1 Corinthians 15

29th April 2018 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 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’ for more information and audio content. If you would like information posted on the website, please contact Chris on 810112 or email the website www.crossnesschurch.com crossnesschurch@gmail.com Cross Ness Church of Scotland is a registered Scottish Charity No.SC000991 11 o’clock service led by Rev Murdo Smith Praise: Psalm 25: 4-10 Praise: Hymn 438 Praise: Paraphrase 48: 1-5 Praise: NEP 96 Reading: Galatians 1 (NIV) Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— 2 and all the brothers and sisters with me, To the churches in Galatia:3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,4 who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age,according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 6I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who calledyou to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—7 which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse! 9 As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let them be under God’s curse! 10 Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.11 I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached is not of human origin. 12 I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. 13 For you have heard of my previous way of life in Judaism, how intensely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. 14 I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers. 15 But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by his grace, was pleased 16 to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, my immediate response was not to consult any human being. 17 I did not go up to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before I was, but I went into Arabia. Later I returned to Damascus. 18 Then after three years, I went up to Jerusalem to get acquainted with Cephas and stayed with him fifteen days. 19 I saw none of the other apostles—only James, the Lord’s brother. 20 I assure you before God that what I am writing you is no lie. 21 Then I went to Syria and Cilicia. 22 I was personally unknown to the churches of Judea that are in Christ. 23 They only heard the report: “The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.” 24 And they praised God because of me. Tea/Coffee will be served after the morning service to which everyone is warmly invited 6pm service (church hall) – Rev Murdo Smith The week ahead Mon 30th April 7.30pm – Bible study (church hall) Wed 2nd May 10.15am - Women’s bible study at Dolina Murray's house, 34b Lionel. All women welcome. Wed 2nd May 7.30pm - Midweek prayer meeting at the church hall. Women’s Refuge Collection, Stornoway There are women and children in our local communities who are escaping violence and abuse. They are offered a place of safety and shelter by the Women’s Refuge in Stornoway but they need our help. We, as a local women’s Bible study group, would like to assist by initiating a collection drive to give these women, children and youth some items that may make their stay in the refuge a bit more comfortable. Can you help at all? The type of items that would be appreciated are: BASICS Toothpaste and toothpaste, Sanitary towels/tampons, Shower gel, Shampoo and conditioner, Deodorant, Nappies, Baby wipes ADDITIONAL ITEMS Cotton buds, New underwear/socks, Paper/notebook and pen, Children’s clothes, Toys and books, Hair accessories, Lip balm, Hand gel/cream, Soap, Plasters, Tissues, Face Wipes No matter how small, anything that is donated that you think may help a family in need, will all be greatly appreciated. Many thanks. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Shona on 810844 or Alison on 811148 Services next Sunday 6th May 2018 11am – church: Mr John Hebditch 6pm – church hall: Mr Chris Barrowman