ABERDEEN ST MARK’S CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
Joy to the World JOY TO THE WORLD Second Sunday in Advent Sunday 8 December 2019
“Here am I,” said Mary; “I am the Lord’s servant; as you have spoken, so be it.” Then the angel left her. (Luke 1: 38)
“St Mark’s, sharing God’s love in the City Centre”
Welcome & Intimations Call to Worship Lighting A candle is burning The Candle: (Tune: Away in a manger)) A candle is burning a flame warm and gay A candle of hope on this cold winter’s day While angels sing blessings from Heaven’s starry skies Our hearts we prepare to dry tears from our eyes. This candle is burning, a token of peace A light just to signal that conflict should cease For Jesus is coming to show us the way To love one another like the babe in the hay Children’s Chorus:
The B.I.B.L.E.
The B-I-B-L-E, Yes that's the book for me, I stand alone on the Word of God, The B-I-B-L-E. The B-I-B-L-E, Yes that's the book for me, I read and pray, trust and obey, The B-I-B-L-E. (Children leave for Sunday School) Praise:
CH4: 287
No wind at the window (Tune 132)
Prayer of Approach including the Lord’s Prayer Praise:
CH4: 313
Readings:
Luke 1: 26-38 (Page 839)
See in yonder manger low
Praise:
CH4: 323
Sermon:
Joy to the World
Praise:
CH4: 305
The first Nowell
In the bleak midwinter
Prayers of Thanksgiving and intercession Praise:
CH4: 320
Joy to the World
Benediction: Threefold Amen Please join us downstairs in the Hall after the service for tea/coffee and fellowship. Church Family News 1.
The Guild of Friendship (Church Outreach to the Community) meets in the Hall tomorrow afternoon at 14.15 in the Hall for their Christmas Party.
2.
Christmas Coffee Shops. The final Christmas Coffee Shop is on Saturday 14 December. Donations of raffle prizes and home baking will be gratefully received. Please support this event.
3.
The O.A.K. Cafe. The O.A.K. Christmas Cracker Meal is on Thursday 12 December from 11.30-14.30. Tickets (ÂŁ12) are available from the O.A.K. Committee or from the Cafe (Thursdays/Fridays 10.00-13.00). Tickets are limited and are going fast.
4.
Carols on the Steps. Once again, we will be Carol singing on the steps from 18.15 on Thursday 12 December Refreshments will be served for the singers afterwards. Please join us.
5.
Somebody Cares. If you are able, please bring along one item of nonperishable (canned/packet) food each week to place in the food collections. We currently have two bins located in the hall but once the donations have been uplifted this will be reduced to one bin.
6.
Intimations. Please ensure that all intimations are passed on to the Church Office by 12.00 on Wednesday 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 (01224) 640672 or email: office@stmarksaberdeen.org.uk. Future Services
Sunday 15 December
11.00
Morning Worship Third Sunday in Advent Mr. Stiubhart MacChoille
Sunday 22 December
11.00
Morning Worship Fourth Sunday in Advent Nativity Service Mr. Stiubhart MacChoille, St. Mark’s Players and the Choir.
Tuesday 24 December
22.45
Christmas Eve Carols and fun followed by our Watchnight Service at 23.30. Refreshments in the hall after the service. Mr. Stiubhart MacChoille and Mr. Alex McConochie
Sunday 29 December
11.00
Morning Worship Mr. Stiubhart MacChoille
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