ABERDEEN ST MARK’S CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
His voice, Our choice THE GOD WHO PROVES HIS POINT The Transfiguration of our Lord Sunday 3 March 2019
There were indeed many other signs that Jesus performed in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. Those here written have been recorded in order that you may hold the faith that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this faith you may possess life by his name. (John 20: 30-31) “St Mark’s, sharing God’s love in the City Centre”
Welcome & Intimations: Call to Worship: Praise:
CH4: 404
I danced in the morning
Prayer of Approach including the Lord’s Prayer: Introduction: Praise:
CH4: 727
Reading:
John 11: 1-44 (Page 884)
Praise:
CH4: 559
Sermon:
The God who proves His point
Praise:
CH4: 688
In the bulb there is a flower
There is a Redeemer
By cool Siloam’s shady rill
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession: Praise:
CH4: 352
O for a thousand tongues to sing
Benediction: Threefold Amen Please join us downstairs in the Hall after the service for tea/coffee and fellowship.
Church Family News 1.
Kirk Session meets again on Wednesday 6 March 2019 in the Session Room at 19.15. Papers are available in the Deacons’ Room this morning.
2.
The Guild of Friendship meets tomorrow afternoon at 14.15 in the Hall with Stiubhart MacChoille. All welcome.
3.
The Nominating Committee meets on Tuesday 5 March at 19.00 in the Session Room.
4.
a) The Guild meets in the Session Room tomorrow evening at 19.30 for a discussion topic “Unexpected Journey”. All welcome b) The Spring Gathering & Business Meeting takes place on Wednesday 6 March at 19.30 in South Holburn Church. St. Mark’s Guild will be receiving the Banner this year so it is hoped that as many members will attend as possible.
5.
The Men’s Club meets tomorrow evening in the Hall at 19.30 for a Games Night. All welcome.
6.
Scottish Country Dance Class. There is no class this Wednesday (6 March). The next meeting will be on Wednesday 20 March. All welcome.
7.
Bible Study with Stiubhart continues on Thursday 7 March at 19.30 in the Session Room. All welcome.
8.
St. Mark’s Messenger. The deadline for articles for the Spring edition is next Sunday, 10 March. Please let the Editor have your articles as soon as possible.
9.
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.
10. Safeguarding. There will be a Safeguarding Training, by Ann Hepburn, the Aberdeen Presbytery Trainer, for all volunteers and staff on Thursday 14 March 2019 from 19.00-21.00 (registration from 18.40) in South Holburn
Church, 539a Holburn Street, AB10 7LH. If you are interested, please speak to Helen Burr for further information. 11. Circle of Care. If you are able to assist in the transportation of members to and from the Circle of Care Communion on Palm Sunday (14 April), please add your name to the list in the Vestibule. 12. The Ramblers’ next meeting is to Stonehaven on Saturday 9 March. Meet at the Swimming Pool Car Park at 10.00. Please contact Ian Lord on 01224 321882 or 07929 720846 if you plan to go. 13. Somebody Cares. If you are able, could you please bring along one item of non-perishable (canned/packet) food each week to place in the food collections. There are two bins, one in the Vestibule and one in the Hall. 14. CLAN Cancer Support is looking for volunteers to work at CLAN House and at their retail stores. If you can offer them some time, please see the posters in the Hall and Vestibule for information on how to contact them. 15. 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. 16. Intimations. Please ensure that all intimations are passed to the Church Office by 12.00 on Wednesday each week for inclusion on the sheet. 17. 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.
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