ABERDEEN ST MARK’S CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
Joy to the World The Lord is Come Third Sunday in Advent Sunday 15 December 2019
”….to whom it was his will to make it known – to make known how rich and glorious It is among all nations. The secret is this: Christ in you, the hope of a glory to come.” (Colossians 1:27)
“St Mark’s, sharing God’s love in the City Centre”
Welcome & Intimations 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 This candle is burning; it’s a candle of joy It’s lit just to welcome brave Mary’s new boy Our hearts though they are saddened will all be aglow As joy helps to brighten like sunshine on snow. Children’s Chorus:
(children leave for Sunday School)
CH4: 564
Praise:
CH4: 321
Jesus loves me! This I know
Come and join the celebration
Prayer of Approach including the Lord’s Prayer Praise:
CH4: 314
Readings:
Matthew 1: 18-25 (Page 789)
Praise:
CH4: 324
Sermon:
The Lord is come
Praise:
CH4: 303
Child in the manger
Angels from the realms of glory
It came upon the midnight clear
Prayers of Thanksgiving and intercession Praise:
CH4: 310
See him lying on a bed of straw
Benediction: Threefold Amen Please join us downstairs in the Hall after the service for tea/coffee and fellowship.
Church Family News 1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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.
Thank You Anne, Lynne, Keith and families would like to thank you all for your support, phone calls, messages, visits and your love and prayers over the last six months whilst Lewis was in hospital. It all meant so much to us.
Thank you to all who attended Lewis’ service on Tuesday. The amazing sum of £800 was donated at the door and will be forwarded to Guide Dogs Scotland and the R.N.L.I. The Donaldson Family.
Future Services 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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