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Introductory music

Welcome

Welcome to our time of worship. Thank you for joining us. Most of our videos have subtitles, which you can switch on / off. On a computer you may have a option “CC” to choose subtitles in English. On phone or tablet, you may need to choose subtitles from a settings menu.

This week is Christian Aid week. Please watch this short message from our Christian Aid co-ordinator, Bill Mclean, and read the text from Rev Anita Kerr below it. You will find a link to make Christian Aid donations in the church notices, at the end of the time of worship.

In February I was present at the Christian Aid Gathering in the Steeple Church, where we were brought up to date with Christian Aid Scotland’s work through its vision of life before death. The main conversation that morning was via Zoom, with a Pastor in Kenya who shared with us their experiences as huge locust swarms laid waste the farms and crops in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia eating everything in sight. This week the news is that a second much bigger wave of locusts is causing destruction on a vast scale across East Africa. A salutary reminder that all the problems we had before this pandemic have not gone away but seem somehow more remote. Please support Christian Aid to fulfil their vision of Life before death for vulnerable people facing the severe implications of this devastation and the Coronavirus pandemic.

Rev Anita Kerr

Let us pray,

Merciful God,
You have prepared for those who love you such good things as pass all understanding.
Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we loving you above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen

Hymn

Our opening hymn is “There is a Redeemer”, the words will appear on the screen as the video plays.

https://youtu.be/yApTbCQ7zcU

Psalm 67

God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us.

That your way may be known upon the earth, your saving power among all nations.

Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.

O let nations rejoice and be glad, for you will judge the peoples righteously and govern the nations upon the earth. 

Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.

Then shall the earth bring forth her increase, and God, our own God, will bless us.

God will bless us, and all the ends of the earth shall fear him. Amen

Bible Readings

Please listen to our Bible readings, which include subtitles.

Joel chapter 2 verses 13 & 14

Acts chapter 2 verses 14-21

Reflection

by Rev Anita Kerr, which has subtitles.

Hymn

Let us respond to the time of reflection, by singing together, “Here I am, Lord”, the words will appear on the screen as the video plays.

https://youtu.be/TBTFizSRnHs

Prayer

Siobhan Kerr leads us in prayer, with subtitles.

Let us say together …

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

“Love Divine”, tune Blaenwern, played on our church organ

Notices

If you are interested in joining our online Discipleship Explored course, (which starts at 7.30pm on Tuesday 12th May), please contact administrator@logies.org. Help is available to set up Zoom and there is a practice session at 11.30am on Sunday 10th May.

If you are interested in using Zoom to have an “after church coffee & chat” with other members of the church family, in future weeks, please contact administrator@logies.org.

With thanks to Rev Anita Kerr, Ed Muirhead, Bill Mclean, Roisin-Elizabeth & Siobhan Kerr. The painting is by John Constable of Salisbury Cathedral (1831).

Introductory music

Welcome

Welcome to our time of worship. Thank you for joining us.

We have put together a short time of worship, as you scroll down this page, please watch the videos, and read the text and prayers.

We will start in prayer,

Lord God
You are our Saviour and king
our Master and friend
our Shepherd and guide.
Wherever we go, You are with us.
Wherever we stray, You seek us out.
Whenever we call, You hear us.
You are our promise and our hope
our place of rest and peace
our security and our sureness.
Whoever we are, You accept us.
Whatever we do, You love us.
Whenever we fall, You lift us up.
Lord God
we are in different places,
leading different lives,
in different situations,
with different concerns
and different dreams.
Yet we come as one,
a people of shared faith
in a God who shared all.
Be with us as we worship you together.
In Jesus name,
Amen

Hymn

Our opening hymn is “Praise my Soul, the King of Heaven”, we join massed voices in Liverpool’s Anglican Catherdral, via BBC Songs of Praise.

Bible Reading

Please listen to our Bible reading, which include subtitles.

Acts chapter 1 verses 1-11

Reflection

by Dr Alistair Montgomery

This reflection has subtitles, which you can switch on / off. On a computer you may have a option “CC” to choose subtitles in English. On phone or tablet, you may need to choose subtitles from a settings menu.

Prayer

Lord, You are our shepherd.
We thank You that You give us
everything we need.
That You offer us rest and refreshment
through Your Word.
That You keep us on the straight and narrow
when we are prone to stray.
We thank You that those times when we are afraid
we can trust that You watch out for us.

At this time, be with everyone working to protect us,
and keep us safe.
Medical staff, nursing staff, carers and all staff working in the health and care professions.
Those working or volunteering in shops and delivery services.
People who are keeping the infrastructure of our country going.
Teachers, school staff and other key workers.
Thank you for their strength and dedication, and keep them safe.

Lord God, shepherd all Your people
on their different journeys
with their different joys and struggles.
Remind them that all are honoured guests
at Your table
and that all may find a home in You.
Lavish them with Your goodness and love
so that they might know
that in You they have everything they need.
In Jesus’ name we pray.
Amen.

The outgoing Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, leads us in the Lord’s Prayer:

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

“Oboe Concerto in D minor by Marcello 1st movement (Andante)” played in 2018 by Hazel Bengough, accompanied by Susan Sneddon

Notices

Please share this with anyone you think will find it helpful at this time, and join us again next week.

We had to stop ‘Discipleship Explored’ after only one session when the virus hit. We are now planning to restart the course by using online videos and a Zoom Meeting. Participants will watch a 15 minute video and then join a Zoom meeting for 45 minutes to discuss questions and points raised. You can join Zoom using an ordinary telephone, a computer, tablet or mobile phone.

Discipleship Explored helps followers of Jesus turn up the gospel soundtrack to their lives.

It goes beyond simply teaching the right moves – go to church, pray, read the Bible, share the gospel and focuses on the music which drives discipleship: the love of Christ. The greatest love anyone can ever know. It’s an eight-session journey through Paul’s letter to the Philippians and is ideal for believers at any stage of the Christian life.

Interested? Then please contact administrator@logies.org

This first session will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday 12th May. Help is available to set up Zoom and there will be a practice session a few days before the first meeting.

Prayers adapted from Church of Scotland website.

With thanks to Dr Alistair Montgomery, Ed Muirhead, Bill Maclean, Glyn and Hazel Bengough.

Introductory music

Welcome

Welcome to our time of worship. Thank you for joining us.

We have put together a short time of worship, as you scroll down this page, please watch the videos, and read the text and prayers.

We will start in prayer,

Almighty and eternal God,
the strength of those who believe
and the hope of those who doubt,
may we, who have not seen, have faith
and receive the fullness of Christ’s blessing,
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

Hymn

Our opening hymn is “Ten Thousand Reasons/Bless the Lord”, which Rev Anita Kerr introduced to us a few months ago. It is written by Matt Redman and was performed on BBC Songs of Praise.

Psalm 4

Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness:

You set me at liberty when I was in trouble, have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

How long will you nobles dishonour my glory?

How long will you love vain things and seek after falsehood?

But know that the Lord has shown me his marvellous kindness:

When I call upon the Lord, he will hear me.

Stand in awe, and sin not:

Commune with your own heart upon your bed and be still.

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness:

And put your trust in the Lord.

There are many that say, “Who will show us any good?”:

Lord, lift up the light of your countenance upon us.

Put you gladness in my heart:

More than when their corn and wine and oil increase.

In peace I will lie down and sleep:

For it is you Lord, only, who make me dwell in safety.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now and shall be forever Amen

Bible Readings

Please listen to our Bible readings, which include subtitles.

Luke chapter 24 verses 13-32

1 John chapter 4 verses 7-16

Reflection

by Rev. Anita Kerr

This reflection has subtitles, which you can switch on / off. On a computer you may have a option “CC” to choose subtitles in English. On phone or tablet, you may need to choose subtitles from a settings menu.

Hymn

Let us reflect on those words, as we sing the hymn “Amazing Grace”, the words will appear on the screen as the video plays.

Prayer

Rev Anita Kerr leads us in prayer, there are subtitles, which you can switch on / off. On a computer you may have a option “CC” to choose subtitles in English. On phone or tablet, you may need to choose subtitles from a settings menu.

Let us say together the words of the Lord’s Prayer

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

“Vespers voluntary no 3 by Edward Elgar” played at home by our church organist.

Please share this with anyone you think will find it helpful at this time, and join us again next week.

With thanks to Rev. Anita Kerr, Alanna Kerr, Richard Harrison, Ed Muirhead, Bill Maclean and Hazel Bengough

Introductory music

Welcome

Welcome to our time of worship for Sunday 19th April. Thank you for joining us.

Today there are three reflections, from Rev David McLeod.

We will start in prayer, followed by the words of Psalm 145.

Let us pray,

Lord we thank you for another new day, another opportunity to worship you, another time to listen to your word, and another time to hear reflections on your message to us.
Be with us, though we may be physically distant, we are still the people of your church, and let your light continue to shine in us.
For Jesus sake.
Amen

Psalm 145

Hymn

Our first hymn is “Jesus shall reign”, the words will appear on the screen as the video plays.

https://youtu.be/n1tT1HfcZPs

Bible Reading

You can listen to our first Bible reading, or read the text below.

Genesis chapter 3 verses 1-13

Reflection

by Rev. David McLeod

This reflection has subtitles, which you can switch on / off. On a computer you may have a option “CC” to choose subtitles in English. On phone or tablet, you may need to choose subtitles from a settings menu.

Hymn

“Rejoice, The Lord is King” from BBC Songs of Praise.

Bible Reading

You can listen to our second Bible reading, or read the text below.

Luke chapter 10 verses 17-20

The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”

He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Reflection

by Rev. David McLeod

This reflection has subtitles, which you can switch on / off. On a computer you may have a option “CC” to choose subtitles in English. On phone or tablet, you may need to choose subtitles from a settings menu.

Music

Reflect on the words you have heard so far, with this beautiful piece of music – Ave Verum Corpus, by Mozart, recorded individually, in isolation in their homes, by the BBC Singers with members of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and organist William Whitehead.

Bible Reading

You can listen to our final Bible reading, or read the text below.

Jeremiah ch 1 vs 4-6

The word of the Lord came to me, saying,

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

“Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”

Reflection

by Rev. David McLeod

This reflection has subtitles, which you can switch on / off. On a computer you may have a option “CC” to choose subtitles in English. On phone or tablet, you may need to choose subtitles from a settings menu.

Prayer

Let us pray together,

Merciful God,
We confess that too often we have lived lives of those not worthy to be called Your children.
Though You are light, we have preferred to lurk in shadow,
though You are truth, we have made idols of lies and falsehood,
though You are love, we have been hard of heart.
Too often You show us the Way, and we have wandered far off course.
We turn to You with repentant hearts, and seek Your forgiveness.
We lay claim to your promise, and pray that You will transform us, re-make us,
that we will live as Your children, and by word, thought and deed, we might lead lives worthy of subjects within Your kingdom of love, peace and mercy.
Amen

Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your mercy.
Sustain and support the anxious,
be with those who care for the sick,
and lift up all who are brought low;
that we may find comfort
knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Amen

Let us say together the words of the Lord’s Prayer

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

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation” played on our church organ.

Notices

If you haven’t received our newsletter, please contact administrator@logies.org. We will send you a copy, and add you to our mailing list.

Please share this with anyone you think will find it helpful at this time, and join us again next week.

With thanks to Rev. David McLeod, Adrian and Kirsty Caddick, Ed Muirhead, Bill Maclean, Hazel and Ramanee Bengough

Prayers from the Church of Scotland and the Church of England