October 20th Service – Graeme Kennedy Presiding

October 20th, 2024

We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day.

Presiding: Graeme Kennedy

Welcome & Announcements
Because we will be singing after each Reading, please feel free to remain seated during these hymns; however, we invite you to stand for the Opening & Closing Hymns.

Truth & Reconciliation: Calls to Action – Action 4

Responsive Call to Worship: Psalm 150
L: Praise the LORD.
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens.
All: Praise him for his acts of power;
   praise him for his surpassing greatness.
L: Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,
praise him with the harp and lyre,
All: praise him with timbrel and dancing,
   praise him with the strings and pipe,
L: praise him with the clash of cymbals,
praise him with resounding cymbals.
All: Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.
   Praise the LORD.

Hymn: All People That on Earth Do Dwell #65 vs. 1, 3, & 4

Prayer of Adoration & Confession

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn: I Know Not Why Such Wondrous Grace #683

Children’s Time ~ Rick Penner

Prayer of Illumination

Reading 1)     Genesis 17:1-8
Reflection       Almighty God

Singing
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty #321 vs. 1 & 2
O Lord My God! (How Great Thou Art) #332 vs. 1 & 2

Reading 2)     1 Peter 1:3-9
Reflection       God of Hope

Singing
Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine #687 vs. 1 & 2

Reading 3)     Psalm 40:1-5
Reflection       Faithful God

Singing
I Know Whom I Have Believed vs. 1 & 2

Reading 4)     Philippians 2:5-11
Reflection       God Crucified

Singing
Amazing Grace #670 vs. 1-3
Because He Lives vs. 1 & 3

Invitation to the Offering  ( Donations & Offerings)

 Doxology

 Prayer of Dedication

The Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, forever and ever. Amen.

 Hymn: The Church’s One Foundation #479 vs. 1, 2, & 5

 Benediction

 Choral Amen: Amen, Amen, A–men.

May the Lord, Mighty Lord
May the Lord, mighty Lord,
Bless and keep us forever.
Grant us peace, perfect peace,
Courage in every endeavour.

Open your eyes and see His face,
Know His grace forever.
May the Lord, mighty Lord,
Bless and keep us forever.

 

Langley Presbyterian Church Announcements

Friendly Reminders:

 We’ll be hosting a Halloween Treat Giveaway on Thursday, October 31st between, 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. If you can help assemble candy bags or would like to donate, please let Pastor Lydia know. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our community and reach out to young families.

We are upgrading our church website to better serve our community. We kindly ask members to sign a consent form to ensure we comply with privacy regulations. This will allow us to update your information and use your images in any media related to the church. Thank you for your cooperation.

Thank you to last week’s volunteers: Don, Brent, Gary & Nancy, and Jim L.

Volunteers for October 20th:
Offering Plate:  Don B.
PPT Operator:  Patricia F.
Refreshments:  Bill & Marlene T.
Scripture Reader:  Althea S.

Volunteers for October 27th:
Collection Plate:  Don B.
PPT Operator:  Rose P.
Refreshments:  Eleanor, Rick, & Serena
Scripture Reader:  Marlene T.