Kirkgate Parish Church, Saltcoats, Scotland

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 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 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 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

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 swee...

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

This is the April 2023 audiobook version of the Kirkgate Messenger which is read to you by some of our members.

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 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!

Sunday Service for 19th March 2023, at 10.45am with Mr Andrew Bruce Reading:  1 Samuel 16: 1-13 Hymns: CH4 63: All people that on earth do dwell CH4 251: I, the Lord of sea and sky MP 1008: The Lord’s my shepherd CH4 535: Would would true valour see

Sunday Service for 26th February 2023, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya, including the Sacrament of Baptism Hymns: CH4 97: O God, you search me and you know me CH4 632: Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer CH4 448: Lord, the light of you love is shining CH4 553: Just as I am CH4 738: Glorious things of thee are spoken

Sunday Service for 19th February 2023, at 10.45am with Rev Nigel Chikanya CH4 172: Sing for God’s Glory CH4 448: Lord the light of your love is shining Reading: 2 Kings 7: 1-11 CH4 550: As the deer pants for the water Sermon: We shouldn’t be doing this! CH4 490: Jesus, lover of my soul CH4 485: Dear Lord and Father of Mankind