New Laigh Kirk A place to belong
Welcome to Worship Sunday 16th September 2018 11.00am
Minister: Rev. David S. Cameron Session Clerk: Mr. Derek I’Anson Organist: Mr. Martin C. Sharp
Welcome A very warm welcome to worship 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. 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:
New every morning is the love
Welcome and Intimations Call to Worship From the rising of the sun 'til the sun goes down let the name of the Lord be praised From the rising of the sun 'til the sun goes down let the name of the Lord be praised We've gathered to worship, becoming a choir to sing your praise; Lifting our voices, joining our hearts in this house today, People of God, in the power of God, for the kingdom of God, we sing From the rising of the sun 'til the sun goes down let the name of the Lord be praised From the rising of the sun
'til the sun goes down let the name of the Lord be praised From the sky to the depths, from the east to the west, we give you praise We're gathered to go out to cities and towns; we'll take your name Into the nations, shining your light in the darkest place; People of God, in the power of God, for the kingdom of God, we live From the rising of the sun 'til the sun goes down let the name of the Lord be praised From the rising of the sun 'til the sun goes down let the name of the Lord be praised From the sky to the depths, from the east to the west, we give you praise We give you praise; Lord, we give you praise; we give you praise From the rising of the sun 'til the sun goes down let the name of the Lord be praised 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 Reading:
James 3:1-12 Page 1214
Choir Anthem: Jubilate Reading:
St Mark 8:27-38 Page 1012
Jean Munro
Hymn 1
How blest are those who do not stray
Prayer of Intercession Hymn 553
Just as I am, without one plea
Sermon Offering/Doxology (Hymn 810 Sing to the Lord of heaven and earth) Prayer of Dedication Hymn 645
I’m not ashamed to own my Lord
Benediction
Intimations Worship on Sunday, 23rd September will be conducted by the Minister beginning at 11.00am. Kingz Kidz and Trekkers should meet in church at 10.50am and sit together. Crèche facility for children under three years of age in Session Room. Tea and coffee will be served in church immediately after the service. The Welcome Team today and on Sunday, 23rd September is Elizabeth Milloy, Marion Short, Margaret Brown, Kirsty McCall, Murray MacGregor, Elizabeth McKelvey, Shirley Auld, Joan Young, James Lang, Steuart Dey, Anne Brown, John McLean, Janice Dey, Jay Ward and Murray McCall. 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.
There will be a short meeting of the drivers for the Silver Sunday Service on Sunday, 14th October today immediately after the service. Stocks of foodstuffs at the East Ayrshire Foodbank are at a very low level, and donations of non-perishable foods will be greatly appreciated. Donations can be placed in the boxes at the church doors for delivery to the Foodbank, or, if you wish, they can be taken directly to the CVO offices at Belford Mill. Anything you can spare will be very welcome. As of the week beginning the 16th September, Colin and Bethany are planning to run a small group using material called 'The Prayer Course'. This is a series of 6 videos put together by Pete Greig who is in charge of the 24/7 Prayer Movement. The course is focused on helping us become more purposeful in our prayers. For more information go to https://www.prayercourse.org/. This will likely be a midweek event in an evening from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Night and venue will depend on uptake so if you would like to come along please contact Colin ASAP on Email: colinmccaw@gmail.com, Tel: 07792 388776. What is the point of life? What happens when we die? Is forgiveness possible? What relevance does Jesus have for our lives today? Looking for answers? Then try Alpha! New Laigh Kirk is running a six week Alpha Course at The Coffee Press, Bank Place on Monday evenings from 1st October beginning at 7.00pm. The Alpha course provides a fun, relaxed but informative introduction to the Christian faith. Each evening begins with tea, coffee, soft drinks and cake, followed by a talk on an aspect of Christianity and then a discussion based on what has been said. Alpha is for people who have never investigated the Christian faith before and for those who used to believe and for those who want to go over the basics of their faith again. It is an opportunity to investigate, to ask questions and to meet new people. This is an opportunity to explore the relevance of a life of faith. If you're curious we invite you to join us. NLK Walking Group's next monthly walk will take place in Troon this afternoon. MEET AT 2.00pm in the car park in TITCHFIELD ROAD, TROON (beside the sunken floral gardens) just before the road turns off towards the Ballast Bank. If you require or can offer transport, please contact Ellen Stewart or Shirley Auld. New session of the Guild starts on Monday, 17th September at 7.15pm in lower hall. Rev. David Cameron will lead us in Communion. Tots Praise will meet on Tuesday, 18th September from 10.15am to 11.15am in lower hall.
Music and Movement will resume on Tuesday, 18th September at 2.00pm in lower hall. Kirk Session will meet on Tuesday, 18th September at 7.00pm in lower hall. NLK Kilmarnock Community Choir Project for all singers aged 16 years or over will meet on Tuesday, 18th September at 7.00pm in the church. If you are interested in joining, please contact Amy Hannah, Email: amy_bh@hotmail.co.uk or Tel: 07980 665432. Rainbows meet from 6.00pm to 7.00pm in upper hall and Brownies from 6.30pm to 8.00pm in lower hall on Wednesday, 19th September. Anyone interested in joining should come along on the night or contact Sheena Baillie, Tel: 531440 for Rainbows and Alison Murdoch, Tel: 07508 903293 for Brownies. Girl Guides will meet on Wednesday, 19th September at 7.30pm in upper hall. Email: 15thkilmarnockguides@gmail.com for further information. 4th/5th Kilmarnock Boys' Brigade will meet on Friday, 21st September, Anchor boys: 6.00pm at St Andrew's and St Marnock's halls, Junior Section: 7.00pm at St Andrew's and St Marnock's halls, Company section: 7.00pm at New Laigh Kirk halls. Guild of Friendship will resume on Thursday, 27th September at 2.00pm in lower hall with Rev. David Cameron. Everyone is welcome to come along to the coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support in the halls on Saturday, 29th September from 10.00am till 12noon, hosted by the Kirk Session and Congregational Board. We will be very grateful for offers of help from Board and Session members, please speak to Anne Scullion, Lilian Gillies or Janice Grant if you can help in any way. Donations of home baking, raffle prizes and bottles for the bottle stall are very welcome. Bottles can be given to Iain or Bill Sherry any Sunday. The hall will be open from 12noon till 3.00pm on Friday, 28th September to receive home baking and bottles. Tickets, suggested price ÂŁ2, are now on sale. Fellowship of Kilmarnock churches will host an event, the Way Ahead, on Sunday, 30th September. It is aimed at young people from all churches and for their friends who may have no church connection. Way Ahead will be in two parts: 4.00pm to 5.30pm at Kay Park Church hall - Fun, food and hearing what young
people think about churches and how they can shape them. 6.00pm to 7.00pm Evening celebration service at Salvation Army. This part is for people of all ages, but with a large input from young people. Please email Barbara Graham, Email: barbara.graham74@btinternet.com, with a booking form or write to Howard Centre, Portland Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 2BT by Monday, 24th September as it would be helpful to know how many people wish to attend. The Highlights Klub will meet on Monday, 8th October at 8.00pm in upper hall for a flower workshop. Please bring a cup and saucer (or small jug) in which to make your arrangement, and a pair of sharp scissors. Please also note that names and full payment are required on the October evening for our Christmas day out. This will be afternoon tea in Culzean Castle on Saturday, 15th December and the cost of £32 includes travel by bus, afternoon tea and 2 Christmas cocktails. On the night of Saturday, 17th November there will be a Sportsman’s Gentleman’s dinner in the church halls. Ray Montgomerie and Rev. Neil Urquhart will be our speakers with a fully catered 2 course meal. Tickets are £20 per person. Please see Colin McCaw, Email: colinmccaw@gmail.com, Tel: 07792 388776 and Iain Sherry ASAP for tickets. 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. If you could 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! 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. Visit our website http://www.nlk.church and see what's going on at New Laigh Kirk.
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