SUNDAY, 30TH MAY 2021

Opening Voluntary: Cornet voluntary in G William Walond Vater unser in Himmelreich J Krieger

Welcome and Notices

Opening Responses:

The world belongs to the Lord, the earth and all its people

How good and how lovely it is to live together in unity

Love and faith come together, justice and peace join hands

If the Lord’s disciples keep silent, these stones would shout aloud

We affirm our diversity and the dignity of each person. each dignity of diversity affirm We and the our

Love one another, as I have loved you. (John 15:12) you. loved I as have Loveone another, Lord, open our lips and our mouths shall proclaim your praise

WELLINGTON CHURCH

We welcome into the life and worship of our congregation all people whatever their people all our of congregation worship into and life the welcome We ethnic origin, gender, background, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical ability. ability. physical or mental orientation, sexual age, background, gender, origin, ethnic Hymn 111 ‘Holy, holy, holy’

Welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. (Romans 15:7) God. of (Romans glory the for you, welcomed has one Christ as another Welcome

Prayer of Approach

Romans 8.12-17 So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ—if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.

Solo: ‘Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen’ BWV 51 J S Bach

St John 3.1-17 Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.’

Jesus answered him, ‘Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.’

Nicodemus said to him, ‘How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother’s womb and be born?’

Jesus answered, ‘Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be astonished that I said to you, “You must be born from above.” The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.’

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Nicodemus said to him, ‘How can these things be?’ Jesus answered him, ‘Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things?

‘Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

‘For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.

‘Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

Hymn 615 ‘Holy Spirit, ever living’

Sermon

Hymn 724 Christ’s is the world in which we move’

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Prayer and 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.

Hymn 519 ‘Love divine, all loves excelling’ (tune: Hyfrydol)

Closing Responses:

From where we are, to where you need us Jesus now lead on

From the security of what we know, to the adventure of what you will reveal Jesus now lead on

To refashion the fabric of this world, until it resembles the shape of your Kingdom Jesus now lead on

Because good things have been prepared for those who love God Jesus now lead on

Blessing

Closing Voluntary: ‘Postlude in D’ Healey Willan

Organist: Alan Kitchen

Soloist: Héloïse Bernard

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TODAY SUNDAY – 30TH MAY

11.00 am Morning Service in Wellington and Worship on-line led by the Very Rev. Dr.

7.00 pm Joint Evening Service by Zoom led by Rev. Dr. Carolyn Kelly Chaplain, University of

THIS WEEK

See More Notes and Dates for details of:

Tuesday 2.00 to 3.00 pm Prayer Group by Zoom 7.30 pm Bible Studies by Zoom

Wednesday 12 noon and 3.00 pm Conversation Corner by Zoom

Friday 7.30 pm International Welcome Club

NEXT SUNDAY – 6TH JUNE

11.00 am Morning Service in Wellington and Worship on-line led by the Rev. Tom Moffat

7.00 pm Joint Evening Service by Zoom led by Helen Stimpson

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MORE NOTES AND DATES

KIRK SESSION - MEETINGS TO CONSIDER DEPARTING FROM HISTORICAL DOCTRINE - A meeting of the Kirk Session has been arranged for Tuesday, 8th June at 7.30 via zoom to consider the issue of departure from historic doctrine in order to permit the ordination, induction, or appointment of a minister who is in a civil partnership or a same sex marriage. This is a requirement of the Church of in all vacancies. A second meeting on the same issue will be held, if required, on Tuesday 22nd June, at 7.30 pm via zoom.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING - TRANSITION MINISTRY - A meeting of Wellington's congregation will be held on Thursday, 0th June at 7.30 pm via zoom to consider whether the congregation wishes to proceed with the Transition Minister appointment process. The meeting will hosted by Glasgow Presbytery who will also attend. Representatives of the 's Faith Nurture Forum will lead the meeting. They will give a short presentation on the concept of Transition Ministry and will take any questions. The meeting will then culminate in a vote, arranged and supervised by Glasgow Presbytery, as to whether the congregation wishes to proceed down the Transition Ministry route. This meeting is of considerable importance in relation to Wellington's future and all members of the Wellington community are warmly invited, and strongly encouraged, to attend. If you have any questions in advance of the meeting, please do send them to me ([email protected]) and I will do my best to respond.

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR - Anthea, our Church Administrator, has decided to retire from the end of July. For many years Anthea has quietly and efficiently undertaken the myriad of tasks that ensure the smooth running of our church life and truly is one of its sure foundations. We will miss her in this role but can rejoice that she will remain part of our fellowship. We are starting the process of looking for a replacement and if you are interested or know of someone who might be interested in what is a paid part time role can you please let me know by e-mail: [email protected] or phone: 0141-334-9887.

ECO-CONGREGATION SCOTLAND are planning to hold a monthly prayer gathering at 4 pm on the first Thursday of every month in preparation for COP26 in November. The first meeting will be at 4 pm on Thursday, 3rd June. Please email: [email protected] for the meeting link.

BIBLE STUDIES – We meet for the last in the current series of Studies by Zoom at 7.30 pm on Tuesday, 1st June. We have been studying 6 Psalms of Lament using the conversations approach. Please contact Roger Sturrock for the link - Tel: 942 8001 or Email: [email protected]

WELLINGTON NEWS The deadline for material for the Summer edition is Wednesday, 9th June at 12 noon. If you have any news or articles for inclusion we would be very pleased to hear from you: deliver contributions to the office or email: [email protected] or [email protected]

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MORE NOTES AND DATES (continued)

CONVERSATION CORNER - Every Wednesday on ZOOM. If you have the time, join us at 12 noon or at 3.00 pm. Free and friendly. Email: [email protected] for ZOOM ID. All welcome - if you are a native English speaker join the pool of NESSIEs...Native English Speakers Sharing Information and Experience. If you are using English as another language - this is the ideal place to use what you know in a friendly, relaxed way.

INTERNATIONAL WELCOME CLUB - SUNNY VALENCIA - YOU are invited to come on a trip to this Spanish city which has the second biggest port in Europe as well as beautiful sandy beaches and sunshine ....on ZOOM, of course! Friday, 4th June at 4.00pm. All Welcome. ZOOM ID from: [email protected].

WHEEL TRUST AGM 2021 – All supporters of the Wheel Trust are most welcome to attend and to share more about what has been happening this year. If you would like to be part of the AGM being held online on Zoom on Thursday, 3rd June at 7.30 pm please contact Graeme Wood (Management Chair) and he will send you a link to the meeting. His details are: Mob: 07712 669628 Email: [email protected]

AFRICAN CHILDREN - May Appeal - The follow ing items are now needed by SIR for children in Africa: Wax crayons, rulers, spoons and toothpaste. These can be placed in the blue box on the table at the window end of the ground floor corridor.

FEED THE HUNGRY - Complaints and requests for help have 'flooded in' to the charity Positive Action in Housing (PAiH) this week since the Home Office ended its Aspen Card contract with Sodexo and switched to a new contract with Prepaid Financial Services. The Aspen Card was a type of debit card given to asylum seekers. At least 51 families have contacted PAiH to say they have no money for food because of the switch. This is also a Bank Holiday weekend so any 'administrative difficulties' will take longer to fix. The charity is distributing emergency crisis grants, food vouchers, and food from their Food Cupboard. Many of the asylum seekers in 'hotels' are not receiving the £8 a week subsistence they are due. Asylum seekers are prohibited from working. Calling for asylum seekers to be given the right to work, the charity also calls for emergency donations to DESTITUTION APPEAL, Positive Action in Housing, 98 West George Street Glasgow G2 1PJ or via their Donate Page online. And the aid agency also asks people to write to their MP about the situation.

This week too - the Interfaith Food Justice Network - examined how all the agencies providing food and support to asylum seekers could do this better. They agreed that Food should be a human right and that food should be available with dignity. Grace Franklin

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PRAYER GROUP – We meet each Tuesday on ZOOM between 2.00 and 3.00 pm. Our prayer is strengthened when we unite with others, especially in these difficult days.

FOCUS ON PRAYER:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5.9 (NIV)

 Pray that without the costly increase of nuclear weapons we all may work and pray for peaceful and cooperative international relationships.  Pray for the people of Gaza and Israel in their common suffering, that a true peace may be reached and hope never fail.  Pray for Aung San Suu Kyi and her NLD party as they struggle for democracy.  Pray for a sharing of vaccines to help the countries who have increasing Coronavirus cases.  Pray for all who undertake the work of the General Assembly over the next year and give thanks for the Reports.  Pray for the work of the Iona Community and their new leader, Ruth Harvey. Give thanks for the recently renovated living space in the Abbey.  Pray for Claire Herbert, Chaplain to the Lodging House Mission, and her family as she recovers from illness.

If you wish prayer for any matter, please contact: Maureen Small Tel: 946 5316 or Ann Wilson Tel: 357 4924

ASSISTING MINISTER INTERIM MODERATOR Revd. Dr. Roger Sturrock Revd. Dr. Stewart Gillan Tel: 0141 942 8001 Tel: 07341 822058 Mob: 07970 535358 Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected]

LOCUM Revd. Liz Johnson Blythe Tel: 07885 536984 Email: [email protected]

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