St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Orillia
Sunday, May 22, 2022 ~ 6th Sunday of Easter
Our music licence # CCLI21104326 covers stream worship service, stream master recordings, stream multi tracks, multi platform, display lyrics on screen pre and post service.
The service is live-streamed with an in-person congregation starting at 9:55 am.
Click here to view the service on YouTube.
Our Approach to God
Organ Prelude: Prelude on the hymn tune ‘Maryton’ - H. P. Smith
Hymn: 96 - Let Us With a Gladsome Mind
Welcome, Announcements and Opening Comments
Gathering Song: 27 - As the Deer
Call to Worship on screens
Prayer of Adoration, Confession & Lord’s Prayer
Assurance of Pardon
Hymn: 451 - Dear Father, Lord of Humankind
Listening for God’s Word
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Readings: John 1: 35-42 (NRSV)
Anthem: When We Are Living - E. Eslinger/G. Lockwood
Message: “What are you looking for?” Rev. Keith Boyer
Hymn: 665 - Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song
Response to God’s Word
Invitation to the Offering
Prayer of Dedication
Pastoral & Silent Prayer
Hymn: 332 - O Lord my God! How Great Thou Art!
Benediction & Song of Blessing:
God Be With You Till We Meet Again
Organ Postlude: Grande Chorus - T. Dubois
We extend a warm welcome to Rev. Keith Boyer and express our gratitude to him as he leads our worship service this morning.
Welcome to All
If this is your first time worshipping with us at St. Andrew’s, please don’t hesitate to ask anyone for assistance and make yourself known to Rev. Don Corbett or Clerk of Session, Barry Doyle. We would love to have you worship with us again.
Fellowship takes place immediately following this morning’s service in the Fellowship Hall.
UPCOMING EVENTS at ST. ANDREW’S
Today - There is no in-person Sunday School today.
May 23 - Victoria Day Holiday ~ Martha Group returns next week, May 30th at 1:30 p.m.
May 25 - Men’s Fellowship 9:00 a.m.
May 26 - Orillia Seniors’ Weekly Program 10:00 a.m. Seniors At Play
May 29 - 171st Anniversary Sunday with special music - Brass Quintet & Organ
May 29 - Congregational Meeting following service in the Sanctuary - Light lunch to follow in the Fellowship Hall.
June 4 - Celebration of Life for Gordon Grimshaw 1:00 p.m.
Today’s Coffee Hour hosts are Calvin & Patty Bell
Congregational Meeting May 29th, 2022.The purpose of the congregational meeting is to consider an amendment with respects to the Living Trust Fund.
Saturday, June 4th, 2022, 1:00 p.m. at Orillia Presbyterian Church, St. Andrew’s, the Grimshaw/McCaughey family will celebrate the life of our beloved husband and father, Gordon Grimshaw. Everyone is welcome. Masks are required. Rev. Dr. Karen Horst has suggested that family and friends can email her directly with their special memories of Gord to: [email protected]
Please support St. Andrew’s initiative to provide for Orillia’s Sharing Place. The 10 most urgently required items are: Rice (not instant or minute), Coffee (not instant), Whole Crain Cereal (450 g), Canned Soup Veg/Mushroom/Chicken Noodle, Canned Vegetables Corn/Peas/Mushrooms, Canned Meat & Fish, Peanut Butter (375 g & 500 g), Dried Spices/Herbs, Spaghetti Sauce and Cat Food. There are clear collection bins located in the hallway by the Peter Street door and outside the library.
Thursday, May 26th:
Orillia Seniors Weekly Program. Seniors at Play is a very popular recreational facility for adults 55 and up provided by the City of Orillia. Program coordinator Erica Veldman will give an overview of the wide range of activities available at Rotary Place and online that promote physical activity and social engagement. The morning begins with coffee and conversation at 10:00 a.m. Refreshments, activities, and a hearty lunch are all available for $10.For information, call 705 325-5183 ext. 3
Ladies Auxiliary is in the process of restructuring. Hopefully we will gather in the Fall.
