTRY OF MUSIC “Remember” (Choir) (by Douglas Nolan) †GOSPEL LESSON John 3: 1-17 (page 93) †SERMON “God’s Gray Power”

*†HYMN 399 “Spirit, Spirit Of Gentleness”

We Respond in Love

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD

*†RESPONSE 79 “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION Generous and loving God, in gratitude for all that we have received in Christ and in creation, we offer you this portion of what we have to share. Take these gifts and bless them, and us, for the building up of your kingdom in the world you love. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE *†HYMN 478 ”To Abraham and Sarah” *†BLESSING 553 ”May the Lord Bless You”

BENEDICTION

CHORAL AMEN POSTLUDE

**Large print bulletins are available from your

usher*Sermons are available at the back of the narthex.

The Life and Work of the Church

GOOD MORNING and welcome to this worship celebration of God’s love and grace. We pray that our worship

experience is filled with the inspiration and encouragement God has for you. Please join us in the gym, after the service, for coffee. We would love to meet you. Elder at the Door: Irene VaneeGreeter: Myrtle HighCoffee Host: Gary & Gerda Van Voorst

‘The Family Zone’, located upstairs in the balcony for families to bring babies or small children during the service. This way parents can still participate in the

service.

Busy Bags are quiet activities available in the Narthex, on the green shelf, for children to pick up and use during Worship.

Thank you to Brad Parker for playing the

organ for Corrie Hausauer, while he is away on vacation. 

Annual General Meeting will be held today after the service.

Friendship Sunday - Bring a friend or neighbour to church on Sunday, March 15th.  We will celebrate our visitors and enjoy an ice cream

Sunday buffet during coffee time.

The Lenten lunches will be held on Thursday of each week leading up to Easter. It will begin at 12:15 pm with a short devotion, followed by soup and buns.

March 12th  – Lethbridge Mennonite ChurchMarch 19th  – Southminster United ChurchMarch 26th – All Saints Parish – held at St. Basil’sApril 2nd – Christ Trinity Lutheran Church and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at Christ Trinity

The stove in the basement needs to be replaced sometime. If you are upgrading your stove in your home and your older stove is still functioning, perhaps its new home could be at St Andrew’s.

1885 – 2020: Plans are underway for St. Andrew’s 135th

anniversary in October 2020. The search is on for the loan of artifacts and/or material for the displays depicting St. Andrews throughout the eras. Do you have something representative of

our history that might enhance the displays during the anniversary weekend? Please speak to Karen Robbins before bringing your item(s) to the church. The Anniversary Planning Committee is excited to see what you may have.

ECM Food Drive - It is that time of the term again when the chaplains at the U of L collect groceries from south Alberta congregations to hand out to hungry students!  Food bank use is way up! Too many students are going hungry.  This is a great way for people in our communities to support our students! Please bring non-perishable food to church by Sunday, March 15th . The food will then be distributed by the ECM board the following week.

DUTCH CANADIAN BURIAL SOCIETY2020 Membership Renewal Time

CURRENT MEMBERS – your Notice is in your Mailbox!Family membership dues are $60.00 a year

Single membership (aged 18 – 25) dues are $30.00 Your dues must be received by March 30.

Contact Judy Slomp @ 403.320.6212 or Email: slompc@telus.netYou can also drop payment off at the office with Debbie

The D.C.B.S. welcomes new members up to the age of 40.

March 8 th – 15 th Sunday: 10:30 am Worship Service (Lent 2) 12:00 pm Annual General MeetingMonday: 7:30 pm Lethbridge Christian Women’s Choir

Wednesday: 5:00 pm Bells 7:00 pm Scottish Dance Thursday: 12:00 pm CCH Retreat 7:00 pm ChoirSunday: 10:30 am Worship Service (Lent 3)

Date March 8 th

Lent 2March 15 th

Lent 3March 22 nd

Lent 4Van James

SugeJohn

PlompLawrence McCune

Elders Irene Vanee

Dana Bykowski

Brenda Wevers

Announcements Diane Fleming

Margaret Cook Pound

Dillon Hargreaves

Usher Hugh Grant

Terry Basaraba

Dennis Greonenboom

Lay Reader Margaret Cook Pound

Colin Marriott

Elani Bykowski

Lenten Reader Doug Craik

Joan Pisko

George Russell

Power Point John Bykowski

Chase Stankievech

John Plomp

Audio Jim Deurloo

John Bykowski

John Bykowski

Video Adam Hummel

Dean Degner

Brendon Degner

Outside Care Terry Basaraba

Gordon Balderston

Gary Van Voorst

Security Earl Bechtel

Bob Epp

Adrian Uitbeyerse