Welcome to Worship. Lord s Day, Sunday Rev Nigel D Craig Jonny McClune 2 nd December am Sacrament of Baptism First Sunday in Advent

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1 Welcome to Worship Lord s Day, Sunday Rev Nigel D Craig Jonny McClune 2 nd December am Sacrament of Baptism First Sunday in Advent Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. Hebrews 1: 1-2

2 Welcome & Announcements: Mary Rose Gibson, Clerk of Session The Approach to God Call to Worship: Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. Heb 1: 1-2 (ESV) Prayer of Adoration, Thanksgiving & Confession Praise: You re the Word of God the Father The Sacrament of Baptism Teaching on Baptism Scriptures: Psalm 78:3-7 Matthew Ch 28 v 19-20, Acts Ch 2 v Parental Vows: In presenting your child(ren) for baptism do you confess publically your faith in God as your Creator and Father, in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, and in the Holy Spirit as your Sanctifier and Guide? I do Do you promise, in dependence on God s grace, to teach your child(ren) the truths and duties of the Christian faith, and by your prayers, teaching, and example, to bring up your child(ren) in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and in the ways of the Church of God? I do Congregational and Family Vow Do you, who now in Christ s name receive this child into the fellowship of the Church, promise, with God s help, so to order your congregational life and witness that he/she/they may grow up in the knowledge and love of God and be continuously surrounded by Christian example and influence, so that he/she/they may come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour? We do Apostles Creed (Hymn 378) Act of Baptism Lucy Ellen McConkey Aaronic Blessing (Hymn 288) Prayer of Children and Family Praise: Hymn 375 Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer Children and youth leave for MAC and Breakfast Club. Please note, under parental supervision, Kidzone is available in the Inner Vestibule for those under 3 years.

3 Anthem Behold the darkness shall cover the earth The Word of God: Read & Preached Reading: Praise: Speak, O Lord The Word of God Preached: Mr Jonny McClune (Trainee Accredited Preacher) Response to the Word of God Pastoral Prayer & Lord s Prayer Offering Prayer of Thanksgiving and Dedication Praise: Hymn 322 (Para 19) The people who in darkness walked Benediction Belmont District Churches Advent Service Belmont are delighted to host this year s Belmont District Churches Advent Service which shall take place this evening in the Sanctuary at 7.00 pm. Belmont Gift Service Sunday 9 th December Every year Belmont Presbyterian supports a charity in terms of providing gifts for those families who are experiencing hardship at this time. Once again we are supporting the Salvation Army Family Appeal and we ask that on Sunday 9 th December, if possible, you or your child bring a small unwrapped gift to Church. All gifts donated will be gratefully received by the Salvation Army and will be used to provide Christmas stockings for needy families. Thank you! May Street Presbyterian Farewell Service St Malachy s Parish, 24 Alfred Street, invite members of Belmont Presbyterian to a farewell service for May Street Presbyterian Church which will be closing at the end of the month. The service will be held in St Malachy s on Wednesday 5 th December at 7.30 pm.

4 f What s On in Belmont (D.V).?? Dec: Sun 2 nd Elders Prayer Time am Sun 2 nd Rev Nigel D Craig am Sacrament of Baptism Sun 2 nd Belmont District Churches 7.00 pm Advent Service Sun 2 nd Young Life 7.30 pm Mon 3 rd Belmont Tots am Mon 3 rd Rev Scott s Bible Study 2.30 pm Mon 3 rd Badminton Club 8.00 pm Tues 4th Open Tuesday am Tues 4 th Mums Bible Study am & 8.00pm Wed 5 th Lunch Club pm Wed 5 th Soul Sisters 7.30 pm Thurs 6 th Leading Ladies 7.30 pm Sat 8 th Rumours of Angels practice am Sun 9 th Elders Prayer Time am Sun 9 th Rev Nigel D Craig am Gift Service Sun 9th Evening Service: 7.30 pm Essentials: Continue Sun 9th Young Life 7.30 pm Dates for your diary Sunday 9 th December Gift Service am Sunday 16 th December All Age Nativity Service am Sunday 16 th December Hungarian Carol Service pm Sunday 16 th December H&S Rumours of Angels 7.30 pm Sunday 23 rd December MAC Christmas Party am Sunday 23 rd December Nine lessons and carols (evening) Monday 24 th December Evening Service pm Tuesday 25 th December Christmas Day Service am

5 For your info.. Breakfast Club Last Breakfast Club will be Sunday 9th December the following Sunday 16th is our nativity family service and we would love to see you there to support the MAC nativity and for the premier of our Christmas Story video! Breakfast Club will resume on Sunday 13th January 2019! YoungLife YoungLife club will finish the year on Sunday 9th December with a Massive Christmas Bash! This is the one club you will not want to miss... Santa might even stop by his grotto for the evening! YoungLife Club will resume on Sunday 13th January 2019! Soul Sisters We will finish our year together by going to the Christmas Market at City Hall on Wednesday 12th December. Contact Rachel for more information and consent forms. We will resume on Wednesday 9th January 2019! Leading Ladies Our last meeting before Christmas will be Thursday 13th December! Mince pies are a must, Christmas jumpers are optional! We will resume on Thursday 10th January 2019!