The Miraculous Fishing. Giuseppe Cominetti. 1922

“Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little way from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon,
‘Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch.’
Simon answered,
‘Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets.’
When they had done this, they caught so many fish that their nets were beginning to break. So they signalled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying,
‘Go away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!’
For he and all who were with him were amazed at the catch of fish that they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Then Jesus said to Simon,
‘Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.’
When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him.” ~Luke 5:1-11
 
 
There can be astonishing revelation in obedience. The further we take our steps of faith – the more God’s plans are revealed to us. It began with Peter simply providing his boat to Jesus so he could preach. The story ends with the revelation of who Jesus is (Master) and his mission was more than to give a sermon – it was to call Peter (James and John) to a new life.
 
This Sunday the Rev. Dr. Paul Kern will elaborate on this theme. Thank you again to Paul for leading our worship so often this past year. We are grateful for his words and presence with us.
Thanks also to Paul Payne and Dave Stewart for contributing to our worship this week.
 
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://youtube.com/live/GF8ffo-h_dk?feature=share
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

The Pilgrims of Emmaus on the Road. James Tissot. 1886-94

“For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who is not partial and takes no bribe, who executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and who loves the strangers, providing them with food and clothing. You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. ” ~Deuteronomy 10:17-19
 
 
Humans have been on the move since the beginning of time. Sometimes it is by choice, but most often it is because of climate disaster, war, persecution or other negative forces. There are roughly 110 million forcibly displaced persons in the world today. That is almost 3 times the current population of Canada. All these people need somewhere to go, to live, to be safe. In Isaiah 64:8, Isaiah says to the Lord, “all of us are the work of Your hand.” Not some. Not just the ones who look, think, and talk like us, but all.
 
Later in the Bible, in Luke, we have the story of two disciples on the road to Emmaus after the death of Christ. They are completely unaware that the knowledgeable stranger who joins them on the road is Jesus. Welcoming Him to walk along with them, they converse with Him, and even invite Him to share their accommodation when they realize in the evening that he had none. Together they broke bread and rested. Though they had zero idea at the time, these fellas were literally showing the love of Christ to Christ. They welcomed the stranger.
 
Tuti Puol, originally from South Sudan, was a refugee in Kenya before coming to Canada. He landed in Sault Ste. Marie where he completed high school. He now resides in Kingston, and regularly attends services at St. Andrew’s. This Sunday he will share his journey with us, and speak also of the plight of other refugees seeking a safe place to live. We thank Tuti for gifting us with his story.
Thanks also to John Hall, Rory Warnock and Lori-Kim den Otter, for contributing to our worship this week.
 
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://youtube.com/live/D_7zWtp7rL8?feature=share
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

Jesus Washing Peter’s Feet. Ford Maddox Brown. 1852-1856

“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.’” ~John 13:34
 
 
“All You Need is Love”
The Beatles certainly had a huge hit with this catchy little tune! And it’s a great philosophy to try and live your life by. A couple centuries before Lennon et al., Jesus gave us the commandment to love one another. But how do we do this in practical, everyday ways?
 
This Sunday, join us as the Rev. Nancy Hancock leads our worship and shares with us some ways we can apply this prescription to our own interaction. We look forward to her gift of words and insight to us.
 
Thanks also to Rev. Bob Docherty, Ken Hancock, and our musical trio, for contributing to our worship this week.
 
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://youtube.com/live/nCK8G-bSX0Q?feature=share
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

“Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you and account of the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence.” ~1 Peter 15, 16
 
 
“Tell me a story!” I have a young adult friend who often says this to me. She’s looking for stories about me. About my life. About my faith journey. For her, in order to get to know someone – to really get to know them – she believes that you need to know their stories. And she’s right! How we live, how we act, how we recount our experiences – these add up to give a better picture of us – of who we really are. 
The Bible is full of stories – good, bad, happy, sad, encouraging, disappointing, covering nearly every aspect of human existence – and we can learn something from each of them. We also have stories to tell. Stories of our own Christian testimony. Stories we can share with others, but which also help remind us of God’s faithfulness and presence in our lives.
 
This Sunday, join us as the Rev. Heather Kern leads our worship and shares with us what it means to her to answer the query: “Tell me a story!” As always, we are grateful to Heather for helping guide us through this time of transition. We look forward to her gift of words and insight to us.
 
Thanks also to Elaine and Rev. Bob, of our congregation, for contributing to our worship this week.
 
Being the first Sunday in August, as is the custom at St. Andrew’s, we will also be celebrating 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://youtube.com/live/COra1XkaG3w?feature=share
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

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“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.” ~Philippians 1:9-11
 
 
We heartily welcome Robert Crawford to lead our worship this week. Bob is the Chair of Ryandale Transitional Housing, a not-for-profit organization which has been supporting the Kingston homeless population for more than 25 years. Ryandale provides a sober living space for homeless men. It does not discriminate against past drug use, mental illness or time spent in prison. Residents spend up to one year learning life skills, healing from trauma and/or addiction and overcoming the obstacles that led them to become homeless. With Ryandale’s help, people can reduce their risk of relapsing and improve their chances of staying housed.  
 
We are grateful for Bob’s presence with us today, and look forward to his gift of words to us.
 
Thanks also to Janet and Paul of our congregation for contributing to our worship this week.
 
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://youtube.com/live/ysbzKXPTSAE?feature=share
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

Tree of Life – vintage Louis C. Tiffany stained glass panel late 19th C.

O Lord, our Sovereign,
how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory above the heavens.
When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars that you have established;
what are human beings that you are mindful of them,
mortals that you care for them?
Yet you have made them a little lower than God,
and crowned them with glory and honour.
    Psalm 8: 1; 3-5
 
We heartily welcome Chief Donald Maracle of the Mohawks of Bay of Quinte to lead our worship this week. We are grateful for his presence and look forward to his gift of words to us.
 
Thanks also to Bob, John and Eva of our congregation for contributing to our worship this week.
 
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://youtube.com/live/uvCOY2vUNak?feature=share
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet – Bertram Poole

Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
to observe your righteous ordinances…
Your decrees are my heritage for ever;
they are the joy of my heart.
I incline my heart to perform your statutes
for ever, to the end.
~Psalm 119: 105/6; 111/12

Is God still speaking?  We hear about the Word of God often, and we hear the Word of God read (at least once a week). But do we still hear, listen for and heed the Word of God in our lives? On Sunday, The Rev. Dr. Paul Kern will give an exposition of Psalm 119:105-112 that looks at how vital the Word of God was for the Psalmist. And to us!
 
We heartily welcome Paul Kern to lead our worship this week as he has done on so many Sundays during this time of transition. We are grateful for his thought provoking messages, presence and leadership.
 
Thanks also to Paul and Rose of our congregation for contributing to our worship this week.
 
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://youtube.com/live/eEaSE4H0-HM?feature=share
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.