 This Saturday, 15th March, we will host a performance of the ‘Upper Room’, a multimedia presentation with music, image and words of Jesus’ last week by Christian Stejskal. It will be at Yetholm Kirk at 6.30pm. Christian has been violinist in major orchestras and has presented his work at the Edinburgh Festival, and it should be a tremendous evening, so please come along and bring your friends. Free entry, but donations welcome.
............................................................ We welcome everyone to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15) on 2nd Sunday of Lent. During this service Colin will outline the details of our linkage with Kelso Old & Sprouston.
Call to Worship The Lord is our light and our salvation: Of whom shall we be afraid? The Lord is the stronghold of our life: We will wait for the Lord in faithfulness. Let us seek the Lord’s face in this time of worship: We will sing our praise to God! Hymn 162 – The God of Abraham Prayers of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Readings – Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18 (Pg 15) Luke 13:31-35 (Pg 1047) Hymn 462 – The King of love Weekly Prayer Lord, I believe, help thou, my unbelief! You spoke to your servant Abram telling him not to be afraid; to use you as his shield; and to expect a great reward. When during the coming weeks of Lent I am discouraged by my weakness, give me confidence in your love. Help me through to the glories of Easter so that I can say "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord". Amen Sermon Hymn 502 – Take my life Prayers of Dedication & Intercession Hymn 192 – All my hope on God is founded Benediction
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 We welcome everyone to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15) on 1st Sunday of Lent. We celebrate communion.
Call to Worship We live in the shelter of the Most High, We abide in the shadow of Almighty God. Let us worship God who is our refuge and our strength, For God is the One in whom we trust. The Lord will deliver us from the perils that threaten us. Under God’s wings, we will find refuge and not be afraid. Hymn 160 – Praise my soul Prayers of Adoration and Confession Readings – Deuteronomy 26: 1-11 (Pg 203) Luke 4:1-13 (Pg 1030) Hymn 338 – Jesus tempted in the desert Weekly Prayer When we recount all the blessings you have given us, we come with grateful hearts to worship you our most generous God. Help us to respond in the same spirit to those around us as we share this Holy Communion together. Amen Sermon Hymn 555 – Amazing grace (Y)/ Anthem (MB) Prayers of Dedication & Intercession Invitation to the Table Hymn 19 – Ye gates Institution of Lord’s Supper The Prayer of Thanksgiving The Lord be with you; And also with you. Lift up your hearts; We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God; It is right to give God thanks and praise. ……………………………………………………………. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. …………………………………………………. O lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us O lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us O lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Grant us thy peace ………………………………………………… Communion Peace Prayer after Communion Hymn 458 – At the name of Jesus Benediction  We welcome everyone to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Linton (11.15) on Transfiguration Sunday. Please stay for refreshments after the service at Yetholm
Call to Worship Transcendent God, majestic and bright Shine upon us. Everlasting God, majestic and bright Shine upon us. Let your light be found Reach into us illuminating our souls, as we worship together Hymn 112 – God whose almighty word Prayers of Adoration and Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Readings – Exodus 34:29-35 (Pg 94) Luke 9:28-36 (Pg 1040) Hymn 353 – Bright the cloud Weekly Prayer Faithful God, as we enter into your awesome presence, help us to see Jesus only, who has now made it possible for us to worship without any barriers. In the week that lies before us may we reflect your love in the way that we live our lives. May we be seen as followers of Christ and by our words and actions draw others into his loving care. Amen Sermon Hymn 448 – Shine Jesus shine (Offering uplifted – Linton) Prayers of Dedication & Intercession Hymn 355 – You, Lord, are both lamb and shepherd Benediction  We welcome everyone to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15) on the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany. Please stay for refreshments after the service at Yetholm. Graeme Watson leads our services today, as Rev Colin is taking the service in Kelso Old & Sprouston.
Call to Worship (from Psalm 100) Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Hymn 472 – Come, thou long-expected Jesus Prayer of Adoration/Confession/Lord’s Prayer Readings – Isaiah 65. 17-25 Luke 6:27-38 Hymn 181 – For the Beauty of the Earth Weekly Prayer: Ever Loving God, we thank you for your words of wisdom, to do to others as we would have them do to us. To even love those who are our enemies. At this time of great uncertainty for our world, we place our hope and trust in the God, whose love never fails. Amen Sermon Hymn 268 – O God of Bethel. Dedication of Offering Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession Hymn 738 – Glorious things of Thee are spoken Benediction  We welcome everyone to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15) on the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany. Please stay for refreshments after the service at Yetholm.
Call to Worship Blessed are they who trust in the Lord They are like a tree planted by the water, That sends out its roots by the stream It doesn’t fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green In years of drought it never fails to bear fruit. Hymn 214 – New every morning Prayers of Adoration and Confession /Lord’s Prayer Readings – Jeremiah 17:5-10 (Pg 776) Luke 6:17-26 (Pg 1034) Hymn 97 – O Lord, you search me and you know me Weekly Prayer Everlasting God, send us out into the world, renewed by our worship and strengthened by our fellowship, so that we may be a testament to the Gospel of your son Jesus Christ. Let us be determined to bring healing and reconciliation to our wounded world. "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord" Amen Sermon Hymn 259 – Beauty for brokenness Prayers of Dedication& Intercession Hymn 513 – Courage brother Benediction  We welcome everyone to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15) on the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany. Please stay for refreshments after the service at Yetholm.
Call to Worship Let us sing and pray in God’s presence. Praise be to God! For God has created the world and called it good. Praise be to God! In Christ, God has redeemed the world and defeated the powers of death. Praise be to God! The Holy Spirit is at work in the world, calling us to follow Jesus. All praise and glory to God, Holy One and Holy Three! Hymn 111 – Holy, holy, holy Prayer of Adoration/Confession /Lord’s Prayer Readings – Isaiah 6: 1-8 (Pg 755) Luke 5: 1-11 (Pg 1031) Hymn 251 – I the lord of sea and sky Weekly Prayer Father God, help us to use our influence within our families and communities to bring peace, joy and fun into people’s lives. Like the disciples may we willingly follow you in all that we do and share your love to those we meet each day. Amen Sermon Hymn 532 – Lord, you have come to the seashore Dedication of Offering Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession Hymn 533 – Will you come and follow me Benediction  We welcome everyone to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Linton (11.15) on the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany. Please stay for refreshments after the service at Yetholm.
Call to Worship O Lord, in you we find refuge; Let us never be put to shame. Turn your ear to us, O God, and save us. For you are our rock and our fortress. We praise God’s steadfast love. We offer God all glory and honour this day and always! Hymn 189 – Be still for the presence of the Lord Prayer of Adoration and Confession /Lord’s Prayer Readings – Jeremiah 1: 4-10 (Pg 755) Luke 4: 21-30 (Pg 1031) Hymn 36 – God is our refuge Weekly Prayer Everlasting God, we thank you for your gracious words that inspire us to follow Christ's example. As we go from Cheviot churches today, we ask that in all we do, we may we walk more closely with you, remembering that your fatherly love extends to even before we were born. Amen Sermon Hymn 484 – Great God, your love (1,3,4,5) (Offering uplifted at Linton) Prayers of Dedication & Intercession Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer Hymn 512 – To God be the glory Benediction  We welcome everyone to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15) on the Third Sunday after Epiphany. Please stay for refreshments after the service.
Call to Worship There is one true God whom to know is life eternal, whom to serve is joy and peace. God creates all that is. The whole universe displays the majesty and power of its Maker. Hymn 739 – The Church’s one foundation Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Readings – Nehemiah 8: 1-3, 5-6, 8-10 (Pg 492) Luke 4: 14-21 (Pg 1031) Hymn 619 – Spirit of the living God Weekly Prayer Everlasting God, today finds us at the end of the Week of Prayer for Christian unity; help us to listen to your voice still calling us to unity in our diversity. Our Gospel shows us that the preaching of Christ, is not always received with gladness. Help us not to be discouraged but to put our trust in you, as we remember that the joy of the Lord is our strength. Amen. Sermon Hymn 269 – Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Prayers of Dedication & Intercession Hymn 198- Let us build a church Benediction  We welcome everyone to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15) on the Second Sunday after Epiphany. Please stay for refreshments after the service.
Call to Worship How precious is God’s steadfast love! We will find refuge in the shadow of God’s wing Come and feast on God’s abundance. We will drink from the river of God’s delights. For with God is the fountain of life Let us worship God with joy and thanksgiving! Hymn 124 – Praise to the Lord Prayer of Adoration/Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Readings – Isaiah 62: 1-5 (Pg 748) John 2: 1-11 (Pg 1064) Hymn 601 – Look upon us, blessed Lord Weekly Prayer Gracious God, your Son Jesus began his ministry at a wedding celebration in Cana and through the miracle of the water been changed into wine showed us the abundance of your wonderful love for us. May Jesus continue to transform the water of our everyday lives into the new wine of your kingdom on earth, transforming by his love the ordinary into the extra-ordinary. Amen Sermon Hymn 696 – We come, dear Lord, to celebrate Prayers of Dedication & Intercession Hymn 700 – As man and woman we were made Benediction  We welcome everyone to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15) on the First Sunday after Epiphany. Please stay for refreshments after the service.
Call to Worship O Lord, open our lips, And our mouths shall declare your praise. O Lord, open our eyes, So that we may behold your presence. O Lord, open our ears, So that we may hear your call to follow. O Lord, open our hearts, That we may offer you worship in love and joy. Hymn 327 – Brightest and best Prayer of Adoration and Confession Lord’s Prayer Readings – Isaiah 43: 1-7 (Pg 728) Luke 3: 21-24, 36b-38 (Pg 1030) Hymn 191 – Do not be afraid Weekly Prayer Loving God thankyou you for instruction to "fear Not" for you have redeemed and summoned us by name and we belong to you. Creator God, and Holy Spirit who in the beginning hovered over the waters and at Jesus’ baptism descended in the form of a dove, come to us, open our hearts and minds, so that we too may hear your life-giving word and be renewed by the power of the spirit. Amen Sermon Hymn 331 – Unto us is born a son Prayers of Dedication/Thanksgiving & Intercession Hymn 235 – God is working his purpose out Benediction |
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