31 December Hogmanay As we say ‘Goodbye’ to 2020 what will we remember? Covid-19? Brexit? The weather? Donald Trump? Something about Dumbarton? Something more personal? Something good, or something bad? What about 2021? Are we looking forward with expectation? Or with fear, loneliness, worry? Lord, For all that has been: we give thanks for your …
30 December [Herod] gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its neighbourhood who were two years old and younger. Matthew 2: 16b Lord, Herod the king tried to destroy the Christ-child, as he destroyed so many other lives. We pray for the leaders of the world, that they will follow the way …
29 December In a byre near Bethlehem, passed by many a wand’ring stranger, the most precious Word of Life was heard gurgling in a manger, for the good of us all. [from Wild Goose song ‘The Word of Life’} Lord, the angels spoke of peace for the world. We pray for all those longing for …
28 December This is how God showed his love among us: he sent his only Son into the world that we might have life through him. 1 John 4: 9 Lord, Jesus knew the love and security of his earthly family. We pray for our families and friends, for those who do not have family …
Last Sunday of the year – join us from 10:30am
“This is how God showed his love among us:
he sent his only Son into the world.
that we might have life through him.”
26 December Boxing Day When the appointed time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman. Galatians 4: 4 May the joy of the angels, the humility of the shepherds, and the peace of the Christ-child be God’s gift to you and all people, today and always The Church of Scotland – Scottish Charity …
25 December Christmas Day The Word became flesh; he made his home among us, and we saw his glory, such glory as befits the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth. John 1: 14 Lord, as we thank you for what you did for us long ago and for all that we have now, …
24 December Christmas Eve I bring you good news, news of great joy for the whole nation. Today there has been born to you in the city of David a deliverer – the Messiah, the Lord Luke 2: 10b-11 Lord, we may not meet shepherds or angels today, but we can meet Jesus – not …
We have three services going onto YouTube for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: All age Christmas Eve (available from about 7am) https://youtu.be/T0o_tkqNfhI Watchnight (available from about 5pm) – but if you want to wait up to see in Christmas Day with the lighting of the candle at midnight start playing the video at 11:29pm https://youtu.be/t4zSREBucDU …
23 December The LORD will give you a sign: a young woman who is pregnant will have a son and will name him ‘Immanuel’. By the time he is old enough to make his own decisions, people will be drinking milk and eating honey. Isaiah 7: 14-15 Lord, we give you thanks that you are …
