Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Linton (11.15) on 1st Sunday of Advent.
Like a candle flame (Yeth)/ 284 – Hope is the candle (v1) (Linton) Call to Worship We wait for God, who appears like a tender branch growing from a stump. Advent is a time for waiting. We wait for God, who comes with justice and righteousness. Advent is a time for hoping. We wait for God, praising the One who comes to fulfil promises. Advent is a time to worship. Hymn 273 – O come, o come Emmanuel Prayer of Adoration/Confession/ Lord’s Prayer All-age talk Readings – Jeremiah 33:14–16 (Pg 796) Luke 21:25–36 (Pg 1057) Hymn 509 – Jesus calls us o’er the tumult Prayer Almighty God, as the new day dawns on this Advent Sunday, we give thanks for the first glimmers of the light which remind us of the coming of your Son Jesus Christ. We believe that your light has the power to overcome all our darkness and pray that throughout the Season of Advent we may we share in the mystery of your coming into the world. Amen Sermon Hymn 339 – Sing of Andrew Prayers of dedication and intercession Hymn 476 – Mine eyes have seen the glory Benediction
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Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle(11.15). We celebrate Holy Communion.
· 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. · There will be a Quiet Day on Holy Island on Saturday 30th November. Please see notice. · The lighting of the Christmas tree at Morebattle will be on Sunday 1st December at 6pm at the Institute. · Advent Study Group meets on Thursday 5th December at 10.30am in the Manse. · The Guild hosts an Afternoon Tea to mark the 120th Anniversary of the Guild in Morebattle. · Foodbank needs: Pk rice, Jam, tinned meat, custard, sponge puddings, selection box, Christmas crackers · Next Sunday our services will be at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15), for the 1st Sunday of Advent. Call to Worship Hymn 449 – Rejoice the Lord is King (1,2,3,5) Readings – 2 Samuel 23: 1-7 (Pg 330) John 18: 33 -37 (Pg 1087) Hymn 657 – Father most loving Prayer Eternal Father, we worship you today through our Saviour Jesus, who is both Christ the King and the Son of Man. We thank you that we are invited to share with Him in this communion, remembering his death and resurrection. Help us to walk in this world as citizens of your Kingdom of Light, where Christ reigns as King in glory for ever. Amen Reflection Hymn 510 – Jesus calls us here (1,3,4) Prayers of dedication and intercession Hymn 662 – Jesus thou joy Prayer of Thanksgiving Lord’s Prayer Fraction Communion Peace Prayer after Communion Hymn 459 – Crown him with many crowns Benediction Welcome to our service at Yetholm (10am). Please stay for refreshments after the service.
· 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.
· Next Sunday our services will be at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15), and we celebrate Holy Communion. Call to Worship Hymn 252 – As a fire is meant for burning Prayers of Adoration/ Confession Lord’s Prayer All-age Talk Readings – 1 Samuel 1: 4-11 (Pg 271) Mark 13: 1 -8 (Pg 1019) Hymn 356 – Meekness and majesty Prayer Gracious God, teach us how to pray in these troubling times in which we live. We ask that in all we do, we may we walk more closely with you at our side safe in the knowledge that your Fatherly love and care knows no bounds. Amen Sermon Hymn 718 – We cannot measure how you heal Dedication of Offering Prayers of Intercession Hymn 470 – Jesus shall reign Benediction Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle(11.15) for Remembrance Sunday.
Call to Worship On this day of memory we gather to sing and pray, we remember the past and look to the future. O God our help in ages past, our hope for years to come. May we catch a vision of how the world could live together. Make us channels of your peace. Let there be Peace on Earth and let it begin with us! Hymn 715 – Behold the mountain of the Lord (vv1,5,6,7) The Act of Remembrance At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. We will remember them. Prayers of Adoration/ Confession/Lord’s Prayer Readings – Psalm 46: 1-11 (Pg 570) John 15: 9 -17(Pg 1083) Hymn 528 – Make me a channel of thy peace Prayer Thank you, God our refuge and strength, our ever-present help in times of trouble. Help us to be still and know that you are indeed our God, who makes wars to cease and commands us to love each other. Amen Sermon Choir Anthem Dedication of Offering Hymn 712 – What shall we pray Prayers of Intercession Hymn 511 – Thy hand, O God, has guided Benediction National Anthem Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Linton (11.15) for All Saints Sunday. There will be refreshments after the Yetholm service.
Praise the Lord, all you saints! Praise God, all you heavenly hosts! Let us praise the name of the Lord: For the name of God is above all names! Let us praise the Lord as long as we live; We will sing praises to God now and evermore. Hymn 740 – For all the saints (vv 1,2,4,7,8) Prayers of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer All-age Talk Readings – Isaiah 25: 6-9 (Pg 708) John 11: 32- 44 (Pg 1078) Hymn 425 – The Saviour died but rose again Prayer God of Eternity, we thank you for all the saints – those recognised by the Church and those known only to a few, and to you. Lord, we give thanks for the love you have shown to the world through all your saints who have been our inspiration. May we, week by week continue to celebrate our communion with them whenever and wherever we worship you. Amen Reflection Hymn 748 – As stars adorn the night-veiled sky (Offering uplifted – Linton) Dedication of Offering Prayers of Intercession Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer Hymn 742 – Rejoice in God’s saints Benediction |