29th December 2019

Welcome to Worship at

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

First Sunday after Christmas 29th December 2019 Minister: Rev. David S Cameron Session Clerk: Derek I’Anson Organist: Martin C Sharp

Welcome A very warm welcome to our Advent 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.

Order of Service Choir Introit

See! in yonder manger low

Welcome Call to worship Hymn 306

O come, all ye faithful

Prayer St Matthew 1:18-19 Joseph Hymn 315

Once in royal David’s city

St Luke 2:1-7 The Innkeeper Hymn 294

On Christmas night all Christians sing

Isaiah 9:2-3,6-7 Mary Hymn 302

It was on a starry night

St Luke 2:8-20 The Shepherds Choir Anthem Bethlehem A resident of Bethlehem Hymn 323

The first Nowell verses 1, 3 and 5

St John 1:1-14 John the Apostle

What child is this, who laid to rest, on Mary's lap is sleeping?

Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping?

This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing; haste, haste to bring him praise the babe, the son of Mary Why lies he in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding?

Come have no fear, God’s son is here his love all loves exceeding nails spear shall pierce him through the cross be borne for me for you Hail, hail the Saviour comes the babe, the son of Mary.

So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh, all tongues and peoples own him; the King of kings salvation brings, let every heart enthrone him.

Raise, raise your song on high while Mary sings a lullaby joy joy for Christ is born the babe, the son of Mary Offering/ Doxology (Hymn 807 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow) Dedication of our offering and prayers for others Come behold this child in the manger Gift of the Father's great love Angels look down as His glory surrounds them Starlight from Heaven above Sing Noel, Sing Hallelujah God with us now come to dwell Sing Noel, lift high His praises Christ our Emmanuel Christ our Emmanuel

Lift up your heads all who wander in darkness Shine for your light has come Down through the ages though sins battle rages Christ our Messiah has won Sing Noel, Sing Hallelujah Come adore on bended knee Sing Noel, lift high His praises Christ come to set us all free Christ come to set us all free Let every daughter and son of the Father Rise on this Christmas morn with heaven voicing all praise and rejoicing Christ Our redeemer is born Sing Noel, Sing Hallelujah All creation great and small Sing Noel, lift high His praises Christ come to save us all Sing Noel, Sing Hallelujah All creation great and small Sing Noel, lift high His praises

Christ come to save us all Christ come to save us all Benediction

Church news and activities The Welcome Team today is Helen Colman, Esther Douglas, Gordon McIlwraith, Margaret Paterson, Brian Laurens, Margaret Hope, Eileen Murphy, Alasdair MacLean, Ian Anderson, Elizabeth McIlwraith, Stan Nathan, Valerie Nathan, Tim Purdon, Fiona Duffy, Jan Lamberton and Graeme Johnstone.

Worship on Sunday, 5th January will be conducted by the Minister beginning at 11.00am. There will be a short service of communion in church immediately after the service.

Kingz Kidz and Trekkers resume on Sunday, 12th January and meet in church at 10.50am and sit together.

Thank you to everyone who participated in any way to New Laigh Kirk’s Advent and Christmas opening activities. Your time and talent and your welcome and enthusiasm has been much appreciated.

Some new minibus drivers are required on Sunday mornings. If you are able to help with this, 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 ÂŁ5 when the church is open during the week.

Guild will meet on Monday, 6th January at 7.15pm in lower hall.

Whiteleys Retreat by Bernard Smith.

Music and Movement will meet on Tuesday, 7th January at 2.00pm in lower hall.

Friendship Group will meet on Wednesday, 8th January at 2.00pm in lower hall.

Prayer Group will meet on Wednesday, 8th January at 7.00pm in the church. All are welcome but if you cannot come in person, please leave a prayer request in the box in church or on our Facebook page.

Guild of Friendship will meet on Thursday, 9th January at 2.00pm in lower hall. John Knox Ceilidh Band.

The Welcome Group will be holding a Burns Supper on Saturday, 18th January 2020. Tickets will be ÂŁ18 which includes a 2 course meal and will be available from Margaret Brown, Bill Sherry and Robert Taylor. If you have any dietary issues, then please contact a member of the Welcome Group team. There will be haggis as a starter and steak pie on the menu, however there is an option for a chicken dish but this must be ordered in advance. Should you require transport to attend the supper, please let any of the above know.

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 following this link, http://www.nlk.church/live.php.

Please note that this is a live 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.

If you have any used postage stamps, please give them to Esther Douglas as they are passed on to the Blind Club to be sold to deserving charities.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a border of about 8mm (1/2 inch) as this is needed.

EACHa runs a drop-in for homeless and vulnerable people in our John Finnie Street halls on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. On offer is food, friendship, advice and hope for the future. Volunteers are always welcome, to help prepare the food or to make our guests feel welcome.

New Laigh Kirk Volunteers - Needing help with shopping, DIY, gardening or a lift to medical appointments? Do you find reading difficult with failing eyesight? Ring our volunteers' helpline, Tel: 07935 852000.

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.

A few copies of the Order of Service in large print are available. Please speak to a member of the duty team if you require one.

There is an induction loop system for the hard of hearing.

If you know of anyone in hospital please let the minister know 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, Email: helenmcolman@gmail.com, by Wednesday of this week.

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

Postcode for church is KA1 1BL. Fire Safety To ensure your safety, please take a moment to look around, before our service begins, to familiarise yourself with the nearest exit doors in the unlikely event that you need to leave the Church in an emergency evacuation. Please note there are four exit stairwells from upstairs in the gallery and four exit doors on the ground floor – main door, bell tower door and the two doors off the Session Room corridor. If you are a visitor, please do not hesitate to ask one of the duty team for information about fire exit routes.

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