pentecost 7+

Our services for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost are at Yetholm (led by Rev Colin) and at Morebattle (led by Stuart Kelly), both at 10am. Please stay for refreshments afterward the Yetholm service.
Notices:

• Today there is a Tractor Run at Shotton. It will finish at 2.30pm when there will be a Strawberry Tea and raffle. Funds for Farming mental health charity.
• Romie Scott is raising funds for the Church by hurtling down the Zipwire at Glentress. Sponsor forms at the back.
• Coffee and chat at Yetholm Kirk on Tuesdays from 10.30 -12 noon. All welcome.
• The Prayer Service meets on Tuesdays at 12 noon at Yetholm Kirk.
• There will be a Joint Kirk Session meeting on Monday 20th July at Kelso Old at 7pm.
• Sponsored Walk. The minister and treasurer will be walking round the parish, from Hownam/Morebattle to Linton to Hoselaw to Yetholm on Saturday 1st August. Anyone who wants to join for all or part of the way would be most welcome.
• Next Sunday our services are at Yetholm (led by Stuart Kelly) and Morebattle (led by Rev Colin), both at 10am.
  
  

 Yetholm Service
Call to Worship
God’s Word is a lamp to our feet;
and a light to our path.
God’s Word is made visible in Christ;
in him we are rooted in truth.
God’s Word is revealed through the Holy Spirit;
and lived out in faithful service.
Come and listen for God’s Word in this time of worship.
We wait to receive the Word of Life.
Hymn 192 – All my hope on God is founded
Prayers of Approach/ Confession/Lord’s Prayer
Readings – Genesis 25 : 19-34 (Pg 26)
                       Matthew 13: 1– 9, 18-23 (Pg 978)
Hymn 180 – Give thanks with a grateful heart
Weekly Prayer
Gracious God, as we hear your word today may it fall on good soil.  Help us to understand the secrets of the kingdom of heaven and our place in it. As we look forward to the week to come, we pray for an awareness of your love and support in all we do. Amen
Sermon
Hymn 263 – God of freedom , God of justice
Prayers of Dedication/ Intercession
God, in your mercy/ Hear our prayer.
Hymn 458 – At the name of Jesus
Benediction
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Morebattle Service
​Call to Worship
God’s Word is a lamp to our feet;
and a light to our path.
God’s Word is made visible in Christ;
in him we are rooted in truth.
God’s Word is revealed through the Holy Spirit;
and lived out in faithful service.
Come and listen for God’s Word in this time of worship.
We wait to receive the Word of Life.
 
Hymn 716 - Come and find the quiet centre
Prayers of Approach/ Confession/Lord’s Prayer
Readings – Genesis 25 : 19-34 (Pg 26)
                       Matthew 13: 1– 9, 18-23 (Pg 978)
Hymn 44 - Praise waits for thee in Zion, Lord
Weekly Prayer
Gracious God, as we hear your word today may it fall on good soil.  Help us to understand the secrets of the kingdom of heaven and our place in it. As we look forward to the week to come, we pray for an awareness of your love and support in all we do. Amen
Sermon
Choir Anthem
Dedication of Offering
Hymn 349 - In our lives plant seeds of hope
Prayers of Intercession
Hymn 804 - You shall go out with joy
Benediction.