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.
Minister : Rev James Bissett
Music : Louis Jones
Reader : Rachel Hutchison
Welcome and intimations
Introit
Call to Worship
282 : The Advent Ring v1-3 with lighting of the crown
Hymn 273 : O Come O Come Emmanuel
Prayer
Introductory Thought with candle
Hymn 287 : No Wind at the Window
Reading : Matthew 11 : 2-11
James 5 : 7-10
Hymn 100 (Psalm 145) : O Lord, Thou Art my God and King
Sermon
Hymn 291: When out of Poverty is Born
Prayer
Hymn 680 : You are Called to Tell the Story
Benediction
Our service this morning will be led by OHSS Worship Team
Call to Worship
Hymn 273 : O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Prayer
Advent Ring 2 verses of Hymn 282
Talk1
Hymn 472 : Come thou long expected Jesus
Readings : Isaiah Ch 11 vv 1-10
Matthew Ch3 vv 1-10
Hymn 58 (Psalm 72)
Talk 2
Hymn 334 : On Jordan’s banks
Prayer of Intercession
Hymn 473 : Thy Kingdom come on bender knee.
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Minister : Rev James Bissett
Music : Andrew Stevenson
Reader : Fiona Kelly
Welcome and Intimations
Introit
Call to Worship
282 The Advent Ring v1 with lighting of the crown
Hymn 291 : When Out of Poverty Is Born
Prayer
Introductory Thought
Hymn 284 : Hope is a Candle
Reading : Matthew 24 : 36-44
Romans 13 :11-14
Hymn 82 (Psalm 122) : Pray That Jerusalem May Have
Sermon
Hymn 656 : I Come With Joy a Child of God
Communion
Hymn 166 : Lord of All Hopefulness
Benediction
Minister : Rev James Bissett
Music : Alyn Ross
Reader : Derick Robertson
Welcome and intimations
Introit
Hymn 129 : The Lord is King Lift Up Your Voice
Prayer
Introductory Thought
Hymn 694 : Brother Sister Let Me Serve You
Reading : Luke 23 : 33-43
Colossians 1 : 11-20
Hymn 36 (Psalm 46) : God Is our Refuge and Our Strength
Sermon
Hymn 438: The Head That Once was Crowned With Thorns
Prayer
Hymn 392 : When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
Benediction
Peacefully, at home on Tuesday, 11th November, 2025, John Grieve, Ardbreck Place, Inverness, aged 95 years. Formerly Roy Bridge. Ex British Rail Inspector. Beloved husband to Flora, most loving father to Anne and Linda, adored grandfather to Sarah and Catherine. Sadly missed.
Funeral service on Wednesday, 26th November, at 11am, in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.
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