Lossiemouth Church of Scotland

Last week’s service was posted only to YouTube.

This week – 12 September 2021 – we welcome back Rev. Morris Smith. Below, you will find the Order of Service, the Video Service embedded from YouTube and a Musical Selection from our Musical Director, Katherine Robertson.

The Sermon is entitled “Saved For” and is based on Mark 8: 27 – 38, the text of which is also set out, below.

The Church is now open for Sunday services without number restrictions – no booking is required to attend the Church in person. If you’ve any questions at all or would like to come to a service but need assistance to do so, please get in touch. We would be delighted to see you.

29th August 2021 sees the St James’ service taken by Margaret King – it’s the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Thank you, Margaret! Here are some links to previous services conducted by Margaret at St James’ – 22 March 2020 (when virtual services were a ‘new thing’) and 24 January 2016 (at a time of transition to our ‘new’ minister, Rev. Geoff McKee).

Below, you’ll find the order of service and then the video of the service, embedded from YouTube.

Order of Service

ST JAMES’, LOSSIEMOUTH
ORDER OF SERVICE SUN 29 AUGUST 2021, 10am

Welcome
Call to Worship (Psalm 15)
MP 147 – Fill your hearts with joy and gladness
Prayer
REFLECTION – Mark 7: 1-8 – Hand washing
CH 351 (Seated) – Jesus’ hands are kind hands
James 1: 22-25
Mark 7: 9-23
MP 89 – Come down, O Love divine
SERMON: Eating Problems or Heart Problems?
MP 495 – O for a heart to praise my God
Dedication of Offering & Prayers for Others
MP 760 v. 1,4,5 When we walk with the Lord
Blessing and Threefold Amen.

22 August 2021 is the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Over the past few weeks, the main Scripture has been from the Apostle Paul’s New Testament letter to the Ephesians. This week we are up to Ephesians, Chapter 6, Verses 10-20. “The Full Armour of God”.

Ephesians 6:10-20 (New International Version)
The Armour of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, from the New Testament, again provides the main source for this week’s service and sermon – 15 August 2021 – the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost.

Looking again at matters of time – the Greek word kairos makes a return – Rev. Geoff McKee considers time management issues for Christians and what we can do the ensure we are making the most of our lives from God’s perspective.

Below, you will find the main scripture for this week, the video service with prayes, songs and the sermon from Geoff. We conclude with a Musical Selection chosed by our organist and Musical Director, Katherine Robertson.

Main reading for this week

Ephesians 5:15-20 (New International Version)
15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We continue with our series on the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians on this Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost – 08 August 2021.

The main reading is below and then a listing of the Order of Service for today, the video of the service conducted by Rev. Geoff McKee and a Musical Selection from our Director of Music, Katherine Robertson.

The accompanying photograph is an ‘archive’ image (no ‘social distancing markers’ on pews!) of the gentle light from the main stained glass window on the north wall of the Church.

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Main scripture for today

Ephesians 4:25-5:2 (New International Version)
25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbour, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.

29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. 5 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.