Welcome to Williamwood Parish Church
Trinity Sunday & Sacrament of Baptism

ORGAN PRELUDES:
Praeludium in G Major, Praeludium in G Minor (Pachelbel)
Prelude on Rhosymedre (Ralph Vaughan Williams)

Please stand (if you are able) as the bible is brought into the Church
Welcome and Notices
Call to Worship Hymn 129 The Lord is King! Lift up your voice
Prayer & Lord’s Prayer (see below)
Hymn 632 Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer
SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM
Sung Blessing (Hymn 796)
Hymn 637 Now through the grace of God we claim
Reading: Matthew 3: 1–12
Hymn 237 Look forward in faith
Reading: Philippians 3: 17 – 4: 9
Hymn 225 Summer suns are glowing over land and sea
SERMON
Offering uplifted
 - ORGAN OFFERTORY: Ach Gott, erhör mein Seufzen und Wehklagen – (JG Walther)
Dedication and prayers of intercession
Hymn 519 Love divine, all loves excelling (Tune Blaenwern)
Benediction & sung amen
(found at Hymn 825 – sung twice)
Our Reader today is Ross Johnstone

ORGAN RECESSIONAL: 
Marche en Rondeau from Te Deum (Thee, O God, we praise) Charpentier

THE LORD’S PRAYER – Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name; Your kingdom come, your will be done; on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen

Williamwood Parish Church of Scotland, Clarkston
Interim Moderator & Locum Minister – Rev Eric McLachlan
Telephone 0141 954 1574 email eric.janis@btinternet.com
Session Clerk, Telephone: 0141 638 5521 email margaretctrobertson@gmail.com

A WARM WELCOME TO CHURCH TODAY. If you’re a visitor please sign our visitor’s book in the vestibule. Our church has something for all ages & activities go on throughout the week. Please join us in the Hall after this service where tea/coffee is served. Large print bulletins are available from the duty team.

PASTORAL COVER – during Mr Reid’s absence I shall be grateful if members of the congregation and elders could advise me as quickly as possible, by telephone or email, of any illness or pastoral visits requiring to be made and also of people who may be in hospital. Please do not leave it till you see me on Sundays. Thank you – Eric McLachlan (contact details above).

TODAY – Tea & coffee after church is served by the Young Woman’s group; and our Bible reader is Ross Johnstone. Please visit the Traidcraft stall in the hall after the service and browse the goods on sale.

SUMMER CHOIR starts today at 10:15am in the Session House, meeting weekly during June, July & August. We’ll look at fun & easy pieces of music with the emphasis on having fun! So, please feel free to come along and try out Summer Choir – a warm welcome awaits you!

LIFE & WORK AND INSPIRE – The June issue of Life & Work and the Summer edition of “Inspire” is available for collectors and distributors in the usual places.

THE BB has a ‘limited edition’ 2012 Tea Towel for sale – specially made to mark our 75th anniversary and is available from Mark Gordon, at £3.50, in the Hall.

WORSHIP ON THE WEB – visit www.williamwoodmusic.com/on-demand/

CHRISTIAN AID – Thank you to everyone who assisted with the recent ‘house-to-house’ collection, the Boys’ Brigade Company Section who delivered the empty envelopes and the members of the congregation who collected the filled envelopes. The amount we raised was £1,327 – slightly down on last year (£1,344) but still a very good result. Thanks again – Anne & Ross.

GUILD – Echo Meeting takes place on Thursday 7th June at 7.30pm in Queens Park Church. Please contact Marion at 638 5138 if you wish to go.

BUSBY CHURCH are hosting a 20th Anniversary Organ recital on Friday 8th June at 7:30pm. All invited to come along and listen to this free recital. The evening will finish with refreshments in the hall.

NEXT SUNDAY – we celebrate Holy Communion at the 11am and 3pm services. Our Bible reader is Doreen Lynas. Tea and Coffee after the service is served in aid of the BB Camp Fund. Our visiting organist will be Duncan Sinclair.

GARDEN TEA – Elizabeth Purvis & friends are hosting a Garden Tea in aid of the Gillian Purvis Trust on Saturday 16 June, 2-5pm, at 34 Montgomery St, Eaglesham. Tickets, £2.50 & children £1, are available from Kathy Craig or Jean Ferguson. Plant stalls, tombola, please come along. Indoor accommodation if the weather is unkind. (Information on the Trust at www.gillianpurvistrust.org)

NEW MEMBERS – we welcome three new members into the fellowship of Williamwood Parish Church on Sunday 17th June. Please do pray for them as they make this public profession of Faith in their journey towards Church Membership.

MEARNSKIRK HOSPITAL – those who volunteered to take part in the short act of worship at Mearnskirk Hospital should note our first duty is 17th June.

DIAMOND JUBILEE EXHIBITION – a meeting of all organisations taking part in the Exhibition (28th, 29th & 30th September) should meet on Monday 18th June at 7:30pm in the Church Hall.

POST CARDS TO WILLIAMWOOD – in our 75th year as you travel on holiday in the UK or abroad please send a postcard to your Church Family here at Williamwood. We’ll track on a map in the Large Hall how far we have travelled. Please also leave a “Calling Card” with greetings from Williamwood in any church you visit or worship in while on holiday. These are available at the front door.

TRINITY SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER
Father, You sent your Word to bring us truth and your Spirit to make us holy. Through them we come to know the mystery of your life. Help us to worship you, one God in three persons, You reveal yourself in the depths of our being, by proclaiming and living our faith in you. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen (The Liturgy of the Hours)

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Sunday 10th June 11am and 3pm Holy Communion
Sunday 17th June 11am Admission of New Members
2pm Mearnskirk Singers Service

CHURCH CONTACTS & INFORMATION
Please see the printed bulletin for contact details
Have you noticed a bulb out etc?
Then report it in the book in the vestibule.

WEEKLY BULLETIN
Please send information to Alan Mathew by 12noon on THURSDAY. Phone 07852 908166 or email williamwood.organist@gmail.com. The Bulletin can be recycled – the duty team will be happy to take it for you. Song sheets should be left behind.

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Worship today was conducted by Rev Eric McLachlan

Our visiting organist was Mr. Paul Morrison

Please stand (if you are able) as the bible is brought into the Church
Welcome and Notices
CALL TO WORSHIP
Hymn 36 God is our refuge and our strength
Prayer & Lord’s Prayer (see below)
Hymn 154 O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
Reading: Joel 2: 21–27
Hymn 132 Immortal invisible, God only wise
Reading: 2 Corinthians 13: 5–14
Hymn 188 Thou hidden love of God (Tune Melita)
SERMON
Offering
Dedication and prayers of intercession
Hymn 561 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine
Benediction & Sung Amen
(found at Hymn 825 – sung twice)
Our Reader today is Moira Yeoman

THE LORD’S PRAYER – Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name; Your kingdom come, your will be done; on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen

Williamwood Parish Church of Scotland, Clarkston
Interim Moderator & Locum Minister – Rev Eric McLachlan
Telephone 0141 954 1574
eric.janis@btinternet.com
Session Clerk
Telephone: 0141 638 5521
margaretctrobertson@gmail.com

A WARM WELCOME TO CHURCH TODAY. If you’re a visitor please sign our visitor’s book in the vestibule. Our church has something for all ages & activities go on throughout the week. Please join us in the Hall after this service where tea/coffee is served. Large print bulletins are available from the duty team.

PASTORAL COVER – during Mr Reid’s absence I shall be grateful if members of the congregation and elders could advise me as quickly as possible, by telephone or email, of any illness or pastoral visits requiring to be made and also of people who may be in hospital. Please do not leave it till you see me on Sundays. Thank you – Eric McLachlan (contact details above).

INTERIM MODERATORS HOLIDAYS – Mr McLachlan will be away from today until Friday 1st June. Anyone requiring pastoral care or the services of a minister during his absence are asked please to contact Rev. Calum Macdonald, 638 3023

VISITING ORGANST – we extend a very warm welcome to Paul Morrison, who is playing for us today during Alan’s leave.

TODAY – Tea & coffee after church is served by the Church Choir; and our Bible reader is Moira Yeoman.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TRIP – Our children enjoyed a short act of worship at 10am today before heading off on the buses to Kelburn Park, near Fairlie. We hope that they have an enjoyable and fun day as they mark the end of the session.

THE BB has a ‘limited edition’ 2012 Tea Towel for sale – specially made to mark our 75th anniversary and is available from Mark Gordon, at £3.50, in the Hall.

CHRISTIAN AID – Thank you to everyone who assisted with the recent ‘house-to-house’ collection, the Boys’ Brigade Company Section who delivered the empty envelopes and the members of the congregation who collected the filled envelopes. The amount we raised was £1,327 – slightly down on last year (£1,344) but still a very good result. Thanks again – Anne & Ross.

CONCERT FOR KWENDERANA – Orchestral Concert of Popular Classics conducted by Ross Gunning in Greenbank Church tonight at 7pm. Tickets £5 from Fiona Gunning (577 5761). Proceeds to the Kwenderana Partnership Group to help the people of Ekwendeni, Malawi.

WORSHIP ON THE WEB – visit www.williamwoodmusic.com/on-demand/

BIBLE READERS – the rota for readers from May to October is pinned on the notice board outside the Session House. If you have any changes or “swaps” please update the list and inform Alan Mathew, not the manse. Thank you.

COMMUNITY JUBILEE CHOIR – meet on THURSDAY at 7:30pm.

JUBILEE – this Saturday at 7:30pm we celebrate the Jubilees of Queen Elizabeth II and Williamwood Parish Church. Jubilee Choir takes part, Laurence Caldecote plays the organ, & Steven McKnight plays trumpet. Music includes Walton’s “Crown Imperial”, Mozart’s Coronation Mass “Gloria”, Handel’s triumphant “Zadok the Priest”, Stanford’s “Jubilate” in B flat, joyful hymns from Royal Occasions and from the Ceremony when our Church’s Foundation Stone was laid.

NEXT SUNDAY – Sacrament of Baptism at 11am service. Our Bible reader is Ross Johnston. Tea and Coffee is served by the Young Woman’s Group.

SUMMER CHOIR commences next Sunday at 10:15am in the Session House, meeting weekly during June, July & August. We’ll look at fun & easy pieces of music with the emphasis on having fun! So, please feel free to come along and try out Summer Choir – a warm welcome awaits you!

GUILD – Echo Meeting takes place on Thursday 7th June at 7.30pm in Queens Park Church. Please contact Marion at 638 5138 if you wish to go.

COMMUNION – Sunday 10th June at 11am we have our Formal Summer Communion. Informal communion takes place at 3pm in the Church.

GARDEN TEA – Elizabeth Purvis & friends are hosting a Garden Tea in aid of the Gillian Purvis Trust on Saturday 16 June, 2-5pm, at 34 Montgomery St, Eaglesham. Tickets £2.50 children £1, available from Kathy Craig or Jean Ferguson. Plant stall, tombola, please come along. Indoor accommodation if the weather is unkind. (Information on the Trust at www.gillianpurvistrust.org)

NEW MEMBERS – we welcome three new members into the fellowship of Williamwood Parish Church on Sunday 17th June. Please do pray for them as they make this public profession of Faith in their journey towards Church Membership.

MEARNSKIRK HOSPITAL – those who volunteered to take part in the short act of worship at Mearnskirk Hospital should note our first duty is 17th June.

POST CARDS TO WILLIAMWOOD – in our 75th year as you travel on holiday in the UK or abroad please send a postcard to your Church Family here at Williamwood. We’ll track on a map in the Large Hall how far we have travelled. Please also leave a “Calling Card” with greetings from Williamwood in any church you visit or worship in while on holiday. These are available at the front door.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Sunday 3rd June 10:15am Summer Choir, 11am Sacrament of Baptism
Sunday 10th June 11am and 3pm Holy Communion
Sunday 17th June 11am Admission of New Members
2pm Mearnskirk Singers Service

CHURCH CONTACTS & INFORMATION
Please see printed bulletin for details

WEEKLY BULLETIN
Please send information to Alan Mathew by 12noon on THURSDAY. Phone 07852 908166 or williamwood.organist@gmail.com. The Bulletin can be recycled – the duty team will be happy to take it for you. Song sheets should be left behind.

ORDER OF SERVICE FOR 10AM WITH THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
HYMN 144 – I love the sun
PRAYER
TALK
PRAYER
HYMN 65 – Jubilate (SING TWICE)

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Worship today was conducted by Rev Eric McLachlan

Our Sunday School’s Gift Day took place and the visiting organist was Julian Hogdson

Please stand (if you are able) as the bible is brought into the Church
Welcome & Call to worship
Hymn 14 – The Lord’s my Shepherd (Tune Wiltshire)
Prayer & Lord’s Prayer (see below)
Talk 1 to young people
Hymn 692 – Jesus puts this song into our hearts
Reading – St. Matthew Ch. 4 Verses 18 – 25
Williamwood singers “JUBILATE” (Praise God)
Talk 2 to young people
Hymn 193 – God is Love
Presentation of gifts
Sunday School Song for gift day
Offering
Dedication
Prayers of intercession
Hymn 530 – One more step along the world I go
BENEDICTION & SUNG AMEN (HYMN 825)
Our Reader today is Kirstin Ferguson

THE LORD’S PRAYER – Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name; Your kingdom come, your will be done; on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen

Williamwood Parish Church of Scotland, Clarkston
Interim Moderator & Locum Minister – Rev Eric McLachlan
Telephone 0141 954 1574
Email: eric.janis@btinternet.com

Session Clerk: Margaret Robertson
Telephone: 0141 638 5521
Email: margaretctrobertson@gmail.com

A WARM WELCOME TO CHURCH TODAY. If you’re a visitor please sign our visitor’s book in the vestibule. Our church has something for all ages & activities go on throughout the week. Please join us in the Hall after this service where tea/coffee is served. Large print bulletins are available from the duty team.

Children’s Morning Prayer – Lord, in the morning I start each day, by taking a moment to bow and pray. I start with thanks, and then give praise for all your kind and loving ways. Today if sunshine turns to rain, if a dark cloud brings some pain, I won’t doubt or hide in fear For you, my God, are always near. I will travel where you lead; I will help my friends in need. Where you send me I will go; with your help I’ll learn and grow. Hold my family in your hands, as we follow your commands. And I will keep you close in sight. Amen

PASTORAL COVER – during Mr Reid’s absence I shall be grateful if members of the congregation and elders could advise me as quickly as possible, by telephone or email, of any illness or pastoral visits requiring to be made and also of people who may be in hospital. Please do not leave it till you see me on Sundays. Thank you – Eric McLachlan (contact details above).

VISITING ORGANST – we extend a very warm welcome to Julian Hodgson, who is playing for us today during Alan’s leave.

TODAY – Sunday School Gift Day; tea & coffee after church is served in aid of our Church Magazine “Inspire”; and our Bible reader is Kirstin Ferguson.
SUNDAY SCHOOL – the Sunday School Gift Service takes place during today’s morning service, when the children will receive a gift in appreciation of their attendance at Sunday School.

THE BB has a ‘limited edition’ 2012 Tea Towel for sale – specially made to mark our 75th anniversary and is available from Mark Gordon, at £3.50, in the Hall.

INSPIRE MAGAZINE – any articles for inclusion in the next issue of our Church Magazine should be passed to Louise or Moira by TODAY at the very latest. E-mail mcewanlouise@hotmail.com or m_mcgeoch@yahoo.com

WORSHIP ON THE WEB – visit www.williamwoodmusic.com/on-demand/

THANK YOU FROM KIRSTY MCNEIL & ALISON YOUNG – Well we survived! In the process of our Etape Caledonia cycle we have raised £1,300 for Marie Curie. This is a massive 254% of our initial £500 target – Many, many thanks for your donations.

CHRISTIAN AID – Thank you for giving your support and prayers for Christian Aid Week which ran from Sunday 13 to Saturday 19 May.

BIBLE READERS – the rota for readers from May to October is pinned on the notice board outside the Session House. If you have any changes or “swaps” please update the list and inform Alan Mathew, not the manse. Thank you.

JUBILEE CHOIR – meet on THURSDAY at 7:30pm. Do you want to sing in a choir celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee and Williamwood Church’s 75th birthday? Come along and start singing!! Everyone welcome for a double celebration!!

Hot on the heels of Roll Away the Stone 2011 – “Heart & Soul 2012″ is our Church’s large scale event celebrating the life of the church. The event takes place TODAY in Edinburgh at Princes Street Gardens (West) – 1pm to 6pm. Like last year, the event is free to enter. You can spectate and encourage the Choirs, Football Tournaments, Battle of the Bands, and enjoy the other special events taking place.

NEXT SUNDAY – Bible reader is Moira Yeoman. Tea and Coffee is served by the Church Choir. Visiting organist is Paul Morrison.

TUNES FOR THAILAND – Netherlee Church, Saturday 26th May, 7.30pm. Fiona Joice will be spending 4 weeks in July working in an orphanage in Thailand, and to help fund the trip a concert is being held which features singers and musicians from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Tickets available (£6/£5) from Trevor Joice (571-9825)

CONCERT FOR KWENDERANA – Orchestral Concert of Popular Classics conducted by Ross Gunning in Greenbank Church on next sunday at 7pm. Tickets £5 from Fiona Gunning (577 5761). Proceeds to the Kwenderana Partnership Group to help the people of Ekwendeni, Malawi.

JUBILEE – Saturday 2 June at 7:30pm we celebrate the Jubilees of Queen Elizabeth II and Williamwood Parish Church. Jubilee Choir takes part, Laurence Caldecote plays the organ, & Steven McKnight plays trumpet. Music includes Walton’s “Crown Imperial”, Mozart’s Coronation Mass “Gloria”, Handel’s triumphant “Zadok the Priest”, Stanford’s “Jubilate” in B flat, and joyful hymns from Royal Occasions and from the Ceremony when our Foundation Stone was laid.

MEARSKIRK HOSPITAL – those who volunteered to take part in the short act of worship at Mearnskirk Hospital should see Betty Patrick after today’s service. The rota is now available, and our first duty is now 17th June.

SUMMER CHOIR commences Sunday 3rd June at 10:15am in the Session House, meeting weekly during June, July & August. We’ll look at fun & easy pieces of music for morning services. The emphasis is on having fun! So please feel free to come along and try out Summer Choir – a warm welcome awaits you!

GUILD – Echo Meeting takes place on Thursday 7th June at 7.30pm in Queens Park Church. Please contact Marion at 638 5138 if you wish to go.

POST CARDS TO WILLIAMWOOD – in our 75th year as you travel on holiday in the UK or abroad please send a postcard to your Church Family here at Williamwood. We’ll track on a map in the Large Hall how far we have travelled. Please also leave a “Calling Card” with greetings from Williamwood in any church you visit or worship in while on holiday. These are available at the front door.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Sunday 27th May 10am Early Service for Sunday School prior to trip
Sunday 3rd June 10:15am Summer Choir, 11am Sacrament of Baptism
Sunday 10th June Holy Communion

CHURCH CONTACTS & INFORMATION
Please see the printed bulletin for details

WEEKLY BULLETIN
Please send information to Alan Mathew by 12 noon on THURSDAY. Phone 07852 908166 or email williamwood.organist@gmail.com. This Bulletin can be recycled – the duty team will be happy to take it for you. Song sheets should be left behind.

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Dear friends at Williamwood

As I write this music article for the Summer Inspire magazine we are preparing for our Jubilee Event on Saturday 2nd June.  This will have taken place by the time most of you read this.  I hope that it will have been an exciting and joyful evening when we’ve looked back and celebrated Williamwood 75 and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Thanks are due to the various people who have taken part and helped in their own way, but specifically we need to thank all the singers and musicians from our community who have worked hard and enjoyed sharing music for what is a one-off special event.

Adult Church Choir – Our session ended in May but we have continued to meet in preparation for the Jubilee. Our end of session dinner takes place on 14th June at Williamwood Golf Club where we and our partners relax and have fellowship (and a good meal also) away from the busyness of our weekly work.

It’s been a remarkable session during 2011-12.   We’ve achieved far much more than I thought possible.  I would go as far to say that we have not only improved our repertoire, but also improved our quality and our enjoyment.  I am very lucky indeed to be at the helm of such a competent church choir, and it has been said in this past year that we have one of the best soprano sections (if not “the” best) in the Southside.

Through the internet we have been heard as far afield as the USA.  This is through our on-line recordings of services and also through our YouTube channel – just look for wmwoodmusic.

The new session will begin at the end of August (probably on Thursday 23rd August) or the beginning of September – all depending on when the choirmaster takes his holidays! We would welcome any one who is interested to come along.  You will find a warmth and friendship that is only found in church choirs – come along to experience it. Look out for weekly intimations for more information.

Church Music Group – a group of around 8 (or so) singers, some guitars and a flute (plus some bongos – thank you Carole) have taken part in some of the services in 2012.  I think that people have enjoyed both our “sound” and the items of praise we have lead or introduced.  We have said good-bye to Ann McCormick our flautist, as her placement here at Williamwood has come to an end.  We say thank you Ann for immersing yourself in all aspects of our music.  We hope you’ve had as much fun as the rest of us!

Likewise, Music Group will resume in the new session (Aug/September) and anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to come along.  Even if you don’t play an instrument you are welcome to come along to sing, or utilise the box of percussion instruments we have but rarely use.  Look out for weekly intimations for the first meeting of 2012-13.

Williamwood Singers - The Williamwood Singers have just completed their 25th year as a group of enthusiastic young singers, giving a concert at Christmas and in the Spring.

At our concert a few weeks ago we displayed some of the many photos taken over the years – from the early days when we often went out and about singing in different places through rather lean years when we just managed to keep going.  We now have a very able choir with a large repertoire of uplifting songs.  It is wonderful to hear these young voices developing – some have now been with us for 10 years.  As to age there is no upper limit, we’re always ready to welcome new members.  The choir, with excellent instrumentalists from our own church and beyond has given great pleasure to a great number of people – if you can sing (age 10 and upwards) do come and join us on Sunday 26th August at 6.00pm.

Meanwhile many thanks from me to the choir, for giving their best at the concert, to our past accompanists – Aindrea McKay who was with us for 17 years, followed for a short time by Gail Alexander, and now to Mairi McIntyre, for all their hard work and to our many supporters who make it all worthwhile.  Norah F Gray

Music Makers – like the regular music groups we don’t meet during the summer months.  However, we met rather intermittently during 2011-12 and that has been disruptive to everyone who is keen for Music Makers to really lift-off.  Starting in September we will meet regularly, but only once a month.

From September, we will meet on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 12:30pm to 1pm.  Kids and/or parents should come to the Church and meet in the front pews.  Ailie and I will prepare something with the kids and/or mums and dads that we can sing at Christmas-time.

Looking forward to 2012-13

• Williamwood Singers resume on Sunday 26th August at 6pm in the Session house.
• Adult church choir resumes (23rd August) – look out for weekly notices
• Music Makers resumes – 2nd Sunday of September at 12:30pm
• Music Group resumes Aug/Sept – lookout for details

Friends of Williamwood Music

As we move through another year I would like to get together a proper list of “friends of Williamwood Music”. You may like to help serve tea after church for us, or help steward at a concert or serve tea.  Please, just pass your name to me.

Blessings,

Alan

• Web-site www.williamwoodmusic.com (includes news, notices, orders of service, and our on-demand service)
• Email williamwood.organist@gmail.com (anything for inclusion in the weekly bulletin should also be sent to this email address)
• Twitter – click here
• Facebook – click here
• YouTube – click here
• Telephone 07852 908166

Please stand (if you are able) as the bible is brought into the Church
CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN 210 – Awake, my soul, and with the sun
PRAYER & LORD’S PRAYER (see below)
TALK TO YOUNG PEOPLE
HYMN 185 – Come, children, join and sing. Alleluia! Amen!
(children leave for Sunday School)
READING: Luke 15: 11 – 22
ANTHEM: Give thanks to God
READING: Luke 15: 23 – 32
HYMN 609 – Come, living God, when least expected
SERMON
HYMN 485 – Dear Lord and Father of mankind
OUR PRAYERS
OFFERING & DEDICATION
HYMN 702 – Lord, in love and perfect wisdom
BENEDICTION & SUNG AMEN (HYMN 825)
Our Reader today is Kathleen Craig

THE LORD’S PRAYER – Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name; Your kingdom come, your will be done; on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen

Williamwood Parish Church of Scotland, Clarkston
Session Clerk: Mrs. Margaret Robertson
Contact details:
20 Moraine Drive, Clarkston
Glasgow, G76 7QJ,
Telephone: 0141 638 5521
Email: margaretctrobertson@gmail.com

A WARM WELCOME TO CHURCH TODAY. If you’re a visitor please sign our visitor’s book in the vestibule. Our church has something for all ages & activities go on throughout the week. Please join us in the Hall after this service where tea/coffee is served. Large print bulletins are available from the duty team.

PASTORAL COVER – during Mr Reid’s absence anyone requiring a minister should, in the first instance, contact Margaret Robertson, Session Clerk. Her phone number, address and email details are noted above. Please do not contact the manse during this time.

WELCOME – today we welcome Rev Eric McLachlan who is conducting our service.

TODAY – tea will be served by the events committee. 2:00pm at Eastwoodhill there is a Service conducted by Rev Roddick. Please note that there is no informal communion this afternoon.

THE BB has a ‘limited edition’ 2012 Tea Towel for sale – specially made to mark our 75th anniversary and is available from Mark Gordon, at £3.50, in the Hall.

WORSHIP ON THE WEB – visit www.williamwoodmusic.com/on-demand

POST CARDS TO WILLIAMWOOD – in our 75th year as you travel on holiday in the UK or abroad please send a postcard to your Church Family here at Williamwood. We’ll track on a map in the Large Hall how far we have travelled. Please also leave a “Calling Card” with greetings from Williamwood in any church you visit or worship in while on holiday. These are available at the front door.

THE GUILD – Many thanks from the Guild to all who supported last Saturday’s coffee morning, helping to raise the sum of £527.

CHURCH FLOWERS – The new rota for delivering Church Flowers in May & June is available in the vestibule. If you can help, please select a suitable date.

JUBILEE CHOIR – meet on THURSDAY at 7:30pm. Do you want to sing in a choir celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee and Williamwood Church’s 75th birthday? Come along and start singing!! Everyone welcome for a double celebration!!

FUNDRAISING MESSAGE FROM KIRSTY MCNEIL – Alison and I are cycling the 81 arduous miles of the Etape Caledonia today, 13th May, to raise as much money as we possibly can for Marie Curie – a very worthwhile cause. We would be very grateful if anyone could sponsor us by visiting our fundraising website www.justgiving.com/Kirsty-Mcneil0 – Many, many thanks for your donations.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK is now upon us (13th-19th May) and it’s time to make sure our trusty band of door-to-door collectors is available again this year. Anyone (regulars and new volunteers) who is able to take part in this worthwhile task should contact Ross McGhee 638 4883 or Anne Clark 644 4776. Younger people are needed as we have some long streets with many steps in our Parish. Just think of the fitness! Williamwood collected £1,344 last year & with your help we can exceed this amount in 2012. Materials will be distributed TODAY after the morning service, in the large hall, or delivered to your door if required. Visit www.caweek.org for more information or to donate online

NEXT SUNDAY – Sunday School Gift Day; tea & coffee after church is served in aid of our Church Magazine “Inspire”; and Bible reader is Kirsteen Ferguson.

SUNDAY SCHOOL – Next Sunday is the Sunday School Gift Service when the children will receive a gift in appreciation of their attendance at Sunday School.

INSPIRE MAGAZINE – any articles for inclusion in the next issue of our Church Magazine should be in the hands of the editors, Louise or Moira, by NEXT SUNDAY. E-mail mcewanlouise@hotmail.com or m_mcgeoch@yahoo.com

SESSION MEETING – Wednesday 16th May at 7:30pm

SONGS FROM THE SHOWS – Friday 18th May at 7:30pm in Orchardhill Church, Giffnock. Tickets (£5 donation) include tea and home baking after the show. Tickets available at the door or email callum.hunter@ntlworld.com

TUNES FOR THAILAND – Netherlee Church, Saturday 26th May, 7.30pm. Fiona Joice will be spending 4 weeks in July working in an orphanage in Thailand, and to help fund the trip a concert is being held which features singers and musicians from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Tickets available (£6/£5) from Trevor Joice (571-9825)

CONCERT FOR KWENDERANA – Orchestral Concert of Popular Classics conducted by Ross Gunning in Greenbank Church on Sunday 27th May at 7pm. Tickets £5 from Fiona Gunning (577 5761). Proceeds to the Kwenderana Partnership Group to help the people of Ekwendeni, Malawi.

JUBILEE – Saturday 2nd June at 7:30pm we celebrate the Jubilees of Queen Elizabeth II and Williamwood Parish Church. Our Jubilee Choir takes part, Laurence Caldecote plays the organ, Steven McKnight plays trumpet and Alan Mathew conducts. Music includes Walton’s “Crown Imperial”, Mozart’s Coronation Mass “Gloria”, Handel’s triumphant “Zadok the Priest”, Stanford’s “Jubilate” in B flat, and joyful hymns from Royal Occasions and also from the Ceremony when our Foundation Stone was laid. Come along and be part of this double celebration.

SUMMER CHOIR commences on Sunday 3rd June meeting at 10:15am in the Session House, and will meet weekly during June, July and August. We’ll look at fun and easy pieces of music to be included in that day’s morning service. The emphasis is on having fun! So please feel free to come along and try out Summer Choir – a warm welcome awaits you!

Hot on the heels of Roll Away the Stone 2011 – “Heart & Soul 2012″ is The Church’s next large scale event celebrating the life of the church. The event takes place on May 20th, 2012 in Edinburgh at Princes Street Gardens (West) – 1.00pm until 6.00pm. Like last year, the event is free to enter and we do hope that you’ll put the date in your diary. Participate in Choirs, Football Tournaments, Battle of the Bands, help stewarding or volunteering or simply come along and enjoy the special events taking place. For up-to-date information keep checking www.heartandsoul2012.org.uk

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Sunday 3rd June 10:15am Summer Choir, 11am Sacrament of Baptism
Sunday 10th June Holy Communion

CHURCH CONTACTS & INFORMATION
Please see the printed copy for contact details.
Have you noticed a bulb out etc?
Then report it in the book in the vestibule.

WEEKLY BULLETIN
Please send information to Alan Mathew by 12 noon on THURSDAY. Phone 07852 908166 or email williamwood.organist@gmail.com. This Bulletin can be recycled – the duty team will be happy to take it for you. Song sheets should be left behind.

THE LORD’S PRAYER – Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name; Your kingdom come, your will be done; on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen

A WARM WELCOME TO CHURCH TODAY especially the members of our youth organisations. If you’re a visitor please sign our visitor’s book in the vestibule. Our church has something for all ages & activities go on throughout the week. Please join us in the Hall after this service where tea/coffee is served. Large print bulletins are available from the duty team.

TODAY – tea will be served by the holiday club. A Fair Trade stall will be available in the hall after the service, so please come and browse the goods.

THE BB has a ‘limited edition’ 2012 Tea Towel for sale – specially made to mark our 75th anniversary and is available from Mark Gordon, at £3.50, in the Hall.

LIFE & WORK – May’s issue is available for collection and distribution.

WORSHIP ON THE WEB – visit www.williamwoodmusic.com/on-demand/

JUBILEE CHOIR – meet on THURSDAY at 7:30pm. Do you want to sing in a choir celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee and Williamwood Church’s 75th birthday? Come along and start singing!! Everyone welcome for a double celebration!!

CHURCH DINNER – Dear Friends, Today is the last call for tickets and payments for our 75th Celebration Dinner on the 11th May. Please see me in the large hall after the church service. We would request that you are at the Holiday Inn at 7pm. A list for lifts will also be in the large hall. Thank you, Margaret R

NEXT SUNDAY – After Church tea & coffee provided by the events team. 2:00pm Eastwoodhill Service, please come along to support this valuable link Williamwood provides. 3:00pm informal communion in the Church.

THANK YOU – Fiona Ross wishes to thank all who supported her last week at her coffee morning. The sum raised was £400 which will be split between M.S. and Christian Aid.

READERS ROTA – the new rota for bible readers is now available.

CHURCH FLOWERS – The new rota for delivering Church Flowers in May & June is available in the vestibule. If you can help, please select a suitable date.

BB PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION thanks everyone who supported the recent Race night held on Saturday 28 April. If you bought a ticket, took part in the prize draw, bought a horse or donated a prize for the raffle – massive thank you! The Race Night was a huge success – in excess of £1,700 being raised. Congratulations to the winners of the £100 draw game. 1st Prize £100 (Peter Dale), 2nd prize £50 (James Armstrong) & 3rd prize (£20) Jacqueline Bruce. Well Done! This concludes the fundraising for this session and we look forward to next session when we celebrate the 128 BB 75th Anniversary.

INSPIRE MAGAZINE – any articles for inclusion in the next issue of our Church Magazine should be in the hands of the editors, Louise or Moira, by Sunday 20th May. email mcewanlouise@hotmail.com or m_mcgeoch@yahoo.com

FUNDRAISING MESSAGE FROM KIRSTY MCNEIL – Alison and I are cycling the 81 arduous miles of the Etape Caledonia on 13th May to raise as much money as we possibly can for Marie Curie – a very worthwhile cause. We would be very grateful if anyone could sponsor us by visiting our fundraising website www.justgiving.com/Kirsty-Mcneil0 – Many, many thanks!

CHRISTIAN AID – Greenbank member, Anne Margetts, is holding a “Tea & Coffee Day” in Greenbank Manse on Tues. 8 May 10am-12noon & 2-4pm to raise funds for the work of Christian Aid. All welcome. Tickets £2 (kids £1) available from Anne Clark & Ross McGhee or pay at the door. There be stalls – Plants, Gifts and Baking – and any donation of home baking would be gratefully received.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK will soon be upon us 13th-19th May and it’s time to make sure our trusty band of door-to-door collectors is available again this year. Anyone (regulars and new volunteers) who is able to take part in this worthwhile task should contact Ross McGhee 638 4883 or Anne Clark 644 4776. Younger people are needed as we some long streets with many steps in our Parish. Just think of the fitness! Williamwood collected £1,344 last year & with your help we can exceed this amount in 2012. Materials will be distributed next Sunday after the morning service, in the large hall, or delivered to your door if required.

SUNDAY 20TH MAY – Three new members will join our Church Family. Please pray for them as they take this important step in their journey of faith.

CONCERT FOR KWENDERANA – Orchestral Concert of Popular Classics conducted by Ross Gunning in Greenbank Church on Sunday 27th May at 7pm. Tickets £5 from Fiona Gunning (577 5761). Proceeds to the Kwenderana Partnership Group to help the people of Ekwendeni, Malawi.

JUBILEE – Saturday 2nd June at 7:30pm we celebrate the Jubilees of Queen Elizabeth II and Williamwood Parish Church. Our Jubilee Choir takes part, Laurence Caldecote plays the organ and Alan Mathew conducts. Music includes Walton’s “Crown Imperial”, Mozart’s Coronation Mass “Gloria”, Handel’s triumphant “Zadok the Priest”, Stanford’s “Jubilate” in B flat, and joyful hymns from Royal Occasions and also from the Ceremony when our Foundation Stone was laid. Come along and be part of this double celebration.

POST CARDS TO WILLIAMWOOD – in our 75th year as you travel on holiday in the UK or abroad please send a postcard to your Church Family here at Williamwood. We’ll track on a map in the Large Hall how far we have travelled. Please also leave a “Calling Card” with greetings from Williamwood in any church you visit or worship in while on holiday. These are available at the front door.

Hot on the heels of Roll Away the Stone 2011 – “Heart & Soul 2012″ is The Church’s next large scale event celebrating the life of the church. The event takes place on May 20th, 2012 in Edinburgh at Princes Street Gardens (West) – 1.00pm until 6.00pm. Like last year, the event is free to enter and we do hope that you’ll put the date in your diary. Participate in Choirs, Football Tournaments, Battle of the Bands, help stewarding or volunteering or simply come along and enjoy the special events taking place. For up-to-date information keep checking www.heartandsoul2012.org.uk

CHURCH CONTACTS & INFORMATION
Please see the paper copy for individual contact details

WEEKLY BULLETIN
Please send information to Alan Mathew by 12 noon on THURSDAY. Phone 07852 908166 or email williamwood.organist@gmail.com. This Bulletin can be recycled – the duty team will be happy to take it for you. Song sheets should be left behind.