 This Sunday we have a united communion service at Yetholm Kirk. There will be refreshments after the service.
Please note that there will be NO service at Linton
Lighting of Advent Crown – ‘Like a candle’ – words on screen Call to Worship The light shines in the darkness, And the darkness has not overcome it Shine into our lives and your world this Advent. Renew in us Jesus’ call to be peacemakers this day. Hymn - Hills of the North (words on screen) Prayer of Adoration and Confession Reading – Isaiah 11: 1-10 Matthew 3: 1-12 Hymn 334 – On Jordan’s bank Weekly Prayer Glorious God, source of joy and righteousness, may the Spirit of Jesus; the Spirit of wisdom and understanding enable us as redeemed and forgiven children ever to rejoice in your love. May what we believe in our hearts become our way of life, throughout this Advent and in the years to come. Amen Sermon Hymn 336 – Christ is our light Prayers of Dedication & Intercession Invitation to communion Hymn 656 – I come with joy Narrative Prayer of Thanksgiving The Lord be with you And also with you, Lift up your hearts We lift them to the Lord Let us give thanks to the Lord our God It is right to give our 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. ………………………………………………. Lord’s prayer Fraction Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Grant us your peace Communion Peace Hymn 291 – When out of poverty is born Benediction
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 This Sunday is the 5th Sunday of the month and we hold our united service with Kelso Old & Sprouston. The service will be in Kelso Old at 11am. Come along to celebrate both the 1st Sunday of advent and also St Andrew’s Day. Please note that there will be no services in Morebattle or Yetholm.
Hymn 284 (v1) – Lighting of Advent Crown Call to Worship Jesus is coming but for now: We wait Light is coming but for now: We wait The angels will sing ‘Glory to God in the highest' but for now: We wait Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain made low but for now: We wait But we are not as those who wait in vain: We wait in hope, in peace, in joy and in love. Hymn 273 – O Come, O come Emmanual Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/Lord’s Prayer Reflection 1 OT Reading – Isaiah 55: 1-13 (Pg 720) Hymn 509 – Jesus calls us o’er the tumult NT Reading - John 12: 20-36 (Pg 135) Choir Anthem Prayer Loving God, on this the first Sunday of the new Church Year, we come with joy in anticipation of the coming of Jesus to earth at Christmas. During this season of Advent, may we go out with joy and be and be led forth in peace and pray that peace will flow from all of our actions and interactions this week. Amen Reflection 2 Hymn 339 – Sing of Andrew Sermon Uplifting and Dedication of Offering Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession Hymn 476 – Mine eyes have seen the glory Benediction Hymn 786 – May the God of peace go with us  Our services for this Sunday are at Yetholm (Gordon McInally) and Morebattle (Rev Colin) both at 10am.
Call to Worship Say among the nations, The Lord reigns. Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice! God comes to judge the earth. God will judge the world with righteousness Come, let us worship God Blessing and honour, glory and power be to our God now and always. Hymn 127- O worship the King Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Readings – Jeremiah 23: 1-6 (Pg 782) Luke 23: 33 – 43 (Pg 1060) Hymn 550 – As the deer pants for the water Weekly Prayer Righteous God, we are reminded of Christ The King, the Good Shepherd who gave His life for the sheep. We come before your throne and like the penitent thief of old, we ask to be remembered when we too are welcomed into your Kingdom. Amen Sermon Choir Anthem Dedication of Offering Hymn 356 – Meekness and majesty Prayers of Intercession Hymn 459 – Crown him with many crowns Benediction .............................................................................  Our service for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost are at Morebattle (Kathleen bates) and Yetholm (Rev Colin), both at 10am. All are welcome.
Call to Worship Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; We will lift up songs of joy and sing your praises. Let the sea roar, and all that fills it Let the hills sing for joy at the presence of the Lord, For God will come to judge the world with righteousness And the peoples with equity Hymn 160- Praise my soul Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Readings – Isaiah 65: 17-25 (Pg 752) Luke 21: 5 – 19 (Pg 1056) Hymn 241 – Isaiah the prophet Weekly Prayer Loving God, we are reminded to be glad and to rejoice in your new creation, in spite of the things dreadful things happening in our world today. We trust in your ultimate promise that the future is safely in your hands and remember too, that you answer our prayers even before we speak them, according to your will and purpose. Amen Sermon Hymn 252 – As a fire is meant for burning Dedication of Offering Prayers of Intercession Hymn 694 – Brother, sister, let me serve you Benediction ............................................................... CALL TO WORSHIP God of love, WE COME IN EXPECTATION OF MEETING YOU HERE. God of justice, WE COME TO HEAR YOUR WORDS OF LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS. God of mercy, WE COME TO WORSHIP IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH. Meet us and renew us as we worship together today, AMEN. HYMN 449 Rejoice! The Lord is King. Prayers of Adoration/Confession/ Lord’s Prayer. READINGS – Isaiah 65: 17-25 and Luke 21: 5-19. HYMN 154 How Great Thou Art PRAYER For The WEEK Loving God, we are reminded to be glad and to rejoice in your new creation, despite the dreadful things happening in our world today. We trust in your ultimate promise that the future is safely in your hands and remember too, that you answer our prayers even before we speak them, according to your will and purpose. Amen SERMON Anthem Dedication of offering HYMN 166 Lord of all Hopefulness. Prayers of Intercession HYMN 562 Through the love of God our Saviour. Benediction.  We welcome everyone to our services for Remembrance Sunday at Yetholm (Rev Una Stewart) and Morebattle (Rev Colin), both at 10am.
The Order of Service for Morebattle is: Call to Worship On this day of memories, we gather to sing and to pray; we remember the past and look to the future. On this day when the guns and cannons fell silent, we come before you, God, seeking your peace. On this day of hope in the face of terror, we come before you, God, believing in your promise. Let us worship God together, in peace. Hymn 161 – O god our help in ages past Act of Remembrance (please stand if able) Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Readings – Micah4: 1-8 (Pg 932) Luke 1: 68 – 79 (Pg 1027) Hymn 715 – Behold the mountain of the Lord (1,5,6,7) Weekly Prayer Gracious God, we ask that you will bring your peace into our broken and troubled world today. Come now and teach us your ways guiding us to walk in the path of peace. Hasten the day when you will come again, and all people will acknowledge your sovereign rule. We pray in the name of Jesus Prince of Peace. Amen. Sermon Choir Anthem Dedication of Offering Hymn 705 – It is God who holds the nations Prayers of Intercession Hymn 710 – I have a dream, a man once said Benediction National Anthem  Our services this Sunday morning are at Linton, led by Debbie Brown, and at Yetholm , led by Rev Colin, both at 10am.
At Yetholm 9.45 am At Morebattle 11am At Linton 12.30 At Hownam at 11am on the 11th November. Yetholm Order of Service below Call to Worship Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles; They shall run and not be weary; They shall walk and not faint. In the company of all God’s saints and pilgrims, come and worship. We come with prayer and praise to find our strength renewed! Hymn 740 – For all the saints (1,2,4,7,8) Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer All-age talk Readings – Habakkuk 1: 1-4; 2: 1-4 (Pg 940) Luke 19: 1 – 10 (Pg 1053) Hymn 742 – Rejoice in God’s saints Weekly Prayer Merciful Lord, we give you thanks for the whole company of your saints in glory, with whom in fellowship we join our prayers and praises; Thank you that you came to seek and to save the lost, and by your grace may we demonstrate your righteousness as we seek to live by faith. Amen Sermon Hymn 747 – Jerusalem the golden Dedication of Offering Prayers of Intercession Hymn 738 – Glorious things Benediction  Our services this Sunday are at Morebattle, led by Rev Colin, and at Yetholm, led by Graeme Watson. Both services are at 10am. All welcome.
The following are the orders of service for tomorrow: Yetholm Call to Worship God has set this day before us, A day set apart, a day of rest and praise. God has set our lives before us, A time in which to love, to learn and to serve. God has sent his Spirit among us, To open our eyes and lift our hearts. Let us worship God. Hymn 185 – Come, Children, Join and Sing Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Short talk Readings – Joel 2. 23-32 Luke 18. 9-14. Hymn 625 - O Thou Who Camest from Above Weekly Prayer Sermon Hymn 189 – Be Still Dedication of Offering Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession 477 – Lo, he comes with Clouds Descending Benediction ...................................................... Morebattle From the routines of work and leisure, we have come to worship God. With the weight of the world heavy on our hearts, we have come to worship God. For we trust in God’s power and presence, so let us worship God with heart, mind, soul and strength. Hymn 100 – O Lord, thou art my God and King Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Reflection Readings – Joel 2: 23-32 (Pg 913) Luke 18: 9 – 14 (Pg 1052) Hymn 493- it’s me, it’s me, O Lord Weekly Prayer Merciful God, help us when praying to be like the tax-collector, who was honest and contrite in his prayers. We call on the name of the Lord so that we too might experience your forgiveness and salvation. Today as we go, help us to entrust the past to your mercy, the present to your love and the future to your wisdom. Amen Sermon Choir Anthem Dedication of Offering Hymn 555 – Amazing Grace Prayers of Intercession Hymn 130 – Ye servants of God Benediction  We welcome everyone to our United Harvest Brunch service this week led by Rev Colin. This will be held at Yetholm Kirk. Wait behind for brunch after the service.
Call to Worship Sow for yourselves righteousness. 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 147 – All creatures of our God and King (1,2,4,7) Prayer of Adoration and Confession/Lord’s Prayer Reflection 1 Hymn 181 – For the beauty of the earth Readings – Ruth 2: 1-10 (Pg 268) Galatians 5: 16-25 (Pg 1172) Luke 6: 43 – 45 (Pg 1035) Hymn 230 - Praise God for the Harvest Weekly Prayer Almighty God, We ask for your help and guidance as we journey through life and give thanks and praise for the many blessings we have received. Help us to know and experience the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives showing love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Amen Reflection 2 Hymn 238 – Lord, bring the day to pass Prayers of Dedication and Intercession Response: The land has yielded its harvest our God has blessed us. Hymn 229 – We plough the fields and scatter  We welcome everyone to our United Harvest Communion service at Morebattle this week led by Rev Colin.
Call to Worship O Lord, our God, how great you are; all the world depends on you: Praise the Lord our God! You make trees and grasses grow; you provide the food we need: Praise the Lord our God! Seed to harvest, wheat to bread, all our gladness comes from you: Praise the Lord our God! Hymn 233 – Come, ye thankful people, come Prayer of Adoration and Confession Readings – Deuteronomy 24: 17-22 (Pg 202) John 6: 25 – 35 (Pg 1070) Hymn 231 For the fruits of all creation Weekly Prayer Creator God, at this harvest time we acknowledge that all good gifts around us are sent from heaven above. Help us to receive them gratefully, to use them wisely and to share them unselfishly as good stewards of your bounty. We come again to your table to share the bread and wine believing in your words that we will never grow hungry or thirsty as we seek to follow you. Amen Sermon Choir Anthem Prayers of Dedication & Intercession Apostles’ Creed (Hymn 628) Invitation to Communion Hymn 19 – Ye gates Communion Hymn 518 – Lift up your hearts Benediction  We welcome everyone to our services this week. Rev Colin will take the service at Yetholm at 10am and the Harvest service at Linton at 3pm. Note the later time! Please stay for refreshments after the service at Yetholm. We remind visitors to sign the Visitors’ Book.
Next Sunday we have our United Harvest communion at Morebattle at 10am, led by Rev Colin. Orders of Service for Yetholm, followed by that for Linton: Call to Worship Be for us a companion on the Way Be our guide at crossroads Our breath in weariness Our refuge on the Way Our shade in heat Our light in darkness Hymn 213 - Every new morning Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Short talk Readings – Lamentation 3: 19-26 (Pg 826) Luke 17: 5 – 10 (Pg 1051) Hymn 153 - Great is thy faithfulness Weekly Prayer Heavenly Father, we thank you that because of your great love and your never-failing compassions we can join with those who have gone before, stating today, "Great is your faithfulness, O God". We pray that you will increase our faith as we join with those whose hope and trust is in you. Amen Sermon Hymn 349 - In our lives plant seeds of love Dedication of Offering Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession 644 - O Jesus I have promised Benediction .......................................................................... Call to Worship Be for us a companion on the Way Be our guide at crossroads Our breath in weariness Our refuge on the Way Our shade in heat Our light in darkness Hymn 153 - Great is thy faithfulness Prayer of Adoration/Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Readings – Lamentation 3: 19-26 (Pg 826) Luke 17: 5 – 10 (Pg 1051) Hymn 230 - Praise God for the harvest Weekly Prayer Sermon Hymn 213 - Every new morning (Uplifting of offering) Dedication of Offering Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession Hymn 229 - We plough the fields Benediction |
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