Our service today is led by Rev Catriona Morrison, and Rev Marc Prowe, our locums. Mike Duffy, Session Clerk, welcomes us.
Welcome
An introduction from Mike, followed by Catriona & Marc.
Hymn
Our opening hymn is Glory to God above (Psalm 148), the words will appear on screen as the music plays.
Prayer
Mike Duffy leads us in our opening prayers.
With the young
Bringing the light of Jesus into the dark.
Carol
We join the University of Aberdeen Christian Union Music Network in the carol “Joy to the world”, the words will appear on the screen so you can sing with the students.
Hymn with readings
Readings Isaiah 60:1-3, Isaiah 52:7-10, Psalm 139:7-12, Luke 2:15-21, with “Brightest and best”.
Song
Child in the manager, the words will appear on screen as the music plays.
Sermon
Prayers, final hymn and blessing
Rev Catriona Morrison leads us in prayer. We sing “As stars adorn the night-veiled sky”, and the Aaronic blessing.
Final music
Highland Cathedral played by Bill Mclean on our church organ.
Notices
With thanks to Rev Catriona Morrison, Rev Marc Prowe and their family, plus the University of AberdeenChristian Union Music Network, Bill Mclean and Hazel Bengough.
Please join us for Zoom coffee after the service. Contact administrator@logies.org if you need the access details.
During January 2021 we will meet online, following recent changes to Covid-19 guidance.
Sunday 3rd January – online led by Rev Catriona Morrison & Rev Marc Prowe.
Sunday 10th January – online
Sunday 17th January – online
Sunday 24th January – online
Sunday 31st January – online
All services will appear on our Worship page from 10am on the relevant Sunday, and are followed by Zoom coffee time at 11.45am. Please contact administrator@logies.org if you would like the Zoom details.
Our service today uses prayers from the Church of Scotland, and the sermon is preached by the Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair.
Opening Prayer
Carol
Joy to the World, recorded in our church. Switch on the subtitles to view the words.
Reading
Luke chapter 2 verses 25-40 read by Jenny Hanslip.
Sermon
The Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair invites us to step back and see the bigger picture.
Carol
We sing together “Who would think that what was needed”, sung by Northallerton Methodist Church Choir, with words on the screen for you to sing along.
Prayers
Let us say together …
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, forever. Amen.
Carol
We sing together “It came upon the midnight clear”, the words will appear on the screen as we sing.
Grace
We normally say the words of the Grace to each other. We say them now to whoever is with us, and to everyone we have thought about during this time of worship.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all, now and evermore. Amen.
Final music
Intermezzo by Mascagni, recorded in church, back in July.
Notices
With thanks to Rt Rev Martin Fair, Jenny Hanslip, Ramanee Bengough, Ed Muirhead and Bill Mclean.
Let us sing together “Away in a Manger”, the words will appear as the music plays.
https://youtu.be/JO4SFBgGeZE
Readings and reflection
Pam Nesbitt reflects on Christmas with readings from Isaiah 9 2-7 and Luke 2 15-20.
Carol
The UK’s favourite carol (according to BBC Songs of Praise) is “O Holy Night”, and it is performed here by Aled Jenkins, Katherine Jenkins and the finalists of the BBC Young Chorister of the Year competition.
Prayer
Let us say together …
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, forever. Amen.
Carol
Finally we join with our church organ to sing “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”, switch on the subtitles if you want to see the words to sing along.
Grace
We normally say the words of the Grace to each other. We say them now to whoever is with us, and to everyone we have thought about during this time of worship.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all, now and evermore. Amen.
Notices
With thanks to Pam Nesbitt, Ed Muirhead and Bill Mclean.
Our service today is in partnership with many local congregations, and was prepared by Rev Graham Taylor.
Carol
Once in Royal David’s City, recorded in our church. Switch on the subtitles to view the words.
Welcome
Thank you for joining us. Rev Graham Taylor welcomes us to this time of worship.
Hymn
This Christmas time – the words will appear on the screen as the music plays.
The Christmas Story
We have missed seeing our primary schools performance their nativity plays in church this. So, hear the Christmas story in their own words from the children at Harvest at Kumulani Chapel recorded a few years ago.
Carol
We sing together “Midnight” which was written by Mark and Helen Johnson, the founders of ‘Out of the Ark’. It is performed here by the Out of the Ark choir.
Christmas blessing from the Muppet Christmas Carol
by Rev Graham Taylor
Reflection and prayer
With the music of the carol Silent Night sung by the choir of St George’s Chapel, Windsor, we reflect on Candlelight as we pray.
Carol
We sing together “O Come all ye Faithful”, recorded for BBC Songs of Praise at Priory Barn, Hertfordshire.
Grace
We normally say the words of the Grace to each other. We say them now to whoever is with us, and to everyone we have thought about during this time of worship.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all, now and evermore. Amen.
Final carol
O little town of Bethlehem, the words appear on the screen as the carol plays.
Benediction
Notices
With thanks to Rev Graham Taylor, Ed Muirhead and Bill Mclean.
The Scottish Church Leaders Forum has released a Christmas video.
Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the General Assembly, is one of 10 figures who have each recited a line of a heartfelt message.
They decided to come together in recognition that many individuals and familes are grappling with difficulties and uncertainties due to the impact of COVID-19.
It is hoped that sharing the Good News about the birth of Jesus Christ will bring some comfort, hope and peace to those who are struggling.
The Scottish Church Leaders Forum was formed in March in response to the pandemic to speak on issues of mutual concern with one voice.
Our readings and carols either have the words added to the video, or you can view the words by switching on the YouTube subtitles – choose “CC”. As the items have been recorded by different people in different locations, you may need to adjust the volume as each video starts.
Arrangement of “Mary, did you know?” played by Hazel Bengough
Welcome
Our online Carol Service is introduced by Ramanee Bengough.
Carol
Once in Royal David’s city played on our church organ by Bill Mclean.
Prayer
Our opening prayer is led by Frances Dent
Carol
On Christmas night all Christians sing, played on our church organ by Bill Mclean.
Reading
Genesis chapter 3 verses 8-19 read by Alistair Montgomery
Carol
In the bleak midwinter played and sung by Ed Muirhead
Music
Adam lay ye bounden performed apart by members of the choir of Grimsby Minister
Reading
Genesis chapter 22 verses 15-18 read by Beth McNicoll
Carol
Angels from the Realms of Glory played on our church organ by Bill Mclean.
Reading
Isaiah chapter 9 verses 2, 6-7 read by Dorothy Drummond
Carol
It came upon the Midnight Clear played by Ed Muirhead
Reading
Isaiah chapter 11 verses 1-3a, 4a, 6-9 read by Lorna Carter
Carol
See amid the winter snow, played by Ed Muirhead
Reading
Luke chapter 1 verses 26-35, 38 read by Fiona Low
Carol
O little town of Bethlehem, played by Ed Muirhead
Carol
Precious child by Jack Robertson and Alan Penman, (Wee Miracles) in 2020, performed by Voice Project Youth Choir, based in Glasgow. This was filmed and recorded in lockdown
Reading
Luke chapter 2 verses 1, 3-7 read by Ed Muirhead
Carol
Silent Night played and sung by Ed Muirhead.
Carol
Infant Holy played by Ed Muirhead
Reading
Luke chapter 2 verses 8-16 read by Caroline Turnbull
Carol
While shepherds watched their flocks by night, played by Ed Muirhead
Carol
Away in a manager played and sung by Ed Muirhead
Reading
Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 read by John Dent
Carol
As with gladness men of old played on our church organ by Bill Mclean.
Carol
O come all ye faithful played on our church organ by Bill Mclean.
Reading
John chapter 1 verses 1-14 read by Hazel Bengough
Carol
Hark the Herald Angels sing played on our church organ by Bill Mclean.
Prayer
Closing prayer led by Catherine Mclean
Voluntary
Joy to the world played on our church organ by Bill Mclean.
Notices
Our Zoom coffee takes at 11.45am following online services, contact administrator@logies.org if you would like the joining information.
During December we will meet in church and online as follows:
Sunday 6th December – in church, led by Rev Marc Prowe
Sunday 13th December – online Carol Service, available from 9am
Sunday 20th December – in church, led by Rev David Mcleod – please book a seat at this service by calling 01382 668514 and leave your name and number of places required
Sunday 27th December – online
If you are planning to attend a church service, please check our information page.
What do you think the eyewitnesses of Jesus’ birth would think of our modern Christmas celebrations? Most likely, they would be amazed at the way in which our holiday traditions fail to do justice to this amazing event in human history. Yet while we can’t go back in time and witness the events firsthand, we do have reliable accounts of the birth of Jesus in the Gospels. A slow, careful walk through the infancy narratives will give you a glimpse of what truly happened and help us see the birth of Jesus with new eyes.
Our next Bible Study series will look at “The First Days of Jesus”, comparing accounts from Matthew, Luke & John, using material from The Gospel Coalition. We start on Tuesday 1st December for three weeks.
You can join with the same Zoom details as before, or contact us on administrator@logies.org and we will send these to you.
Our service today is in partnership with St David’s High Kirk, and is led by Rev Emma McDonald.
Introductory music
By Flor Peeters, on the theme O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, recorded on our church organ.
Welcome
Thank you for joining us. Rev Emma McDonald from St David’s High Kirk welcomes us to this time of worship.
Hymn
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel recorded in Hereford Cathedral for BBC Songs of Praise.
Prayer
Let us pray
Reading
Rev Emma McDonald reads Mark chapter 13, verses 24-37.
Hymn
Our next hymn is “People look east”, join in with the recording from the Church of the Vine.
Reflection
by Rev Emma McDonald
Time of Prayer
Rev Emma McDonald leads us in prayer for others.
Hymn
Our final hymn is “King of kings, majesty” recorded by Chet Valley Churches in Norfolk.
Benediction
Grace
We normally say the words of the Grace to each other. We say them now to whoever is with us, and to everyone we have thought about during this time of worship.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all, now and evermore. Amen.
