ABERDEEN ST MARK’S CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
Living in Turbulent Times LOOK UP Third Sunday of Easter Sunday 5 May, 2019
When you pass through deep waters, I am with you, when you pass through rivers, they will not sweep you away; walk through fire and you will not be scorched, through flames and they will not burn you. (Isaiah 43: 2)
“St Mark’s, sharing God’s love in the City Centre”
Welcome & Intimations: Call to Worship: Praise:
CH4: 127
O worship the King
Prayer of approach including the Lord’s Prayer Introduction: Do not be afraid
Praise:
CH4: 191
Reading:
Genesis 37: 1-25 (Page 31)
Praise:
CH4: 251
Sermon:
Look up
Praise:
CH4:
I, the Lord of sea and sky
55 Safe in the shadow of the Lord
Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession Praise:
CH4: 737
Will your anchor hold
Benediction: Threefold Amen Please join us downstairs in the Hall for refreshments after the service.
Church Family News 1.
Bible Study. Our Bible Studies continue on Thursday 9 May at 19.30pm in the Session Room. Questions for the session are available from Carole in the office and downloadable on our website. The series will run for 8 weeks so our last session will be held on 20th June. Everyone is most welcome to come long and join in the discussion over a cuppa and fine piece!
2.
Christian Aid Week: (a) There will be a retiral collection for Christian Aid on Sunday 12 May. (b) The Mission & Outreach Team is 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, and from Carole Brazendale (Office). Please support this effort in Christian Aid Week, enjoy some fun and bring your friends. (c) Christian Aid Week envelopes are available in the Vestibule for those who would like to donate in this way.
3.
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.
4.
Soup & Pudding Lunch. The Social & Fundraising Team is hosting a Soup and Pudding Lunch after morning worship on Sunday 19 May. Tickets are available from Anne Donaldson and other members of the team. Please support this fundraising event.
5.
The Tour Series 2019 takes place on Thursday 16 May. The route for this year’s tour has been changed and is detailed on the posters in the Hall and Vestibule.
6.
Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland is hosting a lunch on Monday 20 May from 12.00-14.00 in the Salvation Army Citadel, 28 Castle Street. For further details or to book a place please contact Ron Flett on 07508 654423 or email ron.flett@wpcscotland.co.uk. More information can be obtained from the posters in the Hall and Vestibule.
7.
Safeguarding Training. There will be a Safeguarding Training on Wednesday 22 May at Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place, AB15 4AB from 19.00-21.30 (registration from 18.40). This training is aimed at those who have not yet undertaken Safeguarding Training. There will be refresher training in the Autumn. If you are interested please speak to Helen Burr before the closing date of 17 May.
8.
Aberdeen City Wide Prayer Gatherings 2019. The next Prayer Gathering will be held at The Mission, St. Machar Drive on Friday 31 May from 19.30-21.00. All welcome.
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. Intimations. Please ensure that all intimations are passed to the Church Office by 12.00 on Wednesday each week for inclusion on the sheet. 11. 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 on Monday 6 May.
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