ABERDEEN ST MARK’S CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
I have won the Victory GOD’S PROMISE THROUGH THE CROSS Easter Sunday Sunday 21 April 2019 – 11.00
But Christ died for us while we were yet sinners, and that is God’s own proof of his love towards us. (Romans 5: 8) “St Mark’s, sharing God’s love in the City Centre”
Welcome: Call to Worship: Praise:
CH4: 410
Jesus Christ is risen today
Prayer of approach including the Lord’s Prayer: Introduction: Lord of the Dance
Praise:
CH4: 404
Reading:
John 3: 16-21 (Page 874) 2 Corinthians 5: 16-21 (Page 958)
Easter Anthem by the Choral Group Reflection:
God’s promise in the Cross
Praise:
CH4: 392
When I survey the wondrous cross
Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession: Praise:
CH4: 419
Thine be the glory
Benediction: Threefold Amen Please join us downstairs in the Hall for refreshments after the service.
Church Family News
1.
Team Meetings: (a) Stewardship & Finance - Monday 22 April at 19.15 in the Hall. (b) Pastoral - Monday 22 April at 19.15 in the small meeting room. (c) Worship & Education - Tuesday 23 April at 19.15 in the Session Room.
2.
The Scottish Country Dance Class meets again on Wednesday 24 April at 19.30 in the Hall. All welcome.
3.
St. Mark’s Messenger. With Easter being late this year, the next Messenger deadline will soon be upon us. Please note that electronic copy should be with the Editor by Sunday 28 April and handwritten material one week earlier (today).
4.
Christian Aid Week: (a) The Mission & Outreach Team are hosting a Quiz Night on Monday 13 May at 18.00 in the Ashvale Restaurant, Great Western Road in aid of Christian Aid. Tickets priced £15 (which includes a donation) are now available from Arlene Grant, Rosalyn Rennie, Carol Main, Judy & Graham Millar. Please support this effort in Christian Aid Week, enjoy some fun and bring your friends. (b) Christian Aid Week envelopes are available in the Vestibule for those who would like to donate in this way.
5.
O.A.K. is hosting a Special Lunch for C.L.A.P.A (Cleft Lip and Palate Association) on Thursday 16 May 2019. Tickets costing £7 are now available from the O.A.K. Committee. Doors open at 11.00. Donations for the raffle will be most welcome. Please come along and support this worthy cause.
6.
Anzac Day Service. A service is being held in St. Machar’s Cathedral on Thursday 25 April 2019 at 19.00. Refreshments will be served after the service. All welcome
7.
Crossreach. A service celebrating 150 years of Crossreach is being held at Queen’s Cross Church at 14.30 on Sunday 28 April. The main speaker will be Liann Weir from Crossreach Glasgow Children’s Services.
8.
The Supper Club. Thank you to everyone who helped and donated to the coffee morning last Saturday and also for the support by the congregation. The grand sum of £646.20 was raised.
9.
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.
10. The Tour Series 2019 takes place on Thursday 16 May. The route for this year’s tour has been changed and are detailed on the posters in the Hall and Vestibule. 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. N.B. The office will be closed Monday 22 April.
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