 Our services this Sunday will be at Linton (led by Trish Gentry) and at Yetholm where we have the Kirkin’ of the Bari Gadgi and Bari Manushi. Both services are at 10am. There will be refreshments after the Yetholm service.
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Call to worship. Praise the God of creation; who called us to be in relationship. Praise the Christ of love; who calls us friends. Praise the spirit of peace; who enables us to live in unity Hymn 39 (Psalm 50) God the Lord, the king almighty Prayers of adoration and confession. Short talk; the patron saint of bacon rolls Readings :- Genesis 12, 1-9, Matthew 9, 18-26 Hymn MP 400-Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Weekly prayer Father God, give us the faith to reach out and touch you and help us like Abraham to be willing to follow your directions, so we can receive your blessing on our lives. Help us to be gentle and kind to one another and let us be to others as we would wish them to be to us. When we fail Lord, forgive us and heal us. Amen. Talk Hymn 522 The church is wherever God’s people are praising Offering Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession Hymn 739 The church’s one foundation Blessing Yetholm Order Call to Worship Praise the God of creation Who made us to be in relationship Praise the Christ of love Who calls us friends Praise the Spirit of peace Who enables us to live in unity Hymn 212 – Morning has broken Prayers of Approach/ Confession /Lord’s Prayer Reflection Readings – Genesis 12: 1-9 (Pg 13) Matthew 9:18-26 (Pg 974) Hymn 724 – Christ’s is the world Weekly Prayer Father God, give us the faith to reach out and touch you and help us like Abraham to be willing to follow your directions, so we can receive your blessing on our lives. Help us to be gentle and kind to one another and let us be to others as we would wish them to be to us. When we fail Lord, forgive us and heal us. Amen. Sermon Hymn 530 – One more step Prayers of Dedication & Intercession Hymn 533 – Will you come and follow me Benediction Yetholm Song.
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 We have a united service on Trinity Sunday, when as Cheviot Churches and Kelso Old & Sprouston, we meet to worship at Yetholm Kirk at 11am. There will be no service at Morebattle this Sunday. Please note the time. There will be refreshments after the service.
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Next Sunday our services are at Linton (led by Trish Gentry) and Yetholm (Kirkin’ of the Bari Gadgi and Bari Manushi, led by Rev Colin), both at 10am, and at Kelso Old at 11.30am. Call to Worship Holy are you, Source and Creator of all things; We praise you for your gift of life. Holy are you, Son and Redeemer of all things; We thank you for your gift of new life. Holy are you, Spirit and Sustainer of all things; We worship you in holiness, Ever Three and Ever One. Come, worship the God who is not alone. Hymn 111 – Holy, holy, holy Prayers of Approach/Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Reflection Hymn 251 – I the Lord of sea and sky Readings – Genesis 1: 1-5 (Pg 3) Matthew 28:16-20 (Pg 1001) Choir Anthem Weekly Prayer God in three persons, blessed Trinity, on this special day, we have come before you to offer our worship. You are our God, the creator, giving us richly all things to enjoy. You are Christ the Saviour of the world, made flesh to set us free. You are the Spirit of truth and love, willing to dwell in us. Thank you for your promise to be with us always as we seek to fulfil your Great Commission. Amen Sermon Hymn 112 – God whose almighty word Prayers of Dedication & Intercession Hymn 622 – We sing a love Benediction.  This Sunday is Pentecost. Our services are at Yetholm, led by Gordon McInally, and at Morebattle, led by Rev Colin, both at 10am.
Order at Yetholm Welcome and Notices Call to Worship: Come, people of God, and gather in the Spirit’s power on this holy day. Breathe upon us, Holy Spirit, and renew your Church. As flames rested upon the disciples, so may God’s love kindle our hearts. Set us alight with faith, courage, and compassion. Christ is risen and the promised Advocate is among us. We welcome the Spirit who leads us into truth and peace. Let us worship God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and always. Glory be to God, whose Spirit gives life to the world. Hymn 147 – All Creatures of our God and King (verses 1,2,3 and 7) Prayer Talk Readings: Acts 2 – verses 1-13 John 20 – verses 19-23 Hymn 583 – Spirit divine, attend our prayers Weekly Prayer: Sermon Hymn 694 – Brother, sister, let me serve you Dedication of Offering Prayers of Thanksgiving/ Intercession Hymn 167 – Guide me, O though great Jehovah Benediction: May the blessing of the living God be upon us like soft rain upon the fields, refreshing weary hearts and bringing new life. May Christ, the good shepherd, lead us in paths of peace and mercy, and keep us close in every valley and on every height. May the Holy Spirit be the song in our souls and the strength in our service, guiding us with wisdom and grace. And may the love of God —deep as the ocean, strong as the ancient hills, and constant as the morning light —remain with us and those we love, this day and always. Order at Morebattle Call to Worship Breathe upon us, Holy Spirit, and inspire our thoughts and actions. Stir in our hearts, Holy Spirit, and fill us with energy to spread joy in the world. Breathe upon us, Holy Spirit, and refresh our commitment to serve. Stir in our hearts, Holy Spirit, as we worship and witness to God’s coming reign. Hymn 582 - O Day of joy and wonder Prayers of Approach/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Reflection Readings – Numbers 11: 24-30 Acts 2:1-13 (Pg 1093) John 20:19-23 (Pg 1072) Hymn 584 – Like fireworks in the night Weekly Prayer Everlasting God, on this Day of Pentecost, we rejoice in the wonderful gift of your Holy Spirit. Send him into our hearts and our lives, and into our troubled world. Help us all to receive and know your peace which the Holy Spirit brings. Amen Sermon Choir Anthem Dedication of Offering Hymn 600 – Spirit of God, unseen as the wind Prayers of Intercession Hymn 594 – Come, Holy Spirit, come Benediction.  This Sunday is Ascension Sunday. We have a united service at Yetholm at 10am, when we celebrate Holy Communion.
Order of Service Call to Worship Our God has ascended with a mighty shout. The Lord has ascended with trumpets blaring! Come, let’s sing praise to God together, for our God is sovereign over all the earth! Let us worship God with all we have to offer! We will offer God our love – heart, body, mind and soul! Hymn 446 – Lift up your hearts believers Prayer of Adoration and Confession Readings – Acts 1: 1-11 (Pg 1092) Luke 24: 44-53 (Pg 1062) Hymn 436 – Christ triumphant Weekly Prayer Gracious God, enlighten the eyes of our hearts to see afresh your blessed Son our Saviour Jesus Christ who ascended far above the heavens that he might fulfill all things. Grant us faith to believe that, according to His promise, He continually dwells with us His Church on earth even to the end of the ages. Amen Sermon Hymn 441 - Blessing and honour Dedication of the Offering Prayer of Intercession Hymn 19 – Ye gates Communion Hymn 439 - Look ye saints Benediction  This Sunday our services are at Yetholm, led by Kathleen Bates, and at Morebattle, led by Rev Colin. Both services are at 10am.
Yetholm Order This is the day that the Lord has made We will rejoice and be glad in it. God is Spirit Let us worship Him in Spirit and Truth. HYMN 458: At the Name of Jesus. Prayers of Adoration and confession - The Lord’s Prayer Reflection - Christian Aid. Bible readings: John 14: 15-21 and 1 Peter 3: 13-22. HYMN 587: Come Gracious Spirit. Weekly Prayer Heavenly Father, we ask for your help in keeping your commandments and to be willing always to give a reason for the hope that we have in Christ Jesus. Help us to do this with gentleness and respect and thank you for the reminder of your promise that because You live, we will live also. Amen. Sermon Hymn 489: Come Down O Love Divine. Dedication of offering. Prayers of intercession HYMN 644: O Jesus I Have Promised. Benediction Morebattle Order Call to Worship When we pass through the waters, God is there with us. When we suffer and feel hopeless, God is there with us. When we are joyful and want to celebrate God is there with us. Come, let us worship together with Emmanuel, God with us. Hymn 132 – Immortal, invisible Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Reflection Readings – 1 Peter 3: 13-22 (Pg 1219) John 14:15-21 (Pg 1082) Hymn 543 – Longing for light Weekly Prayer Heavenly Father, we ask for your help in keeping your commandments and to be willing always to give a reason for the hope that we have in Christ Jesus. Help us to do this with gentleness and respect and thank you for the reminder of your promise that because You live, we will live also. Amen. Sermon Choir Anthem Dedication of Offering Hymn 544 – When I needed a neighbour Prayers of Thanksgiving/ Intercession Hymn 547 – What a friend Benediction  This Sunday our services are at Yetholm, led by Rev Colin, and at Linton, led by Debbie Brown. Both services are at 10am.
Order for Yetholm Call to Worship God is our Rock and our Fortress. In God, we find refuge and strength. God’s house has many dwelling places. We will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Christ himself has gone to prepare a place for us. For us, Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. So let us worship God in Spirit and in Truth. Hymn 200 – Christ is made the sure foundation Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/Lord’s Prayer Reflection Readings – 1 Peter 2: 1-10(Pg 1218) John 14:1-14 (Pg 1082) Hymn 642 – Ye that know the Lord is gracious Weekly Prayer Risen and reigning Lord, we give You thanks for assuring our troubled hearts that you have gone to prepare a place for us, so that where you are, we may be also. You alone are the way, the truth, and the life by whom the Father comes to us, so that through you, we have seen him and know him. Amen Sermon Hymn 579 – Come my way, my truth, my life Dedication of Offering Prayers of Thanksgiving/ Intercession Hymn 547 – What a friend Benediction  This Sunday our services are at Yetholm, led by Tom Burnham, and at Morebattle, led by Rev Colin. Both services are at 10am.
Morebattle Order Call to Worship God, our Shepherd, offers us abundant life. God, you are with us! God, our Shepherd, leads us by still waters. God, restore our souls! God, our Shepherd, walks with us through every dark valley. God, we will not be afraid! Hymn 416 – Christ is alive Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Reflection Readings – Acts 2:42- 47(Pg 1094) John 10:1-10 (Pg 1076) Hymn 14 – the Lord’s my shepherd Weekly Prayer Lord Jesus, Thank you that you came so that we may have life in all its fulness. Thank you that you are our Shepherd and we pray that you will protect us from all danger by keeping watch over us. Guide us towards green pastures where we can be nourished by your word and lead us to pure still waters where we can be refreshed by your love. Amen Sermon Choir Anthem Dedication of Offering Hymn 394 – Brother, sister, let me serve you Prayers of Thanksgiving/ Intercession Hymn 381 (CH3) – I will sing the wondrous story (1,2,5) Benediction  Our services this Sunday are at Morebattle (led by Arthur Bates) and at Yetholm (led by Rev Colin), both at 10am.
Yetholm Order Call to Worship When we are disappointed and worn down. Lord, walk with us. When we doubt what we believe. Lord, teach us. When we need a sign. Lord, break the bread. Lord, we seek your kingdom. Fill our hearts with fire. Hymn 413 – The day of resurrection Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Reflection Readings – Acts 2:36- 41(Pg 1093) Luke 24:13-35 (Pg 1089) Hymn 412 – The strife is o’er Weekly Prayer Almighty God, you have surprised us with your presence in unexpected ways. In the expectations of our routine, we have often missed the treasure that you place before us. We come again to worship you and like the two disciples on the way to Emmaus, experience your Spirit filling our hearts afresh. Amen Sermon Hymn 609 – Come, living God, when least expected (vv1,2, 4, 5,6) Dedication of Offering Prayers of Thanksgiving/ Intercession Hymn 430 – Christ is risen while earth slumbers Benediction Morebattle Order CALL TO WORSHIP Gracious God, once again you have called us together in this place. Here we open our hearts and lives before you, here we seek to hear Your life-giving Word. God in this time of song and prayer and speech, open our very souls to receive your challenge, open our wills to accept your instruction. And when our time of worship is ended, lead us back out into the world to share the Good News with the world around us. We pray in the name of the One who brought Your healing love, Jesus of Nazareth. Amen. HYMN 739 - The Church’s one foundation Prayers of Adoration/Confession/ Lord’s Prayer. READINGS – Luke 24: 15-35, Acts 2: 36-41 HYMN 425 – The Saviour died, but rose again PRAYER For The WEEK Almighty God, you have surprised us with your presence in unexpected ways. In the expectations of our routine, we have often missed the treasure that you place before us. We come again to worship you and like the two disciples on the way to Emmaus, experience your Spirit filling our hearts afresh. Amen SERMON Anthem followed by the Dedication of offering HYMN 429 – Alleluia! JESUS IS RISEN! Prayers of Intercession HYMN 286 - Tell out my soul. Benediction.  We hold a united service on Sunday with our friends from Kelso Old & Sprouston. It will be at Morebattle Kirk at 11am.
Call to Worship All things of God, all the heavens, Worship and praise your Maker. Sun, moon and stars; wind, rain and thunder, Worship and praise your Maker. Mountains and forests, streams and waterfalls, Worship and praise your Maker. All that leaps or crawls, all who walk or worry or wonder, Let us worship and praise our Maker together. Hymn 419 – Thine be the glory Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Talk 1 Hymn 403- Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Readings – 1 Peter 1:3-9 (Pg 1217) John 20: 19-31 (Pg 1089) Hymn 417 – Now the green blade riseth Weekly Prayer Almighty God, even though we have not seen the Risen Christ we love and believe in him. Like Thomas we will still face times of doubt and uncertainty, but we know that we are not alone and that you, our Father in heaven, continue to love us unconditionally. Amen Talk 2 Choir Anthem Dedication of Offering Hymn 409 – Jesus is risen. Alleluia! Prayers of Thanksgiving/ Intercession Hymn 396 – And can it be Benediction.  The Lord is Risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia!
Our services on Sunday are a short communion service at the Manse at 08.30am and our joint Easter Day service at 10am at Yetholm Kirk. Notices
Jesus was dead, laid in a tomb. But the stone is rolled away. Hallelujah Morning has broken, the tomb is now empty. Hallelujah! Christ is risen! A new day has come, life is not undone Hallelujah! Christ is risen! Come and worship, the Lord is here! Hymn 410 – Jesus Christ is risen today Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Talk 1 Hymn 404- I danced in the morning Readings – Acts 10: 34-43 John 20: 1-18 Hymn 425 – The Saviour died but rose again Weekly Prayer Heavenly Father, on this glorious Easter morning, we rejoice in the resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank you for the love that triumphs over death and for the hope Easter brings to our hearts. May this be a time of spiritual growth and a fresh beginning in our journey with you. Amen. Talk 2 Choir Anthem Dedication of Offering Hymn 415 – This joyful Eastertide Prayers of Thanksgiving/ Intercession Hymn 419 – Thine be the glory Benediction. |
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