The Sunday worship service starts at 11am. Church and grounds open on Fridays 10-12. All welcome.
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21st August 2022

Joint Service

At South Leith Secret Garden, 10.30am

‘Summer Songs of Praise’

Welcome and Intimations and Call to Worship: Rev Iain May

Gathering Prayer and Lord’s Prayer: Rev Peter Bluett

Hymn 510: Jesus calls us here to meet him

Hymn: Give me oil in my lamp

Hymn 181: For the beauty of the Earth

Joint Music Group and Choir: ‘Lord you have come to the seashore’

Hymn 547: What a friend we have in Jesus

Hymn 526: This is the day of new beginnings

Hymn 530: One more step along the world I go

Joint Music Group and Choir: ‘A New Commandment’

Hymn 512: To God be the glory, great things he has done!

Prayer for others: Rev Iain May

Hymn 448: Shine Jesus Shine

Benediction

Intimations

Services – next weeks service 28th August will be conducted by Rev. Ron Smith

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14th August 2022

SACRAMENT of HOLY BAPTISM

Worship conducted by the Reverend David Cooper,
including the Baptism of Aidan Donald Drake Cooper

Organist:  Iain Mackinnon

Welcome and Intimations

Call to Worship

Minister  –  Let all the earth acclaim the Lord!

People     –  Worship the Lord in gladness.

Hymn  63          All people that on earth do dwell

Prayers

First Thought

Hymn 600        Spirit of God, unseen as the wind

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament:  Jeremiah 23: 23-29   Reader: John Cooper

New Testament:  Luke 12: 49-56        Reader: Tim Bell

Hymn 181        For the beauty of the earth

Sermon

Hymn 633        Child of blessing, child of promise

The Sacrament of Baptism

Words of Institution
A Statement on Baptism
A Confession of Faith

The minister says to the parents and god parents:

In presenting Aidan Donald for baptism,
desiring that he may be grafted into Christ
as a member of his body, the Church,
do you receive the teaching of the Christian faith
which we confess in the Apostles’ Creed?

I do.

The congregation affirms the faith:

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ,
God’s only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated

at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge
the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.

Prayer at the Font

The Baptism

A Blessing

Promises

The minister says to the parents and god parents:

Do you promise,
depending on the grace of God,
to teach Aidan Donald
the truths and duties of the Christian faith;
and by prayer and example
to bring him up in the life
and worship of the Church?

I do

The Commitment of the Congregation:

You who are gathered here
represent the whole Church,
the joy of Christ’s presence in your midst.

The Commitment of the Congregation:

You who are gathered here
represent the whole Church,
the joy of Christ’s presence in your midst.

They also bring you responsibilities
as Christ’s people in this place.

Do you welcome Aidan Donald;
and do you renew your commitment,
with God’s help,
to live before all God’s children
in a kindly and Christian way,
and to share with them
the knowledge and love of Christ?

We do.

Minister and People say together:

We will nurture one another in faith,
uphold one another in prayer,
encourage one another in service.

Prayers of Inte

Prayers of Intercession and Dedication
followed by the Lord’s Prayer:

Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory
for ever and ever.
Amen.

Hymn 182         Now thank we all our God

Benediction and Threefold Amen

Closing Organ Voluntary – Cantate Domino.  Giuseppe Pitoni  (1657-1743)

INTIMATIONS     

Sunday Services – We are pleased to welcome the families and friends of Aidan Cooper, son of Judith and Mark Cooper, who is being baptised today and we thank his grandfather, Rev David Cooper, for leading our worship today.

Next Sunday, 21 August, will be our next joint service and will be at South Leith church in the Secret Garden (weather permitting) at 10.30. All welcome.

WhatsApp Daily Prayer Group – If you would like to receive a short daily prayer on your mobile phone please speak to Annie or Anne.

New Parish Steering Group – The Steering Group’s July update is available on the NP website www.towardsournewparish.com
Printed copies are available in the church foyer.

Fresh Start – Starter Packs – Thank you to all who have recently brought goods for Fresh Start.

Message from Liz Hare of the Citadel Arts Group

We are a Leith-based company with a strong interest in local history and stories, and have created many books of local memories and plays based on these stories. Our most recent project was based in the Custom House where our writers group will be meeting next term starting in October. 

One of our group has been looking into some of the fascinating people who are buried in North Leith Cemetery and we wondered whether we could create a play based on their lives. There’s Thomas Gladstones, grandfather of the Prime Minister William Gladstone whose son worked at Leith Roperie; Lady Anne McIntosh who raised a regiment for Prince Charlie in 1745; Rev David Johnston who was North Leith Parish Church Minister and founded the Blind Asylum; noted Perthshire poet Robert Nicol and Matilda Molesworth who came from a very interesting Leith family. 

Citadel wondered whether any of the congregation might be interested in getting involved in the project. Some may have an interest in local history and might be able to help with the research. They could be our script consultants. Maybe we could have a trial reading of the script for the congregation and they could give us feedback on the play. We usually work with professional actors but if there are any keen amateurs in the church they might be able to get involved as performers. We’d be happy to meet up with anyone who likes the sound of what we’re proposing.

Many thanks for helping by passing on this information. 

Best wishes

Liz

LizHare@blueyonder.co.uk

North Leith Parish Church
www.northleithparishchurch.co.uk


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7th August 2022

SUMMER PRAISE

Service led by: The Session Clerk and Members of the Congregation

Organist: Iain Mackinnon

Welcome and Intimations

Call to Worship (from Psalm 47)

Clap your hands, all you nations;
shout to God with cries of joy.
How awesome is the Lord Most High,
the great King over all the earth!

God has ascended amid shouts of joy,
the Lord amid the sounding of trumpets.
Sing praises to God, sing praises;
Sing praises to our King, sing praises.
For God is the King of all the earth;
sing to him a psalm of praise.

Hymn 147  (v. 1-4, 7)  All creatures of our God and King        

Prayer of Approach

Reading:  From Psalm 104 – Linda and Annie

Hymn 103  Fill your hearts with joy and gladness  

Talk:  Light at the end of the tunnel – Stewart

Talk:  Summer Holiday Club – Michelle

Prayer of Thanksgiving for summertime – Jenny and Tim

Hymn 149  Let all creation dance

Reading:    Colossians  1: 15-23 –  Annie and Linda

Talk:  ‘Through Christ, God created the whole universe’ – Anne

Hymn 210  Awake my soul

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, you heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Prayer of Dedication

Prayers for others – Tim

Hymn 225  Summer suns are glowing

Benediction

Threefold Amen

Closing Voluntary – The Harmonious  Blacksmith   George F Handel (1685-1759)

INTIMATIONS     

Sunday Services – Thank you to all those who have contributed to our service today.
Next Sunday, 14 August, our worship will be led by Rev David Cooper who will be baptising his grandson, Aidan, son of Judith and Mark Cooper.

New Parish Steering Group – The Steering Group’s July update is now available on the NP website.  www.towardsournewparish.com
Printed copies are available in the church foyer.

Fresh Start – Starter Packs – Stocks are low on frying pans and pots & pans in good condition; double bed sheets; toiletries (toothbrushes and toothpaste); kitchen utensils; household cleaning products; screw-in light bulbs for lamps.
If you can help, please bring goods to the church or speak to Ellen Lowe.
Thank you to those who have already responded by bringing goods for Fresh Start.

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31st July 2022

8th Sunday after Pentecost

Minister: Rev. Douglas Paterson

Organist: Iain Mackinnon

The Rich Fool

Welcome and Intimations

Call to Worship

Loving God, Creation is your gift
The heavens declare your glory
The earth reveals your gifts
We come into your presence
Rejoicing in your goodness
Come let us praise the Lord
To you we offer our praise and our prayers.

Hymn 212  Morning has broken  – no copyright    

Prayer of Approach ending with Lord’s Prayer

First thought      

Hymn 125  Lord of all being, throned afar  

Readings: Colossians 3: 1-11 and  Luke 12: 13-21 – Jimmy Hudson

Hymn 550  As the deer pants for the water

Sermon

Hymn 231  For the fruits of all creation

Spoken Doxology   (Hymn 816)

Now to him who loved us, gave us
every pledge that love could give,
freely shed his blood to save us,
gave his life that we might live,
be the kingdom, power and glory
and thanksgiving evermore.

Dedication of the Offering

Prayers for the World

Hymn 192  All my hope on God is founded

Blessing

God the Creator bless us
God the Son walk with us
The Spirit lighten our way
This and every day

Threefold Amen

Closing Voluntary – Cavatina   Christoph W Gluck (1714-1787)

Picture: JESUS MAFA (Cameroon bible project), The Rich Fool, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN

INTIMATIONS     

Sunday Services – We are pleased to welcome Rev. Douglas Paterson, who is leading our worship today.

Next Sunday, 7 August, our worship will be led by members of the congregation and will be a service of summer praise

New Parish Steering Group – The Steering Group’s July update is now available on the NP website.  www.towardsournewparish.com
Printed copies are available in the church foyer.

Fresh Start – Starter Packs – There has been a big increase in demand for starter packs due to the Ukrainian war.  Over 120 packs/week are currently being issued.
Stocks are low on frying pans and pots & pans in good condition; double bed sheets; toiletries (toothbrushes and toothpaste); kitchen utensils; household cleaning products; screw-in light bulbs for lamps.
If you can help, please bring goods to the church or speak to Ellen Lowe.

Starbank Park
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24th July 2022

7th Sunday after Pentecost

Minister: Rev. Angus Mathieson

Organist: Iain Mackinnon

Welcome and Intimations

Call to Worship
We gather here to worship God
With ears ready to listen
With hearts and minds open to receive
With voices ready to sing praise

God knows us
God guides us
God raises us up
God is with us now

We gather together to worship God
We come to God who inclines an ear to us
We come to God who gives us words to speak
We come to God in reverence and awe

God gives us life
God sets us free
God speaks a better word
We gather to worship God

Hymn 96  You are before me, God, you are behind  – No copyright
                                                                             (Tune: Sursum Corda)

The recording of our worship starts here

Prayer of Approach ending with Lord’s Prayer (said by all)

First thought      

Hymn 540  I heard the voice of Jesus say

Readings:   Jeremiah 1: 1-10 and Luke 4: 21-30 Shirley Hopkins

Sermon

The recording of our worship finishes here

Hymn 500  Lord of creation, to you be all praise  – No copyright

Spoken Doxology   (Hymn 816)

Now to him who loved us, gave us
every pledge that love could give,
freely shed his blood to save us,
gave his life that we might live,
be the kingdom, power and glory
and thanksgiving evermore.

Dedication of the Offering

Prayers for the World

Hymn 680  You are called to tell the story  – No copyright

Benediction and Threefold Amen

INTIMATIONS     

Sunday Services – We are pleased to welcome Rev. Angus R. Mathieson, Partnership Development Secretary, Faith Action Staff, The Church of Scotland, who is leading our worship today.

Next Sunday, 31 July, our worship will be led by Rev Douglas Paterson.

Kirk Session – Session members are reminded that there will be a special Kirk Session meeting this coming Wednesday evening, 27 July at 7.30 pm in the Session House.

New Parish Steering Group – The Steering Group’s July update is now available on the New Parish website www.towardsournewparish.com
Printed copies are available in the church foyer.

Fresh Start – Starter Packs – There has been a big increase in demand for starter packs due to the Ukrainian war. Over 120 packs/week are currently being issued.
Stocks are low on frying pans and pots and pans in good condition; double bed sheets; toiletries (toothbrushes and toothpaste); kitchen utensils; household cleaning products; screw-in light bulbs for lamps.
If you can help, please bring goods to the church or speak to Ellen Lowe.

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17th July 2022

Joint worship with Newhaven, North Leith and South Leith at Newhaven Church

Intimation

Morning Worship – Next week’s service will be conducted by Rev Angus Mathieson from the Faith Nurture Forum 121.

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10th July 2022

5th Sunday after Pentecost

Leader: Colin Macneill

Organist: Iain Mackinnon

Welcome and Intimations

Call to Worship

O Lord, open our lips 
And our mouths shall declare your praise   
O Lord, open our eyes 
That we may behold your presence 
O Lord, open our ears 
That we may hear your call 
O Lord, open our hearts 
That we may respond to your love
O Lord, open our lives 
That your love may flow through  

Hymn 132  Immortal, invisible, God only wise

Prayer of Approach ending with Lord’s Prayer (said by all)

First thought      

Hymn 154  O Lord my God (How Great Thou Art)

Scripture Readings:    Psalm 82 and Luke 10: 25-37 – Beryl Curlett

Sermon

Hymn 485  Dear Lord and Father of mankind

Spoken Doxology   (Hymn 816)

Now to him who loved us, gave us
every pledge that love could give,
freely shed his blood to save us,
gave his life that we might live,
be the kingdom, power and glory
and thanksgiving evermore.

Dedication of the Offering

Prayers for the World

Hymn 536  May the mind of Christ my Saviour

Benediction and Threefold Amen

Closing Voluntary –  Fugue in B flat.  Johann Kirnberger (1721-1783)

Picture: The Good Samaritan, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

INTIMATIONS     

Sunday Services – We are pleased to welcome Colin Macneill from Newhaven Church to lead our worship today.
Next Sunday, 19 July, will be our next joint service at Newhaven at 10.30.

Leith Churches Holiday Club – Thanks to all who helped in any way this past week.

Leith Churches Together Lunchtime service – The next lunchtime service takes place this coming Thursday, 14 July, at St. James’ Episcopal church at Leith Links at 1pm.  All welcome. Remember to bring your own food for lunch after the service.

Fresh Start – Starter Packs – There has been a big increase in demand for starter packs due to the Ukrainian war.  Over 120 packs/week are currently being issued.
Stocks are low on frying pans and pots & pans in good condition; double bed sheets; toiletries (toothbrushes and toothpaste); kitchen utensils; household cleaning products; screw-in light bulbs for lamps.
If you can help, please bring goods to the church or speak to Ellen Lowe.

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3 July 2022

4th Sunday after Pentecost

Minister: Rev. Dr. Jessie Fubara-Manuel

Organist: Iain Mackinnon

Welcome and Intimations

Call to Worship (Psalm 47:1-7 – see over)

Clap your hands, all you nations,
shout to God with cries of joy.
For the Lord Most High is awesome,
the great King over all the earth.
He subdued nations under us,
peoples under our feet.
He chose our inheritance for us,
the pride of Jacob, whom he loved.
God has ascended amid shouts of joy,
the Lord amid the sounding of trumpets.
Sing praises to God, sing praises;
sing praises to our King, sing praises
For God is the King of all the earth;
sing to him a psalm of praise.

Hymn 160 Praise my soul the King of heaven

Prayer of Approach ending with Lord’s Prayer (said by all)

First thoughts     Eileen and Kedison Njotu

Hymn 555 Amazing grace!

Readings:  Psalm 30 and Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20 – Gerry O’Neil

Reflection

Hymn 189 Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here

Spoken Doxology  

To God the Father, God the Son
and God the Spirit, three in one,
praise, honour, might and glory be
from age to age eternally.

Dedication of the Offering

Prayers for the World

Hymn 694 Brother, sister, let me serve you

Benediction and Threefold Amen

Closing Voluntary – Prelude in D   James S Anderson (1853-1945)

INTIMATIONS     

Sunday Services – We are pleased to welcome back Rev Dr. Jessie Fubara-Manuel to lead our worship today.
Next Sunday, 12 June, the service will be led by Colin Macneill from Newhaven church.
The following week, 19 July, will be a joint service at Newhaven.

Church family – We regret to report the death of Miss Isobella Mann, (formerly of Newhaven Main Street), at Craighall House on 27 May 2022.   The funeral took place at Warriston on 16 June.

Leith Churches Holiday Club 4 – 8 July -The holiday club takes place this week outdoors, in the park in Park Road, from Monday to Friday. Copies of the prayer letter are available for those who did not get one last week.

Leith Churches Together Lunchtime service – The next lunchtime service takes place on Thursday, 14 July, at St. James’ Episcopal church at 1pm. All welcome. Remember to bring your own food for lunch after the service.

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26th June 2022

Worship led by:

Rev. Iain May BSc. MBA BD, South Leith
Rev. Dr Jessie Fubara-Manuel, Associate Minister, South Leith
Karen McKay, Interim Moderator, North Leith

Music:

Organist – Iain Mackinnon, North Leith

Choir and Music Group of South Leith Parish Church
and Newhaven Church

Where are we heading?

Welcome and Intimations

Call to Worship

HYMN 198: Let us build a house

Prayer of Adoration and Confession – John Hodge, Newhaven

READING: Psalm 77: 1-2; 11-20 and Luke 9: 51-62 – Karen McKay

HYMN 362: Heaven shall not wait

       Prayers for Others and Dedication – Rev. Dr Jessie Fubara-Manuel,

HYMN 543: Christ be our light!

                                        Sermon – Rev. Iain May

Sacrament of Holy Communion

COMMUNION HYMN 656: I come with joy, a child of God

                                             Communion Responses

M: The  Lord  be with you
All: And also with you
M: Lift up your hearts
All: We lift them to the  Lord
M: Let us give thanks to the  Lord  our God
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise  


Holy, holy, holy,  Lord God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest Blessed is he who comes In the name of the  Lord Hosanna in the highest
M: Jesus, Lamb of God,
All:  have mercy on us
M: Jesus, bearer of our sins,
All:  have mercy on us M: Jesus, redeemer of the world,
All: grant us peace    

HYMN 465: Be thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart

Benediction

Postlude et Resurrexit  (WA Mozart (1756-1791))

Intimations

New Parish Steering Group –There will be a meeting immediately after our joint worship today.  


North Leith Parish Church
Morning Worship – Next week will be led by Rev. Dr Jessie Fubara-Manuel, Associate Minister, South Leith

South Leith Parish Church
Kirk Session Meeting – Elders are reminded that the next Kirk Session meeting will take place on Tuesday, 28th June at 7 pm in the Mackenzie Hall.  

Summer Sunday Services during July and August – Please note that our Sunday Services in July and August will begin at 10.30 am.  

Weekend away September 2022 – there is an opportunity to join with North Leith and Newhaven churches on a weekend away to Castle Douglas on 16th to 18th September.  Cost is approximately £100, which includes accommodation and meals. If you would like further information please speak to either the Minister or Anne Rutherford.  

Leith Churches Holiday Club
4th to 8th July – please remember the children and adults in your prayers.
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19th June 2022

Unfortunately there is no recording

Leader: Rev Ron Smith

Organist: Iain Mackinnon

Welcome and Intimations

Call to Worship

Lord, on this journey of life, you teach us and want us to grow
Let us praise God together
When we find ourselves lost or lonely, you welcome us and nurture us
Let us praise God together
When we feel imprisoned by walls of routine and stress, you show us the door of liberty
Let us praise God together
When it feels like you have forgotten us, you give us courage and inner peace
Let us praise God together
You hold us in the palm of your hand and foster our growth in love and service
O come, let us rejoice and praise the Lord our God

Hymn 160 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven

Prayer of Approach and the Lord’s Prayer

First thought

Hymn 231 For the fruits of all creation

Scripture Readings:     Reader:  Stewart Lowe

Psalm 92, v1-4, 12-15
Ezekiel 17, v22-24
Mark 4, v26-34

Sermon

Hymn 251 I, the Lord of sea and sky

Spoken Doxology 

To God the Father, God the Son
and God the Spirit, praise be done:
may Christ the Lord upon us pour
the Spirit’s gift for evermore.

Dedication of the Offering

Prayers for the World

HYMN 336 Christ is our light! the bright and morning star

Benediction and Threefold Amen

Picture
Tissot, James, 1836-1902. Sower, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. 

INTIMATIONS

Sunday Services – We are pleased to welcome Rev Ron Smith to lead our worship today.
Next Sunday, 26 June, will be our next joint service with Newhaven and South Leith when we will celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion here at North Leith. The service will start at 11.00.