New Laigh Kirk A Place to Belong
Welcome to Worship 22nd April 2018
4th Sunday of Easter Minister: Rev. David S Cameron Session Clerk: Derek I’Anson Organist: Martin C Sharp Student Assistant: David Hume
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 Choir Introit: Christ is made the sure foundation Call to Worship Bless the Lord, oh my soul Oh my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before Oh my soul I worship your holy name
The sun comes up It's a new day dawning It's time to sing your song again Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me Let me be singing when the evening comes
Bless the Lord, oh my soul Oh my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before Oh my soul I worship your holy name
You're rich in love and you're slow to anger Your name is great and your heart is kind For all your goodness I will keep on singing 10,000 reasons for my heart to find
Bless the Lord, oh my soul Oh my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before Oh my soul I worship your holy name Bless the Lord, oh my soul Oh my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before Oh my soul I worship your holy name Worship Your holy name Lord I'll worship Your holy name
And on that day when my strength is failing The end draws near and my time has come Soon my soul will sing your praise unending Ten thousand years and then forevermore
Prayer All age address In my wrestling and in my doubts In my failures You won't walk out Your great love will lead me through You are the peace in my troubled sea, oh oh You are the peace in my troubled sea In the silence, You won't let go In the questions, Your truth will hold Your great love will lead me through You are the peace in my troubled sea, oh oh You are the peace in my troubled sea My Lighthouse, my lighthouse Shining in the darkness, I will follow You My Lighthouse, my lighthouse (oh oh) I will trust the promise, You will carry me safe to shore (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) Safe to shore (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) Safe to shore (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) Safe to shore Fire before us You're the brightest You will lead us Through the storms (hey) (REPEAT 3X)
Children leave for Kingz Kidz Reading:
Acts 4:5-12 page 1095
Choir Anthem: The Lord is my shepherd Reading: 1 John 3:16-24 page 1227
Allan Kidd Fiona Richardson
The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want; He makes me lie in pastures green. He leads me by the still, still waters, His goodness restores my soul. And I will trust in You alone. And I will trust in You alone, For Your endless mercy follows me, Your goodness will lead me home. He guides my ways in righteousness, And He anoints my head with oil, And my cup, it overflows with joy, I feast on His pure delights. And I will trust‌. And though I walk the darkest path, I will not fear the evil one, For You are with me, and Your rod and staff Are the comfort I need to know. And I will trust‌. Prayer of Intercession Hymn 553
Just as I am, without one plea
Sermon Hymn 597
Loving Spirit, loving Spirit, you have chosen me to be
Profession of Faith Emily Cameron, Scott McDowall, Becky Neilson, Natalie Sharp, Sherry Apostles Creed
Nicola
Minister : Do you believe in God who made you and loves you? Congregation: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Minister : Do you believe in Jesus Christ, your Saviour and Lord? Congregation I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On, the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. Minister: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, and the continuing work of our salvation? Congregation: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen Hymn 787
May the Lord, mighty God
Eldership presentation 30 years’ service Robert Clark, Helen Duffy, Alastair Lang, Hunter Withers Offering/Doxology (Hymn 810 Sing to the Lord of heaven and earth) Prayer of Dedication Hymn 478 Benediction
Behold the amazing gift of love
Intimations The welcome team today is Anne Kidd, Ronald Taylor, Alastair Lang, Lynn Agnew, Charles Sim, Netta Lindsay, Allan Kidd, Heather Rielly, William Sherry, Margaret Miller, Morag Short, Margaret Taylor, Mary Oliver, Sheena Macpherson, Douglas Bryson and Stephen Brown. Worship on Communion Sunday, 29th April will be conducted by the Minister beginning at 11.00am and 2.00pm. Kirk Session will meet prior to the service at 10.35am in Session Room. Duty elders serving communion should meet at 9.50am in the church. All Age Kingz Kidz event will take place in the halls at 10.45am. Fellowship of Kilmarnock churches. Next shared worship service will be THIS AFTERNOON at 4.00pm in Hurlford Church. A speaker from Open Doors will speak about the charity's work worldwide with persecuted Christians. Kingz Kidz are looking for leaders, so if you would like to help out in any way as part of the Sunday School for one, two or more times, then please contact Amy, Email: amy_bh@hotmail.co.uk. 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 a loop system for the hard of hearing. 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 and I will get them at the end of the Service. ● 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 collecting 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 the boxes from members who are using this method as they are
distributing the Communion cards for the April Communion. Thank you for your support for The Heritors Challenge Fund and for New Laigh Kirk. Ken Stewart. Highlights Klub. There will be a Charity Quiz Night in aid of Breast Foot Forward on Monday, 23rd April at 8.00pm. Tickets cost ÂŁ6 and teams are six to eight people. Refreshments are provided and there will be a raffle as usual. Please come early if you want a seat. Please give generously. Music and Movement on Tuesday, 24th April at 2.00pm in upper hall. NLK Walking Group. The regular Wednesday evening summer walks continue on Wednesday, 25th April. Meet at 7.00pm every Wednesday (weather permitting) in the main car park at Dean Castle Country Park. Presbytery Prayer Meeting on Saturday, 28th April from 10.00am to 10.45am in Stewarton John Knox Church. Tea and coffee will be served from 9.30am. Everyone welcome. There will be a Pastoral Care Meeting on Tuesday, 1st May at 7.00pm in Session Room. The Welcome Group will be hosting a Spring Fayre (with the help of the church organisations) in the church halls on Saturday, 12th May. We would appreciate any donations of bottles, jewellery, books, CDs, DVDs and bric-a-brac. These can be given to Margaret Brown or Bill Sherry at the church or can be uplifted if required - contact Margaret, Tel: 530849. The proceeds of the Fayre will be given to the Heritors Fund. The support of the congregation will be greatly appreciated. Volunteers are required for Christian Aid house to house collection during the week 13th to 19th May in the following areas - Glasgow Road and Beansburn, Dundonald Road, Charles Street and South Hamilton Street, Grange, Bonnyton and Woodstock areas. If you are able to help, please speak to Graeme Johnstone or Helen Colman. Christian Aid will be holding a Street Collection in the town centre on Saturday, 19th May. If you can help with this, please contact Helen Colman. NLK SUPERHEROES Summer Club will be held from Monday, 30th July to Friday, 3rd August this year. The primary club will be at 10.00am to 12noon and youth P7-S6 at 2.00pm to 4.00pm. If you can offer help and are willing to be part of the Summer Club team we'd love to have you! Please contact Bethany, Email: bethanymccaw@icloud.com. There will be an initial team meeting on Sunday, 20th May after the morning service.
All children and young people are invited to Barcaple; a residential and outdoor activities centre in Dumfries and Galloway from Friday, 21st September until Sunday, 23rd September. At the weekend, children, young people and leaders will have the opportunity to try different activities, such as biking, archery and more, explore nature and develop faith together. The full price for the weekend is £88 per person and the deposit price per person is £12, please book your child's name and pay your deposit to Amy ASAP! This does not include the cost of travel. There are no age limits for Barcaple, however, the youngest age for the activities is 8 years old. Please speak to Amy for more details, or Email: amy_bh@hotmail.co.uk, Text: 07980 665433. If you have any used postage stamps, please give them to Esther Douglas as she is collecting for Guide Dogs for the Blind. 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 some of 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.