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Sunday's message highlighted Jesus' first disciples in-filling with the Holy Spirit and Peter's 'sermon' which convicted three thousand new followers. ... See MoreSee Less

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Welcome to our worship service, livestreamed from the Brightons Ministry Centre of Upper Braes Parish Church in Falkirk. Today's service is led by Brent Haywood.

For the latest news and updates, see our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/UpperBraesChurch or our website at upperbraes.org.uk

Order of Service
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Welcome, Notices and Gathering Moment (Judith Norton, Session Clerk)
Call to Worship
Hymn: Mission Praise 1000 - King of Kings, Majesty
Hymn: Mission Praise 1151 - My Chains Are Gone
All Together Time (Summer Kids' Club)
Hymn: Missino Praise 167 - Make me a fisher of men (verse 2-4 only)
Prayer and Lord’s Prayer*
Hymn: Mission Praise 784 - Ye Servants of God
Scripture Reading: Acts 2: v41, 14-41 (NIVUK) (Sandra Anderson)
Prayers for Others (Eileen Hope)
Hymn: Mission Praise 664 - The Spirit lives to set us free
Message
Hymn: Mission Praise 41 - At the name of Jesus
Benediction
Threefold Amen

(Music with notices playing afterwards)

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* The words of the Lord's Prayer will appear on screen, if you find this helpful.

Note: For copyright reasons, portions of this video might be muted on some platforms for replay views.

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Join us on Sunday 10:30am at our Brightons Ministry Centre in-person or online and 11:00am at our Slamannan Ministry Centre as we continue our series on Peter. Prayertime 10:00am at Brightons and 10:40am at Slamannan. Summer Kids Club at Brichitns aso. ... See MoreSee Less

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THURSDAY PRAYER SESSION: Brightons Ministry Centre, 8pm.

Dear Lord, thank You for being with us throughout this week. Grant us the strength to finish what we have started this week, the grace to handle unexpected challenges, and the patience to navigate any busyness. Renew our spirit, and remind us of Your constant presence. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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THURSDAY PRAYER SESS

Verse of the Day:

"The third time he [Jesus] said to him, 'Simon, son of John, do you love me?'"
John 21:17a (NIV)

We were reminded on Sunday that despite disowning Jesus, refusing to know Him and our failures, Jesus still loves us and wants us to continue loving and following Him
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Sunday's message highlighted Peter the Rock's sometimes rocky faith. Depsite this he was a foundational part of the early church. ... See MoreSee Less

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Welcome to our worship service, livestreamed from the Brightons Ministry Centre of Upper Braes Parish Church in Falkirk. Today's service is led by Jim Hope.

For the latest news and updates, see our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/UpperBraesChurch or our website at upperbraes.org.uk

Order of Service
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Welcome, Notices and Gathering Moment (Rev. Monica MacDonald)
Gathering Moment with MP 545 – Open Our Eyes Lord
Call to Worship
Hymn: Mission Praise 1221 - Praise is Rising (Hosanna)
Hymn: The Longing of My Soul
Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75 (NIVUK) (Norma Thompson)
All Together Time (Summer Kids' Club)
Hymn: CH4 163 - Grace is when God Gives Us
Prayer and Lord’s Prayer*
Hymn: MP 1343 - O God You Search Me and You Know Me
Message Part 1 (Jim)
Reprise CH4 163 - Grace is what God Gives Us
Prayer for Others (David MacAskill)
Scripture Reading: John 21 v 15 - 22 (Norma Thompson)
Message Part 2
Hymn: Grace Awaiting Me
Benediction and Threefold Amen

(Music with notices playing afterwards)

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* The words of the Lord's Prayer will appear on screen, if you find this helpful.

Note: For copyright reasons, portions of this video might be muted on some platforms for replay views.

CCL No. 61000 - LOML LE-0018949 - Scottish Charity Number SC001385
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Join us this Sunday as we continue our summer sermon series on the life of Peter. The service starts at 10.30am in Brightons Ministry Centre (prayer time at 10) and starts at 11am in Slamannan Ministry Centre (prayer time at 10.40). Our Summer Kids Club and youth group will also be on ... See MoreSee Less

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