ABERDEEN ST MARK’S CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
His Voice, Our Choice THE GOD WHO PURSUES Third Sunday after the Epiphany Sunday 27 January 2019
“When you cried to me in distress, I rescued you: unseen I rescued you in thunder. I tested you at the waters of Meribah, where I opened your mouths and filled them.” (Psalm 81: 7) “St Mark’s, sharing God’s love in the City Centre”
Welcome & Intimations: Call to Worship: Praise:
CH4: 133 Source and Sovereign Tune: Hollingside
Prayer of Approach including the Lord’s Prayer: Short Presentation by David Yacamini (Worship & Education) Praise:
CH4: 540 I heard the voice of Jesus say
Readings:
Psalm 81: 1-10 (Page 485) John 1: 29-34 (Page 872)
Praise:
CH4: 552 O for a closer walk with God
Sermon:
The God who pursues
Praise:
MP: 553 Just as I am
Prayers of Thanksgiving and intercession Praise:
CH4: 600 Spirit of God
Benediction: Threefold Amen Please join us downstairs in the Hall after the service for tea/coffee and fellowship.
Church Family News
1.
The Guild of Friendship meets tomorrow afternoon at 14.15 in the Hall when they will have a Bring and Buy Sale. All welcome.
2.
The Men’s Club meets tomorrow evening in the Hall at 19.30 for a Games Night. All welcome
3.
Retiral of Boys’ Brigade Captain. The Captain of the 30th Aberdeen Company (affiliated to St. Mark’s), Stewart Innes, is retiring from this roll in May this year. In recognition of Stewart’s 40 years of dedicated service as a BB Officer, the Kirk Session would like to make a presentation to Stewart at the BB Dedication Service to be held in February. If you would like to contribute to this presentation please give your donation to Alex McConochie, Treasurer.
4.
The Flower Team need your help in identifying those who would enjoy the lovely flowers that adorn our Church on Sundays. Volunteers are also required to deliver the flowers. There is no need for volunteers to be added to the rota, but if you can help, please contact the Flower Team during the week prior to the Sunday on which you are available. Please contact Arlene Grant on 01224 635544.
5
Heart & Soul 2019 takes place on Sunday 19 May from 13.0018.00 in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. If you are interested please see the posters in the Hall and Vestibule for further information.
6.
Intimations. Please ensure that all intimations are passed to the Church Office by 12.00 on Wednesday each week for inclusion on the sheet.
7.
Please let us know of:a) Any member of the Church or a member of their family being in hospital; or b) Any member of the Church who is unable to come to Church on a Sunday and who would appreciate Home Holy Communion. Please contact Carole in the Church Office on (01224) 640672 or by email: office@stmarksaberdeen.org.uk Office hours are Monday-Friday from 10.00-13.00.
Future Services Sunday 27 January
11.00
Morning Worship Third Sunday after Epiphany Stiubhart MacChoille
Sunday 03 February
11.00
Morning Worship Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Stiubhart MacChoille
Sunday 10 February
11.00
Morning Worship Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Stiubhart MacChoille
Sunday 17 February
11.00
Morning Worship Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Stiubhart MacChoille
Sunday 24 February
11.00
Morning Worship Seventh Sunday after Epiphany Stiubhart MacChoille
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