Author: Alastair

Save the Date

Coming this December: Christmas carols in support of Tearfund Scotland

Liberton Kirk, 20th December 2019

This advent season, Tearfund Scotland are coming to Liberton Kirk with the New Scottish Hymn Band as part of their annual Christmas Concert tour. An evening of festive cheer with beautiful acoustic carols and original songs is in store for you. So don’t forget to save the date and join in the celebration!

New Scottish Hymns Band is a gospel-hearted music ministry, influenced by Scottish folk melodies and the best of traditional hymn-writing. Their passion is for the church to have more songs that help people from different backgrounds and cultures unite under a common theme: the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Tearfund is a Christian relief and development agency. It works in around 50 countries, with a primary focus on supporting those in poverty and providing disaster relief for disadvantaged communities.

Daily Devotions for 25th September, 2019

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : JOHN chapter 7 vs 25-44

Meditation : take time to consider what these verses teach us
about Jesus the Christ.
What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?
Who is this Jesus to you??

Then take the time to Pray to this Jesus, the Christ
Pray with honest humility

In Jesus’ Name
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the leaders of our Link Groups
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers this day.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from John 7
Reflect on the words and images and people …. And then pray to this God of ours
Hear our evening prayers, O God, as this day ends.
We believe and trust in You and lay ourselves before You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 24th September, 2019

Upper Room day and Evening Gathering for Prayer

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord

Reading : JOHN chapter 6 vs 60-71

Meditation : take time and consider these particular words this morning.
What is God saying to you?
What is your response to Him today?

Pause to Pray in response to what you have read

O Father God,
Thank you for sending Jesus,
Lord Jesus,
Thank you that you came
Holy Spirit
Teach me
Guide me
Use me
Even today.
In Jesus’ wonderful name,
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask, seek, knock….hear!
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the set passage again from John
Reflect on the words and events…and those involved…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God
O God of eternal life,
We bring our evening worship to you
As we lay ourselves and our church family before you
In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.