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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St. Andrew’s Worship: Sunday August 16, 2026
Message: “Redemption Songs (Part 2): Facing The Truth”
Preacher: Rev. John Read
Today we continue our new series on the theme of the Exodus in the Psalms called “Redemption Songs.” The Psalms are prayers and songs that regularly invite us to meditate on God’s story of liberation and how it can help us live in God’s freedom today. This week we start with Psalm 78 and reflect on how we can learn to be honest about our past mistakes and trust God to write a better future.
Scriptures: Psalm 78; Luke 18:9-14
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St. Andrew’s Worship Service Sunday August 9 2026
Message: “Redemption Songs (Part 1): Remembering Our Rescue”
Preacher: Rev. John Read
Rev. John is back from vacation and we start a new series on the theme of the Exodus in the Psalms called “Redemption Songs.” The Psalms are prayers and songs that regularly invite us to meditate on God’s story of liberation and how it can help us live in God’s freedom today. This week we start with Psalm 77.
6:00 – Announcements
8:00 – Opening Prayers
28:10 – Message
Scripture: Psalm 77; Mark 6:45-52
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St. Andrew’s Worship Service Sunday August 2, 2026
Message: “His Yoke, His Rest”
Guest Speaker: Quinten Shannon
Today is the 10th Sunday After Pentecost. We welcome Quinten Shannon to St. Andrew’s today as our guest speaker. Quinten is a ministry student. He will be sharing a message based on Matthew 11:25-30, “His Yoke, His Rest”
Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5–18, Psalm 33, Matthew 11:25–30
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St. Andrew’s Worship Service Sunday July 26, 2026
Message: “Comfort For Life’s Journey” (Part 2 of 2)
Guest Speaker: Brian Hall
Today is the 9th Sunday After Pentecost. We welcome back to St. Andrew’s Brian Hall as our guest speaker. Brian will be sharing part 2 of the message he began on Sunday July 12th based on Psalm 23, “Comfort For Life’s Journey”.
Scripture: Isaiah 53: 4-7; Matthew 2: 3-6; John 10: 1-6
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St. Andrew’s Worship Service Sunday July 19, 2026
Message: “Love One Another”
Guest Speaker: Sara Traficante
Today is the 8th Sunday After Pentecost. We welcome Sara Traficante as our guest speaker this week. Sara graduated in May 2026 with a Master of Psychospiritual Studies degree from Knox College, and a Certificate in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy from Toronto School of Theology. In this degree, she studied in the classroom and in community counselling, acute medicine, and palliative care settings. This fall, Sara will return to Knox College in the Master of Divinity program as a certified candidate for ministry in the PCC. Before coming to ministry, Sara spent 22+ years in the classical music industry, performing and teaching across Canada as a flutist. Sara lives in Hamilton with her husband, teen daughter, and miniature schnauzer. She will be sharing the message, “Love One Another”.
Scripture: Psalm 86:11-17; John 13:31-35
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St. Andrew’s Worship Service Sunday July 12, 2026
Message: “Comfort For Life’s Journey” (Part 1 of 2)
Guest Speaker: Brian Hall
Today is the 7th Sunday After Pentecost.
We welcome back Brian Hall as our guest speaker today. Brian will be with us for 2 Sundays, today and Sun. July 26th. He will be sharing a 2 part message based on Psalm 23. Today we will focus on Part 1 of “Comfort For Life’s Journey”.
Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5; John 10:1-6
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St. Andrew’s Worship Service Sunday July 5, 2026
Message: “Beauty and Art in the Bible”
Guest Speaker: Joshua Gardner
Today is the 6th Sunday After Pentecost & Communion.
Today we welcome Joshua Gardner as our guest speaker, from AVC (Ancaster Village Church). Josh moved to Hamilton to attend McMaster Divinity College and has since made his home in Ancaster. He has been involved with churches throughout the Hamilton area as a preacher, teacher, youth leader, and worship leader. He has spent over 20 years specializing in the Old Testament, which has now led him to serve “the widow, the orphan, and the stranger” by working as the Food Bank Manager at Ancaster Community Services. He has 3 daughters with his wife Andrea, and you may see him at t-ball and softball games throughout the summer.
Rev. Anne Yee-Hibbs will be leading Communion today. Anyone with faith in Christ is welcome to receive the bread and cup when we celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
Scripture: Song of Songs 2:8-14
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St. Andrew’s Worship Service Sunday June 28, 2026
Message: “More Good News: Healing, Restoration and Blessing”
Rev. John Read
Today is the 5th Sunday After Pentecost We conclude our exploration of the opening chapters of the book of Acts with a look at Peter’s second message to the crowds of Jerusalem in Acts 3 that frames the Good News of Jesus in terms of healing, refreshing, restoration and blessing.
Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42; Acts 3:1-26
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St. Andrew’s Worship Service Mission Sunday June 21, 2026
Message: “Look At Us: From The Gate To The Glory”
Guest Speaker: Marlice Simon – McMaster Ecumenical Chaplaincy
We welcome Marlice Simon from the McMaster Ecumenical Chaplaincy as our mission speaker. St. Andrew’s is a long-time supporter of the Chaplaincy. Marlice served as the Chair of the Campus Ministries Council before becoming interim Chaplain and then one of two Ecumenical Chaplains in 2025. She is a long-time employee of McMaster University and a graduate certificate student at McMaster Divinity College, majoring in Spiritual Care and Counselling.
Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8; Acts 3:1-10
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