New Laigh Kirk A Place to Belong
Welcome to Worship 8th April 2018
2nd Sunday of Easter Minister: Rev. David S Cameron Session Clerk: Derek I’Anson Organist: Martin C Sharp Student Assistant: David Hume
Where there is there is
hope,
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Let usthere Worship God Where is faith,
Miracles happen Easter changes everything
Welcome A very warm welcome to 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. Tea and coffee will be served 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 Welcome and Intimations Choir Introit:
Our Lord Christ hath risen!
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 4:32-35 page 1096
Murray MacGregor
1 John 1:1-2: page 1225 Choir Anthem: Give thanks and glorify his name! Reading:
St John 20:19-31 page 1089
Hymn 363
We have a gospel to proclaim
Janice Dey
Prayer of Intercession 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 Benediction
Christ is alive! Let Christians sing
Intimations The welcome team today is Elizabeth Milloy, Steuart Dey, Marion Short, Margaret Brown, Kirsty McCall, Murray MacGregor, Elizabeth McKelvey, Shirley Auld, Joan Young, James Lang, John McLean, Janice Dey, Anne Brown, Jay Ward and Murray McCall. Worship on Sunday, 15th April will be conducted by the Minister beginning at 11.00am. Kingz Kidz and TrekkersNG should meet in church at 10.50am and sit together. Crèche facility for children under three years of age in the Session Room. Tea and coffee will be served in church immediately after the service. Enquirers Classes for those who wish to join the church by Profession of Faith continue on Thursday, 12th April at 7.30pm in Vestry. NLK Children’s Choir will have a rehearsal TODAY from 12.30pm to 2.00pm. 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 £37,000 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. ● 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 collection 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 boxes from members who are using this method as they are distributing the cards for the April Communion. Thank you for your support for the Heritors Challenge Fund and for New Laigh Kirk. Ken Stewart.
April issue of magazine is now available for distribution. Magazine available in full colour at http://www.nlk.church. Music and Movement on Tuesday, 10th April at 2.00pm in lower hall. There will be an afternoon tea on Tuesday, 17th April at 2.00pm in Park Hotel. Services of worship on Tuesday, 10th April at 2.00pm at Argyll House and at 3.00pm at Grange Nursing Home.
Friendship Group will meet on Wednesday, 11th April at 2.00pm in lower hall. Congregational Board Meeting on Tuesday, 17th April at 7.00pm in church. NLK Walking Group. The regular Wednesday evening summer walks continue on Wednesday, 11th April. Meet at 7.00pm every Wednesday (weather permitting) in the main car park at Dean Castle Country Park. Weekend outing to Loch Doon, Dalmellington and Ness Glen on Saturday, 21st April. Please meet at 2.30pm at Roundhouse Cafe, Loch Doon. Postcode for Satnav is KA6 7QE. If you would like to come along, and require or can offer transport, please contact Ellen Stewart, Derek I’Anson or Shirley Auld. Welcome to Worship on Saturday, 21st April from 2.00pm to 4.00pm in Howard Centre. Ivy Blair from Prospects Scotland, a charity which supports people with learning disabilities, will lead a workshop on how churches can develop inclusive worship for people with disabilities in our community. To book a place for this free event, please contact Barbara Graham, Tel: 522108, Email: barbara.graham74@btinternet.com. Copies of World Mission News are available. 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 stained glass windows from the inside; or to find out about the history of the church and town.
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.
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