Easter 2025 Church Magazine
In good time for Easter, our latest church magazine is now available on this link: Easter 2025
You can also collect a copy for yourself or anyone you’d like to share it with at any of our church services-please do!
News
Sunday 13 April 2025 – Palm Sunday
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the Lord our Maker:
for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 1 All people that on earth do dwell
Reading Psalm 24 (Pew Bible Page 555)
Hymn CH 234 Ride on ! ride on in majesty
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Mark 11 : 1 – 26 (Pew Bible Page 1016)
Hymn CH 235 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 300 At the name of Jesus
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 506 How great thou art !
Prayer
Reading Romans 2 : 12 – 16 (Pew Bible Page 1129)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn MP 288 I need thee every hour
Benediction
Playlists for today’s services
You can see David’s playlists of Christian music for today’s services here: Sunday 13th April 2025 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.
Election of Rebeccah Bartocho :
Following Beckie’s preaching last Sunday as Sole Nominee and her being elected by the joint congregations of Portree and Kilmuir & Staffin, Members and Adherents were invited to sign the Call paper. Anyone who was not present last Sunday is invited to add their signature to the paper which is in the Front Vestibule.
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 :
Sunday School is now closed for the Easter holiday break. Classes resume on Sunday 27 April.
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.
Ladies’ Bible Study Group :
The Ladies’ Bible Study Group is closed for the Easter holiday period. Meetings will resume on Tuesday 22 April.
The Group meets in the Hall at 10.30 am each Tuesday and 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.
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 – Easter Edition
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.
Church Hall Cleaning Rota :
A new rota will be published in the near future and anyone who would be willing to give a little of their time to carry out cleaning in the Hall should give their name to Heather Quaye.
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 Easter Sunday 20 April.
Easter Celebrations :
The programme of events for the church during the Easter period are as follows.
Friday 18 April at 7.00 pm : Preparatory Service in the Church
Sunday 20 April at 5.50 am : Sunrise Service at the Lump
Sunday 20 April at 11.00 am : Morning Worship including the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Sunday 20 April at 12.00 noon : Tea, Coffee, Juice and Hot Cross Buns in the Church
Sunday 20 April at 3.00 pm : Wedding of Laura-Catherine MacLean and Vern Putter to which members of the congregation are welcome to attend.
Sunday 20 April at 6.00 pm : Evening Worship including the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Those members of the congregation wishing to take Communion next Sunday are asked to bring their own piece of bread .
Individual disposable glasses and a sealed container of wine will be distributed by the Elders
Sunday 06 April 2025
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the Lord our Maker:
for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Gathering and Intimations
Call to Worship (Responsive)
All Age Address
Hymn My God is so big !
Reading Isaiah 43 : 1 – 3 (Pew Bible Page 728)
Hymn CH4 512 To God be the glory
Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Reading Mark 4 : 35 – 41 (Pew Bible Page 1006)
Hymn CH4 600 Spirit of God, unseen as the wind
Sermon “Peace ! Be still !”
Offering
Prayer of Thanksgiving, Dedication and Intercession
Hymn CH4 737 Will your anchor hold in the storms of life
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 388 The King of Love my Shepherd is
Prayer
Readings Matthew 13 : 3 – 13 (Pew Bible Page 979) and
Luke 15 : 11 – 32 (Pew Bible Page 1049)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 92 Lord of all hopefulness
Benediction
Today’s Playlists
Please click here to see David’s playlists of Christian music for today’s services: 6th April 2025
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.
Arrangements for Worship Today :
Rev Rebeccah Bartocho, our Sole Nominee, will lead worship at the morning service. Immediately following this service Voting Cards will be collected and then taken to the Church Hall for counting. Members of both Kirk Session should go to the Church Hall immediately after the morning service to witness the counting of the votes.
The result of the election will be announced as soon as possible thereafter.
Evening worship at 6.00 pm today will be led by Ronald MacDonald.
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 :
Sunday School closes today for the Easter holiday break. Classes resume on Sunday 27 April.
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.
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.
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.
Kirk Session :
Members of both Kirk Sessions should go to the Church Hall immediately after the morning service to witness the counting of the votes.
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 Easter Sunday 20 April.
Easter Celebrations :
The programme of events for the church during the Easter period are as follows.
Friday 18 April at 7.00 pm : Preparatory Service in the Church
Sunday 20 April at 5.50 am : Sunrise Service at the Lump
Sunday 20 April at 11.00 am : Morning Worship including the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Sunday 20 April at 12.00 noon : Tea, Coffee, Juice and Hot Cross Buns in the Church
Sunday 20 April at 3.00 pm : Wedding of Laura-Catherine MacLean and Vern Putter to which members of the congregation are welcome to attend.
Sunday 20 April at 6.00 pm : Evening Worship including the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Sunday 30 March 2025
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations ;
I will sing of you among the peoples.
For great is your love, reaching to the heavens ;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Address to Young People
Hymn 10,000 reasons
Reading Isaiah 40 : 1 – 5 (Pew Bible Page 723)
Hymn CH 73 I waited for the Lord my God
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Luke 1 : 46 – 55 (Pew Bible Page 1026)
Hymn CH 208 On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 164 Tell out my soul
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 74 Show me thy ways, O Lord
Prayer
Reading Romans 1 : 24 – 32 (Pew Bible Page 1129)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 154 Immortal, invisible, God only wise
Benediction
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.
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 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.
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.
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 – Easter Edition
Easter Sunday this year falls on 20 April and we would hope to produce and issue the Easter edition of the magazine on Sunday 13 April
Please let us have YOUR contributions to YOUR magazine. They can be as long or as short as you like and on any topic.
As usual, contributions can be place in the red folder on the wall of the Front Vestibule or sent to me at wwm74marl@hotmail.com
Today is the closing date for articles for the Easter edition of your magazine.
Sunday 23 March 2025
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations ;
I will sing of you among the peoples.
For great is your love, reaching to the heavens ;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Address to Young People
Hymn Our God is a great big God
Reading Psalm 133 (Pew Bible Page 625)
Hymn The Lord’s my Shepherd (To Tune Psalm 23)
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Matthew 15: 21 – 28 (Pew Bible Page 982)
Hymn CH 76 Dear Lord and Father of mankind God
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 425 In Christ there is no east or west
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 193 God moves in a mysterious way
Prayer
Reading Romans 1 : 18 – 23 (Pew Bible Page 1128)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 154 All things bright and beautiful
Benediction
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.
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 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.
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.
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 – Easter Edition
Easter Sunday this year falls on 20 April and we would hope to produce and issue the Easter edition of the magazine on Sunday 13 April
Please let us have YOUR contributions to YOUR magazine. They can be as long or as short as you like and on any topic.
As usual, contributions can be place in the red folder on the wall of the Front Vestibule or sent to me at wwm74marl@hotmail.com
Only 1 week to go for articles. It would be wonderful if your contributions were submitted on or before next Sunday, 30 March.
Church Hall Cleaning Rota :
A new rota will be published in the near future and anyone who would be willing to give a little of their time to carry out cleaning in the Hall should give their name to Heather Quaye.
Retiral Offering for March :
A Retiral Offering will be taken at the end of both services next Sunday, 30 March.
This collection will go towards the costs of major projects in our church buildings.
NOTICE OF NOMINATION :
At a meeting held via Zoom on Thursday 13 February 2025, the Nominating Committee chose the person who they wish to propose to this congregation of Portree and Kilmuir and Stenscholl to be our new minister. The name of the person proposed is Rev Rebeccah Jepchumba Bartocho.
Arrangements have been made for Rev Rebeccah Jepchumba Bartocho to conduct public worship in this Church on Sunday the Sixth day of April at Eleven o’clock.
Immediately after that service, there will be a vote on whether or not Rev Rebeccah Jepchumba Bartocho should be appointed as the new minister of this congregations of Portree and Kilmuir and Stenscholl. Anyone whose name appears on the Electoral Register of the congregations of Portree and Kilmuir and Stenscholl shall be entitled to vote. No-one else shall be entitled to vote.
Rev Dr Roderick A R MacLeod
Interim Moderator
Electoral Register :
When Rev Rebeccah Bartocho preaches as the Sole Nominee for the (Deferred) Union of Portree and Kilmuir & Staffin, only those Communicant Members and Adherents whose names appear on the Electoral Register will be permitted to vote.
Today and next Sunday, Members and Adherents will be able to check that their names appear on the register which will be available in the Front Vestibule.
Those who are entitled to vote are asked to ensure they have a pen with them to mark their voting card.
Sunday 16 March 2025
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations ;
I will sing of you among the peoples.
For great is your love, reaching to the heavens ;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Address to Young People
Hymn Blessed be your Name
Reading 1 Kings 3 : 3 – 15 (Pew Bible Page 338)
Hymn CH 24 God is our refuge and our strength
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Colossians 1 : 3 – 14 (Pew Bible Page 1182)
Hymn MP 494 O for a closer walk with God
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 374 To God be the glory
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 227 I love to hear the story
Prayer
Reading Romans 1 : 16 – 17 (Pew Bible Page 1128)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 591 I’m not ashamed to own my Lord
Benediction
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.
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 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.
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.
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 – Easter Edition
Easter Sunday this year falls on 20 April and we would hope to produce and issue the Easter edition of the magazine on Sunday 13 April
Please let us have YOUR contributions to YOUR magazine. They can be as long or as short as you like and on any topic.
As usual, contributions can be place in the red folder on the wall of the Front Vestibule or sent to me at wwm74marl@hotmail.com
Only 2 weeks to go for articles. It would be wonderful if your contributions were submitted on or before Sunday 30 March.
Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship Services :
Following the winter break, these services will recommence next Tuesday, 18 March
The services are held in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday evening.
All are invited to attend.
Church Hall Cleaning Rota :
A new rota will be published in the near future and anyone who would be willing to give a little of their time to carry out cleaning in the Hall should give their name to Heather Quaye.
NOTICE OF NOMINATION :
At a meeting held via Zoom on Thursday 13 February 2025, the Nominating Committee chose the person who they wish to propose to this congregation of Portree and Kilmuir and Stenscholl to be our new minister. The name of the person proposed is Rev Rebeccah Jepchumba Bartocho.
Arrangements have been made for Rev Rebeccah Jepchumba Bartocho to conduct public worship in this Church on Sunday the Sixth day of April at Eleven o’clock.
Immediately after that service, there will be a vote on whether or not Rev Rebeccah Jepchumba Bartocho should be appointed as the new minister of this congregations of Portree and Kilmuir and Stenscholl. Anyone whose name appears on the Electoral Register of the congregations of Portree and Kilmuir and Stenscholl shall be entitled to vote. No-one else shall be entitled to vote.
Rev Dr Roderick A R MacLeod
Interim Moderator
Sunday 09 March 2025
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations ;
I will sing of you among the peoples.
For great is your love, reaching to the heavens ;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Address to Young People
Hymn MP 353 I’ve got peace like a river
Reading Genesis 2 : 15 – 17 + 3 : 1 – 7 (Pew Bible Page 4)
Hymn CH4 5 O Lord, our Lord, throughout the earth
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Matthew 4 : 1 – 11 (Pew Bible Page 967)
Hymn CH4 155 Think of a world without any flowers
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 90 Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH4 600 Spirit of God, unseen as the wind
Prayer
Reading Romans 1 : 8 – 15 (Pew Bible Page 1128)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 81 My faith looks up to thee
Benediction
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.
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 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.
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 :
Following the winter break, these services will recommence on Tuesday 18 March.
The 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.
Church Magazine – Easter Edition
Easter Sunday this year falls on 20 April and we would hope to produce and issue the Easter edition of the magazine on Sunday 13 April
Please let us have YOUR contributions to YOUR magazine. They can be as long or as short as you like and on any topic.
As usual, contributions can be place in the red folder on the wall of the Front Vestibule or sent to me at wwm74marl@hotmail.com
It would be wonderful if your contributions were submitted on or before Sunday 30 March.
Church Hall Cleaning Rota :
A new rota will be published in the near future and anyone who would be willing to give a little of their time to carry out cleaning in the Hall should give their name to Heather Quaye.
Sunday 02 March 2025
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations ;
I will sing of you among the peoples.
For great is your love, reaching to the heavens ;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Address to Young People
Hymn CH4 448 Lord, the light of your love is shining
Reading Habakuk 2 : 1 – 4 (Pew Bible Page 941)
Hymn CH4 87 Lord, from the depths to thee I cried
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading John 8 : 31 – 36 (Pew Bible Page 1074)
Hymn CH 681 In heavenly love abiding
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 381 I will sing the wondrous story
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 456 Make me a channel of your peace
Prayer
Reading Romans 1 : 1 – 7 (Pew Bible Page 1128)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn MP 435 Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us
Benediction
Playlists for today’s services
To see David’s playlists of Christian music for today’s services, click here: Sunday 2 March 25
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.
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 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.
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.
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 – Easter Edition
Easter Sunday this year falls on 20 April and we would hope to produce and issue the Easter edition of the magazine on Sunday 13 April
Please let us have YOUR contributions to YOUR magazine. They can be as long or as short as you like and on any topic.
As usual, contributions can be place in the red folder on the wall of the Front Vestibule or sent to me at wwm74marl@hotmail.com
It would be wonderful if your contributions were submitted on or before Sunday 30 March.
World Day of Prayer :
A service to mark the World Day of Prayer will be held in St Columba’s Episcopal Church at 2.00 pm on Friday 07 March 2025.
All are invited to attend.
Sunday 23 February 2025
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness ; come before him with joyful songs.
Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who has made us, and we are his ;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Address to Young People
Hymn MP 558 Praise him on the trumpet
Reading Jeremiah 31 : 31 – 34 Pew Bible Page 793)
Hymn CH 73 I waited for the Lord, my God
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading John 12 : 20 – 33 (Pew Bible Page 1080)
Hymn CH 103 Breathe on me, breath of God
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH4 706 For the healing of the nations
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 420 Just as I am, without one plea
Prayer
Reading 1 Corinthians 1 : 10 – 17 (Pew Bible Page 1144)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn SoGP 118 Will you come and follow me
Benediction
Playlists for today’s services
To see David’s playlists of Christian music for today’s services, click here: Playlist 23rd February 2025
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.
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 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.
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.
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 – Easter Edition
Easter Sunday this year falls on 20 April and we would hope to produce and issue the Easter edition of the magazine on Sunday 13 April
Please let us have YOUR contributions to YOUR magazine. They can be as long or as short as you like and on any topic.
As usual, contributions can be place in the red folder on the wall of the Front Vestibule or sent to me at wwm74marl@hotmail.com
It would be wonderful if your contributions were submitted on or before Sunday 30 March.
World Day of Prayer :
A service to mark the World Day of Prayer will be held in St Columba’s Episcopal Church at 2.00 pm on Friday 07 March 2025. All are invited to attend.
Sunday 16 February 2025
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness ; come before him with joyful songs.
Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who has made us, and we are his ;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 139 I to the hills will lift mine eyes
or Our God is so big, so strong and so mighty
Reading Isaiah 58 : 1 – 9 (Pew Bible Page 744)
Hymn CH4 529 How deep the Father’s love for us
Creed
Offering
Prayer
Reading Matthew 5 : 13 – 20 (Pew Bible Page 969)
Hymn CH4 336 Christ is our light !
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH4 112 God whose almighty word
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 396 Just as I am, without one plea
Prayer
Reading 1 Corinthians 1 : 4 – 9 (Pew Bible Page 1144)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 434 O Jesus I have promised
Benediction
Playlists for today’s services
To see David’s playlists of Christian music for today’s services click here: Sunday 16th February 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.
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 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.
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.
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 – Easter Edition
Easter Sunday this year falls on 20 April and we would hope to produce and issue the Easter edition of the magazine on Sunday 13 April
Please let us have YOUR contributions to YOUR magazine. They can be as long or as short as you like and on any topic.
As usual, contributions can be place in the red folder on the wall of the Front Vestibule or sent to me at wwm74marl@hotmail.com
It would be wonderful if your contributions were submitted on or before Sunday 30 March.