New Laigh Kirk A caring welcoming church at the heart of Kilmarnock reaching out to all
Welcome to Worship Second Sunday of Easter 23rd April 2017 Minister: Rev. David S. Cameron Session Clerk: Derek I’Anson Organist: Martin C. Sharp
Order of Service Welcome and Intimations Choir Introit: I know that my Redeemer lives In Christ alone my hope is found; He is my light, my strength, my song; This Cornerstone, this solid ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My Comforter, my All in All, Here in the love of Christ I stand. In Christ alone, who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save. Till on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied; For every sin on Him was laid, Here in the death of Christ I live. There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain; Then bursting forth in glorious Day, Up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory, Sin's curse has lost its grip on me; For I am His and He is mine, Bought with the precious blood of Christ. No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me; From life's first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.
Prayer All Age Address There is Love that came for us Humbled to a sinner's cross You broke my shame and sinfulness You rose again victorious Faithfulness none can deny Through the storm and through the fire There is truth that sets me free Jesus Christ who lives in me Chorus You are stronger You are stronger Sin is broken You have saved me It is written Christ is risen Jesus You are Lord of all No beginning and no end You're my hope and my defence You came to seek and save the lost You paid it all upon the cross You are stronger You are stronger Sin is broken You have saved me It is written Christ is risen Jesus You are Lord of all (x2) Children leave for Kingz Kidz Reading: Acts 2:14,22-32 page 1093 Choir Anthem: More like you, Lord Reading: St John 20:19-31 page 1089 Hymn 363 We have a gospel to proclaim Prayer of Intercession
Barbara Graham Sheena Macpherson
Hymn 432 How often we, like Thomas Sermon Offering/Doxology (Hymn 818 Praise ye the Lord, ye servants of the Lord v1) Prayer of Dedication Hymn 416 Christ is alive! Let Christians sing Benediction
New Testament reading campaign
Week 8 24th April-28th April 2017 We’ve come to the final week of our Community Bible Experience. This week, we’ll read 1-3 John, followed by one of the most unique books in the New Testament: Revelation. After this week’s reading, you’ll meet one more time with your group. Spend some time reflecting on your journey. How did God speak to you? How did your reading affect your understanding of Scripture? Share your experience with our congregation. Write something for the magazine or the website. Finally, take a moment to celebrate what you’ve accomplished. Reading the entire New Testament is a major achievement! WELL DONE What do you do now - start again!!!!! Meet On Wednesday 3rd May 10.00am in the church
Your Community Bible Experience Reading Plan Week 8 Week 8: 1-3 John, Revelation John’s first letter emphasises the importance of believing that Jesus came in the flesh, while his second and third letters instruct churches on how to deal with false teachers and faithful ministers of the gospel, respectively. Revelation is an apocalyptic book meant to encourage persecuted believers to endure to the very end. Day 36 p. 409-423 read 1 John, 2 John until the end of 3 John Day 37 p. 425-431 read Revelation ch 1 to end of ch 3 until “…what the Spirit says to the churches.” Day 38 p. 431-444 read Rev ch 4 to ch 16 until “…because the plague was so terrible.” Day 39 p. 444-453 read Rev ch 17 until the end of Revelation
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. Tea and coffee will be served in the church immediately after the service. The welcome team today is Alan Hewitt, Janice Grant, Lesley Shedden, Pat Armstrong, Nana Lauchlan, Ellen Stewart, Alan Gregor, Neil Hamilton, Stuart Layburn, Anne Scullion, Miriam Patterson, Moira Goudie, Robert Clark and John Richmond. Worship on Communion Sunday, 30th April will be conducted by the Minister beginning at 11.00am and at 2.00pm. The Kirk Session meet prior to the service at 10.40am in the Session Room. Duty elders serving communion should meet at 9.50am in the church. All Age Kingz Kidz event will take place at the halls at 10.45am. Congregational Board will meet TODAY in the church immediately after the service. Easter Musical THIS AFTERNOON at 3.00pm in the halls. 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. 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. We require volunteers to assist the members of the Property Committee with the forthcoming clear-out of the Church Hall: over two days in May. The first day is Saturday, 6th May, starting at 9.00am. If you can spare an hour or two on the 6th May, please give your name and contact mobile or email address to Noel Patterson at church or email him at
noel01patterson@btinternet.com. The 6th May will be used to clear unwanted items around the halls to outside yards, in preparation for the skip hire day, later in May. Hall user groups have already been lettered to seek their assistance in moving all unwanted items, including within locked cupboards, to the back yard over the coming weeks. Volunteers are required for Christian Aid house to house collection during the week 14th to 20th May in the following areas - Glasgow Road and Beansburn, Dundonald Road, Charles Street and South Hamilton Street, Bonnyton, Grange Estate and Woodstock areas. If you are able to help, please contact Steven Mack, Helen Colman or Graeme Johnstone. Christian Aid will also be holding a Street Collection in the town centre on Saturday, 20th May and at Tesco Extra, West Shaw Street on Sunday, 21st May. If you can help with this, please contact Helen Colman. On Monday, 24th April the Guild will be playing host to members of Lamlash Guild. Committee members should come to the church hall at 11.30am to prepare. Other members should arrive between 12.30pm and 1.00pm for a light lunch with our guests and then musical entertainment. See Lesley Wright for further details. Highlights Klub Annual Charity Quiz in aid of Breast Foot Forward on Monday, 24th April at 8.00pm in lower hall. Cost ÂŁ6. This is a great night supporting a deserving local charity. Music and Movement on Tuesday, 25th April at 2.00pm in upper hall. NLK Walking Group - weekly Wednesday evening walks at 7.00pm (weather permitting) at the entrance to main car park, Dean Castle Country Park. Walk lasts around 45 minutes. All welcome. A date for your Diary - We are having another 'Big Day Out' Walking Trip to Arran on Saturday, 10th June. Three walks: Fisherman's Trail, Glen Rosa and Goat Fell. More information later. Please check website, NLK Facebook page and Orders of Service for updates. Guild of Friendship Trip on Thursday, 25th May to Aberfoyle and Callander leaves at 10.30am costing ÂŁ18 including High Tea. There are a few seats still available. Contact Janette Howard or Liz McGill.
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.