Order of Service Sunday 4th November 2018

Dalserf Parish Church
4/11/2018

COMMUNION SUNDAY

24th Sunday after pentecost

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

Welcome and Intimations

Introit:

Call to Worship

Hymn: 124 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Prayer of Approach

Hymn: 600 Spirit of God, unseen as the wind

Prayer for Illumination

Readings:
Psalm 146 Joan Harvey
Ruth 1: 1 – 18 Revd. John Stevenson
Mark 12: 28 – 34 Revd. John Stevenson

Hymn: 392 When I survey the wondrous cross

Sermon: “The Litmus Test of Love”

Anthem:
Offering and Prayer of dedication

Hymn: 664 Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face (vs 1 – 4)

Sacrament of Holy Communion

Hymn: 664 Too soon we rise; the symbols disappear (vs 5 – 7)

Benediction

Threefold Amen

THE APOSTLES’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ,

Intimations Sunday 4th November 2018

Intimations Sunday 4th November Communion

A warm welcome is extended to any visitors to our Communion 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 retiring offering after this service for the Earl Haig Fund.

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

St Machan’s Church Men’s Club are having a St Andrew’s Night Concert tomorrow at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5.00 and include refreshments.

The Gathering will meet in Hamilton Hall on Tuesday at 12.30. Soup, tea and biscuits will be served. Please bring along any other snacks you may require.

There will be a Kirk Session meeting in Rorison on Wednesday at 7.30pm.

On Thursday Stonehouse Jubilee Club are having a Community Open Day to commemorate 100 years since the end of WW1. Time is 1.30pm – 3.30pm Place is Stonehouse Lifestyle Centre. There will be Live Music, Tombola, Book Stall, Raffle, Nearly-new Clothes Stand, Tea and cake. The Jubilee Jammers will be present playing some old songs. Funds raised will go to support Stonehouse Men’s Shed. Cost for Non Members is £3.00 and this includes refreshments. More information can be found on the Posters in Hamilton Hall and the Church notice board.

On Thursday 8th November Calvary Christian Fellowship in Muir Street Motherwell is hosting the film “Tortured for Christ” Time is 7.30pm Admission is free. More information can be found from the Poster on the Church notice board.

Next Sunday is Remembrance Sunday. Services will take place at Netherburn Cenotaph at 10.45am Ashgill Cenotaph at 11am and then at Dalserf Church at 11.30am. There will be a retiring offering after the service going to the Earl Haig Fund.

A meeting which may interest the Congregation will take place in Dalziel St Andrew’s Church Motherwell on Thursday 15th November the details are below

“GOOD HEALTH and WELLNESS for ALL
An evening with Sir Harry Burns on Thursday 15th November 7.30pm – 9.00pm

Dr Donald Hopkins is in hospital. He is very unwell and in need of our prayers at this time.

Our warmest congratulations go to Emma Gilchrist who will become a “Teenager” on Wednesday.

Payment is now due for the Bible reading notes “Every Day with Jesus” this is £17.00. Can you please place your payment in an envelope with your name and give to Kay Blair (Ann is visiting her niece) as soon as possible

Any items for the December Newsletter must be in the hands of the Editor by next Sunday 11th November

Order of Service Sunday 28th October 2018

Dalserf Parish Church
28/10/2018

23rd Sunday after Pentecost
The Entry of God’s Word
(Please stand if you are able)

Welcome and Intimations

Introit: This is the day that the Lord has made

Call to Worship

Hymn: 44 Praise waits for thee in Zion, Lord

Prayer of Approach

Hymn: 189 Be still, for the presence of the Lord

Prayer for Illumination

Readings:
Amos 7: 10 – 17, 9: 13 – 15 Revd. David Doyle
I Cor. 1: 21 – 31 Philip Fox

Hymn: 509 Jesus calls us! O’er the tumult

Sermon

Offering and Prayer of dedication

Hymn: 192 All my hope on God is founded

Ordination and Admission of New Elders

Hymn: 130 Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim
Benediction
Threefold Amen

This is the day that the Lord has made
We will be rejoice and be glad in it
So as we gather in worship today
Confirm our resolve to follow you, Lord
Help us, inspire us and give us the guidance
To keep step with Jesus, who shows us the way
Who shows us the way
Words & Music by Philip Fox

Intimations Sunday 28th October 2018

Intimations Sunday 28th October

A warm welcome is extended to any visitors to our service today. The Ordination of New Elders will take place at this service.

Bible study will meet in the Sanctuary at Rorison tomorrow at 11am.

Our Girls Brigade will meet tomorrow night in Rorison

Focus will meet on Thursday in Rorison at 1.45pm when the speaker will be Jean Dawson

Lanarkshire Supporter Group are having a Soup and Dumpling lunch at the Bowling Pavilion in Hamilton on Saturday from 1 – 3pm. Tickets are £8.00 and are available from Rae Hunter or Lorna Brodie. This is on behalf of the SSPCA.

Next Sunday here in Dalserf the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at 11.30am and then at Rorison at 2.30pm. There will be a retiring offering after both services for the Earl Haig Fund.

Our Guild met on Wednesday and we had a lovely evening hearing about Robert Burns and his wife Jean Armour. The usual tasty supper was served and we also acquired two new members Mr & Mrs Robert Clarkson, giving Dalserf Guild their first male member. Come on gentlemen.

Payment is now due for the Bible reading notes “Every Day with Jesus” This is £17.00. Can you please place your payment in an envelope with your name and give to Kay Blair (Ann is at her niece’s) as soon as possible.

Today was the last day for the Shoe Box Appeal. However if you have not managed to bring your box to the Church, Please let Joan Pollok or Kay Blair know and we will try to get them from you before Friday which is the day of uplift.

Mary Grove has had another bad fall injuring her elbow and her wrist. Please keep Mary in your thoughts and prayers.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Hamilton Hall will be open again for use next Sunday 4th November.
On Monday 5th November St Machan’s Church Men’s Club are having a St Andrew’s Night Concert featuring the group “Scottish Music like the Corries” Time is 7.30pm Tickets are £5.00 and include refreshments.

Tuesday 6th November The Gathering will meet in Hamilton Hall at 12.30. Soup, tea, and biscuits will be served. Please bring along any other snacks you may require.

Wednesday 7th November Kirk Session meeting Rorison 7.30pm.

Thursday 8th November Stonehouse Jubilee Club is holding a WW! Community Open Day in Stonehouse Lifestyles Centre from 1.30-3.30. Cost is £3.00 for non-members. Proceeds will go to support Stonehouse Men’s Shed. More information can be found on the poster in Hamilton Hall or from Kay.

Sunday 11th November is Remembrance Sunday. Services will take place at Netherburn Cenotaph at 10.45am Ashgill Cenotaph at 11am and then at Dalserf Church at 11.30am.
There will be a retiring offering on Sunday 4th November (Communion) and Sunday 11th November going to the Earl Haig Fund.

A meeting which may interest the Congregation will take place in Dalziel St Andrew’s Church Motherwell will take place on Thursday 15th November. The details are below.

“GOOD HEALTH and WELLNESS for ALL”
An evening with Sir Harry Burns
On Thursday November 15, 2018
7.30 – 9.00pm
Venue: Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrews Church, Merry Street