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

Order of Service Sunday 21st October 2018

Dalserf Parish Church
21/10/2018

21st Sunday after Pentecost
Led by Rev David Doyle

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

Welcome and Intimations

Introit

Hymn: 104 The Lord of heaven confess

Prayer

Hymn: 490 Jesus lover of my soul

Reading: 2 Cor 5 vv 16-6 v 2 Sheena Archibald

Anthem

Reading John 4 vv 5-41 Rev David Doyle
(from Alan Daless New World)

Hymn 540 I heard the voice of Jesus say

Sermon: “Saviour of the World”
Hymn 249 We have heard a joyful sound

Offering
Prayers

Hymn: 470 Jesus shall reign

Benediction
Threefold Amen

Intimations Sunday 21st October 2018

Intimations Sunday 21st October

A warm welcome is extended to any visitors to our service today which will be conducted by Rev David Doyle Interim Moderator.

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

Our Girls Brigade will meet tomorrow night in Rorison.

The Gathering will meet on Tuesday at 12.30 at the home of Sheena and Bruce Archibald in Kirkfieldbank.

There will be a service of Thanksgiving in Trinity Church Larkhall on Wednesday at 1.30pm.
This is for all the support that has been received by the Foodbank in the five years that it has been in operation. Tea, coffee and home baking will be served in the hall afterwards.

Our Guild will meet on Wednesday night in Rorison when the speaker will be Jane Brown, retired Licensee of the Globe Inn Dumfries. Jane will speak on her life with Robert burns and her admiration for Jean Armour. Visitors to this evening, as always, will be made most welcome.

The Ordination of New Elders will take place here in Dalserf next Sunday.

All Shoe Boxes must be in the Church by next Sunday 28th October. Any small cash donations towards posting of the boxes will be most welcome and can be given to Kay.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Hamilton Hall will be closed from and including Sunday 14th October till further notice due to the refurbishment of the flooring and painting of the premises.

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

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.

Congratulations Philip Fox
Yesterday at a meeting of the Scott6ish Huntington’s Assocition our Organist Philip fox stood down after 18 years voluntary service to the board of the Huntington’s Association in Scotland 12 od which he served as Chairman. Philip will be missed by his colleagues and we wish him well along with our congratulations as he no doubt takes on other projects. Well done Philip for you faithful association with the Huntington’s Society.