Sunday 2nd February

Gift Day leaflets & envelopes are available at Abbey & Dirleton and they can be handed in at any Abbey or Dirleton service or to the church office.

Messy Church today from 4-6pm in St Andrew Blackadder.

Joint meeting of Abbey and Dirleton Kirk Sessions in Abbey Church on

Monday 3 February at 7.00pm.

Abbey Guild - Joint meeting Tuesday 4 February at 2.30pm in St Andrew Blackadder. Tearfund – Faith Brennan. All are very welcome.

Dirleton Prayer Service is on Wednesday 10.00am in the hall, followed by coffee – all very welcome.

Bethany Care Shelter There will be a short meeting after church on Sunday 9th February to organise the meals for homeless people at the Bethany Care Shelter. Anyone willing to help please come along, or if unable to come to the meeting, contact Dorothy Kirkpatrick or Joyce at the office.

The dates are 25 February, 20 March and 31 March.

Traidcraft goods will be available at Abbey next Sunday, 9 February.

Articles for inclusion in the next Abbey & Dirleton Newsletters should be emailed or handed in by 10 February.

Newsletters will be available for distribution on Sunday 23 February.

Regal will meet as usual at 12 noon on Thursday 13 February.

The listed speaker Malcolm Baker is unable to attend.

Richard Bell will substitute with a talk about the History of The North British Rubber Company.

There will be a soup and sandwich lunch after the talk. All welcome.

Safeguarding Training Course on Saturday 1 March, 9.30–12.30 in Haddington West Church. Information on notice boards or further information & booking forms available from the church office.

We welcome all visitors today.

To use the loop system, set hearing aids at ‘T’ position.

Ramped access to Abbey Church & halls links the High Street entrance

with the Church Road door

 Sunday 2^nd February 2014

WORLD CHURCH SUNDAY & GIFT DAY

  9.30 am         Morning Worship, Dirleton

                        Reading: John 4:1-26 (p.1066) - Shona Collins

                                 CH4 65 Jubilate, everybody

                                 CH4 243 Touch the earth lightly

                                 CH4 251 I, the Lord of sea and sky

                        Followed by tea/coffee in the hall

10.30 am         Morning Worship, Abbey

Guest Speaker: Rev Willie McPherson, The Vine Trust

                        Sunday School & Crèche for children under 4

                        Reading: John 4:1-26 (p.1066) - Dorothy Kirkpatrick

                                 MP 379 Jesus shall reign where’er the sun

                                 MP 734 We really want to thank you, Lord

                                 MP 806 Beauty for brokenness

                                 MP 857 I, the Lord of sea and sky

                        Followed by tea/coffee in the new hall

  3.00 pm        Services in Abbey & Fidra Care Homes, led by Abbey Guild

Minister: Revd Dr David Graham

Pastoral Assistant: Robert Kane

Church blog: dirletonabbey.blogspot.co.uk

Facebook Group: Abbey & Dirleton (facebook.com/groups/412367835538768)

Church of Scotland: Abbey Church, North Berwick Scottish Charity – No SC004761       Dirleton Parish Church Scottish Charity – No SC004533

Sunday 26th January

House Group meets on Tuesday 28 January at 7.30pm at 11 Ben Sayers Park. Just come along, all are welcome

Dirleton Prayer Service is on Wednesday 10.00am in the hall, followed by coffee – all very welcome.

Inspire Prayer gathering on Friday 31 January at 10.30am in Abbey old hall.

All very welcome.

World Church Sunday is next Sunday 2 February when there will be a speaker from Vine Trust.

For our Gift Day Abbey & Dirleton will be supporting the following charities:

·            Vine Trust

A Christian charity enabling volunteers to make a real difference to some of the poorest children in many countries in the world.

·            Inspire

North Berwick Christian Youth Trust enables local churches to engage with & reach out to young people with links to schools & community groups

·            Crossreach

The Church of Scotland’s own social care agency providing care and support for thousands of people every day of the year.

·            Kalimpong

Giving practical help and support to our twinned McFarlane Memorial Church in North India.

Gift Day leaflets & envelopes will be available at Abbey & Dirleton next Sunday and they can be handed in at any Abbey or Dirleton service or to the church office.

Bethany Care Shelter There will be a short meeting after church on Sunday 9th February to organise the meals for homeless people at the Bethany Care Shelter. Anyone willing to help please come along, or if unable to come to the meeting, contact Dorothy Kirkpatrick (89 2074) or Joyce at the office.

The dates are 25 February, 20 March and 31 March.

Safeguarding Training Course on Saturday 1 March, 9.30–12.30 in Haddington West Church. Information on notice boards or further information & booking forms available from the church office.

Sunday 26^th January 2014

Morning services today led by Bob Kane

Morning theme: ‘Look back in wonder’

  9.30 am         Morning Worship, Dirleton

                        Reading: Psalm 116:7-14 (p.615)

                                       Matthew 5:13-20 (p.969) – James Harrold

                                 CH4 127 O worship the King

                                 CH4 549 How deep the Father’s love for us

                                 CH4 739 The Church’s one foundation

                        Followed by tea/coffee in the hall

10.30 am         Morning Worship, Abbey

                        Sunday School & Crèche for children under 4

                        Reading: Psalm 116:7-14 (p.615)

                                       Matthew 5:13-20 (p.969) – Michael Weaver

                                 Introit: Take heart and praise our God

                                 MP 528 O worship the King

                                 MP 493 O come. O come, Emmanuel

                                 MP 988 How deep the Father’s love for us

                                 MP 640 The Church’s one foundation

                        Followed by tea/coffee in the new hall

Minister: Revd Dr David Graham

Pastoral Assistant: Robert Kane 

Church blog: dirletonabbey.blogspot.co.uk

Facebook Group: Abbey & Dirleton (facebook.com/groups/412367835538768)

  

We welcome all visitors today.

To use the loop system, set hearing aids at ‘T’ position.

Ramped access to Abbey Church & halls links the High Street entrance

with the Church Road door

Church of Scotland: Abbey Church, North Berwick Scottish Charity – No SC004761       Dirleton Parish Church Scottish Charity – No SC004533

Sunday 19th January

NBHS Personal Search Week will start with a service this evening at 6.00pm in North Berwick High School.

Abbey Guild  meets on Tuesday 21 January at 7.30pm in Abbey hall. Blythswood Care – Margaret Tooth. All are very welcome – do come & join us.

Dirleton Prayer Service is on Wednesday 10.00am in the hall, followed by coffee – all very welcome.

Annual Malawi Coffee Morning is on Saturday 15 February from 10.00am -12noon in the Hope Rooms. Donations of baking, bric a brac, etc would be welcome and can be handed in from 9.00am.

Dirleton Flower Team - Calling all existing and budding flower arrangers -please join us for a chat about Dirleton church flowers along with a cuppa and cake on Tuesday 21 January at 10.30am at Beech House, 40 the Village, Archerfield.  Whether you can create the perfect pedestal or pop a Tesco’s bunch in a vase, all and any help would be welcomed.

Safeguarding Training Course on Saturday 1 March, 9.30–12.30 in Haddington West Church. Information on notice boards or further information & booking forms available from the church office.

  

We welcome all visitors today.

To use the loop system, set hearing aids at ‘T’ position.

Ramped access to Abbey Church & halls links the High Street entrance

with the Church Road door

 Sunday 19^th January 2014

Morning theme: ‘Jesus meets Street Traders’

  9.30 am         Morning Worship, Dirleton

                        Reading: John 2:13-25 (p.1065) – Peter Kimber

                                 CH4 200 Christ is made the sure foundation

                                 CH4 253 Inspired by love and anger

                                 CH4 360 Jesus Christ is waiting

                        Followed by tea/coffee in the hall

10.30 am         Morning Worship, Abbey

                        Sunday School & Crèche for children under 4

                        Reading: John 2:13-25 (p.1065) – Isabel Smith

                                 Introit: Father, we love you

                                 MP 731 We love the place, O God

                                 MP 224 He who would valiant be

                                 MP 73 Christ is made the sure foundation

                                 Jesus Christ is waiting

                        Followed by tea/coffee in the new hall

  

Minister: Revd Dr David Graham

Pastoral Assistant: Robert Kane

Church Office  (892800

  

Church blog: dirletonabbey.blogspot.co.uk

Facebook Group: Abbey & Dirleton (facebook.com/groups/412367835538768)

  

Church of Scotland: Abbey Church, North Berwick Scottish Charity – No SC004761       Dirleton Parish Church Scottish Charity – No SC004533

Sunday 12th January

Christmas Offerings amounted to Abbey £1086, Dirleton £400 divided equally between Edinburgh Direct Aid and East Lothian Food Bank.

Thank you to all who contributed.

Please note the Food Bank does not require any donations of food from now until March. Thanks to your generosity, they have enough supplies for winter.

House Group restarts on Tuesday 14 January at 7.30pm at 11 Ben Sayers Park. Just come along, all are welcome.

Dirleton Prayer Service is on Wednesday 10.00am in the hall, followed by coffee – all very welcome.

North Berwick Day Centre Coffee Morning (in aid of the minibus) is on Saturday 18 January from 10.00am -12noon in the Hope Rooms. Donations of baking, bric a brac, etc would be welcome and can be handed in from 9.00am.

NBHS Personal Search Week will start with a service on Sunday 19 January at 6.00pm in North Berwick High School.

  

We welcome all visitors today.

To use the loop system, set hearing aids at ‘T’ position.

Ramped access to Abbey Church & halls links the High Street entrance

with the Church Road door

 Sunday 12^th January 2014

Morning theme: Jesus meets ......A Bride & Groom

  9.30 am         Morning Worship, Dirleton

                        Reading: John 2:1-11 (p.1064) – Aileen Walker

                                 CH4 336 Christ is our light

                                 CH4 221 Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise

                                 CH4 154 O Lord my God, how great thou art

                        Followed by tea/coffee in the hall

10.30 am         Morning Worship, Abbey

                        Sunday School & Crèche for children under 4

                        Reading: John 2:1-11 (p.1064) – John Guy

                                 Introit: Like a river glorious

                                 MP 584 Saviour again to Thy dear name we raise

                                 MP 167 Give me oil in my lamp

                                 MP 484 Now dawns the Sun of righteousness

                                 MP 506 O Lord my God, how great thou art

                        Followed by tea/coffee in the new hall

   3.30 pm        Service in Astley House Care Home

  

Minister: Revd Dr David Graham

Pastoral Assistant: Robert Kane

Church Office  (892800

Church blog: dirletonabbey.blogspot.co.uk

Facebook Group: Abbey & Dirleton (facebook.com/groups/412367835538768)

Church of Scotland: Abbey Church, North Berwick Scottish Charity – No SC004761       Dirleton Parish Church Scottish Charity – No SC004533