Worship, Sun 27 Sept - Philippians series wk1: 'It's a hard knock life for us'

WELCOME:

Hello and welcome to worship with Upper Clyde Parish. No matter how we gather, it’s good to be able to make time and worship our God, the One who unites, and calls us into community, and who stands with us every moment of our lives.

Previously, in our last time of worship, we spent time hearing about the newly-liberated Israelites, who were wandering in the wilderness.
With supplies seemingly so scarce, how would they survive?
We also heard a story told by Jesus, about the owner of a vineyard who was in need of workers to bring in the harvest, and who, at the end of the day's work, paid all his labourers a full day's wage, regardless of when they may have started working.
In both cases, we reflected on God's justice, and God's generosity.

This week we begin a 4 week series exploring Paul’s Letter to the Philippians...
And in Chapter One, we'll see what Paul, the Philippian Christians, and little orphan Annie might just have in common...
This cartoon might also feel topical, as we reflect... 

If you prefer to skip the following and go straight to worship, you'll find the WORSHIP LINK HERE
Otherwise, a link is also provided at the end of our notices...

CHURCH NEWS:
There's not much to flag up in the way of church news:

Opening of church Building:
Nothing yet to report on the electrical work in the church building - once there’s news, I’ll make sure it’s passed on to you all.

Clydesdale Foodbank:
A quick reminder: if you’d like to support the ongoing work of Clydesdale foodbank, the online address is just here for online giving -
FOODBANK DONATIONS LINK

If you have any food or household items, do get in touch with me and we can organise either a drop off at the manse or church or some such – and my phone number is 01864 502139
And, if you find yourself or someone you know, needing some help, do get in touch with me and I can organise a referral.

All-age worship resources and Bible study material:
Don’t forget that if you have an all-age household, or you’d like to explore the reading a little further, links are below for both all-age worship material, as well as study material for personal reflection -
ALL-AGE WORSHIP RESOURCES and... REFLECTION and BIBLE STUDY

Just for a laugh: 
a certain minister's Aussie Dad enjoys a dire pun [yes, this is where I get it from!] and during the week he sent me several 'humour for times such as these' cartoons.
So, including the following just for a wee smile - or groan!

I hope that this time of worship will help to encourage and strengthen you as you follow in the way of Jesus. To access worship via our YouTube channel please CLICK WORSHIP LINK
Take care, and have a good week...
Nikki