Kirkgate Parish Church, Saltcoats, Scotland

This week's service is led by Rev Nigel Chikanya.

Reading: Mark 1: 21-28

Sermon: A reminder about the authority of Christ

The hymns from CH4 are:

This week's service is led by Rev Nigel Chikanya.

Reading: Nehemiah 9: 24-38

Sermon: An invitation to renew our commitment to God

This week's hymns are:

This week's service is led by Rev Nigel Chikanya.

Readings: Psalm 122 and Romans 11: 33-36

Sermon: Come and Praise God

The hymns from CH4 are:

This week's service is being taken by Mr Andrew Bruce.

Reading: Mark 1: 4-11

The hymns from CH4 are:

This week's service is being taken by Mr Andrew Bruce.

Reading: Jeremiah 31: 27-34

The hymns are:

There is no physical service being held in Kirkgate today, Sunday 27th December. 

Instead, the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair has recorded a service that churches can use today. We hope you enjoy his preaching.

4th Sunday in Advent

Preacher: Rev Nigel Chikanya

Opening Voluntary: Sans Day Carol - John Rutter

Welcome and Call to Worship

Hymn – CH4 314: Child in a manger

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Reading: Luke 1: 26-38

Hymn – CH4 286: Tell out my soul

Sermon: Proclaiming Faith

Prayer of Intercession

CH4 301: Hark! the herald angels sing

Benediction

Closing Voluntary: Angels from the realms of glory - David Lasky

Welcome to the December edition of our Kirkgate: By Request podcast – an hour of favourite hymns and music, featuring many favourites for Advent and Christmas. It is also available on our Twilio phone service – 01294 444201 and selecting Option 2*. We hope you enjoy listening to it.

The programme will be taking a well-deserved break in January. Requests, dedications or feedback for the next edition should be sent to [email protected] by Sunday 31st January please. The next edition will be broadcast on Sunday 7th February 2021 at 7pm.

3rd Sunday in Advent

Preacher: Rev Nigel Chikanya

Opening Voluntary: Mary's Lullaby – Christopher Tambling

Welcome and Call to Worship

Hymn – CH4 303: It came upon the midnight clear

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24

Hymn – CH4 359: He came down that we may have love

Sermon

Prayer of Intercession

CH4 313: See in yonder manger low

Benediction

Closing Voluntary: See amid the winter's snow – James Kasen

2nd Sunday in Advent

Preacher: Rev Nigel Chikanya

Opening Voluntary: Noel Ecossais - Alexandre Guilmant

Welcome and Call to Worship

Hymn – CH4 291: When out of poverty

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Reading: Isaiah 40: 1-11

Hymn – CH4 476: Mine eyes have seen the glory

Sermon

Prayer of Intercession

CH4 334: On Jordan's bank

Benediction

Closing Voluntary: Angels we have heard on high – James Kasen