​CALL TO WORSHIP

PSALM 46 (a) 1-7,10  |  Sing Psalms
God is our refuge and our strength, our ever-present aid;
And therefore, though the earth gives way, we will not be afraid. 

PRAYER

PSALM 2:1-5, 10-12  |  Sing Psalms
Why do the heathen nations rage? Why do the peoples plot in vain?

SCRIPTURE READING  |  Acts 22:22 – 23:11

SERMON  |  “When the battle rages.”  |  Rev. Paul Gibson

PRAYER

PSALM 121  |  Sing Psalms
I lift up my eyes to the hills – where am I to look for my aid? My help comes to me from the LORD, By whom earth and heaven were made.

BENEDICTION

CALL TO WORSHIP  |  Psalm 135:1-3
Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord, give praise, O servants of the Lord, who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God! Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing to his name, for it is pleasant.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

PSALM 122  |  Scottish Psalter

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Most holy and merciful Father, we acknowledge and confess in your presence that we have a nature that is prone to evil and slow to do good. You alone know how often we have sinned, even in the last week - in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. O Lord, we are ashamed for every way in which we have displeased you, and we ask you to have mercy upon us. Teach us to hate our errors, cleanse us from our secret faults, and forgive our sins for the sake of your dear Son, our Saviour. And, O most holy and loving Father, please, we pray, send your purifying grace into our hearts, that from now on we may live in your light and walk in your ways in obedience to the commandments of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord.
Amen.

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS  |  1 Tim 2:3-6
God our Saviour, desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man[a] Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all.

SCRIPTURE READING  |  Jeremiah 29:1-24,  1 Peter 1

SERMON  |  "Living as Aliens in a Fallen World."  |  Rev Robert Walker

PRAYER AND LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come,
your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen

HYMN 568  |  Praise!

Church of God, elect and glorious,
holy nation, chosen race;
called as God’s own special people,
royal priests and heirs of grace:
know the purpose of your calling,
show to all his mighty deeds;
tell of love which knows no limits,
grace which meets all human needs.


God has called you out of darkness
into his most marvellous light;
brought his truth to life within you,
turned your blindness into sight.
Let your light so shine around you
that God’s name be glorified;
and all find fresh hope and purpose
in Christ Jesus crucified.


Once you were an alien people,
strangers to God’s heart of love;
but he brought you home in mercy,
citizens of Heaven above.
Let his love flow out to others,
let them feel a Father’s care;
that they too may know his welcome
and his countless blessings share.


Church of God, elect and holy,
be the people he intends;
strong in faith and swift to answer
each command your master sends:
royal priests, fulfil your calling
through your sacrifice and prayer;
give your lives in joyful service –
sing his praise, his love declare.

BENEDICTION  |  2 Thess 3:16

CALL TO WORSHIP
O Lord, you are my God;
I will exalt you; I will praise your name,
for you have done wonderful things,
plans formed of old, faithful and sure.  Isaiah 25:1

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

PSALM 145:1-10 (Second Version)  |  Scottish Psalter

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Most merciful Father, our Creator and Judge, we acknowledge and confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed. We have not loved you with all our heart, and we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. We earnestly repent and are truly sorry for all our sins. For your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us and strengthen us to serve and obey you in lives wholly renewed by your Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS  |  John 3:16

SCRIPTURE READING  |  Isaiah 33

SERMON  |  Rev Robert Walker 

PRAYER AND LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever.
Amen

PSALM 45(a):1-6  |  Sing Psalms

BENEDICTION

CALL TO WORSHIP

PSALM 130  |  Sing Psalms
LORD, from the depths I call to you; Lord, hear me from on high. 

CONFESSION OF SIN
“Our Father in heaven, we thank You that You have so graciously called us to be the sheep of Your pasture. Yet we confess that our natural inclination is to wander far from You. You have loved us with an everlasting love and made Your covenant promise with us, but because of our sin and unbelief we find it hard to trust You and often choose to live according to our own wisdom and understanding. You faithfully make us lie down in green pastures, yet we often seek after things that cannot satisfy. Have mercy upon us, we pray. Create in us a pure heart and renew a right spirit within us. Forgive our many sins and lead us in the everlasting way, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.”  

ASSURANCE OF GOD'S PARDON  |  John 3:16-19

SCRIPTURE READING  |  Acts 21:37 - 22:21

SERMON  |  “A Testimony to Remember.”  |  Rev. Paul Gibson

PRAYER

PSALM 126  |  Sing Psalms 
When Zion’s fortunes God restored, it was a dream come true.
 
BENEDICTION

CALL TO WORSHIP

PSALM 105:1-11, 41-45
Give thanks to the LORD GOD and call on his name

PRAYER

CONFESSION OF FAITH
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
 
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
 
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
 
SCRIPTURE READING  |  Acts 21:27-36

SERMON  |  “If they persecuted me…”  |  Rev. Paul Gibson

PRAYER

PSALM 34:1-9
At all times I will bless the LORD

BENEDICTION

CALL TO WORSHIP  |  Psalm 126:1-3

PSALM 32:1-8  |  Sing Psalms
How blessed the one who has received forgiveness for his sin! Whose sins are covered from God’s face, Whose debt is cancelled in God’s grace; there’s no deceit in him.

PRAYER

CONFESSION OF SIN
“Our Father in heaven, you have graciously filled our lives with so many wonderful things. You have blessed us with friends, family and a level of wealth that most people in this world can scarce imagine. We confess that we are prone to love your good gifts more than we love you - worshipping that which is created instead of worshipping our Creator. Help us, we pray, to recognise the idols in our lives, to repent of our sin and to set Jesus Christ apart as Lord in our hearts. Forgive our sins and guide us in paths of righteousness - that we might live to the honour and praise of our Saviour and Lord in all the days to come, Amen.”

ASSURANCE OF GOD'S PARDON  |  Romans 3:23-26

SCRIPTURE READING  |  Acts 21:17-26

SERMON  |  “A Man Worth Following.”  |  Rev Paul Gibson

PSALM 122  |  Sing Psalms
“To the LORD’s house!” they were calling, and with joy I went with them.

BENEDICTION

CALL TO WORSHIP  |  Psalm 135:1-4


PSALM 135:1-6; 13-21  |  Sing Psalms
Praise the LORD, all you his servants! 
 
PRAYER

CONFESSION OF SIN
 “Our Father in heaven, we thank you that in Jesus Christ our Lord you have brought us from death to life and from darkness to light. Yet we confess that even during this past week, we have not always walked by the Spirit or lived in the light, but have instead been driven by the desires of the flesh. Have mercy on us, we pray and forgive all of our sins. Cleanse us from evil by the blood of our Saviour and fill us with Your Spirit, that we might live distinct lives which are worthy of the gospel. For we ask it in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and for His sake,”

Amen.
 
ASSURANCE OF PARDON  |  Psalm 103: 8-13
 
SCRIPTURE READING  |  Acts 21: 1-16
 
SERMON  |  “The Good, the Bad & the Exemplary.”  |  Rev Paul Gibson    

PSALM 67  |  Sing Psalms
God be merciful and bless us; shine upon us with your face
 
BENEDICTION

CALL TO WORSHIP
 
PSALM 91:1-8, 14-16  |  Sing Psalms
The one whose dwelling is with God Most High,
In the Almighty’s shadow safe will rest. 
 
PRAYER
 
CONFESSION OF SIN
“Our Father in heaven, You have loved us with an everlasting love and set us on a path of righteousness for your own name’s sake. Yet we have often strayed from that path and sinned against you in thought, word and deed. We confess that we have disobeyed your commandments, been slow to pray and have failed to loved you with all of our heart and soul and mind. Forgive our sins, we pray and cleanse us from all that is displeasing in Your sight. Transform our lives by the renewing of our minds and strengthen us by Your Spirit, that we might live distinct and godly lives in the coming days. For we ask all of this, in the great name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen."
 
ASSURANCE OF GOD’S PARDON  |  Romans 6:26
 
SCRIPTURE READING  |  Hebrews 11: 32-40

SERMON  |   “Faith Stands Firm (come what may).”  |  Rev. Paul Gibson
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PRAYER

PSALM 14  |  Sing Psalms
The fool speaks in his heart; “There is no God,” he says.
They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; none walk in godly ways.
 
BENEDICTION

CALL TO WORSHIP

PSALM 116 (1-9)  |  Sing Psalms
I love the LORD because he heard my voice; He listened when I cried to him for aid

PRAYER

CONFESSION OF FAITH    The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God, the Father| Almighty,
the Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ,
His only Son, our Lord:
Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell.
The third day He arose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty,
whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting,
Amen.

SCRIPTURE READING  |  Mark 15:1-41,  Romans 5:6-11
                 
SERMON  |  “The Greatest Love.”  |  Rev. Paul Gibson

PRAYER

HOLY COMMUNION

PSALM 116 (12-19)  |  Sing Psalms
How can I thank the LORD for all he’s done? With gratitude salvation’s cup I’ll raise.

BENEDICTION

CALL TO WORSHIP

PSALM 46 (a) 1-6; 8-11  |  Sing Psalms
 
PRAYER

CALL TO CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN  |  Galatians 5:22
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CONFESSION OF SIN
“Our Father, we confess that our lives have often been a poor reflection of the work of your Holy Spirit with us. We have been lacking in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. We confess that at times we have given ‘an opportunity for the flesh’ and have not been focused on pleasing you and living for your glory. Have mercy upon us and forgive our sins, we pray. Fill us with your Spirit and grant us the grace to produce fruit in keeping with repentance, such that the whole of our lives would be a testimony to your grace in the gospel. For we ask it in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

ASSURANCE OF GOD'S PARDON  |  from Psalm 130

SCRIPTURE READING  | Hebrews 11:32-35, Judges 7

SERMON  |  “Victorious Through Faith.”  |  Rev. Paul Gibson

PRAYER

PSALM 110

BENEDICTION

CALL TO WORSHIP

PSALM 98:1-4, 7-9  |  Sing Psalms

PRAYER

CONFESSION OF FAITH  |  APOSTLES' CREED 
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
the Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ,
His only Son, our Lord:
Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell.
The third day He arose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty,
whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting, Amen.

SCRIPTURE READING  |  Hebrews 11:29-31,  Exodus 14:19-31

SERMON  |  “Hallmarks of Faith.”  |  Rev. Paul Gibson

PRAYER

PSALM 136:1-26  |  Sing Psalms

BENEDICTION

CALL TO WORSHIP
 
PSALM 13
Lord from the depths I call to you; Lord, hear me from on high, And give attention to my voice when I for mercy cry.
 
PRAYER 
 
READING OF THE BEATITUDES (MATTHEW 5)
 
CONFESSION OF SIN
“Merciful God and our Father in heaven, we thank for your grace in the gospel and the new life which you have given to us through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. But we confess that our lives are often a poor reflection of all that He describes in the sermon on the mount. Instead of mourning over sin, we have been casual and complacent about it. Instead of hungering and thirsting for righteousness, we have preferred to chase after that which brings instant gratification. Whereas we are called to be pure in heart, we have allowed ourselves to be drawn towards that which is impure. Please have mercy upon us and forgive our many sins. Cleanse our hearts, we pray, and sanctify us in your truth – that we might be renewed in our faith, know the joy of our salvation and represent you well in the coming days. For we ask it all in Christ’s name, Amen."
 
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
“Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned – every one – to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
Isaiah 53:4-6
 
SCRIPTURE READING              Isaiah 26

PRAYER
 
PSALM 23 (PSALTER)
The LORD’s my shepherd, I’ll not want. He makes me down to lie. In pastures green: he leadeth me the quiet waters by.
 
BENEDICTION 
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CALL TO WORSHIP 

PSALM 103:1-14   |  Sing Psalms  
Praise God, my soul! With all my heart, Let me exalt his holy name. Forget not all his benefits; His praise, my soul, in song proclaim.

PRAYER

​READING OF THE LAW

CONFESSION OF SIN
“Our Father in heaven, we confess that we have broken your commandments in thought, word and deed; by the things we have done and the things we have left undone. We acknowledge that we are sinners in need of your grace. That we are prone to wander from your narrow path. And so we pray that you would have mercy upon us, that you would forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. For we ask it in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and according to His finished work, Amen.” 

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S PARDON: 
“If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”; “For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.”
(1 John 1:8-9; Psalm 103: 11-12)

SCRIPTURE READING  |  Acts 2:1-2; Psalm 122

RECORDED SERMON  |  “Let us go to the house of the LORD!"  |  Rev. Paul Gibson
The sermon will publish here shortly after the service has ended. It will also be available at this link - www.sermonaudio.com

PRAYER 

PSALM 122  |  Sing Psalms  
​"To the LORD’s house!” they were calling and with joy I went with them. Now at last our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem.

BENEDICTION

CALL TO WORSHIP | Psalm 98: 1-­‐7

PSALM 93   |  Sing Psalms  |  Tune - St. Magnus

PRAYER

• Adoration (Praising God for who He is)
• Confession (Confessing our sins to God)
• Thanksgiving (Giving thanks to God for all He has given and continues to give)
• Supplication (Pleading His help, presence, and power – especially for the people of God on the Lord’s Day)

CONFESSION OF FAITH
I believe in God, the Father almighty, 
creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, 
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate, 
was crucified, died, and was buried; 
he descended to hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. 
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, 
the holy catholic church, 
the communion of saints, 
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, 
and the life everlasting. Amen.


SCRIPTURE READING  |  Hebrews 11:24-28

RECORDED SERMON  |  “The God-Centred Life."  |  Rev. Paul Gibson
The sermon is scheduled to publish here in time for worship at 11am. It will also be available at this link - www.sermonaudio.com

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
Pray that:

• God would pour out His Spirit, granting repentance, faith and zeal for His glory as the word is preached on the Lord’s Day.
• Those attending Christianity Explored would be blessed with faith in Christ.
• The Scottish Government’s proposed Hate Crime legislation would not be passed and that freedom to believe and preach the truth of the gospel and all of God’s word would be protected.
• Those who are unwell in our fellowship at this time would be comforted, healed and encouraged by the promises of God.
• Rev. Paul Murray (Kinloch) & Rev. Robin Gray (Gardenstown) would know God’s blessing in their respective ministries and that many would come to saving knowledge of Christ through the preaching of the word.
• Our return to corporate worship on 2nd August would go smoothly, that God would be glorified and that we would be truly refreshed by the power of His Spirit.

PSALM 14  |  Sing Psalms  |  Tune - Bucer
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BENEDICTION
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to    the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever, Amen.”
​Ephesians 3:20-­‐21

CALL TO WORSHIP | Psalm 107:1-3

PSALM 93   |  Scottish Psalter  |  Tune - Stroudwater

PRAYER

• Adoration (Praising God for who He is)
• Confession (Confessing our sins to God)
• Thanksgiving (Giving thanks to God for all He has given and continues to give)
• Supplication (Pleading His help, presence, and power – especially for the people of God on the Lord’s Day)

CONFESSION OF SIN 
“Have mercy on us, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out our transgressions. Wash us thoroughly from our iniquity, and cleanse us from our sin. For we know our transgressions, and our sin is ever before us. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Restore to us the joy of our salvation, and uphold us with a willing spirit, for we ask it all in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

ASSURANCE OF PARDON
“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103)

SCRIPTURE READING  |  Genesis 11:1-9

RECORDED SERMON  |  “Towering Ambitions."  |  Rev. David Randall Snr
The sermon is scheduled to publish here in time for worship at 11am. It will also be available at this link - www.sermonaudio.com

TIME OF INTERCESSORY PRAYER

PSALM 9:7-1  |  Scottish Psalter  |  Dunfermline
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BENEDICTION
​“To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory forever and ever, Amen.”

CALL TO WORSHIP | Psalm 29:1-2

PSALM 29   | Sing Psalms | Tune - St Denio

PRAYER

• Adoration (Praising God for who He is)
• Confession (Confessing our sins to God)
• Thanksgiving (Giving thanks to God for all He has given and continues to give)
• Supplication (Pleading His help, presence, and power – especially for the people of God on the Lord’s Day)

CONFESSION OF FAITH
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.

SCRIPTURE READING |  Isaiah 42:1-9,  Mark 1:1-15

RECORDED SERMON |  “The Baptism of Christ:  Repentance, Commission and Comfort.”  | Mr. Neil White
The sermon should publish here in time for worship at 11am. It will also be available at this link - www.sermonaudio.com​

TIME OF INTERCESSORY PRAYER

PSALM 80(a):1-7  |  Sing Psalms  |  St Andrew (Throne)
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BENEDICTION
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you, this day and evermore, Amen.”

CALL TO WORSHIP | Psalm 28

PSALM 28:1-­2, 6-9   | Sing Psalms | Tune - Walton

PRAYER

• Adoration (Praising God for who He is)
• Confession (Confessing our sins to God)
• Thanksgiving (Giving thanks to God for all He has given and continues to give)
• Supplication (Pleading His help, presence, and power – especially for the people of God on the Lord’s Day)

CONFESSION OF FAITH
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.

SCRIPTURE READING |  Genesis 50:15-26,  Hebrews 11:22

RECORDED SERMON |  “The Focus of Faith.” | Rev. Paul Gibson
The sermon should publish here in time for worship at 11am. It will also be available at this link - www.sermonaudio.com

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
Pray that:

• God would pour out His Spirit, granting repentance, faith and zeal for His glory as the word is preached on the Lord’s Day.
• Those attending Christianity Explored would be blessed with faith in Christ.
• Those who have become unemployed as a result of Covid-­‐19 would find work.
• The Government would protect the freedom of the Christian religion in Scotland and continue to uphold the church’s liberty to govern its own affairs under God.
• Teachers and pupils would be refreshed and rested over the summer and that there wouldn’t be any further disruption to the school curriculum.
• The people of Hong Kong would retain a freedom of speech and that the church in China would remain strong and be protected in the face of increasing persecution by the Communist regime.
• Adam would know God’s blessing and help as he continues to preach the gospel in Central Asia.
• Caroline would be safe and refreshed as she returns home from overseas.
• Our Minister, Paul, would be refreshed and well rested during two weeks of annual leave.

PSALM 105:1-3, 37-45  |  Sing Psalms  |  Tune - Walther
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BENEDICTION
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13

CALL TO WORSHIP | Psalm 24:7-­‐10

PSALM 24: 1-­‐8   | Sing Psalms | Tune - Nativity

PRAYER

• Adoration (Praising God for who He is)
• Confession (Confessing our sins to God)
• Thanksgiving (Giving thanks to God for all He has given and continues to give)
• Supplication (Pleading His help, presence, and power – especially for the people of God on the Lord’s Day)

CONFESSION OF SIN
“Have mercy on us, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out our transgressions. Wash us thoroughly from our iniquity, and cleanse us from our sin. For we know our transgressions, and our sin is ever before us. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Restore to us the joy of our salvation, and uphold us with a willing spirit, for we ask it all in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

ASSURANCE OF PARDON
“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103)

SCRIPTURE READING |  Genesis 47:29 -­ 48:22,  Hebrews 11:21

RECORDED SERMON |  “Faith in Death.” | Rev. Paul Gibson
The sermon should automatically publish here in time for worship at 11am. It will also be available at this link - www.sermonaudio.com

​PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
Pray that:

• God would pour out His Spirit, granting repentance, faith and zeal for His glory as the word is preached on the Lord’s Day.
• Those attending Christianity Explored would be blessed with faith in Christ.
• Those who have become unemployed as a result of Covid-­‐19 would find work.
• The Government would be brought to fear the Lord and be wise in its response to Covid-­‐19.
• Those whose medical treatment and operations have been postponed due to Covid-­‐19 would be kept well and restored in due season.
• Teachers and pupils would be refreshed and rested over the summer and that there wouldn’t be any further disruption to schooling.
• Churches would be wise and faithful as they return to gathering on the Lord’s Day in weeks to come.
• That God’s Spirit would be at work causing many to seek Christ following these days of such disruption.
• Ministers suffering with stress and depression would be helped and strengthened by God.

PSALM 148: 1-­‐8  |  Sing Psalms  |  Tune - Stuttgart
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BENEDICTION
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”

CALL TO WORSHIP | Psalm 66:1-4

PSALM 66:1-7, 18-20  | Sing Psalms | Tune - Diademata

PRAYER

• Adoration (Praising God for who He is and what He is like/His attributes),
• Confession (Confessing our sins to God)
• Thanksgiving (Giving thanks to God for all He has given and continues to give)
• Supplication (Requesting His help, presence, leading and provision – especially for the people of God in our time of worship on the Lord’s Day)

CONFESSION OF FAITH
I believe in God, the Father almighty, 
creator of heaven and earth.
 
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, 
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate, 
was crucified, died, and was buried; 
he descended to hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. 
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
 
I believe in the Holy Spirit, 
the holy catholic church, 
the communion of saints, 
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, 
and the life everlasting. Amen.

SCRIPTURE READING | Genesis 25:19-28, Genesis 27:1,  Hebrews 11:20

RECORDED SERMON | “From Failings to Faithfulness.” | Rev. Paul Gibson
The sermon should automatically publish here in time for worship at 11am. It will also be available at this link - www.sermonaudio.com

​PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
Pray that:

• God’s blessing to fall upon His people as they hear the word preached on the Lord’s Day -­‐ in Perth, Scotland and throughout the world.
• Wisdom for the Session as we discuss the way forward -­‐ out of and beyond lock-­‐down.
• Those attending Christianity Explored.
• Those who have become unemployed as a result of Covid-­‐19.
• Our Prime Minister, First Minister, the Queen and Royal Family.
• Wisdom for the Government as it continues to progress Brexit.
• The sex education agenda of Holyrood to be repented of and overturned and that Christian teachers and politicians would have the opportunity and courage to stand against it.
• The present and future well-­‐being of children who have suffered greatly during this time.

PSALM 23:1-6  |  Scottish Psalter  |  Tune - Crimond
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BENEDICTION
​“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

​CALL TO WORSHIP | Psalm 100

PSALM 100 | Scottish Psalter | Tune - Old 100th

PRAYER

• Adoration (Praising God for who He is and what He is like/His attributes),
• Confession (Confessing our sins to God)
• Thanksgiving (Giving thanks to God for all He has given and continues to give)
• Supplication (Requesting His help, presence, leading and provision – especially for the people of God in our time of worship on the Lord’s Day)

CONFESSION OF SIN
“Our Father, we thank you that through Jesus Christ our Lord you have brought us from death to life. Yet we confess that we often live as if we are still dead in sin. Our old habits die hard. Our thoughts are impure, our desires ungodly and our actions often betray your commandments. Have mercy upon us, we pray. Forgive these and all of our sins. Help us to walk in the light, casting off everything that hinders the life which you have purposed for us and to count all things as rubbish in order that we may gain Christ and be found in Him. For we pray in His glorious name, Amen.”

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S PARDON
“The LORD builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the outcasts of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds. Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure.” (Psalm 147)

SCRIPTURE READING | Genesis 18:1-­15,  Hebrews 11:11-­12

RECORDED SERMON | “The Power of Faith.” | Rev. Paul Gibson
The sermon should automatically publish here in time for worship at 11am. It will also be available at this link - www.sermonaudio.com

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
Pray that:

• God would grant repentance, faith, comfort and encouragement to many as they hear the word proclaimed on the Lord’s Day.
• Our Government would come to fear the Lord and obey His commandments.
• The church in China would know God’s protection and that the intensifying persecution by the communist regime would be turned back.
• Justice would prevail in the case of Christians in Burkina Faso following the destruction of many churches there.
• God would bless the work of Middle East Reformed Fellowship and the work of Gurnam and Julia Singh at the International Evangelical Church in Limassol, Cyprus.
• God would bless and give wisdom to the Christian Institute as they fight for the protection of Christians and Christian freedoms in the United Kingdom.
• Those attending our Christianity Explored course online would come to know Christ as Lord and Saviour.
• The children and parents watching/listening to Debbie’s bible story each week would be blessed and brought to faith in Christ.
• The community of Tulloch and the people of Perth would see through this pandemic their own fragility, their sin and their great need of the Saviour.

PSALM 25:1-9  |  Sing Psalms  |  Tune - Walton (see Psalm 28 in the App.)
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BENEDICTION
“Amen.”