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1 Welcome to the a congregation of the Church of Scotland International Presbytery ********************** Minister: Rev. Derek G. Lawson DLawson@churchofscotland.org.uk Phone: or ******************** Bible Readings for the coming week Monday, July 23: Psalm 61; 2 Samuel 7:18-29; Hebrews 13:17-25 Tuesday, July 24: Psalm 61; 2 Samuel 8:1-18; Acts 20:17-38 Wednesday, July 25: Psalm 61; 2 Samuel 9:1-13; Luke 15:1-7 Thursday, July 26: Psalm 14; 2 Samuel 10:1-5; Colossians 1:9-14 Friday, July 27: Psalm 14; 2 Samuel 10:6-12; Colossians 3:12-17 Saturday, July: 28: Psalm 14; 2 Samuel 10:13-19; John 4:31-38 **************************************************************** Thought for the week We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. (Proverbs 16:9 NLT) Order of Service for Sunday 22 nd July 2018 This Service will be led by Rev. Irene Bom

2 Sunday 22 nd July 2018 CALL TO WORSHIP We are here... In the name of Jesus Christ. He came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. We are no longer like outsiders in a foreign land, but are fellow citizens with the saints in the household of God. Let everyone praise the Lord! The Lord s name be praised! Welcome Praise: All things bright and beautiful (MP 23i) Opening Litany Response: For gifts simple and profound, we thank you, loving Friend. Children s Message Praise: TBA Blessing on the Children Prayer of Confession Elder Psalm 23 (minister/congregation, alternate verses) Bible reading: 2 Samuel 7: 1 14a (p.311)

3 Praise: Seek ye first (MP 590) Bible Reading: Mark 6: 30 34, (p.1009/1010) Sermon: Keep in step Praise: My Jesus, my Saviour (MP 1003) Offering and Dedication Church News Praise: I heard the voice of Jesus (MP 275ii) Prayers of the People Praise: We shall go out with joy (MP 796) Closing Responses As we leave this place, we know God will be with us wherever we go. At work or play, at home or on vacation, we know God will be with us wherever we go. Whether we re happy or sad, on our own, or with our friends, we know God will be with us wherever we go. So let s go with joy, because God goes with us! Benediction 3-fold Amen

4 Are you in need of prayer or pastoral care? Or do you know someone who is? Please put your requests in the prayer box on Sundays. Prayers can also be sent via the Prayer Coordinator, Irene Jardine, at For pastoral care or a visit by an Elder or Minister, contact your Elder, the Church Office or the Minister. Birthdays For Privacy reasons this information will only be available in the printed version of the Order of Service, available in church. Would you like your birthday mentioned? Inform the Office Team What s on the agenda? Sun 29 July 10h30 Summer Worship - Rev Derek Lawson Sun 5 August 1030 Communion & Worship Rev Derek Lawson Who s who Today For Privacy reasons this information will only be available in the printed version of the Order of Service, available in church. SICR : info@scotsintchurch.com Website SICR : Church Office : Bank account : NL79 FVLB ING bank a/c no: NL17 INGB FOR THE BEAMER OPENING LITANY Simple Gifts (by Bruce Prewer) Power Point Presentation

5 Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen. PSALM 23 via Power Point Presentation For the beamer Summary Open plate Envelopes Coffee money TBA 0.00 Bank (weekly avg.) Fixed rental weekly avg Additional rental avg , ======== Average Weekly expenditure 2, Church News to be announced by the Elder on Please check the agenda in this Order of Service and take it home for further reference.

6 Cynthia Massicott has been transferred to Laurens Binnenweg for further treatment. Ask Mavis Ettienne or Ato Bob for details. Visits and cards are encouraged. Visiting hours and address will be on the noticeboard Visiting hours: 10:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00 and 18:30-21:00. Cards : Van Meurstraat 17, 3027 CE Rotterdam Contributions for the July-Summer Herald should be sent to Ato Bob before the end of this week. If you like to receive the SICR Bulletin in your mailbox every Thursday, make sure Ato Bob has your address. If you did not hear these announcements properly, find them on the Notice Board downstairs, with a copy to take away.