Blessed are the meek

11 o’clock English Service Psalm 24:1-6 ' The earth belongs unto the Lord ' Prayer followed by Young People’s talk 12 Noon Gaelic service in the Church hall Ps 24: 1-6 ‘ The earth belongs unto the Lord ’ Urnaigh Bible Readings Matthew 5: 1-5 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them“He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do. “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” ‘ (SCREEN ONLY ) Sermon Blessed are the Meek The third of the beatitudes seems to run counter to everything this world believes true. What is meekness ? Meekness is godliness Meekness is not weakness Hymn 178 ‘ In the name of Jesus ’ Leughadh Salm 37 Mata 11 Ps 50: 1-6 ‘ The mighty God the Lord ‘ Searmon Matthew 11: 25- 30 ( NIV) NEP 125 ‘ Jesus name above all names Ps 37: 6-11 ‘And, like unto the Light He shall ’ Ps 67 ‘ Lord bless and pity us ‘ Sunday school this afternoon at 3.30 pm in the church hall. Sunday school is for all young people from age 5 -13 ( P1 – S2). 6 PM Evening English service “ Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Tonight’s praise Ps 31:1-5 ‘ In thee, O Lord, I put my trust ‘ Ps 85: 6-13 ‘ That in thee may thy people joy ‘ Para 66 ‘ How bright these glorious spirits shine!’ Para 67 : 4- 9 ‘ The God of glory down to men ‘