Cambuslang Parish Church 26 February at 10.30 am:
First Sunday in Lent
Our worship is led by the Rev Peter W Nimmo and
Deacon Karen Hamilton
Scottish Charity Number: SC000061
Graphic by Cerero Barredo (Brazil).
Welcome to worship, it’s good to see you!
Please stand as the Bible is brought in
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship
Hymn 484 Great God, your love has called us here
Prayers of Approach, Confession and Supplication
The Lord’s Prayer
The Children’s Moment
Hymn Build Up (Fischy music)
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Gospel reading: Matthew 4:1-11 read by Alastair MacFarlane
Sermon
Reflective music
Hymn 338 Jesus tempted in the desert (tune Abbot’s Leigh 615)
During which the offering is brought forward
Prayers of Dedication Thanksgiving and Intercession
during this prayer we will use a traditional Ukrainian chant: 776 Kyrie Eleison (Lord have mercy)
Hymn 706 For the healing of the nations
Dismissal and Blessing
Amen, amen, alleluia, amen
Please stand as the Bible is taken out, while we sing:
641 Seek ye first the kingdom of God
Worship this Week at Cambuslang Parish Church
28 February: Tuesday service at 11.45am
Sunday 5 March: Second Sunday in Lent Communion Service at10.30am – All are welcome at the Lord’s Table
Everyone is welcome to all our services!
Church Family News
NEXT SUNDAY: Sacrament of Holy Communion at 10.30am. All welcome at the Lord’s Table.
Turkey and Syria Earthquake Appeal: Thank you to everyone who contributed to our retiring offerings to support the Christian Aid appeal. This came to £750.32. You can still donate online at https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/emergencies/turkey-and-syria-earthquake-appeal.This link is also on our Facebook page.
The Neighbourly will meet in the Small Hall on Wednesday 1 March at 2.15 pm for a talk by David Atkins. All welcome.
Boys’ Brigade Quiz Night: The Senior Section of our Company will be holding a quiz night in the church halls on Thursday 2 March, 8-9.30 pm. Entrance fee is £2 per person with a maximum of 4 people in a team. Teas and coffees will be served, and the company tuck shop will be open on the night. All funds raised will be donated to Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.So, save the date, grab some friends, get studying and get ready for a fun quiz night, all for a good cause. More information from Stef Lamb (07376216313)
World Day of Prayer: This year’s service is in Rutherglen West & Wardlawhill Church, Western Avenue on Friday 3 March at 2pm. Tea & coffee afterwards. Everyone is invited to join us in this service that has been prepared by people in Taiwan. More information from Deacon Karen Hamilton.
Walking Group the next walk will take place on Saturday 4 March. The walk is from Balloch to Dumbarton, a distance of just over 7 miles. This is a fairly easy walk, mostly along the banks of the river Leven. Those interested in going on this walk should meet at 8.30 am at Cambuslang Train Station. We will travel on the 08.38 am train. In the event of a train strike we will revert to travelling in shared cars, however we will on this instance still meet at the station, cars should be parked in the Park and Ride carpark.
The Real Easter Egg: Are you wanting to give a nice Fairtrade chocolate egg with the story about easter? We have an order form in the vestibule to put down your order. For more information have a look at our colourful posters that are around the building or please speak to Karen Hamilton or Susan Young.
Reachout Prayer Breakfast on Saturday 4 March, 8.30-10 am on Zoom. We would love to see you there for prayer, fellowship, and an update from Reachout. To get the Zoom meeting please contact Greg (moc.kooltuonull@trrc.gerg). Thank you for your continued prayers and support for the work of Reachout.
Kirk Session meetings- advance notice: Session meetings until the summer will be as follows
Tuesday 21st March 2023 at 7.30.pm
Tuesday 16th May 2023 at 7.30.pm
Tuesday 13th June 2023 at 7.30.pm
All meetings in the Morriston Room. In addition, we will hold a Single Purpose Meeting on a Sunday in April, following a Sunday service, to approve the accounts- this date will be announced as soon as possible. Please contact the Session Clerk for more details.
Church office To contact the office, please phone or visit the office when it is open- every Thursday from 10am to 4pm. Alternatively, please call 0141 642 9271 or email ku.gro.hcruhchsirapgnalsubmacnull@eciffo.
Halls Convenor– please send any enquiries about hall bookings etc to moc.duolcinull@llaguodcm.bob.
The Prayer Tree is situated inside the main door entrance, for anyone in the church and community who wishes to add a prayer to it. You can write your prayer on one of the supplied labels, and either put it on the tree or into the prayer box. The ministry team will look at the prayers regularly and pray for you. ‘Then you will call to me. You will come and pray to me, and I will answer you.’ (Jeremiah 29.12).
Katharina will be delighted to receive your intimations by Tuesday at 6pm this week for inclusion in the Order of Service: ylimaf.omminnull@anirahtak
CONTACT THE MINISTRY TEAM
Minister: The Rev Peter W Nimmo 0141 586 2126 ku.gro.dnaltocsfohcruhcnull@ommiNP
Deacon: Karen Hamilton DCS
ku.gro.dnaltocsfohcruhcnull@notlimaHK 07514402612