March 19, 2023 10:00 a.m. Fourth Sunday in Lent
Prelude Veronika Klassen
Welcome
Call to worship The Rev. Thomas Kim
*Hymn Blessed Jesus, at your word #416
Prayers of confession
Assurance of God’s grace
Lenten liturgy Fourth Sunday in Lent – Jonathan Stevens
Story time The Rev. Thomas Kim
Musical interlude Kid Connect (Preschool-Grade 6)
Responsive reading Psalm 23 (NRSV) – Don Blaak
*Psalm The Lord’s my shepherd #11
Gospel reading John 9: 30-41 – Gene Parkins
Message LENT IV: The blind will see.
The Rev. Thomas Kim
*Hymn Amazing grace (vv. 1-3, 6) #670
Offering
*Doxology / Prayer Praise God from whom all blessings flow #830
Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession
followed by the Lord’s Prayer (in unison) [sins/sin against us]
*Hymn My hope is built on nothing less #349
*Benediction Amen #780
Postlude Veronika Klassen
*Please stand in body or in spirit
**Sunday worship service will continue to be both in-person and online**
THANK YOU!
*Greeter: Helen Bell
*Coffee Time: Lois Lochhead & Margaret Ward
*Flowers: Ruth Parker
In loving memory of Jim from Ruth & Family
THIS WEEK
Ladies Bible Study: Tuesday at 10 am Margaret Allan’s Home
Friends and Coffee Social: Wednesday at 10 am Fireside Lounge
Thursday Bible Study: Thursday at 11 am Gathering Space
Youth Connect: Sunday (Today) March 19th, BBQ at Pastor Thomas’ home
ORDINATION AND INDUCTION OF ELDERS: Calvin Church is pleased to welcome Malcolm McFee as a new member of our church’s Session, as well as Margaret Allan and Rod Thomson, who will continue to serve on the Session for another six-year term. The ordination and induction of these newly elected elders will be held during the worship service on April 2, 2023 (Palm Sunday).
REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP TEAM UPDATE: We are excited to share with you that our refugee sponsorship committee has launched a fundraising campaign for Youssef and his two daughters, Rouaa & Diala. Please share the link below with your friends, neighbors, and family. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-youssef-and-his-daughters-to-canada
Thank you
FOOD BANK FOR MARCH
EMPTY tables
EMPTY pantries
More EMPTY tables .
If YOU have one thing you can SPARE
With the HUNGRY we will SHARE
And they will know WE SURELY CARE . *Next pickup is Friday, March 31st*
CONGREGATIONAL VISIONING MEETING
The next Congregational Visioning Meeting will be on Saturday, April 15th, from 10am – 12 noon. (Coffee and Snacks will be available from 9:30am)