Family News / Order of Service
The Auld Kirk of Ayr
(St. John the Baptist)
Sunday 26th of March 2023
Revd David R Gemmell MA BD
Minister
Alan G Templeton LTCL
Organist
Prayers before the Service Lord, receive the worship we bring, the faith we declare and the discipleship we offer, for, poor though they may be, we offer them with body, mind and soul humbly to you. Amen.
PLEASE BE UPSTANDING FOR THE BIBLE
Sunday 26th March 2023
Welcome & Intimations
Prayer for Ukraine
MP 457 Make way, make way, for Christ the King
Prayer and Lord's Prayer
Reading Matthew 21: 12 - 22
MP 456 Make me a channel of Your peace
Reading John 2: 12 - 22
Hymn Fairest Lord Jesus
Sermon – Jesus in the Temple
Offering – Doxology MP 674 v 5 There is a green hill
Intercessory Prayer – Mrs Margaret Carson
MP 295 I serve a risen Saviour
Benediction
Reader this morning is: Mrs Sandra Mullen
If you are a Visitor we are delighted to have you with us and hope you enjoy our fellowship. As you leave, please sign the Visitor's Book in the main vestibule.
If you know of any member of the Congregation ill at home or in hospital, please inform the Minister or an Elder.
Flowers in Church today were donated by
Miss A Hood
(2nd Apr: Mrs E Corbett)
Flower Distributor 2nd Apr: Mrs Watson
(Distributor 9th Apr: Mrs Murray)
Men's Guild: meet again on Monday 27th March from 7 – 9.30pm for a Games Night.
Lent Bible Study: Tuesday 28th March, 10am will continue in the Church Hall for the next 2 weeks.
Auld Kirk Lunches: Tuesday 28th March at 12 noon.
We are extending an invitation to the Cosy Space Initiative for any member of the public to join our lunches on Tuesday afternoons.
Management Group and Session Meetings
Wednesday 29th March at 7.15pm in the Church Hall
Papers are ready for uplifting.
Easter Breakfast: Please fill in names on the sheet in the Main Vestibule if you would like to attend before the service on Sunday 9th April.
Your "Church Opening Group" needs you
Sign up Sheet in the Vestibule
The Salvation Army Community Church Ayr
10th Anniversary Celebrations
Sunday 23rd April 10.45am and 2.30pm
Warmly invited to join celebrating 10 years of Salvation Army Community Church in John Street, with Worship, Praise and Thanksgiving
Free entry – meal between services – if you wish to attend the meal please RSVP ayr@salvationarmy.org.uk
World Vision Prayer for Ukraine
Heavenly Father, hear our prayers for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine.
Lord we ask for peace for those who need peace, reconciliation for those who need reconciliation and comfort for all who don't know what tomorrow will bring. Lord may your Kingdom come, and Your will be done.
Lord God, we ask for you to be with all – especially children who are suffering as the crisis in Ukraine deteriorates. Lord for those who are anxious and fearful. For those who are bereaved, injured or who have lost their lives. And for those who have lost loved ones. Lord hear our prayers.
Dial a Sermon Service is available free on 01292 851072.
The video is available on the Church Website; auldkirkayr.org or through YouTube – just type in Ayr Auld Kirk and you will find it.