Sunday, 14th June 2009, Channelkirk
I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses.
Now, choose life, so that you and your children may live. (Deut/ 30:19)
You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me; yet you refuse to come to me to have life. (John 5:39-40)
Channelkirk Worship Service
Sunday, 14th June, 2009
Worship led by: Rev. Dr. Bruce Gardner
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST:
“If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord”, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
(Romans 10:9)
Channelkirk and Lauder Parish Church
Scottish Charity Number: SC 009892
VISITORS or RETURNING MEMBERS! Stay for tea & coffee with us!
Channelkirk Worship Service: Sunday, 14th June, 2009.
Welcome. Intimations. Call to Worship. Entrance of the Bible: please stand.
MP 506: O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
Prayer: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Share God’s Peace with Others: ‘The Peace of the Lord be with You.’
Children: “Fathers and the Creative Word.”
MP 128: Father God, I wonder
Reading: OT: Isaiah 30:15-21
NT: Mathew 7:13-23
Sheet: Father Eternal, Ruler of Creation
SERMON: “The Narrow Way and His Holy Messengers.”
1] The Broad, Easy Way of Sin Leads to Ultimate Disaster:
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.”
2] The Small, Narrow Way of Christ Leads to Eternal Life:
“But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life….”
3] Those who Listen will Learn how to Walk that Narrow Way:
“…and only a few find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14)
MP 966: Wonderful Grace
DEDICATION OF THE OFFERING
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND THANKSGIVING
MP 192: God of Grace and God of Glory
Benediction, 3-fold Amen.
The Bible goes before us into the World! Please remain standing.
INTIMATIONS:
1. Churches Open:LauderChurch is open daily (9am – 6pm) for visiting, prayer and reflection. Channelkirk is open throughout the day. Information is available for visitors. If you have ideas on such materials, let Graeme Donald know.
2. House Groups: West Mains, 7.00pm, 2nd and 4th Mondays. Lauder and Oxton groups meet on 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7.30pm in term-time. The next Pot Luck Supper is Monday, June 22nd. To join a house group, call Bruce:
3. Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7.30pm. Prayer Requests: isobelann@tiscali.co.uk
4. Family Services: If anyone plays a musical instrument and would like to take part in family services, please call Bruce or Graham Jeffrey
5. Recorded Services: Judi Gunn records Lauder services. If You know any who would like a CD of a service, call Judi or Graeme Donald, .
6. Gift Aid: Are you a tax payer who wants to bless our church? Using Gift Aid makes givings expand at no extra cost. Please place your donation in one of the pew envelopes or call Billy Anderson for a supply of weekly envelopes.
7. Membership? To join us, call Bruce for information about classes, or to transfer from another Church, call Graeme Donald. Come, join us!
8. Danger! Please don’t let children play round the graves: stones are unstable!
9. Youth Café: Volunteers are now trickling in to start a safe P7+ drop-in place in Autumn ’09 staffed by adults, with a tuck shop. We still need more volunteers. Call Bruce 722320. This world is destructive to individuals and families. Show we care.
11. Office-bearers: We meet briefly in the Church Centre, Mon., 30th June at 7pm to meet with Rev. Alistair Bennet of the Presbytery’s Parish Appraisal Committee to discuss the changes in the Presbytery Plan that should benefit our congregation.
12. Channelkirk Vision: The Minister will soon be seeking another meeting - with the Office-bearers of Channelkirk, to pray together and develop a vision for Oxton.
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