Philippians 1:12-26

20th November 2016 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 evening is led by Rev Murdo Smith Induction loops are fitted in both the Church and hall for the hard of hearing. Please set your hearing aid to position ‘T’. 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 you would like a copy. Crèche available by request Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/eaglaisnis or via Google by entering ‘@eaglaisnis’ www.crossnesschurch.com for more information and audio content. If you would like information posted on the website, please contact Chris on 810112 or email the website crossnesschurch@gmail.com Cross Ness Church of Scotland is a registered Scottish Charity No.SC000991 Praise: Psalm 63: v1-11 Praise: Hymn 242 Praise: Hymn 475 Praise: Psalm 92: v1-2 & v 12-15 Reading: Philippians 1: v12-26 (AKJV) But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; 13 so that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; 14 and many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. 15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: 16 the one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: 17 but the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. 18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. 19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 according to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 24 nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; 26 that your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again. Tea/Coffee will be served after the morning service to which everyone is warmly invited Sunday school for all P1-S2 children 3.30pm-church hall 6pm service –led by Rev Murdo Smith Praise: Psalm 96: 1-7 Praise: Hymn 490 Reading: 1 Corinthians 3: 1-17 Praise: Psalm 102: 13-22 (2nd Version) Sermon: Phil 1: 25-2:4 Praise:Paraphrase 65: 5-9 The Week Ahead Tue 22nd Nov 7.30pm – Christian Film Night (church hall) We will be showing some Christian feature films every month throughout the winter months. Wed 23rd November – 10.15am Women’s Bible Study at Rachel Barrowman’s house, 16 Eorodale. All women welcome. Wed 23rd November 7.30pm – midweek prayer meeting Thu 24th Nov - midday Thanksgiving Service Services next Sunday 27th November 2016 11am (church hall) – Mr Chris Barrowman 6pm (church hall) – Dates for your diary Mon 28th Nov 7.30-9pm – Bible study. A new weekly bible study will be starting in the church hall. Everyone welcome. More details to follow. Thu 15th Dec – Men’s Christmas meal. Please sign up for the meal on the sheet at the back of the hall Tue 13th Dec 6.30pm Borve House - Women’s Christmas meal  – Please pick up a menu at the back of the hall. Fill in your choices and whether you need a lift or are able to provide a lift. Return sheets to Martha Mackay (810890) by Sunday 4/12/16. 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