New Laigh Kirk A caring welcoming church at the heart of Kilmarnock reaching out to all
Welcome to Worship 17th February 2019 Minister: Rev. David S. Cameron Session Clerk: Derek I’Anson Organist: Martin C. Sharp
Welcome to 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. Tea and coffee will be served in the sanctuary immediately after the service. 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. As part of the family of God and gifted with many and varying talents, we try to use these gifts 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:
Blest be the everlasting God
Welcome and Intimations Call to worship Hymn 196
Come, now is the time to worship
Prayer All Age Address Lift high the name of Jesus Of Jesus our King Make known the power of His grace The beauty of His peace Remember how His mercy reached And we cried out to Him He lifted us to solid ground To freedom from our sin Oh sing my soul And tell all He's done 'Til the earth and heavens are filled with His glory Lift high the name of Jesus Of Jesus our Lord His pow'r in us is greater than Is greater than this world To share the reason for our hope To serve with love and grace
That all who see Him shine through us Might bring the Father praise Lift high the name of Jesus Of Jesus our Light No other name on earth can save Can raise us a soul to life He opens up our eyes to see The harvest He has grown We labour in His fields of grace As He leads sinners home Children leave for Kingz Kidz Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-10 page 777 Choir Anthem: Lead me to a brighter day Reading:
St Luke 6:17-26 page 1033
Hymn 200
Christ is made the sure foundation
Elspeth Dale
Prayer of Intercession Hymn 405 Sermon
We sing the praise of him who died
Offering Doxology (Hymn 810
Sing to the Lord of heaven and earth)
Dedication of our offering Hymn 512
To God be the glory
Benediction
Church News and Activities Worship on Sunday, 24th February will be conducted by the Minister beginning at 11.00am. All Age Kingz Kidz will be from 10.45am until 12.05pm in the John Finnie Street halls, all children and young people are welcome to come along and enjoy games, stories, songs and a snack. Tea and coffee will be served in the church immediately after the service. There will be a short meeting of the drivers for the Silver Sunday Service on Sunday, 24th February in church immediately after the service. Silver Sunday will be on Sunday, 24th March at 2.30pm in the church. This is a short afternoon of praise for our senior members followed by tea and cake. Everyone welcome.
Fellowship of Kilmarnock Churches. Festival of Praise for Christian Aid on Sunday, 24th February at 7.00pm in Kay Park Parish Church. Guest speaker will be Jeanne Kamara, Christian Aid Country Manager for Sierra Leone. Music will be provided by Aeolian Choir and Kilmarnock Concert Brass. Donations for Christian Aid. Everyone welcome. 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. There is an induction loop system for the hard of hearing. Guild will meet on Monday, 18th February at 7.15pm in lower hall. Guest speaker is David Hume. Guild Coffee Morning on Saturday, 2nd March from 10.00am to 12noon in lower hall. Tickets, priced £2, on sale at church. Music and Movement will meet on Tuesday, 19th February at 2.00pm in lower hall. Congregational Board will meet on Tuesday, 19th February at 7.00pm in church. Pastoral Care Group. Alzheimer's Scotland Information Session on Tuesday, 19th February at 7.00pm at 8-10 College Wynd. Guild of Friendship will meet on Thursday, 21st February at 2.00pm in lower hall. Helen Keller by Barbara Graham. Presbytery Prayer Meeting on Saturday, 23rd February from 10.00am to 10.45am in Loudoun Church, Newmilns. Tea and coffee will be served from 9.30am. Everyone welcome. Highlights Klub will meet on Monday, 25th February at 8.00pm in upper hall. Goodbye Europe - An early Brexit. World Day of Prayer on Friday, 1st March at 2.00pm in New Laigh Kirk. This year it has been written by women from Slovenia and is entitled, “Come – Everything Is Ready!” Everyone is welcome. New Laigh Kirk Volunteers - Needing help with shopping, DIY, gardening or a lift to medical appointments? Do you find 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, Email: 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. Postcode for church is KA1 1HW.