New Laigh Kirk A caring welcoming church at the heart of Kilmarnock reaching out to you
Welcome to Worship Sunday 29th September 2019 Minister: Rev. David S Cameron Session Clerk: Derek I’Anson Organist: Martin Sharp
Harvest Thanksgiving
Welcome A very warm welcome to worship this morning from all at New Laigh Kirk. We are delighted you are here for our Harvest Thanksgiving Service and hope you enjoy worshipping with us. Please make yourself known to those sitting beside you and join us for tea and coffee served in the church immediately after the service. Thank you to all who brought produce to our Harvest Table this morning. These goods will be presented to the Salvation Army for distribution to people in our town who need help and assistance to feed themselves and their families. Ask God’s Blessing on our donation today. Volunteers are required after the service to help pack the donations. 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 Introit
Now sing we a song for the harvest
Welcome and Intimations Call to worship Hymn 137 All things bright and beautiful Prayer All age address Creation sings the Father’s song; He calls the sun to wake the dawn
And run the course of day Till evening comes in crimson rays. His fingerprints in flakes of snow, His breath upon this spinning globe, He charts the eagle’s flight; Commands the newborn baby’s cry. Hallelujah! Let all creation stand and sing, “Hallelujah!” Fill the earth with songs of worship; Tell the wonders of creation’s King. Creation gazed upon His face; The ageless One in time’s embrace Unveiled the Father’s plan Of reconciling God and man. A second Adam walked the earth, Whose blameless life would break the curse, Whose death would set us free To live with Him eternally. Hallelujah! Let all creation stand and sing, “Hallelujah!” Fill the earth with songs of worship; Tell the wonders of creation’s King. Creation longs for His return, When Christ shall reign upon the earth; The bitter wars that rage Are birth pains of a coming age. When He renews the land and sky, All heaven will sing and earth reply With one resplendent theme: The glory of our God and King! Hallelujah! Let all creation stand and sing,
“Hallelujah!” Fill the earth with songs of worship; Tell the wonders of creation’s King. Reading
Genesis 2:1-9 page 4 Genesis 9:7-17 page 10
Derek I’Anson
Choir Anthem For the beauty of the earth Reading Hymn 229
Amos 8:1-7 page 923
Janice Dey
We plough the fields and scatter
Prayer of Intercession during our prayer we will sing verses of Hymn 618 Spirit of Love Hymn 181
For the beauty of the earth
Sermon Offering Presentation of the offering Hymn 807 Praise God from whom all blessings flow Prayer of dedication asking God’s blessing on our offering You're the word of God the Father, From before the world began; Every star and every planet Has been fashioned by Your hand. All creation holds together By the power of Your voice: Let the skies declare Your glory, Let the land and seas rejoice! You're the Author of creation, You're the Lord of every man; And Your cry of love rings out Across the lands.
Yet You left the gaze of angels, Came to seek and save the lost, And exchanged the joy of heaven For the anguish of a cross. With a prayer You fed the hungry, With a word You stilled the sea; Yet how silently You suffered That the guilty may go free. You're the Author of creation, You're the Lord of every man; And Your cry of love rings out Across the lands. With a shout You rose victorious, Wresting victory from the grave, And ascended into heaven, Leading captives in Your wake. Now You stand before the Father Interceding for Your own. From each tribe and tongue and nation You are leading sinners home. You're the Author of creation
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Benediction
Church News and Activities The Welcome Team today and on Sunday, 6th October is Helen Colman, Esther Douglas, Gordon McIlwraith, Margaret Paterson, Brian Laurens, Margaret Hope, Eileen Murphy, Alasdair MacLean, Ian Anderson, Elizabeth McIlwraith, Stan Nathan, Valerie Nathan, Tim Purdon, Fiona Duffy, Jan Lamberton and Graeme Johnstone. Worship on Sunday, 6th October will be our Organisations' Rededication Service conducted by the Minister beginning at 11.00am. Kingz Kidz and Trekkers should meet in church at 10.50am and sit together. Tea and coffee will be served in church immediately after the service. There will be a retiral offering on Sunday, 6th October for Uganda Resources for people with Disabilities. This charity makes suitable wheelchairs for children and adults, purchases canes and resources for blind students and teachers and pays for medical and educational support. A group from Darvel Parish Church and Irvine and Kilmarnock Presbytery will be travelling to assist with this initiative.
Elders who have not ordered the Kirk Session photograph may do so now. If you have ordered, then a payment of £3 can be made to Margaret Patterson or Derek I'Anson. Kingz Kidz are looking for donations of clean, large blankets and pillows for our Story Time. If people have these, could they please leave them in the church halls for Amy Tanner. NLK Walking Group’s September Monthly Walk will take place around Irvine Harbourside THIS AFTERNOON, weather permitting. Meet at 2.00pm in the car parking area in Harbourside, just beside the Maritime Museum entrance to the Puffer Cafe. Everyone welcome for the last but one walk for 2019. If you require or can offer transport please contact Ellen Stewart. Fellowship of Kilmarnock Churches. Service TONIGHT at 7.00pm in New Laigh Kirk. Theme will be "My Homeless Neighbour", echoing the support which many local churches give to the work of EACHa (East Ayrshire Churches Homelessness Action) in relieving the distress caused by poverty. Everyone welcome. Highlights Klub will resume on Monday, 30th September at 8.00pm in upper hall. Fairtrade Wine Tasting. New members welcome. Tots Praise will meet on Tuesday, 1st October from 10.15am to 11.15am in lower hall. Music and Movement will meet on Tuesday, 1st October at 2.00pm in lower hall. Prayer Group will meet on Wednesday, 2nd October 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. Rainbows will meet on Wednesday, 2nd October from 6.00pm to 7.00pm in upper hall and Brownies from 6.30pm to 8.00pm in lower hall. Guides will meet on Wednesday, 2nd October from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in upper hall. Guild of Friendship will resume on Thursday, 3rd October at 2.00pm in lower hall. Rev. David Cameron. New members welcome. The Choir Practice will meet on Thursday, 3rd October at 7.30pm in the church. 4th/5th Kilmarnock Boys' Brigade will meet on Friday, 4th October. Anchor Boys: For boys aged 5+ and in P1 to P3, 6.00pm at St Andrew's and St Marnock's Church Halls. Junior Section: For boys in P4 to P6, 7.00pm at St Andrew's and St Marnock's Church Halls. Company Section: For boys in P7 to S6, 7.00pm at New Laigh Kirk Halls.
Music For All @ New Laigh Kirk. Music at the Movies on Friday, 4th October at 7.30pm in the Church. Join us to enjoy celebrated music-making movie magic from some of cinema’s most loved film scores, performed by Newmilns and Galston Band with guest vocalist, Lynne Kenmuir. There will be the opportunity to contribute to EACHa (East Ayrshire Churches Homelessness Action). Guild will meet on Monday, 7th October at 7.15pm in lower hall. Centrestage Projects with Andrew Swanson. Friendship Group will meet on Wednesday, 9th October at 2.00pm in lower hall. EACHa runs a drop-in for homeless and vulnerable people in our John Finnie Street halls on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. On offer is food, friendship, advice and hope for the future. Volunteers are always welcome, to help prepare the food or to make our guests feel welcome. To find out more, contact EACHa's Secretary, Janice Grant. 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. We are particularly short of volunteers on Wednesdays and Saturdays. If you can help even occasionally, it would be most appreciated. 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. 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 an induction loop system for the hard of hearing. 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.