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Mr Jack Shepherd, Druim Avenue

Peacefully, in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on 27th October, 2024, John Prentice Shepherd (Jack), aged 95 years, Druim Avenue, Inverness. Beloved husband of Shirley, much loved father of Andrew, David and Robert, also a dear grandpa, great-grandpa, brother and uncle.

Funeral private in Inverness Crematorium at Jack’s own request. Arrangements by D. Chisholm & Sons.

OHSS Sunday Service – 3 November 2024

Minister : Rev James Bissett

Music : Andrew Stevenson

Reader : Deborah Macrae

Welcome and Intimations

Introit

Call to Worship

Hymn 124 : Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation

Prayer

Introductory Thought

Hymn 466 : Before the Throne of God Above

Reading :              Deuteronomy 6 : 1-9
Mark 12 : 28-34

Hymn 100 (Psalm 143) : O Lord Thou Art my God and King

Sermon

Hymn 115 : Love is the Touch of Intangible Joy

Prayer

Hymn 622 : We Sing a Love that Sets All People Free

Benediction

OHSS Sunday Service – 27 October 2024

Preacher : Rev James Bissett

Music : Pam McCulloch

Reader : Stuart Mackenzie

Welcome and Intimations

Introit

Call to Worship

Hymn 196 : Come, Now is the Time to Worship

Prayer

Introductory Thought

Hymn 351 : Jesus Hands were Kind Hands

Reading :              Mark 10 : 46-52
Hebrews 7 : 23-28

Hymn 27 (Psalm 34) : I Will Always Bless the Lord

Sermon

Hymn

Prayer

Hymn 547 : What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Benediction

Funeral Announcement – Rev Andrew Lyon

Andrew was a member of the congregation of Old High St Stephen’s for a number of years and provided pulpit supply on a number of occasions.   The following are details of the funeral arrangements

Andrew was a  Church of Scotland minister for 36 years, firstly at Harthill Parish Church then Fraserburgh West Church and Rathen East Parish Church. Andrew died peacefully at Raigmore Hospital on Saturday 12th October 2024, aged 82 years. 

The Funeral service will be held on Monday 28th October, at 11am in St. Stephen’s Church, Southside Road, Inverness, to which all friends are respectfully invited; thereafter cremation private. Car parking available on Mayfield Road.

Please uphold his wife Sheena and their family in prayer at this sad time.

Arrangements by John Fraser & Son of Chapel Street, Inverness (01463) 233366. No flowers or callers, please.

OHSS Sunday Service – 20 October 2024


Preacher : Rev James Bissett

Music : Ron Stevenson

Reader : Derick Robertson

Welcome and intimations

Introit

Call to Worship

Hymn 150 : Sing to God with Gladness, All Creation

Prayer

Introductory Thought

Hymn 470 : Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun

Reading                Hebrews 5 : 1-10
Mark 10 : 35-45

Hymn : 55 Safe in the Shadow of the Lord

Sermon

Hymn 374 : From heaven you came, helpless babe

Prayer

Hymn 436 : Christ Triumphant Ever Reigning

Benediction

Funeral Announcement – Mrs Agnes Gordon

Mrs Gordon, of Mayfield Road, Inverness, died on 13 October and her funeral will be held at St Stephen’s Church on Tuesday 22 October at 1pm. All are welcome to attend. No flowers please.

Donations welcome for Highland Children’s Trust.

Further details from the Funeral Director John Fraser & Son (01463) 233366.

OHSS Sunday Service – 6 October 2024

Our service today is conducted by our Worship Group

HYMN  CH4 124  Praise to the Lord

Prayer  Colin/Sandie Craig

Meditation 1 Jim Alexander

Reading 1  Psalm 133  Andy Pyott

Hymn  CH4 641  Seek ye first, the Kingdom of God.

Reading 2 Matthew Ch 6 vv 24 : Isobel Allan

Choir Anthem The Spirit is moving

Meditation 2 : Margaret Neville

Hymn CH4  231,  For the fruits of all Creation  Tune  CH4 562  (

All through the Night)

Possibly children coming in, may have prayer before hymn.

Prayer for Others : Ruth Martin

Hymn  CH4     232 Pears and Apples.

Benediction : Margaret Neville

OHSS Sunday Service – 29 September 2024

Today’s service is led by members of OHSS Kirk Session

Music : Alyn Ross

Reader : Ruth Martin

CALL TO WORSHIP

HYMN 465: Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart

PRAYER

HYMN 509: Jesus calls us over the tumult

INTRODUCTION TO THE THEME

READING: Esther 7:1–6, 9-10 and 9: 20-22

HYMN 724: Christ’s is the world in which we move

SERMON Could it be you?

HYMN 532: Lord, you have come to the seashore

PRAYER

HYMN 167: Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah

DISMISSAL

Funeral Announcement – Mrs Mary Mitchell

Mrs Mary Mitchell (nee Brebner), Stratherrick Road, Inverness, died on 16 September 2024. She was 95 years.

Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother to Geoffrey, grandma to Diarmuid and mother-in-law to Monica.

Mrs Mitchell’s funeral service will be held at St Stephen’s Church on Thursday, 3 October at 11am, thereafter to Inverness Crematorium. All welcome to attend.

Car parking available on Mayfield Road. No flowers, please.

Donations are invited for the British Diabetic Association, at the service, or may be forwarded to the Funeral Directors.

Further details from the Funeral Directors John Fraser & Son, Chapel Street, Inverness. (01463) 233366

OHSS Sunday Service – 22 September 2024

Minister : Rev Susan Cord

Music : Ron Stevenson

Reader : Sandy Cumming

Welcome and Intimations

Introit

Call to Worship

Hymn 157 : Sing of the Lord’s goodness

Prayer

Introductory Thought

Hymn 596 : Breathe on me, Breath of God

Readings :     Proverbs 31 : 13-31
James 3 : 13-4:3, 7-8a

Hymn 1 : How blest are those who do not stray

Sermon

Hymn 736 : Give thanks for life

Prayer

Hymn 166 : Lord of all hopefulness (Tune: Slane)

Benediction

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