Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15am). There are refreshments after the service at Yetholm.
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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Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15am), the latter being the Guild Dedication Service.
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 Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15am). Gordon McInally will lead our worship.
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 Address Hymn 710 “I had a dream” a man once said Prayers of Dedication, Thanksgiving and Intercession Hymn 153 Great is thy Faithfulness Benediction Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Linton (11.15am).
Call to Worship With what should I come before the Lord? What sacrifices should I bring? You have been told what is good and what the Lord requires of you. To do right and to love goodness and to walk humbly with our God. Hymn 225 – Summer suns are glowing Prayers of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Reflection 1 - Song of Songs 2: 8-13 (Pg 679) Mark 7: 1-8 (Pg 1010) Hymn 489 – Come down, O Love divine Prayer Faithful God, we thank you that your wisdom not only enlightens but transforms and guides us in our daily walk, through life with you. Help us to worship you aright and keep your commands; to correctly distinguish between them and human traditions. Amen. Reflection 2 Hymn 259 – Beauty for brokenness Prayers of Dedication & Intercession Hymn 130 – Ye servants of God Benediction Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15am). Our theme is : On the Beach
Call to Worship Where can I escape from your spirit, O Lord? If I ascend to heaven, you are there If I take the wings of the dawn and settle at the farthest limits of the sea even there your right hand shall hold me How weighty to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! I try to count them––they outnumber the grains of sand Hymn 159 – Lord for the years Prayers of Adoration & Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Reflection 1 Readings – Acts 28: 1-10 (Pg 1126) John 21: 1-13 (Pg 1090) Hymn 641 – Seek ye first Prayer Disturb us when we are too well-pleased with ourselves; when we arrive safely because we sailed too close to the shore. Disturb us to venture on wider seas, where storms will show your mastery; where losing sight of land, we shall find the stars. Push back the horizons of our hopes and push us in the future in strength, courage and love. (St James, New York) Reflection 2 Hymn 565 – My life flows on (Yetholm)/ Hymn 570 -When the storms of life are raging (Morebattle) Prayers of Dedication & Intercession Hymn 532 – Lord, you have come to the seashore Benediction Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15am). Our theme is: Cruising the Med
Call to Worship In the midst of life’s storms, God is there. God leads us into ways of peace. When darkness and the deep pit of anger reach toward us God lifts us and carries us through. Lord of hope and life, be with us today. God of mercy and peace, lead our lives. Hymn 59 -O come and let us to the Lord Prayers of Adoration & Confession/Lord’s Prayer Reflection 1 Readings – Acts 21: 1-16 (Pg 1118) Luke 8: 22-25 (Pg 1037) Hymn 191 – Do not be afraid Prayer You are the sea on which we float, You are the wind that fills our sails, You are the storm that buffets us, You are the calm that brings us peace. Reflection 2 Hymn 490 – Jesus lover of my soul Prayers of Dedication & Intercession Hymn 737 – Will your anchor hold Benediction Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15am). Our theme is : Cultural Tour
Christ in my mind That I may see what is true Christ in my mouth That I might speak with power Christ in my face That I might shine with God Hymn 173 – Sing to God new songs of worship Prayers of Adoration/Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Reflection 1 Readings – Acts 17:16-28 (Pg 1113) Luke 6: 46-49 (Pg 1035) Hymn 498 – Angel voices Prayer O God unknown, in our mothers’ womb you formed us for your glory. Give us a heart to long for you, grace to discern you and courage to proclaim you; through the one whom you loved before the foundation of the world, our saviour Jesus Christ, Amen (Janet Morley) Reflection 2 Hymn 497 – Almighty Father of all things (vv.1,4,5,6) Prayers of Dedication & Intercession Hymn 247 - Moved by the Gospel Benediction Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Linton (11.15am). Our theme is: Exploring new places.
Call to Worship Gathered in the name of Jesus Christ, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and blessed by God, we come to worship one, holy God. O God, how wonderful is your name in all the earth. Your majesty is the music of the starry skies. Let us worship God in joy and praise O God, how wonderful is your name in all the earth! Hymn 122 – Let all the world in every corner sing Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Reflection 1 Readings – Acts 16:1-10 (Pg 1111) Luke 7: 11-17 (Pg 1035) Hymn 5 – O Lord, our Lord throughout the earth Prayer Christ our teacher, you open our minds to new possibilities and demand the best we can give. Instruct us in the grammar of love that we might practise justice and compassion and be shaped by your example, instructed by your Spirit and in all things and in all things accountable to you. Amen Reflection 2 Hymn 257 – Singing we gladly worship the Lord Dedication of Offering / Prayers of Intercession Hymn 738 – Glorious things of thee are spoken Benediction Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15am). Our theme is : Sporting Break.
Call to Worship Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength They shall soar with wings as eagles They will run and not grow weary They will walk and not grow faint Run with perseverance the race set before us Our eyes fixed on Jesus Hymn 458 – At the name of Jesus Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/ Lord’s Prayer Reflection 1 Readings – 1 Corinthians 9: 24-27 (Pg 1150) Matthew 20: 20-28 (Pg 988) Hymn 502 – Take my life and let it be… Prayer May the power of God this day enable us, The beauty of God silence us, The justice of God give us voice, The integrity of God hold us, The fear of God expose us to truth, The breath of God give us abundant life. Reflection 2 Hymn 517 – Fight the good fight Dedication of Offering / Prayers of Intercession Hymn 192 -All my hope on God is founded Benediction Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15am). Our theme is : Foodie Holiday.
Call to Worship Come all who are thirsty come to the waters and you who have no money come, buy and eat Listen to me and eat what is good And your soul will delight in the richest of fare. Hymn 125 – Lord of all being Prayer of Adoration/ Confession/Lord’s Prayer Reflection 1 Readings – Acts 10: 9-23 (Pg 1104) Luke 6: 43-45 (Pg 1035) Hymn 685 – For everyone born (vv 1,2,3,5) Prayer O God, at whose table we are no longer strangers, you call us to your feast to enjoy the good things of life. May we not refuse your call through pride or fear, but approach with confidence to find our home in you, through Jesus Christ. Amen Reflection 2 Hymn 463 – Fairest Lord Jesus Dedication of Offering / Prayers of Intercession Hymn 198 – Let us build a house Benediction |