We stand as the Bible is brought in

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Welcome and Intimations

 

Hymn MP 130: Father God the Lord creator

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Prayer

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​Readings: Joshua 1: 1-5 (pew Bible p 301)

St Luke 24: 13-35 (pew Bible p 1610)

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Offering

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Offering Prayer, Prayer of Intercession 

and Lord's Prayer

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Hymn MP 38: As we are gathered

 

Sermon

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Hymn MP 723: We come as guests invited

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Sacrament of The Lord's Supper

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Minister: The Lord be with you

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Congregation: And also with you

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Minister: Lift up your hearts

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Congregation: We lift them to the Lord

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Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God

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Congregation: It is right to give our thanks and praise

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Hymn MP 201: Guide me o Thou great Jehovah

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Benediction

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(Then we sing threefold amen, we remain standing as the Bible and

Communion elements are taken away.)

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Retiring Offering for Crossreach

 

 

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SHOE BOXES

 

Loretta Care have now said they do not wish shoe boxes this year. We have checked with the Lodging House Mission and they will be delighted to accept shoe boxes containing toiletries, hat, scarf, etc for either lady or gentleman. If you wish to donate such a shoe box, please bring it to chuch on either Sunday 8 or 15 December so that they can be delivered to the Lodging House Mission ready for distribution before Christmas.

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INTIMATIONS

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Monday 18 November

7.30pm - Guild: Glasgow Boys Paintings

 

Tuesday 19 November

7.30pm Congregational Board Meeting

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Wednesday 20 November

1.30-2.30pm - Bible Fellowship meeting in the creche room. Please come along, we would be delighted to see you.

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Sunday 24 November

10.15-10.30am - Prayer Time in the Sanctuary

11.00am - Morning Worship

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Contact and Life & Work

Elders and District Visitors can uplift these from the large hall after morning worship.

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Reflective Service

This very special service, lasting about 45 minutes, will be held on Sunday 1 December starting at 3.00pm. We know that for many people, Christmas exacerbates the feelings of loneliness or loss and sometimes just makes the challenges of everyday life seem that bit more difficult. We want to recognise this and offer to the whole community a quiet, contemplative space.  This service was very well received last year and we extend a warm invitation to all to come along and share this special time. Anyone wishing to join us for tea or coffee in the hall after the service will be made most welcome.

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Prayer Group

As always, our prayer table for the month of November is dedicated to the memory of those who both service personnel and civilians have lost their lives as a result of conflict. We also pray that mankind will learn to live in peace. The prayer group continues to meet in the sanctuary on a Sunday between 10.15 and 10.30am. Please place your prayer requests in the box at the prayer table. Be assured that those are handled with confidentiality.

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Remembrance Tree

The Remembrance Tree will be in the Praise Corner from Sunday 1 December. This year, the tree is being sponsored on behalf of Robin House, the Children's Hospice at Balloch. Gift tags will be left in the basket by the tree for us to write our message and leave our donation.

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Christmas Tree Festival

Our Christmas Tree Festival will  be held this year on Friday 6 (from 2.00-8.00pm) and Saturday 7 December (from 10.00am until 4.00pm). There will be Carol singing both days and our Choir will join us on Saturday morning. Tickets are £3 per adult and £1 per child, pay at the Church door. Tea/coffee and Christmas goodies will be served in the large hall with the usual stalls also in the hall. The Christmas quiz is now available, donation 50p. Trees are still available to be sponsored at £20 each. It would be helpful if the sponsors could let Janette McFarlane or Margaret Wren know of their intention by today, 17 November.

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ANYONE REQUIRING PASTORAL CARE CONTACT BOB:  01236 899901

 

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CRĖCHE FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE UNDER 5s, WHILE OLDER CHILDREN CAN JOIN IN WITH THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.