UNISON SCRIPTURE READING – Deuteronomy 8:2-5
Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the desert
these forty years,
to humble you and to test you in order to know what was in your heart,
whether or not you would keep his commands.
He humbled you, causing you to hunger
and then feeding you with manna,
which neither you nor your fathers had known,
to teach you that man does not live on bread alone
but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.
Your clothes did not wear out and your feet did not swell
during these forty years.
Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son,
so the LORD your God disciplines you.
Scripture Song – Philippians 2:5-11
Jesus! Exalted far on high. CM. Thomas Cotterill (1779-1823).
Jesus! Exalted far on high,
To whom a name is given;
A name surpassing every name,
That's known in earth or heaven!
Before your throne shall every knee
bow down with one accord
Before your throne shall every tongue
Confess that you are Lord.
Jesus, who in the form of God
Could equal honour claim,
Yet, to redeem our guilty souls,
Stooped down to death and shame:
O may that mind in us be formed
Which in your life we see!
May we be humble, lowly, meek,
From pride and envy free.
Morning Praise Evening Praise
105:1-3,39-45* (p. 138)89:15-18 (p. 345)
Scripture Song (Philippians 2)78:18-25* (p. 102)
36:5-9* (p. 44)27:4-9* (p. 32)
23 (Chris Idle version) (* = Sing Psalms version)
Psalm 23– CM extended version by Christopher Idle (Tune: Brother James’ Air)
The LORD, my shepherd, rules my life
and gives me all I need;
He leads me by refreshing streams;
in pastures green I feed;
He leads me by refreshing streams;
in pastures green I feed.
The LORD revives my failing strength,
he makes my joy complete;
and in right paths, for his name's sake,
he guides my faltering feet.
Though in a valley dark as death,
no evil makes me fear;
your shepherd's staff protects my way,
for you are with me there.
While all my enemies look on,
you spread a royal feast;
you fill my cup, anoint my head,
and treat me as your guest.
Your goodness and your gracious love
pursue me all my days;
your house, O LORD, shall be my home
your name, my endless praise.
© author / Jubilate - CCLI Licence: 1203197.
Dingwall & Strathpeffer Free Church is a Designated Scottish Charity: SC011143
welcome to
DINGWALL &
STRATHPEFFER
free church
God calls us to delight in Christ and to share His Hope.
Sunday 5th September 2010
“He rained down manna for the people to eat… Men ate the bread of angels…” Psalm 78:24-25
Led by God, we join together in joyful and reverent worship, seeking unity and maturity in Christ, preparing every believer to share and show God’s Hope as revealed in His Word.
Welcome! We meet together for worship today in Dingwall at 11.00 am and 6 pm. There is a Gaelic Service at 3 pm in Dingwall Community centre.
Sunday School (and a Bible Class with Angus Mackay) meet during morning service - children leave after the second singing. A crèche is held in the church hall.
We welcome Jason and Erin Maston into the membership of the congregation. Please speak to the minister or an elder if you wish to join the congregation by transfer or by profession of faith in Christ. We offer one-to-one or small group study courses on the basics of Christian faith and on belonging to the church for those who wish to find out more. This may be helpful for you to consider.
United Youth Fellowship: Urray Free Church host a joint Youth Fellowship on tonight after church. Calum “Honda” MacMillan is the speaker.
James and Vickie Ross express thanks to the church family for their fellowship and love, for support during their years here and for your recent gifts to them.
EVENTS THIS WEEK
Mini Marvels parent and toddler group meets in the foyer each Tuesday at 10.30 am. To get involved please talk to Anna Stirling, Erin Maston or Ishbel MacArthur.
Join us in the hall for an hour of prayer and Bible Study on Wednesday at 7.30 pm.
The elders hold a Kirk Session after the prayer meeting this Wednesday evening.
Road to Recovery: A support group is available in the church hall for folk living with addiction. The group meets every Thursday from 7.30 pm. Those directly affected by addiction including carers and family members are all most welcome.
Retirement of Rev Douglas MacKeddie: The retirement of Mr MacKeddie takes place next weekend. A service is being held on Friday 10th at 7.30 pm, with Rev Alasdair I MacLeod.
Communion Weekend: We are delighted to have Rev Alasdair I MacLeod, who is planting a new church in St Andrews, as our visiting speaker for a weekend of special teaching services. He will preach this Saturday at 7.30 pm (in the church) and next Sunday at 11 (with Communion) and 6 pm. There will be tea and fellowship after church on Sunday evening.
COMING EVENTS
Rosskeen Women’s Group: All women are welcome to the Rosskeen hall on Monday 6th Sept. at 7.30 pm when Margaret Antonios from Fort William will speak.
YF: Young folk (secondary age and over) are all welcome to come along to a new Youth Fellowship that starts after the evening service on Sunday 19th September, at Hamish and Cora’s place in Strathpeffer. The next YF is at Joan and Fred’s place on 3rd October. Other YF dates are: 31st October, 21st November, and 5th December.
Youth Clubs: We plan to resume our Friday night youth club in a few weeks time. We still require a number of leaders to run our Sunday School and Youth Club effectively, particularly male leaders. Please consider this need and talk to the minister if you wish to get involved.
HTC Graduation: In Dingwall Free Church at 3 pm on Friday 17th September.
Monthly Home Groups: Home fellowship groups resume on Wednesday 22nd September, looking at 2 Peter 1:1-4 (God’s power and promises). A teaching DVD on that passage will be shown the previous Sunday evening featuring Jonathan Lamb. The October home group is planned for Wednesday 13th (as this is during the school holiday some groups may wish to rearrange the date). Groups also meet on Wednesday 24th November. Each group will arrange a social and fellowship evening on or around the 15th December. The Dingwall Tulloch group will probably start meeting on Tuesdays. Information on the home groups and how you can get involved will be given over the next few weeks.
Jason Maston from HTC will preach for us on Sunday morning, 26th September.
The Northern Convention is moving from Dingwall (for this year only) to the Inverness East Church. There is an after-church rally at 8 pm on Sunday 26th September(with Douglas Horne). Main meetings are from Monday 27th to Thursday 30th: Bible readings at 11 am (Charles Price) and evenings meetings at 7.30 pm (Alasdair Begg). Our congregation will provide stewards and help serve teas (along with Kiltearn Parish Church) on the Wednesday evening.
The Dundee-based Solas Centre for Public Christianity hold a conference on Saturday 20th November, titled Out of the Silent Church. Speakers include Ravi Zacharias, John Lennox, Stuart McAllister and David Robertson. The price is £10. A bus from the north costs £10. You can sign up at the tea-bar.
PAKISTAN FLOODING
A partner in Pakistan following the recent flooding has asked Blythswood Care for financial aid. Part of this is intended for “Buckets of Love” - multi-purpose plastic buckets filled with useful essentials. Donations can be made on-line at and on 0845 456 9460. We are grateful to those who have also donated to this appeal through the congregation.
FOR PRAYER
Remember James and Margaret Leslie and all their family from the Heights of Docharty who tragically lost their 39 year-old son Iain last Wednesday. We expect a funeral to be held from Dingwall church on Tuesday afternoon, probably at 1 pm.
Remember Joan Lees and all the family, as her mother Mrs Dempster passed away to be with the Lord early on Saturday morning.
Give thanks for God’s blessing on the recent conference on worship. Pray for the Plenary General Assembly tasked to deal with the issue in November.
Pray for all the leaders of our local congregation and their families, and for all in our church family to walk with God closely.
James Ross and the other new students start at the Free Church College this week.
Remember those who have recently come into the membership of the church. Pray for new Christians to be strong in the Lord, and for all of us to be encouraged and protected from unbelief and the attacks of the devil.
Remember Mary MacKenzie and family. Mary got home from hospital last Friday. Pray that God will encourage and help her all who live with illness and infirmity.
Pray for adequate staffing and good relationships with the young people and opportunities to share the love of God at the Dingwall Youth Café.
OMF Diaspora Ministry: Pray for God’s blessing on the work among the Thai people in Scotland. Remember Sandra MacDonald and other Diaspora workers throughout the UK. Caroline Kemp now leads the global Diaspora ministry.
Pray for Road to Recovery groups throughoutthe Highlands.
Pray for Neil & Rachel and Ben and Lucie Rae (Calapan, Philippines). They are preparing for their home assignment in June 2011. Pray for God’s help and His provision for every need. Pray for Neil as he leads Bible studies and preaches, and for Rachel home-schooling Ben and Lucie and helping with the livelihood project.
OMF: The local prayer group meet on the second Friday of the month at 10.30 am at Christine Craig’s home, Fourways, 8 Gladstone Avenue, Dingwall (Tel: 864511).
SERVING ONE ANOTHER
Welcome Team: Malcolm Fraser, Finlay MacKenzie, Sandra MacDonald & Julia Reid.
Crèche: 29th - 5th - Christine MacAskill & Joan Tripp. 12th - Kathleen Sutherland & Jessie MacIntosh.
Bus Drivers: Whole month of September – Jonathan Warde (01349 863636).
Nursing Homes: Wyvis House today at 4 pm – Donald MacRae. Fodderty House at 1.45 pm, 12th – Peter MacIntosh; 26th – Finlay MacKenzie.
To Contact the Minister – Rev Angus MacRae: Free Church Manse, Firth View, Dingwall. 01349 862183. (Email: ).
CD / Tape Orders: Sina (01349 865998) or Fred (01349 864297)
Disabled Access is via a ramp and internal lift at the back door of the church.
Website: Sermons and newsletters are available at