Good morning, and welcome to church. A warm welcome to all visitors, and a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, We hope you enjoy your time with us, and please take our good wishes back to your own congregation on your return home.
On Thursday Music Matters celebrated its first fabulous year! The Kirk Session, the congregation, the volunteers, the entertainers, the staff from Cooriedoon and Montrose House, and the local community have all been very supportive and we do appreciate the practical help and the prayers. Without all of you, Music Matters would not be happening. Thank you for helping to bring a little sunshine into the lives of those living with Dementia and to their carers.
On 6th January, the church Christmas tree and decorations will be taken down. If you are able to help, please meet in church at 10am next Friday.
The first Coffee Morning of the year will be on Wednesday 11th January from 10.15 – 12 noon, with all the usual stalls. Next month, the Coffee Morning will on the usual date, ie the first Wednesday of the month.
The retiring collection for the Salvation Army at the Christmas Eve service amounted to £156.87. Thanks to all who contributed.
There is a notice in the vestibule, advertising a ‘Vocations Conference’ for anyone who wishes to start to explore the Christian faith.
Today’s Readings: Genesis 9; 8 – 17 (Read by Iain Auld)
Romans 8; 28 – 39 (Read by the Minister)
Today’s Hymns:
160 Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven
MP 225 (PRINTED):
1 He’s got the whole wide world in His hands,
He’s got the whole wide world in His hands,
He’s got the whole wide world in His hands,
He’s got the whole world in His hands.
2 He’s got everybody here, in His hands …
3 He’s got the tiny little baby, in His hands …
4 He’s got you and me, brother, in His hands …
559 There is a Redeemer
153 Great is Thy faithfulness
404 I danced in the morning
Scottish Charity Number SCO 15072