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Midmills Parish Church came into being on New Year’s Day – and the first united services, on Sunday 4th January at 9.30am and 11.00am, included Communion as we came together in union. Rev Doug McRoberts and Rev James Bissett shared in leading these services, and through January and February will then share responsibility for leading the more formal of the two weekly Sunday services – at 11.00am each week – while the more informal all-age family services at 9.30am will be led by a united worship team.
All Sunday services will be held in the former Crown Church building on Midmills Road, with the 9.30 services featuring worship around tables, and children’s activities feeding into the worship, while the 11.00 services will be more formal in nature, featuring a wide variety of traditional and newer hymns, with the service centred on hearing God’s Word through Bible reading and preaching. This service will be enhanced by the singing of the united choir.
Both services will be followed by refreshments – at 10.15, a chance for both
gatherings to meet together over a cup and a chat in the sanctuary, and after the later service a “sit down cuppa” in the upper hall.
This will set the pattern for regular Sunday worship in the united congregation. We look forward to welcoming everyone in worship and fellowship.
The website is under construction at the moment but you can find details at Midmills Church
We also have a Facebook Page
Some wonderful pictures from our last Sunday worship service at St. Stephen’s Church before we unite with the Crown Church to become Midmills Church next week.
It was a beautiful and emotional service as we gathered together for the last time in our beloved space.
After the service, we all came together in the hall for a social gathering to reminisce about our time at St. Stephen’s church.
New Board Game and Pickle ball evening starting 10th January 7pm to 9pm at St Stephen’s church buildings, Old Edinburgh Road. £1 donation for snacks. Monthly on Second Saturday.
Come along and have fun! Bring your favourite game if you wish.
Minister : Rev James Bissett
Music : Andrew Stevenson
Reader : Stuart Mackenzie
Gathering Hymn 737 : Will Your Anchor Hold
Welcome and intimations
Call to Worship
Introit (I watch the Sunrise)
Hymn 189 : Be Still for the Presence of the Lord
Prayer
Presentations
Introductory Thought Jim Alexander
Hymn 530 : One More Step Along the World I Go
Reading : Matthew 2 : 13-23
Hymn 513 : Courage Brother Do Not Stumble
Sermon
Choir Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)
Communion
Hymn 519 : Love Divine All Loves Excelling
Hymn 167 : Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah
Benediction
Wednesday 24 December
6.00pm Carols round the Christmas Tree led by Rev James Bissett
11.30pm Watchnight Service led by Rev James Bissett
Friday 26 December
11.00am – St Stephen’s Day Service, including the sacrament of Holy Communion led by Rev James Bissett
Sunday 28 December
10.30am Final morning worship service at St Stephen’s Church led by Rev James Bissett. Sacrament of Holy Communion at the end of the service.
Minister : Rev James Bissett
Music : Alyn Ross/Pam McCulloch
Hymn 315 – Once in Royal David’s City
Prayer
Reading 1 Genesis 3: 8–15; 17–19 – Rachel Hutcheson
Hymn 296 – While Humble Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
Reading 2 Genesis 22: 15–18 – Colin Craig
Hymn 303 – It came Upon a Midnight clear
Reading 3 Isaiah 9: 2; 6–7 – Susan Cord
Hymn 305 – In The Bleak Midwinter – The Choir
Reading 4 Isaiah 11: 1–3a; 4a; 6–9– Andy Pyott
Hymn 304 – O Little Town of Bethlehem
Reading 5 Luke 1: 26–35; 38 – Margaret Neville
Hymn 309 – Silent Night
Reading 6 Luke 2: 1; 3–7 – Iain Russell
Hymn 323 The First Nowell – The Choir
Sermon
Hymn 301 – Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Reading 7 Luke 2: 8–16 – Christina Cameron
Hymn 312 – Away in a Manger
Reading 8 Matthew 2: 1–12 – Sandy Cumming
Prayer
Reading 9 John 1: 1–14– Deborah MacRae
Hymn 306 – O Come All Ye Faithful
Benediction
We are thrilled to share that we raised an incredible £6,000 at last week’s concert! This achievement would not have been possible without the support and enthusiasm of each one of you who attended.
A heartfelt thank you to all for making the event a success.
