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St James’ Guild

What used to be known as the Women’s Guild is now definitely “The Guild” and open to everyone.

St James’ Guild is very active and has a full and interesting programme (see below).

The current office-bearers are: Joan McPherson (President); Winnie Bell (Treasurer); and May Crockett (Secretary).

The Syllabus for 2017 – 2018 is as follows:

25 September 2017: Communion – Rev. Bill Buchan

02 October 2017: MWPC Autumn Rally

09 October 2017: Biblical Garden – John Sherry

16 October 2017: Theme – Vida Stewart

23 October 2017: John Rae (Explorer) – Howie Firth

06 November 2017: Israel and Palestine – Margaret King

13 November 2017: Joint Guilds Meeting – United Free Church, Lossiemouth

20 November 2017: Philippines – Sandy McLeod

27 November 2017: Covesea Lighthouse – Francesca Smith

04 December 2017: Christmas Party

08 January 2018: Fire Safety – Firemaster

15 January 2018: Medical Services – Ben Sutherland

22 January 2018: Burns’ Lunch (1:00 pm) – Raymond Wood and friends

29 January 2018: Bible Study/Topic – Ann Cordiner

5 February 2018: Tony Cardwell

12 February 2018: Red Arrows Engineer – Al McNeill

19 February 2018: Life as a W.A.A.F. – Jill Russell

26 February 2018: Approval of Funds

05 March 2018: AGM – Rev. Geoff McKee

12 March 2018: Meal Out

19 March 2018: Moray West AGM, 2:00pm

Get in touch if you would like more information

You can contact us via the website by sending in an Online Enquiry – CLICK THIS LINK to go to the page with the short form you can complete and send to us.

The Guild Prayer

Heavenly Father, Thank you for

loving me right where I am.

Help me to know your love deep

in my heart, and enable that

love to flow from me to those

with whom I am in contact.

Amen

Why we must never view division as a normal state of affairs (and ever seek reconciliation)

May 23, 2020 By 2

We have reached the week before Pentecost – the 7th Sunday of Easter (Ascension).

In the virtual service for 24 May 2020, you’ll find 4 readings, some prayers, a musical choice and Rev. Geoff McKee’s sermon, based on Ephesians 1: 15-23.

Call to Worship

Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is he, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty—he is the King of glory. Psalm 24:9-10

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Almighty God, we draw near in worship this morning reminded of your greatness and glory, your sovereign power and eternal purpose, all expressed so wonderfully in Jesus Christ, our Lord, Risen and Ascended.

We thank you for the wonder of Ascension, that marvellous yet mysterious moment in the life of the Apostles which left them gazing heavenwards in confusion yet departing in joy.

We thank you for the way that it brought the earthly ministry of Jesus to a fitting conclusion; signifying his oneness with you, and demonstrating your final seal of approval on all that he had done.

We thank you that through his Ascension Jesus is now set free to be Lord of all: no longer bound to a particular place or time, but with us always – able to reach even to the ends of the earth. We thank you that through his departing Jesus prepared for his coming again: through his Spirit, his Church, and his coming again in glory.

Gracious God, forgive us for so often failing to grasp the wonder of Ascension, for living each day as though it had never been. Forgive the smallness of our vision, the narrowness of our outlook, the weakness of our love, the nervousness of our witness, our repeated failure to recognise the fullness of your revelation in Christ.

Give us a deeper sense of wonder, a stronger faith, and a greater understanding of all you have done, that by faith we may live each day to his glory and honour.
Amen.