New Laigh Kirk A caring welcoming church at the heart of Kilmarnock reaching out to all
Welcome to Worship 22nd January 2017 Minister Rev. David S Cameron Session Clerk: Mr. Derek I’Anson Organist: Mr. Martin C. Sharp
Order of Service Choir Introit:
Praise to the Lord
Welcome and Intimations Call to worship Light of the world, You step down into darkness. Opened my eyes let me see. Beauty that made this heart adore you hope of a life spent with you. And here I am to worship, Here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that you're my God, You're altogether lovely, Altogether worthy, Altogether wonderful to me. King of all days, Oh so highly exalted Glorious in heaven above. Humbly you came to the earth you created. All for love's sake became poor. Here I am to worship,.... I'll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross. I'll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross. And I'll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross. No I'll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross. Here I am to worship, Here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that you're my God, You're altogether lovely, Altogether worthy, Altogether wonderful to me. So Here I am to worship, Here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that you're my God, Prayer All age address
I’m gonna clap my hands To show I love You Gonna shout out loud Gonna sing Your praise You are everything to me Jesus I love Your name I’m gonna stamp my feet To show I love You Gonna jump around Gonna sing Your praise You are everything to me Jesus I love Your name You are the best friend That I could ever know I lift my hands to You ‘Cause You died for me upon the cross Took away my sin and shame Children leave for Kingz Kidz Reading:
Isaiah 9:1-4 page 694 Psalm 27:1,4-9 page 557
Andrew Bryson
Choir Anthem: Thy Word Reading:
1 Corinthians 1:4-18 page 1144
Hymn 485
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Janice Dey
Prayer of Intercession Hymn 510
Jesus calls us here to meet him
Sermon Offering and Presentation of our Offering (Hymn 818 Praise ye the Lord, ye servants of the Lord v1) Prayer of Dedication Hymn 63
All people that on earth do dwell
Benediction
Welcome and Intimations A very warm welcome to worship this morning from all at New Laigh Kirk.
IMAGINE this Sunday afternoon from 4.00pm to 5.00pm includes coffee and cakes. We'd love to see you there. Fellowship of Kilmarnock Churches shared worship for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is TONIGHT, Sunday, 22nd January at 6.30pm in Kilmarnock South Parish Church. Missionary Partner, Joel Githinji will share in the service. Worship on Sunday, 29th January will be conducted by the Minister beginning at 11.00am. Guild will meet on Monday, 23rd January at 7.15pm in lower hall. Music and Movement on Tuesday, 24th January at 2.00pm in lower hall. Pastoral Care Group meeting on Tuesday, 24th January at 7.30pm in Session Room. Guild of Friendship on Thursday, 26th January at 2.00pm in lower hall. Ayrshire Interfaith Group is holding an event called 'Knowing One Another - an Interfaith Conversation' on Sunday, 29th January, 1.30pm to 3.00pm, at St Matthew's Church, Grassyards Road. It is hosted by Father Martin Chambers and includes speakers from Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions. The 'What on Earth am I here for' Home group is on Monday, 30th January at 4 Seaford Street, 7.30pm-9.00pm. Highlights Klub on Monday, 30th January at 8.00pm in upper hall. Come along for a Tap Dance Workshop. Kingz Kidz coffee morning tickets will be on sale today and next Sunday after the service. The coffee and BINGO morning will take place on Saturday, 4th February 10.00am-12noon. We hope you can support the kids of the Kirk. Tickets for the Burns Supper on Saturday, 4th February are available from members of the Welcome Group. Members of the Group are reminded of the meeting in the church on Wednesday, 25th January at 7.00pm. On Saturday, 25th February, 7.30pm-10.00pm, a fantastic Family Music event featuring the Scottish music duo, Ginny and the Tonic. Tickets cost ÂŁ5 each (ÂŁ3 for children), available from Forever Young on Bank Street or on Sunday mornings from Sara or Bethany. Are you passionate about amateur dramatics or singing? Then join the production of From Darkness into Light, an Easter rock musical. Sara is looking for 18-20 members to form the chorus of the show, and 4 people to play the principal roles of Jesus, Mary, Pilate and Simon. There will also be additional solo song opportunities throughout the show. No previous experience is necessary to be part of the production - the only requirements are that you are enthusiastic and can attend a minimum of 6 rehearsals. Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, 1st February at 7.00pm in the church and continue on through February and March. The musical will take place on the stage in the New Laigh Kirk halls on two dates: Saturday, 22nd April at 7.00pm and Sunday, 23rd April at 3.00pm Please consider joining us as we bring the Easter story to life!