New Laigh Kirk Kilmarnock Welcome to Worship in the Celebration of Holy Communion 30th April 2017 11.00am Minister: Rev. David S. Cameron Session Clerk: Derek I’Anson Organist: Martin C. Sharp
Do this in Remembrance of me
Welcome A warm welcome to worship this morning from all at New Laigh Kirk where we celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. We are glad you are here today, and hope you enjoy worshipping with us. If you are a visitor please make yourself known to us. The Table of our Lord is open to any Baptised person who loves the Lord and responds in Faith to the invitation “Take, eat”. Welcome Choir Introit
Shout for joy!
Call to Worship Hymn 414
Come, you faithful, raise the strain
Prayer Hymn 468
Son of God, eternal Saviour
Reading
St Luke 24:13-35 page 1061
Hymn 221
Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise
Sermon Hymn 668 19
According to thy gracious word Ye gates, lift up your heads on high
Statement of Faith We believe in one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, We praise God the Father: Who created the universe and keeps it in being He has made us his sons and daughters, to share his joy, living together in justice and peace. We proclaim Jesus Christ, God the Son: Born of Mary, by the power of the Holy Spirit, He became one of us; Sharing our life and our death He made known God’s compassion and mercy Giving hope and declaring forgiveness of sin Offering healing and wholeness to all. By his death on the cross and his resurrection He has triumphed over evil; Jesus is Lord of life and of all creation. We trust God the Holy Spirit who unites us to Christ and gives life to the church, who brings us to repentance and assures us of forgiveness. The Spirit guides us in our understanding of the Bible renews us in the sacraments and calls us to serve God in the world. We rejoice in the gift of eternal life: We have sure and certain hope of resurrection through Christ. And we look for his coming again in power and glory, to judge the world Then all things will be made new And creation will rejoice in worshipping the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit, one God blessed forever. Amen.
Holy Communion During the Thanksgiving prayer remain seated and sing when the Minister invites you to do so. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he O Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all Hymn 436
Christ triumphant, ever reigning
Benediction As the elements and vessels are removed from the church and the Elders of the Kirk Session leave the sanctuary, the congregation remain seated and sing Hymn 53 Oh, greatly blest the people are
Intimations A very warm welcome to Holy Communion 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. Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at 2.00pm. The welcome team today and on Sunday, 7th May is Steuart Dey, Elizabeth Milloy, Marion Short, Margaret Brown, Kirsty McCall, Murray MacGregor, Elizabeth McKelvey, Shirley Auld, Joan Young, James Lang, John McLean, Janice Dey, Bill Highet, Jay Ward and Murray McCall. Worship on Sunday, 7th May will be conducted by the Minister beginning 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. 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. Music and Movement on Tuesday, 2nd May at 2.00pm in lower hall. Trip to Garrion Bridge and Dunfermline on Tuesday, 9th May. Bus will leave former GPO in John Finnie Street at 10.30am. Prayer Group will meet on Wednesday, 3rd May at 7.00pm 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. 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. Pastoral Care Group Meeting on Monday, 8th May at 7.30pm in Session Room. Friendship Group will meet on Wednesday, 10th May at 2.00pm in lower hall. Imagine on Sunday, 14th May at 4.00pm in lower hall. Articles for June issue of magazine should be emailed to Editor in Word format or placed in magazine pigeonhole in Session Room by Sunday, 14th May. 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.
Welcome Group. Date for your diary. There will be a car treasure hunt with supper on Friday, 2nd June. Tickets and further details will be available soon. 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 Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 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.