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ORDER OF SERVICE INTIMATIONS Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of Welcome, everyone, to Kay Park Parish Church and an especially warm darkness and put on the armour of light, now in the time of welcome to any visitors worshipping with us this morning. A special welcome to the Cubs and Beavers, who are in church today after having had this mortal life, in which your son Jesus Christ came to us a sleepover in the Scout Hall. in great humility; that on the last day, when he shall come After the service, there is tea/coffee/biscuit and chat downstairs, and we’d again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and love to see you there. the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who December /January copies of Reflections magazine are now in the Elders' lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now pigeonholes for distribution along with their Christmas plants. and forever. Amen Young Church Christmas party is a Christmas Bowling Party at The Garage, Kilmarnock this afternoon. The young people will walk with their The Grace leaders from church after the service and can be collected from The Garage. The party will include bowling and a wimpy lunch. Hymn 277 “Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour comes” Kilmarnock Choral Union presents Winter Wonderland! – a family Prayer of Approach and The Lord’s Prayer Christmas Concert - tonight at 7.30 in St. Andrew’s & St. Marnock’s Church, Kilmarnock. All welcome. Tickets at door £5 (incl. mulled wine & Childrens Address mince pies) Programme includes piano duets by Gordon Cree & Alan Fleming-Baird….a great night of carols with opportunities for the audience Hymn 279 “Make way, make way for Christ the King” to sing along. For any Pastoral needs please contact our Locum the Rev Eddie Simpson Scripture Isaiah 64: 1 - 9; St. Mark 13:24 – 37 on 01563 522841. Read by Bill Caldwell Lunch Break –Thursday 12.15pm - 2pm...homemade soups served with Hymn 273 “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” crusty bread and homemade puddings, tea/coffee and biscuits. Price still only £3.00!!! Do tell all your friends. Sermon The Guild outing to the Pantomime and dinner at First Edition is on Friday. Offering Next Sunday the service at 11.00a.m. will be led by the Rev. Eddie Simpson. Presentation of Long Service Certificates The Salvation Army Toy Appeal for children in Kilmarnock is taking place once again and if you are able to support this then please bring your Prayer of Dedication, Thanksgiving and Intercession toy along next Sunday. All toys should be new and unwrapped. Hymn 475 “Christ is coming!” A DVD of KPPC choir will be available soon. The case will also include a cd with artwork it represents very good value for money at £5. Excellent Benediction Christmas present. Please give advance orders to Bill Neilson with payment. Blythswood Shoe Box Appeal What a privilege we’ve had over the past three weeks or so! Blythswood Care provides the opportunity for us to send a wee Kay Park Parish bit of love and comfort to some of those most in need of it Now here we are – a record 7,169 shoeboxes filled with excellent quality gifts and each containing a Christian Church message, to be sent by Blythswood Care from North, East, (Registered Scottish Charity: SC008154) South Ayrshire, Renfrewshire and Cowal to Albania in South rd East Europe. Thanks to all those at Kay Park who donated 72 3 December, 2017 shoeboxes to this year’s Appeal. Advent Sunday In addition, £11,782 has been donated to help with transportation this year – up by more than £2,000 on last year. And what of the shoeboxes? They’re starting their journey to Albania leaving Hillington on 4 December. Thank you all, Fraser Hutchison, Co-ordinator Sick List – the Minister has the following names. If you think this list should be altered/ added to, please let the Minister know. Emma Bell, Charlie Deans, Betty Pollock, Doreen Thomas, Nan Wells. Pastoral Calls Please let the Locum Minister know today of any member you feel would benefit from a visit – those in hospital, ill at home, needing some extra pastoral support for whatever reason. Or tell of those who would like to talk to about any other matter. And please write their details down here, tear this page off and give it to an office-bearer today. Thanks. Name………………………………………………………………………...... Address/Hospital and Ward No. …………………………………...... Organist Brief description of the situation……………………………………...... Mr. Alex. Ferguson ……………………………………………………………………………… …...... Minister www.kayparkparishchurch.org.uk Rev. Edward V. Simpson