23rd February 2020

New Laigh Kirk A caring welcoming church at the heart of Kilmarnock reaching out to all

Welcome to Worship 23rd February 2020 Minister: Rev. David S Cameron Session Clerk: Mr. Derek I’Anson Organist: Mr. Martin C. Sharp

Welcome A very warm welcome to our worship this morning from all at New Laigh Kirk.

We are delighted you are here today and hope you enjoy worshipping with us.

Please make yourself known to those sitting beside you.

Tea and coffee is served in the church immediately after the service, please join us for company and a catch up.

May God richly bless you in your worship today.

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Order of Service Choir Introit

Lord of all being

Welcome and Intimations Call to worship Hymn 449

Rejoice! the Lord is King

Prayer Hymn 579

Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life

Reading:

Exodus 24:12-18 page 82 2 Peter 1:16-21 page 1222

John Richmond

Choir Anthem I waited for the Lord Reading:

St Matthew 17:1-9 page 984

Esther Douglas

Hymn 355

You, Lord, are both Lamb and Shepherd

Prayer of Intercession Hymn 578

Christ, whose glory fills the skies

Sermon Offering (Hymn 810 Sing to the Lord of heaven and earth) Prayer of Dedication Hymn 468 Benediction

Son of God, eternal Saviour

Church News and Activities Worship on Sunday, 1st March will be conducted by the Minister beginning at 11.00am.

Kingz Kidz and Trekkers should meet at 10.50am in church. There will be a short service of communion in the church immediately after the service.

Some new minibus drivers are required on Sunday mornings. If you are able to help, please contact Iain Sherry, Tel: 07399 584831, Email: iain.sherry@btinternet.com.

The book, "New Laigh Kirk: a History of new Beginnings" is now on sale. This book includes brief accounts of the three churches which united as New Laigh Kirk. It can be purchased for £5 when the church is open during the week.

Live streaming of Church Services.

Our Sunday morning service along with other events held in the Sanctuary will now be streamed live via the internet by logging on to the church website and clicking on the link. Please note that this is a live http://www.nlk.church streaming only and you will not be able to view the service on any media later except by a recorded DVD. It can be viewed on a computer, tablet, smartphone or smart TV. For any further help, please speak to any member of the AV team on a Sunday.

Fellowship of Kilmarnock Churches. ‘Pause for Hope’ Service at Kay Park Parish Church TODAY at 3.00pm. The purpose is to support people who are in any way affected by cancer. This includes patients, their families and carers, medical staff who support patients, researchers who seek for cures and all the voluntary organisations dedicated to helping cancer patients. The gathering will include music, readings, prayers and an opportunity to light a candle of remembrance and hope.

Highlights Klub. Multi coloured swap shop night on Monday, 24th February at 8.00pm in upper hall.

Dress in brightly coloured clothes. Bring 2 wrapped new or nearly new accessories (gloves, scarves, handbags, belts, makeup bags, jewellery - no earrings) to swap. No toiletries please. There will be a lot of swapping and some added fun to raise funds for Breast Foot Forward (bring a few extra £1 coins).

Music and Movement will meet on Tuesday, 25th February at 2.00pm in upper hall.

Presbytery Prayer Meeting on Saturday, 29th February from 10.00am to 10.45am in Irvine Old Church. Tea and coffee will be served from 9.30am. Everyone welcome.

Kingz Kidz Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday, 29th February, from 10.00am to 12.00pm in the church halls. We encourage everyone to come along and enjoy our stalls. Tickets will be £2. We are looking for donations of cakes, baking, traybakes, bottles for a bottle stall, books, games, DVDs and raffle prizes. Tickets are available to purchase from Amy Tanner.

The children have agreed that our coffee morning is to help raise funds for the church's own defibrillator, which the church as a whole are now collecting donations for. We were proud to know that our kids are keen to be the first ones to start raising funds for such an important device for the church. 50% of the money we raise on the morning will go towards the church's defibrillator.

If you would like to donate any of the above, Amy Tanner will be at the church halls on the Friday night before from 7.00pm to 8.00pm to collect any donations. Could we ask please, if possible, that you donate them at this time, or before 10.00am on the morning of the coffee morning so we can have them out ready for the coffee morning starting.

Similarly, if you can physically help on the day, could you please let Amy know. Thank you so much.

Guild will meet on Monday, 2nd March at 7.15pm in lower hall. Guild Project - "Free to Live Trust" - Seema's Project.

The Guild are hosting their Annual Coffee Morning in the lower hall, John Finnie Street on Saturday, 7th March from 10.00am to12noon. Tickets priced £2.50 each can be obtained from members of the Guild committee after this morning’s service, or people can pay at the door. We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday 7th, when we hope to provide a morning of pleasant conversation and fellowship, along with a ‘cuppa’ and cake. Money raised goes towards helping our Guild to make a donation towards the two national Guild Projects for this year and other causes, and your continued support is greatly appreciated.

Welcome Group Meeting on Wednesday, 4th March at 7.30pm in Session Room.

For five weeks, from Wednesday, 4th March, we will journey towards Easter together in study, reflection and discussion, using material entitled 'Superstar'. Meetings will be held in the Session Room from 7.30pm till 8.30pm (meeting in church on 4th March.)

Everyone is welcome, especially if you have not attended a Lent group in the past. For further information, or a copy of the course booklet, please speak to any member of the Worship Group - Donald MacLean, Barbara Graham, Lesley Wright or Janice Grant.

Guild of Friendship will meet on Thursday, 5th March at 2.00pm in lower hall.

Personal Security.

This year the World Day of Prayer takes place on Friday, 6th March. The service in Kilmarnock is being held in the Salvation Army citadel in Sturrock Street at 2.00pm. It has been written by Christian women of Zimbabwe and is entitled, “Rise, take your mat and walk.” This is an ecumenical service and everyone will be welcome. Let’s join with Christians all round the world to pray for peace and reconciliation!

On Saturday, 28th March we will have our first MESSY CHURCH. Messy church is an afternoon gathering where families can come together to enjoy food together as well as crafts and Bible stories. Games will be provided for children and activities for families together. We encourage families to stay with younger children, however, if your child/children are older, you are welcome to drop your children off and join us later on for food. The afternoon will be from 4.00pm to 6.00pm, with food being served at 5.30pm. We are looking for volunteers to help promote our Messy Church as well as help on the day with donations of food, serving or other. If you are interested in helping, please email Amy Tanner, Email: amy_bh@hotmail.co.uk.

If you know of anyone in hospital please let the minister know by telephone, email or the pew cards provided. Postcode for church is KA1 1BL. Intimations to Helen Colman, Email: helenmcolman@gmail.com, by Wednesday.

Visit our website http://www.nlk.church and see what's going on at New Laigh Kirk.