New Laigh Kirk The Church at the heart of Kilmarnock with the people of Kilmarnock at its heart
Welcome to Worship Sunday of Epiphany 6th January 2019 Minister: Rev. David S Cameron Session Clerk: Derek I’Anson Organist: Martin C Sharp
THE CHRISTMAS STORY God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have
ETERNAL LIFE. John 3:16
Let
Welcome A very warm welcome to Worship this morning, and Happy New Year 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. There will be a short communion service immediately after worship this morning.
New Laigh Kirk - a place to belong 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. 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. May God richly bless you in your worship today.
Order of Service Choir Introit See! In yonder manger low Welcome and Intimations Call to worship Hymn 326
As with gladness men of old
Prayer Reading
Isaiah 60:1-6 page 748 Psalm 72:10-15 page 586 Choir Anthem A great and mighty wonder
Sheena Macpherson
Reading
St Matthew 2:1-12 page 966
Donald MacLean
Hymn 323
the first Nowell
Prayer of Intercession Heavenly Father, thou hast brought us Safely to the present day, Gently leading on our footsteps, Watching o'er us all the way. Friend and Guide through life's long journey,
Grateful hearts to thee we bring; But for love so true and changeless How shall we fit praises sing? Mercies new and never-failing Brightly shine through all the past, Watchful care and loving-kindness, Always near from first to last, Tender love, divine protection Ever with us day and night; Blessings more than we can number Strew the path with golden light. Shadows deep have crossed our pathway, We have trembled in the storm; Clouds have gathered round so darkly That we could not see thy form; Yet thy love hath never left us In our griefs alone to be, And the help each gave the other Was the strength that came from thee. Many that we loved have left us, Reaching first their journey's end; Now they wait to give us welcome, Brother, sister, child, and friend. When at last our journey's over, And we pass away from sight, Father, take us through the darkness Into everlasting light. Sermon Offering (Hymn 810 Sing to the Lord of heaven and earth) Prayer of Dedication Hymn 465
Be thou my Vision
Benediction
Intimations Worship on Sunday, 13th January will be conducted by Rev Colin Strong of Riccarton linked with Fenwick Parish Church as part of the Kilmarnock Pulpit exchange, beginning at 11.00am. Kingz Kidz and Trekkers resume and meet in church at 10.50am and sit together.
Guild will meet on Monday, 7th January at 7.15pm in lower hall. Music and Movement on Tuesday, 8th January at 2.00pm in lower hall. Services of worship on Tuesday, 8th January at 2.00pm in Argyll House and at 3.00pm in Grange Nursing Home. Friendship Group will meet on Wednesday, 9th January at 2.00pm in lower hall. Prayer Group will meet on Wednesday, 9th January at 7.00pm in church. Guild of Friendship will meet on Thursday, 10th January at 2.00pm in lower hall. Tartan ladies. Kirk Session will meet on Tuesday, 15th January at 7.00pm in lower hall. Final date for submissions for articles for next issue of magazine will be nearer Easter and will be confirmed shortly - not Sunday, 13th January as previously intimated. Copies of World Mission News December/January are available. Please do not throw out all your Christmas postage stamps or unwanted postcards with stamps attached. Please give them to Esther Douglas as she is collecting for charities. 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. Postcode for church is KA1 1BL.