New Laigh Kirk A caring welcoming church at the heart of Kilmarnock reaching out to all
Welcome to Worship 2nd April 2017 Fifth Sunday of Lent Minister: Rev. David S Cameron Session Clerk: Derek I’Anson Organist: Martin C. Sharp
Order of Service Choir Introit Father of heaven, whose love profound Welcome and Intimations Call to worship Everyone needs compassion A love that's never failing Let mercy fall on me Everyone needs forgiveness The kindness of a Saviour The hope of nations Saviour, He can move the mountains My God is mighty to save He is mighty to save Forever, Author of Salvation He rose and conquered the grave Jesus conquered the grave So take me as You find me All my fears and failures Fill my life again I give my life to follow Everything I believe in Now I surrender (I surrender) Saviour, He can move the mountains My God is mighty to save He is mighty to save Forever, Author of Salvation He rose and conquered the grave Jesus conquered the grave Shine Your light and let the whole world see We're singing for the glory Of the risen King, Jesus Shine Your light and let the whole world see We're singing for the glory Of the risen King, Jesus Prayer All Age Address
These are the days of Elijah Declaring the Word of the Lord, yeah And these are the days of Your servant, Moses Righteousness being restored These are the days of great trials Of famine and darkness and sword Still we are the voice in the desert crying Prepare ye the way of the Lord! Say, behold He comes, riding on the clouds Shining like the sun, at the trumpet's call Lift your voice, (it's) the year of Jubilee Out of Zion's hill, salvation comes And these are the days of Ezekiel The dry bones becoming as flesh And these are the days of Your servant, David Rebuilding the temple of praise And these are the days of the harvest The fields are all white in the world And we are the labourers that are in Your vineyard Declaring the Word of the Lord Say, behold He comes, riding on the clouds Shining like the sun at the trumpet's call Lift your voice, (it's) the year of Jubilee Out of Zion's hill, salvation comes Behold He comes, riding on the clouds Shining like the sun at the trumpet's call Lift your voice, (it's) the year of Jubilee Out of Zion's hill, salvation comes Children leave for Kingz Kidz Reading
Ezekiel 37:1-14 page 868
John Richmond
Choir Anthem Come to Jesus Reading
St John 11:17-45 page 1078
Hymn 397
In the cross of Christ I glory
Murray McCall
Prayer of Intercession Hymn 718
We cannot measure how you heal
Sermon Offering/Doxology (Hymn 818 Praise ye the Lord, ye servants of the Lord v1) Prayer of Dedication Hymn 622
We sing a love that sets all people free
Benediction
New Testament reading campaign
Week 5 3rd April - 7th April 2017 We’re halfway through our New Testament reading campaign! This week, we’ll read the gospel of Matthew. If you find yourself “hitting a wall” this week, don’t worry. It’s only natural. We’ve covered a lot of ground, but we still have some distance to go. If this happens to you, try changing your routine. Read during a different time of day, listen to the audio for a chance of pace, or take your reading outside (if it’s nice out!). Whatever you do, keep at it. You’re only four weeks away from having read the entire New Testament! Enjoy the journey! Happy reading! Meet for an hour..... On Sunday 9th April 3.00pm in the hall Or Wednesday 12th April 10.00am in the church
Your Community Bible Experience Reading Plan Week 5 Matthew Matthew tells the story of Jesus from a distinctly Jewish perspective. This gospel is arranged into five major sections (not unlike the Torah, the first five books of the Jewish Bible). Through a combination of story and teaching, each section highlights a different theme of Jesus’ life and ministry. Day 21 p. 239-251 read until “…and not as their teachers of the law.” Matthew ch1 to ch7:29 Day 22 p. 251-262 read until “…new treasures as well as old.” Matthew ch7:30 to ch13:52 Day 23 p. 262-270 read until “…forgive your brother or sister from your heart.” Matthew ch13:53 to ch18:35 Day 24 p. 270-283 read until “…but the righteous to eternal life.” Matthew ch19 to ch25:46 Day 25 p. 283-290 Matthew ch26 read until the end of Matthew
Welcome and Intimations A very warm welcome to worship this morning from all at New Laigh Kirk. We are glad 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. Anyone who would like to consider full membership of the Church by Profession of Faith can attend a course of instruction on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm in the Vestry. Please give your name to the Minister. The welcome team today and on Sunday, 9th April is Lilian Gillies, Barbara Allan, Andrew Bryson, Jim Lawson, Peter Adam, John McDowall, Iain Sherry, Betty Johnstone, Elaine Bryson, James Lang, Moyra O'Rourke, Christine Bell, Donald MacLean, Ann MacLean, Ian McCall and Kevin Handling. Worship on Palm Sunday, 9th April will be conducted by the Minister at 11.00am. Kingz Kidz and TrekkersNG meet in church at 10.50am and sit together. There will be a creche facility for children under three years of age in the Session Room. Tea and coffee will be served in the church immediately after the service. Silver Sunday on Sunday, 9th April at 2.30pm in the church. This is a short afternoon of praise for our senior members followed by tea and cakes. Transport available. If you would like to come, please contact Barbara Urquhart, Tel: 538289. 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. Community Bible Experience. New Testament Reading campaign resources online at http://www.nlk.church/cbe/. Imagine on Sunday, 9th April from 4.00pm to 5.00pm in lower hall. Worship and discussion will be followed by coffee and cake. April issue of Magazine is now available for distribution. To see the magazine in full colour go to http://www.nlk.church. EACHa is looking for a few volunteers to help on a rota basis from 10.30am till 12noon with making sandwiches for the Wednesday drop-in during the summer months. If you would like to help, please speak to Janice Grant or Barbara Brockie. EACHa's Home from Home project offers families a hot meal and fun activities on Friday evenings in St John's Church from 4.00pm till 6.00pm. We would be glad to hear from anyone who would like to volunteer to help on a rota basis, on one Friday per month. No cooking or food preparation is involved, just making sure everyone has a happy evening. Further information from Janice Grant or Barbara Brockie.
NLK Walking Group. Weather permitting, the Walking Group will meet at 2.00pm today (Sunday, 2nd April) outside the Visitor Centre at Dumfries House. Choice of routes, everyone welcome. The regular Wednesday evening Summer walks commence on Wednesday, 5th April. Meet at 7.00pm each Wednesday (weather permitting) in the main car park at Dean Castle Country Park. Guild will meet on Monday, 3rd April at 7.15pm in lower hall. This is an open meeting and anyone is welcome to come and hear Cantante, an excellent singing group. Easter Club on Monday 3rd, Wednesday 5th and Friday, 7th April from 8.45am-11.30am in the halls. Service of worship on Tuesday, 4th April at 11.00am at Mill Court. Music and Movement on Tuesday, 4th April at 2.00pm in lower hall. Prayer Group will meet on Wednesday, 5th April 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. Final Lent discussion group on Wednesday, 5th April at 7.30pm in the Session Room. Friendship Group on Wednesday, 12th April at 2.00pm in lower hall. 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 now 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. Foodbank. Donations of non-perishable foods should be placed in the blue bin in the vestibule. Particularly welcome just now are UHT milk, tinned fruit, rice pudding, meat and vegetables. New volunteers are always welcome. 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.
Holy Week and Easter Services at Kilmarnock Baptist Church Monday, 10th April to Friday, 14th April beginning at 7.00pm conducted by ministers of Kilmarnock. Come and hear the events of the day journeying to the Cross. Good Friday Vigil will take place from 12noon led by ministers of Kilmarnock, finishing at 3.00pm. Worship on Easter Sunday, 16th April begins with sharing the Lord's Supper in the Kirkyard at 8.30am, followed by breakfast in the halls. In order to cater for breakfast, please indicate to Jan Lamberton your intention to join us for breakfast on Easter Sunday. Easter Musical. Tickets now available from each singer at a cost of ÂŁ3. Performance dates are Saturday, 22nd April at 7.00pm and Sunday, 23rd April at 3.00pm in the halls. Each performance lasts an hour and will be followed by refreshments.