New Laigh Kirk A caring welcoming church at the heart of Kilmarnock reaching out to all
Welcome to Worship 18th August 2019 11.00am Minister: Rev. David S. Cameron Session Clerk: Derek I’Anson Organist: Martin C. Sharp
Welcome A very warm welcome to our worship this morning from all at New Laigh Kirk. We are delighted you are here today and hope you enjoy worshipping with us. We especially welcome family and friends of Stephen Barraclough and Sarah Davidson who bring Isaac for Baptism this morning. 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 is served in the church immediately after the service, please join us for company and a catch up. May God richly bless you in your worship today.
Order of Service Choir Introit
Fill your hearts with joy and gladness
Call to worship Hymn 104
The Lord of heaven confess
Prayer Sacrament of Baptism Isaac Stephen Mark Barraclough Hymn 628 The Apostles’ Creed Hymn 796 The Lord bless you and keep you Hymn 632
Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer
Reading
Titus 2:11-15 page 1199 Ephesians 2:1-10 page 1173
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now I'm found Was blind, but now I see Twas grace that taught my heart to fear And grace my fears relieved How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed My chains are gone, I've been set free My God, my Saviour has ransomed me And like a flood His mercy rains Unending love, amazing grace The Lord has promised good to me His word my hope secures
Elspeth Dale Rev Colin Brockie
He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures My chains are gone, I've been set free My God, my Saviour has ransomed me And like a flood His mercy rains Unending love, amazing grace The earth shall soon dissolve like snow The sun forbear to shine But God, who called me here below, Will be forever mine, My chains are gone, I've been set free My God, my Saviour has ransomed me And like a flood His mercy rains Unending love, amazing grace Prayer of Intercession Hymn 603
For your gift of God the Spirit
Sermon Offering Doxology (Hymn 810 Sing to the Lord of heaven and earth) Prayer of Dedication Hymn 416
Christ is Alive! Let Christians sing
Benediction
Church News and Activities Worship on Sunday, 25th August will be conducted by the Minister beginning at 11.00am. Junior and Senior Kingz Kidz and Trekkers meet in church at 10.50am and sit together. Tea and coffee will be served in the church immediately after the service. Would all leaders of organisations wishing allocation and use of the halls, please request in writing or alternatively email, to allankidd1949@gmail.com, the days, dates, times and hall required. Your co-operation and response at your earliest convenience will assist in allocation of halls to satisfy your requirements. Mystery Drive will take place on Sunday, 15th September. Drivers should confirm their availability with Morgan Johnston TODAY. Invitations will be available for distribution after the service on Sunday, 25th August. Congregational Board will meet on Tuesday, 20th August at 7.00pm in the church. Guides will resume on Wednesday, 21st August from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in upper hall. Guides are open to girls aged 10 to 14 years. If you are interested in joining Guides or helping please contact Mary, Email:15kilmarnockguides@gmail.com.
NLK Walking Group. The next weekend walk will be THIS AFTERNOON (weather permitting) to Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch, section of Clyde/Muirshiel Country Park. Walking activity around loch. Please meet at 2.30pm in main car park. Postcode for SatNav PA12 4EA. Further information from Ellen Stewart. The regular Wednesday evening summer walks continue on Wednesday, 21st August. Meet at 7.00pm (weather permitting) in the main car park at Dean Castle Country Park. The Choir Practice will resume on Thursday, 22nd August at 7.30pm in the church. New members will be made welcome. 4th/5th Kilmarnock Boys' Brigade enrols on Friday, 23rd August. Anchor Boys: For boys aged 5+ and in P1 to P3, from 6.00pm to 7.00pm at St Andrew's and St Marnock's Church Halls. Junior Section: For boys in P4 to P6, from 7.00pm to 8.00pm at St Andrew's and St Marnock's Church Halls. Company Section: For boys in P7 to S6, 7.00pm to 8.00pm at New Laigh Kirk Halls, John Finnie Street. Tots Praise (Babies to four year olds) will resume on Tuesday, 27th August from 10.15am to 11.15am in lower hall. Pastoral Care Group Meeting on Wednesday, 28th August has been CANCELLED. Friendship Group Outing. There are still seats left on the bus going to Castle Douglas with High Tea in Royal Cumnock Hotel on Saturday, 31st August. If you would like to go, please contact Margaret Paterson, Tel: 551288, or complete slip in June magazine and place in offering plate marking it "Friendship Group Outing". Cost is ÂŁ20 for members of the church and ÂŁ23 for non-members. Bus will leave from Jobcentre in Grange Street at 10.00am. Over the past few weeks over 100 bags full of food have been delivered to Ayrshire East Food Bank. Thanks to everyone for your kindness. Every item is very much appreciated. Any non-perishable food still welcome, such as pasta and pasta sauce, teabags and instant coffee, tinned fruit, breakfast cereal, UHT milk and instant meals such as Pot Noodle. 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. 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. 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. Postcode for church is KA1 1BL.