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pentecost 19

26/9/2024

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Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15am) for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost.
  • Tonight there will be communion at Linton Kirk at 6pm. All welcome
  • 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.
  • The Guild will meet on Thursday 3rd October at 2pm at Morebattle Institute. Rev Colin will speak on the theme: Let us build the house: sure foundations.
  • Our Cheviot Churches Recipe Book is published is on sale at the Yetholm Show before going on public sale for £10. An excellent Christmas present.
  • Volunteers are requested for the Cheviot Churches stand at Yetholm Shepherds’ Show on 5th October. Please see sheet at back of the church. Also, any jams, chutneys or garden produce to sell.
  • Sponsored Walk will be on Saturday 12th October. Sponsor forms available.
  • Foodbank needs: vegetables (tins), tomatoes (tins), potatoes (tin), puddings.
  • Next Sunday our services are at Yetholm (10am) and Linton (11.15), where we celebrate harvest. 
Call to Worship
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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pentecost 18

20/9/2024

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Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15am). There are refreshments after the service at Yetholm.
  • 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.
  • The Guild will meet on Thursday 3rd October at 2pm. Rev Colin will speak on the theme: Let us build the house: sure foundations.
  • Our Cheviot Churches Recipe Book is published is on sale at the Morebattle Flower Show (Saturday 21st) and will be sold at the Yetholm Show before going on public sale for £10. An excellent Christmas present.
  • Volunteers are requested for the Cheviot Churches stand at Yetholm Shepherds’ Show on 5th October. Please see sheet at back of the church. Also, any jams, chutneys or garden produce to sell.
  • Sponsored Walk will be on Saturday 12th October.
  • Foodbank needs: vegetables (tins), tomatoes (tins), potatoes (tin), puddings.
  • Next Sunday our services are at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15). There will be an evening communion at 6pm at Linton. 
Call to Worship
In the beginning, and today, God shapes beauty from chaos.
Today, we respond in praise!
In the beginning, and today, God speaks.
Today, we speak out.
From the beginning, and for all days, God sustains with faithfulness.
Today, we seek to walk in God’s ways
 
Hymn 210 – Awake my soul and with the sun
 
Prayers of Adoration/ Confession/Lord’s Prayer
All-age Talk
Readings - Proverbs 1: 20-33 (Pg 635)                 
                         Mark 8: 27-38 (Pg 1012)
 
Hymn 686 – How happy are all who hear
Prayer
Loving God, you sent to earth your son Jesus Christ so that in your power and love, we may have the gift of eternal life. Grant us wisdom to listen to your instructions whereby we "will live in safety, and be at ease, without fear of harm". Amen
 
Reflection
 
Hymn 238 – Lord, bring the day to pass

Prayers of Dedication & Intercession
 
Hymn 154 – O lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
Benediction
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pentecost 17

13/9/2024

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Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15am), the latter being the Guild Dedication Service.
  • The Craft Group will 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.
  • The Kirk Session will meet on Tuesday 17th September at 7pm at Morebattle Kirk.
  • The funeral service for Violet Lesenger will be held on Friday 20th September at 12 noon at the Crematorium at Melrose.
  • There will be a McMillan Coffee Morning in the Wauchope Hall, Town Yetholm on Saturday 21st at 10.30am. Entry by donation.
  • The Morebattle Flower Show will be held on Saturday 21st September at 3pm.
  • The deadline for the Cheviot is Saturday 21st September.
  • Volunteers are requested for the Cheviot Churches stand at Yetholm Shepherds’ Show on 5th October. Please see sheet at back of the church. Also, any jams, chutneys or garden produce to sell.
  • Sponsored Walk will be on Saturday 12th October.
  • Rev Kwame Ahaligah was inducted to Selkirk & Ashkirk linked with Ettrick & Yarrow. Let’s pray for him as he takes on this big charge.
  • Foodbank needs: vegetables (tins), tomatoes (tins), potatoes (tin), puddings.
  • Next Sunday our services are at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15), celebrating Creationtide
Call to Worship
From sunrise to sunset,
Let us praise God’s holy name.
With the wisdom of the aged and the energy of the young,
Let us praise God’s holy name.
In our work, in our homes, and in all we do,
Let us praise God’s holy name.
Let us praise the Lord with all our hearts!
We will worship God now and always.
 
Hymn 500- Lord of Creation
 
Prayers of Adoration/Confession/ Lord’s Prayer
 
All-age Talk
Readings - Proverbs 31: 10-31 (Pg 667)                 
                         Mark 9: 30-37 (Pg 1013)
 
Hymn 118 – Womb of life
Prayer
Faithful God, draw near to us, strengthen our faith, deepen our love for you and for our neighbours. Help us to be a welcoming congregation. Open our eyes to the wonder of your love and your creation as we worship you. Amen.
 
Reflection
 
Choir Anthem
 
Dedication of Offering
 
Guild Rededication
In faith we now dedicate ourselves
Through our worship, prayer and action
To serve you faithfully, to love you with all our heart, all our soul, all our mind and to serve one another as your Son, Jesus Christ, has shown his love for us.
Renew, refresh us as members of the Guild, as we continue on our journey through life.
Guide our thinking and bless all that we do in your name, whose we are and whom we serve and in whose name we pray. Amen
 
Hymn 553- Just as I am
Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession
 
Hymn 694 – Sister, brother, let me serve you(MB)/ 561 - Blessed Assurance (Yeth)
 
Benediction

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Pentecost 16

6/9/2024

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Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15am). Gordon McInally will lead our worship.
  • Kelso Churches Together will hold a Songs of Praise at the Town Square in Kelso at 2pm of Sunday 8th September.
  • The Craft Group will 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.
  • Worship Committee meets on Wednesday 11th at 2pm in Yetholm.
  • The Kirk Session will meet on Tuesday 17th September at 7pm at Morebattle Kirk.
  • The funeral service for Violet Lesenger will be held on Friday 20th September at 12 noon at the Crematorium at Melrose.
  • The deadline for the Cheviot is Saturday 21st September.
  • Foodbank needs: vegetables (tins), tomatoes (tins), potatoes (tin), puddings.
  • Next Sunday our services are at Yetholm (10am) and the Guild Rededication at Morebattle (11.15).
 
Welcome and Notices
Call to Worship
Your way, O God, is holy.
What god is so great as You?
You are the God who works wonders.
You have displayed Your might among the peoples whom You have redeemed with Your strong arm.
We approach You as Your faithful people.
Our ears are open to Your word.
Our hearts are open to Your comfort, renewal and challenge.
Pour out Your truth upon us as we worship You.
For Your way, O God, is holy.
What god is so great as You?

Hymn 184 – Sing to the Lord a Joyful Song

Prayers of Adoration and Confession, and Lord’s Prayer

Reflection

Readings: James 2: 1-10, 14-17
                  Mark 7: 24-37
 
Hymn 598 Come, Holy Ghost our hearts inspire

Prayer
Loving God, we are reminded from our Bible readings that Jesus came to open the eyes of the blind, unstop deaf ears and cast out evil spirits. 
We especially pray for any we know who are in need of specialist care to help them improve their lives.  
Lord as the maker of us all, help us to be generous and a blessing to all whom we come in contact with this week. Amen
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Address

Hymn 710 “I had a dream” a man once said

Prayers of Dedication, Thanksgiving and Intercession

Hymn 153 Great is thy Faithfulness

Benediction
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