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St. Andrew’s Worship: Sunday October 18, 2026
Message: “Renewing Our Vision: Opening Doors to go into the World” (Part 3 of 3)
Preacher: Rev. John Read

We had an audio issue with the livestream part way through the service and had to start a new livestream. For part 1 of the service go here: https://youtube.com/live/9W8KhtzKIGg

This Sunday we conclude our current three-part series reflecting on the Vision of St. Andrew’s. As we prepare to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of St. Andrew’s next weekend we’re taking time to reflect on how we got here and where God may be leading us into the future.

Scriptures: Mark 1:35-39; John 20:19-23

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St. Andrew’s Worship: Sunday October 18, 2026
Message: “Renewing Our Vision: Opening Doors to go into the World” (Part 3 of 3)
Preacher: Rev. John Read

We had an audio issue with the livestream part way through the service and had to start a new livestream. For part 2 of the service go here: https://youtube.com/live/2kgqDhEzYUk

This Sunday we conclude our current three-part series reflecting on the Vision of St. Andrew’s. As we prepare to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of St. Andrew’s next weekend we’re taking time to reflect on how we got here and where God may be leading us into the future.

Scriptures: Mark 1:35-39; John 20:19-23

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St. Andrew’s Worship: Thanksgiving Sunday October 11, 2026
Message: “Renewing Our Vision: Opening Doors to our Neighbours” (Part 2 of 3)
Preacher: Rev. John Read

This Sunday is Thanksgiving Sunday. We express our gratitude for all of God’s gifts to us throughout the year. Today is also our annual Thanksgiving Fresh Produce Drive for Mission Services. Thank you for your donations of fresh fruits and vegetables. Volunteers will deliver them to Mission Services tomorrow. You can also support Mission Services with a direct donation by going to mission-services.com.

Scriptures: Acts 14:21-28; Mark 1:29-34

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St. Andrew’s Worship: World Communion Sunday October 4, 2026
Message: “Renewing Our Vision: Opening Doors to Jesus” (Part 1 of 3)
Preacher: Rev. John Read

This Sunday is World Communion Sunday, a day when Christians of all traditions across the world will celebrate the Lord’s Supper together. Here at St. Andrew’s anyone who has faith in Christ is welcome to receive the bread and cup when we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. The Mission Team will also be serving soup with the breads of the world during coffee hour.

Scriptures: Revelation 3:14-22; Mark 1:14-28

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Welcome to the Ancaster Fair Service for 2026.

It was a great morning of worship with St. Andrew’s Ancaster, St. Paul’s Carluke, Bowman United, as well as people from several other area churches. A big thank you to the Ancaster Fair Board who have supported this service since its inception.

Bowman United Church, Ancaster / bowmanunited  

St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Carluke https://stpaulscarluke.ca/

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Ancaster Website: https://standrews.ws/

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St. Andrew’s Worship: Sunday September 20, 2026
Message: “Kingdom Come (Part 3): Seeing The Face of the King”
Preacher: Rev. John Read

We conclude our short series on Jesus’ parables about the coming of God’s Kingdom in Matthew 25. This week we look at the final parable that includes Jesus’ teaching that: “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

Scriptures: Matthew 25:31-46

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St. Andrew’s Worship: Sunday September 13, 2026
Message: “Kingdom Come (Part 2): Investing In God’s Future”
Preacher: Rev. John Read

We continue our series on Jesus’ parables about the coming of God’s Kingdom in Matthew 25. This week we look at the ‘Parable of the Talents’ and Jesus’ call to make good use of the many gifts God has given us.

Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30

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St. Andrew’s Worship & Communion: Sunday September 6, 2026
Message: “Kingdom Come (Part 1): Shining A Light”
Preacher: Rev. John Read

Anyone with faith in Christ is welcome to receive the bread and cup when we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. We are also starting a new series on Jesus’ parables about the coming of God’s Kingdom in Matthew 25.

Scriptures: Amos 5:18-24; Matthew 24:36-44, 25:1-13

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St. Andrew’s Worship: Sunday August 30, 2026
Message: “Redemption Songs (Part 4): Singing Hallelujahs”
Preacher: Rev. John Read

We continue our series on the theme of the Exodus in the Psalms called “Redemption Songs.” This week we turn to Psalms 113 & 114 which begin a collection of songs sung during Passover. We’ll consider what it means to sing ‘Hallelujah’ in every circumstance.

Scriptures: Psalm 113 &114; Matthew 26:17-30

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St. Andrew’s Worship: Sunday August 23, 2026
Message: “Redemption Songs (Part 3): Listening In The Desert”
Preacher: Rev. John Read

We continue our series on the theme of the Exodus in the Psalms called “Redemption Songs.” This week we turn to Psalm 95 as it invites us to reflect on what it means to listen to God’s voice today.

Scriptures: Psalm 95; Exodus 17:1-7; Matthew 13:1-9

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