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God calls us to delight in Christ and to share His Hope.
News for Sunday 3rd March 2013
Jesus said: “Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the
rock.” (Matt. 7:24).
Welcome to our services today at 11:00 am (with communion) and 6 pm. After a short time of united worship in church tonight there is a choice of two teaching streams. Stay in the church for a message on Romans 12 or head out to the Church Hall for a Seminar and small groups exploring Mentoring led by Jason Maston. This training will help us support others as they grow in the Christian life.Tea and coffee are served today after the morning and evening services. Feel free to take your drinks back into the church as the foyer area can get congested.Today is the last opportunity to contribute to a gift to the Rae family who return to the Philippines on 12th March. A farewell service is being held this Friday 8th March at 7 pm. Young people leave for Sunday School and Bible Class after the second singing. A crèche is also available. There is a Youth Fellowship tonight after church at Hamish and Cora MacKenzie’s home, Drumpellier, 31 Ulladale Crescent, Strathpeffer (01997 420177) when a Panel will answer questions.See Pat Welsh if you would like to help Norman and Maureen during Maureen’s time of recuperation (867706). They are grateful for all those who have walked the dog and assisted with meals, etc.The Gaelic Service is in Dingwall Community centre today at 3 pm.There is a short service at the Ross Memorial Hospital today at 2.30 pm and at Wyvis House at 4 pm.Recordings: Please see the team at the AV desk to request a DVD video or CD audio recording of recent services. DVD video recordings cost 50p. Audio files and CD recordings are free. You may borrow a Flash Drive with sound files to copy to your home
Welcome to Dingwall & Strathpeffer Free Church
~Sundays at 11 am & 6 pm in
Dingwallwww.deep-river.co.uk
Church Office: (01349) 865112Minister - Rev Angus Macrae: (01349) 862183
computer.
A GUIDE TO COMMUNIONAll Christians visiting our congregation are welcome to share with us in communion at the end of our morning worship today. Speak to the minister to discuss membership. We celebrate the communion because Jesus gave his followers a memorial meal to share reminding us of his death on the cross. The bread and wine act as signposts pointing to Jesus’ body and blood given for us. Those not taking part in communion are asked to pass the bread and wine along the row to those seated nearby. The Bible tells us to examine our life before we share in communion (1 Cor. 11:28). If you trust in Jesus then this meal is for you and will strengthen your faith. If you are not yet a Christian you first need to ask Him to become your Saviour. Those who turn to Jesus find in Him peace with God and a welcome at His table.
EVENTS THIS WEEK & UPCOMING EVENTSWomen are invited to Rosskeen Free Church hall this Monday at 7.30 pm, when Janice MacLellan from Tain will speak about her personal experience of God’s salvation.The Women’s Bible Study group meet on Tuesdays 5th and 26th
March, from 10.30 am at Rhoda MacDonald’s home, 1 Eastbank (862473).All are welcome to Lunch and Chat from 12.30 pm in the church hall this Thursday 7th March. Bring a friend!Join us for a monthly united meeting for Prayer & Bible Study in Castle Street Church this Thursday 7th March at 7.30 pm.Mini Marvels toddler group meets on Friday mornings in the church hall from 9.30 to 11 am. Contact Erin Maston for details or to offer help. (01349 866799, email: [email protected]).The OMF Prayer Group meet on Friday morning at 10.30 am at Christine Craig’s home, Fourways, 8 Gladstone Avenue, Dingwall (Tel: 864511).Farewell for the Rae Family: Join us in the church building this Friday 8th March at 7 pm for a farewell and recommissioning service for Neil and Rachel and their children Ben and Lucie.There is a Family Service with all-age worship at 11 am on Sunday 10th March, followed by a Bring and Share lunch in the hall. (Sunday school is cancelled next weekend).Ruach worship group will lead the praise at the 6 pm service on Sunday 10th March. The Bible message will be from Pastor Slava
Viazovski.Mairi Nakahashi will speak at the Women for Mission group at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 12th March.Join us for a Missionary Meeting with Moldova Ministries in the church on Thursday 14th March at 7.30 pm. The evening will include a powerful testimony and reports from a pastor. Invite friends from other churches along. (There is no prayer meeting that Wednesday.) The official opening of the Hub, home of Dingwall Evangelical Church, is at 6 pm on Saturday 16th March. All are warmly welcome.Osamu Nakahashi will preach at the 6 pm service on Sunday 17th
March. There will be an after-church fellowship with a focus on Christian work in Japan. Home Groups meet on Wednesday 20th March at 7.30 pm.21st Century God: The Youth Conference is at Lendrick Muir, Kinross, from 22-24 March, for those aged 16-30. Book at yc.freechurch.org. The Free Church Spring Conference aimed at all ages is held in Inverness (12-14 April) with many interesting speakers and seminar topics. For information and to book visit www.fcossc.wordpress.com.Note the date of the Coffee & Car Wash event - Saturday 20th April from 10 am to 12 noon, with donations supporting mission projects in South Africa and Bikes and Bibles for the Congo. Note the date of the 2013 Mini-Marvels Fun Day – Saturday 27th
April.
SLAVA VIAZOVSKISlava is studying at HTC (until 21st March). If you would like to offer him an evening meal, etc. contact him on: [email protected]. Slava works with Evangelical Press in the Russian-speaking world and pastors a Reformed Baptist church in Minsk.
MENTORINGWe hope to develop mentoring of young people and new and young Christians over the coming year. Jason Maston will run a training course on Sunday evenings at 6 pm for two more weeks. Training is open to any Christian, male or female, old or young and will run alongside the evening service after a time of united worship. This training promises to be of great benefit to us in our Christian lives. Talk to Jason, Rachel or Angus to find out more.
BLYTHSWOOD Foodbank donations can be placed on the tables in the church porch. You can place books, clothes, CDs, shoes, bric-a-brac, etc. in the RED Blythswood donation bin behind Dingwall Free Church.
SERVING ONE ANOTHERWelcome Team: 3rd - F. MacKenzie; H and Cora MacKenzie; G & L Robertson; J Reid. 10th - A Mackay; M Mackay; J & A Warde; P Clark.Crèche: 3rd – Erin Maston & Abigail Fraser. 10th - Lorna Holland & Anne Craig.Minibus Drivers: 3rd March - M. Forbes (864010); 10th - H. Reid (863746); 17th - A. MacLennan (07 799 675 238); 24th - J. MacAskill (863410); 31st - M. Evans (01997) 423211. Call the driver or Fred (864297) to request a lift or cancel a booking.
LIVE TELEPHONE BROADCAST – SUNDAYS AT 6 pmListen live to the evening service by connecting with a computer via Skype (search for [email protected] or user dingwall.free). Alternatively you could try dialling in using the landline number 0131 208 2091. Connecting by computer gives best results. Connect between 5.55 pm and 6 pm to be accepted to join the conference call. Please mute your telephone or PC microphone.
COME, LET US WORSHIP (3rd March)
Morning Praise Evening Praise23:1-6* (p. 28) 47:1-9* (p. 62)See what a morning O for a closer walk with God Behold the Lamb (Communion) 125:1-5* (p. 170)72:17-19 (p. 314)
(* = Sing Psalms version. = with musical accompaniment.)
Our services are recorded on CD & DVD and evening services are broadcast live.
Video recordings usually include all contributions from the platform.Advise the Media team if you do not wish to appear on video or wish to avoid the
broadcast of any sensitive information. Otherwise permission for capture and subsequent use of video recordings will be assumed.
Copyright words / song lyrics used with permission. CCL Licence No. 1203197.Dingwall & Strathpeffer Free Church - Scottish Charity: SC011143
A congregation of the Free Church of Scotland - www.freechurch.org
FOR PRAYERPray for Slava, his family and ministry.Pray that Peter MacIntosh would continue to recover well from cardiac surgery.Remember Evelyn Urquhart, Maureen MacKenzie, Donnie MacRae, and James Blackwell’s grandfather who have all been unwell recently. Remember Jason Maston as he delivers training to mentors.Pray for the Rae family, as they prepare to return to the Philippines on 12th March.
Barnabas (Prospects) is a Christian fellowship for those with a learning disability and their friends. Meeting in the church hall this Friday from 7 to 8.30 pm.
MINI-BUS The church mini-bus is available to transport people to our main services. Contact Fred Lees or the duty driver to take advantage of this service as there is room on the bus for more passengers.
Join us for Prayer & Bible Study in the hall on Wednesday at 7.30 pm.
The Deacons’ Court is meeting in the hall this Wednesday at 7.30 pm.Join us for Lunch and Chat from 12.30 pm in the church hall this
Thursday 6th February.Carolyn Kemp will speak at the OMF Prayer Group this Friday morning from 10.30 am at Christine Craig’s home, Fourways, 8 Gladstone Avenue, Dingwall (Tel: 864511).
Wyvis 3.3.13 - Swap for A. MacRae (Ross Mem at 2 pm).
Farewell for the Rae Family: Join us for a farewell and recommissioning service at 7.00 pm on Friday 8th March.
The Gaelic Service is in Dingwall Community centre today at 3 pm.There is a short service at Wyvis House today at 4 pm.Presbytery meets at Greyfriars free Church on Monday evening.
OMF NEWSWe give praise to God that OMF have cleared the Rae family to return to their ministry in the Philippines. Neil and Rachel are thankful for the prayerful and financial support of many friends. Pray for good health and a good conclusion to this home assignment. We hope soon to have a date for a recommissioning service towards the end of February. Continue to pray for Rachel’s ongoing work with our young The girls group is meeting for a Bible Study at 5 Davidson Drive from 7.30 pm on Wednesday 6th February.
Prospects is an event for those with learning disabilities and meets in Dingwall Free church hall this Friday 25th January (7 to 8.30 pm). A brochure and diary of monthly events for 2013 is now available. Prospects also meets at Smithton on the second Friday of each month. Roots is at Inshes Church this Friday 25th January. A mini-bus will leave the church at 6.30 pm.
Bible teaching is from the Gospel of Matthew on Sunday mornings and from Romans on Sunday evenings.
The Lord’s PrayerOur Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
The latest prayer news from James Ross at Glasgow International Students Church is available in the foyer. You may find it helpful to work through some Bible verses each day using one of James’ blogs, http://biblestudy365.wordpress.com/ . This term he explores 1st John.
All are welcome to a time of Prayer and Bible Study in the hall on Wednesdays at 7.30 pm. A girls group also meets this Wednesday.
GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CHURCHKeep up with James Ross by visiting his Blog or requesting his prayer letter ([email protected] / jamespeterross.wordpress.com).
The OMF Prayer Group meets this Friday 11th at Christine Craig’s home, Fourways, 8 Gladstone Avenue, Dingwall (Tel: 864511).
The Youth Fellowship meets tonight after church.
at Christine Craig’s home, Fourways, 8 Gladstone Avenue, Dingwall (Tel: 864511).
There is an offering today for the support of our OMF mission partners, Sandra Macdonald and Neil and Rachel Rae. Envelopes are available on request. Sandra, Neil and Rachel express their thanks for prayerful and financial support during the past year and for a recent gift passed on from the congregation to their support fund.
YF: Tonight there will be a YF for all those in their teens and twenties at the Raes (5 Davidson Drive) after evening service until 9 pm. Rachel can pick up anyone needing a lift and drop you home after YF. Saturday 19th Jan. – A night for all the young people held at the
Youth Kafé, from 7:30 pm.
2013 Crèche rota
Mairi MacKay & Connie Garraway
2013
Jan 6Mar 17
May 26
Aug 4
Oct 13
Dec 22
Gail Morrison & Joan Ross
Jan 13
Mar 24
June 2
Aug 11
Oct 20
Dec 29
Maureen MacKenzie & Pat Welsh
Jan 20
Mar 31
June 9
Aug 18
Oct 27
2014
Jan 5
Christine MacAskill & Ishbel MacArthur
Jan 27
April 7
June 16
Aug 25
Nov 3
Jan 12
Jessie MacIntosh & Jenni Evans
Feb 3
April 14
June 23
Sept 1
Nov 10
Jan 19
Joan Lees & Heather MacMillan
Feb 10
April 21
June 30
Sept 8
Nov 17
Jan 26
Anna Stirling & Joan Stewart
Feb 17
April 28
July 7
Sept 15
Nov 24
Julia Reid & Iona Forbes
Feb 24
May 5 July 14
Sept 22
Dec 1
Erin Maston & Abigail Fraser
Mar 3
May 12
July 21
Sept 29
Dec 8
Lorna Holland & Anne Craig
Mar 10
May 19
July 28
Oct 6
Dec 15
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NEW DOOR ROTA:
1st SundayF. MacKenzie; H and Cora MacKenzie; G & L Robertson; J Reid.
2nd SundayA Mackay; M Mackay; J & A Warde; P Clark.
3rd SundayD & M MacAulay; D MacRae; R MacDonald; I MacQuarrie. (A Craig)
4th SundayM & I MacArthur; M Forbes; I & J Chapman.
5th SundayR MacMaster; M Fraser; J MacAskill; R Harding; S MacDonald.
Anne Craig / P. MacIntosh was third Sunday. Rest both.
P. MacIntosh; N MacKenzie; D MacRae; A Craig; R MacDonald; I MacQuarrie.
Pray for new ministries: Rev Iver MacDonald (Coatbridge); Rev Kenneth MacLeod (Dowanvale); Dr John Ross (Glenurquhart and Fort Augustus); Rev Rory Stott (Ayr and Kilwinning). Rev Andy Pearson (London City). Rev James Ross (International Student Outreach in Glasgow). Rev Ricky MacDonald is available for a pastoral charge.
Call to worship - Psalm 117 (ESV)
Minister: Praise the LORD, all nations!Extol him, all peoples!ALL: For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD!
Call to worship - Psalm 65:1-8 NIV
Minister: Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion;to you our vows will be fulfilled.ALL: O you who hear prayer, to you all men will come.Minister: When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions.ALL: Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts!We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple.Minister: You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness, O God our Saviour,the hope of all the ends of the earthand of the farthest seas,ALL: who formed the mountains by your power, having armed yourself with strength,Minister: who stilled the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves,and the turmoil of the nations.ALL: Those living far away fear your wonders; where morning dawns and evening fades you call forth songs of joy.
CALL TO WORSHIP - 1 Chronicles 16 ESV
Minister: Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised,and he is to be feared above all gods.ALL: Splendour and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place.Minister: Worship the LORD in the splendour of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.ALL: Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, “The LORD
Worker’s prayer next week
Psalm 61?
Give thanks that Pearline Clarke is home from hospital Pray for God’s strength and healing grace.Remember James and Vickie Ross as their new ministry begins in Glasgow, and as Finlay and Christine MacKenzie handover their work to them and take up new challenges helping at both Campbelltown and Glasgow City Free Church congregations.
Pray for new ministries: Rev Iver MacDonald (Coatbridge); Rev Kenneth MacLeod (Dowanvale); Dr John Ross (Glenurquhart and Fort Augustus); Rev Rory Stott (Ayr and Kilwinning). Rev Andy Pearson (London City). Rev James Ross (International Student Outreach in Glasgow). Rev Hugh Ferrier (Thurso). Rev Ricky MacDonald is available for a pastoral charge.
01430 860 604, STEVEN CLARKE.
The OMF prayer meeting is at 10.30 am this Friday 12th at Christine Craig’s home, Fourways, 8 Gladstone Avenue, Dingwall (Tel: 864511).
Roots, a monthly event for young people (S1-6), will be held at Inshes Church from 7-9 pm on Fridays 26th Oct.; 30th Nov.; and 21st
Dec.). A bus leaves Dingwall Free Church at 6.30 pm this Friday.
INVERNESS NEW SCOTTISH CHOIR
The choir who formed the chorus at the recent Getty concert have resumed weekly practices at Kinmylies Church on Tuesdays from 7.30 pm. A praise concert is planned on Saturday 8th December. This is a great opportunity to develop singing, learn new songs, and enjoy worshipping together. Lifts are available and all are welcome.
http://www.igracemusic.com/hymnbook/lead/myjesusilovethee.pdf
Christ is risen?
Psalm 61 - Jubilate Version
O God, hear me calling and answer, I pray!No distance can silence the words that I say,no mountain, no ocean can hinder my prayerwhen deep is my sorrow and dark my despair.
When trouble comes near me and enemies taunt,Lord, you are the fortress no evil can daunt;and safe on the rock that is higher than Iyour strength is my hope as you answer my cry.
For Lord you have heard all the vows I have mademy thoughts and intentions when homage I paid;with all who have lived by the fear of your name,Lord, grant all my prayers as your praise I proclaim!
I long for the day when your dwelling is mine,your wings for a shelter, your presence a shrine;I praise you on earth for your mercy and grace:what blessings I'll sing as I look on your face!From Psalm 61, Paul Wigmore (born 1925)© Paul Wigmore/Jubilate Hymns
O for a Thousand TonguesO for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise,the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace!
Jesus! the name that calms our fears and bids our sorrows cease;sweet music in the sinner’s ears, our life and health and peace.
He breaks the power of cancelled sin, he sets the prisoner free;his blood can make the foulest clean, his blood availed for me.
He speaks; and, listening to his voice, new life the dead receive,the mournful broken hearts rejoice, the humble poor believe.
Hear him, you deaf! His praise, you dumb,
your loosened tongues employ;you blind, now see your Saviour come, and leap, you lame, for joy!
My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaimand spread through all the earth
abroad the honours of your name.Charles Wesley (1707-88), revised (CM)
@@CALL TO WORSHIP
SU PRIMARY YOUTH CAMP
Children in P5-7, Scripture Union have a great weekend camp just for you! Venue: Altnacriche, Aviemore, from Fri. 28th to Sun. 30th
September. See booking forms in foyer for details (£65 inc. travel). STUDENTS
Michael Mackenzie is the new Youth Worker based at Bon Accord Free Church in Aberdeen. Michael can be reached on (01224) 594676 or 07 713 642 689 (email: [email protected]).
Communion Hymn (Behold the Lamb) Behold the Lamb who bears our sins
away,Slain for us - and we rememberThe promise made that all who come
in faithFind forgiveness at the cross.So we share in this bread of life,And we drink of His sacrificeAs a sign of our bonds of peaceAround the table of the King. The body of our Saviour Jesus Christ,Torn for you - eat and rememberThe wounds that heal, the death that
brings us lifePaid the price to make us one.So we share in this bread of life,And we drink of His sacrificeAs a sign of our bonds of loveAround the table of the King.
The blood that cleanses every stain of sin,
Shed for you - drink and rememberHe drained death's cup that all may
enter inTo receive the life of God.So we share in this bread of life,And we drink of His sacrificeAs a sign of our bonds of graceAround the table of the King. And so with thankfulness and faith
we riseTo respond, - and to rememberOur call to follow in the steps of
ChristAs His body here on earth.As we share in His sufferingWe proclaim Christ will come again!And we’ll join in the feast of heavenAround the table of the King.
Words & music by Keith & Kristyn Getty & Stuart Townend.
How deep the Father’s love for us How deep the Father’s love for usHow vast beyond all measure,That He should give His only SonTo make a wretch His treasure.How great the pain of searing loss –The Father turns His face away,As wounds which mar the Chosen
OneBring many sons to glory.
Behold the man upon a cross,My sin upon His shoulders;Ashamed, I hear my mocking voiceCall out among the scoffers.
It was my sin that held Him thereUntil it was accomplished;His dying breath has brought me life
–I know that it is finished.
I will not boast in anything,No gifts, no power, no wisdom;But I will boast in Jesus Christ,His death and resurrection.Why should I gain from His reward?I cannot give an answer;But this I know with all my heart –His wounds have paid my ransom.
Stuart Townend © 1995 Kingsway’s Thankyou Music
Copyright words / song lyrics used with permission. CCL Licence No. 1203197.Dingwall & Strathpeffer Free Church - Scottish Charity: SC011143
A congregation of the Free Church of Scotland - www.freechurch.org
CALL TO WORSHIP (from 1 Timothy 1:15-17)
MINISTER: Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance:
ALL: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.MINISTER: We were shown mercy so that in us, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for
those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.ALL: Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only
God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen!
MORNING SONGS - Version of Psalm 22 by Brian FoleyWhy, God, have you forsaken me—more distant now, the more I cry?Must I, alone, unanswered, golike one unloved, alone to die?
Our fathers, when they prayed to you
in every need, in every prayer,were heard by you and saved by
you,and never doubted that you care!
But now my people turn on me,with hate, not pity, in their eyes;and all who see me, see in me
no man, a worm that they despise!
My hands and feet they bind to wound;
my bones they number, and each breath,
until with burning thirst I tastethe bitter agony of death!
My God, I trust you, trust you still—be near, be near to hear my prayer!I know that all who hope in youare safe in death from death’s
despair.Words Brian Foley © Praise Trust 2000, LM
Man of Sorrows!Man of sorrows! What a namefor the Son of God, who cameruined sinners to reclaim:Hallelujah! What a Saviour!
Mocked by insults harsh and crude,in my place condemned he stood;sealed my pardon with his blood:Hallelujah! What a Saviour!
Guilty, vile and helpless, we;spotless Lamb of God was he:full atonement-can it be?
Hallelujah! What a Saviour!
Lifted up was he to die,‘It is finished!’ was his cry;now in heaven, exalted high:Hallelujah! What a Saviour!
When he comes, our glorious King,all his ransomed home to bring;then anew this song we’ll sing:Hallelujah! What a Saviour!
Philip P Bliss
O to see the dawnO, to see the dawn of the darkest day Christ on the road to calvary Tried by sinful men, torn and beaten
then Nailed to a cross of wood Chorus: This the pow’r of the cross: Christ became sin for us. Took the blame, bore the wrath; We stand forgiven at the cross
O, to see the pain written on Your face Bearing the awesome weight of sin.Ev’ry bitter thought, ev’ry evil deed Crowning Your bloodstained brow.
Chorus:
Now the daylight flees, now the ground beneath
Quakes as its maker bows his head Curtain torn in two, dead are raised to
life Finished! the victory cry. Chorus:
Oh to see my name written in the wounds,
For through Your suff’ring I am free. Death is crushed to death, life is mine to
live Won through Your selfless love
Final chorus: This the pow’r of the cross: Son of God slain for us. What a love, what a cost! We stand forgiven at the cross.
Keith Getty & Stuart Townend © 2005 / Kingsway
Copyright words / song lyrics used with permission. CCL Licence No. 1203197.Dingwall & Strathpeffer Free Church - Scottish Charity: SC011143
A congregation of the Free Church of Scotland - www.freechurch.org
EVENING SONG
Not what these hands (SM)
Not what these hands have donecan save this guilty soul,and nothing that this flesh has bornecan make my spirit whole.
Not what I feel or docan give me peace with God;not all my prayers or sighs or tearscan bear my awful load.
Your work alone, O Christ,can ease this weight of sin;your blood alone, O Lamb of God,can give me peace within.
Your love to me, O God,not mine, O Lord, to you,can rid me of this deep unrestand all my heart renew.
Your grace alone, O God,speaks pardoning love to me;your power alone, O Son of God,can set my spirit free.
I bless the Christ of God,I rest on love divine,and with unfaltering lip and heartI call this Saviour mine.
Horatius Bonar (1808-89). SM – Dennis; Bucer.
Come, people of the risen KingCome, people of the Risen King,Who delight to bring Him praise;Come all and tune your hearts to
singTo the Morning Star of grace.From the shifting shadows of the
earthWe will lift our eyes to Him,Where steady arms of mercy reachTo gather children in.
Rejoice, Rejoice! Let every tongue rejoice!
One heart, one voice; O Church of Christ, rejoice!
Come, those whose joy is morning sun,
And those weeping through the night;
Come, those who tell of battles won,
And those struggling in the fight.For His perfect love will never
change,And His mercies never cease,But follow us through all our daysWith the certain hope of peace.
Come, young and old from every land -
Men and women of the faith;Come, those with full or empty hands
-Find the riches of His grace.Over all the world, His people sing -Shore to shore we hear them callThe Truth that cries through every
age:“Our God is all in all”!
Keith & Kristyn Getty & Stuart Townend© 2008 Kingsway's Thankyou Music
Safe in the Shadow (version of Psalm 91- Timothy Dudley-Smith)Safe in the shadow of the Lord,Beneath His hand and power,I trust in Him, I trust in Him,My fortress and my tower. My hope is set on God alone,Though Satan spreads his snare,I trust in Him, I trust in Him,
To keep me in His care. From fears and phantoms of the night,From foes about my way,I trust in Him, I trust in Him,By darkness as by day.
His holy angels keep my feetSecure from every stone;I trust in Him, I trust in Him,And unafraid go on. Strong in the everlasting Name,And in my Father’s care,
I trust in Him, I trust in Him,Who hears and answers prayer. Safe in the shadow of the Lord,Possessed by love divine,I trust in Him, I trust in Him,And meet His love with mine.
© Timothy Dudley-Smith
And can it beAnd can it be that I should gainan interest in the Saviour’s blood?Died he for me, who caused his pain?For me, who him to death pursued?Amazing love! How can it bethat you, my God, should die for me?Amazing love! How can it bethat you, my God, should die for me?
What mystery here! The Immortal dies!
Who can explore his strange design?In vain the highest angel triesto sound the depths of love divine!What mercy this! Let earth adore;let angel minds enquire no more.What mercy this! Let earth adore;let angel minds enquire no more.
He left his Father’s throne above-so free, so infinite his grace-humbled
himself in all his loveand bled for Adam’s helpless race.What mercy this, immense and free,
for, O my God, it found out me!What mercy this, immense and free,for, O my God, it found out me!
Long my imprisoned spirit layfast bound in sin and nature’s night:then shone your glorious gospel ray;I woke! The dungeon flamed with
light!My chains fell off; my heart was new,I rose, went forth and followed you!My chains fell off; my heart was new,I rose, went forth and followed you!
No condemnation now I dread!Jesus, and all in him, is mine!Alive in him, my living head,and clothed in righteousness divine,bold I approach the eternal throneand claim the crown, through Christ
my own;bold I approach the eternal throneand claim the crown, through Christ
my own.CHARLES WESLEY 1707-88 © In this version Praise Trust.
EVENING SONGS
Be still, for the presence of the Lord. Be still, for the presence of the Lord,the Holy One, is here;come bow before him nowwith reverence and fear:in him no sin is found-we stand on holy ground.Be still, for the presence of the Lord,the Holy One, is here.
Be still, for the glory of the Lordis shining all around;he burns with holy fire,with splendour he is crowned:
how awesome is the sight-our radiant King of light!Be still, for the glory of the Lordis shining all around.
Be still, for the power of the Lordis moving in this place:he comes to cleanse and heal,to minister his grace-no work too hard for him.In faith receive from him.Be still, for the power of the Lordis moving in this place.
DAVID J EVANS © 1986 Kingsway's Thankyou Music
WE HAVE A GOSPEL TO PROCLAIM
WE HAVE A GOSPEL TO PROCLAIM,Good news for all throughout the
earth;The gospel of a Saviour's name:We sing His glory, tell His worth.
Tell of His birth at Bethlehem,Not in a royal house or hallBut in a stable dark and dim:The Word made flesh, a light for all.
Tell of His death at Calvary,Hated by those He came to save;In lonely suffering on the cross
For all He loved His life He gave. Tell of that glorious Easter morn:Empty the tomb, for He was free.He broke the power of death and hellThat we might share His victory. Tell of His reign at God's right hand,By all creation glorified;He sends His Spirit on His ChurchTo live for Him, the Lamb who died. Now we rejoice to name Him King:Jesus is Lord of all the earth.This gospel message we proclaim:We sing His glory, tell His worth.
Author © Edward J. Burns
My hope is built
My hope is built on nothing lessthan Jesus’ blood and righteousness;no merit of my own I claim,but wholly trust in Jesus’ name. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand, all other ground is sinking sand.
When darkness veils his lovely face,I rest on his unchanging grace;in every high and stormy gale,my anchor holds and will not fail.
His oath, his covenant and his bloodsupport me in the rising flood;when all around my soul gives way,
he then is all my hope and stay.
I trust his righteous character,his counsel, promises and power;his name and honour are at staketo save me from the burning lake.
When the last trumpet’s voice shall sound,O may I then in him be found,clothed in his righteousness alone,faultless to stand before the throne!
Edward Mote (1797-1874). Tune: St Catherine.
“Arise, my soul arise”, - for Sunday 12th Aug?
‘THE GRACE’ - TO CONCLUDE MORNING SERVICE:
We all say together: May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen. (2 Cor. 13:14).
Jesus, my strength, my hope,on you I cast my care,with humble confidence look upand know you hear my prayer.On you alone I waittill I can all things do;on you, almighty to create,almighty to renew.
Give me a godly fear,a quick-discerning eye,that looks to you when sin is nearand sees the tempter fly;a spirit well-preparedand armed with zealous care,for ever standing on its guardand keeping watch in prayer.
Give me a true regard,
a single, steady aim,unmoved by threatening or
reward,for you and your great name;a jealous, just concernfor your immortal praise;a pure desire that all may learnand glorify your grace.
I rest upon your word;the promise is for me;my strength and my salvation,
Lord,from you alone shall be:but let me still abide,nor from my hope remove,till you my steadfast spirit guideinto your perfect love.
DSM (Diademata). CHARLES WESLEY (1707-88)© In this version Praise Trust CCL Licence No. 1203197
EVENING
Jesus be first
Jesus, be first in everything,our Saviour, risen Lord!Jesus, the One alone supreme,be everywhere adored.
Jesus, the One for whom was made
the universe so vast;God’s mighty power lives in you,O Christ, the first and last.
Head of the church, you died for us-
your precious blood was shed;Jesus, through you we come to
God,O firstborn from the dead.
Jesus, you break the barriers down,
O reconciling King.You have the right to wear the
crown,supreme in everything.
Jesus, be first in word and deed-in thought and motive too;fulfil your purpose in our hearts,creating all things new.
Jesus, the glorious day will comewhen every knee shall bow.Help us to bring your kingdom
nearby telling others now.
CM - TONY COOMBE © Author/Praise Trust - CCL Licence No. 1203197
Copyright words of songs used with permission. CCL Licence No. 1203197.
Dingwall & Strathpeffer Free Church is a Designated Scottish Charity: SC011143
Parent Charity: Free Church of Scotland www.freechurch.org
EVENING SONGS
Christ Triumphant
Christ triumphant, ever reigning, Saviour, Master, King! Lord of heaven, our lives sustaining,hear us as we sing. Yours the glory and the crown, the high renown, the eternal name.
Word incarnate, truth revealing,
Son of man on earth: power and majesty concealing by your humble birth.Yours the glory and the crown, the high renown, the eternal name.
Suffering servant, scorned, ill-treated,
victim crucified! death is through the cross defeated,sinners justified. Yours the glory and the crown, the high renown, the eternal name.
Priestly king, enthroned for ever high in heaven above! sin and death and hell shall neverstifle hymns of love. Yours the glory and the crown,
the high renown, the eternal name.
So, our hearts and voices raising through the ages long, ceaselessly upon you gazing, this shall be our song. Yours the glory and the crown, the high renown, the eternal name.
Michael Saward © Jubilate hymns CCL Licence No. 1203197
When All your mercies
When all your mercies, O my God,my rising soul surveys,enraptured by the view, I’m lostin wonder, love and
praise.
Unnumbered blessings on my soul
your tender care bestowedbefore my infant heart conceivedfrom whom those blessings
flowed.
Ten thousand thousand precious gifts
my daily thanks employ;nor is the least a cheerful heartthat tastes those gifts with joy.
In health and sickness, joy and pain,
your goodness I’ll pursue;and after death, in distant worlds,the glorious theme renew.
Throughout eternity, O Lord,a joyful song I’ll raise;but O! eternity’s too shortto utter all your praise!
JOSEPH ADDISON 1672-1719 © In this version Jubilate Hymns. CM - Tune: Belmont or Contemplation. CCL Licence No. 1203197CONTACT FORM / REQUEST FOR LIVE TELEPHONE SERVICE
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While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
Evening Songs
Across the lands
You're the Word of God the FatherFrom before the world began.Ev'ry star and ev'ry planetHas been fashioned by Your hand.All creation holds togetherBy the power of Your voice.Let the skies declare Your glory;Let the land and seas rejoice!
CHORUS You're the Author of creation; You're the Lord of ev'ry man; And Your cry of love rings out across the lands.
Yet You left the gaze of angels,Came to seek and save the lost,
And exchanged the joy of heavenFor the anguish of a cross.With a prayer You fed the hungry;With a word You calmed the sea;Yet how silently You sufferedThat the guilty may go free!
With a shout You rose victorious,Wresting vict'ry from the grave,And ascended into heaven,Leading captives in Your way.Now You stand before the Father,Interceding for Your own;From each tribe and tongue and nation,You are leading sinners home!
Words and Music by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend © 2003 Thankyou Music
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In Christ Alone
In Christ alone my hope is found;He is my light, my strength, my song;This Cornerstone, this solid ground,Firm through the fiercest drought
and storm.What heights of love, what depths
of peace,When fears are stilled, when
strivings cease!My Comforter, my All in All,Here in the love of Christ I stand.
In Christ alone! - Who took on flesh,Fullness of God in helpless babe!This gift of love and righteousness,Scorned by the ones He came to
save.Till on that cross as Jesus died,The wrath of God was satisfied; For every sin on Him was laid,Here in the death of Christ I live.
There in the ground His body lay,Light of the world by darkness slain;Then bursting forth in glorious day,
Up from the grave He rose again!And as He stands in victory,Sin's curse has lost its grip on me;For I am His and He is mine -Bought with the precious blood of
Christ.
No guilt in life, no fear in death,This is the power of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath,Jesus commands my destiny.No power of hell, no scheme of man;Can ever pluck me from His hand;Till He returns or calls me home,Here in the power of Christ I'll stand!
Keith Getty & Stuart TownendCopyright © 2001 Thankyou Music
Psalm 23 (Townend version)THE LORD’S MY SHEPHERD, I’ll not want.He makes me lie in pastures green.He leads me by the still, still waters, (Descant)His goodness restores my soul. I will trust, I will trust in You.
I will trust, I will trust in You.And I will trust in You alone, Endless mercy follows me,And I will trust in You alone. Goodness will lead me home.For Your endless mercy follows me,Your goodness will lead me home.
He guides my ways in righteousness,And He anoints my head with oil,And my cup, it overflows with joy,I feast on His pure delights.
And though I walk the darkest path,I will not fear the evil one, Words/Music Stuart TownendFor You are with me, and Your rod and staff © ThankYou Music 1996Are the comfort I need to know. CCLI Licence: 1203197
Sing Scripture – 1 John 3:1-3.(C.M. Argyle, Ericstane, St Leonard, St Columba).
1. How great the Father’s love for us, and graciously bestowed, That we, though sinners, should be called the children of our God! 2. And that indeed is what we are! The world ignores our claim, Because it did not recognise the Saviour when he came. 3. Dear friends, we are God’s children now, and what we yet shall be Will not be fully known by us until eternity. 4. But this we know: he will appear;
we shall be like him then, For we shall see him as he is, when he comes back again. 5. All those who have this hope in Christ in him will be secure, And so will purify themselves as he himself is pure.
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O COME TO ME, THE MASTER SAID
O come to me, the Master said,my Father knows your need;and I shall be, the Master said,your bread of life indeed.By faith in him we live and growand share the broken bread,and all his love and goodness know,for so the Master said. Abide in me, the Master said,the true and living vine;my life shall be, the Master said,poured out for you as wine.
His body to the cross he gave,his blood he freely shed,who came in love to seek and save,for so the Master said. Believe in me, the Master said,for I have called you friends,and yours shall be, the Master said,the life that never ends.And so, with sin and sorrow past,when death itself is dead,the Lord shall raise us up at last,for so the Master said.
Timothy Dudley-Smith (DCM - Kingsfold). Words © 1988 Hope Publishing Company. CCL Licence No. 1203197
O for a Thousand TonguesO for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise,
the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace!
Jesus! the name that calms our fears and bids our sorrows cease;sweet music in the sinner’s ears, our life and health and peace.
He breaks the power of cancelled sin, he sets the prisoner free;his blood can make the foulest clean, his blood availed for me.
He speaks; and, listening to his voice, new life the dead receive,the mournful broken hearts rejoice, the humble poor believe.
Hear him, you deaf! His praise, you dumb,
your loosened tongues employ;you blind, now see your Saviour come, and leap, you lame, for joy!
My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaimand spread through all the earth
abroad the honours of your name.Charles Wesley (1707-88), revised (CM)
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All Authority and Power
All authority and power,every status and domain,now belongs to one who sufferedour redemption to obtain;Angels, demons, kings and rulersOver all shall Jesus reign!
All the nations owe him worship,every tongue shall call him Lord;how are they to call upon himif his name they have not heard?Therefore go and make disciples,preach his gospel, spread his word.
All the clear commands of Jesusmust be heeded and obeyed;full provision for our weaknessin his teaching he has made;in the gospel words and symbolssaving truth to us conveyed.
All the time he will be with us,always, to the end of days;with his own believing peoplewho keep steadfast in his ways;God the Father, Son, and Spiritbless us and to God be praise!
Christopher Idle Words © 1971 The Jubilate Group (87.87.87)
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Congratulations to Nia and Iain Fraser (Nottingham and Strathconon), who have a lovely baby boy Owen John, born on Good Friday, a brother for Daniel and Isaac.
FOR PRAYERPray for the preaching of God’s word here and around the world today. Jessie MacDonald remains in hospital. Finlay MacKenzie is away today preaching in Glenurquhart. Remember all attending the OMF Scottish conference finishing today.