 Our services on Sunday are both at 10am at Morebattle (led by Rev Colin) and Yetholm (led by Pippa Emerson) for the 5th Sunday of Epiphany. All are very welcome. There will be refreshments after the service at Yetholm.
Yetholm Welcome and Intimations Call to Worship: We come from scattered lives to this house of God. To seek unity in the Spirit, the grace of Jesus and the peace of God the Father God’s people have gathered Let us worship Him together. Hymn 202 Stand up and bless the Lord Prayer Short Talk Readings : Isaiah 58:1-9a Matthew 5:13-20 Hymn 543 Longing for light Talk Hymn 540 I heard the voice of Jesus say Dedication of Offering Intercessions Hymn 710 God is working His purpose out Benediction Morebattle Call to Worship Just as sunrise breaks through the darkness each day, So God’s grace and mercy shine forth. We gather, with devotion and doubt, with joy and wonder; trusting that God’s peace and love are present here. Come and worship as you are, knowing you are loved. We come, rejoicing, to praise God’s holy name. Hymn 132 – Immortal, invisible Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/Lord’s Prayer Readings – Isaiah 58: 1-9a (Pg 744) Matthew 5:13-20 (pg 969) Hymn 252 – As a fire is meant for burning Weekly Prayer Everlasting God, help us to reflect the true light of Jesus who came not only to fulfil the law but to give his life as a ransom for us. We ask you to guide us into the coming week. Help us to know that you are close by, keep us from making mistakes and help us never to disappoint you through our words and actions. Amen. Sermon Choir Anthem Prayer of Dedication Hymn 557 – O love that wilt not let me go Prayers of Intercession Hymn 448 – Lord, the light of your love is shining Benediction
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 Our services on Sunday are both at 10am at Morebattle (led by Rev Colin) and Yetholm (led by Arthur Bates) for the 3rd Sunday of Epiphany. All are very welcome. There will be refreshments after the service at Yetholm.
Yetholm Call to Worship --- (Isaiah 9: 1-4) The People who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Those who lived in a land of deep darkness – on them the light has shined. HYMN 125: Lord of all being, throned afar Prayers of Adoration and confession / The Lord’s Prayer Bible readings: Isaiah 9: 1-4 and Matthew 4: 12-23. HYMN 748: As Stars adorn the night – veiled sky Weekly Prayer Gracious God and Heavenly Father, we ask that you will bring healing, hope and the light of your presence to everyone in need today. Help us all to be able to say with confidence that “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall, I fear?” Amen Sermon Hymn 336: Christ is our light! Dedication of offering. Prayers of intercession HYMN 348: Praise the One who breaks the darkness Benediction Morebattle 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, So that we may offer you worship in love and joy. Hymn 290 – The race that long in darkness pined Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Wee Chat Readings – Isaiah 9: 1-4 (Pg 693) Matthew 4:12-23 (pg 968) Hymn 340 – When Jesus saw the fishermen Weekly Prayer Sermon Choir Anthem Prayer of Dedication Hymn 540 – I heard the voice of Jesus Prayers of Intercession Hymn 533 – Will you come and follow me Benediction  Our services on Sunday are at Morebattle (led by Tom Burnham) and Yetholm (led by Rev Colin) for the 2nd Sunday of Epiphany. All are very welcome. There will be refreshments after the service at Yetholm.
Yetholm 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, So that we may offer you worship in love and joy. Hymn 201 – Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Wee Chat Readings – Isaiah 49: 1-7 (Pg 735) John 1: 29-42 (pg 1064) Hymn – 31 – I waited patiently for God Weekly Prayer Lord God, we thank you that you are indeed faithful and that in the miraculous birth of Jesus, you became flesh to bring salvation to our world. We pray for our own role in doing the true work of Christmas; may we be the ones who radiate the Light of Christ, every day, in all that we do and say. Amen. Sermon Hymn 510 – Jesus calls us here to meet him (vv1-3) Prayer of Dedication Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession Hymn 710 – I have a dream, a man once said Benediction Morebattle Call to Worship Hymn 532 – Lord you have come to the seashore Prayers of Adorations/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Informal Talk Readings – Isaiah 49: 1-7 John 1: 29-42 510 – Jesus calls us here to meet him (vv1-3) Weekly Prayer Sermon Choir Anthem Dedication of Offering Hymn 512 – To God be the glory Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession Hymn 513 – Courage brother Benediction.  Our services on Sunday are at Morebattle (led by Rev Colin) and Yetholm (led by Grame Watson) for the 1st Sunday of Epiphany. All are very welcome. There will be refreshments after the service at Yetholm.
Call to Worship Mountains and rivers, islands and oceans Give glory to God Men and women, rulers and nations Give glory to God All who live and all who breathe Give glory to God Hymn 201 – Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Prayer of Adoration and Confession Lord’s Prayer Wee Chat Readings – Isaiah 42: 1-9 (Pg 727) Matthew 3: 13-17 (pg 967) Hymn – Jesus bids us shine (488 CH3) Weekly Prayer Faithful God, who promised to bring forth much needed justice in our world, help us to understand the mystery of the baptism of your Son. May we be filled with such joy as we believe in you that our hearts overflow with love for you and for all who we meet along our journey. Amen Sermon Choir Anthem Dedication of Offering Hymn 334 – On Jordan’s bank Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession Hymn 159 – Lord, for the years Benediction Yetholm Service: Call to Worship God is with us always and calls us each by name. When we pass through difficulties and stress, God is with us and calls us by name. When we are discouraged and feel lost and alone, God is with us and calls us by name and heals us. Blessed be God who knows us and calls us by name. AMEN. Hymn 146 – From All that Dwell Below the Skies Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/Lord’s Prayer Reflection/Psalm OT Reading – Isaiah 42. 1-9 NT Reading – Matthew 3. 13-17 Hymn 334 – On Jordan’s Bank 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 Sermon Hymn 132 – Immortal, Invisible Dedication of Offering Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession Hymn 320 – Joy to the World Benediction  We welcome everyone to our united service at Linton on Epiphany Sunday. Please stay for refreshments after the service.
Call to Worship Arise, shine: for your light has come! The glory of the Lord has risen upon us. For the Lord will be our everlasting light and our glory! And so we worship God in humble expectation. Carol 326 – As with gladness Prayer of Adoration and Confession Lord’s Prayer Reflection 1 Readings – Isaiah 60: 1-6 (Pg 747) Matthew 2: 1-12 (pg 966) Carol 237 – Look forward in faith Weekly Prayer Gracious God, may we rise and shine in the light that has come into the world. Like the wise men of old, we bring our gifts, revelling in your glory. As we move into the New Year, may we go from this place knowing that we have met with you and have been blessed by your Spirit to live and work for your praise. Amen Reflection 2 Offertory Hymn 327 – Brightest and best Prayers of Dedication Carol – We three kings Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession Carol 323 – God is working his purpose out (1,2,4) Benediction  We have our service for the 4th Sunday of Advent at Yetholm Kirk at 10am, led by Rev Colin.
Lighting of Advent candle (Like a candle) Call to Worship Carol 303 – It came upon the midnight clear Prayers of adoration/ confession /Lord’s Prayer Readings – Isaiah 7:10-16 (Pg 692) Matthew 1:18-25 (965) Carol 302 – It was on a starry night Play Carol 314 – Child in the manger Weekly Prayer Everlasting God, our Immanuel, thank you that you are always with us. On the last Sunday of our Advent journey towards Christmas, we remember those journeys that were being taken on that first Christmas 2000 years ago. Send us out filled with love, joy and peace ready to receive the promised Immanuel afresh into our lives. Amen Reflection Hymn 319 – Of the father’s love begotten (vv 1,2,5,6) Dedication of Offering Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession Hymn 286 – Tell out my soul Benediction .................................................................................... Order for Morebattle at 3pm Hymn 315 - Once in Royal David’s city Call to Worship The angels sang that Christmas to wake the midnight sky; So let us give thanks and sing today For Love the Guest is on the way. A star shone out that Christmas – a herald and a sign; Let us seek and follow its light today For Love the Star is on the way. A child was born that Christmas, the Saviour of us all; So let us give thanks and praise today For Love the Lord is on the way. Hymn 304 – O Little town of Bethlehem The promise of a Saviour Isaiah 9: 2, 6 – 7 Hymn 316 – Love came down at Christmas Mary and the angel St Luke1: 26 – 35, 38 Carol – No wind at the window The birth of Jesus St Luke 2: 1, 3 – 7 Hymn 312 – Away in a manger please remain seated The shepherds and the angels St Luke 2: 8 – 14 Hymn 313 See in yonder manger low The shepherds pay homage St Luke 2: 15 – 20 Carol – Still, still, still The magi visit the Messiah St Matthew 2: 1 – 12 Hymn– We three Kings of Orient are (words are overleaf) The Word became flesh St John 1: 1 – 14 Carol – In the bleak mid-winter Hymn 322 – Good Christians all rejoice Prayer Hymn 301 – Hark the herald angels sing Benediction  We have our services for the 3rd Sunday of Advent at Yetholm Kirk, led by Stuart Kelly, and Morebattle led by Rev Colin, both at 10am.
Morebattle Hymn 284 (3) - Lighting of Advent candle Call to Worship Young and old, friend and stranger We come to God’s house In good times and bad, In light and in darkness We come to God’s house Seeking God’s wisdom, asking God’s blessings We come to God’s house Hymn 277 – Hark the glad sound Prayers of adoration/confession Lord’s Prayer Readings – Isaiah 35: 1-10 (Pg 719) Matthew 11: 2-11 (976) Hymn 543 – Longing for light Weekly Prayer Everlasting God, as we continue to prepare for Christmas, help us to find time in our busy lives for prayer and reflection. As we think about the life and ministry of Jesus may we experience the everlasting joy and gladness promised of old. Amen Sermon Choir anthem Dedication of Offering Hymn 472 – Come thou long-expected Jesus Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession Hymn 477 – Lo he comes with clouds descending Benediction ............................................................. Yetholm I wait for the Lord with longing; I put my hope in his word. My soul waits for the Lord more eagerly than watchmen for the morning. Ps. 130 Lighting of Advent candle 284 – Hope is a candle once lit by the prophets Prayer Readings: Isaiah 35: 1-10 Matthew 11: 2-11 548 – Approach my soul the mercy seat Weekly prayer Sermon 179 – Ye holy angels bright Prayers of Dedication, thanksgiving & Intercession 277 – Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes  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  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 ............................................................................. |
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