New Laigh Kirk A caring welcoming church at the heart of Kilmarnock reaching out to you
Welcome to Worship 4th August 2019 9.30am Worship led by Bethany McCaw Session Clerk: Mr. 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. Please make yourself known to those sitting beside you. Tea and coffee is served in the church immediately after the 9.30am service, please join us for company and a catch up.
Order of Service Sing along with the band as we gather for worship Call to worship Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord Our God, You reign forever Our Hope, our strong Deliv'rer You are the everlasting God The everlasting God You do not faint You won't grow weary You're the defender of the weak You comfort those in need You lift us up on wings like eagles Prayer Esther: If I die, I die. Reading Esther 3: 1-13 page 503
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 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 Reading Esther 4: 1-17 page 503 Offering
Prayer dedicating our offering with prayers for others This Little Light Of Mine, I'm gonna let it shine, This Little Light Of Mine, I'm gonna let it shine, This Little Light Of Mine, Yes, I'm gonna let it shine, Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine The light that shines is the light of love, Lights the darkness from above, It shines on me and it shines on you, and it shows what the light of love can do. I'm gonna shine my light both far and near, I'm gonna shine my light both bright and clear, where there's a dark corner in this land I'm gonna let my little light shine. This Little Light Of Mine,…. On Monday he gave me the gift of love, Tuesday, peace came from above, Wednesday he told me to have more faith, And on Thursday he brought me the gift of grace. And then on Friday he told me "Watch and pray", And then on Saturday what to say, On Sunday he gave me the power divine To let my little light shine. This Little Light Of Mine,…. Who’s knows, you might have been called to your position for such a time as this
I’ll go in the strength of the Lord, In paths he has marked for my feet; I’ll follow the light of his word, Nor shrink from the dangers I meet, His presence my steps shall attend, His fullness my wants shall supply; On him, till my journey shall end, My unwavering faith shall rely. I’ll go, I’ll go in the strength, I’ll go in the strength of the Lord, I’ll go, I’ll go in the strength, I’ll go in the strength of the Lord. I’ll go in the strength of the Lord, To work he appoints me to do; In joy which his smile doth afford My soul shall her vigour renew. His wisdom shall guard me from harm. His power my sufficiency prove; I’ll trust his omnipotent arm, And prove his unchangeable love. Chorus I’ll go in the strength of the Lord, To conflicts which faith will require, His grace as my shield and reward, My courage and zeal shall inspire. Since he gives the word of command. To meet and encounter the foe, With his sword of truth in my hand, To suffer and triumph I’ll go. Chorus Benediction
Church News and Activities The Welcome Team today and on Sunday, 11th August is Janice Grant, Lesley Shedden, Pat Armstrong, Nana Lauchlan, Ellen Stewart, Alan Gregor, Neil Hamilton, Stuart Layburn, Tom Dalziel, Margaret Ross, Annette McClymont, Gordon Armstrong, Anne Scullion, Miriam Patterson, Moira Goudie, Robert Clark and John Richmond. Worship on Sunday, 11th August will be our NLK SPACE ACADEMY Summer Club Service which will be held in the church at 11.00am. One service only. Tea and coffee will be served immediately after the service. Worship on Sunday, 18th August reverts back to a single service and will be conducted by the Minister at 11.00am. Junior and Senior Kingz Kidz and Trekkers will resume. NLK SPACE ACADEMY Summer Club. HELPERS NEEDED from Monday, 5th August to Friday, 9th August. If you are willing to be part of the Summer Club team please let Amy know ASAP. Email: amy_bh@hotmail.co.uk. If you have friends or family not yet registered, please encourage them to sign up soon. Email Amy with child's name and date of birth. The primary club will be held from 10.00am to 12noon. Youth will meet in afternoons. Donations of juice, crisps and snacks or money to purchase the same will be gratefully received to help quench the thirst and keep the energy levels up for our children attending. Donations of baking for the youth would also be appreciated. Helpers will also be required to serve lunches. If you have any summer club t-shirts that you are not using, could you please give them to Amy. 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 will assist in allocation of halls to satisfy your requirements. Copies of Kirk Session photograph are now available for viewing and can be purchased for ÂŁ3. Photographs available from Derek I'Anson or Margaret Patterson. Guild Coffee and Chat on Monday, 5th August at 7.30pm in lower hall. Prayer Group will meet on Wednesday, 7th August 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. NLK Walking Group. The regular Wednesday evening summer walks continue on Wednesday, 7th August. Meet at 7.00pm every Wednesday (weather permitting) in the main car park at Dean Castle Country Park. The next weekend walk will be on Sunday, 18th August to Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch, section of Clyde/Muirshiel Country Park. Walking activity around loch. Please meet at 2.30pm in main car park. Further information from Ellen Stewart. Articles, notices and photographs are now required for inclusion in September issue of Magazine (which will be available for distribution on 1st September). These may be
typed, handwritten or word-processed and sent as email attachments to the Editor or placed in Magazine pigeonhole in Session Room. Articles in Word format (Calibri 12 preferred). Final date for submissions is Sunday, 11th August. 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. Over the past few weeks around 80 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. 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. 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.
New Laigh Kirk A caring welcoming church at the heart of Kilmarnock reaching out to you