 We welcome everyone to our united service for Epiphany Sunday. Because of the weather forecast, we have made the decision to transfer the service to MOREBATTLE, instead of Linton. It will still be at 11am. However, if the weather is bad, please do not attempt to get to church. There will still be refreshments afterwards.
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 325 – Bethlehem of noblest cities Weekly Prayer Gracious God, as we begin a New Year, remind us of the things that are truly important and worthwhile. Enable us to put aside anxiety about the future because your Light has come into our world. Help us to arise and shine giving God the glory as we live out our lives in 2025. Amen Reflection Offertory Carol – We three kings (MP 740) Prayers of Dedication Hymn159 – Lord for the years Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession Carol 323 – The first Nowell (vv 1,3,5,6) Benediction
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 Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15) on 4th Sunday of Advent.
· A service of lessons and carols will be held in Morebattle this Sunday (22nd) at 3pm. Followed by mulled wine/ tea. · Retiring Offering at our Christmas services will be for the work of Crossreach. · Christmas Eve is on Tuesday, and there will be our carol service at Hownam at 6pm and our Watchnight service at Linton at 11.30pm. · United Christmas Day service will be at 10am at Yetholm. · We are saddened by the death of Bill Thomson, elder and former Session Clerk. His thanksgiving service will be on Wednesday 8th January at 1.30pm at Morebattle Kirk. · There will be no craft group or coffee morning or prayer service over the festive period. · Next Sunday our services will be at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15), and will be led by Trish Gentry · Rev Colin wishes everyone a very blessed Christmas and kind wishes for 2025. Lighting of Advent Crown - Like a candle flame Call to Worship God who spoke to Mary and Elizabeth, speak your Word to us now. God who blessed them with new life, bless us with great expectation. God who gave them songs of praise to sing, receive our joyful praise. Hymn 320 – Joy to the world Prayer of Adoration & Confession Lord’s prayer Jesse tree Readings – Micah 5: 2-5a (Pg 933) Luke 1: 39-45 (Pg 1026) Hymn 300 – The virgin Mary Prayer Everlasting God, we share today with Mary and Elizabeth their love and joy as the waiting for Jesus’s birth nears its end. Quieten our hearts and lives so that we can hear your voice amongst the hustle and bustle of everyday life as Christmas approaches. Lord Jesus be our peace, we pray. Amen Reflection Hymn 319 – Of the father’s love begotten Prayers of dedication and intercession Hymn 303 – It came upon the midnight clear Benediction  Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15) on 3rd Sunday of Advent.
· The Yetholm Village Choir hold their Christmas Concert on Sunday at 4pm at Yetholm Kirk. Accompanied by the Yetholm Colliery Band. · The Yetholm Primary School Christmas service is on Monday 16th December at 9.15am at Yetholm Kirk. · 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. · Morebattle Primary School will sing carols round the tree at the Institute on Tuesday at 5.45pm · Our Quiet Service will be on Wednesday 18th December at 5pm at Morebattle Kirk. · Advent Study Group meets on Thursday 19th December at 10.30am in the Manse. All welcome. · Morebattle Primary School Service will be this coming Friday at 9am at Morebattle Kirk. · A service of lessons and carols will be held in Morebattle next Sunday (22nd) at 3pm. Followed by mulled wine/ tea. · Next Sunday our services will be at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15), for the 4th Sunday of Advent. Lighting of Advent Crown Call to Worship In this season of expectation we prepare to welcome Christ Into the bustle of our lives and the hard-to-find moments of solitude we prepare to welcome Christ Into our hearts, and those often-hidden parts of our lives we prepare to welcome Christ Hymn – Hills of the North rejoice (words on screen) Prayer of Adoration & Confession/Lord’s prayer Readings – Zephaniah 3: 14-20 (Pg 947) Luke 3:7- 18 (Pg 1029) Hymn 285 – The angel Gabriel Prayer Merciful God, who sent John the Baptist to proclaim the Good News that the Lord our God is with us and that He is mighty to save. Help us as we go forward to be true heralds of the coming of Christ and to proclaim the Gospel through all we do and say. Amen Sermon Hymn 543 – Longing for light (vv 1,2,4,5) Prayers of dedication and intercession Hymn 291 – When out of poverty is born Benediction  Welcome to our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15) on 2nd Sunday of Advent.
Lighting of Advent Crown - Hymn 284 – Hope is the candle (v2) (MB)/ Like a candle flame (Y) Call to Worship In our watching and in our waiting God is alive in us In our questioning and in our hoping God is alive in us In our travelling and in our homecoming God is alive in us Hymn 473 - Thy Kingdom come – on bended knee Prayer of Adoration & Confession/Lord’s prayer All-age talk Readings – Isaiah 40: 1-11 (Pg 723) Luke 3:1–6 (Pg 1029) Hymn 336 – Christ is our light Prayer Loving God, as we continue our Advent journey in faith, we ask you in hope to comfort us in our needs and keep us close to your heart. We thank you that your word stands forever and that all mankind will see your salvation. Amen Sermon Hymn 281 – People look east Prayers of Dedication and Intercession Hymn 477 – Lo, he comes with clouds descending Benediction  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  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  Welcome to our united service at Yetholm Kirk at 11am to celebrate harvest. This will be followed by lunch. Please note that there will be no service at Morebattle this Sunday.
Call to Worship Sow for yourselves righteousness. For it is time to seek the Lord. Break up your fallow ground. For it is time to seek the Lord. Bring the first fruits of all your produce. For it is time to seek the Lord. Reap steadfast love. For it is time to seek the Lord. Hymn 165 – Praise to the Lord Prayers of Adoration/ Confession /Lord’s Prayer All-age Talk Readings – Deuteronomy 8: 1-10 (Pg 187) John 6: 24-35 (Pg 1070) Hymn 231 – For the fruits of all creation Prayer Father God, we give you thanks that once again the earth has produced her increase. All over our beautiful world the harvest of grain is drying, ready for feed and bread and the harvest of roots, crops and vegetables have been lifted or picked and stored. Thank you too for the reminder "that we do not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord". Amen Reflection Choir Anthem Dedication of Offering Hymn 226 – God whose farm is all creation Prayers of Intercession Hymn 229 – We plough the fields and scatter Benediction ……………………………………………………….. Lunch |
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