The Prison Gates are Gone

16th August 2015 A very warm welcome to our services of worship today. We pray that you will all know God’s blessing as we meet together. Worship this morning and this evening is led by Mr David Nicolson. Induction loops are fitted in both the Church and hall for the hard of hearing. Please set your hearing aid to position ‘T’. you Recordings of all our services are available on our website www.crossnesschurch.com as free Podcasts. CD recordings are also made of the services and are made available free of charge to the housebound and elderly. Please ask one of the office bearers if would like a copy. On crèche today Carol & Marina Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/eaglaisnis or find us via Google by entering ‘@eaglaisnis’ www.crossnesschurch.com for more information and audio content. If you would like any information posted on the website, please contact Chris at 810112 or email the website a crossnesschurch@gmail.com Cross Ness Church of Scotland is a registered Scottish Charity No.SC000991 11 o’clock Service (church hall) Opening Praise: (NEP 264)To God Be The Glory Praise: Psalm 116 v11-19 Praise: Hymn 697 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less Bible Reading: Genesis 43 (ESV) 16 How God Works on Our Behalf When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, “Bring the men into the house, and slaughter an animal and make ready, for the men are to dine with me at noon.” 17 The man did as Joseph told him and brought the men to Joseph's house. 18 And the men were afraid because they were brought to Joseph's house, and they said, “It is because of the money, which was replaced in our sacks the first time, that we are brought in, so that he may assault us and fall upon us to make us servants and seize our donkeys.” 19 So they went up to the steward of Joseph's house and spoke with him at the door of the house, 20 and said, “Oh, my lord, we came down the first time to buy food. 21 And when we came to the lodging place we opened our sacks, and there was each man's money in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight. So we have brought it again with us, 22 and we have brought other money down with us to buy food. We do not know who put our money in our sacks.” 23 He replied, “Peace to you, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has put treasure in your sacks for you. I received your money.” Then he brought Simeon out to them. 24 And when the man had brought the men into Joseph's house and given them water, and they had washed their feet, and when he had given their donkeys fodder, 25 they prepared the present for Joseph's coming at noon, for they heard that they should eat bread there. 26 When Joseph came home, they brought into the house to him the present that they had with them and bowed down to him to the ground. 27 And he inquired about their welfare and said, “Is your father well, the old man of whom you spoke? Is he still alive?” 28 They said, “Your servant our father is well; he is still alive.” And they bowed their heads and prostrated themselves. 29 And he lifted up his eyes and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, “Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me? God be gracious to you, my son!” 30 Then Joseph hurried out, for his compassion grew warm for his brother, and he sought a place to weep. And he entered his chamber and wept there. 31 Then he washed his face and came out. And controlling himself he said, “Serve the food.” 32 They served him by himself, and them by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves, because the Egyptians could not eat with the Hebrews, for that is an abomination to the Egyptians. 33 And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright and the youngest according to his youth. And the men looked at one another in amazement. 34 Portions were taken to them from Joseph's table, but Benjamin's portion was five times as much as any of theirs. And they drank and were merry with him. Sunday school for all P1-S2 children 3.30pm – church hall 6pm English service (in hall) Bible reading: Isaiah 61 Opening praise: Psalm 145 v1-8 Praise: Psalm 126 Praise: Psalm 68 v4-9 Praise: Psalm 103 v 17-22 The Prison Gates are Gone The Week Ahead Tue 18 7.30pm Those who are involved in Sunday School, creche, holiday club or Rock Solid should return completed PVG form (pick one up at the door) to the church hall on Tuesday at 7.30pm with all the required supporting documents so that it can be signed off th Wed 19th 7.30pm Congregational meeting (church hall) We would encourage as many as possible to attend this meeting which will be in place of the weekly prayer meeting. Fri 21st 7.30pm Covenant Fellowship Scotland public meeting at Martin’s Memorial Church Services next Sunday 23rd August 2015 11 o’clock service. A warm welcome is extended to all to worship and praise God together – led by Mr John Hebditch On crèche: Christine M & Anne 6pm English service – Mr Murdo Afrin For your diary Wed 26th Aug Women’s bible study 10.15 am at Dolina Murray’s house, 34b Lionel – All women most welcome Please continue to pray for our congregation, that we would know the Lord’s blessing at this time. We continue to pray for all in our congregation and community who are in hospital or are ill in any way. If you know of someone who needs prayer at this time, please let one of the Elders know.