A Warm Welcome Awaits You!
+ORDER OF SERVICE+
February 1st, 2026
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
Prelude: Prelude and Fugue in a minor, BWV 559 – J.S. Bach
Welcome and Announcements (10:25 am)
Entry of the Word (please rise)
Greeting and Call to Worship
We have come to worship the living God,
Who calls us to follow in faith.
We have come to praise our benevolent God,
Who relieves our suffering and sadness.
We have come to bless our gracious God,
Who blesses our lives with love.
Hymn # 467: Praise, my soul, the God who crowns you
Prayer of Adoration and Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Hymn # 709: What does the Lord require of you
Children’s Message
Anthem: Anything Through Christ – Lynn Tracey
Prayer of Illumination
O God of all Wisdom, You confound the world’s wisdom by giving your Kingdom to the poor, the lowly, and the pure in heart. Give us such a hunger and thirst for your righteousness that the world may see the promise of your grace, for we ask it through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Old Testament Micah 6:1-8
Responsive Psalm Psalm 15 (Refrain I)
Epistle 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Gospel Matthew 5:1-12
Sermon “Foolish Christians”
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Offering: Piece for a Musical Clock – Joseph Haydn
Doxology # 661: We give thee but thine own (v.1)
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Communion Hymn # 549: For the bread which you have broken
The Apostles’ Creed: # 539
The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving- Lord’s Prayer: # 564
Prayer after Communion
Hymn # 651: Guide me, O thou great Redeemer
Benediction
Parting Hymn: “Go Now In Peace”
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.
Words by Don Besig and Nancy Price. Copyright 1988 Harold Flammer Music. OneLicense # A-742310.
Postlude: Gloria from Twelfth Mass – W.A. Mozart
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please pray for Rosemarie Veldt, the daughter of Pam & John McIntosh of our congregation. Rosemary is recovering from cancer treatments and a stem cell transplant. Your continued prayers for Rosemarie, Pam, and John would be appreciated. And continue to pray for anyone else in our congregation who may need our thoughts and prayers at this time.
ANNUAL REPORTS: The date for the Annual Meeting is fast approaching. If you are a committee chair or group leader, please submit your report to the office by Friday, February 6th.
MISSIONS TRIP TO CUBA: Jean Aitcheson, Director of the Medical Missions Depot, will be travelling to Cuba for one week beginning February 7th. Jean will be delivering supplies and representing the Presbyterian Church Women on this missions trip. Please keep Jean in your prayers. Jean will share her Cuba experiences at the Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 21st.
WEEKLY GROUPS & MEETINGS:
Sunday, Feb. 1 – Kinnaris Ladies’ Choir – 2:00 PM
Monday, Feb. 2 – Flower Guild – 9:30 AM
Monday, Feb. 2 – Frank Studio Music Lessons – 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, Feb. 3 – Medical Missions – 9:00 AM to Noon
Tuesday, Feb. 3 – Bible Study – 10:00 AM
Tuesday, Feb. 3 – PCW Meeting – 2:00 PM
Tuesday, Feb. 3 – Frank Studio Music Lessons – 4:00 – 7:45 PM
Tuesday, Feb. 3 – Frank Studio Sax Ensemble – 8:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 4 – JYSEP Youth Programme – 2:30 PM
Thursday, Feb. 5 – Community Meals – All Day
Thursday, Feb. 5 – Joint Session, Board, Foundation Meeting – 10:00 AM
Thursday, Feb. 5 – Choir Rehearsal – 1:30 PM
Thursday, Feb. 5 – Special Olympics Meeting – 6:30 PM
Saturday, Feb. 7 – Frank Studio Music Lessons – 10 AM – 5 PM
BURNS SUPPER: Our Burns Supper was held on Saturday, Jan. 24th, and attended by 95 people. Despite a last-minute set-back with the caterer, everything came together and a good time was had. Thank-you to EVERYONE who participated and to those who pitched in at the last minute to make the evening a success. A special thanks to those who prepped the dinner and worked in the kitchen. You all went above and beyond. Many people sacrificed their enjoyment of the evening to make the meal a success. It could not have been done without these people and their dedication. St. Andrew’s is truly a remarkable family. With my thanks, Gord Allgeier.
SUNDAY COFFEE TIME & FELLOWSHIP: Join us downstairs in McCullough Hall immediately following the worship service for coffee, refreshments, and fellowship. All are welcome. If you can help in the kitchen, or can provide treats on Sunday morning, please add your name to the sign-up sheet on the kitchen counter.
LENTEN LUNCHEONS: The Stratford Council of Churches and The Kiwanis Club present their Lenten Luncheons, every Wednesday of Lent (Feb. 18th through to March 25th). Everyone is welcome to attend. Located at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 50 Well Street, Stratford, 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM. Cost is $15 per person at the door. Reservations are not required. If you have special dietary requirements, call Sharon Twamley on 519-273 1995. See the bulletin board for more details and a list of speakers.
CLIMATE CHANGE CONVERSATIONS: Stratford’s Energy & Environment Committee is hosting a Climate Change Conversation on Wednesday, February 4th at 7:00 PM at the City Hall Auditorium. All are welcome. See the bulletin board for more details. Note change of date.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Evangel Hall Mission, Toronto, presents “Thinking Beyond the Market: A Film About Affordable Housing” on Tuesday, February 3rd from 3:30 – 6:00 PM at Evangel Hall Drop-in Centre, 552 Adelaide St. West. Toronto. Registration is required. See bulletin board for more details.