Order of Service Sunday 9th December 2018

Dalserf Parish Church
9/12/2018

2nd Sunday of Advent

The Sunday of PEACE

Entry of God’s Word
(Please stand if you are able)

Welcome and Intimations

Introit:

Call to Worship

Lighting the Advent Candle
A candle is burning, a candle of Peace;
A candle to signal that conflict must cease.
For Jesus is coming to show us the way;
A message of Peace humbly laid in the hay.
(tune: Away in a manger)

Hymn: 273 O come, O come, Emmanuel

Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn: 598 Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire

Readings:
Philippians 1: 3 – 11 Claire Walker
Luke 3: 1 – 6 Revd. John Stevenson

Hymn: 606 Lord you sometimes speak in wonders

Sermon: “Who is Your Favourite Saint?”

Anthem:

Offering and Prayer of dedication
Prayers for others

Hymn: 477 Lo, he comes with clouds descending

Benediction
Threefold Amen

Intimations Sunday 9th December 2018

Intimations Sunday 9th December

A warm welcome is extended to any visitors to our service today. Soup, tea and coffee will be served in Hamilton Hall after the service and you are invited to join us for a short time of fellowship together. There will be a Carol Service here in Dalserf this evening at 7pm. This will feature the New Life Singers and the choirs from the two primary schools Dalserf and Netherburn. Money raised will go to The Scottish Huntington Association. The evening will be followed by refreshments in Hamilton Hall.

Bible study will meet in Hamilton Hall tomorrow at 11am.

There will be a Christmas Cheer Afternoon tomorrow in Kirkfieldbank Church Hall from 2p– 4pm. Admission is free. There will be Christmas Crafts, home baking, Music, Carols. Tea and coffee will be served.

Our Girls Brigade will meet tomorrow night in Rorison

On Wednesday in Rorison at 7.15pm. Our Guild will have their Annual Christmas Concert. The entertainment will again be provided by Kenny Mason and Friends. A delicious supper will be served. Please come along and support us and enjoy a lovely start to the Christmas Festivities.

Next Sunday the 16th December is our Gift Service. You are asked to bring along a gift for under the tree. Please place the gift in a Christmas bag instead of wrapping paper. This makes it easier for the Social Work Dept to check each gift. Also mark who the gift is suitable for and age group.

The Sacrament of Baptism will also take place at the service next Sunday.

Next Sunday afternoon 16th December at 3pm there will be Carols in the Park behind Crossford Village Hall at 3pm. Featuring Caroline Telfer fresh from her leading Role as “Truly Scrumptious” in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Followed by Hot drinks and Mince Pies in the village Hall. There will also be a special Seasonal Guest Appearance

Our Christmas Appeal begins today. Please place your donation in the envelope provided, write your name on the tag and hang it on the Christmas Tree. Money raised will go to the Drop In Centre in Larkhall.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Friday 21st December Nursing Home visits
Monday 24th December Watchnight service 11.30pm Dalserf
Preceded by Christmas Treats in Hamilton Hall from 10pm.

JANUARY

Guild Annual Burns Supper in Rorison at 7pm. Put the date in your diary now and join us for what is a most enjoyable evening with good food, speeches and entertainment.

Congratulations to David McPherson who turns 21 on Friday 14th December. Happy birthday David

Order of Service Sunday 2nd December 2018

Dalserf Parish Church
02/12/2018

1st Sunday of Advent

The Sunday of HOPE

Entry of God’s Word
(Please stand if you are able)

Welcome and Intimations

Introit:

Lighting the Advent Candle

A Candle is burning, a flame warm and bright,
A candle of HOPE in winter’s dark night.
While angels sing blessing from heaven’s starry sky,
Our hearts we prepare now for Jesus is nigh
(tune: Away in a manger)

Hymn 472 Come thou long expected Jesus

Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn: 478 Behold the amazing gift of love

Readings
Jeremiah 13: 14 – 16 Anne McHolm
Luke 21: 25 – 36 Revd. John Stevenson

Hymn: 600 Spirit of God, unseen as the wind

Sermon: “Signs of the Times”

Anthem:

Offering and Prayer of dedication
Prayers for others

Hymn: 475 Christ is coming

Benediction
Threefold Amen

Intimations Sunday 2nd December 2018

Intimations Sunday 2nd December

A warm welcome is extended to any visitors to our service today. Soup, tea and coffee will be served in Hamilton Hall after the service and you are invited to join us for a short time of fellowship together. There will be a service in Rorison this afternoon at 2.30pm.

Bible study will meet in Hamilton Hall tomorrow at 11am.

House Group will meet tomorrow at 1.30pm

Our Girls Brigade will meet tomorrow night in Rorison.

December at 1.30pm. Hamilton South Guilds Together Carol Service will take place in St. John’s Church Hamilton on Wednesday 5th

Our Guild Christmas dinner will take place in the Bowling Club Ashgill on Wednesday at 7pm.

Our Focus Christmas lunch will take place in Rorison on Thursday at 12.30pm for 1pm

This Saturday 8th December is the West of Scotland Salvation Army Carol Service in Kelvin Grove Art Gallery. Time is 7pm.

Next Sunday 9th December there will be a Carol Service here in Dalserf at 7pm. This will feature the New Life Singers and the choirs from the two primary schools Dalserf and Netherburn. Money raised will go to The Scottish Huntington Association. The evening will be followed by refreshments in Hamilton Hall.

You will notice from the Diary dates that Sunday the 16th December is our Gift Service. You are asked to bring along a gift for under the tree. Please place the gift in a Christmas bag instead of wrapping paper. This makes it easier for the Social Work Dept. to check each gift. Also mark who the gift is suitable for and age group.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Wednesday 12th December Guild Christmas Concert. This will take place in Rorison Church at 7.15pm on Wednesday 12th December. Cost is £5.00 The entertainment will again be provided by Kenny Mason and Friends. A delicious supper will be served. Please come along and support us and enjoy a nice start to the Christmas Festivities.

Sunday 16th December Gift Service and Baptism

Friday 21st December Nursing Home visits

Monday 24th December Watchnight service 11.30pm Dalserf

Preceded by Christmas Treats in Hamilton Hall from 10pm.

JANUARY

Guild Annual Burns Supper in Rorison at 7pm. Put the date in your diary now and join us for what is a most enjoyable evening with good food, speeches and entertainment.

DALSERF CHURCH NEWS

Week Beginning 6th Dec 2018

Sunday Worship on 9th Dec will take place in Dalserf Church at 11.30am conducted by Revd John Stevenson. The choir will meet at 10.30am in Dalserf.

There will be a Carol Service in Dalserf Church on Sunday 9th Dec at 7.00pm. Local Choirs and Schools will take part. Proceeds will go to the Scottish Huntington’s Society. Refreshments will be served

Bible Study will meet on Monday 10th Dec in Hamilton Hall, Dalserf at 11.00am.
Girls’ Brigade also meet on Monday 10th Dec in Rorison Church Ashgill.

The Annual Christmas night with Kenny Mason and Friends will take place in Rorison on Wed 12th Dec at 7.15pm.Cost £5.00. Supper will be served. Tickets are available from guild members or on 01698 882499