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Worship Sunday 3 May 2020.
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A thought to start with
Jesus life is characterised by love and acceptance.
He values every individual and he sees each person as precious.
the two stories of the lost sheep and the lost coin emphasis this.
They show how God is always reaching out and searching for us.
John reminded us that this is what love really is:
not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his son
He values every individual and he sees each person as precious.
the two stories of the lost sheep and the lost coin emphasis this.
They show how God is always reaching out and searching for us.
John reminded us that this is what love really is:
not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his son
Let us worship God
Let us pray
Rachel reads us the story of the lost sheep
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Kid's kirk activity time
Over on the all age Kid's kirk page this week:
- Rachel tells us the story of the lost sheep and the story of the two coins.
- Sarah takes us for a trip into the lambing shed and then our onto the grass.
- Norma continues her series about putting Jesus stories on as plays. Today she is thinking about characters.
- Can you find all the sheep on Alan's desk and which one went missing?
- Watch what might have happened if Little Norma had gone missing?
- Help Alan find the coins on his desk that he needs to go shopping.
- Rachel wonders how you got on and prays with us.
Exodus 32:7-14 and Luke 15:1-10
Alan reflects on Luke 15:1-10
The Offering
Thank you for continuing to support the finances of the church at this time when we can't gather in our buildings. Thank your standing orders and the FWO envelopes that are being posted to the Manse.
We offer our gifts of time, talent and money to the work of God using the words of Hymn 505
All that I am, all that I do, all that I'll ever have I offer now to you.
Take and sanctify these gifts for your honour, Lord.
Knowing that I love and serve you is enough reward.
All that I am, all that I do,
all that I'll ever have I offer now to you.
We offer our gifts of time, talent and money to the work of God using the words of Hymn 505
All that I am, all that I do, all that I'll ever have I offer now to you.
Take and sanctify these gifts for your honour, Lord.
Knowing that I love and serve you is enough reward.
All that I am, all that I do,
all that I'll ever have I offer now to you.
If you would like further information on how to keep giving financially to the church while the building is closed on Sunday, please contact our Treasurer, Helen, at treasurer@banchoryeastchurch.com or speak to your elder.
A prayer of thanksgiving and for the needs of others
Let us Pray
A favourite hymn to finish with
1 The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want;
he makes me down to lie
in pastures green; he leadeth me
the quiet waters by.
2 My soul he doth restore again,
and me to walk doth make
within the paths of righteousness,
e'en for his own name's sake.
3 Yea, though I walk through death's dark vale,
yet will I fear none ill,
for thou art with me; and thy rod
and staff me comfort still.
4 My table thou hast furnished
in presence of my foes;
my head thou dost with oil anoint,
and my cup overflows.
5 Goodness and mercy all my life
shall surely follow me;
and in God's house forevermore
my dwelling place shall be.
he makes me down to lie
in pastures green; he leadeth me
the quiet waters by.
2 My soul he doth restore again,
and me to walk doth make
within the paths of righteousness,
e'en for his own name's sake.
3 Yea, though I walk through death's dark vale,
yet will I fear none ill,
for thou art with me; and thy rod
and staff me comfort still.
4 My table thou hast furnished
in presence of my foes;
my head thou dost with oil anoint,
and my cup overflows.
5 Goodness and mercy all my life
shall surely follow me;
and in God's house forevermore
my dwelling place shall be.
A closing thought
Loving God you call your church to witness
that in Christ we are reconciled to you.
Help us to proclaim just that.
the good news of your great love
that all who hear may turn to you
through Jesus Christ
Peace be upon you,
Amen
that in Christ we are reconciled to you.
Help us to proclaim just that.
the good news of your great love
that all who hear may turn to you
through Jesus Christ
Peace be upon you,
Amen
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Amen.
Another version of the Lost sheep storyAlan's looking for those lost coins.
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Bible reading plan
oHere's a simple bible reading plan for the next few weeks taken from Janie Stuart's favourite Bible commentator-Dale Bruner. He calls it making a home with Jesus. (John 15). His suggestion is that we read a a book a month, reading a chapter a day and think about what we have read and what is happening in our lives. Since some books are have fewer chapters than days in the month, then you either get to have a few days holiday or spend time chewing over passages that caught your attention in that particular book.
His scheme for the next few months would be:
March: Luke 1-24
April: John 1-21
May: Acts 1-28
June: Romans: 1-16
We are part way through the gospel of Luke in the church so I would suggest the following:
March 22 to April 12 Luke 10 -24
April 13 to May 3: John 1-21
May: Acts 1-28 which would gets us back onto Dale's plan but let us read and reflect on the Easter story at Easter.
His scheme for the next few months would be:
March: Luke 1-24
April: John 1-21
May: Acts 1-28
June: Romans: 1-16
We are part way through the gospel of Luke in the church so I would suggest the following:
March 22 to April 12 Luke 10 -24
April 13 to May 3: John 1-21
May: Acts 1-28 which would gets us back onto Dale's plan but let us read and reflect on the Easter story at Easter.
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East Church Contact Details
Contact details:
Alan - AJSMURRAY@churchofscotland.org.uk or phone the manse number
Sarah - Sarah@banchoryeastchurch.com
Alan - AJSMURRAY@churchofscotland.org.uk or phone the manse number
Sarah - Sarah@banchoryeastchurch.com
