Transfiguration Sunday
February 19th, 2023
Prelude Songs: “This Is The Day”; “Sound Of Adoration”
Call to Worship & Opening Prayers
Song: “Because Of Your Love”
Family Time: “Jesus Shows Mercy”
Song: “Your Grace Is Enough”
Old Testament: Psalm 130
Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:15-35
Hymn: “And Can It Be” #352 vs. 1,3,5
Ministry of Music: “King of Love”
Message: “Walking The Way Of The Cross – Truth, Reconciliation & Forgiveness”
We Respond to God’s Generosity
Sung Response: “O Praise The Name”
Closing Prayers
Hymn: “Freely, Freely” #774
Blessing
Postlude
Announcements
Sunday February 19th: is Transfiguration Sunday, the last worship service before the season of Lent starts on Ash Wednesday (February 22). See the insert for some spiritual practices and resources for this season that prepares us for Good Friday and Easter. In our service today we’ll be starting a new message series that will guide us through Lent – “Walking the Way of the Cross.”
Sermon on the Mount Study Concludes This Wednesday:
This is the final week for the Sermon on the Mount study. Join us at 1pm or 7pm on Wednesday. Email revjohnread@gmail.com for the study sheets from the previous weeks.
2023 Ancaster Community Food Drive – Saturday March 4:
The Food Drive returns in-person to the Ancaster Fair Grounds on the first Saturday in March. In addition to bringing a donation on March 4, you can help with the flyer drop off on Saturday February 25. If you prefer to make a direct financial contribution online, or learn more about this year’s Food Drive (including contact information) go to: http://www.ancasterfooddrive.ca/
Let’s Do Lunch at the Apostolic Church:
The Ancaster Apostolic Church (91 Carrington Ct.) is running their version of Let’s Do Lunch. Everyone is welcome to the next gathering on Wednesday February 22. Doors open at 11:30am. Lunch is served at 12:00pm. Lots of parking, entrance on Todd Street just off of Wilson St. W. (near Fortinos).
Save the Date for the 2023 Ancaster Vacation Bible School (VBS):
VBS returns Monday July 3 through Friday July 7, from 9am to noon. See insert for more details.
Responding to the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria:
The devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, has now claimed over 40,000 lives, and left countless more in great need. You can send support through Presbyterian World Service & Development. (PWS&D) Go to – https://presbyterian.ca/donate/donate-to-pwsd/ and designate your gift to “PWS&D: Syria-Türkiye Earthquake.” You can also call 1-800-619-7301 or designate an offering in your envelope to PWS&D on a Sunday morning.