Today is, of course, Labour Day weekend, which is now often overlooked as the school year has (mostly) already started and it is (mostly) observed as a holiday rather than a time to honour those who work for, with, and amongst us. Let us give thanks especially for those who must work this weekend.
Hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful #291
Scripture Lessons: Romans 13:8-14
Psalm 149 p.873VU
Matthew 18:15-20
Message
Prayer: All powerful God, you are present in the universe and in the smallest of your creatures. You embrace with your tenderness all that exists. Pour out upon us the power of love, that we may protect life and beauty. Fill us with your peace, that we may live as brothers and sisters, harming no one. O God of the poor, help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth, so precious in your eyes. Bring healing to our lives, that we may protect the world and not prey on it, that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction. Touch the hearts of those who look only for gain at the expense of the poor and the earth. Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognize that we are profoundly united with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light. We thank you for being with us each day. Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle, for justice, love and peace. Amen. ( a prayer by Pope Francis, included in his 2015 encyclical, Laudate Si’).
Hymn Love Divine #333VU
This week’s services will be 9:30 in Ormstown and 11:00 in Howick. The service in Howick will be followed by the memorial service for Alec Templeton, with visitation beginning at about 1:00 and the service at 2:00. The service will be followed by a reception at the Town Hall.
We also hold in our thoughts and prayers the family and friends of Jack Peddie, who died this week.
St Paul’s Session will meet on Wednesday, September 9th at 1:00 in the hall.
Howick United Church will be holding its annual Benny’s BBQ Chicken lunch following the 11:00 service at Howick Sunday, September 27th. Tickets will be $20 for the adult dinner (chef’s choice) and $12 for the chicken nugget meal. They are available for takeout or eat-in. Please order your tickets from Wilene Cullen by September 23rd to receive your meal.
The OHO Quilters will be holding their Quilt Show again this year on Friday and Saturday, September 18th and 19th from 10-4:00 at the Rec Centre in Ormstown. Admission will be $5 and will include a tea as well. Any profits will be given to local charities. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
