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When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?

MORNING SERVICE

Greetings and Intimations

Childrens’ Address

Hymn    CH                                                                           

Reading                                   Genesis 18 : 1 – 15 (Pew Bible Page 17)

Hymn    CH                                                   

Prayer

Offering                                 

Prayer

Reading                                   Matthew 9 : 27 – 33 (Pew Bible Page 974)                                       

Hymn    CH                                       

Sermon

Hymn    CH

Benediction

EVENING SERVICE

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                                                             

Prayer

Offering                                 

Reading                          Revelation 11 : 15 – 19 (Pew Bible Page 1241)

Sermon

The Lord’s Prayer

Hymn                                                            

Benediction

After Morning Worship Fellowship : After 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.

Crèche:    There is a crèche in the Church Hall behind the Church if anyone wishes to leave their children there during the morning service.

Sunday School meets every Sunday during the school term.   They meet initially in the Church before moving to the Church Hall.

Youth Fellowship will meet in the Church Hall from 7.15 to 8.30 pm tonight.

The Ladies’ Bible Study Group  meets in the Church Hall on Tuesdays  from 10.30 am to 12.00 noon.   All ladies welcome.

The Prayer Fellowship group meets in the Church Hall at 6.30 pm this coming Tuesday evening.   All are welcome to attend.

Coffee Mornings :  Coffee Mornings, in aid of church funds  are held in the Church Hall each Thursday from 10.30 – 12.00  Please come and support this fund raising initiative.

Kirk Session  : A meeting of Kirk Session will be held in the Manse at 7.30 pm on Thursday 27 June.   Minutes and Agenda will be available next Sunday.

Holidays : The holiday period will soon be upon us and members of the congregation will be visiting many different parts of the country.   If anyone visits a church elsewhere and finds that, like Portree Parish Church, spare copies of a magazine are available to visitors then the Magazine Committee would be extremely grateful to receive a copy.   These can provide ideas for future articles in our own magazine

Any magazines obtained can be placed in the Magazine Folder in the Front Vestibule.

Sunday 23 June  –  Family Service :   Sunday School and Youth Fellowship close for the summer holidays on this date.   The morning service will be a Family Service.  As well as involving contributions to the worship by the children, the service will include the annual prize-giving ceremony for our young people.

CONGREGATIONAL MEAL

Sandor, Susan and their family wish to invite all members of the congregation to join them for a Soup & Pudding Lunch in the Church Hall after morning worship on Sunday 23 June.

The food for the event will be supplied by the Fazakas family with assistance from the Ladies’ Bible Study Group (although further donations of food would be gratefully accepted).

The event will provide another opportunity for a time of fellowship together and a first opportunity for the congregation to meet Hanna and her proud parents, Szende and Ferenc.

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?

MORNING SERVICE

 

Hymn    CH      1                    All people that on earth do dwell

Prayers

Childrens’Address

Hymn    CH  475                    We have heard the joyful sound !     

Reading                                   Psalm 19 : 1 – 16 (Pew Bible Page 617)

Hymn    CH  506                    O God of our divided world

Reading                                   Mark 2 : 23 – 28 (Pew Bible Page 1004)

Sermon   

Hymn    CH  440                    Lift up your hearts !

Intimations

Offering

Prayers

The Lord’s Prayer

Hymn    CH  420                    The Church’s one foundation

Benediction

EVENING SERVICE

 

Hymn    CH  295        Where high the heavenly temple stands                   

Prayer

Reading                       Genesis 3 : (Pew Bible Page 5)

Sermon

Hymn   CH  354         Glory be to God the father    

Intimations

Offering

Prayers

The Lord’s Prayer

Hymn  CH  635         Almighty God, thy word is cast

Benediction

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Minister’s Visit to Nepal : As part of his responsibilities as a member of the Church of Scotland’s World Mission Council, Sandor is a representative of the Church of Scotland at the General Assembly of the APC in Nepal.  He will also visit other areas in which the Church of Scotland has a particular interest.   He will return on 11 June.

We are delighted to welcome back Rev. David Kellas who will lead us in worship today.   Rev. Kellas will also take the service at Budhmor at 3.00pm this afternoon.

Pastoral Matters during the Minister’s Absence : During Sandor’s absence, urgent pastoral matters will be dealt with by Rev Geoff  McKee.   In such cases please contact the Session Clerk (01478 650405) or the Rev McKee on  01470 521457.

After Morning Worship Fellowship : After 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.

Crèche:    There is a crèche in the Church Hall behind the Church if anyone wishes to leave their children there during the morning service.

Sunday School meets every Sunday during the school term.   They meet initially in the Church before moving to the Church Hall.

Youth Fellowship will meet in the Church Hall from 7.15 to 8.30 pm tonight.

The Ladies’ Bible Study Group  meets in the Church Hall on Tuesdays  from 10.30 am to 12.00 noon.   All ladies welcome.

The Prayer Fellowship  group meets in the Church Hall eachTuesday evening.   During Sandor’s absence the meetings will start at 6.30 pm.

All are welcome to attend.

Congregational Board :  A meeting of the Congregational Board will be held in the Manse at 7.30 pm on Thursday 13 June.

Coffee Mornings :  Coffee Mornings, in aid of church funds  are held in the Church Hall each Thursday from 10.30 – 12.00

Further volunteers to help with the rota for these events are still sought.

Anyone willing to assist or wishing further details should contact Liz MacDonald (01478 612374)

It is hoped that this venture will be well supported by both the congregation, the local community and also that it will attract visitors to our island.

Holidays : The holiday period will soon be upon us and members of the congregation will be visiting many different parts of the country.   If anyone visits a church elsewhere and finds that, like Portree Parish Church, spare copies of a magazine are available to visitors then the Magazine Committee would be extremely grateful to receive a copy.   These can provide  ideas for future articles in our own magazine

Any magazines obtained can be placed in the Magazine Folder in the Front Vestibule.

 

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?

MORNING SERVICE

Hymn    CH  390                    O greatly blest the people are

Prayers

Childrens’Address

Hymn    CH  501                    Far round the world              

Reading                                   Exodus 20 : 1 – 18 (Pew Bible Page 77)

Hymn    CH  504                    O God of love, O King of peace

Reading                                   Luke 10 : 25 – 37 (Pew Bible Page 1042)

Sermon   

Hymn    CH  462                    Take my life and let it be

Intimations

Offering

Prayers

The Lord’s Prayer

Hymn    CH  360                    Praise my soul, the King of heaven

Benediction

EVENING SERVICE

Hymn    CH  293        The Saviour died, but rose again                  

Prayer

Reading                       Genesis 2 : (Pew Bible Page 4)

Sermon

Hymn   MP  673         There is a Redeemer 

Intimations

Offering

Prayers

The Lord’s Prayer

Hymn  CH  634         May the Grace of Christ

Benediction

Minister’s Visit to Nepal : As part of his responsibilities as a member of the Church of Scotland’s World Mission Council, Sandor is a representative of the Church of Scotland at the General Assembly of the APC in Nepal.  He will also visit other areas in which the Church of Scotland has a particular interest.   He will return on 11 June.

We are delighted to welcome back Rev. David Kellas who will lead us in worship today and next Sunday

David Kellas will also take the afternoon service at Budhmor on 9 June.

Pastoral Matters during the Minister’s Absence : During Sandor’s absence, urgent pastoral matters will be dealt with by Rev Geoff  McKee.   In such cases please contact the Session Clerk (01478 650405) or the

Rev McKee on  01470 521457.

After Morning Worship Fellowship : After 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.

Crèche:    There is a crèche in the Church Hall behind the Church if anyone wishes to leave their children there during the morning service.

Sunday School meets every Sunday during the school term.   They meet initially in the Church before moving to the Church Hall.

Youth Fellowship will meet in the Church Hall from 7.15 to 8.30 pm tonight.

The Ladies’ Bible Study Group  meets in the Church Hall on Tuesdays  from 10.30 am to 12.00 noon.   All ladies welcome.

The Prayer Fellowship  group meets in the Church Hall eachTuesday evening.   During Sandor’s absence the meetings will start at 6.30 pm.

All are welcome to attend.

Coffee Mornings :  Coffee Mornings, in aid of church funds  are held in the Church Hall each Thursday from 10.30 – 12.00

Further volunteers to help with the rota for these events are still sought.

Anyone willing to assist or wishing further details should contact Liz MacDonald (01478 612374)

It is hoped that this venture will be well supported by both the congregation, the local community and also that it will attract visitors to our island.

Christian Aid Envelopes :   There will be a final opportunity today to make a donation to Christian Aid.   Spare envelopes are available in the Front Vestibule if you have forgotten to bring the one which was enclosed in your copy of the Church Magazine.

Holidays : The holiday period will soon be upon us and members of the congregation will be visiting many different parts of the country.   If anyone visits a church elsewhere and finds that, like Portree Parish Church, spare copies of a magazine are available to visitors then the Magazine Committee would be extremely grateful to receive a copy.   These can provide  ideas for future articles in our own magazine

Any magazines obtained can be placed in the Magazine Folder in the Front Vestibule.

“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”

MORNING SERVICE

 

Greetings and Intimations

Children and the Challenge of Talents

Hymn    CH  467                    Take our gifts, O loving Jesus                      

Reading                                   Ezekiel 37 : 1 – 14 (Pew Bible Page 868)

Hymn    CH  387                    The Lord’s my Shepherd      

Prayer

Offering                                 

Prayer

Reading                                   Acts 2 : 1 – 14 (Pew Bible Page 1093)                                              

Hymn    CH  286                    The Head that once was crowned . . . .         

Sermon

Hymn    CH  296                    Rejoice, the Lord is King       

Benediction

 

WELCOME !  We are delighted to have you worshipping with us today.  Please sit wherever you wish.  Large print hymn books are available at the church door –  please ask if you require one.  An Induction Loop system is also in use –  you should adjust your hearing aid to the appropriate ‘T’ setting.  A Visitors’ Book is in the vestibule if you would wish to sign it.  The Minister or an elder will be happy to pray for anyone after the service.

Minister’s Visit to Nepal : As part of his responsibilities as a member of the Church of Scotland’s World Mission Council, Sandor is a representative of the Church of Scotland at the General Assembly of the APC in Nepal.  He will also visit other areas in which the Church of Scotland has a particular interest.   He will return on 11 June.   Kirk Session has approved the following arrangements for services on the three Sundays when Sandor will be absent :-

Sunday 26 May :   Morning Worship  – Rev. John Murray

This will be followed at 12.30 pm by a Gaelic Service.

Evening Worship  –  Bill Marshall

Sunday 2 June  :    Morning & Evening Worship  –  Rev. David Kellas

Sunday 9 June  :    Morning & Evening Worship  –  Rev. David Kellas

 

David Kellas will also take the Sunday afternoon service at Budhmor.

 

EVENING SERVICE

 

Greetings and Intimations

Prayer

Hymn    MP  237        Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty !                     

Prayer

Offering                                 

Reading                       Matthew 28 : 16 – 20 (Pew Bible Page 1001)

Sermon

The Lord’s Prayer

Hymn   MP  142         Father, we love You                          

Benediction

 

Pastoral Matters during the Minister’s Absence : During Sandor’s absence, urgent pastoral matters will be dealt with by Rev Geoff  McKee.   In such cases please contact the Session Clerk (01478 650405) or the

Rev McKee on  01470 521457.

 

After Morning Worship Fellowship : After Morning Worship today     Tea , Coffee, Juice and biscuits will be served in the Church Hall. 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.

 

Crèche:    There is a crèche in the Church Hall behind the Church if anyone wishes to leave their children there during the morning service.

 

Sunday School meets every Sunday during the school term.   They meet initially in the Church before moving to the Church Hall.

 

Youth Fellowship will meet in the Church Hall from 7.15 to 8.30 pm tonight.

 

The Ladies’ Bible Study Group  meets in the Church Hall on Tuesdays  from 10.30 am to 12.00 noon.   All ladies welcome.

 

The Prayer Fellowship :From this Tuesday until Autumn the group will meet in the Church Hall.   During Sandor’s absence the meetings will start at 6.30 pm.   All are welcome to attend.

 

Retiral Offering :  A Retiral Offering will be taken at both services today.   This collection will go towards the costs of major projects in our church buildings.

 

Coffee Mornings :  Coffee Mornings, in aid of church funds  are held in the Church Hall each Thursday from 10.30 – 12.00

Further volunteers to help with the rota for these events are still sought.

Anyone willing to assist or wishing further details should contact Liz MacDonald (01478 612374)

It is hoped that this venture will be well supported by both the congregation, the local community and also that it will attract visitors to our island.

 

Christian Aid Envelopes :   These should be placed in the large box which can be found in the Front Vestibule.

Envelopes should be returned by today please.

 

Holidays : The holiday period will soon be upon us and members of the congregation will be visiting many different parts of the country.   If anyone visits a church elsewhere and finds that, like PortreeParishChurch, spare copies of a magazine are available to visitors then the Magazine Committee would be extremely grateful to receive a copy.   These can provide  ideas for future articles in our own magazine

Any magazines obtained can be placed in the Magazine Folder in the Front Vestibule.

“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”

MORNING SERVICE

Greetings and Intimations

Childrens’ Address

Hymn    CH                                                                           

Reading                                   Genesis 11 : 1 – 9 (Pew Bible Page 12)

Hymn    CH                                                   

Prayer

Offering                                 

Prayer

Reading                                   Acts 2 : 1 – 13 (Pew Bible Page 1093)                                              

Hymn    CH                                                   

Sermon

Hymn    CH                                       

Benediction

WELCOME !  We are delighted to have you worshipping with us today.  Please sit wherever you wish.  Large print hymn books are available at the church door –  please ask if you require one.  An Induction Loop system is also in use –  you should adjust your hearing aid to the appropriate ‘T’ setting.  A Visitors’ Book is in the vestibule if you would wish to sign it.  The Minister or an elder will be happy to pray for anyone after the service.

After Morning Worship Fellowship : After 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.

Crèche:    There is a crèche in the Church Hall behind the Church if anyone wishes to leave their children there during the morning service.

Sunday School meets every Sunday during the school term.   They meet initially in the Church before moving to the Church Hall.

Youth Fellowship will meet in the Church Hall from 7.15 to 8.30 pm tonight.

EVENING SERVICE

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                                                             

Prayer

Offering                                 

Reading                          Revelation 10 (Pew Bible Page 1240)

Sermon

The Lord’s Prayer

Hymn                                                            

Benediction

The Ladies’ Bible Study Group  meets in the Church Hall on Tuesdays  from 10.30 am to 12.00 noon.   All ladies welcome.

The Prayer Fellowship group meets in the Manse at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening.   All are welcome to attend.

Minister’s Visit to Nepal : As part of his responsibilities as a member of the Church of Scotland’s World Mission Council, Sandor will be a representative of the Church of Scotland at the forthcoming General Assembly of the APC in Nepal.  He will also visit other areas in which the Church of Scotland has a particular interest.   He will leave on 23 May and return on 11 June.   Kirk Session has approved the following arrangements for services on the three Sundays when Sandor will be absent :-

Sunday 26 May :   Morning Worship  – Rev. John Murray

This will be followed at 12.30 pm by a Gaelic Service.

This service is open to all, from any church, who would wish to attend.  Please inform anyone you know who might be interested in attending.

Evening Worship  –  Bill Marshall

Sunday 2 June  :    Morning & Evening Worship  –  Rev. David Kellas

Sunday 9 June  :    Morning & Evening Worship  –  Rev. David Kellas

David Kellas will also take the Sunday afternoon service at Budhmor.

Coffee Mornings :  Coffee Mornings, in aid of church funds  are held in the Church Hall each Thursday from 10.30 – 12.00

Further volunteers to help with the rota for these events are still sought.

Anyone willing to assist or wishing further details should contact Liz MacDonald (01478 612374)

It is hoped that this venture will be well supported by both the congregation, the local community and also that it will attract visitors to our island.

Christian Aid Envelopes :   These should be placed in the large box which can be found in the Front Vestibule.

Envelopes should be returned by Sunday 26 May please.

Retiral Offering :  A Retiral Offering will be taken at both services

on Sunday 26 May.   This collection will go towards the costs of major projects in our church buildings.

Scottish Womens’ Convention :  The SWC are holding a series of local meetings to consult with women on a variety of topics including Welfare Benefits ; Caring Responsibilities ; Health ; Education ; Housing ; Communities.  These are FREE events.

There will be meetings in Aros on Thursday 23 May from 11.30  – 2.30 pm  or  5.30 – 7.30pm. (There are also meetings in Kyle and Breakish).

See the notice in the Front Vestibule.

For more information or to register to attend (for catering purposes only) please email info@scottishwomensconvention.org or call 0141 339 4797