Church Magazine-Christmas 2024!
Copies of the church Christmas 2024 magazine will be available at services from 10 December onwards and you can also read it online by clicking on this link: Christmas 2024
News
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
Sunday 08 December 2024 – Second 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
“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse;
From his roots a Branch will bear fruit.
The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him.”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Lighting of the Second Advent Candle
Hymn CH 169 Hark ! the herald angels sing
Reading Psalm 1 (Pew Bible Page 543)
Hymn CH 19 O come, and let us to the Lord
Prayer
Offering
Prayer
Reading Luke 13 : 22 – 30 (Pew Bible Page 1047)
Hymn CH 170 It came upon the midnight clear
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 178 In the bleak mid-winter
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 31 Amazing grace
Prayer
Reading Psalm 142 (Pew Bible Page 630)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 172 O little town of Bethlehem
Benediction
Today’s Playlists
To see David’s playlists of Christian music for today’s services click here: Sunday 8th 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.
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.
Sunday School will close next Sunday 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 on Tuesday 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 on 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.
Soup & Mince Pie Lunch – 15 December :
All members of the congregation are invited to the above event which will take place in the Church Hall after morning worship on Sunday 15 December.
An invitation has also been sent to a special friend at the North Pole.
Anyone willing give assistance with the preparations for the event or to help on the day should give their name to either Sandra Beaton or Mogie Gillies.
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
Sunday 01 December 2024 – First 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
“But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah ;
for out of you will come a ruler
who will be the shepherd of my people Israel”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Lighting of the First Advent Candle
Hymn Video 10,000 reasons
Reading Isaiah 53 (Pew Bible Page 740)
Hymn CH 174 While humble shepherds watched their flocks
Prayer
Offering
Prayer
Reading Matthew 21 : 33 – 41 (Pew Bible Page 990)
Hymn CH4 439 Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious !
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 381 I will sing the wondrous story
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 352 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty
Prayer
Reading Psalm 141 (Pew Bible Page 629)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 646 The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended
Benediction
Worship playlists
You can find David’s choice of Christian music for today’s services here: Playlist 1st December
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.
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.
Church Magazine – Christmas Edition :
Today is the last date for submission of articles for this edition.
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
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.
Soup & Mince Pie Lunch – 15 December :
All members of the congregation are invited to the above event which will take place in the Church Hall after morning worship on Sunday 15 December.
An invitation has also been sent to a special friend at the North Pole.
Anyone willing give assistance with the preparations for the event or to help on the day should give their name to either Sandra Beaton or Mogie Gillies.
Sunday 24 November 2024
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“How great is your goodness,
which you have stored up for those who fear you,
which you bestow in the sight of men
on those who take refuge in you.”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Address to Young People
Hymn MP 445 Lord, the light of your love is shining
Reading Exodus 14 : 19 – 31 (Pew Bible Page 72)
Hymn CH 165 O come, O come, Emmanuel
Prayer
Offering
Prayer
Reading Matthew 18 : 21 – 35 (Pew Bible Page 985)
Hymn CH 90 Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 89 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 288 I need thee every hour
Prayer
Reading Psalm 140 (Pew Bible Page 629)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn MP 486 Now thank we all our God
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.
We would welcome new members to the group.
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 – Christmas Edition :
It’s just over 4 weeks to Christmas ! What is Christmas without your Portree Church magazine !
Please, please, please let us have YOUR contributions for this edition. 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
Publication date will be Sunday 15 December so it would be wonderful if your contributions were received before next Sunday, 01 December.
Retiral Offering for November :
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.
FreeWill Offering Envelopes for 2025 :
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.
Sunday 17 November 2024 – Communion Sunday
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“How great is your goodness,
which you have stored up for those who fear you,
which you bestow in the sight of men
on those who take refuge in you.”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 74 Show me thy ways, O Lord
Reading Deuteronomy 30 : 11 – 20 (Pew Bible Page 209)
Hymn CH 212 I heard the voice of Jesus say
Prayer
Offering
Prayer
Reading Revelation 3 : 14 – 22 (Pew Bible Page 1236)
Hymn CH 279 Thine be the glory !
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH4 668 According to thy gracious word (Verses 1 – 3)
Communion
Hymn CH4 668 When to the cross I turn mine eyes (Verses 4 – 6)
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 87 Be thou my vision
Prayer
Reading Psalm 139 (Pew Bible Page 628)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn MP 494 O for a closer walk with God (Verses 1 – 3)
Communion
Hymn MP 494 Return ! O holy Dove ! return (Verses 4 – 6)
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.
We would welcome new members to the group.
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.
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.
Church Magazine – Christmas Edition :
It’s just over 5 weeks to Christmas ! What is Christmas without your Portree Church magazine !
Please, please, please let us have YOUR contributions for this edition. 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
Publication date will be Sunday 15 December so it would be wonderful if your contributions were received before Sunday 01 December.
Retiral Offering for November :
A Retiral Offering will be taken at the end of both services next Sunday, 24 November.
This collection will go towards the costs of major projects in our church buildings.
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.
Remembrance Sunday 10 November 2024
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“They will beat their swords into ploughshares
and their spears into pruning hooks
Nation will not take up sword against nation,
nor will they train for war any more.”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 387 The Lord’s my Shepherd
Reading Leviticus 19 : 5 + 11 – 18 (Pew Bible Page 121)
Hymn MP 153 For the fruits of his creation
Prayer
Offering
Prayer
Reading Luke 10 : 25 – 37 (Pew Bible Page 1042)
Hymn CH 527 Eternal Father, strong to save
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 32 Immortal, invisible, God only wise
Hymn CH 521 God save the King
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn MP 746 What a friend we have in Jesus
Prayer
Reading Psalm 138 (Pew Bible Page 628)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 374 To God be the glory !
Benediction
Worship Playlist
The playlist of Christian music for today’s services can be found here: Remembrance Sunday 10 Nov
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.
Please note that next Sunday, children will be in the Hall for the full hour.
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.
Preparatory Service and Communion Sunday :
Prior to the Communion Service to be held on Sunday 17 November, a Preparatory Service will be held in the church at 7.00 pm on Tuesday 12 November.
All members of the congregation are invited to attend.
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated during both services on Sunday 17 November.
Members of the congregation are asked to bring their own piece of bread to these services.
Individual disposable glasses and a sealed container of wine will be distributed by the Elders
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 Sunday 17 November.
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 – Christmas Edition :
It’s just over 6 weeks to Christmas ! What is Christmas without your Portree Church magazine !
Please, please, please let us have YOUR contributions for this edition. 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
Publication date will be Sunday 15 December so it would be wonderful if your contributions were received before Sunday 01 December.
Sunday 03 November 2024
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“How great is your goodness,
which you have stored up for those who fear you,
which you bestow in the sight of men
on those who take refuge in you.”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Address to Young People
Hymn Video Open the eyes of my heart, Lord
Reading Jeremiah 17 : 14 – 17 (Pew Bible Page 776)
Hymn CH 71 O God, give ear unto my cry
Prayer
Offering
Prayer
Reading Luke 15 : 11 – 32 (Pew Bible Page 1049)
Hymn MP 31 Amazing grace
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn MP 153 For the fruits of his creation
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 165 O come, O come, Emmanuel
Prayer
Reading Psalm 137 (Pew Bible Page 627)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 440 Lift up your hearts !
Benediction
Worship playlist
The playlist of Christian music for today’s services can be found here: Sunday 3rd November 24 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 :
Classes resume today !
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 welcome new members to the group.
Please note that for the next two Sundays, children will be in the Hall for the full hour.
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.
As in previous years, Portree Parish Church will host the Remembrance Day Service. Following the period of silence in the Square, members of the uniformed organisations will join us in the Church for morning worship.
While the seating arrangements will be slightly different from a normal Sunday it is hoped that members of our congregation will not be put off from attending on that day.
Preparatory Service and Communion Sunday :
Prior to the Communion Service to be held next Sunday, a Preparatory Service will be held in the church at 7.00 pm on Tuesday 12 November.
All members of the congregation are invited to attend.
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated during both services on Sunday 17 November.
Members of the congregation are asked to bring their own piece of bread to these services.
Individual disposable glasses and a sealed container of wine will be distributed by the Elders
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 Sunday 17 November.
Church Magazine – Christmas Edition :
It’s just over 7 weeks to Christmas ! What is Christmas without your Portree Church magazine !
Please, please, please let us have YOUR contributions for this edition. 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
Publication date will be Sunday 15 December so it would be wonderful if your contributions were received before Sunday 01 December.
Sunday 27 October 2024
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“How great is your goodness,
which you have stored up for those who fear you,
which you bestow in the sight of men
on those who take refuge in you.”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn Psalm 23 (To Tune Psalm 23)
Reading Psalm 23 (Pew Bible Page 555)
Hymn CH 93 Loving Shepherd of thy sheep
Prayer
Offering
Prayer
Reading Luke 15 : 1 – 10 (Pew Bible Page 1048)
Hymn CH 388 The King of Love my Shepherd is
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 381 I will sing the wondrous story
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 33 Let us with a gladsome mind
Prayer
Reading Psalm 136 (Pew Bible Page 626)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn CH 30 All creatures of our God and King
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 :
Classes will resume next Sunday, 03 November.
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 welcome new members to the group.
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.
Meetings of the Congregational Board and Kirk Session :
A meeting of the Congregational Board will be held in the Church at 7.00 pm on Thursday 31 October.
A meeting of Kirk Session will follow on from this meeting.
FreeWill Offering Envelopes for 2025 :
Anyone wishing to join the scheme and receive envelopes for their weekly offerings should see Bill.
Sunday 20 October 2024
Services of Worship 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Minister : Rev Sandor Fazakas 01478 611868
Session Clerk : Mr Bill Marshall 01478 650405
“How great is your goodness,
which you have stored up for those who fear you,
which you bestow in the sight of men
on those who take refuge in you.”
MORNING WORSHIP 11.00am
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 24 God is our refuge and our strength
Reading Psalm 31 : 1 – 5 (Pew Bible Page 559)
Hymn CH 462 Take my life, and let it be
Prayer
Offering
Prayer
Reading Luke 7 : 36 – 50 (Pew Bible Page 1036)
Hymn CH 254 When I survey the wondrous cross
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn MP 746 What a friend we have in Jesus
Benediction
EVENING WORSHIP 6.00pm
Greetings and Intimations
Hymn CH 76 Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Prayer
Reading Psalm 133 (Pew Bible Page 625)
Sermon
Lord’s Prayer
Hymn MP 54 Bind us together, 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 :
Sunday School is closed for the October holiday period. Classes will resume on Sunday 03 November.
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 welcome new members to the group.
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.
Meetings of the Congregational Board and Kirk Session :
A meeting of the Congregational Board will be held in the Church at 7.00 pm on Thursday 31 October.
A meeting of Kirk Session will follow on from this meeting.
Harvest Thanksgiving :
Once more the congregation has demonstrated its wonderful generosity in donating a grand total of £1,396 to the ongoing work of the Community Foodbank,