Sunday, 14th June 2009, Lauder
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)
Lauder Baptismal 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 and Lauder Worship Service: Sunday, 14th June, 2009.
Welcome. Intimations. Call to Worship. Entrance of the Bible: please stand.
MP 23: All things bright and beautiful
Prayer: “Speaking the Truth in Love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head - that is, Christ.” (Ephesians 4:15)
Share God’s Peace with Others: ‘The Peace of the Lord be with You.’
Children: “Safe as a Mouse.” (Leviticus 11:29)
Sheet: How lovely is Thy dwelling place v1-2
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: ROAN ALEKSANDR MARSHALL
During the Sacrament, the congregation will unite to sing the Aaronic Blessing:
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.
Sheet: How lovely is Thy dwelling place v 3
Reading: OT: Psalm 84:1-4
NT: Mark 10:13-16
MP 590: Seek ye first the Kingdom of God
SERMON:THREE STATES - SEEKING; MISSING; FINDING.
1] SEEKING: THE HOMING INSTINCT OF A SEEKING FAITH:
“People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them …”
2] MISSING: THE BLIND FOLLY OF UNSPIRITUAL HABITS:
“…but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was angry.”
3] FINDING: THE ETERNAL WISDOM OF A TRUSTING FAITH:
“He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”(Mark 10:13-14)
MP 988: How deep the Father’s love for us
DEDICATION OF THE OFFERING
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND THANKSGIVING
MP 617: Stand up! Stand up for Jesus
Benediction, 3-fold Amen.
The Bible goes before us into the World! Please remain standing.
INTIMATIONS:
1. Tea/coffee After the Lauder Service Today: Church Centre. All are welcome!
2. Renovations and Painting:Please observe due care, especially with children, during this period of exterior work, so that no unnecessary risks will be incurred.
3. 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.
4. 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
5. Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7.30pm. Prayer Requests
6. Family Services: If anyone plays a musical instrument and would like to take part in family services, please call Bruce or Graham Jeffrey
7. Recorded Services: Judi Gunn records Lauder services. If You know any who would like a CD of a service, call Judi or Graeme Donald, .
8. 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.
9. Membership? To join us, call Bruce for information about classes, or to transfer from another Church, call Graeme Donald. Come, join us!
10. Danger! Please don’t let children play round the graves: stones are unstable!
11. 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. This world is destructive to individuals and families. Show we care.
13. 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.
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