McPhail Baptist Church
Feb 21st 2021
Prelude: “Adoration” (Florence B. Price)
Florence Beatrice Smith Price was the first African-American woman composer to earn national recognition. She composed more than 300 works, including orchestral music, chamber works, art songs, piano and organ music, and she arranged instrumental and vocal versions of Spirituals. In addition to her many compositions, she was a well respected church organist, concert pianist and studio teacher.
Hymn: “We Come, O Christ, to You”
A Prayer of Thanksgiving
O God, You are our rock of salvation. You are the source of strength that lifts us from the depths of our own cares and concerns. We give thanks that You set our feet upon solid ground, and give us courage to face the day. We remember that You have sent us Christ as the seal of your promise. That He went about healing and teaching in response to your will, and that He called on your name when in need. Help us to do the same.
You are indeed a God of compassion and solace. Renew us by the testimony of your enduring indulgence, and empower us through your continuing charity. And with the hosts of those who have gone before us, may we continue to sing your praise. O God, truly You are the rock of our salvation! Amen.
Special Music: “Love Theme”
Lynda and Ernie Cox
Scripture Readings:
Luke 17:4-6 (NRSV)
4 If the same person sins against you seven times a day, and turns back to you seven times and says, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive.” 5 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” 6 The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.
Matthew 17:14-20 (NRSV)
14 When they came to the crowd, a man came to him, knelt before him, 15 and said, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he suffers terribly; he often falls into the fire and often into the water. 16 And I brought him to your disciples, but they could not cure him.” 17 Jesus answered, “You faithless and perverse generation, how much longer must I be with you? How much longer must I put up with you? Bring him here to me.” 18 And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it[ came out of him, and the boy was cured instantly. 19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” 20 He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a[c] mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.”
Hymn: “Blessed Assurance”
Sermon: “Increase Our Faith!”
Rev. Ernie Cox
Hymn "How Firm A Foundation"
Benediction
Postlude: “Praise the Lord of Lords”
(Mark Williams)
Announcements:
*Please keep in your thoughts and prayers the current troubles in Myanmar. The recent coup by the military has again brought violence to this country. A number of our McPhail folks have family living in Myanmar.
*We are excited to now offer an e-transfer option for McPhail offerings. If you would like to make use of this option, offerings can be sent via online banking to offerings@mcphailbaptist.ca If possible, please include your envelope number in the memo line. For those who would prefer mailing in their offering, funds can be sent via post to: McPhail Baptist Church, 249 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, ON. K1R 6H6 We are deeply thankful for your ongoing support of this ministry!
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