1 Samuel 29

5th August 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 is led by Mr Chris Barrowman and this evening by Mr John Hebditch. 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 Mr Chris Barrowman Praise: NEP 111 Praise: One, the Mighty One Praise: NEP 154 Reading: 1 Samuel 29 (ESV) Now the Philistines had gathered all their forces at Aphek. And the Israelites were encamped by the spring that is in Jezreel. 2 As the lords of the Philistines were passing on by hundreds and by thousands, and David and his men were passing on in the rear with Achish, 3 the commanders of the Philistines said, “What are these Hebrews doing here?” And Achish said to the commanders of the Philistines, “Is this not David, the servant of Saul, king of Israel, who has been with me now for days and years, and since he deserted to me I have found no fault in him to this day.” 4 But the commanders of the Philistines were angry with him. And the commanders of the Philistines said to him, “Send the man back, that he may return to the place to which you have assigned him. He shall not go down with us to battle, lest in the battle he become an adversary to us. For how could this fellow reconcile himself to his lord? Would it not be with the heads of the men here? 5 Is not this David, of whom they sing to one another in dances,‘Saul has struck down his thousands, and David his ten thousands’?” 6 Then Achish called David and said to him, “As the Lord lives, you have been honest, and to me it seems right that you should march out and in with me in the campaign. For I have found nothing wrong in you from the day of your coming to me to this day. Nevertheless, the lords do not approve of you. 7 So go back now; and go peaceably, that you may not displease the lords of the Philistines.” 8 And David said to Achish, “But what have I done? What have you found in your servant from the day I entered your service until now, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?” 9 And Achish answered David and said, “I know that you are as blameless in my sight as an angel of God. Nevertheless, the commanders of the Philistines have said, ‘He shall not go up with us to the battle.’ 10 Now then rise early in the morning with the servants of your lord who came with you, and start early in the morning, and depart as soon as you have light.” 11 So David set out with his men early in the morning to return to the land of the Philistines. But the Philistines went up to Jezreel. J-club, summer holidays during 11 o’clock service in church hall. Bible stories, crafts and fun for all P1-P7. Tea/Coffee will be served after the morning service to which everyone is warmly invited 6pm service (church hall) – Mr John Hebditch The week ahead Mon 6th Aug 7.30pm – Monthly prayer meeting Wed 7th Aug 7.30pm – Midweek prayer meeting Services next Sunday 12th August 2018 11am – church: Rev Murdo Smith 6pm – church hall: Rev Murdo Smith The nomination committee would value the congregation’s prayers at this time for Gods guidance, wisdom and discernment as they continue to search for a new minister FUND RAISING PRAISE NIGHT featuring AONGHAS “Chroic” MACKENZIE CHRIS ANN “Hoddan” MACDONALD and friends LIONEL SCHOOL TUESDAY 14TH AUGUST AT 7.30PM Entry by donation. Tea and baking Hebrides Alpha Project is situated in Upper Coll, 6 miles from Stornoway, offering a residential recovery orientated programme with an underpinning Christian ethos, open to all. It supports people with drug and alcohol problems to regain life, offer hope and promote recovery for the longer term. The residential aspect allows support within a community environment for up to a year and with follow up support for a number of months afterwards. Those who engage in the activities such as one to one counselling, support groups and therapeutic employment gain a different perspective on life to enable them to deal with issues that have been causing difficulties, often over a number of years. Come and be inspired