Order of Service Sunday 31st March 2019

Dalserf Parish Church
31/03/2019

4th Sunday in LENT

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

Welcome and Intimations
Introit:

Call to Worship

Hymn: 166 Lord of all hopefulness

Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn: 601 Look upon us, blessed Lord

Prayer for Illumination

Readings:
II Cor. 5: 16 – 21 Betty Collins
Luke 15: 1 – 3a, 11b -32 Revd. John Stevenson

Hymn: 595 O breath of life, come sweeping through us
(Tune: Spiritus Vitae)

Sermon: “Reconciled to be Reconcilers”

Anthem:

Offering and Prayer of Dedication
Prayers for others

Hymn: 622 We sing a love that sets all people free

Benediction

Threefold Amen

Intimations Sunday 31st March 2019

A warm welcome is extended to any visitors to our service today. 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.

Each Sunday morning in Hamilton Hall at 11.15am, there is a short time of prayer and meditation. Please feel free to come and join us you will be made very welcome.

Bible study will meet tomorrow in Hamilton Hall at 11am. The Revd John Stevenson will be leading the group in Bible study over the period of Lent.

House Group will meet tomorrow at 1.30pm.

Focus will meet on Thursday in Rorison at 1.45pm when the speaker will be Revd John Stevenson.

April Newsletters are available for distribution today.

The Service in Rorison next Sunday 7th April has been cancelled

The Christian Outreach Group in Crossford have a Coffee and Chat Group the first Thursday of the month from 10am – 12noon. This is held in Crossford Village Hall. From Thursday 4th April there will also be a Drop in Centre for one to one consultation and support for those living with and beyond Cancer.

It is with sadness that we have to say goodbye to Mrs Anne Warnock who is moving out of the area to live. Anne has been a faithful member of Dalserf for many years and those of us who know her well will greatly miss her. Anne you go with our prayers and blessings and our good wishes for many happy years in your new home.

Easter Appeal
We start our Annual Easter Appeal today. Please take an envelope from the basket, hang the egg on the tree and place your donation in envelope.
Money raised will go to help the work of the Joint Churches Drop in Centre in Hamilton

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

APRIL
Tuesday 9th April Session Meeting
Wednesday 10th April Saturday Teas Planning Meeting in Rorison
Sunday 21st April Baptism
Friday 26th April visits to Nursing Homes
Sunday 28th April Church AGM in Hamilton Hall after the service

The Guild Annual Outing is going to Dunfermline on Saturday 25th May 2019. Anyone interested in joining us should give their name to Lily, Ann or Kay

DALSERF CHURCH NEWS

Week Beginning 4th Apr 2019

Sunday Worship on 7th April will take place in Dalserf Church at 11.30am conducted by Revd John Stevenson.
The Choir will meet at 10.30am in Dalserf.

Bible Study meets in Hamilton Dalserf on Monday 8th Apr at 11.00am led by Revd John Stevenson when the topic will be “Reflections on Lent“.

There will be a planning meeting Wed 10th Apr in Rorison at 7.00pm to arrange the Summer Teas held during May to August in Hamilton Hall Dalserf

Order of Service Sunday 24th March 2019

Dalserf Parish Church
24/03/2019

3rd Sunday in LENT

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

Welcome and Intimations
Introit:

Call to Worship

Hymn: 485 Dear Lord and Father of mankind

Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn: 543 Longing for light, we wait in darkness

Presentation of Long Service Certificates

Prayer for Illumination
Readings:
Isaiah 55: 1 – 9 Claire Walker
Luke 13: 1 – 9 Revd. John Stevenson

Hymn: 549 How deep the Father’s love for us

Sermon: “Hope Remains Forever”

Anthem:

Offering and Prayer of Dedication
Prayers for others

Hymn: 352 O for a thousand tongues, to sing

Benediction
Threefold Amen

Intimations Sunday 24th March 2019

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.

Each Sunday morning in Hamilton Hall at 11.15am, there is a short time of prayer and meditation. Please feel free to come and join us you will be made very welcome.

Bible study will meet tomorrow in Hamilton Hall at 11am. The Revd John Stevenson will be leading the group in Bible study over the period of Lent.

Our Girls Brigade will meet tomorrow night when the presentation of their awards will take place. Please try and come along and lend your support. They will then be on holiday till Monday 19th August.

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. This will be the last meeting till the autumn.

Our Guild closing social will take place in Rorison on Wednesday.

The Nursing Homes will be visited on Friday. Clinton House at 1.45pm followed by Ballantine Court at 2.15pm and 2,45pm. Please feel free to come along to some or all of the above.

April Newsletters will be available for distribution next Sunday 31st March.

There will be a short Session meeting after the service today.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

APRIL
Thursday 4th April Focus Speaker Revd John Stevenson
Sunday 7th April Service at Rorison 2.30pm
Tuesday 9th April Session Meeting
Sunday 21st April Baptism
Friday 26th April visits to Nursing Homes
Sunday 28th April Church AGM in Hamilton Hall after the service

1st Dalserf Girls Brigade

Presentation of awards
Rorison Church
Monday 25th March
7.00pm

DALSERF PARISH CHURCH GUILD

CLOSING SOCIAL
WEDNESDAY 27TH MARCH
7.15PM
RORISON CHURCH ASHGILL
Entertainment by Luckenbooth Folk Band
SUPPER WILL BE SERVED….TICKETS £4.00

Order of Service Sunday 17th March 2019

Dalserf Parish Church

17/03/2019

2nd Sunday in LENT
Entry of God’s Word
(Please stand if you are able)

Welcome and Intimations
Introit:

Call to Worship

Hymn: 172 Sing for God’s glory

Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn: 604 Holy wisdom, lamp of learning
(tune: Hyfrydol)

Prayer for Illumination

Readings:
Phil 3: 17 – 4: 1 Sheena Archibald
Luke 13: 31 – 35 Revd. John Stevenson

Hymn: 606 Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders

Sermon: “Brood of Chickens”

Anthem:

Offering and Prayer of Dedication
Prayers for others

Hymn: 512 To God be the glory

Benediction

Threefold Amen