 Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15) on 2nd Sunday of Advent.
Lighting of Advent Crown - Hymn 284 – Hope is the candle (v2) (MB)/ Like a candle flame (Y) Call to Worship In our watching and in our waiting God is alive in us In our questioning and in our hoping God is alive in us In our travelling and in our homecoming God is alive in us Hymn 473 - Thy Kingdom come – on bended knee Prayer of Adoration & Confession/Lord’s prayer All-age talk Readings – Isaiah 40: 1-11 (Pg 723) Luke 3:1–6 (Pg 1029) Hymn 336 – Christ is our light Prayer Loving God, as we continue our Advent journey in faith, we ask you in hope to comfort us in our needs and keep us close to your heart. We thank you that your word stands forever and that all mankind will see your salvation. Amen Sermon Hymn 281 – People look east Prayers of Dedication and Intercession Hymn 477 – Lo, he comes with clouds descending Benediction
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 Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Linton (11.15) on 1st Sunday of Advent.
Like a candle flame (Yeth)/ 284 – Hope is the candle (v1) (Linton) Call to Worship We wait for God, who appears like a tender branch growing from a stump. Advent is a time for waiting. We wait for God, who comes with justice and righteousness. Advent is a time for hoping. We wait for God, praising the One who comes to fulfil promises. Advent is a time to worship. Hymn 273 – O come, o come Emmanuel Prayer of Adoration/Confession/ Lord’s Prayer All-age talk Readings – Jeremiah 33:14–16 (Pg 796) Luke 21:25–36 (Pg 1057) Hymn 509 – Jesus calls us o’er the tumult Prayer Almighty God, as the new day dawns on this Advent Sunday, we give thanks for the first glimmers of the light which remind us of the coming of your Son Jesus Christ. We believe that your light has the power to overcome all our darkness and pray that throughout the Season of Advent we may we share in the mystery of your coming into the world. Amen Sermon Hymn 339 – Sing of Andrew Prayers of dedication and intercession Hymn 476 – Mine eyes have seen the glory Benediction  Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle(11.15). We celebrate Holy Communion.
· The Craft Group meet on Mondays at 2pm in Yetholm Kirk. · Coffee and chat at Yetholm Kirk on Tuesdays from 10.30 -12 noon. All welcome. · Prayer Service is on Tuesdays at 12 noon in Yetholm Kirk. · There will be a Quiet Day on Holy Island on Saturday 30th November. Please see notice. · The lighting of the Christmas tree at Morebattle will be on Sunday 1st December at 6pm at the Institute. · Advent Study Group meets on Thursday 5th December at 10.30am in the Manse. · The Guild hosts an Afternoon Tea to mark the 120th Anniversary of the Guild in Morebattle. · Foodbank needs: Pk rice, Jam, tinned meat, custard, sponge puddings, selection box, Christmas crackers · Next Sunday our services will be at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15), for the 1st Sunday of Advent. Call to Worship Hymn 449 – Rejoice the Lord is King (1,2,3,5) Readings – 2 Samuel 23: 1-7 (Pg 330) John 18: 33 -37 (Pg 1087) Hymn 657 – Father most loving Prayer Eternal Father, we worship you today through our Saviour Jesus, who is both Christ the King and the Son of Man. We thank you that we are invited to share with Him in this communion, remembering his death and resurrection. Help us to walk in this world as citizens of your Kingdom of Light, where Christ reigns as King in glory for ever. Amen Reflection Hymn 510 – Jesus calls us here (1,3,4) Prayers of dedication and intercession Hymn 662 – Jesus thou joy Prayer of Thanksgiving Lord’s Prayer Fraction Communion Peace Prayer after Communion Hymn 459 – Crown him with many crowns Benediction  Welcome to our service at Yetholm (10am). Please stay for refreshments after the service.
· Coffee and chat at Yetholm Kirk on Tuesdays from 10.30 -12 noon. All welcome. · Prayer Service is on Tuesdays at 12 noon in Yetholm Kirk.
· Next Sunday our services will be at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15), and we celebrate Holy Communion. Call to Worship Hymn 252 – As a fire is meant for burning Prayers of Adoration/ Confession Lord’s Prayer All-age Talk Readings – 1 Samuel 1: 4-11 (Pg 271) Mark 13: 1 -8 (Pg 1019) Hymn 356 – Meekness and majesty Prayer Gracious God, teach us how to pray in these troubling times in which we live. We ask that in all we do, we may we walk more closely with you at our side safe in the knowledge that your Fatherly love and care knows no bounds. Amen Sermon Hymn 718 – We cannot measure how you heal Dedication of Offering Prayers of Intercession Hymn 470 – Jesus shall reign Benediction  Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle(11.15) for Remembrance Sunday.
Call to Worship On this day of memory we gather to sing and pray, we remember the past and look to the future. O God our help in ages past, our hope for years to come. May we catch a vision of how the world could live together. Make us channels of your peace. Let there be Peace on Earth and let it begin with us! Hymn 715 – Behold the mountain of the Lord (vv1,5,6,7) The Act of Remembrance At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. We will remember them. Prayers of Adoration/ Confession/Lord’s Prayer Readings – Psalm 46: 1-11 (Pg 570) John 15: 9 -17(Pg 1083) Hymn 528 – Make me a channel of thy peace Prayer Thank you, God our refuge and strength, our ever-present help in times of trouble. Help us to be still and know that you are indeed our God, who makes wars to cease and commands us to love each other. Amen Sermon Choir Anthem Dedication of Offering Hymn 712 – What shall we pray Prayers of Intercession Hymn 511 – Thy hand, O God, has guided Benediction National Anthem  Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Linton (11.15) for All Saints Sunday. There will be refreshments after the Yetholm service.
Praise the Lord, all you saints! Praise God, all you heavenly hosts! Let us praise the name of the Lord: For the name of God is above all names! Let us praise the Lord as long as we live; We will sing praises to God now and evermore. Hymn 740 – For all the saints (vv 1,2,4,7,8) Prayers of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer All-age Talk Readings – Isaiah 25: 6-9 (Pg 708) John 11: 32- 44 (Pg 1078) Hymn 425 – The Saviour died but rose again Prayer God of Eternity, we thank you for all the saints – those recognised by the Church and those known only to a few, and to you. Lord, we give thanks for the love you have shown to the world through all your saints who have been our inspiration. May we, week by week continue to celebrate our communion with them whenever and wherever we worship you. Amen Reflection Hymn 748 – As stars adorn the night-veiled sky (Offering uplifted – Linton) Dedication of Offering Prayers of Intercession Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer Hymn 742 – Rejoice in God’s saints Benediction  Welcome to our united service at Yetholm Kirk at 11am to celebrate harvest. This will be followed by lunch. Please note that there will be no service at Morebattle this Sunday.
Call to Worship Sow for yourselves righteousness. For it is time to seek the Lord. Break up your fallow ground. For it is time to seek the Lord. Bring the first fruits of all your produce. For it is time to seek the Lord. Reap steadfast love. For it is time to seek the Lord. Hymn 165 – Praise to the Lord Prayers of Adoration/ Confession /Lord’s Prayer All-age Talk Readings – Deuteronomy 8: 1-10 (Pg 187) John 6: 24-35 (Pg 1070) Hymn 231 – For the fruits of all creation Prayer Father God, we give you thanks that once again the earth has produced her increase. All over our beautiful world the harvest of grain is drying, ready for feed and bread and the harvest of roots, crops and vegetables have been lifted or picked and stored. Thank you too for the reminder "that we do not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord". Amen Reflection Choir Anthem Dedication of Offering Hymn 226 – God whose farm is all creation Prayers of Intercession Hymn 229 – We plough the fields and scatter Benediction ……………………………………………………….. Lunch  Welcome to our united service at Morebattle Kirk at 11am, where we mark Harvest and celebrate communion. All who love the Lord are welcome to share in the communion. Please note that there will be no service at Yetholm this Sunday
Call to Worship
For the beauty of a country scene We praise you Lord for sight For the coolness of a mountain stream We praise you Lord for feeling For nightingale in tuneful flow We praise you Lord for ears For the taste of fruit that we have grown We praise you Lord for senses Hymn 322 – Come ye thankful people come Prayers of Adoration & Confession All-age Talk Readings – Job 23: 1-9 (Pg 527) Mark 10: 17-31 (Pg 1014) Hymn 230 – Praise God for the harvest Prayer Holy God thank you that you give us our daily bread and fruit in its season; but beyond this bread we look to the bread of heaven; beyond this fruit we look to the fruits of eternal life. As we celebrate Holy Communion, we pray for a deeper appreciation of Christ's sacrifice on the Cross, thanking you for the reminder that nothing is impossible with our God. Amen Reflection Choir Anthem Dedication of Offering Hymn 103 – Fill your hearts Prayers of Intercession Invitation to the Table. Hymn 19 – Ye gates Communion Peace Hymn 419 – Thine be the glory Benediction  Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Linton (11.15am) for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost. At Linton we celebrate Harvest.
Call to Worship O Lord, open our lips, And our mouths shall declare your praise. O Lord, open our eyes, That we may behold your presence. O Lord, open our ears, That we may hear your call. O Lord, open our hearts, That we may respond to your love in worship. Hymn 201 – Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (Yetholm) / Hymn 233 – Come ye thankful people (Linton) Prayers of Adoration & Confession/ Lord’s Prayer All-age Talk Readings – Job 2: 1-10 (Pg 510) Mark 10: 2-16 (Pg 1014) Hymn 351- Jesus’ hands were kind hands Prayer Creator God, we thank you for this time of reflection together as we come with childlike faith welcoming the kingdom of God into our lives. We pray for an awareness of your love and support in all we do this coming week. Amen Reflection Hymn 642 – Ye who know the Lord is gracious (Y) Hymn 153 – great is thy faithfulness (L) Prayers of Dedication & Intercession Almighty God, we bring our voices together to pray for peace, unsure of what to say or do. We see conflict, war, bombings, people fleeing to find shelter. As we witness an escalation in conflict, we pray for your peace … a peace which offers justice for the oppressed and downtrodden, a real peace in which every individual may live free from the horrors currently being experienced. Caring God, be with those suffering in Lebanon and across the Middle East. Bring healing to those physically and emotionally wounded … and healing between individuals, groups and nations. Comforting God, be with those who mourn the loss of loved ones and be with them in their grief and trauma, offering your grace and inner peace. Loving God, you loved us so much you came into our world in Jesus, the Prince of Peace. We have heard the Good News; enable us to share your love … for love will overcome. Strengthen our resolve to love our neighbour, and work together for peace so that love might be shared, healing becomes a reality, and that we never lose hope. In the Name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. (Moderator’s Prayer) Hymn 532- O for a thousand tongues (1,2,5,6) (Y) Hymn 229 – We plough the fields and scatter (L) Benediction  Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15am) for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost.
With wisdom and generosity, God created us. With grace and compassion, Jesus embraces us. With ideas and inspiration The Holy Spirit transforms us. Let us worship God. Hymn 124 – Praise to the Lord Prayers of Adoration & Confession/ Lord’s Prayer All-age Talk Readings – Esther 7: 1-6 (Pg 506) Mark 9: 38-50 (Pg 1013) Hymn 84 – Now Israel may say Prayer Holy God, your law is perfect and your statutes are trustworthy and so we pray to you, knowing that you will hear our prayers and answer them in your way. We pray for all people who seek to be salt and light as followers of you and help us speak your word of truth with confidence and with love. Amen Reflection Hymn 263 – God of freedom, God of justice Prayers of Dedication & Intercession Hymn – I dream of a church Benediction |
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