New Laigh Kirk A Place to Belong
Welcome to Worship 3rd Sunday of Lent 4th March 2018 Minister: Rev. David S Cameron Session Clerk: Derek I’Anson Organist: Martin C Sharp Student Assistant: David Hume
hope, there is faith.
Where there is
Where there is faith,
Let us Worship God
Miracles happen. Easter changes everything
Welcome A very warm welcome to our worship this morning from all at New Laigh Kirk. We are delighted you are here today and hope you enjoy worshipping with us. Please make yourself known to those sitting beside you. There will be a short service of communion in the church immediately after the service.
New Laigh Kirk - a place to belong Whether you are a guest or regular attender we invite you to find your welcome place among us, a place to belong, to join in regular worship, to join in the life of our Kirk in whatever capacity and in your own appropriate way. You will see that there are many people of all ages seeking to serve within New Laigh Kirk as well as the wider community. As part of the family of God and gifted with many and varying talents, we try to use these to deepen our faith, care for each other, and to spread into our town and parish the good news of God’s love for all. May God richly bless you in your worship today.
Order of Service Choir Introit:
Praise to the Lord
Call to Worship Hymn 105
Glory to God above!
Prayer All Age Address I want to walk with Jesus Christ, all the days I live of this life on earth; to give to Him complete control of body, mind and soul. Follow Him, follow Him, Yield your life to Him – He has conquered death, He is King of kings; Accept the joy which He gives to those Who yield their lives to Him.
I want to learn to speak to Him, to pray to Him, confess my sin, to open my life and let Him in, for joy will then be mine. I want to learn to speak of Him my life must show that He lives in me; my deeds, my thoughts, my words must speak all of His love for me. I want to learn to read His Word, for this is how I know the way to live my life as pleases Him, in holiness and joy. O Holy Spirit of the Lord, enter now into this heart of mine; take full control of my selfish will and make me wholly Thine! Children leave for Kingz Kidz Reading:
Exodus 20:1-17 page 77
David Hume
Choir Anthem: Saviour, like a shepherd lead us Reading:
St John 2:13-25 page 1065
Hymn 139
Praise the Lord, you heavens, adore him
Prayer of Intercession Hymn 253
Inspired by love and anger
Sermon Offering/Doxology (Hymn 810 Sing to the Lord of heaven and earth) Prayer of Dedication Hymn 192 Benediction
All my hope on God is founded
Intimations The welcome team today and on Sunday, 11th March is Lilian Gillies, Barbara Allan, Andrew Bryson, Jim Lawson, Peter Adam, John McDowall, Iain Sherry, Betty Johnstone, Elaine Bryson, Moyra O'Rourke, Christine Bell, Donald MacLean, Ann MacLean, Ian McCall and Kevin Handling. Worship on Sunday 11th March Mother’s Day will be led by our young people from Trekkers. This service will start with tea, coffee and home baking so make sure you turn up on time to enjoy it. Enquirers Classes for those who wish to become full members of the Church by Profession of Faith begin on Thursday, 8th March at 7.30pm in the Vestry. Please give your name to the minister. The Stated Annual Meeting of the Trustees and Congregation of New Laigh Kirk will take place immediately after worship on Sunday, 18th March. ALL Trustees (Elders and Board members) are required to attend). This is an important meeting bringing our congregation up to date with matters of Stewardship and administration of our church’s work and the part all members of our congregation play and contribute to. The NLK Children's Choir will start rehearsals again TODAY from 12.30pm to 2.00pm. All children and young people aged between 7 and 14 are welcome to come along and join us to sing with the church and other performances. There will be a lunch break, therefore we encourage the children to bring a packed lunch before the rehearsal. Kingz Kidz are looking for leaders, so if you would like to help out in any way as part of the Sunday School for one, two or more times, then please contact Amy, Email: amy_bh@hotmail.co.uk. A few copies of the Order of Service in large print are available. Please speak to a member of the duty team if you require one. The total received to date for the 820/100 Heritors Challenge Fund has now passed £34,000 and my thanks to all who have contributed to date. ● For members who wish to pay by cheque, please make the cheque payable to New Laigh Kirk and write on either the envelope or the rear
of the cheque "Heritors Challenge Fund." Cheques, in an envelope, may be given to me or put in the collecting plate and I will get them at the end of the Service. ● For members paying by cash, it would be helpful if you could put your name on the envelope as I can then acknowledge your contribution and also claim back Gift Aid if you are a tax payer. I already hold Gift Aid Declarations for most members who pay Income Tax so no further paperwork is required. A £100 donation results in an additional £25 in tax reclaim. ● For members filling the collecting boxes, if you have completed the Challenge, boxes may be handed in. It would be helpful if your name and address is written on the box. The Congregational Board agreed that as the boxes were only issued for distribution in August that some members may require more time rather than the original end of December completion date and it was agreed that Elders would collect the boxes from members who are using this method as they are distributing the Communion cards for the April Communion. Thank you for your support for The Heritors Challenge Fund and for New Laigh Kirk. Ken Stewart. FairTrade Fortnight - until Sunday, 11th March - "Come on In". New Laigh Kirk is a FairTrade Congregation. To mark FairTrade Fortnight, which has 'Come on In' as its theme, NLK FairTrade Group is hosting a display and sampling of FairTrade products during Open Doors Days. Members of the congregation, and friends, are invited to come along to the John Finnie Street hall at 12noon on Friday, 9th March to enjoy light refreshments and learn a little more about EACHa's work for the homeless and disadvantaged in our community. This event is part of Fairtrade Fortnight, and is supported by the Co-op and Fairtrade. "The Real Easter Egg" - a FairTrade product - tells the story of Easter, is made from FairTrade Chocolate, (dark and milk chocolate eggs are available in different sizes) and a charitable donation is made to Traidcraft for every Easter Egg sold. Find out more about The Real Easter Egg from the leaflet on New Laigh Kirk FairTrade Group's display at the rear of the church. Orders for Eggs and cash payment should be given to New Laigh Kirk FairTrade Group Members by Sunday, 11th March.
Just 10 Home Group, studying 10 Commandments at 15 Peace Avenue will resume in April. Date and time to be confirmed. Guild will meet on Monday, 5th March at 7.15pm in lower hall for the AGM. Tots Praise on Tuesday, 6th March at 10.15am in lower hall. Music and Movement on Tuesday, 6th March at 2.00pm in lower hall. Prayer Group will meet on Wednesday, 7th March at 6.45pm in the church. All are welcome but if you cannot come in person, please leave a prayer request in the box in church or on our Facebook page. 'On the third day' is the title of the series of discussion sessions for Lent 2018. Meets on Wednesday, 7th March for next three weeks, from 7.30pm till 8.30pm, the meetings will be held in the Session Room, and this year will be led by David Hume. Everyone will be made very welcome. Guild of Friendship on Thursday, 8th March at 2.00pm in lower hall. Come and hear about Dumfries House. Articles are now required for inclusion in April issue of Magazine. These may be typed or handwritten and sent as email to the Editor or placed in Magazine pigeonhole in Session Room. Articles in Word format (Calibri 12 preferred). Final date for submissions is Sunday, 11th March. Friendship Group will meet on Wednesday, 14th March at 2.00pm in lower hall. New Laigh Kirk is having an Easter club this year, from 4th April to 6th April (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) from 10.00am-12noon in the lower hall. All children from Primary 1 to 7 are welcome to come along for games, stories, songs, crafts and a snack too. We can't wait to see you all there! If you have any used postage stamps, please give them to Esther Douglas as she is collecting for Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Church Open and Welcome on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12noon to 2.00pm. We urgently require a pool of volunteers, especially men, to welcome the visitors on a rota basis. Please speak to Helen Colman. Remember that the more volunteers there are, the less often you will be on duty! Open Doors. New Laigh Kirk will be opening its doors to all on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12noon to 2.00pm. The Church will be open for those who want to come for a period of solitude or reflection; to see the newly restored stained glass windows from the inside; or to find out some of the history of the church and town. New Laigh Kirk Volunteers - Needing help with shopping, DIY, gardening or a lift to medical appointments? Looking for help with official forms or job applications? Is reading difficult with failing eyesight? Ring our volunteers' helpline, Tel: 07935 852000. If you can assist with driving, or if you know of anyone who may be interested in helping, please contact Alan Gregor, Tel: 537155, Email: gregor_alan@hotmail.com. If you know of anyone in hospital please let the minister know by telephone, email or the pew cards provided. Intimations to be included in Sunday’s Order of Service and the Standard should be with Helen Colman (helenmcolman@gmail.com) by Wednesday of this week. Visit our website http://www.nlk.church and see what's going on at New Laigh Kirk.
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