Hamilton Old Parish Church
Sunday 19 August 2018
Trinity 13
Hymns
Introit - “Lord Jesus Christ”
445 564 210
195 465
Readings
2 Samuel 11:1-15 (pg 227 NEB & pg 308 GNB)
John 6:51-58 (g 816 NEB & pg 125 GNB)
Reader
David Young
Recording of Services
Please note worship is being recorded in audio and video formats, then uploaded to our website, Facebook page, YouTube channel and to create DVDs for distribution to the housebound. If you wish to be away from the view of cameras, please sit upstairs or in the rear of the transepts. Thank you.
Pastoral Concerns
Sadly, Caroline Goodship has passed away. Funeral details will be advised in due course. Please remember the family in your prayers.
Bible Reading Challenge
Our Bible Reading Challenge continues this week as we move onto Jeremiah chapters 8-14.
Bible Study
A short bible study continues on 23 August on creation from Genesis. Welcome to all. Thursday evenings at 8.00pm in the Manse.
Thursday 23 August within Airdrie: Clarkston Parish Church from 7pm
Rev Dr Margaret Fowler will give a talk on her campaign work against human trafficking in Jamaica where she lives and works internationally. All are welcome. Followed by tea and coffee.
Brownies
The Brownies start their new session On Tuesday 28 August at 6.15pm in ‘The North’ Hall. Any girls aged between 7 and 10 years old will be made most welcome!
Songs from the Shows
Hillhouse Parish Church is hosting an evening of ‘Songs from the Shows’ performed by Hamilton Operatic Concert Party on Saturday 8 September at 7.30pm. Tickets priced at £5 include tea, coffee and homebaking are available from Iain MacLean who can be contacted on 07871960193.
Bowls Afternoon
This year's game will be on Sunday, 16th September at Hamilton Bowling Club, starting as near as possible to 1.30 pm. The cost will be £9 for bowlers and £8 for those who want to come along for the meal following the bowls. Payment will be taken on the day. Please give your names to Iain McLean in the Pillar Hall after the service on any Sunday until 9th September.
Kiltwalk
Be part of Team Haven! Edinburgh Kiltwalk on Sunday 16 September. If you are interested in taking part and would like further information please see poster on the notice board or contact The Haven via telephone on 01698 727505 or by email events@thehavencentre.com.
“OKLAHOMA!”
This year Glasgow Light Opera is delighted to present “OKLAHOMA!”” at the King’s Theatre, Glasgow from 13 to 17 November 2018. A bus will run as usual from the Church for the Wednesday afternoon performance on 14 November - so if you would like to see this fabulous show please let Bill or Sandra Craig know after the Service. Tickets for the matinee performance are £17. (The cost of bus travel will be payable in October once exact numbers are known.)
