Intimations
SUNDAY 12th May 2013
CHRISTIAN AID SUNDAY
ORDER of SERVICE
Theme: – “Bite Back Hunger”
Welcome and Intimations
Call to Worship
Christian Aid Week Introduction
Christian Aid CD: – “Make it Your Week”
Hymn 694: – Brother, sister, let me serve you
PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER
Christian Aid CD for Children: – Ivana’s Story
Hymn 544: – When I needed a neighbour, were you there
Children leave for JMax and KMax)
Christian Aid CD: – “This is Christian Aid”
Junior Praise 17: – Bind us together Lord
Scripture Reading: - Psalm 146
Today’s reader is Heather Johnson
Short Talk: - “Bite Back Hunger… I am because you are!”
Hymn 522: – The Church is wherever God’s people are praising
Maxwelltown West African Projects - Slides from last year’s visit by John and Banice and an update of work in Africa.
OFFERING and PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Prayers for Christian Aid Collectors
PRAYERS OF THANKS AND INTERCESSION
Hymn 724: – Christ’s is the world in which we move
BENEDICTION and SUNG BLESSING
WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS
Welcome and Offering Duty
Betty Walker, Mary McLeod, Patricia Lilly,
David McNay, Anne Walter, Carol Murray.
INTIMATIONS
SAFEGUARDING CLEARANCE
Sunday School staff and helpers, Crèche helpers, Parish Visitors and any others who come into contact with children or vulnerable elderly people and who did not manage to attend the two recent meetings are asked to contact David Wood (Tel.720236).
MUSICAL EVENING
A Musical Evening in aid of the Church Organ Fund is to be held at 7.00pm on Saturday 1st June, tickets price £7.50. Everyone is asked to make a huge effort to attend and to sell as many tickets as possible. Stephen and Alistair are making every effort to help us pay off the outstanding sum needed for the organ and your support is essential.
CRAFT FRIENDSHIP GROUP
This group will be meeting on Mondays (11.00am to 1.00pm) on various dates until the end of June. All are welcome but this time you are asked to bring your own work. Details may be had from Anita Stott (Tel. 255080). Dates will be in the Church Diary.
TALK IN St GEORGE’S CHURCH
David Silver, director of Out of Zion Ministries in Israel, will speak on the subject “The Relevance of Israel to the Church Today” in St George’s Church at 7.30pm on Tuesday 21st May. This is a free event and refreshments will be served in the Hall at the close of the talk.
Church Diary
May/June
Sunday 12th May:-Saturday 18th May: - Christian Aid Week.
Monday 13th May:- 11.00am: Craft Friendship Group
3.00pm – 4.00pm : Blythswood Care Truck at Tesco Car Park.
Sunday 19th May:- 11.00am: Rev Liz Mack – Morning Worship. J-Max/K-Max/Crèche.
Monday 20th May:- 11.00am: Craft Friendship Group
Sunday 26th May:- 11.00am: Morning Worship led by J-Max, K-Max and Y-Max. Crèche.
Saturday 1st June: – 7.00pm: Musical Evening in aid of the Church Organ Fund.
Sunday 2nd June: – 11.00am: Rev Liz Mack – Morning Worship. J-Max/K-Max/Crèche.
Sunday 9th June: – Rev Liz Mack - Sacrament of Holy Communion at 11.00 am in Church (J-Max/K-Max/Crèche). The Kirk Session will meet at 10.45am.
afternoon Holy Communion at 3.00pm in the Hall.
Monday 10th June: – 11.00am: Craft Friendship Group
Tuesday 11th June:- 7.00pm: Deacons’ Court (Please note the change of date).
Sunday 16th June: – 11.00am: Rev Liz Mack – Morning Worship. J-Max/K- Max/Crèche.
Thursday 20th June: – 7.00pm: Kirk Session.
If you know of anyone in hospital or needing a visit or for any pastoral help please call Rev Liz Mack: -
Tel 01387 264847 or Mobile 07786 723 657
or email:- mackliz@btinternet.com
Rev Liz Mack will be on holiday from: -22nd May until 30th May inclusive.
During that time pastoral care will be provided by
Rev Donald Campbell (tel.252965).
5th May 2013
ORDER of SERVICE
Welcome and Intimations
Call to Worship
Hymn 96 (Highland Cathedral): You are before me God
PRAYERS AND LORD’S PRAYER
CHILDRENS’ TALK
Hymn 493: It’s me, it’s me, O Lord
First Reading: Revelation Ch. 3 vv 14 – 22
Hymn 485: Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Second Reading: John Ch. 21 vv 15 -19
Hymn 552 (second tune): Oh, for a closer walk with God
SERMON: – “Second Chances”
OFFERING
Prayer of Dedication
PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION
Hymn 248: For my sake and the gospel’s, go
BENEDICTION and SUNG BLESSING
The reader today is Mary McLeod
Welcome and Offering Duty
Kenny McCall, Tom Bretherton, Paul Hyles
Joan McMillan, Eileen Riddick, Ian McLauchlan.
WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS
INTIMATIONS
SAFEGUARDING CLEARANCE
As intimated last week all Sunday School staff and helpers, Crèche helpers, Parish Visitors and any others who come into contact with children or vulnerable elderly people do require to have safeguarding clearance. Unless covered by the preceding, elders and deacons do not need this clearance. If you were unable to attend on Friday 3rd May, please make a point of attending this coming Friday, 10th May, when David Wood, our Safeguarding Officer, will be in attendance at the Church from 6.30pm to 8.00pm to go through this with you. Details of documentation required are on the notice board in the Simmons Hall. If you have clearance already please discuss this with David (Tel.720236).
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 12-18th MAY 2013
Helpers are required to deliver and collect for the house to house collection in the parish – see notice board for details or speak to Heather Johnson. (Tel. 261627)
MUSICAL EVENING
A Musical Evening in aid of the Church Organ Fund is to be held at 7.00pm on Saturday 1st June, tickets price £7.50. Everyone is asked to make a huge effort to attend and to sell as many tickets as possible. Stephen and Alistair are making every effort to help us pay off the outstanding sum needed for the organ and your support is essential.
CRAFT FRIENDSHIP GROUP
This group will be meeting on Mondays (11.00am to 1.00pm) on various dates until the end of June. All are welcome but this time you are asked to bring your own work. Details may be had from Anita Stott (Tel. 255080). Dates will be in the Church Diary.
Church Diary
May/June
Sunday 12th May: – 11.00am: Rev Liz Mack: Christian Aid Sunday – Morning Worship.
J-Max/K- Max/Crèche.
Sunday 12th May -Saturday 18th May: – Christian Aid Week. See Notice Board for details.
Monday 13th May: – 11.00am: Craft Friendship Group.
3.00pm – 4.00pm: Blythswood Care Truck at Tesco Car Park.
Sunday 19th May: – 11.00am: Rev Liz Mack -Morning Worship. J-Max/K-Max/Crèche.
Monday 20th May: – 11.00am: Craft Friendship Group.
Sunday 26th May: – 11.00am: Morning Worship led by J-Max, K-Max and Y-Max. Crèche.
Saturday 1st June: – 7.00pm: Musical Evening in aid of the Church Organ Fund.
Sunday 2nd June: – 11.00am: Rev Liz Mack – Morning Worship. J-Max/K-Max/Crèche.
Sunday 9th June: - 11.00am Rev Liz Mack - Sacrament of Holy Communion in Church
( J-Max/K-Max/Crèche) The Kirk Session will meet at 10.45am.
3.00pm Communion Service in the Hall.
Monday 10th June: – 11.00am: Craft Friendship Group.
Intimations should be conveyed, preferably in writing, to the Session Clerk, Tom Bryden by the previous Sunday.
If you know of anyone in hospital or needing a visit or for any pastoral help please call Rev Liz Mack: -
Tel 01387 264847 or Mobile 07786 723 657
or email:- mackliz@btinternet.com
28th April 2013
ORDER of SERVICE
Welcome and Intimations
Call to Worship
Mission Praise 119: Jesus is Lord
PRAYERS AND LORD’S PRAYER
CHILDRENS’ TALK
Junior Praise 139 (K-Max/J-Max): Jesus’ love is very wonderful
First Reading: 1st John Ch. 3 vv 1 – 9
Hymn 478 : Behold the amazing gift of love
Second Reading: Luke Ch. 4 vv 34 – 49
Hymn 600: Spirit of God, unseen as the wind
SERMON: “We Want to See Jesus”
OFFERING
Prayer of Dedication
PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION
Hymn 465: Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
BENEDICTION and THREEFOLD AMEN
Welcome and Offering Duty
Val Coltart, Elspeth McNay, Alistair Brown,
William Little, Patricia Jardine, Patricia McKenzie
WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS
INTIMATIONS
GUILD PRESBYTERIAL COUNCIL
The Guild Presbyterial Council will be holding a Guild 125th Anniversary Celebration at 2.00pm for 2.30pm today in the Easterbrook Hall. See the Notice Board for details.
MISSION AND DISCIPLESHIP COUNCIL
The Presbytery Mission and Discipleship Committee is holding a gathering with an environmental focus in Dunscore Church from 6.00pm to 9.00pm on Tuesday 30th April. See the Notice Board for details.
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 12-18th MAY 2013
Helpers are required to deliver and collect for the house to house collection in the parish – see notice board for details or speak to Heather Johnson. (Tel. 261627)
CONTACT
Material for the next issue of Contact is due today and can be handed in (or emailed) to Fiona Saddington or any member of the editorial team – but please, no later than 28th April. For this edition only, please do not put anything through Fiona’s door – either email or use pigeon hole No 25 in the Simmons Hall.
CRAFT FRIENDSHIP GROUP
This group will be meeting on Mondays (11.00am to 1.00pm) on various dates until the end of June. All are welcome but this time you are asked to bring your own work. Details may be had from Anita Stott (Tel. 255080). Dates will be in the Church Diary.
Church Diary
April/May
Sunday 28th April: – 2.30pm: The Guild Presbyterial Council will be holding a Guild 125th Anniversary Celebrations in the Easterbrook Hall today at 2.00pm. (See Notice Board for details)
Monday 29th April: – 11.00am: Craft Friendship Group.
Tuesday 30th April: - 6.00pm to 9.00pm: Presbytery Mission and Discipleship Committee Gathering in Dunscore Church.
Sunday 5th May: - 11.00am: Rev Liz Mack -Morning Worship. J-Max/K- Max/Crèche.
Sunday 12th May: – 11.00am: -Rev Liz Mack – Morning Worship. J-Max/K- Max/Crèche.
Sunday 12th May -Saturday 18th May:- Christian Aid Week. See Notice Board for details.
Monday 13th May: – 11.00am: Craft Friendship Group
3.00pm – 4.00pm : Blythswood Care Truck at Tesco Car Park.
Sunday 19th May: – 11.00am: Rev Liz Mack – Morning Worship. J-Max K- Max/Crèche.
Monday 20th May: – 11.00am: Craft Friendship Group.
Sunday 26th May: – 11.00am: Morning Worship. JMax/K- Max/Crèche.
Intimations should be conveyed, preferably in writing, to the Session Clerk, Tom Bryden by the previous Sunday.
If you know of anyone in hospital or needing a visit or for any pastoral help please call Rev Liz Mack: -
Tel 01387 264847 or Mobile 07786 723 657
or email:- mackliz@btinternet.com
21st April 2013
Order of Service
Welcome and Intimations
Call to Worship
Hymn 124: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation
PRAYERS OF APPROACH AND CONFESSION
LORD’S PRAYER
CHILDRENS’ TALK
Hymn 555: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
First Reading: Luke Ch. 15 vv 11 – 24
Hymn 399: My song is love unknown
Second Reading: Romans Ch.8 vv 31 – 39
PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION
Hymn 547: What a friend we have in Jesus
SERMON
OFFERING
Prayer of Dedication
Hymn 153: Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father
BENEDICTION and THREEFOLD AMEN
The reader today is Scott Carroll
Welcome and Offering Duty
Ann Beggs, Ross Fraser, John Alexander,
Colin Irving, Shona McNaught, Fiona Saddington
WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS
This morning we are very pleased to welcome Rev. Mark Smith to the pulpit.
INTIMATIONS
GUILD PRESBYTERIAL COUNCIL
The Guild Presbyterial Council will be holding a Guild 125th Anniversary Celebration at 2.00pm on Sunday 28th April in the Easterbrook Hall. See the Notice Board for details.
MISSION AND DISCIPLESHIP COUNCIL
The Presbytery Mission and Discipleship Committee is holding a gathering with an environmental focus in Dunscore Church from 6.00pm to 9.00pm on Tuesday 30th April. See the Notice Board for details.
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK. 12-18th. MAY 2013
Helpers are required to deliver and collect for the house to house collection in the parish – see notice board for details or speak to Heather Johnson. (Tel. 261627)
PARISH VISITING LIST
Any elders who have identified members who would like to be added to the visiting list and have not yet passed these names to Rev. Liz Mack are asked to let her know as soon as possible and preferably before the next meeting of the visiting team on 24th April.
CONTACT
Material for the next issue of Contact is now due and can be handed in (or emailed) to Fiona Saddington or any member of the editorial team – but please, no later than 28th April.
For this edition only, please do not put anything through Fiona’s door – either email or use pigeon hole No 25 in the Simmons Hall.
Church Diary
April/May
Wednesday 24th April: – 2.00pm: Good Companions. Speaker – Mary McLeod.
7.30pm: – Parish Visitors meeting in the Committee Room.
Thursday 25th April: – 8.00pm: After Eights. “The Nith Inshore Rescue.” Speaker – Alison Robertson.
Sunday 28th April: – 11.00a: Rev Liz Mack – Morning Worship. JMax / K Max /Crèche.
2.00pm: – Dumfries Presbyterial Council. Guild 125th Anniversary Celebrations in the Easterbrook Hall.
Tuesday 30th April: – 6.00pm to 9.00pm: Presbytery Mission and Discipleship Committee Gathering in Dunscore Church.
Sunday 5th May: – 11.00am: Rev Liz Mack – Morning Worship. JMax / K Max /Crèche.
Sunday 12th May: – 11.00am: Rev Liz Mack – Morning Worship. JMax / K Max /Crèche.
Sunday 12th May -Saturday 18th May: – Christian Aid Week. See Notice Board for details.
Monday 13th May: – 3.00pm – 4.00pm: Blythswood Care Truck at Tesco Car Park.
Sunday 19th May: – 11.00am: Rev Liz Mack – Morning Worship. JMax / K Max /Crèche.
Sunday 26th May: – 11.00am : Rev Liz Mack – Morning Worship. JMax / K Max /Crèche.
Intimations should be conveyed, preferably in writing, to the Session Clerk, Tom Bryden by the previous Sunday
If you know of anyone in hospital or needing a visit or for any pastoral help please call Rev Liz Mack: -
Tel 01387 264847 or Mobile 07786 723 657
or email:- mackliz@btinternet.com
14 April 2013
ORDER of SERVICE
Welcome and Intimations
Call to Worship
Hymn 63: All people that on earth do dwell
PRAYERS AND LORD’S PRAYER
CHILDRENS’ SPOT
Hymn 544 (verses 1 – 3): When I needed a neighbour
First Reading: John Ch. 10 vv 1 – 16
Hymn 462: The King of Love my Shepherd is
Second Reading: 1st Peter Ch, 5 vv 1 – 4
Hymn 694:Brother, sister let me serve you
Sermon: “FEED my Sheep”
OFFERING
Prayer of Dedication
PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERSESSION
Hymn 502: Take my life, Lord, let it be
BENEDICTION and SUNG BLESSING
The reader today is Jane Marchbank
Welcome and Offering Duty
Mary Darroch, Anne Dunbar, Ann Wears,
David McNay, Margaret Newlands, Robin Braidwood
WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS
INTIMATIONS
KIRK SESSION
Agendas and minutes are in elders’ pigeon holes.
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 12-18th MAY 2013
Helpers are required to deliver and collect for the house to house collection in the parish – see notice board for details or Heather Johnson: – (Tel. 261627).
GUILD PRESBYTERIAL COUNCIL
The Guild Presbyterial Council will be holding a Guild 125th Anniversary Celebration at 2.00pm on Sunday 28th April in the Easterbrook Hall. See the Notice Board for details.
MISSION AND DISCIPLESHIP COUNCIL
The Presbytery Mission and Discipleship Committee is holding a gathering with an environmental focus in Dunscore Church from 6.00pm to 9.00pm on Tuesday 30th April. See the Notice Board for details.
HOME COMMUNIONS
Would elders please let Rev Liz Mack know as soon as possible of any members they know who would wish home Communion.
PARISH VISITING LIST
Any elders who have identified members who would like to be added to the visiting list and have not yet passed these names to Rev. Liz Mack are asked to let her know as soon as possible and preferably before the next meeting of the visiting team on 24th April.
CONTACT
Material for the next issue of Contact is now due and can be handed in (or emailed) to Fiona Saddington or any member of the editorial team – but please, no later than 28th April.
For this edition only, please do not put anything through Fiona’s door – either email or use pigeon hole No 25 in the Simmons Hall.
PASTORAL CARE
Rev. Liz Mack will be on holiday from 15th to 21st April inclusive. During this time any urgent pastoral matters will be dealt with by the Interim Moderator, Rev. Donald Campbell: – (Tel. 252965).
Church Diary
April/May
Tuesday 16th April: – 7.00pm: Kirk Session.
Sunday 21st April: – 11.00am: Rev. Mark Smith – Morning Worship. JMax / K Max /Crèche.
Wednesday 24th April: – 2.00pm: Good Companions. Speaker – Mary McLeod.
7.30pm : – Parish Visitors meeting in the Committee Room.
Thursday 25th April: – 8.00pm: After Eights. “The Nith Inshore Rescue.” – Speaker – Alison Robertson.
Sunday 28th April: – 11.00am: Rev Liz Mack – Morning Worship. JMax / K Max /Crèche.
2.00pm: – Dumfries Presbyterial Council. Guild 125th Anniversary Celebrations in the Easterbrook Hall.
Tuesday 30th April: – 6.00pm to 9.00pm : Presbytery Mission and Discipleship Committee Gathering in Dunscore Church.
Sunday 5th May: – 11.00am: Rev Liz Mack – Morning Worship. JMax / K Max /Crèche.
Sunday 12th May: – 11.00am: Rev Liz Mack – Morning Worship. JMax / K Max /Crèche.
Monday 13th May: -3.00pm – 4.00pm: Blythswood Care Truck at Tesco Car Park.
Intimations should be conveyed, preferably in writing, to the Session Clerk, Tom Bryden by the previous Sunday.
If you know of anyone in hospital or needing a visit or for any pastoral help please call Rev Liz Mack: -
Tel 01387 264847 or Mobile 07786 723 657
or email: – mackliz@btinternet.com