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Mission Statement: "Dalserf Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ through the preaching of the word and the witness of every member".

 


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Order of Service Sunday 16th December 2018

Dalserf Parish Church
16/12/2017

3rd Sunday of Advent

The Sunday of JOY

Gift Service

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

Welcome and Intimations


Introit: Alleluia Hurray the Lord is near

Call to Worship

Lighting the Advent Candle

A candle is burning, a candle of joy.
A candle to welcome brave Mary's new boy.
Our hearts fill with wonder, and eyes light and glow
as joy brightens winter like sunshine on snow.

Hymn: 234 ‘Tis winter now; the fallen snow

Prayer of Approach

Hymn: 631 A little child the Saviour came
(vs 1-3)

Sacrament of Holy Baptism

Hymn: 631 O give thine angels charge good Lord
(vs 4-5)


Talk to Young Folks Don’t be too late

Hymn: 310 See Him lying on a bed of straw

Readings:
Zephaniah 3: 14 – 20 Karyn Scotland
Philippians 4: 4 – 7 Abby Gilchrist
Luke 3: 7 – 18 Revd. John Stevenson

Hymn: 599 Holy Spirit, hear us

Sermon: JOY

Anthem: Born in the night, Mary’s child

Offering and Prayer of dedication
Prayers for others

Hymn 478 Behold the amazing gift of love

Benediction
Threefold Amen


The Meaning of Christmas
Author Unknown
Far away in Bethlehem, a baby boy was born,
Born with neither riches, nor with fame,
Yet wise men came from all around to bring Him their gifts,
And peace was felt by all who heard His name.
Angels watched him as he slept, and gently rocked His bed,
Their voices singing softly in His ear;
His mother and his father both gave thanks to God above
For the greatest gift of all, their Son, so dear.
They knew His life upon this earth would not be filled with wealth,
They also knew He would encounter strife;
But most of all, they knew that He would be a loving Child,
And teach the love of God throughout His life.
At Christmas we celebrate this birth of Jesus Christ,
Let’s keep in mind the truth of Christmas Day;
For it’s not the Christmas wrappings, nor not the gifts that lie within,
But our gift of love to others in every way…


No. 628 in CH4
The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ,
God's only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
He is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen

Intimations Sunday 16th December 2018

Intimations Sunday 16th December

A warm welcome is extended to any visitors to our Gift 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. A special warm welcome to the Family and Friends of the Baillie Family. The Baptism of Jocelyn, Daughter of James and Jennifer Baillie will take place at the service today.

Bible study will meet on Tuesday this coming week not Monday at 11am in Hamilton Hall this will be our last meeting till the New Year.

At 3pm this afternoon in the park behind Crossford Village Hall there will be a Carol Service.

This will feature 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.

THE SALVATION ARMY SONGSTERS FROM BELLSHILL

Tuesday 18th December 7.30pm at Kirkton Church Station Road Carluke an invitation from The Guild to a Christmas Evening with The Salvation Army Songsters from Bellshill. Come and bring your friends. There is no charge but if you would like to make a donation, all monies will be given to the Salvation Army

This Wednesday 19th December at 7pm, 2nd Larkhall Scout Group are hosting a peace light service in Chalmers Parish Church. The light is taken from Christ’s birthplace in Bethlehem and taken around the world by Scouts to share the light of the world to all. All are welcome at this service and we would love to see you there. If you wish to receive the light to take home to burn throughout the season, please bring a suitable container (oil lamp for example). Refreshments will be served.


On Friday of this week 21st December we will visit the Nursing Homes. Clinton House at 1.45pm, followed by Ballantine Court at 2.15pm and 2.45pm. It would be lovely if we had a good turn out for this seasonal visit to the homes. The Residents look forward to our visits and those of us to who go enjoy spending time with them.

Our Christmas Appeal is up and running. 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 Joint Churches Drop In Centre in Hamilton.

Mary Grove is in ward 6 of Wishaw General Hospital.

Would again remind you that there are Church diaries available on the front pew. Please help yourself.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

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 entertain

DALSERF CHURCH NEWS

Week Beginning 20th Dec 2018

Sunday Worship on 23rd Dec will take place in Dalserf Church at 11.30am conducted by Revd John Stevenson.
The choir will meet at 10.30am in Dalserf.

On Friday of this week 21st December we will visit the Nursing Homes. Clinton House at 1.45pm, followed by Ballantine Court at 2.15pm and 2.45pm. It would be lovely if we had a good turn out for this seasonal visit to the homes. The Residents look forward to our visits and those of us to who go enjoy spending time with them.

Monday 24th December Watchnight service 11.30pm Dalserf
Preceded by Christmas Treats in Hamilton Hall from 10pm.

 

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

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