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Worship at Home Service

The Presentation of the Lord

February 1, 2026

Welcome

"For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there in the midst of them"

MATTHEW 18: 31-46

We continue to be in extraordinary times, but St. John’s is committed to acting with care for each other. Our online worship provides music and prayers which are up-dated weekly. We hope our online worship inspires you and helps you to feel united in spirit as we seek God.

Opening Sentence

This is a light to reveal God to our nations and the glory of his people Israel.

Luke 2: 32

Gathering the Community

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Opening Hymn

''Blest are the Pure in Heart"

Collect for The Presentation of the Lord

Blessed are you, O Lord our God, for you have sent us your salvation. Inspire us by your Holy Spirit to recognize him who is the glory of Israel and the light for all nations, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn

'Thy Word'

The Word of God

Luke 2: 22-32

Homily

Silence for Reflections

Prayers of the People

Let us pray for the church, for the world and for one another, saying, “Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.”

Almighty God, from whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed: kindle, we pray, in the hearts of all people the true love of peace, and guide with your pure and peaceable wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth.

We continue to pray for peace in the world; for all who live in war torn countries. We pray especially for people living in Ukraine, Israel and Gaza. We pray that peace, justice and security will return to our world.

R- Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for churches around the world; may they hear God’s word and be seen as beacons of hope in our troubled world.

We pray for our Bishops, Susan and Colin, for Archdeacon Jeff Ward and for Rev. Audrius.

We pray for this church of St. John’s and for other churches in the Niagara Diocese as they prepare for their annual Vestry meetings and plan for the year ahead.

R- Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for God’s healing in our world as we see people and nations struggling. We pray for the vulnerable, for the hungry and the homeless.

We pray for our friends and our families; for all who are facing challenges- we pray for the sick, the healing and for those going for treatments and appointments. Today we pray especially for Kathryn, Trish, Finn, Valerie & Paul, Pat, Audra, Jan & Treavor, Mary, Carol & Mattagan, Janet & family, Mary Jo (in Kingston General Cardiac ICU), Wilson, Sheila & John, Joan & Max.

R- Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Closing Prayer: Almighty and everlasting God, who dost govern all things in heaven and earth; mercifully hear our prayers, and grant to this parish all things needed for its spiritual welfare. Teach us to love each other as you love us, that we may bring peace and joy to the world, and rejoice in the kingdom of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Doxology

Glory to God, whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation, in the Church, and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen

Blessing

May Eternal God and Father, by whose power we are created and by whose love we redeemed: guide us and strengthen us by his Spirit, that we may give ourselves to your service, and live this day in love to one another and to you.

Go in peace as a sign of hope for all people by showing forth the living presence of God in this world and may the blessing of God almighty the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

The Presentation of the Lord

Mary Churchill

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