Welcome to this Service of Worship
Fourth Sunday of Easter
30 April 2023 at 10.45am
Led by Revd Dr Sandy Forsyth
with the congregation in the sanctuary and online
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WELCOME! This congregation is part of the Church of Scotland: we are
Reformed in our understanding of Christian faith, Presbyterian in how we
form our community, and a member of the worldwide family of the
Christian Church. Whether you are in regular attendance at worship or this
is one of your first visits, you are very welcome as part of this community
and today’s service of worship. God bless you. If you would like to keep in
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AS A DIVERSE PEOPLE, THE CHURCH
GATHERS TO WORSHIP ALMIGHTY GOD
Organ Voluntary
Welcome
Moment for Mission
Miriam Coutts CrossReach Perinatal Services
Organ Voluntary
Pastorella, 2nd movement, BWV 590
J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Welcome & Church News
The Peace
Preparatory Silence for Worship
Introit: These are they which follow the lamb
Words: Revelations 14: 4, 5
Music: John Goss (1800 to 1880)
These are they which follow the Lamb
whithersoever He goeth. These were
redeemed from among men, being the
first-fruits unto God and to the Lamb.
And in their mouth was found no guile,
for they are without fault before the
throne of God
Call to Worship
From Psalm 23
One: Come, lie down in green pastures.
All: We trust the Shepherd.
One: Come, walk beside the still waters
All: We follow the Shepherd.
One: Come, do not fear even the darkness.
All: We are protected by the Shepherd.
One: Come, let goodness and mercy be with you.
All: We live in the Shepherd’s care.
Hymn 59
Oh, Come, and Let Us to the Lord
(t. Irish)
Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom
come. Thy will be done, on earth as
it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread. And forgive us our
debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. For thine
is the kingdom, the power, and the
glory, for ever. Amen.
Hymn
The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want
(t. Townend)
Reading Psalm 23
Read by Joyce Jackson
(OT p.512)
The Divine Shepherd. A Psalm of David
1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;
3 he restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I fear no evil; for you are with me;
your rod and your staff - they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
my whole life long.
Anthem: The Lord is my shepherd
Words: from Psalm 23
Music: Howard Goodall (b. 1958)
The Lord is my Shepherd, I'll not want;
He maketh me down to lie in green
pastures He leadeth me besides the
still waters. Yea though I walk through
the valley in the shadow of death I will
fear no evil. You are with me you will
comfort me. Surely goodness and
mercy shall follow me all the days of
my life and I will dwell in the house of
thy Lord forever
Reading John 10:1 - 10
Read by Joyce Jackson (NT p.100)
Jesus the Good Shepherd 10 ‘Very truly,
I tell you, anyone who does not enter the
sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by
another way is a thief and a bandit. 2 The
one who enters by the gate is the shepherd
of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the
gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice.
He calls his own sheep by name and leads
them out. 4 When he has brought out all
his own, he goes ahead of them, and the
sheep follow him because they know his
voice. 5 They will not follow a stranger,
but they will run from him because they
do not know the voice of strangers.’ 6
Jesus used this figure of speech with them,
but they did not understand what he was
saying to them.
7 So again Jesus said to them, ‘Very truly, I
tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All
who came before me are thieves and bandits;
but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am
the gate. Whoever enters by me will be
saved, and will come in and go out and
find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal
and kill and destroy. I came that they may
have life, and have it abundantly.
Reader: For the Word of God
revealed through Scripture.
ALL: Thanks be to God
Hymn 551
In Heavenly Love Abiding
(t. Penlan)
Sermon
‘Life in all its Fullness’
Revd Dr Sandy Forsyth
Pause for Reflection
Hymn
My Shepherd, You Supply My Need
(t. Resignation)
Prayer for Others
Prayer for the Coronation
of King Charles III
by Revd Professor David Fergusson,
Dean of the Chapel Royal in Scotland
Hymn 335
You, Lord, are Both Lamb and Shepherd
(t. Regent Square)
Closing Responses
Leader: People of God
All: This is who we are
Leader: Flock of the Good Shepherd
All: This is what we are
Leader: Held by the Love of God
All: This is what we will always be,
now and forever
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Organ Voluntary
Easter Song: Trumpet Tune
Rebecca Groom te Velde (b. 1956)
THIS MORNING’S CHOIR MUSIC
John Goss, one of a number of
distinguished nineteenth century
organist/composers in the Anglican
tradition is now best known as the
composer of the hymn tune for
“Praise my soul the King of Heaven.”
He was organist at St Paul’s Cathedral
and also Professor of Harmony at the
Royal College of Music. The anthem
shows great craftsmanship in setting
the text and in shaping the musical
phrasing. The anthem, a setting of
verses from the 23rd Psalm, is by the
highly talented and popular composer,
arranger and presenter Howard Goodall.
It is best known as the theme tune to
“the Vicar of Dibley” The lilting melody
opening with the sopranos is repeated
in harmony. A more troubled middle
section intervenes before reverting
to the main melody to close.
NEWS AND INTIMATIONS
Forthcoming Deadlines
Order of service for next week: Thursday at 6.00pm
CHANGE! - Next parish magazine Grapevine: Friday 5 May at 6.00pm
1. OPEN GARDEN DAY: DATE FOR THE DIARY
Those of you who visited Alison Glen’s garden
last year will have another opportunity to visit
to see how it has flourished on Sunday 7 May
from 10am-5pm. We can’t promise the sunshine
as last year but the warmth of welcome will be
the same. Alison’s garden is “Greentree” in
Church Hill (EH10 4DW) and any donations or
plant purchase will go in aid of Alzheimer
Scotland. A warm welcome extended.
2. KWAI RIVER HANDICRAFTS Many will
remember Jane and Mike Fucella when they
were partnered with us during their time
working in Sangklaburi, Thailand. The Kwai
River Handicrafts which we supported by
purchasing their beautiful cross stitch card
has now ended. However Jane still has a vast
quantity of these cards which she wants to
sell with all proceeds going to support the
HIV/AIDS project in Sangklaburi. Some of
these cards will be available to purchase after
both services this today. Alternatively a
selection can be seen and purchased on the Etsy
link: www.etsy.com/shop/kwairiverhandicrafts/
3. Help For Kherson Coffee Morning
Saturday 13 May -
10.00am to 12.00pm
at Priestfield Church, Dalkeith Road.
Kherson Help is focussed on helping
the most vulnerable people in
Kherson and the surrounding area.
Family orphanages, families with small
kids, invalids, pensioners, displaced
people and other vulnerable individuals
are not able to feed themselves. Little
aid reached the city in the past 9
months as it was between the frontline
of fighting in southern Ukraine and the
Dnieper. Now Kherson is liberated,
the humanitarian conditions left behind
by the occupation are awful, so we
are continuing to support the people
who have been receiving our help until
the situation is improved enough that
they no longer need us.
More information: www.khersonhelp.org
4. OPEN TO ALL Coffee and tea will be
served in the Bill McDonald Hall at the close
of the Sunday services. Everyone is very welcome.
5. STATED ANNUAL MEETING will be held
at 12:15 pm after the 10:45 service (30 April). The
meeting is open to all members and adherents
of the congregation. The purpose of the meeting
is to receive the Annual Report and Accounts
and an opportunity to ask questions. All welcome.
6. THE NEXT SHORT MID-WEEK AFTERNOON
SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION will be held on
Tuesday, 16th May at 2.30pm followed by
refreshments and chat - until around 3.45pm.
The Service will be conducted by our Minister,
Revd Dr Sandy Forsyth and is during Christian
Aid Week. Please join us in the Bill McDonald
Hall via W Mayfield entrance – all are very
welcome! Names would be appreciated in
advance (nearer the time) so that we can set up
tables allowing plenty of space, and to allow us
to cater for all. Please ring 0793 215 9964 if
you are coming or for further information.
Christian Aid envelopes will be available for donations.
7. SOUTHSIDE GUILD The last Southside
Guild meeting for this session is on Tuesday
2nd May at 2.00pm. at Craigmillar Park
Church Hall. The speaker is Revd Donald
Scott, the Minister at Priestfield Church.
8. ARRIVAL OF NEW CHILDREN AND
YOUNG ADULT WORKER On Wed 3 May
we welcome Bettina Hather who is taking
up the post of youth worker meantime
until the end of 2023. We look forwarding
to welcoming her to the congregation.
9. UPCOMING CONGREGATIONAL
PILGRIMAGE WALKS All are welcome
for the next two walks on the Forth to
FarneWay, which are:
• Monday 8 May 2023 Coldingham Priory,
via St Abbs’ Lighthouse (c. 7miles)
• Saturday 10 June 2023 Beal Farm Cafe
to Lindisfarne (approx. 5miles)
Please sign up for the May walk by
emailing Pamela Molyneaux
Pennie McIntyre for the June walk
walks are in conjunction with our friends
at Traprain Parish Churches in East
Lothian, and locally at Priestfield and
Craigmillar Park. Additionally, the
walking group at the Traprain Churches
have a pilgrimage walk from Athelstaneford
Church to Prestonkirk Church (approx.
5 miles) in the morning of Saturday 13
May, and have invited us to join. If you
would like to do so, contact Pamela
for more information or to register.
10. PASTORAL CARE - MATTERS
Anne Mulligan is the principal contact
point for pastoral matters now that Kay
has departed, until such time as a
replacement is appointed for Kay. The
contact details remain the same as before
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(phone 07587 043 191). Please contact
Anne if you have any pastoral issues or
concerns and/or if you wish anyone to
be remembered in the confidential prayer
chain or wish to be added to the email
circulation list.
11. CHRISTIAN AID BOOK SALE 2023
We are glad to publicise and support
the annual book sale in aid of Christian
Aid which will take place at St Andrew’s
& St George’s West Church from Saturday
13th May to Friday 19th May 2023
not the 14th). Flyers available in the hall
vestibule with full information.
12. GIVING – QR CODE Our Quick
Response code is a handy way of using
your smart ‘phone or tablet’s QR app
to link you to our Giving Page. Once
you have joined the Giving Page
safeguards are still operative. PLATES:
Those who would have wished to use it
may make use of the offering plates
situated in the vestibule and halls
entrance, at the close of the service.
Regular and one-off donations are possible
online at www.give.net/20311853
(scan the QR code) or please contact
our Freewill Offerings Treasurer,
Hugh Somerville on 0131 466 2446 or
13. COFFEE AND BLETHERS
RESTARTS Coffee and Blethers was a
new venture started a few years ago to
cover the summer period when the
Thursday Club is on holiday. It is a
friendship group open to the whole
community, especially those who
might feel lonely or isolated and in
need of companionship. We meet in the
Bill McDonald Hall on the 2nd and 4th
Thursdays during the months of June,
July and August from 2.00pm to 3.30pm
starting on 8 June. You don’t have to
stay all the time, just pop in when you
feel like it, stay as long as you wish and
enjoy tea or juice and of course a blether.
We do hope to see you there. If you
would like more details please contact
Christina Somerville, Deirdre Eustace or
the church office (0131 667 1522).
14. VOLUNTEERS - COFFEE AND
BLETHERS We are looking for volunteers
to help run the Coffee and Blethers
group over the 2nd and 4th Thursdays
in the month from 2.00pm to 3.30pm
(June, July and August.) We will make
up a rota so that support is available
for welcome etc. Please contact Christina
Somerville, Deirdre Eustace or the church
office (0131 667 1522) if you are able to help.
15. CROSSREACH PERINATAL SERVICES
Thank you to all those who supported
CrossReach perinatal services at last
Sunday’s services. If anyone has a gift
aid envelope that they would still like
to hand over, please could you put
it in the collection plate at the main
entrance to the church this Sunday.
Giving online is possible by visiting the
crossreach.org.uk page and clicking the
purple “Donate” button at the top right
of the page. This takes you to a Just
Giving page which is for general CrossReach
donations but there is a box in which
you can “Add a message of support”
and please would you type in there that
the donation is for Perinatal Services
(or PNS) which will ensure funds are
routed to PNS. There is also the
opportunity to gift aid your donation.
Many thanks: Ailsa Garland, CrossReach
Committee Co-ordinator
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Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church holds a CCLI Streaming License: #88916
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see you again soon. We would love to get to know you better! Please
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