ABERDEEN ST MARK’S CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
Living in Turbulent Times THE HOUSE OF SPITE Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday 4 August 2019
Adapt yourselves no longer to the pattern of this present word, but let your minds be remade and your whole nature thus transformed. Then you will be able to discern the will of God, and to know what is good, acceptable, and perfect. (Romans 12:2) “St Mark’s, sharing God’s love in the City Centre”
Welcome & Intimations: Call to Worship: Praise:
CH4: 184
Sing to the Lord a joyful song
Prayer of Approach including the Lord’s Prayer: Introduction: Praise:
CH4: 501
Readings:
Genesis 42: 1-26 (Page 35) Romans: 12: 1-8 (Page 938)
Praise:
CH4: 125
Sermon:
The House of Spite
Praise:
CH4: 502
Take this moment, sign and space
Lord of all being, throned afar
Take my life, Lord, let it be
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession Praise:
CH4: 237
Look forward in faith
Benediction: Threefold Amen Please join us downstairs in the Hall after the service for tea/coffee and fellowship.
Church Family News
1.
Co-ordinating Team/Session Meetings. Dates for the next Coordinating Team/Session meetings are as follows: Co-ordinating Team: Wednesdays 28 August and 6 November Session: Wednesdays 4 September and 13 November.
2.
The Messenger. We are looking to set up a team for the collation of the quarterly magazine in time for the next issue, due in September. If you would be available to help one morning 4 times a year, please speak to our Session Clerks, Dianne Morrison or Helen Burr.
3.
The O.A.K. Cafe. Please note that opening times for the O.A.K. Cafe are changing and the cafe will now open from 10.00-13.00 Thursdays and Fridays only. This change takes effect immediately.
4.
The Great Aberdeen Run will take place on Sunday 25 August and there will be various road closures and changes to bus routes throughout the city. Please see the information on the Notice Boards in the Hall and Vestibule.
5.
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.
6.
Intimations. Please ensure that all intimations are passed on to the Church Office by 12.00 on Wednesday of each week for inclusion in the Order of Service.
7.
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 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 (10.00 - 13.00) NB Carole will be on annual leave for 2 weeks commencing Monday 5 August. Emails and voicemail messages will be checked regularly.
Future Services
Sunday 11 August
11.00
Morning Worship Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Stiubhart MacChoille
Sunday 18 August
11.00
Morning Worship Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Stiubhart MacChoille
Sunday 25 August
11.00
Morning Worship Celebrate Aberdeen Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Stiubhart MacChoille
Sunday 1 September
11.00
Morning Worship Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Stiubhart MacChoille
Sunday 8 September
11.00
Morning Worship Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Stiubhart MacChoille
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