Welcome
Call to worship 1 Corinthians 13: 1 – 8
“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
Love never fails.”
Opening prayer Hazel
Hymn Amazing Grace chosen by Meagan
Hymn Let us, with gladsome mind chosen by Anne
Hymn For the beauty of the earth chosen by Marguerite
Mothers quiz
Hymn Cynthia
Hymn Mary did you know chosen by Gwen
Hymn Echo chosen by Dannielle
Reading Proverbs 31: 10 – 31
“A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
She gets up while it is still night;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her female servants.
She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.
When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
“Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Honor her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” – Alison
Thought “They need our love!”
Loving God, thank you for mothers everywhere Thank you for mums no longer here on earth with us but up with you in heaven. Thank you for mother figures in our lives who bring us joy. Thank you for children across the world and let them remember their mothers with delight on this day. We particularly say a prayer for those who are grieving for their mums, are sad because they are struggling to become mums and those mums across the world who are protecting their families from conflict, hunger or violence. Unite all mothers together in your love. In Jesus’ name. Amen. – India
Presentation of flowers – Children
Hymn I will exalt you chosen by Naomi
Hymn I choose to worship chosen by Patricia
Hymn Swing low chosen by Gillian
Blessing
and keep you;
may the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
may the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”
Grace – Alison
Notices
Home group, 31st of March 2025 @ 19:15, at Andrew & Claire’s
Bible Study, 2nd of April 2025 @ 11:00, at the Manse.
Prayer meeting, 3rd of April @ 10:30, at Steve & Hazel’s.
Prayer walk, 4th of April @10:00, at the new church building.