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: Marion D and Timma. Marion D is also today's reader. A warm welcome to our guest preacher, Dr. Russel Currie. Raised in Abbotsford, Russell has called Kamloops home since 2011, when he and his wife, Karen—principal of Kamloops Christian School—moved there to raise their family. They have three daughters in grades 9, 10, and 11 and stay closely involved in community life and local sports. Russell brings that same team-minded spirit to his work, serving as a marketing professor at Thompson Rivers University. Russell is currently completing a Master's Degree in Theology from the University of Toronto.

Pastor Steve has been using his time away from the pulpit to complete some reading on the topic of discipleship.

Order of Service

Prelude

Welcome

Call to Worship 

God so loved the world:
The sparrows, the mountain lions, the fish and the people.
God so loved the world:
in success and failure, in sickness and health, in mediocrity and excellence.
God so loved the world:
Enough to become one of us, enough to suffer along with us, enough to offer new life to us.
God so loved the world:
Let us worship God!

Hymn: "To God Be The Glory" #350 (Crosby, Doane)

Opening Prayers 

Children's Story

Choruses: "King of Kings" (Ligertwood, Ingram) & "Here I Am To Worship" (Hughes) 

Scripture Lessons: John 3:1-21

Sermon: "Porch Lights and Night Visitors"

Hymn: "How Deep the Father’s Love for Us" (Townend)

Offering & Doxology

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

Announcements

Sound Tech Meeting: Those involved in our sound engineering are reminded that there is a meeting in the sanctuary after today's service.
Women's Bible Study & Fellowship: Join us at the church on Thursday at 11:30 am, and bring a bag lunch. 
Zoom Bible Study: Will resume on Wednesday, February 4, at 11:00 am.
A&W Study: Will resume on Thursday, February 5, at 7:00 pm.
Presbyterian Helping Hands (Presbyterian Women): Volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen on Sunday mornings (about once a month). Training provided—no pay, but plenty of appreciation! For details, contact Pat Stasich (250-372-8541). The group is also organizing a potluck dessert and family movie night on Saturday, February 7, in the Lower Hall. Please bring finger food or desserts to share at 6:30 pm; the movie starts at 7:00 pm.
Drums & Drama Group: Will resume later on Sunday, February 8.
AGM Reports & AGM: Our AGM is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, immediately after the worship service. Those submitting reports should email them to Pastor Steve and Zita Monono by Sunday, February 8.
Volunteers for NEXT Sunday: Steve (elder), Timma (reader), Marion D (greeter), Rod (vocals), Theo (AV), Neil (sound)
Birthdays & Anniversaries: Gerry (Thursday, January 29), Hallie (Thursday, January 29), Lorna (Friday, January 30), John W (Saturday, January 31)

Hymn: "Praise Him Praise Him" #372 (Allen, Crosby)

Benediction & Amen