ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 26 DECEMBER

MORNING

We will join with the Baptist congregation, in their building, at 10.30am, the preacher to be one of the Baptist team.

EVENING

There will be no evening service in Hope Park.

BIBLE STUDY

There is no Wednesday or Thursday Bible Study until further notice.

New Year Arrangements:

On Sunday 2nd January, we will join with the Baptist congregation, in their building, at 10.30am, Alasdair to preach. There will be no evening service in Hope Park.

Sunday School:

Sunday School will not meet on the 26th December or 2nd January. Sunday School resumes January 9th.

No evening service, 19 December

Due to the snowfall overnight and this morning and uncertainty over whether conditions will deteriorate further, the evening service today is cancelled.

See you next Sunday or in the New Year! Happy Christmas!

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 19 DECEMBER

MORNING

Sermon - Luke 2:25-38 - 'Christmas is for Older People Too!'

EVENING

Sermon - Matthew 2 - 'Star Trek'

BIBLE STUDY

There is no Wednesday or Thursday Bible Study until further notice.

Sunday School:

Sunday School will meet on 19th December and then resumes January 9th.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 12 DECEMBER

MORNING

Sermon - John 1:35-51 - "What a Difference a Day Makes"

EVENING

Sermon - Matthew 1:21-23 - "Jesus, Our Immanuel"

BIBLE STUDY

There is no Wednesday or Thursday Bible Study until further notice.

Christmas and New Year Arrangements:

On Sunday 26th December, we will join with the Baptist congregation, in their building, at 10.30am, the preacher to be one of the Baptist team. There will be no evening service in Hope Park.

On Sunday 2nd January, we will join with the Baptist congregation, in their building, at 10.30am, Alasdair to preach. There will be no evening service in Hope Park.

Sunday School:

Sunday School will meet on the 19th, but not on 26th December and 2nd January. Sunday School resumes January 9th.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 5 DECEMBER

MORNING

Sermon - John 1:19-34 - "The Baptists"

EVENING

Tonight we join with the Hope Park congregation at 6.30pm as they host the University Madrigal Group.

The Leadership Team will meet at the Manse on Wednesday, 8th December, at 7.30pm.

BIBLE STUDY

There is no Wednesday Bible Study until further notice.

The Bible Study on Thursday, 9th December, at 7.30pm, at 5 Chambers Place, will be the final meeting for this semester.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 28 NOVEMBER

MORNING

Sermon - John 1:12-18 - "Only Connect..."

We will have communion at the morning service.

EVENING

Sermon - 1 Timothy 1:11 - "Good News of Great Joy"

BIBLE STUDY

There is no Wednesday Bible Study until further notice.

The Bible Study on Thursday will meet at 7.30pm, at 5 Chambers Place.

We will not have our own evening service next Sunday, 5th December. We will join the Hope Park congregation at 6.30pm as they host the University Madrigal Group.

Forms are available for anyone who would like to be included in the Congregational Directory. Please speak to Somer, today!

The Leadership Team will meet at the manse on Wednesday, 8th December, at 7.30pm.

General Assembly:

For your information, here are two extracts from the recent decision of the Assembly of the Free Church on the question of praise in church worship:

'The General Assembly ordain that every service of congregational worship shall include the singing of Psalms.'

'The General Assembly ordain that, with regard to the sung praise of congregations in worship, each Kirk Session shall have freedom, either to restrict the sung praise to the Psalms, or to include paraphrases of Scripture, and hymns and spiritual songs consistent with the doctrine of the Confession of Faith; that each Kirk Session shall have freedom whether to permit musical accompaniment to the sung praise in worship, or not.'

26th December:

Joint service with the Baptist congregation, at 10.30am, with Baptist preacher.

No evening service.

2nd January:

Joint service with the Baptist congregation, at 10.30am, with Alasdair preaching.

No evening service.

Free Church to allow music and hymns

News from this week's plenary assembly in Edinburgh:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-11795996

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER

MORNING

Sermon - John 1:1-5 - "The Last Word"

EVENING

Sermon - Mark 9:2-8 - "Shine, Jesus, Shine"

BIBLE STUDY

There is no Wednesday Bible Study until further notice.

The Bible Study on Thursday will meet at 7.30pm, at 5 Chambers Place.

We will have communion at the morning service next Sunday, 28th November.

If anyone wishes to become a communicant member of St Andrews Free Church, please speak to Alasdair anytime.

There will be no evening service on 5th December. We will join the Hope Park congregation at 6.30pm as they host the University Madrigal Society.

Forms are available for everyone who would like to be included in the Congregational Directory. Please speak to Somer.

26th December:

Joint service with the Baptist congregation, at 10.30am, with Baptist preacher.

No evening service.

2nd January:

Joint service with the Baptist congregation, at 10.30am, with Alasdair preaching.

No evening service.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 14 NOVEMBER

The preacher today is Rev Dr Bob Akroyd, assistant minister of Buccleuch Free Church, Edinburgh

MORNING
Sermon - Luke 11: 31 - "One Greater than Solomon is here"

EVENING
Sermon - 1 Timothy 1:15 - "A Saviour for Sinners"

BIBLE STUDY
Wednesday Bible Study as usual.
Thursday Study will be at 7 Condie Court (Marissa's flat).

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 7 NOVEMBER

MORNING

Sermon - Mark 8:31-9:29 - "Spiritual Geography"

EVENING

Sermon - 1 John 4:8b - "God Is Love"

BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday Bible Study as usual.

There is no Thursday Bible Study on the 11th, during Reading Week. On the 18th, the Thursday Study will be at 7 Condie Court (Marissa's flat).

The preacher next Sunday will be Rev Dr Bob Akroyd, assistant minister of Buccleuch Free Church, Edinburgh.

Seasonal Changes:

5th December:

We will not have our own evening service. We will join with the Hope Park congregation for a service of Advent music from the University Madrigal Society, at 6.30pm.

26th December:

Joint service with the Baptist congregation, at 10.30am, with Baptist preacher.

No evening service.

2nd January:

Joint service with the Baptist congregation, at 10.30am, with Alasdair preaching.

No evening service.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 31 OCTOBER

BIBLE STUDY
Wednesday and Thursday evenings as usual.

MORNING
Remember to put your clocks BACK 1 hour or you'll be early!

EVENING COMMUNION
We will be having communion this Sunday at the evening service.

ADVANCE NOTICE

The services on Sunday, 14th November will both be taken by Rev Dr Bob Akroyd, assistant minister at Buccleuch Free Church, Edinburgh.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 24 OCTOBER

MORNING

Sermon - 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7 - "The Apprentice (3): Imitation"

EVENING

Sermon - Romans 8:31-34 - "Little Words Mean A Lot"

BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday and Thursday evenings as usual.

COMMUNION

We will be having communion on the last Sundays of October and November, on the EVENING of 31st October and the MORNING of 28th November.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 17 OCTOBER

MORNING

Sermon - Hebrews 10:25 - "The Apprentice (2): Encouragement"

EVENING

Sermon - 1 John 2:14b-18a - "World, Flesh, Devil"

BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday and Thursday evenings as usual.

LECTURE

The next lecture in the James Gregory series in science and religion will be given by Professor Pauline Rudd, in Younger Hall, on Thursday, 21 October, at 5.15pm, on the subject, "Is there More to Life than Genes?"

COMMUNION

We will be having communion on the last Sundays of October and November, on the EVENING of 31st October and the MORNING of 28th November.

BLYTHSWOOD CARE - Shoebox Appeal

Hi All, hoping to do this appeal again this year. Check out the website for more info and leaflets with what to put in the boxes...

Jane Macaskill

http://www.blythswood.org/shoebox

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 10 OCTOBER

MORNING

Sermon - Proverbs 12:18 - "The Apprentice (1): Speech"

EVENING

Sermon - Isaiah 40:12-31 - "You Are Amazing, God"

MENTORING

We'd like to develop a student mentoring scheme within the congregation and need your help! If you're interested in mentoring an undergraduate, please contact Kenny & Anna.

Email: krobertson (at) uccf (dot) org (dot) uk

BIBLE STUDIES

39 Pipeland Road, home of David and Joy Sonju, WEDNESDAYS at 7.30pm, studying 1st John.
5 Chambers Place - THURSDAYS at 7:30pm, studying Isaiah 40-55.

LECTURE

The next lecture in the James Gregory series in science and religion will be given by Professor Pauline Rudd, in Younger Hall, on Thursday, 21 October, at 5.15pm, on the subject, "Is there More to Life than Genes?"

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 3 OCTOBER

MORNING

Sermon - Luke 7:22 - "The Miracle Worker"

EVENING

Sermon - Isaiah 40:1-11 - "Four Part Harmony"

MENTORING

We'd like to develop a student mentoring scheme within the congregation and need your help! If you're interested in mentoring an undergraduate, please contact Kenny & Anna.

Email: krobertson (at) uccf (dot) org (dot) uk

BIBLE STUDY

Thursday evening as usual.

ROTAS

We will be organising rotas over the next couple of weeks, to help us cover various things at the Sunday services this session. These are: creche (mornings only); tea/coffee (morning and evening); Scripture reading (morning and evening). Carina Maciver will be looking for volunteers! Please consider helping.

NEW TESTAMENT GREEK FOR BEGINNERS

An opportunity for beginners to learn New Testament Greek (part of the University's Open Association programme):

Thursdays, 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm: Meeting Room, Old Burgh School, Abbey Walk

Semester 1: 8 week course beginning on Thursday 7 October 2010
Semester 2: 8 week course beginning on Thursday 10 February 2011
(please note that semester 2 participants should have completed the semester 1 course or be at an equivalent level)
Course fees for one semester: £50, concessions £40

This interactive course is intended primarily for students who wish to begin studying the Greek New Testament or who have been interested in learning the fundamentals of the Greek language but unsure of where to start. The language of the New Testament is a simplified form of that used in 5th-century Athens and no formal knowledge of ancient (Attic) Greek is required. We will start with the basics of language and syntax and build up from there. Vocabulary will be limited to words which are common in the New Testament. We will use the first letter of John and the gospel of John as our primary texts. All study materials will be provided and students are expected to have time to study at home.
Please note this is not a course in theology.

Further details and how to sign up:
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/admissions/Non-degreecourses/OpenAssociation/

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

MORNING

Sermon - Acts 13:13ff, 17:22ff, 22:1ff - "God Story 3"

EVENING

Sermon - Acts 2:22 - "God of Wonders"

MENTORING

We'd like to develop a student mentoring scheme within the congregation and need your help! If you're interested in mentoring an undergraduate, please contact Kenny & Anna.

Email: krobertson (at) uccf (dot) org (dot) uk

BIBLE STUDY

Thursday evening as usual.

ROTAS

We will be organising rotas over the next couple of weeks, to help us cover various things at the Sunday services this session. These are: creche (mornings only); tea/coffee (morning and evening); Scripture reading (morning and evening). Carina Maciver will be looking for volunteers! Please consider helping.

FRESHERS

A warm welcome from the Free Church to any new students visiting this page!

If you have any questions about our congregation, services or what we are about, feel free to send us a message

It would be great to see you at one of our services, so please come and say hello if you are new...

Every Blessing!

Warwick (Webmaster) ------- Alasdair (Minister)

email: warwick (at) standrewsfreechurch (dot) co (dot) uk

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

MORNING

Sermon - Exodus 16:4a (and other texts) - "Heaven's Kitchen"

EVENING

There will be no evening service this evening. We were officially informed last weekend that our normal venue, Hope Park Parish Church, would be hosting an important Presbytery event to mark the union of Hope Park with Martyrs. Alasdair will represent the Free Church there.

All the rest of you are invited to ZEST, opposite St Mary's on South Street, for a 'Happy Hour' (special deal on tea and coffee!) from 6.00 to 7.00pm. This is not a formal meeting but simply an opportunity for fellowship for all ages. It offers a special opportunity to get to know freshers who are warmly invited to come along.

FRESHERS

We give a warm welcome today to any new students worshipping with us. We hope your time in St Andrews will be a happy and successful one, and we pray especially that you will know the loving presence of Christ in your life during these years.

WELCOME

We welcome Andrew and Kendall Hay into the communicant membership of St Andrews Free Church. We are very grateful to God for their fellowship here and we pray God's continued blessing on them and on Amelie.

The Bible Studies at the Manse, 5 Chambers Place, take place every Thursday at 7.30pm.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

Both services today will be led by Dr Grant Macaskill.

MENTORING

We'd like to develop a student mentoring scheme within the congregation and need your help! If you're interested in mentoring an undergraduate, please contact Kenny & Anna.

Email: krobertson (at) uccf (dot) org (dot) uk

Out of the Silent Church Conference

Speakers: Ravi Zacharias, John Lennox, Stuart McAllister and David Robertson.

When: November 20, 2010, 11:00 - 6:00 (Arrival / Coffee 10:00)

Where: 4 St Peter Street, Dundee, DD1 4JJ.

Admission: Registration Required (See bottom of this page). Tickets: £10.

Solas - Centre for Public Christianity is joining with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries to bring you an exciting day conference (11:00 - 6:00) you won't want to miss. Ravi Zacharias, John Lennox, Stuart McAllister and David Robertson will be sharing informative and challenging talks that will encourage you in sharing your Christian voice. The speakers believe there is an important message to bring to our hurting culture and all Christians have a part in sharing the truth in love.

Programme Schedule:

10:45 –11:00 – Opening worship

11:00-12:00 – Stuart McAllister “Is Apologising the best way to spread the Gospel – an introduction to apologetic evangelism”

12:15-1:15 – David Robertson - “Give me Scotland or I die – evangelism in 21st Century Scotland”

1:15-2:30 – Lunch (not included in the price of the ticket)

2:30-3:30 – John Lennox - “The Apologetic of Science”

3:30-4:30 – Question Time

4:30-5:00 – Coffee break

5:00-6:00 – Ravi Zacharias - “The Ultimate Apologetic – Jesus Christ”

More details at: http://www.solas-cpc.co.uk/20-11-2010

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER

Morning:

Sermon - 1 Corinthians 2:12-14 - "Spiritual Reading"

Evening:

Sermon - Ephesians 2:10 - "Cheap Grace?"

Grant will be taking both services next Sunday. Alasdair will be preaching in Dingwall, near Inverness.

A Public Lecture is to be given by Prof N T Wright, on Tuesday, 14th September, at 6.30pm, in the Buchanan Building, Union St. The title is "Kingdom, Power and Truth: God and Caesar Then and Now".

There will be a Conference on Apologetics at St Peter's Free Church, Dundee, on Saturday, 20th November. Speakers include Ravi Zacharias and John Lennox. Tickets £10.00. See www.solas-cpc.co.uk.

The Bible Studies at the Manse, 5 Chambers Place, have resumed every Thursday at 7.30pm.

Befriending International Students

Who is it run by?

Coordinated by the University Chaplaincy, this is an opportunity for people in the churches of St Andrews to befriend international students. We in the Free Church are keen to support this valuable work by encouraging our congregation to get involved.

Which students need befriending?

Open to overseas students of any faith or none, it is particularly aimed at those whose first language is not English. Chinese postgraduate students are often most keen to meet local people.

What does it involve?

Befrienders meet with their students at least twice a term, maybe for coffee, an outing or a meal. Students are usually placed in pairs and are introduced to their befrienders pesonally by the coordinator.

Who can take part?

Anyone who feels they could be a friend to overseas students: for instance, local members of the congregation and visiting postgraduate families can all be involved.

What should I do?

Contact chaplaincy@st-andrews.ac.uk, for the attention of Fiona, mentioning that you are from the Free Church. It would be helpful to hear from you by 15 September 2010.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 29 AUGUST

Morning:

Sermon - 1 Peter 1:17-19 - "Precious Blood"

We will have Communion at the Morning Service.

Evening:

Sermon - 1 John 1:7 - "Vital Signs"

Missionary Prayer Notes for September are available at the door.

The Bible Studies at the Manse, 5 Chambers Place, resume this week, Thursday, 2nd September, 7:30pm.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 22 AUGUST

Morning:

Sermon - Luke 23:33 - "All You Need Is Love"

Evening:

Sermon - Jude 24-25 - "Hey Jude"

We will have Communion at the Morning Service on 29th August.

The Bible Studies at the Manse, 5 Chambers Place, resume on Thursday, 2nd September, 7:30pm.

The Leadership Team will now meet on Wednesday, 8th September (not the 15th), 7:30pm at the Manse.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 15 AUGUST

Morning

Sermon - Luke 24:44 - "...and the Psalms"

Evening

Sermon - Jude 20-23 - "Hey Jude"

Sunday School resumes this Sunday, 15th August.

We will have Communion at the Morning Service on 29th August.

The Bible Studies at the Manse, 5 Chambers Place, resume on Thursday, 2nd September.

The Leadership Team will now meet on Wednesday, 8th September (not the 15th), 7.30pm at the Manse.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 8 AUGUST

Morning

Sermon - Luke 4:16 'Jesus Goes to Church'

Evening

Sermon - Luke 11:1 'Modelling Prayer'

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 1 AUGUST

Morning
Sermon: Luke 18:9-14 - "Going Home Justified"

Evening
Sermon: Luke 19:1-10 - "Coming To Your House For Tea"

VENUE CHANGE:

Evening services (at the usual time of 6pm) will now take place regularly at Hope Park Church on the corner opposite the Bus Station - see map available from the Church home page.

Sunday School will resume on August 15th. Creche will continue over the holidays so please help if you are able to do so.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 4 JULY

MORNING

Sermon: Acts 16:6-15 - "Open Heart, Open Home"

EVENING

Sermon: Revelation 21:1-4 - "Life After Heaven"

Alasdair will be away the following Sundays: 11th, 18th and 25th July. The morning service on July 25th will be a joint service with the Baptist Church, held at their regular time of 10.30am.

Sunday School will resume on August 15th. Creche will continue over the holidays so please help if you are able to do so.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 27 JUNE

Our preacher at both services today is David Sonju, a doctoral student in theology at St Mary's.

MORNING

Sermon: Praying Like An Apostle 1 (Ephesians 1:15-23)

EVENING

Sermon: Praying Like An Apostle 2 (Ephesians 3:14-21)

Today will be the last Sunday School for the moment. Classes will resume on August 15th. Creche will continue over the holidays so please help if you are able to do so.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 20 JUNE

MORNING
Sermon - 1 Peter 2:9-12 - "Roots and Fruit"

EVENING
Sermon - Isaiah 42:1; 53:3 - "Servant Heart"

The services here on the last Sunday of June, the 27th, will be taken by David Sonju. Alasdair will be preaching in Skye that weekend.

Sunday School will meet on the 27th and that will be the last one for this session. We will resume classes on August 15th.

Please note that the joint morning service with the Baptist Church, on July 25th, will be at their usual time of 10.30am!

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 13 JUNE

MORNING

Sermon - Hebrews 10:19-25 - "Lean On Me"

EVENING

Sermon - Matthew 25:34-40 - "Deeds and Destiny"

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES

There will be a Bible Study at the Manse, 5 Chambers Place, on Thursday, 17th, at 7.30pm.

As most of you will now know, Joe Hadley passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, 5th June. The funeral will be at Martyrs Church on Thursday, 17th June, at 11.15am, thereafter to the Western Cemetery. We give thanks for Joe's friendship and remember his relatives and friends in our prayers.

The services here on the last Sunday of June, the 27th, will be taken by David Sonju. Alasdair will be preaching in Skye that weekend.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 6 JUNE

MORNING

Sermon - 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 - "Whose Church?"

EVENING

Sermon - Matthew 25:31-33 - "Supreme Court"

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES

We will have two Thursday Bible Studies in June, both at 5 Chambers Place, at 7.30pm on the 10th and 17th.

The Leadership Team will meet on Wednesday, 9th June, 7.30pm at the Manse.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 30 MAY

MORNING

Sermon - Ephesians 2:18 - "Trinity Sunday? Every Sunday!"

EVENING

Sermon - Luke 5:1-11 - "Gone Fishing"

We will be having communion at the evening service today.

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES

The weekly Bible Studies, Thursdays at the Manse, have now finished for the semester, but we may have occasional meetings over June, July and August. Normal service will resume in September.

ADVANCE NOTICE

On Sunday, 6th June, there will be an ecumenical open-air service at 3.00pm in the Cathedral grounds, to celebrate the centenary of the 1910 Edinburgh Missionary Conference and to give thanks for all that flowed from it. If it is wet, this service will be held in Holy Trinity Church.

The next Leadership Team meeting will now be on Wednesday, 9th June, 7.30pm at the Manse.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 23 MAY

MORNING

Sermon - Luke 4:31-5:11 - "Word Clouds"

EVENING

Sermon - Acts 2:1-4 - "Happy Birthday To Us!"

The infant baptisms of Bella and Archie Robertson will take place at the evening service tonight. Kenny and Anna are hosting a potluck meal for friends and family at Martyrs before the service (doors open at 4.00 for set-up, eating around 4.30). Everyone is invited to this bring-and-share. There will be tea as usual after the service.

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES

The weekly Bible Studies, Thursdays at the Manse, have now finished for the semester, but we may have occasional meetings over June, July and August. Normal service will resume in September.

ADVANCE NOTICE

We will have communion at the evening service next Sunday, 30th May.

The next Leadership Team meeting will now be on Wednesday, 9th June, 7.30pm at the Manse.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 16 MAY

MORNING
Sermon - Psalm 104:19-35 - "Whose Beauty Is Past Change"

EVENING
Sermon - Philippians 3:20-21 - "The Body Shop"

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES
The weekly Bible Studies, Thursdays at the Manse, have now finished for the semester, but we may have occasional meetings over June, July and August. Normal service will resume in September.

ADVANCE NOTICE
We will have the infant baptisms of Bella and Archie Robertson at the evening service next week. As usual there will be tea and celebration cake after the service. Kenny and Anna are expecting quite a few family and friends to attend and will be having a potluck meal at Martyrs' before the service, doors open at 4.00, eating around 4.30. A warm invitation is extended to everyone to come to this bring-and-share and make it a congregational event!

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 9 MAY

MORNING

Sermon - Psalm 25:12 - "Sat Nav?"

There will be an opportunity for 'leavers' to share briefly about what they will be doing and/or prayer needs.

EVENING

Sermon - 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 "Not Lost In Translation"

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES

The final Bible Study of the present Thursday series will meet at 5 Chambers Place on 13th May.

ADVANCE NOTICE

The Infant Baptisms of Bella and Archie Robertson will be at the evening service on 23rd May.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 2 MAY

MORNING

Sermon - 1 Peter 2:13-17 - "The X Factor"

EVENING

Sermon - Hebrews 9:28b - "I'll Be Back"

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES

The Thursday Bible Study will meet this week at 11 Kilrymont Place, at 7.30pm. Thanks to Alison for the venue.

St Salvator's String Quartet present a concert of classical favourites in aid of Shelter Box: Disaster Relief, at 6.30pm, on Saturday May 8th, All Saints Church, North St. Tickets £4 (conc. £3) on the door.

Those who will be leaving us soon will have an opportunity to say something at the morning service next Sunday, 9th May. Don't be shy!

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 25 APRIL

MORNING
Sermon: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 - "Getting Your Bearings"
We will have communion at the morning service.

EVENING
Sermon: John 13:34-35 - "Love Actually"
We will be having a pot-luck meal at 4.30pm in Martyrs' Church Hall before the evening service. Doors open from 4pm for setting up.

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES
Thursday Bible study: as normal

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 18 APRIL

MORNING

Led by Warwick Danks

Sermon - Genesis 1 - "Language Instinct?"

EVENING

Led by Dr Grant Macaskill

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES

Thursday Bible study: as normal

ADVANCE NOTICE

On Sunday 25th, we will have communion at the morning service. We will also have a pot-luck meal at 4.30pm in Martyrs' Church Hall before the evening service. Doors open from 4pm for setting up.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 11 APRIL

MORNING

Sermon - Genesis 3:1-7 "Serpent, Screwtape and Slubgob"

EVENING

Sermon - John 3:36a "Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast?"

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES

Thursday Bible study: back to normal on 15th April

Sunday School will not meet today. It resumes on 18th April.

ID returns Monday, 12th April

ADVANCE NOTICE

Alasdair is away next weekend. Our services on the 18th will be taken by Warwick Danks in the morning and Grant Macaskill in the evening.

On Sunday 25th, we will have communion at the morning service. We will also have a pot-luck meal at 4.30 in Martyrs, before the evening service.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 4 APRIL

MORNING

Sermon - John 20:10 - 21:19 - "Scatters Fear and Gloom"

EVENING

Sermon - 2 Timothy 4:6-8 - "Ready To Go"

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES

Thursday Bible study will not meet on 8th April: back to normal on 15th April

Sunday School will meet on 4th but not on 11th April

ID not meeting until 12th April

BRITISH SUMMER TIME STARTS TONIGHT

Remember to put your clocks, watches, phones and other timepieces FORWARD an hour on Saturday night, so you don't turn up late at Church!

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 28 MARCH

MORNING
Sermon -John 12:1-19 - "Because You're Worth It"

EVENING
Sermon - 1 Peter 2:21, and other texts - "Living the Cross"
We will take Communion at this service.

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES
Thursday Bible study will not meet on 1st or 8th April

Sunday School will meet on 4th but not on 11th April.

ID not meeting until 12th April

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 21 MARCH

MORNING

Sermon - Psalm 104 - "Charged with the Grandeur of God"

The morning meeting will include a Treasurer's Statement from Gregor MacDonald.

EVENING

Sermon - Galatians 3:1 - "The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached"

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES

Thursday Bible study will meet at 5 Chambers Place at 7:30.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 14 MARCH

MORNING

Sermon - Psalm 103 - "Glee"

EVENING

Sermon - Colossians 2:14-15; Hebrews 2:14-15 - "War On Terror"

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES

Thursday Bible study will meet at 5 Chambers Place at 7:30.

We are looking for new Sunday School teachers for next year. If you think you might be able to help, please speak to Marissa.

We are also looking for a new Child Protection Co-ordinator. If you want to know more about what this involves, please speak to Stuart Coggins or John Maciver.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY

MORNING

Sermon - John 17:18 - "Jesus: Evangelist"

EVENING

Sermon - Hebrews 7:27 - "This Altars Everything"

We will have Communion at this service.

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES

Thursday Bible study will meet at 5 Chambers Place at 7:30.

Please remember the 24/7 prayer event happening in Holy Trinity this week: info available from Rob.

NEXT SUNDAY

The morning service will be led by Warwick Danks, and the preacher will be one of the team for the CU Events Week, Mark Simpson.

The evening service will be taken by Jon Mackenzie.

Alasdair will be preaching in Ullapool, just beyond civilisation...

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 21 FEBRUARY

MORNING
Sermon - John 1:18 "On Message"

EVENING
Sermon - Matthew 6:16-18 "Fast Forward"

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES
Thursday Bible study will meet at 5 Chambers Place at 7:30.

ID
There is a prayer letter from ID available today. Please be sure you take a copy.

Please remember the 24/7 prayer event happening in Holy Trinity from 21st; info available from Rob.

We will have communion next Sunday evening, 28th.

ADVANCE NOTICE
On Sunday, 7th March in conjunction with the CU's events week, CU Guest Mark Simpson will be speaking at the morning service. If anyone (preferably a student) would like to give a 5-minute testimony, please contact Warwick.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARY

MORNING

Sermon - Luke 15:20-24;10:29-37 - "Home and Away; Neighbours"

EVENING

Sermon - Revelation 19:6-9 - "Eating with Jesus"

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES

Thursday Bible study will meet at 5 Chambers Place at 7:30.

ID

Begins again this Monday, 8 February, 7:45pm.

NEXT SUNDAY

Morning: Wes Parsons, a graduate of Covenant Seminary in St Louis. He and his

wife, Hope, and their two children are currently raising funds to start ministering

with a church in Bogota, Columbia with Mission to the World. Hope is Corrie

Church’s beloved sister.

Evening: Dr Grant Macaskill

ADVANCE NOTICE

James Gregory lecture: Rev Dr David Wilkinson, 'God and the Big Bang', Thursday 18th February, 5.15pm, Younger Hall, North Street.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 31 JANUARY

MORNING
Sermon - Luke 15:11-24 - "Precious Prodigal"

EVENING
Sermon - Revelation 19:6-9 - "Eating with Jesus"

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES
Thursday Bible study will meet at 5 Chambers Place at 7:30.

ID
Will next meet on Monday 8 February.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 24 JANUARY

MORNING
Sermon - Micah 7:18-20 - "Nothing Compares to You"

EVENING
Sermon - Revelation 7:9-17 - "Are You in the Bible?"

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES
The Thursday Bible Study will not meet on the 28 January.

ID
Will next meet on Monday 8 February.

ID Youth Group

Happy new year IDers! Sad news: ID won't start again until Monday 8th February. Gutting, we know, but that's the way of the world. We hope you're looking forward to coming back to play your favourite games and learn a wee bit about Jesus. We've got an action packed term planned. And if you don't like action, we'll have the tuck shop!

Not been to ID before? Don't worry, if you're in S1, S2, S3 or S4 we'd love to see you. Meet us at Holy Trinity Church Hall on Queen's Terrace at 7:45 and if you want you can bring your mates. The more the merrier!

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 17 JANUARY

MORNING

Sermon - Psalm 8:4-5 "God Loves Earthlings"

EVENING Sermon - Revelation 3:22 - "Jesus Loves Church"

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES

The Thursday Bible Study at 5 Chambers Place will meet on the 21st of January, but not on the 28th, and then regularly from the 4th of February.

ID

Not meeting until further notice.

The next event in the interdenominational "Meet the Christian" series will be on Tuesday, 19th January, at 7.30pm, in the Garden Suite of the Scores Hotel. The speaker is Julie Chrystal, a school teacher in West Fife, and among other things she will explore what it means to be a Christian witness in the secular workplace.

ADVANCE NOTICE The next James Gregory lecture in science and religion will be given by Revd Dr David Wilkinson of Durham, at 5.15pm on Thursday, 18 February, in the Younger Hall, North Street. The title is "God and the Big Bang". More information nearer the time

ANNOUNCEMENTS, SUNDAY 10 JANUARY

MORNING

Sermon - John 14:16-17a - "The Right Spirit"

(Sunday School resumes today.)

EVENING

Sermon - Revelation 4:2 - "A Higher Throne"

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES

The Thursday Bible Study at 5 Chambers Place will meet on the 14th and 21st of January, but not on the 28th, and then regularly from the 4th of February.

ID

Not meeting until further notice.