ABERDEEN ST MARK’S CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
Living in Turbulent Times DOWN TO EGYPT Fifth Sunday of Easter Sunday 19 May 2019
If we endure, we shall reign with him. If we deny him, he will deny us. (2 Timothy 2:12)
“St Mark’s, sharing God’s love in the City Centre”
Welcome & Intimations Call to Worship Praise:
MP:
30/9 Alleluia, Alleluia, Give thanks to the risen Lord
Prayer of Approach including the Lord’s Prayer Introduction Praise:
CH4: 478
Reading:
Genesis 37: 25:36 (Page 31) 2 Timothy 2: 1-13 (Page 990)
Behold the amazing gift of love
Prayer of Lament Praise:
CH4: 514
Sermon:
Down to Egypt
Praise:
CH4: 542
Onward! Christian Soldiers
Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession Praise:
MP: 769/274
Who is on the Lord’s side
Benediction: Threefold Amen Please join us downstairs in the Hall for refreshments after the service.
Church Family News
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Church Heating. The church heating will be switched off from 1 June until 31 August. This will be reviewed if there is a cold snap but hopefully, we’ll have another lovely summer.
2.
Choral Group. The choral group are asked to meet in the session room at 10.15 on Sundays 26 May and 2 & 9 June to rehearse the anthem for Communion Sunday. All welcome.
3.
Bible Study. Our Bible Studies continue on Thursday 23 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 until Thursday 20th June. Everyone is most welcome to come long and join in the discussion over a cuppa and fine piece!
4.
Coffee Mornings. The Summer Coffee Shops start on Saturday 1 June and will continue weekly until Saturday 14 September. Please come along and support these fundraising events. Donations of home bakes and raffles will be most welcome.
5.
Soup & Pudding Lunch. The Social & Fundraising Team is hosting a Soup and Pudding Lunch after the service this morning (ÂŁ5). Please join us.
6.
Drivers - Circle of Care Communion. If you are able to assist in bringing members to and from the Circle of Care Communion on Sunday 9 June, please add your name to the list in the Vestibule.
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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.
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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. 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.
THANKS A big, big thank you from Helen McKenzie for all the love and support given to her during the last weeks. It is much appreciated.
CCL Licence No. 409105 Scottish Charity. SC05451