New Laigh Kirk Scottish Charity No. SC031334
A caring welcoming church at the heart of Kilmarnock reaching out to all
First Sunday of Advent Welcome to Worship 27th November 2016
Minister: Rev. David S. Cameron Session Clerk: Derek I’Anson Organist: Martin C. Sharp
Order of Service Choir Introit: Lo, he comes with clouds descending Welcome and Intimations Call to Worship Hymn 475
Christ is coming! let creation
Prayer Light the first Advent candle Advent candles tell their story as we watch and pray, longing for the Day of Glory, ‘Come, Lord, soon,’ we say. Pain and sorrow, tears and sadness changed for gladness on that Day.
All Age Address Hymn 279
Make way, make way, for Christ the King
Children leave for Kingz Kidz Reading:
Isaiah 2:1-5 page 687
Anthem:
Waiting for Bethlehem’s light
Reading:
St Matthew 24:36-44 page 994
Hymn 273
O come, O come, Emmanuel
Lesley Wright
Prayer of Intercession Hymn 456
Christ is the world’s true light
Sermon Offering/ Doxology (Hymn 807 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow)
Dedication of our offering Hymn 476
Mine eyes have seen the glory
Benediction Intimations A very warm welcome to worship 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. Please join us for tea and coffee served in the sanctuary immediately after the service. The welcome team today and on Sunday, 4th December is William Sherry, Margaret Miller, Anne Kidd, Ronald Taylor, Alastair Lang, Lynn Agnew, Charles Sim, Netta Lindsay, Elizabeth Maxwell, Sheila Coventry, Allan Kidd, Margaret Taylor, Mary Oliver, Sheena MacPherson, Douglas Bryson and Stephen Brown. The Narnia Experience will take place in NLK Halls, 1.30pm to 5.30pm THIS AFTERNOON. Tickets are now fully booked. The Clear up from Narnia is on Monday, 28th November from 12noon until 4.00pm. Christmas trees and fur coats can be collected on Monday from the halls or on Sunday, 4th December from the church. Fellowship of Kilmarnock Churches service TONIGHT at 6.30pm in Crosshouse Parish Church. All are welcome. Worship on Sunday, 4th December is the second Sunday in Advent and will be conducted by the Minister beginning at 11.00am. Kingz Kidz meet in church at 10.50am and sit together. There is a creche facility for children under three years of age. There will be a short service of communion in the church immediately after the service. We require volunteers to deliver a copy of the Christmas flyer - "Everyone needs a place to belong" to every household in our parish and to approach retail businesses in the town centre to ask if they would be willing to make them available to their customers. If you can assist with this, please contact Stephen Brown. Guild will meet on Monday, 28th November at 7.15pm in lower hall. Imagine:Life 'What on earth am I here for?' Monday, 28th November, 7.30pm to 9.00pm at 4 Seaford Street. Music and Movement on Tuesday, 29th November at 2.00pm in upper hall. Christmas lunch in Troon on Tuesday, 6th December. Bus will leave former GPO in John Finnie Street at 12.15pm. There are still tickets available for the pantomime - Beauty and the Beast on Saturday, 3rd December at 1.00pm. Tickets cost ÂŁ12. Please contact Margaret Paterson, Tel: 551288. There is also a meal after the pantomime in lower hall. If you are going to the pantomime, please be at the Palace Theatre no later than 12.45pm as the pantomime starts at 1.00pm.
The decoration of the church for Christmas Friday, 2nd December at 10.00am. Please enter from Bank Street entrance. Your help would be appreciated.
Advent and Christmas Services ‘Remembering at Christmas’ service on Sunday, 4th December at 7.00pm, is a reflective service for those who walk into Advent feeling the loneliness rather than the joy of the Christmas season. Tea and coffee will be served among friends after the service. Come and know that you do not journey through Christmas on your own. Christmas Gift Service on Sunday, 11th December at 11.00am. Toys marked girl or boy and age will be gratefully received and will be distributed through EACHa. A service of Nine Lessons and Carols will be on Sunday, 11th December at 3.30pm in the church. Carols at the Cross, opposite Burns Mall, is on Saturday, 17th December from 11.00am to 12noon followed by tea, coffee and cake in New Laigh Kirk. Christmas Nativity Service is on Sunday, 18th December beginning at 11.00am. Led by Kingz Kidz and Trekkers. Christmas Christingle is on Sunday, 18th December. Come for 6.30pm to make your Christingle Candle for the service beginning at 7.00pm. The service concludes with singing carols of your choice sitting around the Christmas tree. Christmas Eve Christmas Carol Singing begins at 11.00pm leading into our Watchnight Service beginning at 11.30pm. Enjoy tea or coffee or mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas cake served immediately after the service as you wish family and friends of New Laigh Kirk ‘Merry Christmas’. Worship on Christmas Day will begin at 11.00am. Children please bring your toys to show us. Come and begin your Christmas Day celebration with worship.