Sunday 15 December 2024 – Third Sunday in Advent
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“The angel said to them, Do not be afraid.
I bring you good news of great joy
that will be for all people.
Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you ;
He is Christ the Lord”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Lighting of the Third Advent Candle
Hymn CH 182 Angels from the realms of glory
Reading Isaiah 61 : 10 – 11 (Pew Bible Page 748)
Hymn CH 72 O God of Bethel !
Prayer
Offering
Prayer
Reading Luke 11 : 1 – 13 (Pew Bible Page 1047)
Hymn CH 165 O come, O come, Emmanuel
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 179 See ! in yonder manger low
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 92 Lord of all hopefulness
Prayer
Reading Psalm 143 (Pew Bible Page 630)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 194 Love came down at Christmas
Benediction
Today’s Playlists
To see David’s playlists of Christian music for today’s services click here: Sunday 15th Dec Playlist
INTIMATIONS
Covid :
While Covid is still present in the community, the majority of our congregation are now fully vaccinated against the virus.
The wearing of these face coverings will now be a matter of personal choice.
Soup & Mince Pie Lunch :
All members of the congregation are invited to the above event which will take place in the Church Hall after morning worship today.
Sunday Evening Services :
Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.
Sunday School :
The group meets every Sunday during the school term. They meet initially in the Church before moving to the Church Hall.
If required, a crèche facility is available.
Sunday School will close today for the Christmas holiday period.
Classes will resume on Sunday 12 January 2025
Ladies’ Bible Study Group :
The Ladies’ Bible Study Group meets in the Hall at 10.30 am each Tuesday. The group will be delighted to welcome any new ladies who would want to join them in fellowship and friendship.
The group meetings will close next Tuesda,y 17 December for the Christmas holiday period.
Meetings will resume on Tuesday 07 January 2025
Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :
These services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening.
All are invited to attend.
The last service before the winter break will be held next Tuesday, 17 December.
Services will resume on Tuesday 18 March 2025
Pastoral Visits : The Minister asks that he be kept informed of any member of the congregation who is ill, in hospital or would welcome a visit from him.
FreeWill Offering Envelopes for 2025 :
Individual boxes of these envelopes are available for collection by those who contribute via the FWO scheme.
Anyone wishing to join the scheme and receive envelopes for their weekly offerings should see Bill.
Life and Work 2025 :
Anyone wishing to take out a subscription to the Church of Scotland’s magazine
should contact Morna MacLaren. The cost, including postage, is £3.50 per monthly copy or £42.00 for the full year.
Pattern of Services for the Christmas / New Year Period.
Sunday 15 December
11.00 am Morning Worship (Followed by Soup & Mince Pies in Hall)
6.00 pm Evening Worship
Sunday 22 December
11.00 am Morning Worship
6.00 pm Evening Worship
Tuesday 24 December
7.00 pm Watchnight Service of Carols and readings
Wednesday 25 December
No Services
Sunday 29 December
11.00 am Morning Worship
6.00 pm Evening Worship
Wednesday 01 January 2025
12.00 noon New Year’s Day Service
Sunday 05 January 2025
11.00 am Morning Worship
6.00 pm Evening Worship
