SUNDAY, 28TH OCTOBER 2018

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1 WELLINGTON CHURCH SUNDAY, 28TH OCTOBER 2018 Welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. (Romans 15:7) We welcome into the life and worship of our congregation all people whatever their ethnic origin, gender, background, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical ability. We affirm our diversity and the dignity of each person. Love one another, as I have loved you. (John 15:12) Living Differently Only after the last tree has been cut down Only after the last river has been poisoned, Only after the last fish has been caught, Only then will you find that Money cannot be eaten. Opening Voluntary: Cornet Voluntary in G Introit: Behold God is my salvation Eric Thiman Welcome and Notices Opening Responses: We have one God without whom nothing exists We have one faith that the world might be as one We are one body Christ s body here on earth (Cree Indian Prophecy) Maurice Greene We are one family the human family Let us as one church sing God s praises with one heart, one mind, one soul, For God s sake That the world might be one. Amen

2 Hymn 122 Let all the world Prayer of Approach Prayer of the Day (said together): Excluded God, who even in birth found no room at the inn. Help us to include all those trapped in-between treated as strangers ignored as other. Help us to recognise that by including them we are including you. Amen Responsive Psalm 65:8-13 Happy are they whom you choose to dwell in your courts. You visit the earth and water it; you make it very plenteous. The river of God is full of water; you prepare grain for your people, for so you provide for the earth. Happy are they whom you choose to dwell in your courts. You drench the furrows and smooth out the ridges; you soften the ground with showers and bless its increase. You crown the year with your goodness, and your paths overflow with plenty. Happy are they whom you choose to dwell in your courts. May the pastures of the wilderness flow with goodness and the hills be girded with joy. May the meadows be clothed with flocks of sheep and the valleys stand so thick with corn that they shall laugh and sing. Happy are they whom you choose to dwell in your courts. Drama : Planet Earth Video clip: One World Week Song 2

3 James My brothers and sisters, do you with your acts of favouritism really believe in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ? For if a person with gold rings and in fine clothes comes into your assembly, and if a poor person in dirty clothes also comes in, and if you take notice of the one wearing the fine clothes and say, Have a seat here, please, while to the one who is poor you say, Stand there, or, Sit at my feet, have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Has not God chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him? But you have dishonoured the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you? Is it not they who drag you into court? Is it not they who blaspheme the excellent name that was invoked over you? You do well if you really fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, You shall love your neighbour as yourself. Hymn 259 Beauty for brokenness Reflection: Are we partial? Anthem: Here, O my Lord Alan Viner Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face; here will I touch and handle things unseen, here, grasp with firmer hand the eternal grace, and all my weariness upon thee lean. Here would I feed upon the bread of God, here drink with thee the royal wine of heaven, here would I lay aside each earthly load, and taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven. Here, O my Lord, here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face. Hymn 543 Longing for light Offering and Intercessory Prayers: (the offering is presented) Response: Help us to live differently 3

4 Invitation to Communion Hymn: 658 Before I take the body of my Lord The Lord s Prayer: The Peace: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is 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 forever. Amen. May God, who watches the world with us, grant peace in our hearts and hope in our lives, that we may be at peace with one another. We offer one another the sign of peace We share bread and wine We share our resources in an offering for the Well Multicultural Centre in Govanhill, a place where no one is a stranger twice it s a place where friendships are made and relationships are built. Coming into The Well is like coming into someone s home. The vast majority of people come for help of one form or another, but many also come simply for a chat or to read the newspaper. All are offered a cup of tea, all are treated with respect. Hymn 673 Let us talents and tongues employ Benediction Hymn 795: Take, oh, take me as I am; summon out what I shall be; set your seal upon my heart and live in me. Closing Voluntary: Grand March in D F Mendelssohn Organist: Alan Kitchen 4

5 TODAY - SUNDAY - 28TH OCTOBER am - Morning Service One World Week All-Age Communion conducted by the Rev. Dr. Roger Sturrock Crèche (under 3 s) Tea and Coffee in the Woodlands Hall after the Morning Service 7.00 pm Evening Service Kelvinside Hillhead led by Margaret Paton - Prayer THIS WEEK Monday to Friday am pm The Crypt Café Open to all for Lunches, Snacks, Teas and Coffees Wednesday, 31st October 3.00 pm English Language Conversation Corner in the Crypt (see More Notes and Dates) Thursday, 1st November 2.00 to 4.00 pm Gardening session in the Breathing Place 7.30 pm Kirk Session (Library) Friday, 2nd November 7.30 pm International Welcome Club (see More Notes and Dates) NEXT SUNDAY - 4TH NOVEMBER am - Morning Service conducted by Dr. Glenda A. White Lunch after Morning Service in the Woodlands Hall 7.00 pm Evening Service in St. John s Renfield Church, Beaconsfield Road Service of Grieving and Gratitude 5

6 MORE NOTES & DATES ELDERS NOT ON - There are papers for you to collect from the tray at the end of the corridor for the meeting of the Kirk Session on Thursday, 1 st November in the Library. SERVICE OF GRIEVING AND GRATITUDE - On Sunday 4th November at 7.00 pm in St John's-Renfield Church arranged under the auspices of the West End Parish Grouping. Through worship, there will be an opportunity for remembrance and thanksgiving. Tea and coffee will be served after the Service. GET YOUR CHRISTMAS JUMPERS OUT - On Sunday 4th November after the morning service and during the coffee morning on Saturday 10th November, we will take pictures of Wellington folk for this year s congregational Christmas card. Congregants are encouraged to dress Christmassy for the pictures e.g. by wearing Christmas jumpers (you can wear your jumper during the service or put it on afterwards). For more information speak to Rebecca. FAIRTRADE COFFEE MORNING This is being held in the Woodlands Hall on Saturday, 10 th November from am noon. Traidcraft Christmas cards will be on sale and there will be a stall provided by the One World Shop in Edinburgh, as well as some Traidcraft craft items at bargain prices! Enjoy Fairtrade baking with your tea and coffee - suggested donation 2 in aid of Traidcraft Exchange. THE CRYPT CAFÉ is staffed each day by three paid workers and between 3 and 5 volunteers: the volunteers do one day a week. This means we have about 20 volunteers. We are always on the lookout for more volunteers to help on the odd days to cover but we also need a volunteer to commit to a Friday (or perhaps every alternate Friday) between 12 and 2.30 pm. If you can help or have a friend you think would be interested please come and talk to me and I can let you know more. Jackie Murray Tel: or jackie@murrays.org.uk INTERNATIONAL WELCOME CLUB Exercise with Preston - Preston Clare was a leading dancer with Scottish Ballet and now runs his own Theatre Presto in Glasgow. He ll share some essential exercises that keep dancers on their toes - and us on ours for a wee while too - in Wellington s Library on Friday, 2nd November at 7.30 pm. Free and all welcome. Afterwards we will have tea, coffee and chat, plus home baking from a member of the congregation. For more details grace@iwelcomeclub.com CONGREGATIONAL LIFE FILM AFTERNOON On Wednesday, 14 th November, the film Eadie, starring Sheila Hancock, will be shown in Wellington s Library, meeting at 1.00 pm and finishing with tea. This is the story of an elderly woman who embarks on a trip to fulfil her long-time dream of climbing a mountain in the Scottish Highlands. Please let either Ruth Shanks or Helen Sturrock know if you would like to come and require transport. LIFE AND WORK per copy Subscriptions for the whole year 2019 are discounted to Envelopes are in the November issue, out now, also at the side door, or ask Catherine. If cheques, please make payable to Wellington Church. 6

7 MORE NOTES & DATES (continued) CONGREGATION LIFE COMMITTEE - Would anyone who has his or her name down to attend the Matinee performance of Peter Pan at the Royal Conservatoire on Wednesday 12 th December at pm please confirm with Ruth Shanks or Helen Sturrock if you still intend to go. A payment of 8 per ticket can be made to either Ruth or Helen who are also organising car transport. The Conservatoire s cafe will be open and there are lifts in the building, so it might well be that we have a coffee or snack there before the performance, but there is no need to be undecided over any transport issues, just speak to Ruth or Helen who are sorting this out. It will be fun to go as a group!' ADVENT BIBLE STUDIES - Roger Sturrock will be leading a series of four studies on the Songs of Advent from Luke s Gospel on Wednesday, 28 th November, Thursday, 6 th December and Wednesdays, 12 th and 19 th December commencing at 7.30 pm in Wellington s Crèche. Study material will be available in advance and can be obtained from Roger. All welcome CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY AND THE CARE OF CREATION - A speaker-led discussion on this topic will be held on Monday 29 th October from 7.30 to 9.00 pm in the Synod Hall, St Mary s Episcopal Cathedral, 300 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9JB. All are welcome. This is the first in a series of four meetings on Caring for the Earth and its Peoples. On 14 th November (same time and venue), as part of Scottish Interfaith Week, the subject is The Earth is for Everyone; Several faiths share their perspectives. Further meetings will take place in December and January (dates to be announced). For further details pamela.noone@btinternet.com ENCOUNTERS AND REFLECTIONS - Kelvinbridge Church (Belmont St.) are hosting a new series of early Sunday morning conversations in Websters Bistro 146 Gt. Western Rd. We meet at 9.30 am in front of the fire for coffee and conversation led by an invited guest. We aim to finish by am. This series is inspired by the quote 'Transfigured by ceremony the truths we could not otherwise endure, come to us' (George MacKay Brown. The Tarn and the Rosary ) Sunday 4th November - Kathy Galloway, co-leader of the Iona Community will lead a conversation on 'Rituals of Remembrance'. READER ROTA - A sign-up sheet is available in the Woodlands Hall (on the hook between the Sunday School and World Mission Boards). All members of the congregation are warmly encouraged to participate by inserting their name against a suitable date on the Rota to ensure that visiting ministers know who will be reading the scriptures on Sunday mornings. Readings will be available on the Friday before the service. TRUSSELL TRUST NORTH EAST FOODBANK - A box is available at the side door for donations of non-perishable items and it is entirely at people s discretion how often or whether they donate. AFRICAN CHILDREN - November Appeal - The following items are now needed by SIR for children in Africa: Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, spoon. 7

8 PRAYER GROUP - There will be no Tuesday meeting of the Prayer Group this week. FOCUS ON PRAYER (provided by the Prayer Group) Blessing: I have called you by name, you are mine. Isaiah 43.1 May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us. Amen Teresa of Avila If you wish prayer for any matter, please contact: Maureen Small Tel: or Ann Wilson Tel: INTERIM MODERATOR Rev. Janet S Mathieson Williamwood Manse 125 Greenwood Road Clarkston Glasgow G76 7LL Tel: JMathieson@churchofscotland.org.uk ASSISTING MINISTER Rev. Dr. Roger Sturrock 36 Thomson Drive Bearsden Glasgow G61 3PA Tel: RSturrock@churchofscotland.org.uk WELLINGTON CHURCH 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LE Telephone wellingtonchurch@btinternet.com Church Copyright Licence Music Reproduction Licence SC Wellington Church of Scotland Registered Charity 8