ABERDEEN ST MARK’S CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
Living in Turbulent Times WHEN THE PRINCE IS YOUR BROTHER Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday 18 August 2019
For a consecrating priest and those whom he consecrates are all of one stock; and that is why the Son does not shrink from calling men his brothers, when he says, “I will proclaim thy name to my brothers; in full assembly I will sing thy praise”; (Hebrews 2: 11
“St Mark’s, sharing God’s love in the City Centre”
Welcome & Intimations Call to Worship Praise:
CH4: 405
We sing the praise of him who died
Prayer of Approach including the Lord’s Prayer Introduction: Praise:
MP: 151 (50)
Readings:
Genesis 45: 1-28 (Page 38) Hebrews 2: 5-18 (Page 996)
Praise:
CH4: 167 Guide me o Thou Great Jehovah
Sermon:
When the Prince is your brother
Praise:
CH4: 550
For I’m building a people of power
As the Deer pant for the water
Prayers of Thanksgiving and intercession Praise:
CH4: 459
Crown him with many crowns
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.
Aberdeen City Wide Prayer Gatherings. Please join Elim Pentecostal Prayer time at 50 Marischal Street, AB11 5AL on Friday 30 August from 19.00-21.00.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
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)
Future Services
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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