5th Sunday in Lent
March 26, 2023
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & Opening Prayer
Hymn: “Oh worship the King” #313 vs. 1,2,4,5
Lenten Liturgy
Song: “Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me”
Family Time: “Jesus Knows Our Hearts”
Ministry of Music: “He Will Hold Me Fast”
Gospel Reading: Matthew 26:6-35
Song: “Lord I Need You”
Message: “Walking the Way of the Cross: Facing Ourselves”
We Respond to God’s Generosity
Sung Response: “Doxology (God Be Praised)”
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Hymn: “Amazing Grace” #670 vs. 1,2,3,6
Blessing
Postlude
Announcements
Today is the 5th Sunday in Lent. We continue our Lent worship series – “Walking the Way of the Cross.” Our services are recorded, so you can go to our website to catch up on previous messages: www.standrews.ws
Memorial Easter Lilies:
Those wishing to place a memorial Easter lily in the sanctuary for Easter Sunday can please see Anna Place at coffee hour or call her at 905-679-9973. The lilies are $12. The last day to order is Sunday April 2nd. Please take your lily home after our Easter service.
Loose Change Sunday for Mission:
The Mission Team will be holding a “Loose Change Sunday” in support of the PWS&D Malawi Cholera Relief Appeal on Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023. This appeal has become even more urgent as Malawi was hit with another severe cyclone in just the past few weeks. To learn more, go to: https://presbyterian.ca/2023/03/16/malawi-when-disasters-collide/
Good Friday Service – April 7 at 10:30am:
Join us for a reflective service of readings, drama and special music as we remember and give thanks for what Jesus has accomplished by his suffering and sacrifice on the cross.
Easter Sunday – April 9 at 10:30am:
Join us at 10:30am as we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and the victory of God’s love over the power of death. Worship will include special music from the St. Andrew’s Choir.
Earth Day Textile Drive:
Our next Textile recycling drive will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9am – 12Noon. Let’s work together with our local community to keep clothing, fabric and other textiles out of the landfill. If you would like to help out on the day of the drive, please speak to Rev. Anne Yee-Hibbs (ayhibbs@gmail.com or 905-627-9080). Acceptable donations: clothes, towels, curtains, linens, bedding (NO PILLOWS) socks, underwear, shoes, purses and belts.