New Laigh Kirk A caring welcoming church at the heart of Kilmarnock reaching out to all
Third Sunday of Advent Welcome to Worship 11th December 2016
Minister: Rev. David S. Cameron Session Clerk: Derek I’Anson Organist: Martin C. Sharp
Order of Service Choir Introit
People, Look east
Welcome and Intimations Call to Worship Hymn 478
Behold the amazing gift of love
Prayer Light the Third Advent candle Advent candles tell their story as we watch and pray, longing for the Day of Glory, ‘Come, Lord, soon,’ we say. Pain and sorrow, tears and sadness changed for gladness on that Day. Prophet voices loudly crying, making pathways clear; glimpsing glory, self-denying, calling all to hear. Through their message – challenged, shaken – hearts awaken: God is near! John the Baptist, by his preaching and by water poured, brought to those who heard his teaching news of hope restored: ‘Keep your vision strong and steady, and be ready for the Lord.’ All Age Address Hymn 314
Child in the manger
Children leave for Kingz Kidz Reading
James 5:7-10 page 1216
Jim Lang
Choir Anthem
Dance and Sing
Reading
St. Matthew 11:2-11 page 976 Fiona Richardson
Hymn 472
Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Prayer of Intercession Hymn 303
It came upon the midnight clear
Sermon Offering/ Doxology (Hymn 807
Praise God from whom all blessings flow)
Dedication of our offering Hymn 320
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Benediction
Intimations A very warm welcome to worship this morning from all at New Laigh Kirk. We are glad you are here 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. Thanks to everyone who brought toys and gifts this morning. These will be treasured by all who receive them. We also need your help sorting and packing the gifts for distribution through EACHa. Please come along to the church tomorrow morning, (Monday, 12th December) any time after 9.00am. All offers of help will be very much appreciated. The welcome team today and on Sunday, 18th December is Steven Mack, Hunter Withers, John Dale, Helen Duffy, Lesley Wright, Mary King, Janis Lewis, Derrick MacAllister, Barbara Graham, Ken Stewart, Elspeth Dale, Andrew King and Elizabeth Young.
Advent and Christmas at NLK Service of Lessons and Carols THIS AFTERNOON at 3.30pm in the church. Sing traditional carols and hear again the Good News of Christmas, with guests Grange Academy Choir. Worship on Sunday, 18th December is the fourth Sunday in Advent and our Christmas Nativity Service beginning at 11.00am led by Kingz Kidz and Trekkers. Tea and coffee will be served in the church immediately after the service.
Christmas Christingle is on Sunday, 18th December. Come for 6.30pm to make your Christingle Candle for the service beginning at 7.00pm. The service concludes with singing carols of your choice sitting around the Christmas tree. Christmas Eve Christmas Carol Singing begins at 11.00pm leading into our Watchnight Service beginning at 11.30pm. Enjoy tea or coffee or mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas cake served immediately after the service as you wish family and friends of New Laigh Kirk ‘Merry Christmas’. Worship on Christmas Day will begin at 11.00am. Children please bring your toys to show us. Come and begin your Christmas Day celebration with worship. If you would like to be included in the rota for Bible Reading at Sunday worship for 2017, please give your name to Helen Colman. Both existing and new readers should add their names to the list. Guild Christmas Night Out to WG13 on Monday, 12th December at 7.00pm. Services of Worship on Tuesday, 13th December at 2.00pm in Argyll House and at 3.00pm in Grange Nursing Home. Similar service on Wednesday, 14th December at 11.00am in Dean House. Friendship Group on Wednesday, 14th December at 2.00pm in lower hall. Congregational Board Meeting scheduled for December has been postponed. Highlights Klub: Festive Dinner at Franklin and Sloane on Monday, 19th December at 7.30pm. EACHa is very grateful for all your donations of toiletries for the hygiene packs. Anything you are able to bring is very much appreciated. Just now we would particularly welcome shaving gel/foam, disposable razors, shampoo and conditioner. 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. If you know of anyone in hospital please let the minister know either 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.