New Laigh Kirk Scottish Charity No. SC031334
A caring welcoming church at the heart of Kilmarnock reaching out to all
Welcome to Worship Sunday 25th September 2016 Harvest Thanksgiving Minister: Rev. David S Cameron Session Clerk: Mr. Derek I’Anson Organist: Mr. Martin C. Sharp
Order of Service Choir Introit: Now sing we a song of the harvest Welcome and Intimations Call to Worship Hymn 157 Prayer All
Sing of the Lord’s goodness Lord of the harvest, from the ear the seed, from the seed the shoot, from the shoot the stem, from the stem the leaves, from the leaves the flower, from the flower the seed. Lord of every season, from seed-time to harvest, from us to you, we give our offering of praise and thanksgiving… … …
All Age Address Hymn 229
We plough the fields and scatter
Children leave for Kingz Kidz Reading:
Psalm 100 page 604 Ephesians 1:15-19 page 1173
Choir Anthem:
Joyce Gallacher
Look at the world
Reading:
1 Thessalonians 5:12-24 page 1188
John McDowall
Hymn 153
Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father,
Prayer of Intercession Hymn 181
For the beauty of the earth
Sermon Offering/Doxology Hymn 807 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Prayer of Dedication
Hymn 182
Now thank we all our God
Benediction
Welcome and Intimations A very warm welcome to our Harvest Thanksgiving this morning from all at New Laigh Kirk. We are glad you are here and hope you enjoy worshipping with us. Please make yourself known to those sitting beside you and join us for tea and coffee served in the sanctuary immediately after the service. Thank you to all who brought produce to our Harvest Table this morning. These goods will be presented to the Salvation Army for distribution to the people in our town. Volunteers are required after the service to help pack the donations. Pastoral Care Group Meeting TODAY in the church immediately after the service. Joint worship of the Fellowship of Kilmarnock Churches will be held at Holy Trinity Church TONIGHT at 6.30pm. This will be a Taize service. Everyone is welcome to attend. Worship on Sunday, 2nd October will be our Organisations' Rededication Service beginning at 11.00am. There is a crèche facility for children under three years of age. Kingz Kidz meet at 10.50am in the church and sit together. Silver Sunday on Sunday, 2nd October at 2.30pm in the church. This is a short afternoon of praise for our senior members followed by tea and cake. Transport available. If you would like to come, please contact Barbara Urquhart, Tel: 538289. More minibus drivers are required to drive the bus to church on Sunday mornings. You will only be required two or three times per year. If you can help with this, please speak to Iain Sherry. Highlights Klub Monday, 26th September 8.00pm upper hall. Come along and enjoy a Taste of France with French wine, buffet, music and games. New members will be most welcome. Music and Movement on Tuesday, 27th September at 2.00pm in upper hall. Old and new members will be made most welcome. Tots Praise on Tuesdays from 10.15am to 11.15am in hall. Rainbows and Brownies on Wednesdays. Rainbows meet from 6.00pm to 7.00pm in upper hall. Brownies meet from 6.30pm to 8.00pm in the lower hall. Girl Guides on Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in upper hall. NLK Vocals Practice on Wednesdays 7.00pm to 8.00pm in church. Guild of Friendship Thursday, 29th September at 2.00pm in lower hall.
Choir Practice will meet on Thursdays at 7.30pm in the church. 4th/5th Kilmarnock Boys Brigade is on Fridays, Anchor boys: 6.00pm at St Andrew's and St Marnock's halls, Junior section: 7.00pm at St Andrew's and St Marnock's halls, Company section: 7.00pm at New Laigh Kirk halls. The Boys' Brigade are looking for helpers for all sections, as we are severely understaffed. If anyone feels they can offer assistance, please contact David McDonald, Tel: 540337, speak to any member of staff, or come along to any of our meetings on Friday night. We would be grateful for your help. Guild Monday, 3rd October at 7.15pm in lower hall. Come along and hear about Guild Project "Care for the Family". If you would like a lift by minibus, please give your name today to Lesley Wright at church, or phone 01563 523039. A Heritage Walk around Sanquhar, commencing at Sanquhar Parish Church and led by its Session Clerk, Saturday, 8th October - starting 1.30pm. A meeting for all interested will take place on Sunday, 2nd October at 10.30am. Contact Shirley Auld or Ellen Stewart for information. Welcome Group. Tickets are now on sale for the 60s night on Saturday, 22nd October. This is a family night and children are more than welcome. The price of £6 per adult and £3 per child (15 and under) includes supper. We hope you will support this event which was very successful last year. EACHa hygiene packs. Anything you are able to bring is very much appreciated. We would particularly welcome shaving gel/foam, disposable razors, shampoo and conditioner. Foodbank. Donations of non-perishable foods should be placed in the blue bin in the vestibule. New volunteers are always welcome. New Laigh Kirk Volunteers - Needing help with shopping, DIY, gardening or a lift to medical appointments? Looking for help with official forms or job applications? Is reading difficult with failing eyesight? Ring our volunteers' helpline on 0793-585-2000. If you can assist with driving, or if you know of anyone who may be interested in helping, please contact Alan Gregor, Tel: 537155, Email: gregor_alan@hotmail.com. If you know of anyone in hospital please let the minister know either by telephone, email or the pew cards provided. Intimations to be included in Sunday’s Order of Service and the Standard should be with Helen Colman (helenmcolman@gmail.com) by Wednesday of this week. Visit our website www.new-laigh-kirk.org.uk and see what's going on at New Laigh Kirk. Use your mobile app to read the QR code to go directly to the Church Website.