Intimations
SUNDAY 26th May 2013
ORDER of SERVICE
Welcome and Intimations
Introduction
Hymn:- Hosanna, hosanna
Children’s Talk
PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER
Hymn 65:- Jubilate
Introduction to Reading
Reading:- Genesis 9 – Rainbow in the sky (Emma Walter)
Children’s Song:- The Rainbow Song
Children’s Promises
Junior Praise 160:- Majesty
Introduction to reading and drama
Reading:- Luke Ch 11 vs 5 – 13 (Kirsty Irving)
Drama by J-Max and K-Max: Knock Knock
Conclusion
Hymn 189:- Be still for the presence of the Lord
Offering
Prayers
Hymn 804:- You shall go out with joy
Blessing: May the Lord (Tune Edelweiss)
Welcome and Offering Duty
Heather Johnson, David Johnson, Margaret Leys
Sarah Crossan, Anita Stott, Robin Braidwood
WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS
INTIMATIONS
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.
FAVOURITE HYMNS
During July services the Rev. Mack will try to fit in some of the Hymns which have been submitted as your favourites. There is still time until the end of June to place your choices (with reasons) in the Box at the front door.
SUMMER SERVICES TEA ROTA
Please add your name to the list in the Simmons Hall if you are willing to volunteer for the tea rota. Many thanks.
Church Diary
May/June
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 Afternoon Communion 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. Sunday School Prize Giving. “Fathers’ Day” (J-Max/K-Max/Crèche). Summer ‘After Service’ teas and coffees
will begin from today.
Thursday 20th June:- 7.00pm: Kirk Session.
Sunday 23rd June:- 11.00am: Rev Liz Mack – Morning Worship. (J-Max/K-Max/Crèche) Tea & Coffee after service
Monday 24th June:- 11.00am: Craft Friendship Group
Sunday 30th June:- 11.00am: Rev Liz Mack – Morning Worship. (J-Max/K-Max/Crèche) Tea & Coffee after service
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 is presently on holiday until 30th May
During that time pastoral care will be provided by
Rev Donald Campbell (tel.252965).
19th May 2013
ORDER OF SERVICE
Pentecost
Welcome and Intimations
Call to worship
Hymn 739:- The Church’s One Foundation
PRAYERS AND LORD’S PRAYER
CHILDRENS’ TALK
Hymn 599: - Holy Spirit Hear Us
First Reading: - Acts Ch.2 vv 1-8
Hymn 603: - For your Gift of God the Second
Second Reading:-Acts Ch.2 vv 13-18 and 37-41
Hymn 595:- O Breath of Life
SERMON
OFFERING
All sing seated during the Offering twice: -
Hymn 619:- Spirit of the Living God
Prayer of Dedication
PRAYERS OF THANKS AND INTERCESSION
Hymn 511:- Thy Hand O Lord has
BENEDICTION and SUNG BLESSING
The Reader today is: – Margaret Stockdale
Welcome and Offering Duty
John Hastings, Thelma Buisson Olive Woods, Bill Riddick, Anne Walter, Janet Nye
INTIMATIONS
MUSICAL EVENING
A Musical Evening in aid of the Church Organ Fund is to be held at 7.00pm on Saturday 1st June, ticket 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.
FAVOURITE HYMNS
During July services the Rev. Mack will try to fit in some of the Hymns which have been submitted as your favourites. There is still time until the end of June to place your choices (with reasons) in the Box at the front door.
DEACONS’ COURT
Minutes for the last Deacons’ Court meeting are in the pigeon holes and at the rear of the church Hall for collection.
Church Diary
May/June
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. Tea& coffee following service.
Saturday 1st June:- 7.00pm: Musical Evening in aid of the Church Organ Fund.
Sunday 2nd June: – 11.00am: Rev Liz Mack – Morning Worship. JMax/KMax/Crèche.
Sunday 9th June: – Rev Liz Mack – Sacrament of Holy Communion at 11.00 am in Church. (JMax/KMax/Crèche) The Kirk Session will meet at 10.45am.
Afternoon 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. Sunday School Prize Giving. “Fathers Day”. JMax/K Max/Crèche. Summer ‘after Service’ teas and coffees will begin from today.
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 07786723657
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
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