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The Church of Scotland

St Ninian’s Church, Nairn

Order of the Services

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Sunday 11^th May 2008, 10.15 a.m. Pentecost; Whit Sunday

The Organist is in Linlithgow attending the Annual Conference of the Scottish Federation of Organists this weekend and so we warmly welcome Mr Ian Livingston, Deputy Organist of Ness Bank Church, Inverness to the organ this morning.

Call to Worship

Children’s Address

Song: I’ve got peace like a river

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Hymn MP 1004 O God of burning cleansing flame

Old Testament Reading: Joel 2 vv 28 – 32

Offering

New Testament Reading: Acts 2 vv 1 – 21 & 37 – 41

Prayer of Intercession

Hymn CH4 626 Holy Spirit, truth divine

Sermon: The gift from heaven

Hymn MP 241 Holy Spirit we welcome you

Benediction

Amen

Sunday 4^th May 2008, 10.15 a.m. The Seventh Sunday of Easter; The Sunday after Ascension Day

Joyful Processional – Colin Mawby (b. 1936)

Introit: The Psalm of the Day: Psalm 68 v 32 Tune: Southwark 129

Call to Worship

Children’s Address

Song: For God so loved the world

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Hymn MP 987 Here is love vast as the ocean

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 16

Offering: Werde munter, mein Gemüte (Become lively, my mind) BWV 1118 – J S Bach (1685 – 1750)

Gospel Reading: Luke 24 vv 36 – 53

Prayer of Intercession

Hymn CH4 436 Christ triumphant ever reigning Tune: Guiting Power

Sermon: The Ascension

Hymn CH4 445 Alleluia, sing to Jesus! Tune: Hyfrydol

Benediction

Amen

‘Gloria’ from Messe Solennelle – Charles Gounod (1818 – 1893)

Sunday 27^th April 2008, 10.15 a.m. The Sixth Sunday of Easter: The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

‘Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring’ from Cantata No. 147 – J S Bach (1685 – 1750)

Call to Worship

Children’s Address: The Corinthian Error – turning the love feast into a show and missing the point – fellowship with God, and each other.

Hymn MP 142 Father we love you

Silence – personal preparation

Prayer

Offering: ‘Pié Jesu’ from Requiem – Gabriel Fauré (1845 – 1924)

Gospel Reading: John 21 vv 1 – 14

Hymn MP 601 Sing Alleluia to the Lord

Sermon: Jesus’ presence is the important thing

Hymn CH3 253 O Sacred Head, sore wounded Tune: Passion Chorale

Communion

Hymn CH3 296 Rejoice, the Lord is King Tune: Darwall’s 148^th

Benediction

Amen

Angels ever bright and fair – G F Handel (1685 – 1759)

Sunday 20^th April 2008, 10.15 a.m. The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Regalia – Dom Andrew Moore (b.1954)

Introit: MP 38 As we are gathered

Call to Worship

Children’s Address: Children of the Kingdom

Hymn MP 139 Father we adore thee

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn CH4 466 Before the throne of God above

Gospel Reading: Matthew 13 vv 31 – 35

Offering: ‘Kyrie’ from 12^th Mass – W A Mozart (1756 – 1791)

New Testament Reading: Acts 6 vv 1 – 7

Prayer of Intercession

Hymn CH3 323 ‘Thy Kingdom come!’ – on bended knee Tune: Irish

Sermon: 40 days of the Kingdom – Parables of growth

Hymn CH3 413 Jesus shell reign where’er the sun Tune: Warrington

Benediction

Amen

Prelude in c minor BWV 549 – J S Bach (1685 – 1750)

Sunday 13^th April 2008, 10.15 a.m. The Fourth Sunday of Easter

Judex from ‘Mors et Vita’ – Charles Gounod

Introit: CH4 189 Be still

Call to Worship

Children’s Address: Children of the Kingdom

Hymn CH4 641 Seek ye first the kingdom of God

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn MP 454 Majesty, worship His majesty

New Testament Reading: Acts 1 vv 1 – 8

Offering: Meditation on Psalm 42 – Peter Hurford

Gospel Reading: Luke 19 vv 12 – 15

Hymn MP 77 Christ Triumphant, ever reigning

Prayer of Intercession

Sermon: 40 Days of the Kingdom

Hymn CH3 296 Rejoice, the Lord is King Tune: Darwall’s 148^th

Benediction

Amen

A Song of Praise – John Stainer

Sunday 6^th April 2008, 10.15 a.m. The Third Sunday of Easter

Regrettably, snow and wind have prevented the organist reaching Nairn this morning

We thank Mrs. Sheena Main for playing the piano.

Prodigal Event

Introit: CH4 159 v 1 Lord for the years your love has kept and guided

Call to Worship

Hymn CH3 298 Crown Him with many crowns Tune: Diademata

Children’s Address

Prayer

Hymn CH4 251 I, the Lord of sea and sky

The Christmas Circular Letter

Offering

Gospel Reading: Luke 15 vv 11 – 32

Hymn CH4 186 Father God I wonder

Sermon: Where have all the children gone?

The Cross

Prayer of Intercession for the prodigals

Hymn CH3 442 Fight the good fight Tune: Duke Street

Benediction

Amen

Sunday 30^th March 2008, 10.15 a.m. The Second Sunday of Easter; Low Sunday

This morning we welcome Rev Jim Reid, Kinghorn, Fife, to the pulpit. Ricky is preaching in Kinghorn.

Alle Menschen müssen sterben (Hark! A voice saith, All are mortal) – J L Krebs

Call to Worship

Hymn MP 367 Jesus is Lord

Children’s Address

Prayer

Hymn MP 167 Give me oil in my lamp

Old Testament Reading: Genesis 3 vv 1 – 13

Offering: Prelude on the Passion Chorale – Robert Groves

Gospel Reading: Luke 24 vv 13 – 35

Paraphrase 60 (CH3 395) Father of peace, and God of love Tune: St Paul

Prayer of Intercession

Hymn CH3 34 Lord of all being, throned afar Tune: Ombersley

Sermon: The Recognition Factor

Hymn MP 77 Christ triumphant, ever reigning

Benediction

Amen

‘I know that my redeemer liveth’ from Messiah – G F Handel

Sunday 23^rd March 2008, 10.15 a.m. Easter

Erbarm’ dich mein, o Herre Gott (O God, be merciful to me) BWV 721 – J S Bach

Call to Worship

Offering: Ach Gott und Herr (Ah! God and Lord) BWV 714 – J S Bach

Prayer of Thanksgiving

The Easter Story

Prayer

Gospel Reading: Mark 14 vv 1 – 2, 32 – 34, 43 – 46

Hymn CH3 253 O sacred head, sore wounded Tune: Passion Chorale

Gospel Reading: Mark 15 vv 6 – 15, 21 – 28

Hymn CH3 241 There is a green hill far away Tune: Horsley

Gospel Reading: Mark 15 vv 33 – 37

Hymn CH4 466 Before the throne of God above

Gospel Reading: Mark 16 vv 1 – 8

Hymn CH3 264 Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Tune: Easter Hymn

Decoration of the Cross

Benediction

Amen

Procession of the Cross

Maccabæus – G F Handel

Sortie – Richard Knight

Sunday 16^th March 2008, 10.15 a.m. Palm Sunday

Adagio in g minor on a theme of Albinoni – Remo Giazotto

The children enter with banners, singing MP 457 Make way, make way, for Christ the King in splendour arrives

Presentation of the Palm Sunday Story

Song: Come see the walker

Hymn CH4 369 Here comes Jesus on a donkey

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Offering: Prelude on Rockingham – Robert Groves

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Hymn CH3 235 Hosanna, loud hosanna Tune: Ellacombe

Gospel Reading: Mark 11 vv 1 – 11

Prayer of Intercession

Hymn CH3 234 Ride on! ride on in majesty! Tune: Winchester New

Sermon: The return of the King

Hymn MP 242 Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest

Benediction

Amen

March from Judas Maccabæus – G F Handel

Sunday 9^th March 2008, 10.15 a.m. The Fifth Sunday of Lent; Passion Sunday

Due to unavoidable circumstances the Organist is absent today and we welcome Mr Jim Buchanan to the organ.

Introit: MP 418 Lift up your heads to the coming King

Call to Worship

Psalm 100 (Hymn CH3 1) All people that on earth do dwell Tune: Old 100^th

Children’s Address

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn CH3 381 I will sing the wondrous story Tune: Hyfrydol

Introduction to three weeks of Easter themes and Holy Week

Hymn MP 296 I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus

Gospel Reading: Mark 14 vv 1 - 9

Offering

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Hymn CH3 254 When I survey the wondrous cross Tune: Rockingham

Sermon: Outrageous love

Hymn CH4 374 From heaven you came, helpless babe Tune: The Servant King

Benediction

Amen

Sunday 2^nd March 2008, 10.15 a.m. The Fourth Sunday of Lent; Mothering Sunday; Refreshment Sunday

Fugue on the Magnificat BWV 733 – J S Bach (1685 – 1750)

Introit: MP 675 vv 1 & 3 There is no condemnation

Call to Worship

Song JP 289 Who’s the King of the jungle

Children’s Address: Mothers Day

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn CH3 289 Look, ye saints! The sight is glorious Tune: Regent Square

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 61 vv 1 – 11

New Testament Reading: Romans 8 vv 18 - 39

Offering: My Homeland – Edvard Grieg (1843 – 1907)

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Prayer of Intercession

Hymn CH3 437 Love Divine, all loves excelling Tune: Hyfrydol

Sermon: The victory of the broken

Hymn MP 675 There is no condemnation

Benediction

Amen

Prelude & Fugue on BACH in homage to G F Handel – Bruce Steane (1866 - ?)

Sunday 24^th February 2008, 10.15 a.m. The Third Sunday of Lent

Founders Day / Thinking Day

The Service will be attended by Scouts, Cubs & Beavers and Guides, Brownies & Rainbows

Reflective Procesional – Owain Edwards (b. 1940)

Reception of Colours

Highland Cathedral – Roever/Korb arr. Donald Maclagan (b. 1951)

Call to Worship

Song: Who’s the King of the jungle

Children’s Address

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

The Promise

Hymn CH4 155 Think of a world without any flowers Tune: Genesis

Gospel Reading: Matthew 7 vv 24 – 29

New Testament Reading: Ephesians 4 vv 17 – 24

The Offering

Celeste Aida – G F F Verdi (1813 – 1901)

Song: Can you be sure that the rain will fall

Talk: God’s not a spoil sport!

Song: Colours of day dawn into the mind

Return of Colours

Benediction

Amen

National Anthem

Prelude in G major BWV 568 – J S Bach (1685 – 1750)

Sunday 17^th February 2008, 10.15 a.m. The Second Sunday of Lent

Gnossienne III – Erik Satie (1866 – 1925)

Introit: MP 87 Come and praise Him, royal priesthood

Call to Worship

Hymn MP 99 Come on and celebrate!

Children’s Address: Miracles – When God works people are happy

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn CH4 153 Great is thy faithfulness

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 103 vv 1 – 14

Offering: Hymn MP 87 Come and praise Him, royal priesthood

New Testament Reading: Romans 8 vv 1 - 17

Prayer of Intercession

Hymn CH3 35 O worship the King, all-glorious above Tune: Hanover

Sermon: Life in the spirit overcomes the old life

Hymn CH3 300 At the name of Jesus Tune: Camberwell

Benediction

Amen

Prelude & Fugue in g minor BWV 558 – attr. J S Bach (1685 - 1750)

Sunday 10^th February 2008, 10.15 a.m. – The First Sunday of Lent

The Organist being on holiday, we warmly welcome Mrs Flora Wallace to the console today.

Sunday 3^rd February 2008, 10.15 a.m. The Sunday next before Lent; The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)

The Organist being on holiday, we warmly welcome Mr Jim Buchanan to the console today.

Sunday 27^th January 2008, 10.15 a.m. The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany; Holocaust Memorial Sunday

Minuet in Classical Style – C Armstrong Gibbs (1889 – 1960)

Introit: CH4 197 As we are gathered, Jesus is here

Call to Worship

Hymn CH4 550 As the deer pants

Children’s Address: Miracles – The Red Sea

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn CH3 382 All hail, the power of Jesus Tune: Miles Lane

Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 28 vv 1 – 14

Offering: Hymn CH4 466 Before the throne of God above

New Testament Reading: Romans 6 vv 15 - 23

Prayer of Intercession

Hymn CH3 381 I will sing the wondrous story Tune: Hyfrydol

Sermon: Living as slaves, living as princes

Hymn CH3 406 A safe stronghold our God is still Tune: Ein’ Feste Burg

Benediction

Amen

Finale in d minor – E H Thiman (1900 - 1992)

Sunday 20^th January 2008, 10.15 a.m. The Third Sunday of Epiphany

In Green Pastures – Harold Darke (1888 – 1976)

Introit

CH3 352 v 1 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty Tune: Nicea

Call to Worship

Hymn CH4 559 There is a redeemer

Children’s Address: Miracles – how do they happen?

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer<