Sunday, February 9, 2025 The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

 We continue to observe Black History Month, remembering and celebrating the contributions of people of colour to our society and communities.

Hymn          Jesus Stand Among Us #396

Scripture Lessons:        Isaiah 6:1-8

                                      Psalm 138 p.860VU

                                      I Corinthians 15:1-11

Message 

Prayer:  O God, as we reflect on the meaning of hope and resurrection in the midst of winter, we give thanks for the message of our faith and the witnesses who share that hope with us. 

   We pray in hope for peace in the midst of fear; for healing in times of pain; for comfort in times of sorrow and grief. We pray for renewal and transformation for ourselves and our world. We watch and wait and hope for signs of new life, now and always. Amen. 

Hymn.       Christ the Lord is Risen Today #157VU

This Sunday’s services will be Howick 9:30 and Ormstown 11:00. 

The Session of St Paul’s United Church will meet Wednesday, February 12th at 1:00 in the hall. 

The Official Board for the Ormstown-Franklin Pastoral Charge will meet on Wednesday, February 19th in the hall at 1:00. 

The annual meeting for the Howick United Church will be held on Sunday, March 2nd beginning at 11:00, in combination with the worship service. 

The annual meeting for St Paul’s United Church, Ormstown will be held Sunday, March 9th at 11:00 in the hall, in combination with the worship service. 

The season of Lent is approaching. There are a number of Lenten studies available both in print and online. The United Church prepares a Lenten study each year, both in print and as an ebook. This year the study is a reflection on faith and music. If people are interested, an order could be placed for print copies, or individuals could order their own ebook. The study is titled Something Sacred. The cost for the print book is 16.95 and for the ebook is 7.95.