Summer 2025 Church Magazine
The latest edition of our church magazine is now available, with copies available at church services and during summer opening. You can also read it online by clicking on this link: SUMMER 2025 Church Magazine
The latest edition of our church magazine is now available, with copies available at church services and during summer opening. You can also read it online by clicking on this link: SUMMER 2025 Church Magazine
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name ;
make known among the nations what he has done.
Sing to him, sing praise to him ; tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory in his holy name.”
Greetings and Intimations
Address to Young People
Hymn CH4 194 This is the day
Reading Hosea 6 : 1 – 3 (Pew Bible Page 903)
Hymn CH 1 All people that on earth do dwell
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Mark 1 : 14 – 20 (Pew Bible Page 1002)
Hymn SoGP 112 We cannot measure how you heal
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 434 O Jesus I have promised
Benediction
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 93 Loving Shepherd of thy sheep
Prayer
Reading 1 Corinthians 13 : 4 – 7 (Pew Bible Page 1154)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn MP 673 There is a Redeemer
Benediction
Blythswood Christmas Shoe Box Appeal – Soup & Sandwich Lunch :
After morning today a simple Soup & Sandwich Lunch will be held in the Church Hall.
This will be followed by a short talk which will give details of how you can help with our efforts to provide boxes of basic essentials to deprived children and families in various parts of Europe.
We hope we can rely on your normal wonderful, commitment in helping to make Christmas more special for people who might otherwise receive no other gifts.
This event will replace the normal After Morning Worship Fellowship in the church.
Sunday Evening Services :
Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.
Sunday School :
Sunday School resumes next Sunday, 31 August. 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.
We would dearly love to see more children attending Sunday School. If you know of anyone who might be interested in attending, please encourage them to come along. Not only will they be given the sound basis of a Christian education, but they will also have fun.
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.
Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :
These services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening.
All are invited to attend.
New Communicant Members :
Any Adherent who would wish to become a full communicant member of the church should speak to the Minister at the end of the service or contact him by telephone. We would dearly love to see more Adherents take up full communicant membership of the church and take Communion.
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.
Church Magazine :
Copies of the latest edition of the magazine are now available in the Front Vestibule.
Please pick up your copy, and those for any of your friends, as you leave the church.
Many thanks to those who contributed items for this edition. Your contributions are very much appreciated.
Congregational Board and Kirk Session :
A meeting of the Congregational Board will take place in the Church on Thursday 28 August, commencing at 7.00 pm with a meeting of Kirk Session following thereafter.
All relevant papers will be issued before the meetings.
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name ;
make known among the nations what he has done.
Sing to him, sing praise to him ; tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory in his holy name.”
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 54 The Lord’s my Shepherd
Baptism of Ava Rowan Fazakas
Hymn CH4 796 The Lord bless you and keep you
Reading Deuteronomy 32 : 7 – 12 (Pew Bible Page 211)
Hymn CH 90 Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Mark 1 : 9 – 13 (Pew Bible Page 1002)
Hymn CH 92 Lord of all hopefulness
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 9 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Benediction
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 54 Bind us together, Lord
Prayer
Reading 1 Corinthians 13 : 1 – 3 (Pew Bible Page 1153)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 32 Immortal, invisible, God only wise
Benediction
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, and Juice will be served in the Church. Please stay behind for as long or short a time as you can manage and enjoy a time of fellowship with other members of the congregation and with visitors to our church.
Sunday Evening Services :
Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.
Sunday School :
The Sunday School is closed for the summer holiday period. Classes will resume on Sunday 31 August.
We would dearly love to see more children attending Sunday School. If you know of anyone who might be interested in attending, please encourage them to come along. Not only will they be given the sound basis of a Christian education, but they will also have fun.
Ladies’ Bible Study Group :
The Ladies’ Bible Study Group meetings resume on Tuesday 19 August.
The 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.
Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :
These services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening.
All are invited to attend.
New Communicant Members :
Any Adherent who would wish to become a full communicant member of the church should speak to the Minister at the end of the service or contact him by telephone. We would dearly love to see more Adherents take up full communicant membership of the church and take Communion.
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.
Church Magazine :
It is hoped that the Summer edition of the magazine will be published next Sunday, 24 August.
Congregational Board and Kirk Session :
A meeting of the Congregational Board will take place in the Church on Thursday 28 August, commencing at 7.00 pm with a meeting of Kirk Session following thereafter.
All relevant papers will be issued before the meetings.
Blythswood Christmas Shoe Box Appeal – Soup & Sandwich Lunch :
After morning worship on Sunday 24 August a simple Soup & Sandwich Lunch will be held in the Church Hall.
This will be followed by a short talk which will give details of how you can help with our efforts to provide boxes of basic essentials to deprived children and families in various parts of Europe.
We hope we can rely on your normal wonderful, commitment in helping to make Christmas more special for people who might otherwise receive no other gifts.
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name ;
make known among the nations what he has done.
Sing to him, sing praise to him ; tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory in his holy name.”
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 72 O God of Bethel !
Reading Proverbs 30 : 5 – 6 (Pew Bible Page 666)
Hymn CH4 21 Lord, teach me all your ways
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Revelation 10 : 1 – 11 (Pew Bible Page 1240)
Hymn CH4 599 Holy Spirit, hear us
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 374 To God be the glory !
Benediction
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 425 In Christ there is no East or West
Prayer
Reading 1 Corinthians 12 : 12 – 27 (Pew Bible Page 1153)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn SoGP 111 We are one in the Spirit
Benediction
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, and Juice will be served in the Church. Please stay behind for as long or short a time as you can manage and enjoy a time of fellowship with other members of the congregation and with visitors to our church.
Sunday Evening Services :
Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.
Sunday School :
The Sunday School is closed for the summer holiday period. Classes will resume on Sunday 31 August.
We would dearly love to see more children attending Sunday School. If you know of anyone who might be interested in attending, please encourage them to come along. Not only will they be given the sound basis of a Christian education, but they will also have fun.
Ladies’ Bible Study Group :
The Ladies’ Bible Study Group is now closed for the summer holiday period. Meetings of the group will restart on Tuesday 19 August.
Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :
These services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening.
All are invited to attend.
New Communicant Members :
Any Adherent who would wish to become a full communicant member of the church should speak to the Minister at the end of the service or contact him by telephone. We would dearly love to see more Adherents take up full communicant membership of the church and take Communion.
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.
Church Magazine :
Today is the closing date for submission of articles for the Summer magazine.
It is hoped that the Summer edition of the magazine will be published on Sunday 24 August.
Sunday 17 August – Baptism
During morning worship next Sunday, Sandor will baptise his fourth granddaughter, Ava Rowan Fazakas, the daughter of Tamas and Clare.
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name ;
make known among the nations what he has done.
Sing to him, sing praise to him ; tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory in his holy name.”
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH4 87 Lord, from the depths to thee I cried
Reading Jonah 2 (Pew Bible Page 927)
Hymn MP 288 I need thee every hour
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading 1 Corinthians 10 : 1 – 13 (Pew Bible Page 1151)
Hymn CH 81 My faith looks up to thee
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 571 Jesus, thou Joy of loving hearts (v 1-2)
Communion
Hymn CH 571 We taste thee, O thou living Bread (v 3-5)
Benediction
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 50 Be still, for the presence of the Lord
Prayer
Reading 1 Corinthians 11 : 23 – 29 (Pew Bible Page 1152)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 585 According to thy gracious word (Verses 1-3)
Communion
Hymn CH 585 When to the cross I turn mine eyes (Verses 4-6)
Benediction
Sunday 03 August – August Communion :
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated during both services today.
Individual disposable glasses and a sealed container of wine will be set out at each pew seat.
New Communicant Members :
Any Adherent who would wish to become a full communicant member of the church should speak to the Minister at the end of the service or contact him by telephone. We would dearly love to see more Adherents take up full communicant membership of the church and take Communion.
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, and Juice will be served in the Church. Please stay behind for as long or short a time as you can manage and enjoy a time of fellowship with other members of the congregation and with visitors to our church.
Sunday Evening Services :
Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.
Sunday School :
The Sunday School is closed for the summer holiday period. Classes will resume on Sunday 24 August.
We would dearly love to see more children attending Sunday School. If you know of anyone who might be interested in attending, please encourage them to come along. Not only will they be given the sound basis of a Christian education, but they will also have fun.
Ladies’ Bible Study Group :
The Ladies’ Bible Study Group is now closed for the summer holiday period. Meetings of the group will restart on Tuesday 19 August.
Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :
These services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening.
All are invited to attend.
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.
Summertime ! :
While our summer weather is unpredictable, you can safely predict that there will be a request for contributions to the Summer edition of the Church Magazine – and here it is !
As usual, articles can, for example, be on a favourite hymn or passage from the Bible, your favourite poem (or one of your own) a famous or less famous person, or any topic that you think would be of interest to those reading the magazine.
Contributions can be handwritten or typed and can be placed in the red magazine folder in the Front Vestibule. If articles are typed it would be appreciated if these could be emailed directly to wwm74marl@hotmail.com
We hope to publish this edition by Sunday 24 August, so contributions should be submitted please by next Sunday, 10 August.
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Shout with joy to God, all the earth !
Sing the glory of his name ; make his praise glorious !
Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds !
So great is your power.””
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 24 God is our refuge and our strength
Reading Psalm 69 : 1 – 13 (Pew Bible Page 583)
Hymn MP 31 Amazing grace
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Ephesians 1 : 3 – 14 (Pew Bible Page 1173)
Hymn CH 76 Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 374 To God be the glory !
Benediction
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 695 Abide with me
Prayer
Reading 1 Corinthians 10 : 14 – 22 (Pew Bible Page 1151)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 434 O Jesus I have promised
Benediction
Preparatory Service :
Prior to the Communion Service to be held on Sunday 03 August, a Preparatory Service will be held in the church at 7.00 pm on Friday 01 August.
All members of the congregation are invited to attend.
Sunday 03 August – August Communion :
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated during both services next Sunday, 03 August.
Individual disposable glasses and a sealed container of wine will be set out at each pew seat.
Those intending to take Communion are asked to bring their own piece of bread
New Communicant Members :
Any Adherent who would wish to become a full communicant member of the church should speak to the Minister at the end of the service or contact him by telephone. We would dearly love to see more Adherents take up full communicant membership of the church and take Communion on 03 August.
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, Juice, and biscuits will be served in the Church. Please stay behind for as long or short a time as you can manage and enjoy a time of fellowship with other members of the congregation and with visitors to our church.
Sunday Evening Services :
Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.
Sunday School :
The Sunday School is closed for the summer holiday period. Classes will resume on Sunday 24 August.
We would dearly love to see more children attending Sunday School. If you know of anyone who might be interested in attending, please encourage them to come along. Not only will they be given the sound basis of a Christian education, but they will also have fun.
Ladies’ Bible Study Group :
The Ladies’ Bible Study Group is now closed for the summer holiday period. Meetings of the group will restart on Tuesday 19 August.
Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :
These services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening.
All are invited to attend.
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.
Summertime ! :
While our summer weather is unpredictable, you can safely predict that there will be a request for contributions to the Summer edition of the Church Magazine – and here it is !
As usual, articles can, for example, be on a favourite hymn or passage from the Bible, your favourite poem (or one of your own) a famous or less famous person, or any topic that you think would be of interest to those reading the magazine.
Contributions can be handwritten or typed and can be placed in the red magazine folder in the Front Vestibule. If articles are typed it would be appreciated if these could be emailed directly to wwm74marl@hotmail.com
We hope to publish this edition by Sunday 24 August, so contributions should be submitted please by Sunday 10 August.
Retiral Offering for July :
A Retiral Offering will be taken at the end of both services today.
This collection will go towards the costs of major projects in our church buildings.
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Shout with joy to God, all the earth !
Sing the glory of his name ; make his praise glorious !
Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds !
So great is your power.””
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 388 The King of Love my Shepherd is
Reading Psalm 133 (Pew Bible Page 625)
Hymn CH 74 Be thou my vision
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Colossians 3 : 12 – 15 (Pew Bible Page 1184)
Hymn CH4 694 Brother, sister, let me serve you
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 360 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
Benediction
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 74 Show me thy ways, O Lord
Prayer
Reading 1 Corinthians 9 : 24 – 27 (Pew Bible Page 1150)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn MP 153 For the fruits of his creation
Benediction
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, Juice, and biscuits will be served in the Church. Please stay behind for as long or short a time as you can manage and enjoy a time of fellowship with other members of the congregation and with visitors to our church.
Sunday School :
The Sunday School is closed for the summer holiday period. Classes will resume on Sunday 24 August.
We would dearly love to see more children attending Sunday School. If you know of anyone who might be interested in attending, please encourage them to come along. Not only will they be given the sound basis of a Christian education, but they will also have fun.
Ladies’ Bible Study Group :
The Ladies’ Bible Study Group is now closed for the summer holiday period. Meetings of the group will restart on Tuesday 19 August.
Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :
These services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening.
All are invited to attend.
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.
Summertime ! :
While our summer weather is unpredictable, you can safely predict that there will be a request for contributions to the Summer edition of the Church Magazine – and here it is !
As usual, articles can, for example, be on a favourite hymn or passage from the Bible, your favourite poem (or one of your own) a famous or less famous person, or any topic that you think would be of interest to those reading the magazine.
Contributions can be handwritten or typed and can be placed in the red magazine folder in the Front Vestibule. If articles are typed it would be appreciated if these could be emailed directly to wwm74marl@hotmail.com
We hope to publish this edition by Sunday 24 August, so contributions should be submitted please by Sunday 10 August.
Retiral Offering for July :
A Retiral Offering will be taken at the end of both services next Sunday, 27 July.
This collection will go towards the costs of major projects in our church buildings.
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Shout with joy to God, all the earth !
Sing the glory of his name ; make his praise glorious !
Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds !
So great is your power.””
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH4 530 O Lord, thou art my God and King
Reading 1 Chronicles 4 : 9 – 10 (Pew Bible Page 405)
Hymn CH 420 The Church’s one foundation
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Matthew 5 : 5 – 15 (Pew Bible Page 968)
Hymn MP 456 Make me a channel of your peace
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 212 I heard the voice of Jesus say
Benediction
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 760 When you walk with the Lord
Prayer
Reading 1 Corinthians 4 : 1 – 5 (Pew Bible Page 1146)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 591 I’m not ashamed to own my Lord
Benediction
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, Juice, and biscuits will be served in the Church. Please stay behind for as long or short a time as you can manage and enjoy a time of fellowship with other members of the congregation and with visitors to our church.
Sunday Evening Services :
Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.
Sunday School :
The Sunday School is closed for the summer holiday period. Classes will resume on Sunday 24 August.
Ladies’ Bible Study Group :
The Ladies’ Bible Study Group is now closed for the summer holiday period. Meetings of the group will restart on Tuesday 19 August.
Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :
These services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening.
All are invited to attend.
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.
Summertime ! :
While our summer weather is unpredictable, you can safely predict that there will be a request for contributions to the Summer edition of the Church Magazine – and here it is !
As usual, articles can, for example, be on a favourite hymn or passage from the Bible, your favourite poem (or one of your own) a famous or less famous person, or any topic that you think would be of interest to those reading the magazine.
Contributions can be handwritten or typed and can be placed in the red magazine folder in the Front Vestibule. If articles are typed it would be appreciated if these could be emailed directly to wwm74marl@hotmail.com
We hope to publish this edition by Sunday 24 August, so contributions should be submitted please by Sunday 10 August.
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Shout with joy to God, all the earth !
Sing the glory of his name ; make his praise glorious !
Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds !
So great is your power.””
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 68 Thou art before me , Lord
Reading Psalm 139 : 1 – 10 (Pew Bible Page 628)
Hymn CH 352 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty !
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Matthew 21 : 28 – 32 (Pew Bible Page 989)
Hymn CH4 97 O God, you search me and you know me
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 10 Christ is made the sure foundation
Benediction
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH4 600 Spirit of God, unseen as the wind
Prayer
Reading 1 Corinthians 3 : 16 – 22 (Pew Bible Page 1146)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 35 O worship the King all-glorious above
Benediction
After Morning Worship Fellowship :
After our Morning Worship today, Tea , Coffee, Juice, and biscuits will be served in the Church. Please stay behind for as long or short a time as you can manage and enjoy a time of fellowship with other members of the congregation and with visitors to our church.
Sunday Evening Services :
Evening services are held in the church each Sunday and commence at 6.00 pm.
Sunday School :
The Sunday School is closed for the summer holiday period. Classes will resume on Sunday 24 August.
Ladies’ Bible Study Group :
The Ladies’ Bible Study Group is now closed for the summer holiday period. Meetings of the group will restart on Tuesday 19 August.
Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :
These services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening.
All are invited to attend.
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.
Rev Beckie Bartocho will be inducted, God willing, to Kilmuir and Stenscholl Church of Scotland on Saturday 28 June at 2pm. The service can be viewed via zoom on this link to the congregation’s Facebook page:
Do join us if you can to encourage Beckie and her new congregation, and pray for God’s blessing on her ministry.