Sunday Worship Service

Welcome to St. Andrew’s! We’d love for you to join us this Sunday. While our services are rooted in tradition, there is also heartfelt modern music and the occasional joyful "Amen!" Together, we dive deep into Holy Scripture for guidance and lift our personal prayers before God. Come as you are—no need to dress up. Sit wherever you feel comfortable, and if you’d like, stay after the service for coffee and conversation. We’d love to get to know you!

In addition to attending in person, you can stream the service live on Facebook HERE or on our website HERE. 

Welcome to today’s worship leaders, Lea, Floris, and Curtis. Jarrett & Rod are bringing the brass. Marion H is our elder, and Mo is our reader. 

Order of Service

Welcome

Call to Worship (Psalm 46)

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear.
The Lord of hosts is with us,
The God of Jacob is our fortress.

Opening Hymn: "tbd

Opening Prayers

Candle Lighting

Today, we light the third candle of Advent, the Candle of Peace.
To Joseph, the angel said, “Do not be afraid.”
God still speaks peace into our confusion, anxiety, and worry.
Prince of Peace, calm our hearts and guide our steps.
Come, Lord Jesus—bring Your peace to our homes and to our world.

The candle is lit.

Hymn Response: "Hope is a Star" (Wren, Carter)

Children's Story

Choruses: "tbd

Scripture Lesson: Matthew 1:18-25

Hymn: tbd

Sermon: “Joseph & the Angel of the Lord

Offering & Doxology

Prayers of the People (can be shared in comments of live feed)

Announcements

Drums & Drama Group: Our children and youth will meet in the sanctuary after the service to practise their Christmas Play.
Zoom Bible Study: Meeting this Wednesday, 11:00-noon on Zoom.
Women's Study: On break till 2026.
A&W Study: Meeting this Thursday, 7:00-8:00 pm.
The Longest Night (Blue Christmas) Service: A quiet, reflective gathering for all who are carrying
sorrow and seeking comfort and hope. Sunday December 21 at 4:00 pm at SWCC.
Christmas Eve Service: One service only at 7:00 pm on December 24.
Christmas Day Dinner: Join us for a Christmas Day feast at 5:30 pm in the Lower Hall! We’re serving a full sit-down dinner with options for every dietary need. Prefer take-out? We’ve got you covered. To reserve your meal or volunteer with set-up, prep, or clean-up, contact Hallie: 250-318-8035.
Volunteers for NEXT Sunday: Miranda (elder), Jane (reader), John & Teresa (greeter), Timma & Marion (vocals), Isobel (AV), Amy & Gary (sound)
Birthdays & Anniversaries: Irene (Tuesday, December 16), Mo & Linda (Friday, December 19)

Hymn: "tbd

Benediction & Amen

Please return after coffee for the Sunday School's performance of "A Charlie Brown Christmas".