Sunday, January 29, 2023 – 10:30 A.M. Service online & in-person. The beauty of beginnings.

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The Creation of Light. John Martin, 1825

 

In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. – Genesis 1:1-5

Join us this Sunday as we welcome ministry student Julielee Stitt, to lead our service. We will read from the very first chapter of the Bible, and Julielee will speak about the beauty of beginnings.
 
Organ preludes will begin around 10:25 a.m. and the service will commence at 10:30 a.m. This is the link for this morning’s service is  https://youtu.be/Wc4aCJ13e8U    Previous services can be found on the St. Andrew’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/StAndrewsPresbyterianChurchKingston 
 
Have a look at the Order of Service, scripture readings, hymn lyrics and announcements below – this electronic form includes hyperlinks for easy connection, but you can print the pages if you wish for reference as the hour unfolds, or even through the week. We invite you to join in worship, study and service as you are able.
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

Sunday, January 22, 2023 – 10:30 A.M. Service online & in-person. Demolished Pretentions.

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The Calling of St. Peter and St. Andrew. Jacob Willemszoon (1632-1675)

“As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the lake—for they were fishermen. And he said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.’ Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him.”    Matthew 4:18-22

Join us this Sunday as we welcome the Rev. Dr. Stephen McAllister, founder of Spirit Renewal Ministries, to lead our service. 
 
Organ preludes will begin around 10:25 a.m. and the service will commence at 10:30 a.m. This is the link for this morning’s service is https://youtu.be/fci4Ea0VrX4  Previous services can be found on the St. Andrew’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/StAndrewsPresbyterianChurchKingston 
 
Have a look at the Order of Service, scripture readings, hymn lyrics and announcements below – this electronic form includes hyperlinks for easy connection, but you can print the pages if you wish for reference as the hour unfolds, or even through the week. We invite you to join in worship, study and service as you are able.
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

Sunday, January 15, 2023 – 10:30 A.M. Service online & in-person. Enough for All – Sharing God’s Gifts in the World.

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“When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming towards him, Jesus said to Philip: “Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?” He said this to test him for he himself knew what he was going to do.”  ~John 6:5-6

Join us this Sunday as we welcome Guy Smagghe, director of Presbyterian World Service and Development, to lead our service. He will speak about sharing God’s gifts in the world as PWS&D has been doing for 75 years. After the service, join us for a light lunch as Guy shares photos, stories and information about his work with this organization.
 
Organ preludes will begin around 10:25 a.m. and the service will commence at 10:30 a.m. This is the link for this morning’s service is  https://youtu.be/aZbCKnPwkzI  Previous services can be found on the St. Andrew’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/StAndrewsPresbyterianChurchKingston 
 
Have a look at the Order of Service, scripture readings, hymn lyrics and announcements below – this electronic form includes hyperlinks for easy connection, but you can print the pages if you wish for reference as the hour unfolds, or even through the week. We invite you to join in worship, study and service as you are able.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

Sunday, January 8, 2023 – 10:30 A.M. Service online & in-person. Jesus is here; now what?

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Transfiguration of Christ. Early 13th C.

“Now that you have purified your souls by your obedience to the truth so that you have genuine mutual love, love one another deeply from the heart.”  

~ 1 Peter 1:22

Join us this Sunday as we welcome the Reverend Heather Kern to lead once again lead our service.

In her sermon this week, Rev. Kern will explore how we live out the results of Jesus’ coming…with his help.
 
Organ preludes will begin around 10:25 a.m. and the service will commence at 10:30 a.m. This is the link for this morning’s service is   https://youtu.be/y-kdLr5vJWw   Previous services can be found on the St. Andrew’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/StAndrewsPresbyterianChurchKingston 
 
Have a look at the Order of Service, scripture readings, hymn lyrics and announcements below – this electronic form includes hyperlinks for easy connection, but you can print the pages if you wish for reference as the hour unfolds, or even through the week. We invite you to join in worship, study and service as you are able.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

Sunday, January 1, 2023 – 10:30 A.M. Service online & in-person. Still Learning.

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Jesus Christ.  from Haggia Sophia, Istanbul. Late 12th C

Join us this Sunday as we welcome the Reverend Heather Kern to lead once again lead our service.

In her sermon this week, Rev. Kearn will explore how to find God’s peace in the middle of our chaos and confusion.

This is also the first Sunday in December, and as is the tradition at St. Andrew’s, we will be celebrating Holy Communion. We continue to provide individual, sealed Communion packets as you enter the sanctuary. Alternatively, we encourage you to bring your elements from home to use during the service. And if you are joining online, perhaps take a moment before the service to prepare a cup and some bread, so that you may commune with us.
 
Organ preludes will begin around 10:25 a.m. and the service will commence at 10:30 a.m. This is the link for this morning’s service is https://youtu.be/ImqTa8GRSMA   Previous services can be found on the St. Andrew’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/StAndrewsPresbyterianChurchKingston 
 
Due to technical difficulties, the bulletin is unavailable this week.
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

Sunday Dec., 25th – 10:30 A.M. Service online & in-person. Christmas Day!

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“The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
those who lived in a land of deep darkness—
on them light has shined.
You have multiplied the nation,
you have increased its joy;
they rejoice before you
as with joy at the harvest,
as people exult when dividing plunder.
For the yoke of their burden,
and the bar across their shoulders,
the rod of their oppressor,
you have broken as on the day of Midian.
For all the boots of the tramping warriors
and all the garments rolled in blood
shall be burned as fuel for the fire.
For unto us a child is born,
to us a son given;
authority rests upon his shoulders;
and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
His authority shall grow continually,
and there shall be endless peace
for the throne of David and his kingdom.
He will establish and uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time onwards and for evermore.
The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.”
Isaiah 9:2-21
 
 
Organ preludes will begin around 10:25 a.m. and the service will commence at 10:30 a.m. This is the link for this morning’s service is  https://youtu.be/fcMVC7e3ot8  Previous services can be found on the St. Andrew’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/StAndrewsPresbyterianChurchKingston 
 
Have a look at the Order of Service, scripture readings, hymn lyrics and announcements below – this electronic form includes hyperlinks for easy connection, but you can print the pages if you wish for reference as the hour unfolds, or even through the week. We invite you to join in worship, study and service as you are able.
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

In person service for Saturday Dec., 24th – 7:00 P.M. (Christmas Eve) – cancelled

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Merry Christmas Eve. While we would have loved to gather together in-person, fate had other plans. And though we are separated by weather and distance, we are joined by our faith. We are joined in celebration. The God who sought us out through his Son, seeks each one of us tonight, at home. 
 
We invite you to celebrate in the following ways:

 Stay safe, stay warm, stay home!

 

In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them,

‘Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.’

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,

‘Glory to God in the highest heaven,
   and on earth peace among those whom he favours!’

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.’ So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger.When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

Luke 2:1-20