The Christmas edition of our church magazine: enjoy!

Christmas 2021

Morning Worship  11.00 am

Minister          :  Rev Sandor Fazakas        01478 611868

Session Clerk :  Mr Bill Marshall              01478 650405

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor,

Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

ORDER OF SERVICE

Greetings and Intimations

Lighting of the Second Advent Candle

Hymn                CH    88       God of grace and God of glory

Prayer

Readings                              Amos 5 : 14 – 15

                                           Ephesians 4 : 21 – 27   

Hymn                CH  178      In the bleak mid-winter

Sermon

Prayer

Lord’s Prayer

Hymn                  CH  200      As with gladness men of old

Benediction

INTIMATIONS

Covid Regulations : 

From 09 August the Scottish Government removed most of the Covid restrictions which had been operating previously.  However, the strong recommendation from the Church of Scotland is that, at present, congregations may wish to keep the 1 metre social distancing policy.

We feel that it would be more reassuring for those attending church if we continue to implement this practice.

The First Minister has also stated that it will continue to be the law that face coverings must be worn in all indoor settings as it is now.

Consequently, face coverings must still be worn in the church and throughout the service – including during the singing of praise items.

The existing cleaning and disinfecting regimes will continue with the church fully sanitised after each service.

Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship :

The group meets in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday.  All are invited to attend.

FreeWill Offering Envelopes for 2022 :

Anyone wishing to join the scheme and receive envelopes for their weekly offerings should see Bill.

Church Magazine :

The Christmas edition of the magazine is now published and has been posted on the church website.

In addition, printed copies are available from today and, if you wish, you may pick up a copy at either the front or back door as you leave the church today.

We are delighted to say that more of the content in this edition has come from members of the congregation and we hope that even more articles come from yourselves for future editions.

Christmas / New Year Services :

We regret that the need to clean and sanitise the church after each service and the fact that Christmas and New Year’s Day each fall on a Saturday means the programme of services for this season will be extremely restricted.

We plan to have a Watchnight Service in the Church, but to allow the church to be cleaned and ready for the Sunday worship this will be held at a much earlier time.

The pattern of services will be as follows :-

Morning Worship  11.00 am

Minister          :  Rev Sandor Fazakas        01478 611868

Session Clerk :  Mr Bill Marshall              01478 650405

“In those days and at that time

I will make a righteous Branch sprout from David’s line ;

he will do what is just and right in the land.

This is the name by which it will be called :

The Lord Our Righteousness”

ORDER OF SERVICE

Greetings and Intimations

Lighting of the First Advent Candle

Hymn                CH  360       Praise, my soul, the King of heaven

Prayer

Readings                              Joel 2 : 12 – 14

                                           Romans 8 : 28 – 32   

Hymn                CH  165      O come, O come, Emmanuel

Sermon

Prayer

Lord’s Prayer

Hymn                  CH  194      Love came down at Christmas

Benediction

INTIMATIONS

Covid Regulations : 

From 09 August the Scottish Government removed most of the Covid restrictions which had been operating previously.  However, the strong recommendation from the Church of Scotland is that, at present, congregations may wish to keep the 1 metre social distancing policy.

We feel that it would be more reassuring for those attending church if we continue to implement this practice.

The First Minister has also stated that it will continue to be the law that face coverings must be worn in all indoor settings as it is now.

Consequently, face coverings must still be worn in the church and throughout the service – including during the singing of praise items.

The existing cleaning and disinfecting regimes will continue with the church fully sanitised after each service.

Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship :

The group meets in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday.  All are invited to attend.

FreeWill Offering Envelopes for 2022 :

Anyone wishing to join the scheme and receive envelopes for their weekly offerings should see Bill.

Retiral Offering : 

A Retiral Offering will be taken at the end of the today.

This collection will go towards the costs of major projects in our church buildings.

Christmas / New Year Services :

We regret that the need to clean and sanitise the church after each service and the fact that Christmas and New Year’s Day each fall on a Saturday means the programme of services for this season will be extremely restricted.

We plan to have a Watchnight Service in the Church, but to allow the church to be cleaned and ready for the Sunday worship this will be held at a much earlier time.

The pattern of services will be as follows :-

Morning Worship  11.00 am

Minister          :  Rev Sandor Fazakas        01478 611868

Session Clerk :  Mr Bill Marshall              01478 650405

“Let love and faithfulness never leave you ;

bind them round your neck,

write them on the tablet of your heart.

Then you will win favour and a good name

in the sight of God and man.”

ORDER OF SERVICE

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                CH    69      Come, let us to the Lord our God

Prayer

Readings                      Hosea 6 : 1 – 3

                                          Mark 1 : 14 – 20   

Hymn                CH  434      O Jesus I have promised

Sermon

Prayer

Lord’s Prayer

Hymn              CH      585      According to thy gracious word (v 1 – 3)

Communion

Hymn              CH      585     When to the cross I turn mine eyes  (v 4 – 6)

Benediction

INTIMATIONS

Members of the congregation are asked to bring their own piece of bread to this Communion service.

Individual disposable glasses and a sealed container of wine will be set out at each pew seat.

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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.

Covid Regulations : 

From 09 August the Scottish Government removed most of the Covid restrictions which had been operating previously.  However, the strong recommendation from the Church of Scotland is that, at present, congregations may wish to keep the 1 metre social distancing policy.

We feel that it would be more reassuring for those attending church if we continue to implement this practice.

The First Minister has also stated that it will continue to be the law that face coverings must be worn in all indoor settings as it is now.

Consequently, face coverings must still be worn in the church and throughout the service – including during the singing of praise items.

The existing cleaning and disinfecting regimes will continue with the church fully sanitised after each service.

Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship :

The group meets in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday.  All are invited to attend.

Church Magazine :

Today is the closing date for articles for the Christmas edition of our magazine

These may be placed in the Magazine Folder in the Front Vestibule or may also be emailed to the editor at wwm74marl@hotmail.com

FreeWill Offering Envelopes for 2022 :

Anyone wishing to join the scheme and receive envelopes for their weekly offerings should see Bill.

Retiral Offering : 

A Retiral Offering will be taken at the end of the service next Sunday, 28 November.

This collection will go towards the costs of major projects in our church buildings.

Morning Worship  11.00 am

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.”

ORDER OF SERVICE

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn               CH      1      All people that on earth do dwell

Prayer

Readings        Daniel 10 : 4 – 12

                           Revelation 1 : 9 – 20   

Hymn                CH  412      Will your anchor hold

Sermon

Prayer

Lord’s Prayer

Hymn              CH      695      Abide with me

Hymn             CH       521     God save our gracious Queen

Benediction

INTIMATIONS

Covid Regulations : 

From 09 August the Scottish Government removed most of the Covid restrictions which had been operating previously.  However, the strong recommendation from the Church of Scotland is that, at present, congregations may wish to keep the 1 metre social distancing policy.

We feel that it would be more reassuring for those attending church if we continue to implement this practice.

The First Minister has also stated that it will continue to be the law that face coverings must be worn in all indoor settings as it is now.

Consequently, face coverings must still be worn in the church and throughout the service – including during the singing of praise items.

The existing cleaning and disinfecting regimes will continue with the church fully sanitised after each service.

Preparatory Service and Communion Sunday :

Prior to the Communion Service to be held next Sunday, 21 November, a Preparatory Service will be held in the church at 7.00 pm on Tuesday 16 November.

All members of the congregation are invited to attend.

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper  will be celebrated during the service on Sunday 21 November.

Members of the congregation are asked to bring their own piece of bread to this service.

Individual disposable glasses and a sealed container of wine will be set out at each pew seat.

Church Magazine :

It would be appreciated if articles for the Christmas edition could be submitted by Sunday 21 November at the latest. 

These may be placed in the Magazine Folder in the Front Vestibule or may also be emailed to the editor at wwm74marl@hotmail.com

FreeWill Offering Envelopes for 2022 :

Anyone wishing to join the scheme and receive envelopes for their weekly offerings should see Bill.

Retiral Offering : 

A Retiral Offering will be taken at the end of the service on Sunday 28 November.

This collection will go towards the costs of major projects in our church buildings.

Morning Worship  11.00 am

Minister          :  Rev Sandor Fazakas        01478 611868

Session Clerk :  Mr Bill Marshall              01478 650405

“Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths ;

guide me in your truth and teach me,

for you are God my Saviour,

and my hope is in you all day long.”

ORDER OF SERVICE

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                CH  611      O God, our help in ages past

Prayer

Readings        Ezekiel 11 : 16 – 20

                          Romans 10 : 5 – 13   

Hymn             CH    79      Just as I am, without one plea

Sermon

Prayer

Lord’s Prayer

Hymn                 CH   296      Rejoice, the Lord is King

Benediction

INTIMATIONS

Covid Regulations : 

From 09 August the Scottish Government removed most of the Covid restrictions which had been operating previously.  However, the strong recommendation from the Church of Scotland is that, at present, congregations may wish to keep the 1 metre social distancing policy.

We feel that it would be more reassuring for those attending church if we continue to implement this practice.

The First Minister has also stated that it will continue to be the law that face coverings must be worn in all indoor settings as it is now.

Consequently, face coverings must still be worn in the church and throughout the service – including during the singing of praise items.

The existing cleaning and disinfecting regimes will continue with the church fully sanitised after each service.

Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship :

The group meets in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday.  All are invited to attend.

Readers :

As a further step down the road to how it used to be, we are looking for volunteers to join the rota of those willing to read the lessons at our morning services.

If you would wish to join this list, please give your name to Donna McEwan.

Remembrance Sunday : 

The service next Sunday will commence after the parade of organisations and the laying of wreaths at the War Memorial has taken place.

Due to the reduced capacity of the church during this period of Covid restrictions, the members of the parade will not be coming into the church.

Preparatory Service and Communion Sunday :

Prior to the Communion Service to be held on Sunday 21 November, a Preparatory Service will be held in the church at 7.00 pm on Tuesday 16 November.

All members of the congregation are invited to attend.

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper  will be celebrated during the service on Sunday 21 November.  Members of the congregation are asked to bring their own piece of bread to this service.  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 on Sunday 21 November.

Life & Work Magazine :

If anyone would wish to be added to the list of those who subscribe to Life & Work Magazine, please let Morna MacLaren know. (01478 612749).

The annual subscription charge is £36 for 12 issues.

Morning Worship  11.00 am

Minister          :  Rev Sandor Fazakas        01478 611868

Session Clerk :  Mr Bill Marshall              01478 650405

“Let love and faithfulness never leave you ;

bind them round your neck,

write them on the tablet of your heart.

Then you will win favour and a good name

in the sight of God and man”

ORDER OF SERVICE

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                CH    73      I waited for the Lord my God

Prayer

Readings   Lamentations 3 : 22 – 26

                     John 17 : 24 – 26   

Hymn        MP  200      Great is thy faithfulness

Sermon

Prayer

Lord’s Prayer

Hymn              CH        32     Immortal, invisible, God only wise

Benediction

INTIMATIONS

Covid Regulations : 

From 09 August the Scottish Government removed most of the Covid restrictions which had been operating previously.  However, the strong recommendation from the Church of Scotland is that, at present, congregations may wish to keep the 1 metre social distancing policy.

We feel that it would be more reassuring for those attending church if we continue to implement this practice.

The First Minister has also stated that it will continue to be the law that face coverings must be worn in all indoor settings as it is now.

Consequently, face coverings must still be worn in the church and throughout the service – including during the singing of praise items.

The existing cleaning and disinfecting regimes will continue with the church fully sanitised after each service.

Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship :

The group meets in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday.  All are invited to attend.

Readers :

As a further step down the road to how it used to be, we are looking for volunteers to join the rota of those willing to read the lessons at our morning services.

If you would wish to join this list, please give your name to Donna McEwan.

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 21 November.

Life & Work Magazine :

If anyone would wish to be added to the list of those who subscribe to Life & Work Magazine, please let Morna MacLaren know. (01478 612749).

The annual subscription charge is £36 for 12 issues.

Morning Worship  11.00 am

Minister          :  Rev Sandor Fazakas        01478 611868

Session Clerk :  Mr Bill Marshall              01478 650405

“Praise God in his sanctuary ;

praise him in his mighty heavens.

Praise him for his acts of power ;

praise him for his surpassing greatness”

ORDER OF SERVICE

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                CH  387      The Lord’s my Shepherd

Prayer

Readings                              Jeremiah 17 : 14 – 17

                                           John 5 : 1 – 9   

Hymn                CH  228      Jesus’ hands were kind hands

Sermon

Prayer

Lord’s Prayer

Hymn              SoGP 112       We cannot measure how you heal

Benediction

INTIMATIONS

Covid Regulations : 

From 09 August the Scottish Government removed most of the Covid restrictions which had been operating previously.  However, the strong recommendation from the Church of Scotland is that, at present, congregations may wish to keep the 1 metre social distancing policy.

We feel that it would be more reassuring for those attending church if we continue to implement this practice.

The First Minister has also stated that it will continue to be the law that face coverings must be worn in all indoor settings as it is now.

Consequently, face coverings must still be worn in the church and throughout the service – including during the singing of praise items.

The existing cleaning and disinfecting regimes will continue with the church fully sanitised after each service.

Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship :

The group meets in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday.  All are invited to attend.

Meetings of Congregational Board and Kirk Session :

These meetings will take place on Thursday 28 October with the Board meeting commencing at 7.00 pm and the Kirk Session following thereafter.

Readers :

As a further step down the road to how it used to be, we are looking for volunteers to join the rota of those willing to read the lessons at our morning services.

If you would wish to join this list, please give your name to Donna McEwan.

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 21 November.

Life & Work Magazine :

If anyone would wish to be added to the list of those who subscribe to Life & Work Magazine, please let Morna MacLaren know. (01478 612749).

The annual subscription charge is £36 for 12 issues.

Church Magazine :

Printed copies of the magazine are still available and, if you wish, you may pick up a copy at either the front or back door as you leave the church today.

It would be appreciated if articles could be submitted by Sunday 21 November at the latest. 

These may be placed in the Magazine Folder in the Front Vestibule. Articles may also be emailed to the editor at wwm74marl@hotmail.com

Morning Worship  11.00 am

Minister          :  Rev Sandor Fazakas        01478 611868

Session Clerk :  Mr Bill Marshall              01478 650405

“Blessed are they whose ways are blameless,

who walk according to the law of the Lord.

Blessed are they who keep his statutes

and seek him with all their heart.”

ORDER OF SERVICE

Greetings and Intimations

Hymn                CH    19     O Come, and let us to the Lord

Prayer

Readings                              Isaiah 12

                                           Luke 1 : 68 – 75   

Hymn                CH      9      Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Sermon

Prayer

Lord’s Prayer

Hymn                CH    89     Guide me, O thou great Jehovah

Benediction

INTIMATIONS

Covid Regulations : 

From 09 August the Scottish Government removed most of the Covid restrictions which had been operating previously.  However, the strong recommendation from the Church of Scotland is that, at present, congregations may wish to keep the 1 metre social distancing policy.

We feel that it would be more reassuring for those attending church if we continue to implement this practice.

The First Minister has also stated that it will continue to be the law that face coverings must be worn in all indoor settings as it is now.

Consequently, face coverings must still be worn in the church and throughout the service – including during the singing of praise items.

The existing cleaning and disinfecting regimes will continue with the church fully sanitised after each service.

Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship :

The group meets in the Church at 7.00 pm each Tuesday.  All are invited to attend.

Meetings of Congregational Board and Kirk Session :

These meetings will take place via Zoom on Thursday 28 October with the Board meeting commencing at 7.00 pm and the Kirk Session following thereafter.

Minutes and Agenda will be issued next week.

Readers :

As a further step down the road to how it used to be, we are looking for volunteers to join the rota of those willing to read the lessons at our morning services.

If you would wish to join this list, please give your name to Donna McEwan.

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 21 November.

Life & Work Magazine :

If anyone would wish to be added to the list of those who subscribe to Life & Work Magazine, please let Morna MacLaren know. (01478 612749).

The annual subscription charge is £36 for 12 issues.

Church Magazine :

Printed copies of the magazine are still available and, if you wish, you may pick up a copy at either the front or back door as you leave the church today.

Given that it is now less than 100 days to Christmas preparations for the Christmas edition are already underway.  Please remember that it is your church magazine, and it would be wonderful if more pages were filled with your contributions.

Although the edition will not be issued until mid-December it is never too soon to submit articles, prayers, stories etc.  These may be placed in the Magazine Folder in the Front Vestibule. Articles may also be emailed to the editor at wwm74marl@hotmail.com