Welcome to this Service of Worship from Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church
Seventh Sunday After Epiphany Sunday 20 February 10.45am
‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light
can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate:
only love can do that.’
Martin Luther King Jr.
WELCOME TO MAYFIELD SALISBURY PARISH CHURCH
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 touch, please complete
the Connection Card on the back page of the printed
order or email
AS A DIVERSE PEOPLE, THE CHURCH GATHERS
TO WORSHIP ALMIGHTY GOD
Organ Voluntary
Welcome & Church News
The Grace
Preparatory Silence for Worship
Introit - Ubi caritas et amor
Words: ancient antiphon for Maundy Thursday
Music: Ola Gjeilo (born 1978)
Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est.
Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor.
Exultemus, et in ipso iucundemur.
Timeamus, et amemus Deum vivum.
Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero. Amen.
[Where charity and love are, God is there.
Christ's love has gathered us into one.
Let us rejoice and be pleased in Him.
Let us fear, and let us love the living God.
And may we love each other
with a sincere heart. Amen.]
Call to Worship
From words of Jürgen Moltmann
One: Lord, out of the constriction of fear and the prison of hate,
All: You lead us into the wide open spaces of freedom.
One: Let us see Your sun,
All: which rises upon the evil and the good,
One: and rejoice in the warmth of its love;
All: together with our friends and our enemies.
Hymn 159 Lord, for the years
(t. Lord of the years)
Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided,
urged and inspired us, cheered us on our way,
sought us and saved us, pardoned and provided,
Lord of the years, we bring our thanks today.
Lord, for that word, the Word of life which fires us,
speaks to our hearts and sets our souls ablaze,
teaches and trains, rebukes us and inspires us,
Lord of the word, receive your people's praise.
Lord, for our land, in this our generation,
spirits oppressed by pleasure, wealth and care;
for young and old, for commonwealth and nation,
Lord of our land, be pleased to hear our prayer.
Lord, for our world; when we disown and doubt him,
loveless in strength, and comfortless in pain;
hungry and helpless, lost indeed without him,
Lord of the world, we pray that Christ may reign.
Lord, for ourselves; in living power remake us,
self on the cross and Christ upon the throne;
past put behind us, for the future take us,
Lord of our lives, to live for Christ alone.
Timothy Dudley-Smith (b.1926)
Prayer of Approach, Confession & 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 528 Make me a channel of your peace
(t. Prayer of St Francis)
Make me a channel of your peace.
Where there is hatred let me bring your love;
where there is injury, your pardon, Lord;
And where there’s doubt, true faith in you.
Oh, Master, grant that I may never seek
so much to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved, as to love with all my soul.
Make me a channel of your peace.
Where there’s despair in life let me bring hope;
where there is darkness, only light;
and where there’s sadness, ever joy.
Make me a channel of your peace.
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
in giving of ourselves that we receive,
and in dying that we’re born to eternal life.
Attributed to St Francis of Assisi
First Reading Psalm 37:1 - 1, 39 - 40
Read by Deirdre Eustace
Exhortation to Patience and Trust of David
1 Do not fret because of the wicked;
do not be envious of wrongdoers,
2 for they will soon fade like the grass,
and wither like the green herb.
3 Trust in the LORD and do good;
so you will live in the land, and enjoy security.
4 Take delight in the LORD,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the LORD;
trust in him, and he will act.
6 He will make your vindication shine like the light,
and the justice of your cause like the noonday.
7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him;
do not fret over those who prosper in their way,
over those who carry out evil devices.
8 Refrain from anger and forsake wrath.
Do not fret—it leads only to evil.
9 For the wicked shall be cut off,
but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land.
10 Yet a little while and the wicked will be no more;
though you look diligently for their place, they will not be there.
11 But the meek shall inherit the land,
and delight in abundant prosperity…
39 The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD;
he is their refuge in the time of trouble.
40 The LORD helps them and rescues them;
he rescues them from the wicked, and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.
Anthem - Praise to God in the highest
Words: 19th c. Russian translated by Percy Dearmer
Music: Russian tune Arranged by S S Campbell
Praise to God in the highest! Bless us, O Father: Praise to thee!
Guide and prosper the nations, rulers and people: Praise to thee!
May the truth in its beauty flourish triumphant: Praise to thee!
May the good be obeyed and evil be conquered: Praise to thee!
Give us laughter, and set us daily rejoicing: Praise to Thee!
Peace on earth and goodwill be ever among us: Praise to thee!
Praise to God in the highest! Bless us O Father: Praise to thee!
Praise to God in the highest, to God! Praise to thee!
Second Reading St Luke 6:27 - 38
Read by Deirdre Eustace
Love for Enemies
27 ‘But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who
hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. 29
If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone
who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. 30 Give to
everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do
not ask for them again. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.
32 ‘If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even
sinners love those who love them. 33 If you do good to those who do
good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34
If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to
you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. 35 But love
your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward
will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to
the ungrateful and the wicked. 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is
merciful.
Judging Others
37 ‘Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you
will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; 38 give, and it
will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together,
running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be
the measure you get back.’
Hymn 685 For everyone born, a place at the table
(t. A place at the table)
For everyone born, a place at the table,
for everyone born, clean water and bread,
a shelter, a space, a safe place for growing,
for everyone born, a star overhead.
And God will delight
when we are creators of justice and joy,
yes, God will delight
when we are creators of justice,
justice and joy!
For woman and man, a place at the table,
revising the roles, deciding the share,
with wisdom and grace, dividing the power,
for woman and man, a system that's fair.
For young and for old, a place at the table,
a voice to be heard, a part in the song,
the hands of a child in hands that are wrinkled,
for young and for old, the right to belong.
For just and unjust, a place at the table,
abuser, abused, with need to forgive,
in anger, in hurt, a mind-set of mercy,
for just and unjust, a new way to live.
For everyone born, a place at the table,
to live without fear, and simply to be,
to work, to speak out, to witness and worship,
for everyone born, the right to be free.
George Croly (1780-1860)
Sermon
Reuben Addis
Hymn 553 Just as I am, without one plea
(t. Saffron Walden)
Just as I am, without one plea
but that your blood was shed for me,
and that you call us, 'Come to me',
O Lamb of God, I come.
Just as I am, though tossed about
with many a conflict, many a doubt,
fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come.
Just as I am you will receive,
will welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
because your promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come.
Just as I am -- your love unknown
has broken every barrier down --
now to be yours, and yours alone,
O Lamb of God, I come.
Just as I am, of that free love
the breadth, length, depth, and height to prove,
here for a season, then above --
O Lamb of God, I come.
Charlotte Elliott (1789-1871)
Prayer for Others
Hymn 167 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
(t. Cwm Rhondda)
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty;
hold me with thy powerful hand:
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven,
feed me till my want is o'er.
feed me till my want is o'er.
Open now the crystal fountain
whence the healing stream doth flow;
let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through:
strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
be thou still my strength and shield.
be thou still my strength and shield.
When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside!
Death of death, and hell's destruction,
land me safe on Canaan's side!
Songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever give to thee.
I will ever give to thee.
William Williams (1717-1791)
Closing Responses
One: We offer our daily tasks to you
All: For we achieve nothing without your grace.
One: Help us to love you more deeply
All: And to love our neighbours, and even our enemies, as ourselves.
One: Renew us and transform us by your love
All: To live as Your people in the world.
Blessing & Threefold Amen
Organ Voluntary
THIS MORNING’S CHAMBER GROUP MUSIC The introit is a contemporary
piece of 2001 by the Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo now working in the
United States, and who is building a reputation for producing accessible
but inventive choral music. The piece draws its inspiration for the
Gregorian chant tradition, the opening phrases being for single voices or
in unison, harmony being introduced as the work progresses. The stately
anthem is an arrangement of an old Russian tune “Slava Bogu” (Glory to
God) arranged by S S Campbell with an added descant by Martin Shaw.
The verses are set variously for women’s voices, men’s voices, unison and
four parts as suits the text which is also reflected in some variation in the
basis melody.
NEWS AND INTIMATIONS
OPEN TO ALL Coffee will be served in the Bill McDonald Hall at the close
of this service. Everyone is very welcome. Single use bio-compostable
cups will be provided but you are encouraged to bring your own cup! If
you are new to Mayfield Salisbury, you’re welcome to ask a member of the
welcome team in the vestibule to walk through with you.
MIDWEEK PRAYERS You are most welcome to attend a time of peace,
prayer and reflection in the church sanctuary, this Tuesday at 10.00am.
PASTORAL CARE AND PRAYER CHAIN We are very fortunate to have a team
of twenty eight pastoral visitors. It’s a time for new beginnings, so if you
now would like to have a regular visit or phone call, please do contact me
and I shall arrange that for you. If you would like to be held in prayer or be
one of the people on our confidential prayer chain. Please do contact me
with your prayer request. Please contact Kay on 07587 043 191 or
AFTERNOON SERVICE of HOLY COMMUNION We look forward to
welcoming you at the next AFTERNOON SERVICE of HOLY COMMUNION
on Tuesday 8 March which will be led by Revd Dr Sandy Forsyth
Time: 2.30pm with proceedings end around 3.45pm.
Venue: in the level access Bill McDonald Hall [via West Mayfield entrance]
with refreshments and chat to follow.
If you need further information, please ask your Pastoral Visitor (PV), any
Elder or Anne Sturrock. And, as we need names in advance, please phone
Kay McIntosh (NOTE new number: 07587 043 191) to tell us that you are
coming. We hope you will! Thank you.
LENT STUDIES All of the local churches of various denominations are
coming together under the banner of Newington Churches Together for
joint Lent Studies. The group will meet on either Monday or Wednesday of
each week, afternoon (2.00pm to 4.00pm) or evening (6.00pm to 8.00pm),
all depending on preferences, starting the week of Monday 7 March. All
meetings will be online, barring the Wednesday afternoon gatherings. For
more information, or to book a place, please email Agatha KaiKai
(
which days and times you would be able to make.
Youth Group 20 February - ALL AGES (P6-S6) will meet from 7:00-8:00pm in
the Youth Room for our LGBTQ+ Community and Christianity 'Question
Time' discussion night! Youth are invited to submit questions anonymously
to Hillary before Sunday evening.
Pancake Breakfast Youth Fundraiser - 27 February: We will be having a
Pancake Breakfast Youth Fundraiser in the halls following the youth-led
service on 27 February! All donations will go toward the Youth Programme,
including the upcoming Youth Weekend Away in June. Please be advised
that attendees will be required to sit at tables, and while efforts will be
made to maintain distance, attendees may end up sitting closer to others
compared to the usual 1m; spaces will be limited to hall capacity; contact
details will be collected upon entrance to the halls. If you are planning on
attending and have any food allergies, please contact Hillary, our youth
worker, in advance. Please get in touch with Hillary if you have any
questions.
Youth Weekend Away - P6-S6 youth are invited to the Youth Weekend away
from 3-5 June 2022 at the Whitaugh Park Rock UK Centre - a weekend of
outdoor adventure activities! Registration deadline is 15 March. Flyers are
available: please speak with Hillary if you have any questions.
FAURÉ REQUIEM AND MOTETS BY DURUFLÉ, MESSIAEN AND POULENC
The Scottish Chamber Choir presents a programme of French music for
Lent and Holy Week, including Fauré's hauntingly beautiful Requiem along
with motets by Duruflé, Messiaen and Poulenc.
In the sombre season of Lent, a concert of radiant French choral music
ranging from the serenely beautiful to the vigorous and dramatic.
Fauré’s Requiem, with its haunting melodies, is the glorious centrepiece of
the performance. But equally entrancing are Duruflé’s subtle,
impressionistic reworking of Gregorian themes in his Quatre Motets;
Messiaen’s mystical, searching setting of O sacrum convivium!; and
Poulenc’s masterly Quatre motets pour un temps de pénitence. These last
take the listener on a journey through Christ’s passion, concentrating all the
drama, pity and beauty into four short, searing a cappella masterpieces.
Saturday 19 March 2022, 7.30pm - Old St Paul's Episcopal Church - 63
Jeffrey St, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH. Tickets £12 / Students £6 / Under 18 free
via Ticketsource or at the door (card only)
Covid risk mitigation measures will be in place as per the government
recommendations which will be on at the time of the concert.
OFFERINGS During this time when Church attendance is restricted, you
may continue to give offerings to support the work of the Church. Please
contact our Freewill Offerings Treasurer, Hugh Somerville on 0131 466 2446
or
have put offerings in the plate during the service to do so at the close of
the service. In the halls entrance and in the vestibule, you will find a bowl
or plate marked ‘Plate Collection’. Regular and one-off donations, are still
possible online through: www.give.net/20311853
Ecotip: Consider looseleaf tea - most tea bags are made with plastic!
Copyright Notices
Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible:
Anglicized Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 National Council of the
Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
All rights reserved worldwide.
Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church holds a CCLI Streaming License: #88916
Some images from Pixabay under licence.
Forthcoming Deadlines
Order of service for next week: Thursday at 6.00pm.
Next Grapevine: Friday 4 March at 6.00pm.
Message from the Ministers and Session Clerks of Craigmillar Park,
Mayfield Salisbury and Priestfield congregations
As you know, Presbytery have issued proposals for consultation on a
draft Presbytery Mission Plan based on a focus for mission and the
better expression of the Gospel in Edinburgh and recognising the reality
of the challenges in resources which the Church of Scotland now faces.
The proposals for Edinburgh involve creating new Mission Districts
from the merging of parishes into new unions, and the potential
formation of team ministries within a reduced number of paid ministry
posts, as instructed by the 2021 General Assembly.
As congregations we will have an opportunity to discuss these proposals
and consider whether we wish to take them forward as they relate to us,
or to propose alternative solutions to the challenges the Church faces,
including how to reduce the number of ministries as required. The
proposal at a local level is that the congregations of Craigmillar Park,
Mayfield Salisbury and Priestfield form a union to support a new wider
parish, served by two full-time ministers that are centrally funded.
Our ministers and session clerks met recently for an informal discussion
ahead of talks within and across our congregations. Without seeking to
influence the direction of these congregational conversations in any way,
we felt it important to meet and share with you our initial thoughts.
Overall, our meeting was friendly, enthusiastic and positive. We recognised
the challenges faced by the Church and Edinburgh Presbytery in drawing
up the plan for consultation, and the considerable amount of work that
has gone into it. Whilst questions were raised about the nature and
priorities of the plan as a whole, the suggested union at a local level
resonated with previous thinking to a significant extent.
We saw potential for the new union to bring together different social
groups, as well as all of our gifts, skills, experiences, age groups,
resources and activities, in ways that might enhance God’s mission in
the community. There are potential opportunities as well to deploy
the ministry posts and physical resources in creative and dynamic ways.
There would, of course, need to be many areas for discussion over how
the union - and any buildings - might be sustained into the future. There
would be issues to address over the structure of the new parish and the
role of the two nationally funded ministerial posts. How might we best
use the buildings that would be retained? What might the worship
arrangements be? How would the Kirk Session, finances and business
aspects be run? How do we knit together the new congregation
harmoniously, recognising the different histories and backgrounds we
each have?
These are all issues for the coming months. However, our initial
meeting agreed that:
• change was required and had to be undertaken.
• any discussions should proceed in a spirit of openness and as
equal partners
• a shared vision and future mission was important: indeed,
central to how we embed the Church in our local communities.
Over the coming weeks, we will each be reflecting on the proposals and
the detailed issues. We will have discussions within our respective
congregations and with the relevant Presbytery committee, and as the
proposals firm up, we will look to work across the congregations as
appropriate in a collaborative way.
Whatever the final structure of the new Mission Districts and parishes
ends up being, we are all agreed that we need to seize the opportunities
this restructuring presents and look forward to engaging with each other
positively in the weeks and months ahead. May God bless us all as we
look forward in love and in hope.
***
Welcome!
We are glad to see you worship with us today
and hope to see you again soon.
We would love to get to know you better!
If you like, please send an email to:
With your name, email address
We have several lists/ Let us know if yoiu would like to receive:
1 - A phone call/email from the Minister/ Pastoral Assistant
2- Information on house groups and ways of getting involved
3- Weekly news emails
4- Monthly parish magazines
www.mayfieldsalisbury.org
Scottish Charity Number SC000785
www.give.net/20311853