We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day. This morning we welcome the Rev. Dr. Glen Davis to lead us in Worship.

Flowers are in loving memory of Cecil Murray, father and grandfather, of Bev & Jason Feick.

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship

Hymn: My faith looks up to Thee                                       #677
1. My faith looks up to thee,
thou Lamb of Calvary.
Saviour divine:
now hear me when I pray;
take all my guilt away;
oh let me from this day
be wholly thine.

2. May thy rich grace impart
strength to my fainting heart;
my zeal inspire;
as thou hast died for me,
oh may my love to thee
pure, warm and changeless be,
a living fire.

3. While life’s dark maze I tread,
and griefs around me spread,
be thou my guide;
bid darkness turn to day,
wipe sorrow’s tears away,
nor let me ever stray
from thee aside.

4. When ends life’s transient dream,
when death’s cold sullen stream
shall o’er me roll,
blest Saviour, then, in love,
fear and distrust remove;
oh bear me safe above
a ransomed soul.

Prayer of Adoration, Confession and Assurance of Pardon

Children’s Time

Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 2:12-13; 22-25; 3:10-14
Ephesian 6:1-4

Sermon:   “What makes a good parent?”

Hymn: Happy the home when God is there                 #703
1. Happy the home when God is there,
and love fills every breast,
where one their wish and one their prayer,
and one their heavenly rest.

2. Happy the home where Jesus’ name
is sweet in every ear,
where children early sing his fame,
and parent hold him dear.

3. Happy the home where prayer is heard
and praise is quick to rise,
where parents love the sacred word
that makes the simple wise.

4. Lord, let us in our home agree,
this blessed peace to gain;
unite our hearts in love to thee,
and love to all will reign.

Offering: (Please click here to see how you can give your offering)

Doxology & Dedication

 The Prayer 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: O, Master let me walk with Thee                        #642
1. O Master, let me walk with thee
in lowly paths of service free;
tell me thy secret; help me bear
the strain of toil, the fret of care.

2. Help me the slow of heart to move
by some clear winning word of love;
teach me the wayward feet to stay,
and guide them in the homeward way.

3. Teach me thy patience; still with thee
in closer, dearer company,
in work that keeps faith sweet and strong,
in trust that triumphs over wrong,

4. in hope that sends a shining ray
far down the future’s broadening way,
in peace that only thou canst give,
with thee, O Master, let me live.

  Benediction

 Choral Amen: 

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.

We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day.
This morning we welcome the Rev. Bob Garvin to lead us in worship.

Please note:  LPC Church strongly encourages congregants to wear a mask during services.

Welcome and Announcements

Unison Call to Worship – from Psalm 111:1-3
Praise the Lord.
I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.

Hymn:  Come, Let Us Sing to the Lord Our Song              #412

Responsive – Psalm 145:1-9
L:  I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.
P:  Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.
L:  Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.
P:  One generation will comment your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts.
L:  They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on
your wonderful works.
P:  They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds.
L:  They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.
P:  The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.
L:  The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.

 Prayer of Adoration, Confession and Assurance of Pardon

 Children’s Time

 Hymn for Illumination:  O Christ, the Word, incarnate       #505

 Scripture:  Acts 11:1-18

 Sermon:  “The Power of Love”

 Hymn:  Come, Let Us Sing                                                           #706

Offering: (Please click here to see how you can give your offering)

Offertory Hymn:
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow                           #830

  The Prayer 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:  Help Us to Help Each Other, Lord                              #489

  Benediction

 Choral Amen: 

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.

We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day.
This morning we welcome the Rev. Robin Ross to lead us in worship.

Welcome & Announcements

Responsive Call to Worship – from Psalm 116
L:    I love the Lord, for he heard my voice;
P:    He heard my cry for mercy.
L:    Because he turned his ear to me,
P:    I will call on him as long as I live.
L:    The Lord is gracious and righteous;
P:    our God is full of compassion.
L:    The Lord protects the unwary;
P:    when I was brought low, he saved me.
L:    What shall I return to the Lord
P:    for all his goodness to me?
L:    I will life up the cup of salvation
P:    and call on the name of the Lord.
L:    I will fulfill my vows to the Lord
P:    in the presence of all his people.

Hymn:  When Morning Gilds the Skies                 #438

 The Prayer 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:  Joyful, Joyful We Adore You                      #410

 Scriptures:  Acts 2:1-13, 38-47

 Sermon:  “The Power of Fellowship”

Offering: (Please click here to see how you can give your offering)

Offertory Hymn:  Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow  #830

 Prayer of Dedication

 Communion Hymn:  When I Survey the Wondrous Cross     #231

Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth:
And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried.
He descended into hell.
The third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven and sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost;
the Holy Catholic Church;
the communion of saints;
the forgiveness of sins;
the resurrection of the body;
and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion

 Communion Hymn:  To God Be the Glory! Great Things He Has Done!   #350

 Benediction

 Choral Amen: 

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.

We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day. This morning we welcome the Rev. Robin Ross to lead us in Worship.

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship:              Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd;
There is nothing I shall want.
Fresh and green are the pastures
Where he gives me repose.
Near restful waters he leads me,
To revive my drooping spirit.
He guides me along the right path;
He is true to his name.
If I should walk in the valley of darkness
No evil would I fear.
You are there with your crook and your staff;
With these you give me comfort.
You have prepared a banquet for me
In the sight of my foes.
My head you have anointed with oil:
My cup is overflowing.
Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me
All the days of my life.
In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell
For ever and ever.

Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty                                   #321
1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, who rules all creation.
My soul, praise God who alone is your health and salvation.
Come, all who hear, sisters and brothers draw near, joining in glad adoration.
2. Praise to the Lord, who in all things so wondrously reigning hides you with sheltering wings, ever gently sustaining.
Have you not seen how your heart’s wishes have been granted through God’s kind ordaining?
3. Praise to the Lord, who will prosper your work, who defends you; surely God’s merciful goodness here daily attends you; ponder anew what the Almighty can do, when in great love God befriends you.
4. Praise to the Lord, and with all that is in me adoring, all who have life and breath, come with glad praises outpouring! Let the Amen sound from God’s people again; now and forever adoring!

Prayer of Adoration, Confession and Assurance of Pardon

Children’s Time

Sermon:  “But God”

Hymn: The Lord’s my light #15
1. The Lord’s my light and saving health;
who shall make me dismayed?
God is the stronghold of my life:
who shall make me afraid?
2. Though wars arise and armies camp
against me, I’ll not fear;
I will stand firm and confident:
I know that God is near.
5. In evil, troubled days, my god
will hide and shelter me,
and raise me high upon a rock above
my enemy.
6. Now I will offer sacrifice
for all God’s saving grace,
With melody unto the Lord
and joyful shouts of praise!

Offering: (Please click here to see how you can give your offering)

Doxology & Dedication

 The Prayer 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: He leadeth me                         #650
1. He leadeth me: oh blessed thought!
oh words with heavenly comfort fraught!
Whate’er I do, where’er I be
still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me.
Refrain:
He leadeth me! He leadeth me!
By his own hand he leadeth me!
A faithful follower I would be,
for ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me.
2. Sometimes ‘mid scenes of deepest gloom,
Sometimes where Eden’s flowers bloom,
by waters still, o’er troubled sea,
still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me!
(Refrain)
3. Lord, I would clasp thy hand in mine,
nor ever murmur nor repine,
content, what ever lot I see,
since ’tis my God that leadeth me!
(Refrain)

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.

We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day. This morning we welcome the Rev. Dr. Glen Davis to lead us in Worship.

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship: Psalm 8: Verses 1,3,4 and 5
1 O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; 4 what are humans that you are mindful of them, mortals[a] that you care for them? 5 Yet you have made them a little lower than God[b] and crowned them with glory and honor.

Hymn: God of the Sparrow #307
1. God of the sparrow God of the whale
God of the swirling stars
How does the creature say Awe
How does the creature say Praise

2. God of the earthquake God of the storm
God of the trumpet blast
How does the creature cry Woe
How does the creature cry Save God of the rainbow

3. God of the cross
God of the empty grave
How does the creature say Grace
How does the creature say Thanks

4. God of the hungry
God of the sick
God of the prodigal
How does the creature say Care
How does the creature say Life

5. God of the neighbour
God of the foe
God of the pruning hook
How does the creature say Love
How does the creature say Peace

6. God of the ages, God near at hand
God of the loving heart
How do your children say Joy
How do your children say Home

Prayer of Adoration, Confession and Assurance of Pardon 

Children’s Time

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 49:13-16

Responsive Reading: Psalm 131 Responsive 1 O Lord, my heart is not lifted up;     my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things     too great and too marvelous for me. 2 But I have calmed and quieted my soul,     like a weaned child with its mother;     my soul is like the weaned child that is with me. 3 O Israel, hope in the Lord     from this time on and forevermore. Scripture Reading: 1 John 3:1-3

Sermon: “Who Are You?”

Hymn: This is My Father’s World                                     #328

1. This is my Father’s world,
And to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings The music of the spheres.
This is my Father’s world:
I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas– God’s hand the wonders wrought.

2. This is my Maker’s world:
The birds their carols raise,
The morning light, the lily white, Declare their Maker’s praise. This is my Maker’s world:
God shines in all that’s fair;
In the rustling grass God’s footsteps pass, God speaks to me everywhere.

3. This is my Saviours world:
O let me ne’er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet.
This is my Saviour’s world; the battle is not done; Jesus, who died, shall be satisfied, and earth and heaven be one.

Offering: (Please click here to see how you can give your offering)

Doxology & Dedication

 The Prayer 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: Jesus loves me, this I know #373

1. Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.
little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong.
Refrain:
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

2. Jesus loves me, this I know, as he loved so long ago, taking children on His knee, Saying, “Let them come to me.”

[Refrain]

3. Jesus loves me still today, walking with me on my way, wanting as a friend to give light and love to all who live.

[Refrain]

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.

Good morning, LPC Family,

This is to notify you that Sunday May 15 services are cancelled due to the uncertainty regarding the number of COVID-19 cases.

A reminder that LPC Session will monitor the situation on a week-by-week basis in deciding when to resume worship services.

Please keep those who are sick in your prayers, and for those who are recovering, prayers for a full recovery of good health.

Dear LPC Congregation,

This is to inform you that the LPC Worship Service for Sunday, May 8^th, 2022 is cancelled due to the increasing number of people who have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Please keep those who are sick in your prayers.

LPC Session will monitor the situation on a week by week basis in deciding when to resume worship services.

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 8^th, and so we extend blessings for a Happy Mother’s Day to all the women in our congregation.

Best,

Marianne
for
LPC Session

Third Sunday of Easter

We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day. This morning we welcome the Rev. Willem van de Wall to lead us in

Worship

Welcome & Announcements

The Call to Worship: Psalm 119: 1-7
One: Alleluia! Christ is Risen!
All: CHRIST IS RISEN INDEED!
One: Darkness has been vanquished!
All: THE BRILLIANT LIGHT OF HOPE HAS COME!
One: Come let us worship and celebrate the Good News!
All: ALLELUIA! CHRIST IS RISEN!

Prayer of Adoration, Confession and Assurance of Pardon

Hymn: Thine be the glory                                                              #258
1. Thine is the glory, risen, conqu’ring Son; endless is the vict’ry Thou o’er death hast won. Angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away, kept the folded graveclothes where Thy body lay.
Refrain ~
Thine be the glory, risen, conqu’ring Son;
endless is the vict’ry Thou o’er death hast won.
2. Lo, Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb. Lovingly He greets us, scatters fear and gloom; let His church with gladness hymns of triumph sing, for the Lord now liveth; death hath lost its sting.
[Refrain]
3. No more we doubt Thee, glorious Prince of life!! Life is nought without Thee; aid us in our strife; make us more than conqu’rors, through Thy deathless love; bring us safe through Jordan to Thy home above. [Refrain]

Children’s Time

Scripture Reading: Luke 24: 13-35

Sermon: “I Walk with The Risen Christ”

Hymn: And can it be that I should gain                                 #352
1. And can it be that I should gain God’s riches through the Saviour’s blood? Died he for me, who caused his pain?
For me, who him to death pursued? Amazing love! how can it be that thou, my God, should’st die for me?
Refrain ~
Amazing love! how can it be that thou, my God, should’st die for me?
2. ‘Tis mystery all! the Immortal dies: who can explore his strange design? In vain the first-born seraph tries to sound
the depths of love divine.
‘Tis mercy all! let earth adore; let angel minds inquire no more.
‘Tis mercy all! let earth adore; let angel minds inquire no more.
3. He left his Father’s throne above, so free, so infinite his grace, emptied himself of all but love, and bled for Adam’s helpless race.
‘Tis mercy all, immense and free, for, O my God, it found out me.
‘Tis mercy all, immense and free, for, O my God, it found out me.
4. Long my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature’s night; thine eye diffused a quickening ray; I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; my chains fell off; my heart was free
I rose, went forth and followed thee.
My chains fell off; my heart was free. I rose, went forth and followed thee.
5. No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in him,
is mine; alive in him, my living head, and, clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach the eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ, my own.
Bold I approach the eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ, my own.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion
~An Invitation
~Communion Hymn: When I survey the wondrous cross VS 1,2
~Words of Institution
~Affirmations of Faith – Apostles’ Creed
~Prayer for the Blessings of the Elements
~Partaking of the Elements
~Prayer of Thanksgiving
~Communion Hymn: When I survey the wonderous cross VS 3,4

Offering: (Please click here to see how you can give your offering)

Doxology & Dedication

The Prayer 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: O Lord my God! / How great Thou art                  #332
1 O Lord my God! when I in awesome wonder consider all the worlds thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, thy power throughout the universe displayed,
Refrain~
then sings my soul. my Saviour God. to thee.
How great thou art! how great thou art!
Then sings my soul. my Saviour God. to thee.
How great thou art! How great thou art!
2. When through the woods and forest glades I wander
and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees, when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur and hear the brook. and feel the gentle breeze.
[Refrain]
3. And when I think that God, his Son not sparing, sent him to die. I scarce can take it in. that on the cross. my burden gladly bearing, he bled and died to take away my sin.
[Refrain]
4. When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration. and there proclaim, my God, how great thou art!
[Refrain]

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.