New Laigh Kirk A caring welcoming church at the heart of Kilmarnock reaching out to all
Welcome to Worship Trinity Sunday 11th June 2017 Minister: Rev. David S. Cameron Session Clerk: Derek I’Anson Organist: Martin C. Sharp
Order of Service Choir Introit: We have a gospel to proclaim Welcome and Intimations Call to Worship Hymn 124
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Prayer Reading: Isaiah 40:12-17;27-31 page 725 St. Matthew 28:16-20 page 1000
Miriam Patterson
A few favourite hymns of your choice Prayer of Intercession Hymn 123
God is love: let heaven adore him
Sermon Offering/Doxology (Hymn 810 Sing to the Lord of heaven and earth) Prayer of Dedication 1
Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us O'er the world's tempestuous sea; Guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us, For we have no help but thee; Yet possessing every blessing, If our God our Father be.
2
Saviour, breathe forgiveness o'er us; All our weakness thou dost know; Thou didst tread this earth before us, Thou didst feel its keenest woe; Lone and dreary, faint and weary, Through the desert thou didst go.
3
Spirit of our God, descending, Fill our hearts with heavenly joy, Love with every passion blending, Pleasure that can never cloy: Thus provided, pardoned, guided, Nothing can our peace destroy.
Benediction
Welcome and Intimations 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. During the summer months tea and coffee is served in the church between the two services. Join us after the 9.30am service or before the 11.00am service. Imagine Summer BBQ will be held THIS AFTERNOON from 4.00pm to 5.30pm in the halls. Reachout praise band from St Kentigern’s will lead us in our celebration worship. Table top crafts available for young children. For catering purposes, please let Sara know if you intend to come. The welcome team today and on Sunday, 18th June is Ian Anderson, Helen Colman, Esther Douglas, Gordon McIlwraith, Margaret Paterson, Brian Laurens, Margaret Hope, Eileen Murphy, Fiona Richardson, Alasdair MacLean, Tim Purdon, Fiona Duffy, Jan Lamberton and Graeme Johnstone. Summer Service format of worship continues on Sunday, 18th June conducted by the Minister. All age service begins at 9.30am and the more traditional service at 11.00am. There will be a meeting of the Congregational Board on Sunday, 18th June in the lower hall immediately after the service. 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. On the occasion of Barbara Urquhart's retirement an opportunity to donate towards a retirement gift will be made this morning. Please place your donation in an envelope marked "Barbara Urquhart" and place in the offering plate when the offering is uplifted. If donating by cheque please make it payable to New Laigh Kirk and write Barbara's name on the back. Thanks for your generosity. June issue of magazine in pigeonholes in Session Room. Magazine in full colour available online at http://www.nlk.church. The Christian Aid House to House Collection raised the grand total of £3,812.65. Collections in town centre and at Tesco raised £540.60. This could not have been achieved without the efforts of all those who took part in the collections and everyone who donated so generously. Services of Worship on Tuesday, 13th June at 2.00pm at Argyll House and at 3.00pm at Grange Nursing Home. Similar service on Wednesday, 14th June at 11.00am at Dean House. NLK Walking Group - weekly Wednesday evening walks at 7.00pm (weather permitting) at the entrance to main car park, Dean Castle Country Park. Walk lasts around 45 minutes. All welcome.
There will be a walk from Alloway to Rozelle Park with Belleisle option on Sunday, 25th June. Please meet at car park at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway at later time of 3.00pm. Walking Trip to Arran has been postponed until Saturday, 17th June due to weather conditions. Please contact Ellen, Shirley or Derek in church or by phone/email if you wish to go. Fellowship of Kilmarnock Churches service on Sunday, 25th June at 6.00pm in St Joseph's Church. Service will be led by Father Stephen McGrattan. Everyone welcome. Volunteers are needed for this year's Summer Club - Guardians of Ancora: Treasure Seekers. It runs from Monday, 31st July until Friday, 4th August with a kids' club from 2.00pm to 4.00pm and a teenage programme from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Help with registration, snacks, crafts and games as well as group leaders are all required for the kids' club. If you can help in any way, please let Sara know. 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. 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 now 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 newly restored stained glass windows from the inside; or to find out some of the history of the church and town. Foodbank. Donations of non-perishable foods should be placed in the blue bin in the vestibule. Particularly welcome just now are UHT milk, tinned fruit, rice pudding, meat and vegetables. New volunteers are always welcome. New Laigh Kirk Volunteers - Needing help with shopping, DIY, gardening or a lift to medical appointments? Looking for help with official forms or job applications? Is 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 (helenmcolman@gmail.com) by Wednesday of this week.