ABERDEEN ST MARK’S CHURCH OF SCOTLAND

Sunday 26 January, 2014 THE LIFE OF JESUS

Tempted? Follow me!

I am your God, let nothing terrify you

WELCOME Call to Worship Praise: CH4: 356 Meekness and majesty Prayers Children’s talk: Tricky situations. Praise: CH4: 564 Jesus loves me! this I know Reading: Isaiah 41: 8-14 (page 591) Praise: CH4: 191 Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed

you Reading: Matthew 4: 1-11 (page 791) Sermon: Tempting fear. Praise: SOGP: 33 God forgave my sin God forgave my sin in Jesus’ name I’ve been born again in Jesus’ name, and in Jesus’ name I come to you to share His love as He told me to: He said, “Freely, freely you have received, Freely, freely give!

Go in my name and because you believe

others will know that I live.” All power is given in Jesus’ name in earth and heaven in Jesus’ name and in Jesus’ name I come to you to share His power as he told me to:

Prayers of Thanksgiving and for the World Praise: CH4: 512 To God be the glory, great things he hath done Benediction

Forthcoming Services

Sunday 26 January 5.00pm Ascension Sunday 2 February 11.00am Morning Worship Homelessness and Poverty

Action Sunday Sunday 9 February 11.00am Morning Worship 6.30pm O.A.K. Evening Service

at Crown Terrace Methodist Church.

Sunday 16 February 11.00am Morning Worship Sunday 23 February 11.00am Morning Worship Fair Trade Sunday

Church Family News .

1. Prayer Diary. The February Prayer Diary is available in the

Vestibule today.

2. Ascension. The Ascension Service will take place this evening at 5.00pm

3. Drama Group. The Drama Group meet tonight at 6.30pm after the Ascension Service.

4. The Kirk Session is asked to remain behind after the service for a short meeting.

5. The Social Committee is asked to remain behind after the service for a short meeting.

6. The Guild of Friendship meets at 2.15pm tomorrow afternoon when Ian Lord “returns”. All welcome.

7. The Strollers meet again on Tuesday, 28 January, outside the TSB, Holburn Junction at 10.00am. All welcome

8. Poverty and Homelessness Action Week. A service is being held in Queen Street Church Chapel on Wednesday, 29 January at 2.30pm to mark Poverty and Homelessness Action Week. All welcome

9. St. Mark’s Social Committee is holding “A Scots Nicht” on Saturday 1 February, from 7.00pm - 9.30pm. There will be entertainment, a Sing-a-Long and a free raffle. The menu will include Haggis & Neeps, Mince & Skirlie, Mashed Tatties, Macaroni Cheese, Trifle & Ice Cream, all for just £6.00. Tickets available from members of the Committee.

10. The O.A.K. Café is holding a special lunch on Thursday 6 February, from 11.30am to 1.00pm in aid of the Stuart Lawtie Memorial Fund, supporting the care of young people with uncommon cancers

Please keep us informed: If you know of any member of the Church or a member of their family being in Hospital, please let Rev. Diane, or the Church Office, know as soon as possible, either by telephone (640672) or by e-mail – stmarksabdn@btconnect.com.

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