Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost Sunday 13 October 2013 Harvest Thanksgiving Service
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Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday 13 October 2013
Harvest Thanksgiving ServiceWelcome to Greyfriars, Tolbooth and Highland Kirk
You are warmly invited to remain behind for coffee and sandwiches, served at
the back of the church beneath the organ at the end of the service.
Hymns, and other numbered items, can be found in the purple hymnbooks
located in the seats in front of you. We invite you to join in saying and singing
the parts of the service printed in italics, and to say Amen after the prayers.
Introit:
If ye love me, keep my commandments, and I will pray the Father, and he shall give you
another comforter, that he may bide with you for ever, ev’n the spirit of truth.
St John 14: 15-17 Thomas Tallis (1505-85)
Call to Worship
Hymn 230: Praise God for the Harvest Tune: Stowey
Call to Prayer
Prayers of Approach, Confession and Pardon
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Tune at Hymn 648
Collect for the day:
Almighty God, we offer you hearty thanks for your goodness and care in giving to us the
fruits of the earth in their seasons. Give us grace to use them rightly, to your glory, for
the relief of those in need, and our own well-being; through Jesus Christ, the living
Bread, who came down from heaven and gives life to the world, and who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
Giving thanks for the Harvest l
Hymn 229: We plough the fields and scatter Tune: Wir Pelügen
The Word of God
Old Testament: Ruth Chapter: Verse – Verse OT, p. 298
Reader: Roy Pinkerton
Hymn 17: (Psalm 23) The Lord is my shepherd Tune: Title of tune
Gospel: St Luke 12: 13 – 21 NT, p. 90
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord,
All: Thanks be to God.INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME TO MARTIN RITCHIE
Promise of Candidate:
I, Martin Ritchie, commit myself to this congregation; to serve
willingly, to learn humbly, and to minister faithfully during this time
of formation.
Promise of Supervisor:
I, Richard Frazer, commit myself to this candidate; to reflect
attentively, to support rigorously, to challenge graciously, and to
give of my time and my experience generously in walking this road
together.
Promise of Congregation:
We the people of Greyfriars commit ourselves to be supportive in
this time of learning, serving, growing for us all.
Covenant Prayer:
Loving Lord, unite us in worship, strengthen us in service and bless us in our
commitment to one another. When we rejoice, laugh with us. When we struggle,
weep with us. May we always speak the truth in love, offering support and wise
nurturing. Guide us over the coming months that we may encourage Martin
and one another, seek the good of the church, and the glory of your kingdom.
Through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. AMEN
Hymn 608: Spirit of truth and grace Tune: Down Ampney
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Anthem: Title
Thou visitest the earth, and blessest it: and crownest the year with thy goodness.
Psalm 65: 9, 11 Maurice Greene (1695-1755)
The Apostles’ Creed Words at Hymn 628The Offering
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Tune: Old 100th, at Hymn 807
Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession and Commemoration
Leader: Lord, in your mercy,
All: Hear our prayer.
The Lord’s Prayer Words at Hymn 652
Hymn 103: Fill your hearts with joy and gladness Tune: Rhuddlan
Benediction
Amen Tune at Hymn 822NOTES The Kirk web site is at www.greyfriarskirk.com. Please visit it for up-to-date information on all our activities. The Minister, Richard Frazer, is happy to meet anyone to discuss any matter. Please telephone him at 667-6610 to arrange an appointment, or our office at 225-1900 to arrange for a visit from him, whether you are a member or not. The Gaelic Service at 12.30 pm today will be led by Donald John Morrison. Later today, Refugio (a meditative celebration of Holy Communion) will take place in the Kirk at 7.00 pm – all are welcome. Mid-Week Prayers on Thursday, 1.10 – 1.30 pm. Please join us when you can for 20 minutes of quiet prayer and reflection. The next Nitekirk, offering ways to explore our spiritual experience through music, reflection, silence, creativity and conversation, will take place in St Columba’s by the Castle in Johnston Terrace this Friday, 18 October, from 8 pm to 11 pm. Visitors may come and go at any time. Next Sunday (20 October): Morning Service at 11.00 am – Rev Dr Richard Frazer Gaelic Service at 12.30 pm – Alasdair Macleod Forthcoming Services The service of Holy Communion on 27 October at 11.00 am will be a joint service with our local ecumenical partner churches, and will take place in Augustine United Church on George IV Bridge. The October issue of Life and Work is now available for collection. The Kirk’s order for next year’s copies has to be placed by 11 November this year. Our regular subscribers should please confirm to the Kirk office by then that they wish to continue, and make payment. New subscribers are welcome – the annual subscription is £19.44, or £32.64 by post. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Greyfriars Tolbooth & Highland Kirk’. Gift Aid Your Open Collection Donation If you are a UK tax payer, please use Gift Aid to let Greyfriars Kirk claim 25p from HM Revenue & Customs for every £1 you donate, by putting your open collection donation in the Gift Aid envelopes provided - these can be found in the backs of the chairs, or ask one of the duty elders. Greyfriars, Tolbooth and Highland Kirk, Edinburgh (Church of Scotland), Scottish Charity number SC003761
NOTES The Kirk web site is at www.greyfriarskirk.com. Please visit it for up-to-date information on all our activities. The Minister, Richard Frazer, is happy to meet anyone to discuss any matter. Please telephone him at 667-6610 to arrange an appointment, or our office at 225-1900 to arrange for a visit from him, whether you are a member or not. The Gaelic Service at 12.30 pm today will be led by Donald John Morrison. Later today, Refugio (a meditative celebration of Holy Communion) will take place in the Kirk at 7.00 pm – all are welcome. Mid-Week Prayers on Thursday, 1.10 – 1.30 pm. Please join us when you can for 20 minutes of quiet prayer and reflection. The next Nitekirk, offering ways to explore our spiritual experience through music, reflection, silence, creativity and conversation, will take place in St Columba’s by the Castle in Johnston Terrace this Friday, 18 October, from 8 pm to 11 pm. Visitors may come and go at any time. Next Sunday (20 October): Morning Service at 11.00 am – Rev Dr Richard Frazer Gaelic Service at 12.30 pm – Alasdair Macleod Forthcoming Services The service of Holy Communion on 27 October at 11.00 am will be a joint service with our local ecumenical partner churches, and will take place in Augustine United Church on George IV Bridge. The October issue of Life and Work is now available for collection. The Kirk’s order for next year’s copies has to be placed by 11 November this year. Our regular subscribers should please confirm to the Kirk office by then that they wish to continue, and make payment. New subscribers are welcome – the annual subscription is £19.44, or £32.64 by post. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Greyfriars Tolbooth & Highland Kirk’. Gift Aid Your Open Collection Donation If you are a UK tax payer, please use Gift Aid to let Greyfriars Kirk claim 25p from HM Revenue & Customs for every £1 you donate, by putting your open collection donation in the Gift Aid envelopes provided - these can be found in the backs of the chairs, or ask one of the duty elders. Greyfriars, Tolbooth and Highland Kirk, Edinburgh (Church of Scotland), Scottish Charity number SC003761
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