Kirkgate Parish Church, Saltcoats, Scotland
By Kirkgate Church
Kirkgate Parish Church, Saltcoats, ScotlandMay 12, 2024
Sunday Service - 19th May 2024
Sunday Service for 19th May, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya.
Opening Prelude
Welcome & Intimations
Song: Behold the city (Tune: Auld Lang Syne)
Prayer
Children’s Address
CH4 599: Holy Spirit, hear us
Offering
Readings: 2 Chronicles 5: 1-14; Acts 2:
CH4 588: Praise the Spirit in Creation
Sermon
CH4 590: Holy Spirit, Gift Bestower
Prayer
CH4 594: Come, Holy Spirit, Come
Benediction
Postlude
Sunday Service - 12th May 2024
Opening Prelude
Welcome & Intimations
CH4 449: Rejoice the Lord is King
Prayer
Children’s Address
MP 128: Father God, I wonder
Offering
Reading: Psalm 33: 1-22
CH4 187: There’s a wideness in God’s mercy
Sermon
CH4 181: For the beauty of the earth
Communion Preamble
CH4 655: For your generous providing
Communion
Prayer
CH4 152: Praise the Lord his glories show
Benediction
Postlude
Sunday Service - 5th May 2024
Sunday Service for 5th May, at 10.45am with Rev Scott Cameron.
Opening Prelude
Welcome & Intimations
SONG: As we gather now together
Prayer
Children’s Address
CH4 563: Jesus loves me! This I know
Offering
Reading: Philippians 3: 1-14
CH4 189: Be still, for the presence of the Lord
Sermon
CH4 506: All I once held dear
Prayer
CH4 160: Praise my soul the King of heaven
Benediction
Postlude
Sunday Service - 21st April 2024
Sunday Service for 21st April 2024, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya.
Opening Prelude
Welcome & Intimations
CH4 115: Love is the touch of intangible joy
Prayer
Children’s Address
CH4 557: O love that wilt not let me go
Offering
Reading: 1 John 3: 16-19
CH4 706: For the healing of the nations
Sermon: How to love
CH4 461: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
Prayer
CH4 459: Crown Him with many crowns
Benediction
Postlude
Sunday Service - 14th April 2024
Sunday Service for 14th April 2024, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya, and special guest Lesley McFarlane from Tearfund.
Opening Preludes
Welcome & Intimations
CH4 111: Holy, Holy, Holy
Prayer
Children’s Address
JP 94: If I were a butterfly
Offering
Readings: Philippians 2: 3-5 and 2 Corinthians 8: 11-12 (NIV)
VIDEO: My Lighthouse, by Rend Collective
Sermon: Abundance
MP 167: Give me oil in my lamp
Prayer
CH4 561: Blessed Assurance
Benediction
Postlude
Easter Sunday Service – 31st March 2024
Easter Sunday Service for 31st March 2024, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya and Mr Graeme Stewart
Opening Preludes
Welcome & Intimations
CH4 410: Jesus Christ is risen today
Prayer
Children’s Address
CH4 194: This is the day
Offering
Reading: Luke 24: 1-9
MP 1213: O Church, Arise
Sermon
CH4 426: All heaven declares
Communion Preamble
CH4 19: Ye gates, lift up your heads on high
Communion
Prayer
CH4 419: Thine be the glory
Benediction
Postlude
Palm Sunday Service - 24th March 2024
Palm Sunday Service for 24th March 2024, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya and Mr Graeme Stewart
Opening Preludes
Welcome & Intimations
CH4 364: All glory, laud and honour
Prayer
Children’s Address
MP 790: You are the king of Glory
Offering
Reading: John 12: 12-16
CH4 365: Ride on, ride on in majesty
Sermon
MP 242: Hosanna, hosanna
Prayer
CH4 367: Hosanna, loud hosannaBenediction
Postlude
Sunday Service - 17th March 2024
Sunday Service for 17th March 2024, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya
Opening Preludes
Welcome & Intimations
CH4 374: From heaven you came helpless babe
Prayer
Children’s Address
CH4 549: How deep the Father’s love for us
Offering
Readings: Psalm 22 and Mark 15: 34
CH4 382: O Sacred head! Sore wounded
Sermon:
CH4 402: ‘Take up your cross’ the Savious said
Prayer
CH4 182: Now thank we all our God
Benediction
Postlude
Sunday Service -10th March 2024
Sunday Service for 10th March 2024, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya and Mr Graeme Stewart
Opening Preludes
Welcome & Intimations
CH4 555: Amazing Grace
Prayer
Children’s Address
CH4 137: All things bright and beautiful
Offering
Readings: Exodus 12: 1-14 and John 1: 29-34
MP 1164: Come, thou fount of every blessing
Sermon:
MP 469: My faith looks up to thee
Communion Preamble
CH4 665: One bread, one body
Communion
Prayer
CH4 448: Lord the light of your love is shining
Benediction
Postlude
Sunday Service - 3rd March 2024
Sunday Service for 3rd March 2024, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya and Mr Graeme Stewart
Opening Preludes
Welcome & Intimations
MP 987: Here is love, vast as the ocean
Prayer
Children’s Address
MP 664: The spirit lives to set us free
Offering
Readings: Numbers 21: 4-9 & John 12: 20-46
CH4 392: When I survey the wondrous cross
Sermon: Easter is coming
CH4 540: I heard the voice of Jesus say
Prayer
CH4 644: O Jesus I have promisedBenediction
Postlude
Sunday Service - 25th February 2024
Sunday Service for 25th February 2024, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya and Mr Graeme Stewart
Opening Preludes
Welcome & Intimations
CH4 120: God we praise you
Prayer
Children’s / All-Age Address
CH4 181: God forgave my sin
Offering
Reading: John 6: 37-40
CH4 665: One bread, one body
Sermon: Invitation – Part 8
CH4 251: I, the Lord of sea and sky
Prayer
CH3 381: I will sing the wondrous story
Benediction
Postlude
Sunday Service - 11th February 2024
Sunday Service for 11th February 2024, at 10.45am with Mr Andrew Bruce
Opening Voluntaries
Welcome & Intimations
CH4 458: At the name of Jesus
Prayer
Children’s / All-Age Address
JP 71: Have you heard the raindrops
Reading: Revelation 22: 12-17
CH4 662: Jesus thou joy of loving hearts
Sermon: Invitation – Part 6
Offering
CH4 154: O Lord my God
Prayer
CH4 248: For my sake and gospel’s go
Benediction
Closing Voluntary
Sunday Service - 4th February 2024
Sunday Service for 4th February 2024, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya
Opening Voluntaries
Welcome & Intimations
CH4 485: Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Prayer
Children’s / All-Age Address
CH4 448: Lord the light of your love is shining
Offering
Reading: John 1: 35-42
CH4 532: Lord you have come to the seashore
Sermon: Invitation – Part 5
CH4 509: Jesus calls us! O’er the tumult
Communion Preamble
CH4 19: Ye gates, lift up your heads on high
Communion
Prayer
CH4 459: Crown Him with many crowns
Benediction
Closing Voluntary
Sunday Service - 28th January 2024
Sunday Service for 28th January, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya and Mr Graeme Stewart
Opening Voluntaries
Welcome & Intimations
CH4 578: Christ whose glory fills the skies
Prayer
Children’s / All-Age Address
CH4 112: God whose almighty word
Offering
Reading: Hosea 6: 1-3
CH4 718: We cannot measure how you heal
Sermon: Invitation – Part 4
MP 204: Hail to the Lord’s anointed
Prayer
CH4 167: Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
Benediction
Closing Voluntary
Sunday Service - 14th January 2024
Sunday Service for 14th January, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya and Mr Graeme Stewart
Opening Voluntaries
Welcome & Intimations
CH4 476: Mine eyes have seen the glory
Prayer
Children’s / All-Age Address
CH4 516: We are marching in the light of God
Offering
Reading: Numbers 10: 29-32
CH4 374: From heaven you came
Sermon: Invitation – Part 2
CH4 530: One more step along the world I go
Prayer
CH4 514: Onward! Christian soldiers
Benediction
Closing Voluntary
Sunday Service - 7th January 2024
Sunday Service for 7th January, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya and Mr Graeme Stewart
Reading: Genesis 7: 1-16
Sermon: Invitation – Part 1
Hymns:
VIDEO: CH4 196: Come now is the time to worship
JP 210: Rise and Shine
CH4 147: All creatures of our God and King
CH4 161: O God, our help in ages past
CH4 526: This is a day of new beginnings
Sunday Service - 31st December 2023
Hogmanay Service for 31st Dec, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya and Mr Graeme Stewart
Reading: Philippians 4: 4-8
Sermon: Your Mind Matters!
Hymns:
CH4 189: Be still for the presence of the lord
CH4 320: Joy to the world
CH4 326: As with gladness men of old
CH4 180: Give thanks with a grateful heart
CH4 159: Lord for the years
Sunday Service - 17th December 2023
Sunday Service for 17th Dec, at 10.45am with Rev Andrew Black
Of the Father’s heart begotten – Willcocks
Reading: Luke 2: 1-20
Hymns:
CH4 313: See in yonder manger low
CH4 310: See him lying on a bed of straw
CH4 314: Child in a manger
CH4 304: O little town of Bethlehem
(Offering) When Christmas Came to Town – Ballard/Silvestri
CH4 301: Hark! The herald angels sing
Angels we have heard on high – James Kasen
Sunday Service - 10th December 2023
Sunday Service for 10th Dec, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya and Mr Graeme Stewart
Reading: Galatians 3:26 – 4:7
Sermon: Christmas with Paul
Hymns:
CH4 472: Come thou long expected Jesus
MP 1072: In Christ alone
CH4 291: When out of poverty is born
CH4 561: Blessed Assurance
CH4 316: Love came down at Christmas
Sunday Service - 3rd December 2023
Sunday Service for 3rd Dec, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya and Mr Graeme Stewart
Reading: John 1: 1-14
Hymns:
CH4 273: O come, O come Emmanuel
CH4 279: Make way, make way for Christ the King
CH4 277: Hark the glad sound! the saviour comes
CH4 477: Lo, he comes with clouds descending
CH4 510: Jesus calls us here to meet him
CH4 286: Tell out my soul
Sunday Service - 19th November 2023
Sunday Service for 19th Nov, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya and Mr Graeme Stewart
Reading: Judges 4: 1-24
Sermon: Deborah
Hymns:
CH4 550: As the deer pants for the water
CH4 448: Shine, Jesus Shine
CH4 718: We cannot measure how you heal
CH4 130: Ye servants of God
Remembrance Sunday Service - 12th November 2023
Remembrance Sunday Service for 12th Nov, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya and Mr Graeme Stewart
Readings: Matthew 26: 6-13 and John 12: 1-8
Hymns:
CH4 694: Brother, Sister, let me serve you
CH4 704: I vow to thee my country
CH4 161: O God, our help in ages past
CH4 710: I have a dream
CH4 260: Eternal Father, strong to save
CH4 703: National Anthem – God save our gracious King
Sunday Service - 5th November 2023
Sunday Service for 5th Nov, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya and Mr Graeme Stewart
Reading: 2 Samuel 7: 1-29
Sermon: A man after God’s own heart
Hymns:
CH4 795: Take me as I am
Song: Lord we have come to worship you
CH4 474: Hail to the Lords anointed
CH4 720: There is a longing in my heart
CH4 661: Eat this bread
CH4 559: There is a redeemer
Sunday Service - 29th October 2023
Sunday Service for 29th Oct, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya and Mr Graeme Stewart
Reading: 2 Samuel 6: 1-9
Sermon: The heart of authentic worship
Hymns:
Video: The heart of worship -
CCLI Song # 2296522 – Matt Redman
© 1997 Thankyou Music
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Music video by Matt Redman performing The Heart Of Worship. (C) 2015 Survivor Records under license to Sparrow Records
CH4 404: I danced in the morning
CCLI Song # 78529 – Sydney Bertram Carter
© Words and Music: Stainer & Bell Ltd
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CH4 348: Praise the one who breaks the darkness
CCLI Song # 3386431 – Rusty Edwards | Haydn
Words © 1987 Hope Publishing Company. © Music: (Austrian Hymn) Public Domain
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CH4 481: Jesus is the name we honour
CCLI Song # 871991 – Philip Lawson Johnston
© 1991 Thankyou Music
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CH4 146: From all that dwells
CCLI Song # 2403944 Isaac Watts | Ralph Vaughan Williams | Robert Spence
© Words: Public Domain. Music: 1906 Oxford University Press
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All hymns are original content played by Stuart McMahon and sung by the congregation of Kirkgate Parish Church during the live broadcast.
Sunday Service - 22nd October 2023
Sunday Service for 22nd Oct, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya
Reading: John 21: 1-19
Sermon: Jesus, the friend of the fallen
Hymns:
MP 209: Hark my soul, it is the Lord
CH4 532: Lord, you have come to the seashore
CH4 509: Jesus calls us o’er the tumult
CH4 528: Make me a channel of your peace
CH4 543: Longing for light
Sunday Service - 15th October 2023
Sunday Service for 15th October, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya and Mr Graeme Stewart
Reading: John 17: 1-14
Sermon: Jesus, the model sufferer
Hymns:
CH4 378: Praise to the holiest
MP 3: Abba, Father
CH4 724: Christ’s is the world in which we move
CH4 557: O love that wilt not let me go
CH4 399: My song is love unknown
Sunday Service - 1st October 2023
Sunday Service for 1st Oct, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya – Harvest Thanksgiving
Reading: John 19: 1-18
Sermon: Jesus, the crucified King
Hymns:
CH4 229: We plough the fields and scatter
MP 367: Jesus is Lord
CH4 392: When I survey the wondrous cross
MP 1217: Oh, to see the dawn
CH4 233: Come, you thankful people, come
Sunday Service - 24th Sept 2023
Sunday Service for 24th Sept, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya
Reading: John 17: 1-26
Sermon: The church Jesus prayed for
Hymns:
CH4 359: He came down that we may have love
JP 94: If I were a butterfly
CH4 516: We are marching in the light of God
CH4 506: All I once held dear
CH4 512: To God be the glory
Sunday Service - 17th September 2023
Sunday Service for 17th Sept, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya
Reading: John 17: 1-26
Sermon: Jesus, the High Priest
Hymns:
CH4 359: He came down that we may have love
MP 142: Father, we love you
CH4 549: How deep the Father’s love
CH4 533: Will you come and follow me
CH4 468: Son of God, eternal Saviour
Sunday Service - 10th September 2023
Sunday Service for 10th September, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya
Reading: John 15: 1-11
Sermon: Jesus, the true vine
Hymns:
CH4 120: God we praise you
CH4 523: Hands to work and feet to run
CH4 103: Fill your hearts with joy and gladness
CH4 489: Come down, O love divine
CH4 519: Love divine, all loves excelling
Sunday Service - 3rd Setptember 2023
Sunday Service for 3rd Sept, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya, including the Sacrament of Holy Communion
Reading: John 5: 1-9
Sermon: Jesus, the Great Physician
Hymns:
CH4 112: God whose almighty word
CH4 137: All things bright and beautiful
CH4 97: O God, you search me and you know me
CH4 506: All I once held dear
CH4 19: Ye gates, lift up your heads on high
CH4 182: Now thank we all our God
Sunday Service - 27th August 2023
Sunday Service for 27th August, at 10.45am with Mr Andrew Bruce
Reading: Matthew 16: 13-20
Hymns:
CH4 130: Ye servants of God
CH4 481: Jesus is the name we honour
CH4 462: The King of Love my Shepherd is
CH4 458: At the name of Jesus
Sunday Service - 20th August 2023
Due to technical problem this morning, there was no sound recorded of the organ or the hymn singing. The hymns and silent gaps have been removed from this broadcast.
Sunday Service for 20th August, at 10.45am with Mr Andrew Bruce
Reading: Matthew 15: 21-28
Hymns:
CH4 124: Praise to the Lord
CH4 198: Let us build a house
CH4 522: The church is wherever God’s people are praising
CH4 461: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
Sunday Service - 30th July 2023
Sunday Service for 30th July, at 10.45am with Rev John Carrick
Reading: Psalm 46
Hymns:
CH4 36: God is our refuge and strength
CH4 189: Be still, for the presence of the Lord
CH4 565: My life flows on in endless song
MP 757: When peace like a river
MP 188: God is our strength and refuge
Sunday Service - 23rd July 2023
Sunday Service for 23rd July, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya
Reading: John 23: 1-20
Sermon: The Servant
Hymns:
CH4 694: Brother, sister, let me serve you
CH4 543: Longing for light
CH4 356: Meekness and majesty
CH4 528: Make me a channel of your peace
CH4 374: From heaven you came
Sunday Service - 9th July 2023
Sunday Service for 9th July, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya
Reading: John 11: 17-27
Sermon: The Resurrection
Hymns:
CH4 426: All heaven declares
CH4 404: I danced in the morning
CH4 425: The Saviour died but rose again
CH4 691: Be still, my soul
CH4 644: O Jesus, I have promised
Sunday Service - 2nd July 2023
Sunday Service for 2nd July, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya
Reading: John 10: 1-16
Sermon: The Shepherd
Hymns:
CH4 462: The King of Love my Shepherd is
VIDEO: CH4 671: You satisfy my hungry heart
CH4 355: You, Lord, are both Lamb and Shepherd
CH4 187: There’s a wideness in God’s mercy
CH4 655: For your generous providing
CH4 512: To God be the Glory
Sunday Service - 18th June 2023
Sunday Service for 18th June, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya
Reading: John 8: 1-11
Sermon: The Sympathetic Saviour
Hymns:
CH4 146: From all that dwell below the skies
CH4 525: Have you heard the raindrops
VIDEO: King of Kings
CH4 187: There’s a wideness in God’s mercy
CH4 559: There is a redeemer
Sunday Service - 11th June 2023
Sunday Service for 11th June, at 10.45am with Mr Andrew Bruce
Reading: John 7: 37-39
Sermon: The Fountain
Hymns:
CH4 490: Jesus lover of my soul
Hymn: Shall we gather at the river
CH4 540: I heard the voice of Jesus say
CH4 662: Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts
MP 1164: Come, thou fount of every blessing
Sunday Service - 4th June 2023
Sunday Service for 4th June at 10.45am, including the Sacrament of Holy Communion, with Rev Nigel Chikanya
Reading: John 6: 22-35
Sermon: The Bread of Life
Hymns:
CH4 260: Eternal Father, strong to save
VIDEO: The Blessing UK (Kids)
CH4 461: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
CH4 111: Holy, Holy, Holy
CH4 664: Here, O my Lord
Sunday Service - 28th May 2023
Sunday Service for 28th May 2023, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya and Mr Andrew Bruce
Reading: John 16: 7-15
Sermon: The Gift Giver
Hymns:
CH4 584: Like fireworks in the night
VIDEO: Holy Spirit, living breath of God
CH4 588: Praise the Spirit in Creation
CH4 590: Holy Spirit, Gift Bestower
CH4 594: Come, Holy Spirit, Come
Sunday Service - 21st May 2023
Sunday Service for 21st May 2023, at 10.45am with Mr Andrew Bruce
Reading: John 14: 1-17
Sermon: The Encourager
Hymns:
CH4 154: O Lord My God
CH4 533: Will you come and follow me
CH4 465: Be thou my vision
CH4 561: Blessed Assurance
Sunday Service - 14th May 2023
Sunday Service for 14th May 2023, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya
Reading: John 4: 1-30
Sermon: The Soul Winner
Hymns:
CH4 399: My song is love unknown
CH4 550: As the deer pants for the water
VIDEO: My Lighthouse – Rend Collective Kids
MP 396 (i): Just as I am (words from CH4)
CH4 348: Praise the one who breaks the darkness
Sunday Service - 7th May 2023
Sunday Service for 7th May 2023, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya
Reading: John 12: 12-19
Sermon: The King
Hymns:
CH4 63: All people that on earth do dwell
CH4 200: Christ is made the sure foundation
CH4 519: Love divine, all loves excelling
CH4 160: Praise my soul the King of heaven
CH4 182: Now thank we all our God
CH4 702: The National Anthem
Sunday Service - 30th April 2023
Sunday Service for 30th April 2023, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya
Reading: John 2: 1-11
Sermon: The Son of Man
Hymns:
CH4 555: Amazing Grace
MP 517: O Perfect Love
CH4 336: Christ is our light
CH4 695: Your love, O God, has called us here
MP 760: When we walk with the Lord
Sunday Service - 16th April 2023
Sunday Service for 16th April 2023, at 10.45am with Rev John Carrick
Reading: John 20: 19-23
Hymns:
CH4 14: The Lord’s my Shepherd
MP 936: Teach me to dance
MP 765: Who can cheer the heart
CH4 392: When I survey the wondrous cross
CH4 512: To God be the Glory
Easter Sunday Service - 9th April 2023
Easter Sunday Service for 9th April 2023, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya
Reading: Matthew 28: 1-10
Sermon: Go tell the Good News
Hymns:
CH4 410: Jesus Christ is risen today
CH4 194: This is the day
MP 1213: O Church Arise
VIDEO: O Praise the name (Anástasis)
CH4 19: Ye gates lift up your heads on high
CH4 419: Thine be the glory
Kirkgate Messenger - April 2023
This is the April 2023 audiobook version of the Kirkgate Messenger which is read to you by some of our members.
Palm Sunday Service- 2nd April 2023
Palm Sunday Service for 2nd April 2023, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya
Reading: Luke 19: 28-44
Hymns:
CH4 364: All glory, laud and honour
MP 790: You are the King of glory
CH4 365: Ride on, ride on in majesty
MP 242: Hosanna, Hosanna
CH4 367: Hosanna, loud Hosanna
Sunday Service - 26th March 2023
Sunday Service for 26th March 2023, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya
Reading: Acts 9: 1-16
Hymns:
CH4 198: Let us build a house
CH4 533: Will you come and follow me
VIDEO: Lord I need you
CH4 553: Just as I am
CH4 416: Christ is alive!