PRELUDE

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, JOYS & CONCERNS

INTROIT: “They That Wait Upon the Lord”

CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 147 Part 1 VU p. 869

OPENING PRAYER (unison) Eternal God, open our minds to hear your word,

our hearts to love your word,

and our lives to be obedient to your word,

through the power of your Spirit

and the name of Jesus Christ who taught us to pray together saying “Our Father…”

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 trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

**HYMN: Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above #216

SCRIPTURE READING: John 1:43-51

MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “Steal Away To Jesus”

CHILDREN’S HYMN: Jesus Bids us shine with a pure, clear light,

like a candle burning in the night.

In this world is darkness, so let us shine,

you in your small corner, and I in mine.

CHILDREN’S TIME

SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 40:21-31

**HYMN: There is a Balm in Gilead #612

SERMON: What We Believe

THE NEW CREED – Choral Presentation

TIME OF SILENT REFLECTION

MINUTE FOR MISSION

THE OFFERING & OFFERTORY

Prayer Requests: Please put your prayer requests on the offering plate and they will be included in Prayers of the People.

God of all good, our gifts we bring to you,

use them your holy purpose to fulfil;

tokens of love and pledges brought anew

that our whole life is offered to your will.

HYMN: O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing #326 vs 1, 2 & 3

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

**HYMN: O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing #326 vs 4 & 5

COMMMISSIONING AND BLESSING

CHORAL CLOSING Go now in peace. Never be afraid.

God will go with you each hour of every day.

Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.

Know he will guide you in all you do

Go now in love, and show you believe.

Reach out to others so all the world can see.

God will be there watching from above.

Go now in peace in faith, and in love.

Amen. Amen. Amen.

POSTLUDE

Resources used in the preparation of this service:

(Note: “**” Please stand if you are able.)

Announcements

St. Paul’s Annual Congregational Meeting will be held today at 3:00 pm followed by a Pot Luck Supper

Turkey Dinner

Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings at St. Paul’s United Church, Rd.38, Harrowsmith, Saturday Feb. 25 from 4:30-6:30. Cost adults $12.00 and children $6.00. Take-out available. Everyone welcome.

Trinity’s Annual Congregational Meeting will be held today at 12:30 pm. Bring a brown bag lunch.

Study Session Dates and Location Monday from 7pm to 8 pm.

Topic

February 6 Trinity Original Articles of Faith & Study Questions

February 13 St. Paul’s Original Articles of Faith & Study Questions

February 20 Trinity 1940 Statement of Faith

February 27 St. Paul’s The New Creed

March 5 Trinity Song of Faith

March 12 St. Paul’s Song of Faith

VON SMART Program

The VON SMART Program in partnership with Southern Frontenac Community Services is coming to St-Paul’s Anglican Church in Sydenham!

This is a gentle fitness program for people who want to be active and improve their mobility, strength, balance, and flexibility regardless of their current activity level. Exercises can be done from a chair, using a mobility aid or moving independently.

Registration: Tuesday February 7th from 10am to 11am.
Winter Session Class Start-Up: Tuesday February 14th up to and including Tuesday May 29th. Cost: $45 for the session or $4 per class.

For further information call Joanne Irvine – SMART Program Coordinator @ 613-634-0130 ext 414 or Danielle Penner at Southern Frontenac Community Services @ 613-376-6477

Presentation of “A Tapestry of Love”. UCW 50^th anniversary theme song at our CD Release Concert on Saturday February 19, 2012 at 7:00 pm. Faith United Church Courtice, Ontario.

Copies of the Annual Report are available at the back of the church please take a copy of the revised M & P report as well.