ABERDEEN ST MARK’S CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
His Voice our Choice THE GOD WHO FEEDS MY SOUL Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany Sunday 10 February 2019
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me shall never be hungry, and whoever believes in me shall never be thirsty.” (John 6: 35).
“St Mark’s, sharing God’s love in the City Centre”
Welcome & Intimations: Call to Worship: Praise:
CH4: 511
Your hand O God has guided
Prayer of Approach including the Lord’s Prayer: Introduction: Praise:
CH4: 662
Reading:
John 6: 22-40 (Page 878)
Praise:
CH4: 532
Sermon:
The God who feeds my Soul
Praise:
CH4: 251
Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts
Lord, you have come to the seashore
I, the Lord of Sea and Sky
Prayers of Thanksgiving and intercession: Praise:
CH4: 167
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
Benediction: Threefold Amen Please join us downstairs in the Hall after the service for tea/coffee and fellowship.
Church Family News 1.
The Court Service at Constitution Court takes place this afternoon at 13.30. All welcome.
2.
The Guild of Friendship meets tomorrow afternoon at 14.15 in the Hall. welcome.
3.
The Property Team meets on Tuesday 12 February at 19.15 in the Meeting Room.
4.
The Worship & Education Team meets on Wednesday 13 February at 19.15 in the Session Room.
5.
The Guild meets on Thursday 14 February in the Hall at 14.00 when it is hoped to show parts of the video of the Annual Gathering in Dundee last September, followed by a Bring and Buy Sale. All welcome.
6.
Bible Study with Stiubhart continues on Thursday 14 February at 19.30 in the Session Room.
7.
The O.A.K. Café will hold a Special Lunch on behalf of CRUSE (bereavement counselling) on Thursday 7 March. Tickets (£7) are available today from David Yacamini or during the week at the Café. Raffle donations are most welcome. Please come along and support this worthwhile cause. A delicious lunch is guaranteed.
8.
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 on Sunday 17 February. If you would like to contribute to this presentation please give your donation to Alex McConochie, Treasurer.
9.
Heart & Soul 2019 takes place on Sunday 19 May from 13.00-18.00 in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. If you are interested please see the posters in the Hall and Vestibule for further information.
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10. General Assembly 2019 Youth Reps. The General Assembly 2019 will take place in Edinburgh from Saturday 18 May to Friday 24 May, 2019 and each Presbytery is invited to send one young adult (aged 18-25). If you are/know of
one of our young adults who would be interested please contact Helen Burr, or the office for further information. 11. Intimations. Please ensure that all intimations are passed to the Church Office by 12.00 on Wednesday each week for inclusion on the sheet. 12. 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 17 February
11.00
Morning Worship Sixth Sunday after Epiphany 30th BB Dedication Service Stiubhart MacChoille
Sunday 24 February
11.00
Morning Worship Seventh Sunday after Epiphany Stiubhart MacChoille.
Sunday 3 March
11.00
Morning Worship The Transfiguration of our Lord Stiubhart MacChoille.
Sunday 10 March
11.00
Morning Worship First Sunday in Lent Stiubhart MacChoille.
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