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.
Introduction
This week’s time of worship is led by John Dent, and he welcomes us in the video below:
Hymn
Our opening hymn is “Jesus stand among us”.
Bible Reading
Philippians chapter 4 verses 2-9 read by Frances Dent
Hymn
Our next hymn is “Like a river glorious”.
Reflection
by John Dent, which has subtitles.
Hymn
Let us reflect on these words as we listen to the choir of Ansgar’s Church, Odense, Denmark, who recorded this for Easter 2020.
Prayers
John Dent leads us in prayer.
Hymn
Our final hymn is “Rejoice the Lord is King”, recorded for BBC Songs of Praise at St Albans Cathedral.
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
Highland Cathedral, played on our church organ
Notices
As mentioned in a previous newsletter, we are making plans for holding services in our church building, and should be able to share these with you by the end of August. We will continue to use our website for worship too!
With thanks to John Dent, Ruth Mahood, Helen Mahood, Ramanee Bengough, Ed Muirhead and Bill Mclean.
This week, Rev Anita Kerr led our worship in church. If you were unable to join us, you will find the readings. reflection and prayers below.
Readings
Psalm 19 Isaiah 5: 1-7 Matthew 21: 33-43
Reflection
Prayers
Today’s prayers are from the Church of Scotland ‘Ascend’ website written by Worship Development Worker, Phill Mellstrom. These prayers have been composed in grateful recognition of our individual contribution to the work of God. We are the best resource our church has, whatever our role, wherever we do it. Phil’s prayer recognises our individual stresses and strains, worries and anxieties offering them and us, up to our great and glorious God for renewal -lifting our faces to the heavens to see and tell of the glory of God.
Let us pray, God of inclusive love, You know each and every one of us.
You know – that some of us are doing just fine, others are freaking out, while others struggle to breathe.
The weight of the moment and the need for grace and mercy are pushing some of us to our knees.
Help us all – to pray honestly, to speak truthfully and compassionately, to act kindly and seek justice fervently.
Help us all – to see You in the kindness of friend and stranger, hear You in the laughter, cries and silence, know You in the midst of our circumstances.
May Your Spirit be at the heart of all we do, not on one side or the other, but the very centre of our lives.
May Your Kingdom be made real in our communities, through the work of Your church guided by Your wild and untamed Spirit. Amen.
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.
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.
Benediction
The Peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, and the blessing of God almighty, Father, Son and the Holy Spirit, be with you and remain with you always. Amen
Notices
Our Bible Study series on John has recently started. We meet online on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. Find out more.
Our online time of worship next week (11th October) will be led by John Dent, and we will be back in church on Sunday 18th October with Rev David Mcleod preaching.
If you are interested in using Zoom to have an “after church coffee & chat” on the weeks that we are not in church, please contact administrator@logies.org.
With thanks to Rev Anita Kerr and Ed Muirhead, plus the Welcome team for their contributions to the church service, and those who prepared the church for opening.
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.
Introductory music
Welcome
Our time of worship for Harvest is led by Rev David Mcleod, and the photos throughout the web page are from congregation members.
Hymn
Our opening hymn is “Come, ye thankful people, come”.
https://youtu.be/Y-lgbUyvLIA
Bible reading
John 6 1-15 read by Ramanee Bengough
Reflection, part one
by Rev David Mcleod, which has subtitles.
Bible reading
John 21 1-19 read by Ramanee Bengough
Reflection part two
by Rev David Mcleod, which has subtitles.
Hymn
Let us reflect on these words, by singing My Jesus, My Saviour, recorded for BBC Songs of Praise at Pontio Arts Centre, Bangor.
Prayers
Let us pray.
God, the beginning and end of all things, in your providence and care you watch unceasingly over all creation; we offer our prayers that in us and in all your people your will may be done, according to your wise and loving purpose in Christ our Lord. Lord of all life: hear our prayer.
We pray for all through whom we receive sustenance and life; for farmers and agricultural workers, for packers, distributors and those who work in our food shops; as you have so ordered our life that we depend upon each other, enable us by your grace to seek the well-being of others before our own. Lord of all creation: hear our prayer
We pray for all engaged in research to safeguard crops against disease, and to produce abundant life among those who hunger and whose lives are at risk. Prosper the work of their hands and the searching of their minds, that their labour may be for the welfare of all. Lord of all wisdom: hear our prayer.
We pray for governments and aid agencies, and those areas of the world where there is disaster, drought and starvation. By the grace of your Spirit, touch our hearts and the hearts of all who live in comfortable plenty, and make us wise stewards of your gifts. Lord of all justice: hear our prayer.
We pray for those who are ill, remembering those in hospital and nursing homes and all who are known to us. We pray for all who care for them. Give skill and understanding to all who work for their well-being. Lord of all compassion: hear our prayer.
We remember those who have died, whom we entrust to your eternal love in the hope of resurrection to new life. Lord of all peace: hear our prayer.
We offer ourselves to your service, asking that by the Spirit at work in us others may receive a rich harvest of love and joy and peace. Lord of all faithfulness: hear our prayer.
God of grace, as you are ever at work in your creation, so fulfil your wise and loving purpose in us and in all for whom we pray, that with them and in all that you have made, your glory may be revealed and the whole earth give praise to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
And this week we pray especially for the students and staff of our universities especially those here in Dundee.
Lord, be with our students, who strive to further their knowledge, who may have travelled to a new city or country, and are now affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Keep them safe, protect them, in particular if they are in isolation. Help them to remain positive, make them good friends to each other, and let them see that this is only short term. If they need help, give them the people to help them, show them the services and agencies available, and encourage them to ask.
Be with all staff at our universities who are trying to support our students, and to teach them at this very difficult time.
We ask this in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
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.
Hymn
Our final hymn is “We plough the fields and scatter”, from Web Ministries TV.
Benediction
by Rev David Mcleod
Final music
“Praise my soul the King of Heaven”, recorded in our church.
Notices
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.
Next Sunday (4th October) our service will take place in church at 11am. Please review the latest Scottish Government guidance and our information before attending.
Prayers adapted from the Church of England.
With thanks to Rev David Mcleod, Ramanee Bengough, Ed Muirhead, Bill Mclean, and Hazel Bengough.
This week, Rev Anita Kerr led our worship in church. If you were unable to join us, you will find the collect, readings and reflection below.
Collect
Almighty God, you created the heavens and the earth, and made us in your own image. Teach us to discern your hand in all your works and to serve you with reverence and thanksgiving. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen
Readings
Psalm 145-verses 1&2, 13-21 Jonah 3:10-4:11 Matthew 20: 1-16
Reflection
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
Our Bible Study series on John has recently started. We meet online on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. Find out more.
If you are interested in using Zoom to have an “after church coffee & chat” on the weeks that we are not in church, please contact administrator@logies.org.
With thanks to Rev Anita Kerr, Ed Muirhead and Bill Mclean, for their contributions to the church service, plus the team who prepared the church for opening.
This week’s time of worship is a Songs of Praise, led by Ramanee Bengough. Music continues to be a comfort to me and many people, and I have received great feedback from people who have accessed our online times of worship and enjoyed the music we have brought together.
Today, I’m going to share with you some of my favourite songs and hymns of praise. Some have been included on our website over the past six months, and a few new ones which I hope you enjoy.
Opening music
One of the symbols we have seen everywhere this year is the rainbow. It’s always been a Christian sign of hope, and became a national sign of hope and support.
Enjoy this performance of “Somewhere over the Rainbow”, played on the oboe by Hazel Bengough.
Lord I trust thee, Handel
Sung by Grimsby Minister Choir
I spent ten years singing in an Anglican church choir, and have many favourite anthems, including this one – sung in lockdown by members of Grimsby Minister Choir. It is sung in English, and the words are:
Lord, I trust thee, I adore thee. Ah! thou friend of man, restore me! On thy loving grace relying, For the bread of life I’m sighing. Quench my thirst and let my hunger cease, Fill my heart with joy and endless peace. When the breath of life has left me, May my soul be blended with thee.
Guide me O thou great Jehovah
This is a hymn which is frequently heard on the radio, and one we chose for our wedding. I love the musical harmonies, and the amazing words, including “I am weak but thou art mighty, hold me in thy powerful hand”. This reminds me that wherever I am, God is alongside me, holding my tiny hand in his.
It’s performed here at St Asaph Cathedral for BBC Songs of Praise.
As the deer pants for the water
Ed Muirhead performs this beautful hymn for us, based on the words of Pslam 42. “You alone are my hearts desire, and I long to worship you“
https://youtu.be/qtfDBon3f7s
He has made me glad
I love this a lively combination of “He has made me glad” with “Every time I feel the spirit” recorded for BBC Songs of Praise at Reading Town Hall, and find it very uplifting.
In Christ Alone
We used this recording on Palm Sunday back in April, and it’s performed by Aled Jones & Russell Watson. I saw them in concert about a year ago, and was delighted that they included several hymns during the evening. “Here in the power of Christ, I’ll stand”
How great thou art
Our final hymn takes us from Creation via the Cross to Christ’s return – old fashioned but true words – How great thou art. “Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art!”
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.
Closing music
We close with Toccata by Widor, a lovely big organ piece, played by Bill Mclean on our church organ.
Notices
Our Bible Study series on John’s gospel starts on Tuesday 8th September at 7.30pm. Find out more.
If you are interested in using Zoom to have an “after church coffee & chat” on the weeks that we are not in church, please contact administrator@logies.org.
Today we worshipped in our church building for the first time since March.
If you were unable to join us, Rev Anita Kerr lead us, with the collect, readings and reflection below.
Collect
Stir up O Lord the will of your faithful people that richly bearing the fruit of your good works we may be by you richly rewarded, through Jesus hrist our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.
Readings
Psalm 119: 33-40
Romans 13: 8-14
Matthew 18: 15-20
Reflection
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
Our Bible Study series on Mark has finished, and we now have a week’s break. We will return on Tuesday 8th September at 7.30pm. Find out more.
If you are interested in using Zoom to have an “after church coffee & chat” on the weeks that we are not in church, please contact administrator@logies.org.
With thanks to Rev Anita Kerr, Hazel Bengough and Bill Mclean, plus the team who prepared the church for re-opening.
It would be lovely to see everyone back in the church building, but please don’t come if you don’t feel it is right for you.
Please check this Health Assessment to decide if it is wise for you to attend church at this time. If you decide to attend, please also read our guidelines for attending church.
Don’t worry if you decide to stay at home; the website services will continue in the meantime.
Health Assessment
Is it wise for you to attend church? Are you likely to be seriously affected if you catch Covid- 19? Please consider these risk factors and the recommendations below:
Risk Factor
Total Score
Age
50-59
1
60-69
2
70-79
4
80 and over
6
Sex at birth
Male
1
Ethnicity
Caucasian
0
Black African Descent
2
Indian Asian Descent
1
Filipiono Descent
1
Other (including mixed race)
1
Diabetes & Obesity
Type 1 & 2
1
Diabetes Type 1 & 2 with presence of microvascular complications or HbA1c≥64mmol/mol
Angina, previous heart attack, stroke or cardiac intervention
1
Heart Failure
2
Pulmonary
(lung) disease
Asthma
1
Non-asthma chronic pulmonary disease
2
Either of the above requiring oral corticosteroids in the last year
1
Malignant neoplasm (cancer)
Active malignancy
3
Malignancy in remission
1
Rheuma-
tological conditions
Active treated conditions
2
Immuno-
suppressant therapies
Any indication
2
Total Score
A score of under 3 indicates a lower risk, but you should still be following the guidance for staying safe.
A score of 3-5 suggests a greater risk and you should consider ways of reducing your risk by taking additional precautions or avoiding some activities.
A score of 6 or more suggests a high risk and indicates that you should continue to work or participate in church life from your home.
If you decide to attend, please also read our guidelines for attending church.
This chart is reproduced from Church of Scotland website & is based on an article on British Medical Association website.
Welcome to our time of worship, which is led by Rev Anita Kerr. 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.
Psalm 26
Read by Dorothy Drummond
Hymn
Our opening hymn is “In Christ Alone”, from BBC Songs of Praise recorded in Belfast, and performed by the hymn’s composers Keith and Kristyn Getty.
Bible Readings
Please listen to our Bible readings, which include subtitles.
Matthew chapter 16 verses 21-28 read by Hazel Bengough
Romans chapter 12, verses 10-21 read by Catherine Mclean
Reflection
by Rev Anita Kerr, which has subtitles.
Hymn
Let us respond by singing “Be thou my vision”
Prayers
Our prayers are led by Rev Anita Kerr.
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.
Hymn
Our final hymn is “Beauty for brokeness”.
https://youtu.be/CcI9roIF-Xo
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
Lord of the Years played on our church organ
Notices
Our Bible Study series on Mark has finished, and we now have a week’s break. We will return on Tuesday 8th September at 7.30pm. Find out more.
If you are interested in using Zoom to have an “after church coffee & chat” with other members of the church family, please contact administrator@logies.org.
With thanks to Rev Anita Kerr, Hazel Bengough, Dorothy Drummond, Catherine Mclean, Ed Muirhead and Bill Mclean.
Have you ever wondered what our online Bible Study sessions are like?
Take a look at this short clip, and you’ll get an idea.
We read some of the Bible, in short sections, discuss questions (which you get in advance) and learn from each other. No one is an expert, and everyone’s answers and ideas are welcomed.
If you want to know, why not speak to someone you recognise in this picture.
A new series on John’s gospel starts on Tuesday 15th September – same details as before. Contact us on administrator@logies.org if you want to join, and we’ll send them to you.
