A Prisoner of the Lord

11 o’clock English NEP 241 ‘The Lord’s my Shepherd ‘ Prayer Young Peoples talk ‘ It is a Mystery ‘ Bible Reading Ephesians 3:1-13 ( NIV) For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory. NEP 114 ‘ Jesus all for Jesus’ Sermon ‘ The Mystery of Christ ‘ At the beginning of Ephesians Chapter 3 Paul describes the great plan of God through Jesus Christ His Son as being a ’Mystery ‘. God’s Mystery is Completed in Jesus Christ God’s Mystery is made known through the Holy Spirit God’s Mystery is inclusive because of Jesus Christ N.E.P 257 ‘ How Deep the Father’s love for us ‘ 12 Noon Gaelic Service in the church hall Leughadh Ephesianaich 3 Ceann Teagaisg ( E 6) ‘ Gum Biodh na Cinneach nan cooighreachan, agus nan co-chorp, agus nan luchd-compàirt de a ghealladh-san ann an Iosa Criosd, tre an soisgeul’. Sailm Ps 121 ‘ I to the hills will lift mine eyes ' Ps 84: 1-5 ‘ How lovely is thy dwelling place ‘ Ps 93 ‘ The Lord doth reign & cloth’d is he ‘ Ps 67 ‘ Lord bless & 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 English Bible Reading Ephesians 3 Sermon ‘ A Prisoner of the Lord’ Tonight’s praise Psalm 63:1-8 ‘ Lord thee my God I’ll early seek‘ Hymn 109 ‘ We sing the praise of him who died‘ Hymn 106 ‘ When I survey the Wondrous Cross ‘ Psalm 72: 17-19 ‘ His name for ever shall endure’ 6pm Youth Fellowship The Youth fellowship will meet this evening at 6pm. They will be meeting this evening at 13 Cross the home of Chrismina Morrison . All young people are very welcome to come along. ( Food Rota this week Heather Campbell)