Sweaty Church Saturday 23 September from 4pm to 6pm at St Stephen’s Church Hall. Fun and games for children and families followed by food. Free entry. Theme: Eating and Sharing.
Author: Pat MacLeod Page 1 of 41
Hi Old High St Stephen’s Church,
I’m sure you know by now the devastation that has been wrought on the eastern city of Derna in Libya by Storm Daniel.
On Sunday 10th, just over a week ago, extremely heavy rainfall caused two dams to burst – sending torrents of water and debris through streets and communities.
Thousands have lost their lives, homes have been destroyed and the daily rhythm of life turned upside down. It’s hard to imagine the scale of the suffering. We know the death toll will continue to rise as more bodies are uncovered but, already, rescuers and aid agency staff are working hard to bring relief and hope to all they can.
Christian Aid has therefore launched an appeal to strengthen the support we can give through our partner, Dan Church Aid, to people who have lost their homes, livelihoods and loved ones.
Please give today to support our life-saving response to this emergency.
Our response:
We are working together with Dan Church Aid, our partner, who are long-established in Libya. Emergency supplies, to meet the most basic and pressing needs, will be given out to families who are facing the coming weeks without a home or any of their possessions:
- Medical assistance, supplies and pharmaceuticals
- Emergency shelter
- Sanitation and hygiene kits
- Food
- Longer term, Dan Church Aid will look to contribute rubble clearance and reconstruction efforts, using machinery. With winter approaching, needs will become even more acute, so they will be helping families prepare.
- In this critical moment, we seek your solidarity and compassion. Together, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by this crisis.
- Thank you,
- Michael Mosselmans
- Head of Humanitarian
- Christian Aid
- P.S. Families have been devastated, losing their homes and the people they love. If you can, please give now, to send life-saving supplies to those most in need.
Preacher : Rev James Bissett
Music : Ron Stevenson
Reader : Derick Robertson
Welcome and intimations
introit
Call to worship
Hymn 162 The God of Abraham Praise
Prayer
Introductory thought
Hymn 255 Father hear the prayer we offer
Do Justice
Reading Micah 6:1-8
Hymn 362 heaven shall not wait
Love Mercy
Matthew 18:21-35
Hymn 685 a place at the table
Walk humbly with your Lord
Prayer
Hymn 473 thy kingdom come on bended knee
Benediction
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Preacher : Rev Doug McRoberts
Music : Pam McCulloch
Reader : Linda MacGregor
Welcome and intimations
Call to Worship
Hymn 198 “Let us build a house”
Prayer
Introductory thought: What’s in a name?
Hymn 527 “Lord, make us servants of your peace”
Reading John 20: 19-31
Hymn 535 “Who would true valour see”
Sermon: Thomas – no doubt!
Hymn 432 “How often we, like Thomas” tune: Ellacombe 367
Prayer
Hymn 419 “Thine be the glory”
Benediction
Preacher : Rev Doug McRoberts
Music: Andrew Stevenson
Reader : Jim Alexander
Welcome and intimations
Call to Worship
Hymn 78 “Oh, set ye open unto me”
Prayer
Introductory thought: Death & Taxes…
Hymn 336 “Christ is our light!”
Readings Matthew 4: 12-17
Matthew 9: 1-13
Hymn 339 “Sing of Andrew, John’s disciple”
Sermon: Matthew’s call – “Follow Me!”
Hymn 251 “I, the Lord of sea and sky”
Prayer
Hymn 680 “You are called to tell the story”
Benediction
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Preacher : Rev James Bissett
Music : Ron Stevenson
Reader : Stuart Mackenzie
Welcome and intimations
Introit
Call to worship
Hymn 185 : Come, Children, Join and Sing
Prayer
Introductory Thought
Hymn 164 : God Gave Me Eyes so I could See
Reading Exodus 20 : 8-11
Matthew 14 : 22-33
Hymn 52 (Psalm 84) : How Lovely is thy Dwelling Place
Sermon
Hymn 540 : I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Prayer
Hymn 530 : One More Step Along the World I Go
Benediction
Mrs Stewart, of Burn Brae, Inverness died on 20 August 2023. She was 88 years of age.
Mrs Stewart’s funeral will be held at 12.30pm at St Stephen’s Church on Thursday 31 August 2023. Thereafter to Kilvean Cemetery.
Further information from Messrs D Chisholm & Son (01463) 712255.
Preacher : Rev James Bissett
Music : Pam McCulloch
Reader : Donald MacLellan
Welcome and intimations
Call to Worship
Hymn 124 : Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation
Prayer
Introductory Thought
Hymn 204 : I am the church, you are the church
Reading : Matthew 15 : 10-20 and 21-28
Hymn 45 (Psalm 67) : Lord Bless and Pity Us
Sermon
Hymn 270 : Put all your trust in God
Prayer
Hymn 198 : Let us Build a House Where Love Can Dwell
Benediction