Order of Service Sunday January 5th 2014

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Published on Thursday, 02 January 2014 18:56

Happy New Year to All

Sunday 5th January

Order of Service - Greenside Parish Church

Welcome and Call to Worship

Hymn 159 : Lord, For the Years

Prayer of Invocation and Lord's Prayer

Family Talk

Hymn 551 : In Heavenly Love Abiding

Scripture Reading : 2 Chronicles 14 : 2 - 15

Hymn 547 : What A Friend

Presentation of Tithes And Offerings

Intercessory Prayers

Hymn 502 : Take My Life

Sermon : Faith And The Future

Hymn 449 : Rejoice, The Lord is King

Benediction and Choral Amen

Minister : The Rev Alistair Wynne BA BD

Thought for January 2014 from Alistair Wynne

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Published on Thursday, 02 January 2014 18:44

I was struck several weeks ago by the words of the Archbishop of Canterbury when he conducted the baptism of Prince George of Cambridge at the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace in London.  They have so much to say to us here at Greenside as we enter this New Year.

In the course of the service, the Archbishop addressed the parents and godparents of Prince George.  He reminded them that the baptism service is not just centred on 'a maker of rules and regulations' but on 'Jesus, who calls each of us to take a journey.'

Those who make this journey must look in two directions, the Archbishop said.

'First, they look at the world.  Jesus tells his disciples to let people come to him.  To do that they have to be outward looking, in touch with the world, welcoming, generous-spirited, alive with the life of Christ to whom they will introduce all who come.'

He added that, as Christian, Prince George 'is to share the life of Christ which is in him, regardless of whom he meets, their faith or nature or habits, so that others find life.  That sharing may be in words, or generous actions - most likely both - but it will be both very costly and infinitely rewarding.'

The second direction in which Christians must look is towards Christ, the Archbishop said.  

'In both readings, Jesus centres the commands on himself: come to me, abide with me.  He is the only place to go for the resources George will need so that he is everything he can be, so that he beomes most fully the person God has created him to be.  Without me, says Jesus, you can do nothing'

The Archbishop said that the parents and godparents of Prince George have a 'simple task' to

' make sure he knows who this Jesus is.  Speak of Him, read stories about Him.  Introduce Him in prayer.  Help (Prince George) to grow and flourish into the person God has created and has called him to be.'

The Archbishop concluded: 'For life to be complete, the living and trusted love of Jesus Christ is the foundation.  That is something we grow into, live out, hold onto, and which finally carries us home.

'With Christ and his love as our centre, all the needs we meet are faced, all the hopes we have are shaped, and all the possibilities of our life journey are fulfilled.'

Asian Concern Christmas Mubarak Saturday 14th December 2013

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Published on Saturday, 14 December 2013 09:20

Please note that the Mubarak will commrnse at 7.00 p.m. tonight and not 5.30 as previosly shown.  Apologies for any confusion.

Sunday 21st July 2013

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Published on Saturday, 20 July 2013 19:57

Service will take place at Greenside with the congregation of London Road joining us for Sunday Worship.  Note that our annual association with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe starts this weekend which means that the Halls and kitchen are not available for let until the end of August.  A warm welcome is extended to all associated with the Greenside Fringe Venue - staff and visitors.  The Church will be open to visitors during the afternoon of the 4 Saturdays in August - from 12 noon until 4 p.m..