Sunday, 11 June, 2023 – 10:30 A.M. Service online & in-person. “The Emperor’s New Clothes 2.0”

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Hand With Reflecting Sphere – M.C. Escher, 1935 – Self Portrait

“Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and said, ‘Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?” David’s Prayer – 2 Samuel 7:18

In this passage (2 Samuel 7:18), David asks the ultimate human question: Who am I?
The Spiritual answer comes from both Genesis 3 and Colossians 3:
1. I am someone with a need to be covered by God’s provision (born without the choice);
2. I am someone who is chosen, and therefore can also choose “what to wear”;
3. I can wear the Church’s Graduation Gown.

Welcome and thank you to the Rev. Dr. Paul Kern, who is leading the service today. 
 
 
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/yMgCrvQ_YLU?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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

Sunday, 4 June, 2023 – 10:30 A.M. Service online & in-person. “Trinity Matters in the Church.”

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Trinity – Andrei Rublev, 15th C.

Welcome and thank you to the Rev. Dr. Paul Kern, who is leading the service today. 
 
This is Trinity Sunday. Most Orthodox churches, including the Presbyterian Church of Canada have the Triune Godhead as their first and primary creedal statement about who God is. However, many are confused by the doctrine, and do not really see how it fits into their day to day lives as Christians. This Sunday we look at HOW we are Trinitarian. We will  focus on being the Missional Church. That is – God is a Sending God. The Father Sent the Son (led and empowered by the Holy Spirit), and God sent the Spirit – to empower the church, who is also sent.
 
Being the first Sunday in June, as ins 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/qZHuox8ktK8?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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

Sunday, 28 May, 2023 – 10:30 A.M. Service online & in-person. “God Gives.”

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“Be still and know that I am God.” -Psalm 46:10

Welcome and thank you to elder, and ministry student, Julielee Stitt, who is once again leading the service today. Julielee’s sermon is simply and aptly titled: God Gives.
 
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/YKKYEjsmwVQ?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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

Sunday, 21 May, 2023 – 10:30 A.M. Service online & in-person. “A Ministry of Reconciliation”

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“So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.”     2 Corinthians 5:17-20
 
Welcome and thank you to our interim moderator, the Rev Marianne Emig Carr, who is leading the service today. After a successful 20-year legal career at General Motors, Marianne felt a “not so gentle” nudge from God to revisit her calling to the ministry. She returned to school and graduated with a Master of Divinity from Knox College. She is now minister at the First Brockville and St. Paul’s Caintown Pastoral charge.
 
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/4R9NU6h6ZEc?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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

Sunday, 14 May, 2023 – 10:30 A.M. Service online & in-person. “A Mother’s Example.”

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The Return of the Prodigal Son – Rembrandt van Rijn, 1669.
 
“Then the son said to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.” But the father said to his slaves, “Quickly, bring out a robe—the best one—and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!” And they began to celebrate.”     Luke 15:21-23.
 
This is a special Sunday – Mother’s Day, a Baptism, and Communion! Rev. Heather Kern speak to us about how women, made in God’s image, are also an example of the love of God. She will also officiate at 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.
The Rev. Dr. Paul Kern will be officiating the baptism.  
We are enormously grateful to Paul, and Heather Kern, for guiding our worship on the first two Sundays of every month during this time of transition.  Their words and presence are a blessing to 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/YJo3rWz5xss?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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

Sunday, 7 May, 2023 – 10:30 A.M. Service online & in-person. “How to Amaze God.”

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The Faith of the Centurion – Paolo Veronese, 1558.
 
“When he entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, appealing to him and saying, ‘Lord, my servant is lying at home paralysed, in terrible distress.’ And he said to him, ‘I will come and cure him.’ The centurion answered, ‘Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed. For I also am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to one, “Go”, and he goes, and to another, “Come”, and he comes, and to my slave, “Do this”, and the slave does it.’ When Jesus heard him, he was amazed and said to those who followed him, ‘Truly I tell you, in no one in Israel have I found such faith. I tell you, many will come from east and west and will eat with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven, while the heirs of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ And to the centurion Jesus said, ‘Go; let it be done for you according to your faith.’ And the servant was healed in that hour.” Matthew 8:5-13
 
Is it possible to amaze God? Apparently it is, when you believe Jesus is the Second Member of the Godhead. This Sunday we will be looking at a story where a soldier of high rank encountered Jesus… and amazed him:
– with a caring heart (for a servant)
– with a contrite heart (he knew his place)
– with his faith (of course)
We can’t impress God with rank, or social status, but by being caring, contrite, faithful people of God.
 
The Rev. Dr. Paul Kern will again be leading our service this morning.  We are enormously grateful to Paul, and his wife, the Rev Heather Kern, for guiding our worship on the first two Sundays of every month during this time of transition.  Their words and presence are a blessing to us. 
 
This week we are also hosting some cadets from the Royal Military College, in the tradition of Copper Sunday. They will participate by speaking, playing music, reading and……tossing pennies into the collection plate!
 
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/O2SzPnOzYbA?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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

 

Sunday, 30 April, 2023 – 10:30 A.M. Service online & in-person. “Is vulnerability a divine gift?”

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‘Klimt, Freedom Graffiti’, from the Syrian Museum series , 2013, Photomontage, Collection of artist, © Tammam Azzam
 
Julielee Stitt, an elder of this congregation, and ministry student at Presbyterian College, Montreal will again be leading our service this morning. We are enormously grateful to Julielee for guiding our worship on the last Sunday of every month during this time of transition.  Her words and presence are a blessing to 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/ExQAtd1Q2Tw?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.