Sunday, November 19, 2023 - Worship Service
Order of Service
We welcome all gathering for worship this morning or later in the week. Whether you attend in-person, worship on ZOOM or YouTube, or are a viewer on Rogers TV20 - please know that we consider everyone to be a part of our worship experience and an integral member of our St. Andrew's Guelph community.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this morning's service, both in-person and virtually.
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Welcome Rev. Dr. Charles Fensham
Rev. Dr. Charles Fensham, a distinguished member of the Knox College Faculty since 2002, specializes in Missiology, Reformed Theology, and the intersection of LGBTQI2+ issues with Christian Churches. With a keen interest in Public Missiology, he directs graduate students in projects exploring ecclesiology, theologies of David Bosch and Jürgen Moltmann, ecological theology, and the nuanced intersection of spirituality, sexuality, and faith. As a minister associated with Rosedale Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Charles contributes to a public missiology emphasizing Christian witness and affirming sexual and gender minorities. His recent book, "Mission as Penance," exemplifies his impactful work.
Greetings: Life & Mission of our church family
Prelude – Chorale Prelude on “In you Lord, I have put my trust” arr. J.C. Bach
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Gathering & Centering with God
Hymn #756 “O Christ our Lord we meet here as your people
Prayer of Adoration & Confession
The Gospel Words or Response
Children’s Hymn #773 Jesus bids us shine
Responsive Psalm: Psalm 51
Scripture Reading - Matthew 12: 22-37, Isaiah 35: 1-10
Sermon: How to Live in the Posture of Pennance
Rev. Dr. Charles Fensham
Hymn #759 In loving Partnership
Invitation to Offering
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Offertory - Prelude on “Lovely Vine” arr. G. Young
Offertory Prayer
Prayers of the People
Hymn - #778 Lord you give the great commission
Blessing
Song - Go now in peace
Postlude - Fughetta on “My inmost heart now praises” arr. J.S. Bach
We gather on the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Anishnaabeg and the Haudenosaunee Peoples. We are also on lands that are part of the Dish with One Spoon Wampum. We live and work, worship, learn and meet on lands that are the traditional territory of many different Indigenous Peoples who were here before the establishment of European colonies.
