WORSHIP THEMES
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| JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH |
| APRIL | MAY | JUNE |
| JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER |
| OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER |
| Date | Service Conducted By | Readings | Hymns |
| 3rd Jan | Rev
Christine Houghton 'Looking back and looking forward' |
OT
Isaiah Ch60:1-6 NT Ephesians Ch3:1-12 NT Matthew Ch2:1-12 |
HY182
Angels from the realm of glory MP225 He's got the whole world HY68 Thou art before Lord MP133 Father I place into your hands HY Look forward in faith |
| 10th Jan | Rev
Christine Houghton 'Good News' |
OT
Isaiah Ch43:1-7 NT Acts Ch8:14-17 NT Luke Ch3:15-17, 21-22 |
HY9
Praise to the Lord MP99 Come on and celebrate HY515 Father, who on man dost shower MP50 Be still for the presence of the Lord HY437 Love divine all loves excelling |
| 17th Jan | Mr David Beatson | NT
Matthew 25:1-13 NT 1st Thessalonians Ch4:13-18 |
MP540
Living, He loved me MP546 Open thou mine eyes MP759 When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound |
| 24th Jan | Rev
Christine Houghton 'The Family' |
OT
Nehemiah Ch8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 1st Corinthians Ch12:12-31a NT Luke Ch4:14-21 |
HY32
Immortal, invisible MP532 O! O! O! how good is the Lord MP170 Give thanks with a grateful heart HY Rise and hear! MP54 Bind us together |
| 31st Jan | Miss Sadie Elliot | OT
Psalm 71:1-6 NT Luke 4:21-30 |
MP529
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness MP532 O! O! O! how good is the Lord MP611 Spirit of Holiness MP146 Fill thou my life, O Lord my God MP673 There is a Redeemer |
| Date | Service Conducted By | Readings | Hymns |
| 7th Feb (am) | Rev
Tom Preston 'Who, Me, Lord?' |
OT
Isaiah Ch6:1-13 NT Luke Ch5:1-11 |
MP249
How lovely on the mountains HY230 When Jesus saw the fishermen HY211 Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult MP857 I, the Lord of sea and sky HY437 Love Divine, all loves excelling |
| 7th Feb (pm) | Mr Iain Glen 'God's Creation' |
OT Genesis Ch1:1-Ch2v3 | MP152 For the
beauty of the Earth MP419 Like a mighty flowing river MP23 All things bright and beautiful MP460 How Great Thou Art |
| 14th Feb | Rev Christine
Houghton 'Faces' |
OT Exodus 34:29-35 NT 2nd Corinthians 3:12-42 NT Luke 9:28-36 |
MP187 God is love MP307 I will enter His gates MP650 The King is among us MP88 Come Bless the Lord MP315 I will sing the wondrous story |
| 21st Feb | Rev Christine
Houghton 'Help and Healing' |
OT Deuteronomy
Ch26:1-11 NT Romans Ch10:8b-13 NT Luke Ch4:1-13 |
HY36 The Lord is
King! MP18 All over the world MP565 Praise You, Lord HY121 Thou art the Way: to thee alone MP59 Blessed Assurance |
| 28th Feb | Rev Christine
Houghton 'God with us' |
OT Psalm 27 NT Philipians Ch3:17-41 NT Luke Ch13:31-35 |
MP367 Jesus is
Lord MP179 Go tell it on the mountain MP1072 In Christ Alone MP419 Like a mighty river flowing MP617 Stand up! Stand up for Jesus |
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MARCH
| Date | Service Conducted By | Readings | Hymns |
| 7th Mar | Rev
Christine Houghton 'Positive Thinking' Rev Christine Houghton 'Disciples' |
OT Psalm 63:1-18 NT Luke Ch13:1-9 OT Isaiah Ch43:16-21 NT Philipians Ch3:17-21 NT John 12:1-8 |
HY89
Guide me o thou great Jehovah HY427 The Church is wherever God's people are praising HY122 Come Holy Ghost our hearts inspire HY585 According to thy gracious word HY434 O Jesus, I have promised HY1 All people that on earth do dwell HY We lay our broken hearts MP48 Be still and know that I am God MP434 Just as I am MP77 Christ Triumphant |
| 14th Mar | Rev Christine
Houghton 'Restored and Rejoicing' |
NT Luke 15:1-20 NT Luke Ch15:21-32 |
HY10 Christ is
made the sure foundation HY386 Praise him, praise him, all ye little children MP407 let me have my way among you HY388 The king of love my shepherd is MP600 Sing to God new songs of worship |
| 21st Mar | Rev Christine
Houghton - Elders Service 'Souper Sunday - Church of Scotland) |
OT Isaiah Ch43:1-5 NT Luke Ch3:15-17; 21-22 |
HY37 Praise the
Lord, ye heavens adore HY One more step along the world I go MP445 Shine Jesus Shine HY We cannot measure how you heal HY366 Sing to the Lord a joyful sone |
| 21st Mar (pm) | Boys Brigade | NT Luke Ch4:1-13 | MP307 I will enter
his gates AB/JS - Our BB is has a band MP746 What a friend we have in Jesus HY Father Abraham, had many sons CS - Play 'the big fight' MP770 Will your anchor hold |
| 28th Mar | Rev Christine
Houghton 'Everlasting Love' Rev Christine Houghton 'A palm waver' Joint service with Brucefield |
Mark Ch11:1-11 NT Matthew Ch21:1-11 OT Isaiah Ch53:1-7 |
HY234 Ride on ride
on in majesty HY To God's Loving Kindness we commit you MP242 Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest MP167 Give me oil in my lamp Choir ' Here I am to Worship' HY233 All glory, laud and honour Choir 'Beneath the cross of Jesus' MP242 Hosanna, Hosanna Choir 'Jesus is Crucified' MP650 The King is a among us Choir 'Like a lamb' MP239 Holy, Holy Holy Choir 'There is a Redeemer' MP457 Make way, Make Way |
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APRIL
| Date | Service Conducted By | Readings | Hymns |
| 4th April | Rev Christine Houghton | NT Luke Ch24:1-12 | MP689
Thine be the glory MP30 Alleluia, Alleluia HY264 Jesus Christ is risen today MP708 To God be the glory |
| 11th April | Mrs Charlotte Coyle | NT 1
Peter Ch1:3-10 NT John Ch20:19-31 |
MP7
All creatures of our God and King MP532 O! O! O! How good is the Lord MP278 I know that my redeemer lives MP544 Open my eyes that I may see MP689 Thine be the glory |
| 18th April | Rev Kenneth McKay | OT 1st Samuel Ch1:9-18 | HY549
Our children Lord in faith and prayer HY To God's loving kindness HY375 Fairest Lord Jesus HY298 Crown him with many crowns HY318 Mine eyes have seen the glory |
| 25th April | Rev Christine Houghton | OT
Psalm 30:1-12 NT Revelation Ch5:11-14 NT John Ch21:1-19 |
MP560
Praise my soul the King of Heaven MP664 The spirit lives to set us free MP37 As the deer pants for the water HY122 Come, Holy Ghost HY443 Who would true valour see |
| Date | Service Conducted By | Readings | Hymns |
| 2nd May | Rev Christine Houghton | OT
Psalm 67 NT Acts Ch16:9-15 NT John Ch14:23-29 |
HY1 All people that on earth do
dwell HY What a wonderful saviour is Jesus MP696 Thou art worthy MP200 Great is thy faithfulness MP188 God is our strength and refuge |
| 9th May | Rev David Black |
OT Psalm 73 NT Luke Ch16:19-31 |
MP645 The God of Abraham Praise MP133 Father I place into your hands MP544 Open my eyes that I may see MP579 Restore O Lord |
| 16th May | Mrs Charlotte Coyle |
OT Psalm 47 NT Ephesians Ch1:15-23 NT Luke |
MP109 Crown Him with many crowns MP70 Children of Jerusalem MP132 Father hear the prayer we offer MP352 I've found a friend MP249 How lovely on the mountains |
| 23rd May | Mrs Charlotte Coyle |
OT Ezekiel Ch37:1-14 NT Acts Ch2:1-21 NT John Ch14:8-17, 25-27 |
MP548 Our blest redeemer MP376 Jesus put this song MP18 All over the world MP488 O breath of life MP664 The spirit lives to set us free |
| 30th May | Rev Robert Nicol |
NT Ephesians Ch2:11-22 NT Ephesians Ch3:14-21 |
MP237 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God
Almighty MP367 Jesus is Lord! Creation's voice proclaims it HY133 Break forth, O living light of God HY139 I to the hills will lift mine eyes HY420 The Church's one foundation |
| Date | Service Conducted By | Readings | Hymns |
| 6th June | Rev Robert Nicol | NT 1st
John Ch1 1:10 NT Luke Ch14:1-11 |
HY1
All people that on earth do dwell MP54 Bind us together Lord MP288 I need thee every hour HY566 Ye gates, lift up your heads on high MP506 How great thou art |
| 13th June | Rev Robert Nicol | OT
Psalm 8:1-9 NT 1st Corinthians Ch13:1-13 |
MP656
The Lord is King! MP746 What a friend we have in Jesus MP614 Spirit Divine MP449 Love Divine HY396 Behold the amazing gift of love MP200 Great is thy faithfulness |
| 20th June | Rev Robert Nicol | OT
Psalm 66:1-4 OT Psalm 117 NT Romans Ch11:33-36 |
MP272
I have decided to follow Jesus JP Hallelu, hallelu, halleu MP454 Majesty worship his majesty MP691 This is the day MP99 Come on and celebrate MP796 You shall go out with joy |
| 27th June | Rev
Robert Nicol 'The Power of Faith' |
NT
Matthew Ch17:14-20 NT Hebrews Ch11:1-10, Ch12:1-2 |
MP731
We love the place, O God MP152 For the beauty of the earth MP827 Father of heaven, whose love profound MP31 Amazing Grace MP769 Who is on the Lord's side? |
| Date | Service Conducted By | Readings | Hymns |
| 4th July | Rev
Robert Nicol 'Reformation.....let it happen' |
OT
Psalm 139:1-12 NT Mark Ch10:17-31 |
MP560
Praise my soul the King of Heaven HY464 The wise may bring their learning MP614 Spirit Divine MP50 Be still for the presence of the Lord MP708 To God be the Glory |
| 11th July | Rev
Robert Nicol 'Your God is too small' |
OT
Genesis Ch28:10-17 NT John Ch14:1-14 |
MP200
Great is thy faithfulness MP59 Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine! MP907 O God of Bethel HY68 Thou art before me Lord MP604 Soldiers of Christ arise |
| 18th July | Rev
Robert Nicol 'The Pharisee and the Publican.....Spiritual Self-Complacency' |
OT
Psalm 51:1-4;7-17 NT Luke 18:9-14 |
MP564
Praise to the Lord MP439 Lord of all being MP89 Come down, O love Divine MP396 Just as I am MP486 Now thank we all our God |
| 25th July | Rev
Robert Nicol 'What makes a good service?' |
OT
Isaiah Ch6:1-8 NT John Ch21:15-23 |
CH340
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness MP54 Bind us together Lord MP67 Breathe on me breath of God MP253 Hushed was the evening hymn MP617 Stand up! stand up for Jesus |
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AUGUST
| Date | Service Conducted By | Readings | Hymns |
| 1st Aug | Rev
Margaret Steele 'Broken-ness and Restoration' |
OT
Hosea Ch11:1-9 NT Colossians Ch3:1-11 |
MP20
All people that on earth do dwell MP352 I'm special because God has loved MP254 I am a new creation MP37 As the deer pants for the water MP705 Thy hand O God has guided |
| 8th Aug |
Rev Robert Nicol 'Do you find prayer difficult' |
OT Psalm 121 NT Luke Ch11:1-13 |
MP656 The Lord is King! HY100 Jesus friend of little children MP480 New everyone morning is the love MP746 What a friend we have in Jesus MP769 Who is on the Lord's side? |
| 15th Aug |
Rev Robert Nicol 'A place to be!' |
OT
Genesis Ch28:10-22 NT Hebrews Ch11:1-2;8-16 |
HY15
We love the place O God HY154 All things bright and beautiful HY122 Come, Holy Ghost our hearts inspire HY139 I to the hills will lift mine eyes HY354 Glory be to God the Father |
| 22nd Aug | Rev
Robert Nicol 'The way to go!' |
NT 1st
Corinthians Ch13:1-13 NT John Ch15:1-17 |
HY 164
Tell out my soul HY Come children join to sing HY78 Jesus lover of my soul HY388 The King of Love my shepherd is HY476 For my sake and the Gospel's go! |
| 29th Aug | Rev
Robert Nicol 'First.....his Kingdom' |
OT
Psalm 37:1-11 NT Matthew Ch 6:24-34 |
MP528
O Worship the King MP70 Children of Jerusalem MP624 Take my life MP590 Seek ye first MP784 Ye Servants of God |
| Date | Service Conducted By | Readings | Hymns |
| 5th Sep | Rev
Robert Nicol 'You must test yourself' 'The Sacrament of the Senses' |
NT 1st
Corinthians Ch11:23-29;32 NT John Ch17:20-26 NT Mark Ch14:17-31 |
HY1
All people that on earth do dwell HY488 Jesus bids us shine HY571 Jesus thou joy of loving hearts Apostles Creed HY566 Ye gates lift up your heads MP506 O Lord my God HY1 All people that on earth do dwell HY288 I need thee every hour Apostles Creed HY566 Ye gates lift up your heads MP605 O Lord my God |
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NOVEMBER
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