ST MARK’S CHURCH, ABERDEEN

Member of Aberdeen City Grouping

Sunday 13 May 2012

Rev Andrew Christie

Welcome and Church Family News

Call to worship

Ye who the name of Jesus bear

His sacred steps pursue

And let that mind that was in Him

Be also found in you.

Praise: MP 315: I will sing the wondrous story

I will sing the wondrous story

of the Christ which died for me,

how He left the realms of glory

for the cross on Calvary.

Yes, I’ll sing the wondrous story

of the Christ who died for me,

sing it with His saints in glory,

gathered by the crystal sea.

I was lost: but Jesus found me,

found the sheep that went astray,

raised me up and gently led me

back into the narrow way.

Days of darkness still may meet me,

sorrow’s path I oft may tread;

but His presence still is with me,

by His guiding hand I’m led.

He will keep me till the river

rolls its waters at my feet:

then He’ll bear me safely over,

made by grace for glory meet.

Yes, I’ll sing the wondrous story

of the Christ who died for me,

sing it with His saints in glory,

gathered by the crystal sea.

The Offering

Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

The Baptism of Darcie Eliza Nelson

Praise: CH4 564: Jesus loves me!

Reading: Psalm 98 (page 493)

Praise: MP 853: I love to hear the story

I love to hear the story

which angel voices tell,

how once the King of glory

came down on earth to dwell.

I am both weak and sinful,

but this I surely know,

the Lord came down to save me

because he loved me so.

I’m glad my blessed Saviour

was once a child like me,

to show how pure and holy

His little ones might be;

and if I try to follow

His footsteps here below,

He never will forget me

Because He loves me so.

To tell His love and mercy

my sweetest songs I’ll raise:

and though I cannot see Him,

I know He hears my praise;

for He Himself has promised

that even I may go

to sing among His angels

because He loves me so.

Reading: St John Ch 15 v 9 – 17 (page 889)

Praise: MP 419: Like a mighty river flowing

Like a mighty river flowing,

like a flower in beauty growing,

far beyond all human knowing

is the perfect peace of God.

Like the hills serene and even,

like the coursing clouds of heaven,

like the heart that’s been forgiven.

Is the perfect peace of God.

Like the summer breezes playing,

like the tall trees softly swaying,

like the lips of silent praying

is the perfect peace of God.

Like the morning sun ascended,

like the scents of evening blended,

like a friendship never ended

is the perfect peace of God.

Like the azure ocean swelling,

like the jewel all-excelling,

far beyond our human telling

is the perfect peace of God.

Sermon: Jesus, the sinner’s friend

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

Praise: CH4 561: Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!

Benediction CCL Licence No 409105

Forthcoming Services

Sunday 13 May 6.30 pm OAK Evening Service

Crown Terrace Methodist Church

Sunday 20 May 11 am Morning Worship

Rev Mark Rodgers

Sunday 27 May 11 am Morning Worship

Ian & Marjorie Lord

and David & Jean Yacamini

ST MARK’S CHURCH, ABERDEEN - Sunday 13 May 2012

CHURCH FAMILY NEWS

1. Anyone who requires pastoral care should contact Ian and

Marjorie Lord, Helen McKenzie or the church office.

2. The Kirk Session will meet on Monday 14 May at 7.30 pm.

Relevant papers are available in the Deacons Room this morning..

3. Pilgrimage to Israel in November 2013: please see the posters

which are now in the vestibule and the hall. If you are interested

receiving more details about this visit please contact the church

office.

4. Volunteer Drivers: if you would like to help take some of our

Circle of Care members to the Afternoon Communion on Sunday

10 June please add your name to the list in the vestibule. Thank

you.