 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.
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 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.  Our services this Sunday are at Yetholm, led by Rev Colin and at Morebattle, led by Stuart Kelly, both at 10am. Please remember that the clocks go forward an hour this Sunday.
2-5pm. Good Friday Vigil at Hoselaw Chapel with meditations on the hour and half hour. Come for a short time or a longer time.
Call to Worship The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Jesus humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death – even death on a cross. Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Therefore, God has exalted him and given him the name above every name. Hosanna! Hosanna! Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Let us worship God in the name of Jesus Christ, our Servant Lord. Hymn 367 – Hosanna loud hosanna Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Blessing of Palm Crosses Hymn MP 457 – Make way, make way Readings – Isaiah 50:4-9 (Pg 737) Matthew 21:1-11 (Pg 988) Hymn 380 – There is a green hill Weekly Prayer Sovereign Lord, we join in the celebration as we declare "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!" This is Jesus whom we have come to worship today. Amen Talk 1 Hymn 385 – Here hangs a man discarded (Passion Chorale) Talk 2 Dedication of Offering Hymn 399 – My song is love unknown (1-3, 7) Prayers of Intercessions Hymn 365 – Ride on, ride on Benediction. Morebattle Order God exalted him to be the highest place And gave him the name that is above all other name That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow In heaven and on earth and under the earth And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord To the glory of God the Father (Philipians) We proclaim Christ nailed to the cross. He is the power of God and the wisdom of God. 1 Cor 1: 23,4 Hymn 365: Ride on, ride on in majesty Prayers of Adoration and Confession inc Lord’s Prayer Blessing of the crosses Small talk Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9, St Matthew 21: 1-11 Hymn 78: O set ye open unto me [Psalm 118] Prayer of the Week Sermon Anthem Uplift of offering Hymn 364: All glory, laud and honour Prayers of intercession Hymn 367: Hosanna, loud hosanna Benediction. 
Call to Worship There will come a time when all around us will be gone – a time when dust will return to dust. But there will never come a time when the breath of God ceases to blow, when the Spirit sleeps, when love lies lifeless. Let us worship God, who holds everything fast and breathes life into dust. Hymn 349 - In our lives plant seeds of hope Prayer of Adoration & Confession Talk – Seeing and Being Seen Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14 John 11:1-45 Hymn 555 - Amazing grace! how sweet the sound Weekly Prayer Almighty God and heavenly Father, we know that you are the resurrection and the life and that you have put your Spirit in us. Help us to believe your promise as we declare again that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Amen Sermon Hymn 187 - There’s a wideness in God’s mercy Dedication of Offering Prayers of Thanksgiving/ Intercession Hymn 448 - Lord, the light of Your love is shining Benediction Order of Service - Morebattle Call to Worship More than those who watch for the morning, We wait faithfully for God. With our questions and our cries, in our hopes and expectations, We wait faithfully for God. Come, let us worship the Lord our God And offer our prayers and praise Hymn 405 – We sing the praise of him who died Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Wee Chat Readings – Ezekiel 37:1-14 (P g868) John 11:1-35 (Pg 1077) Hymn 734 – O Christ you wept when grief was raw Weekly Prayer Almighty God and heavenly Father, we know that you are the resurrection and the life and that you have put your Spirit in us. Help us to believe your promise as we declare again that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Amen Sermon Choir Anthem Dedication of Offering Hymn 595 – O breath of life, come sweeping through us Prayers of Intercessions Hymn 352 – O for a thousand tongues Benediction  Welcome to our services at Morebattle, Led by Rev Una Stewart, and at Yetholm, led by Rev Colin.
Order at Morebattle Welcome CTW HYMN 474 Hail to the Lord’s anointed Adoration/Confession ‘A Thought’ HYMN 687 Lord of our growing years (698 Love Unknown) 1 Samuel 16:1-13 John 9:1-41 HYMN 606 Lord you sometimes speak in wonders ‘Prayer for the week’ Holy God, although we look at the outward appearance, we know that you look into our heart. Give us the faith so that, like the blind man who received his sight, we are able to say "Lord, I believe" as we worship You today. Amen Sermon Choir Anthem Offering/Intercessions HYMN 529 Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go Benediction Order at Yetholm Call to Worship When Israel was a child I loved him Out of Egypt I called my son I taught Ephraim to walk, I took them up in my arms I led them with cords of kindness, with bands of love I was like those who lift infants to their cheeks I bent down to them and fed them Hymn 181 – For the beauty of the earth Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Wee Chat Readings – Exodus 3:1-10 (Pg 58) John 9:1-11, 35-41 (Pg 1066) Hymn 191 – Do not be afraid Weekly Prayer Holy God, although we look at the outward appearance, we know that you look into our heart. Give us the faith so that, like the blind man who received his sight, we are able to say "Lord, I believe" as we worship You today. Amen Sermon Hymn 724 – Christ’s is the world Dedication of Offering/ Intercessory Prayers Hymn 352 – O for a thousand tongues Benediction  There will be a united service at Morebattle this Sunday at 10am, when we will have the ordination of Ann Girvan as elder. There will be no service at Yetholm.
Pilgrim God, striking water in the desert Refresh us and quench our thirst Listening God, sitting by the well Refresh us and teach us truth Loving God, moving over the waters Refresh us and bring us life Hymn 124 – Praise to the Lord Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Readings – Exodus 17:1-7 (Pg 75) John 4:5-26 (Pg 1066) Hymn 722 – Spirit of God, come dwell within me Weekly Prayer Gracious God, give us eyes to see, as Jesus did at Jacob's Well, the true spiritual thirst in the people around us. Help us to worship You in spirit and truth so that we become springs of living water welling up to eternal life. Amen Sermon Choir Anthem Dedication of Offering/ Intercessory Prayers Hymn 642 – Ye that know the Lord is gracious Ordination and admission of elder Hymn 622 – We sing a love that sets all people free Benediction  Welcome to our services at Linton (Trish Gentry) and Yetholm (Rev Colin) on the 2nd Sunday of Lent, both at 10am. There will be refreshments after the Yetholm service.
Order of Service for Yetholm Call to Worship Gathering God, our rock and shelter We are here to meet with you Travelling God, our way and wonder We are here to meet with you Summoning God, our joy and adventure We are here to meet with you Hymn 160 – Praise my soul Prayers of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Wee Chat Readings – Genesis 12: 1-4 (Pg 13) John 3:1-17 (Pg 1065) Hymn 188 (MP) – God is our strength Weekly Prayer Everlasting God, we thank you that you freely gave your only Son Jesus that we might know and experience eternal life through belief in Him. Help us to share our love and trust you wholeheartedly today and through every day of our Lenten journey. Amen Sermon Hymn 162 – The God of Abraham praise Dedication of Offering/ Intercessory Prayers Hymn 644 – O Jesus I have promised Benediction  We hold our JOINT communion service at Morebattle this Sunday at 10am on the first Sunday of Lent. All are very welcome. Please note that there is NO service at Yetholm.
Call to Worship As darkness gives way to light and winter sleep to fresh beginnings, We come to be reminded of God's love for us. Like the green shoots of renewed life, stirring beneath the soil, We welcome the new life Jesus offers As we journey with Christ through Lent We worship God in body, mind and spirit Hymn 90 (CH3) – Lead us, heavenly Father Prayer of Adoration/ Confession Readings – Genesis 3: 1-7 (Pg 5) Matthew 4:1-11 (pg 967) Hymn 490 – Jesus, lover of my soul Weekly Prayer Father God as we begin our Lenten journey, we are mindful of the temptation and suffering that your son Jesus Christ endured in the wilderness. We ask you to strengthen us, as we find ourselves in the desert of human faults, failings and sinfulness. Help us to live by your words, guiding us through life's journey. Amen Sermon Choir Anthem Prayers of Dedication and Intercession Hymn 662 – Jesu, thou joy of loving hearts Communion Hymn 167 -Guide me, O thou great Jehovah Benediction  Our services on Sunday are both at 10am at Morebattle (led by Debbie Brown) and Yetholm (led by Rev Colin) for Transfiguration Sunday. All are very welcome. There will be refreshments after the service at Yetholm.
Call to Worship From seashore to mountain top, from lonely place to hillside, from touching lepers to touching glory, this has been the reign of God. From the Jordan to the present, from the beginning to here, from the Galilee to this place, let us gather in the transfigured light of God. Hymn 512 – To God be the glory Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/Lord’s Prayer Wee Chat Readings – Exodus 24: 12-18 (Pg 82) Matthew 17:1-9 (pg 984) Hymn 252 – As a fire is meant for burning Weekly Prayer Holy God your Son Jesus was wonderfully transfigured in front of his disciples high upon the holy mountain. No longer a secret, we proclaim to all that Jesus Christ is Lord. In the week that lies before us may we reflect your love in our families, our church and our community; so that the world can see that we are transformed by Christ and thereby draw others into Jesus' loving care. Amen Sermon Hymn 353 – Bright the cloud and bright the glory Dedication of Offering Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession Hymn 448 – Lord, the light of your love is shining Benediction |
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