West Kirk of Calder Church of Scotland Order of Service 10 th February 2013 9.45am West Calder Morning Worship West Lothian Presbytery Pulpit Exchange Sunday Worship led by Rev Duncan Shaw Organist Maurice Drummond West Kirk of Calder, Church of Scotland
Scottish Charities Number: SC004703 Congregational Number : 020161 Gathering of God s People Time when we greet one another and prepare for worship. Feel free to remain seated during worship if this is more comfortable for you. Remain seated while the offerings are received. Those who are able, please stand for the entry of the Bible. Words of welcome and intimations. Worshipping God Together Call to worship Minister: All: Enter the Lord s gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; For the lord is good and his faithfulness continues through all generations. CH4 Hymn 214 New every morning is the love Opening Prayer and the Lord s Prayer We ask this in the name of Jesus who taught us to pray: All: Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory for ever. Amen. Children s Talk: Rev Duncan Shaw
JP Hymn 124 I want to walk with Jesus Christ Reflecting on God s Word Reading: 1 Corinthians,chapter 1, vv1 9 (page 1144 of pew bible) Reader: CH4 Hymn 509 Bill Calder Jesus calls us! O er the tumult Sermon Responding to God s Word Our offerings are given for the ministry and mission of the church, while the organist plays a hymn. Prayers of dedication, thanksgiving and intercession: Hazel Tod CH4 Hymn 536 May the mind of Christ my Saviour Blessing Sung Amen Please remain standing as the Bible is removed Prayer Heavenly Father, Bless this county of West Lothian: Guide its people, and keep them safe. Where there is stress, bring healing; Where there is emnity, bring peace; Where jobs are in danger, bring security; Where people work too hard, bring rest. Let your faith fill all; Let your hope inspire all; And let your love enfold all. Through jesus Christ, our Lord Amen. You are invited to stay for tea and coffee which are served in the hall.
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All the news and duty rotas for the coming week 10th February 2013 Any notices and intimations for inclusion in the Sunday Notices section of the Order of Service should be handed to, telephoned to or preferably e-mailed to Bill Calder by Wednesday lunchtime at :- wcalder20@btinternet.com West Kirk of Calder Church of Scotland Charity No SC004703 Congregational No 020161 Web site: www.westkirkofcalder.co.uk
Intimations 1. A warm welcome to morning worship to all our visitors. If you have not already done so, please sign our Visitor's Book which is in the vestibule of the church. 2. Today is Presbytery Pulpit Exchange Sunday when all ministers in Presbytery go to a charge other than their own. This morning we welcome Rev Duncan Shaw, the Presbytery Clerk, who will be conducting our morning worship. 3. We welcome back Maurice Drummond as our organist this morning 4. The service next Sunday will be conducted by Rev Dr Jonanda Groenewald. 5. The Sunday Club is now back in business and there is the promise of some very exciting events happening. All children are very welcome so why not come along with your friends and enjoy a great time. 6. The offering last Sunday amounted to 426.18. THANK YOU! 7. The Candy Bar last Saturday raised the sum of 612.96. Grateful thanks to all who helped make this such a success. 8. The Kirk Session will meet on Thursday 7 th March in the hall at 7.30pm 9. The new Flower List for 2013 is now on the notice board in the vestibule. Should you wish to donate the flowers for any particular Sunday please write your name against that date or contact Margaret Greenhorn (tel no: 871139)
Dates for your diary! 17 th February Morning Worship conducted by Rev Dr Jonanda Groenewald. 18 th February Guild hear about the Quaker Tapestry Project. 24 th February Morning Worship conducted by Rev Gordon Jamieson. 26 th February The Emmaus Group meets at 7.30pm 2 nd March Candy Bar from 10am to 1pm 3 rd March Morning Worship conducted by Rev Dr Jonanda Groenewald 4 th March The Guild meets at 7.30 Theme is the Guild Projects 5 th March The Guild Spring Rally tyakes place at Livingston Old St Andrews, Deans at 7.30pm 7 th March Kirk Session meets in the hall at 7.30pm 10 th March Congregation have to vote after Morning Worship whether or not they wish to adopt the Model Constitution. Copyright Licensing The church now holds the following Copyright licences issued by the Christian Copyright Licensing International Ltd. Further details will be issued to leaders of all organisations using the hall and, on occasion, the church. PRS for Music Church Licence No 507904 Church Copyright Licence No 218743 Music Reproduction Licence No 218743 Church Video Licence No 1978817 PPL Church Licence No 1736107
Duty Team for Sunday 17th February 2013 Door Duty : : E Paterson; G Stott; C Nicholl Car Run : Alan Jessiman Creche : Kathy Black Tea Rota : Olive Gibson and Katie Jessiman Reader : George Stott Leading Prayers : George Stott Flowers : given by : Margaret Ann Smith : arranged by : Kathy Black : delivered by : Kathy Black Contact Points Interim Moderator Rev Dr Andre Groenewald 884585 Parish Assistant Diane Stirling 426887 Session Clerk Stewart MacRae 872486 Deputy Session Clerk Alan Jessiman 439952 Treasurer Bill Calder 871281 WFO Treasurer Hazel Tod (01501) 762237 Gift Aid Treasurer Christine Nicholl 871045 Admin Secretary Liz Dyer 871672 Pastoral Care Convener Bill Russell 871693 Worship Committee Convener Evelyn Paterson 871442 Fabric Committee Convener Eric Moore 871824 WebMasters Angus Baxter and 415435 Jim Allan Safe Guarding Co-ordinator Kathy Black 871802
SUNDAY CLUB at the West Kirk of Calder Sunday Club HAS STARTED! We meet in the church at 9.45am then go to the hall for lots of Fun, DVD s, songs and dance, stories and games. We finish at 10.45am with snacks and juice. We hope you can come along and join us and why not bring a friend? Boys and Girls have you checked out the Sunday Club pages in the February edition of the Link magazine? News from The Guild Secretary, Alison Baxter Future meetings: 18 th February The Guild will hear about the Quaker Tapestry Project from Mrs A Burnley. 4 th March The Guild Projects 5 th March - Spring Rally at Livingston Old St Andrew s Deans at 7pm 18 th March Guest Night with the Selah Singers.
Quoad Omnia or Quoad Sacra Constitution for the West Kirk On Sunday morning 10 th March after morning worship, the congregation will have to vote on whether or not they will decide to change our constitution to Quoad Sacra A detailed explanation of what is involved was published in the combined December/January edition of The Link and will also appear in the February edition. Members are asked to read all the details regarding this type of constitution BEFORE the voting day and if any member has a question regarding any part of this then they should contact the Session Clerk, Stewart MacRae. Telephone number: (01506) 872486 e-mail: asmacrae@btinternet.com Why the Recommendation for Change? The Kirk Session believes that the work of Session at the West Kirk can be strengthened by adopting this well tried and tested method of working with a Session and Board. It sees this possible change as giving empowerment to the congregation and allowing a wider scope for involvement and use of talents. Many members may feel reluctant to take on the role and responsibility of the eldership. Board membership, with a maximum term of 3 years at a time, allows individuals the ability to give of their talents to the church as their circumstances allow instead of fearing long term commitment. Have you thought about this important proposed change? Do you know what a Congregational Board has as members? Details are all in the February edition of The Link