Sunday, August 16, 2026 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

 

Hymn.        Joyful, Joyful We Adore You #232VU

Scripture Lessons:        Genesis 45:1-15

                                      Psalm 133 p.856VU

                                      Matthew 15:21-28

Message

Prayer:  May birds fill the dawn of your day with song, 

May the midday sun caress your face with warmth, 

May honeysuckle scent the evening breeze around you, 

and May the summer stars shine bright above you. 

And May God, the giver of summer song and scent, 

The creator of the sun and stars, touch your life with beauty

And fill your heart with joy. Amen. ( by Simon Taylor, printed in Summer from the Iona Community.) 

Hymn.       In Christ There is No East or West #606

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

On this day Georgetown Presbyterian Church will be holding its Quilt and Artisans Show, from 11-4:00. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 13-17 $5 and 12 and under free. Proceeds will go to local non-profit organizations. A light lunch will also be available. 

We hold in our thoughts and prayers the families and friends of Audrey Reddick, Raymond Caza, and Alec Templeton following their deaths over the summer. The memorial service for Raymond Caza will be held on Tuesday, August 18th at the Village Church at 1:00 with visitation beginning at noon. The service for Alec Templeton will be held Saturday, September 6th at 2pm at the Howick United Church, with visitation beginning at 1:00 in the church. A reception will follow the service. 

Howick United Church will be holding the next Combined service on Sunday, August 30th at 11:00, with the fellowship time beginning at 10:30 am.