The Old Kirk Podcast: Recent Episodes
Bo'ness Old Kirk
Thoughts, reflections and more from the team at Bo'ness Old Kirk.
To help stay connected with our Church Family, we’ve set up this podcast which you can find on all standard podcast platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. At present, we're uploading recordings of all our services in the Old Kirk.
Here's the audio from the return of our annual Christmas Eve Christingle Service. A great night of music, fun and celebration.
Here's the audio stream of this years Harvest At The Farm event. Thanks to Robert, his family, and all the team at Bomain Farm for hosting us.
Easter is here and Christ has risen!
Today we celebrate together with a special family service including the baptism of baby Nathan and the Profession Of Faith of Robyn.
Our live stream of todays service celebrating Holy Week. Today we welcome our fellow Bo'ness Churches for this special event to commemorate the Last Supper.
Here's the recording our Palm Sunday service - marking the start of Holy Week and the countdown to Easter.
Live stream of our service in the Old Kirk on Sunday 27th February led by Amanda and Charlene.
Live stream of our service in the Old Kirk on Sunday 20th February led by Amanda and Charlene.
Live stream of our service in the Old Kirk on Sunday 13th February led by Amanda and Charlene.
To mark the end of Christmas week, here's a special edition of Sunday Reflections presented by Amanda to celebrate Boxing Day.
🎵MUSIC
'Joy To The World' The Worship Initiative Feat Aaron Williams ©The Worship Initiative
'O Come All Ye Faithful' Kings College Choir ©Kings College, Cambridge
'Light Of The World' Lauren Daigle ©2013 Centricity Music
Today we're celebrating communion together to mark the start of advent and the countdown to Christmas.
Today we mark Remembrance Sunday as we join with the nation at 11am to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. Our service is led by Amanda with our reading provided by Margaret. Following the service, the procession will leave from the Old Kirk to the cenotaph. We Will Remember Them.
Today's video is from our service on Sunday 7th November led by Amanda. During the service, our congregation lit candles during a moment of reflection and we invite you to join in at home as we think about our personal faith journeys.
With Amanda on her well deserved holiday, we're delighted to welcome back Charlene to lead us in worship.
Following our Harvest Drive In event, we're back at the Old Kirk for this weeks service led by Amanda. No combine harvesters or animals involved this time unfortunately!
Todays episode is a bit different! Following the success of last years event, we're back at Bomains Farm for a drive in service to celebrate Harvest.
Amanda presents live on top of a combine harvester (yes, really) with contributions from Seonaid and Ruth.
Our Sunday morning worship service on 5 September 2021 led by Amanda. Our reading comes from Matthew 4:12-22.
Throughout August, the Church of Scotland congregations in Bo'ness have been worshipping together as we continue the journey of becoming one church. For the last service of the month, we joined as one for Communion in the Old Kirk led by Amanda.
Throughout August, the Church of Scotland congregations in Bo'ness have been worshipping together as we continue the journey of becoming one church. On Sunday 8th August we joined as one in the Old Kirk for worship led by Amanda.
Audio of our service at the Old Kirk on Sunday 4th July led by Amanda.
Join us for worship every Sunday at 10.45am. Pre booking isn't required but, if you'd like to sort your track & & trace details in advance, you can help our team by registering at bokonline.org.uk/bookonline
Today sees the last edition of our Sunday Reflections series. With our church services back to weekly, we’re having a rest from this format and moving to live streaming starting next week. So for those of you who can’t join us in the Old Kirk, check out our social media at 10.45am as usual on Sunday where you can continue worshiping with us online.
As usual, the audio from our weekly services along with our other content will be uploaded here. 😊
To all of you who’ve joined us online, viewed our videos, commented and shared – we want to say a huge thank you for the incredible response we’ve had. Thanks also to Barrie for editing, everyone in our Church Family who contributed with readings, news stories, prayers (and so much more) and of course to Amanda who’s led us with thoughtful reflection through these challenging times.
🎵MUSIC: 'God Most High': New Scottish Hymns, ©Greg De Blieck
'How Great Thou Art': Celtic Worship, ©Celtic Worship
Our service recorded at the Old Kirk on Sunday 27th June led by Amanda.
Join us for worship every Sunday at 10.45am. Pre booking isn't required but, if you'd like to sort your track & & trace details in advance, you can help our team by registering at bokonline.org.uk/bookonline
Whats been the happiest moment of you life? That's Amanda's question in this weeks installment of Sunday Reflections. Our reading comes from Seonaid with Eric leading us in prayer.
🎵MUSIC:
'My Jesus, My Saviour' ©1993 Hillsong Publishing/ Thank You Music
'Amazing Grace' Live at EMW Aber Conference 2016 ©Evangelical Movement Of Wales
Instrumental by Kaleb Brasee
Our service recorded at the Old Kirk on Sunday 20th June led by Amanda. Join us for worship every Sunday at 10.45am. Pre booking isn't required but, if you'd like to sort your track & & trace details in advance, you can help our team by registering at bokonline.org.uk/bookonline
What makes you happy? Amanda thinks about this question in this weeks edition of Sunday Reflections. Our reading comes from Kerry with Ruth leading us in prayer.
🎵MUSIC:
’Come People Of The Risen King', Keith & Kristyn Getty, UMG (On behalf of ©Getty Music)
'The Lord's My Shepherd', Stuart Townend, ©1996 Thankyou Music
The audio from this morning's service in the Old Kirk.
We're open for worship every Sunday at 10.45am. Check out bokonline.org.uk for more info.
As we continue our look at the life’s of those powered and inspired by the Holy Spirit, today’s edition of Sunday Reflections focuses on the meeting of Simon Peter and Cornelius. Our reading comes from Acts while Amanda has been out and about enjoying the views on her hill walk.
🎵MUSIC:
’10,000 Reasons, Celtic Worship, ©Celtic Worship
'Amazing Grace' Live at EMW Aber Conference 2016 ©Evangelical Movement Of Wales
Audio from yesterday’s service in the Old Kirk lead by Amanda.
The Old Kirk is open again for weekly worship every Sunday at our usual time of 10.45am. To help our track & trace requirements, we’re asking that everyone pre-book their seat(s) at bokonline.org.uk/bookonline While you can complete your track & trace details at the door, this helps our team and saves you time entering the building.
In this weeks edition of Sunday Reflections, Amanda is looking at the life of Stephen as we look at the lifes of those powered and inspired by the Holy Spirit.
We're delighted to announce that the Old Kirk is moving back to a weekly service with the Church open for worship every Sunday at 10.45am. For those in our online Church Family, we'll be continuing to post our video series every Sunday at the usual time and we'll continue to evolve our online output over the next period including this podcast.
🎵MUSIC:
‘In Christ Alone', Celtic Worship, ©Celtic Worship
‘Were I To Cross (Psalm 139)', New Scottish Hymns, ©2008, Greg De Blieck
In this weeks edition of Sunday Reflections, Amanda has been thinking about how we live our lives openly while Seonaid provides our reading. Old Kirk is open for worship next Sunday starting at 10.45am – you can book your seat at bokonline.org.uk/bookonline.
🎵MUSIC:
‘10,000 Reasons' Celtic Worship ©Celtic Worship
‘ Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace' Dragon School, Oxford ©Dragon School, Oxford
Today we're celebrating Pentecost, the day in which we remember coming of the spirit and the birth of the Church. As Mhairi comes to the end of her placement with us in the Old Kirk, she shares her memories and thoughts with Amanda - it's been wonderful to have had Mhairi join us and we wish her all the best in her future journey.
🎵MUSIC:
'Be Still For The Presence Of The Lord
Performed by Kirkton Church Praise Band & Singing Group
Instrumental version by Jon Ethridge
'The Celtic Blessing'
Performed by Celtic Worship
©Celtic Worship
For this weeks edition of Sunday Reflections, we join Amanda who's out for a walk in Kinneil Estate. Mhairi provides this weeks reflection while Seonaid reads from John 14:13.
🎵MUSIC:
'Abba Father'
Performed by Dave Bilbrough
Instrumental version by Nigel Ajay Kumar ©Integrity Music
'As The Deer Pants For The Water'
Performed by St Laurence's Church, Chorley
©St Laurence's Church, Chorley
In this week's Sunday Reflections, Amanda reflects on the theme of waiting when it's hard or we face disappointments...
🎵MUSIC:
'God Most High' & 'He Forgave Me'
Performed by Celtic Worship
©Celtic Worship
'As The Deer Pants For The Water'
Performed by Robin Mark
©Believe Music/Integrity Music
Live audio from today's service in the Old Kirk. Worship is led by Mhairi with our reading from Kerry.
The Old Kirk is open again for worship on the first Sunday of every month at 10.45am. You can reserve your seat online at bokonline.org.uk/bookonline
For this weeks edition of Sunday Reflections, we join Mhairi who’s been out for a walk at Gartmorn Dam. Along with our reading from Kerry and our usual selection of music, Mhairi has been thinking about Jesus's meeting with a Samaritan woman and the meaning of living water.
The Old Kirk is open again for worship on the first Sunday of every month. You can book your seat via the online booking system on our website.
🎵MUSIC:
'How Great Thou Art',
Performed by Lauren Daigle, ©Centricity Music
Performed by Celtic Worship, ©Celtic Worship
'I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say'
Performed by Michael Lining, ©Michael Lining
This week’s edition of ‘Sunday Reflections’ is introduced by Mhairi with our reading courtesy of Moira. Amanda provides some thought and reflections and asks the question – what are you waiting for?
Next week the Old Kirk is reopening it’s doors for morning worship starting at 10.45am – you can book your seat at bokonline.org.uk/bookonline. While it’s good to be returning to the Church on a monthly basis, it’s been wonderful to welcome so many new faces online so we’ll be continuing to post our Sunday Reflections videos every week at the usual time.
🎵MUSIC:
‘Psalm 139 (Were I To Cross’ New Scottish Hymns ©New Scottish Hymns ‘Great Is Thy Faithfulness’ Maranatha! Music ©Maranatha! Music
In today’s edition of Sunday Reflections, Amanda has the last in her series on love. Our reading comes from Ewan with prayers led by Mhairi.
🎵MUSIC:
‘10,000 Reasons’
Celtic Worship
With Amanda having a well deserved break, for this weeks edition of Sunday Reflections we're joining with our fellow Church Of Scotland congregations for a special installment lead by Right Rev Martin Fair.
Martin is the current Moderator of the Church Of Scotland and leads us in worship along with thoughts, music, prayer and reflections.
To celebrate Easter Sunday 2021, Amanda made a special early morning visit to our original home in the beautiful Kinneil Estate.
Christ is Risen - He Is Risen Indeed!
Today is Easter Sunday the day of Jesus resurrection - Christ is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed!
Amanda gives her thoughts and reflections on this most important day while Mhairi leads us in prayer with Diane & Andrew providing our reading from John 20:1-18.
🎵MUSIC: 'Christ The Lord Is Risen Today' 'Thine Be The Glory' Performed by New Scottish Hymns ©New Scottish Hymns
Today is Palm Sunday, marking Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week. Today's video is led by Mhari with our reading from Seonaid and a selection of classic Palm Sunday hymns to mark the occasion.
Each day during Holy Week we'll be joining with the other Bo'ness churches for a week of special online events leading to Easter Sunday - check out Facebook page daily for all the details.
🎵MUSIC:
'He Forgave Me'
Performed by New Scottish
Hymns
©New Scottish Hymns
'All Glory Laud And Honour'
© First Plymouth Church, Nebraska
'Make Way'
Performed by
Graham Kendrick
©1986 Thankyou Music
'Majesty'
Performed by Rebecca Hart
©1981 New Spring
'Ride On, Ride On In Majesty'
Performed by
Kings College Choir
Cambridge
Today marks one year since the first national lockdown. It's a been a period of great pain and challenges with over 126,000 deaths in the UK and the continuing impact of Covid-19 being felt across our community.
As we mark one year since the beginning of lockdown, this special podcast is a space for reflection as we remember those we have lost.
In today's edition of Sunday Reflections, Amanda has been looking at Jesus' teachings from Luke 10: 25-37. Thanks to Pamela for providing this weeks reading and to Mhairi for leading us in prayer.
🎵MUSIC:
'My Jesus, My Saviour' ©1993 Hillsong Publishing/ Thank You Music
'Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace' Performed by Dragon School Oxford ©BBC
For today's edition, we're continuing our theme on Love with our introduction courtesy of Mhairi and thoughts from Amanda. Kerry provides this weeks reading with Ruth leading us in prayer.
If you'd like to get involved in our Sunday Reflections series then get in touch - it's always great to have different voices providing segments and its easy to do!
🎵MUSIC:
'Wake Up My Soul' Performed by New Scottish Hymns ©New Scottish Hymns
'Amazing Grace' Live at EMW Aber Conference 2016 ©Evangelical Movement Of Wales
Today's instalment of Sunday Reflections is introduced by Mhairi with our reading coming from John 15:1 courtesy of Diane. Amanda is thinking more about what Jesus called the most important commandment, the commandment to love.
🎵MUSIC:
'Be Still'
Performed by Kirkton Church Praise Band & Singing Group
'How Infinite Your Love'
Performed by Satellite
©Satellite
Today is the 50th edition in our Sunday Reflections series - we thought this might be a project covering a couple of weeks but little did we know! Thanks to all our Church Family who've helped contribute over the last year and to Amanda who's continued to minister, innovate and entertain us all through these challenging times.
Joining Amanda this week, we have readings from Ruth K and Ruth S with our prayers led by Mhairi
🎵MUSIC:
'My Jesus, My Saviour'
©1993 Hillsong Publishing/
Thankyou Music
'How Deep The Father's Love'
Performed By Stuart Townend
©Integrity Music
As we finish up our series on Philippians, Amanda has been looking at 4: 4-13 which contains Paul's writings during his time in prison. Our reading comes courtesy of Pamela with Diane leading our closing prayer.
🎵MUSIC:
'10'000 Reasons'
Performed by Matt Redman
©2012 sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records
'Great Is Thy Faithfulness'
Performed By Maranatha! Music
©1923, 1951 Hope Publishing Company
As we continue our look at Philippians, Amanda has been looking at Paul's writings in 3:12 which is read to us this week by Ruth. We also have contributions from Mhairi along with Hannah who provides our closing prayer.
🎵MUSIC:
'Praise To The Lord The Almighty' Performed by Nathan Drake ©Reawaken Hymns
'How Can It Be' Performed By New Scottish Hymns ©New Scottish Hymns
Over the last few period Amanda has been reflecting on the book of Philippians. Continuing this theme, Mhairi has been thinking more about the life and teachings of Paul. Kerry provides this weeks reading from Philippians 3: 1-11 while Eric leads us in prayer.
🎵MUSIC:
'Psalm 139 - Were I To Cross' Performed by New Scottish Hymns ©New Scottish Hymns
'Amazing Grace' Live at EMW Aber Conference 2016 ©Evangelical Movement Of Wales
This weeks video is introduced by Mhairi, our student minister, who is hosting our new zoom cafes every Thursday (message us for the meeting details). Our reading comes courtesy of Seonaid while Amanda has an interactive challenge for you this week - all you need is a mirror!
🎵MUSIC: 'Jesus Walks Beside Us In Scotland' Performed by Fischy Music ©Fischy Music
'Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace' Performed by Dragon School Oxford ©BBC
This weeks edition is presented by Amanda and we have contributions from Eleanor and Mhairi. We also have details of our new Thursday Zoom coffee chats with Mhairi.
🎵MUSIC:
'In Christ Alone'
Performed by Keith & Kristyn Getty
& Alison Krauss
©2002 Thankyou Music
'Praise To The Lord, The Almighty,
The King Of Creation'
Performed by St Andrew's
Metropolitan Cathedral
©BBC
This week, we have a special joint video with our fellow Church Of Scotland congregations here in Bo'ness. Presented by Amanda, we have contributions from the Old Kirk and Carriden plus music from St Andrews Praise Band. It's lovely to be able to join together and we'd like to give a special thanks to everyone who contributed and to Neil who helped edit the video. 🗣Like a chat? You can join us every Sunday at 11.30am for online chat and fellowship via our weekly Zoom call. Message us and we'll send you the call details. 🎧Want to listen instead? Sunday Reflections is uploaded to our podcast stream which you can find on Apple, Spotify and other podcast services. Just search ‘Old Kirk Podcast’ and you'll find us. 📞If you know anyone not online then let them know about our telephone service. Just call 01506 536797 and the audio from this weeks reflection will play automatically.
This weeks episode is presented by Mhairi who we're delighted to have join us as she continues her candidate for ministry training. Our reading comes courtesy of Pamela and we have a selection of hymns to enjoy.
🎵MUSIC: 'How Infinite Your Love' Performed by Satellite ©Satellite
'Living Waters' Performed by Keith & Kristyn Getty ©2016, Getty Music Label
'Will You Come And Follow Me' Performed by The Summons ©1987, Iona Community, GIA Publications
'It Is Well With My Soul' Performed by T4G Live ©Integrity Music
'Love Divine, All Loves Excelling' Performed by OCP Session Choir ©2016 OCP
For our first episode of the new year, we're joining together with other churches for a time of thought, praise and reflection.
With contributions from across the Church, this special episode is led by Right Rev Dr Martin Fair, the current Moderator of The Church Of Scotland.
To mark our last episode of 2020, todays Sunday Reflections is a special episode of lessons and carols.
Presented by Amanda, we have readings from several of our Church Family with carols provided by Pamela and Jamie. It's a singalong format this week so you can join in with Seonaid who provides the vocals. It's been a real team effort this week so thanks to everyone who contributed.
🎵MUSIC: Various Christmas Carols Performed by Pamela Amatller and Jamie McGinley Sung by Seonaid Scott 'Oh Holy Night' Performed by Linlithgow Rugby Club Male Voice Choir
The fourth Sunday in advent is always marked by our annual Nativity Service and, as with everything in these challenging times, this years is a bit different!
So for this weeks edition in our Sunday Reflections series, our nativity comes to you from Bowmains Farm - thanks to all our young people who helped make it possible, to Robert and his team.....and to our star donkeys!
Along with Amanda, Mhairi has a Christmas message while Claire provides our bible reading. And it wouldn't be Christmas without an appearance from our Puppets!
MUSIC:
Various Christmas Carols
Performed by Pamela Amatller and Jamie McGinley
'In The Bleak Midwinter'
Performed by Keith & Kristyn Getty
©Getty Music
This week we mark the 3rd Sunday in advent with reflections and thoughts from Amanda. It's Freya, Lewis and Andrews turn to light our advent candles while Mhairi leads is in prayer and Hannah provides our reading.
We also have details of our online Christingle and Christmas Day events - all are invited to join us on Zoom as we celebrate the joy of Christmas together.
MUSIC
'Love Came Down At Christmas'
Performed by Alex Mejias
©2009 5pm Records
Performed by Carlyle Fraser
©The Orchard Music
'This Could Be The Worst Day I've Ever Had'
Performed by Sammy Horner
Sunday Reflections is our weekly series providing some time of thought, news and reflection for our Church Family and community.
We continue our countdown to Christmas with thought and reflections from Amanda while Kerry leads us in prayer. Our reading this week comes courtesy of Pamela with our advent candles lit by Ruth and Hannah.
🎵MUSIC: 'Come Thou Long Expected Jesus'
Performed by Christmas Colours ©Maranatha! Music
Performed by Kings Kaleidoscope ©BEC Recordings
Sunday Reflections is our weekly series providing some time of thought, news and reflection for our Church Family and community.
This week, we're marking the start of advent with the lighting of our first advent candle courtesy of the youngest member in our Church family. We also have contributions from Mhairi, Kerry and Moira while Amanda leads us in Holy Communion.
🎵MUSIC:
'O Come O Come Emmanuel', Performed by Phil Keaggy ©Myrrh Records
'O Come O Come Emmanuel', Performed by For King & Country, ©Word Entertainment
Sunday Reflections is our weekly series providing some time of thought, news and reflection for our Church Family and community.
This week, Amanda has the last in her series on stewardship with this week's topic 'money'. Mhairi leads our prayers with Diane providing our reading from John's gospel.
🎵MUSIC:
'This Is A Holy Place', Performed by New Scottish Hymns, ©New Scottish Hymns
'When I Survey (The Wondrous Cross)', Performed by Kathryn Scott, ©Integrity Music
Sunday Reflections is our weekly series providing some time of thought, news and reflection for our Church Family and community.
This week's edition is led by Mhairi, our student minister who's been reflecting on the parable of the talents from Matthews gospel. Amanda shares her thoughts on how this affects our lives with Ruth providing our reading and Jamie leading us in prayer.
🎵MUSIC: 'Take My Life (And Let It Be)', Performed by Chris Tomlin, ©Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC 'In Christ Alone', Performed by Kristy Getty & Alison Krauss, ©2002 Thankyou Music
To mark Remembrance Sunday, we have a special podcast in our Sunday Reflections series. During this episode, we have a 2 minute silence for reflection and we have our act of remembrance at the Parish War Memorial lead by Diane, Andrew and Freya. Amanda is also joined by some of our Church Family who share why they choose to remember, army chaplain Rev Mike Goodison and Mhairi who leads us in prayer.
🎧Want to listen instead? Sunday Reflections is uploaded to our podcast stream which you can find on Apple, Spotify and other podcast services. Just search ‘Old Kirk Podcast’ and you'll find us.
📞If you know anyone not online then let them know about our telephone service. Just call 01506 536797 and the audio from this weeks reflection will play automatically.
🎵MUSIC: 'O God Our Help In Ages Past' Performed by Unison Kinneil Band 'The Last Post' Performed by Unison Kinneil Band 'Lament' and 'Amazing Grace' Performed by Unison Kinneil Band 'Benedictus from The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace' Performed by John Gilmour
Sunday Reflections is our weekly series providing some time of thought, news and reflection for our Church Family and community.
This week's theme is peace and we join Amanda as she reflects on the book of Ecclesiastes and how it can guide us in these challenging times.
🎵MUSIC: 'Come People Of The Risen King' Performed by Keith & Kristyn Getty; ©2007 Thankyou Music 'Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace' performed by Dragon School, Oxford; ©BBC
Sunday Reflections is our weekly series providing some time of thought, news and reflection for our Church Family and community. This is out 11 October edition which you may notice is a little late - apologies!
Our lockdown story comes from Fraser who gives an update on whats going on at the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway where he volunteers. Along with Amanda and Mhairi, Moira provides our reading.
🎵MUSIC: '10,000 Reasons' Performed by Matt Redman; ©2012 sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records, 'God Most High' performed by New Scottish Hymns; ©New Scottish Hymns
To mark Harvest, we had our first ever Drive In Service at Bowmains Farm.
It was lovely to see so many familiar faces (through their car windows!) and we celebrated harvest by giving thanks and thinking more about what we’re grateful more. We also had a bumper load of donations for the Community Pantry.
Huge thanks to Robert and his family for hosting us at the farm and for providing car snacks for everyone. Thanks also to Steedsy for providing such great audio.
Here's the audio from today's amazing event.
In this weeks edition of 'Sunday Reflections', we've been reflecting on our return to the Old Kirk building with Kerry providing an update on preparations. With us passing the 6th month of lockdown, Amanda has been thinking about how we've all had to adapt to news challenge while Ruth provides this weeks reading while Mhairi leads us in prayer.
🗣Like a blether? You can join us every Sunday at 11.30am for online chat and fellowship via our weekly zoom call. Message us and we'll send you the call details.
🎧Want to listen instead? Sunday Reflections is uploaded to our podcast stream which you can find on Apple, Spotify and other podcast services. Just search ‘Old Kirk Podcast’ and you'll find us.
📞If you know anyone not online then let them know about our telephone service. Just call 01506 536797 and the audio from this weeks reflection will play automatically. Sunday Reflections is our weekly series providing some time of thought, news and reflection for our Church Family and community.
🎵MUSIC: 'Wake Up My Soul' Performed by New Scottish Hymns; ©New Scottish Hymns, 'As We Are Gathered' performed by Iain McLarty and Phill Mellstrom, 'The Lord's My Shepherd' Performed by Stuart Townend; ©1996 Thankyou Music
Sunday Reflections is our weekly series providing some time of thought, news and reflection for our Church Family and community.
This week, we have a new face joining us online as we welcome Mhairi Gilchrist to our Church Family. Mhairi is a candidate for ministry and will be joining in our Sunday Reflections over the next few weeks. Reese provides our reading on location in Iona while Pamela leads us in prayer.
🎵MUSIC: 'God Most High' Performed by New Scottish Hymns; ©New Scottish Hymns, 'Lord You Have Come To The Seashore' performed by Rev Elspeth McKay & David Smith, 'In Christ Alone' Performed by Celtic Worship; ©Celtic Worship
Sunday Reflections is our weekly series providing some time of thought, news and reflection for our Church Family and community.
This week, we're joining Amanda on location in Oban as she experiences the challenges of broadcasting in wet and windy Autumn. Diane's update comes from a familiar place as she looks ahead to our return to the Old Kirk building while Kerry leads us in prayer.
🗣Like a blether? You can join us every Sunday at 11.30am for online chat and fellowship via our weekly zoom call. Message us and we'll send you the call details.
📞If you know anyone not online then let them know about our telephone service. Just call 01506 536797 and the audio from this weeks reflection will play automatically.
🎵MUSIC: 'Be Still' Performed by Kirkton Church Praise Band & Singing Group, He Forgave Me' Performed by New Scottish Hymns, ©New Scottish Hymns
Sunday Reflections is our weekly series providing some time of thought, news and reflection for our Church Family and community.
Throughout our Sunday Reflections series, our Church Family have been sharing the news and experiences via our 'lockdown stories section'. This week it's Amanda's turn and she's also been reflecting more on thankfulness during these difficult times. Our reading comes courtesy of Seonaid.
🗣Like a blether? You can join us every Sunday at 11.30am for online chat and fellowship via our weekly zoom call. Message us and we'll send you the call details.
🎧Want to listen instead? Sunday Reflections is uploaded to our podcast stream which you can find on Apple, Spotify and other podcast services. Just search ‘Old Kirk Podcast’ and you'll find us.
📞If you know anyone not online then let them know about our telephone service. Just call 01506 536797 and the audio from this weeks reflection will play automatically.
🎵MUSIC: 'The Lord's My Shepherd ' Performed by Stuart Townend, ©1996 Thankyou Music 'How Great Thou Art' Performed by Celtic Worship, ©Celtic Worship 'As We Go Now' Performed by Fischy Music, ©Fischy Music
Sunday Reflections is our weekly series providing some time of thought, news and reflection for our Church Family and community.
This week, we're joining together virtually for Holy Communion led by Amanda. If you'd like to join in then all you need is some bread and wine/grape juice, you can also download a copy of the communion liturgy at bokonline.org.uk/communion. We also have reflections, prayer and more courtesy of Diane, Pamela and Patricia.
🗣Like a blether? You can join us every Sunday at 11.30am for online chat and fellowship via our weekly zoom call. Message us and we'll send you the call details.
🎧Want to listen instead? Sunday Reflections is uploaded to our podcast stream which you can find on Apple, Spotify and other podcast services. Just search ‘Old Kirk Podcast’ and you'll find us.
📞If you know anyone not online then let them know about our telephone service. Just call 01506 536797 and the audio from this weeks reflection will play automatically.
🎵MUSIC: '10,000 Reasons ' Performed by Matt Redman, ©2012 sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records 'You are before me Lord, you are behind', Psalm 139 (Highland Cathedral)
Sunday Reflections is our weekly series providing some time of thought, news and reflection for our Church Family and community.
As well as reflections from Amanda, Fiona has been visiting some of our older Church Family so look out for some familiar faces! Our reading is courtesy of Kerry with Ruth leading us in prayer.
🗣You can also join us every Sunday at 11.30am for online chat and fellowship via our weekly zoom call. Message us and we'll send you the call details.
📞If you know anyone not online then let them know about our telephone service. Just call 01506 536797 and the audio from this weeks reflection will play automatically.
🎵MUSIC: 'In Christ Alone' Performed by Celtic Worship, ©Celtic Worship
'What a friend we have in Jesus', Performed by Celtic Worship, ©Celtic Worship
Sunday Reflections is our weekly series providing some time of thought, news and reflection for our Church Family and community.
This week, Amanda has been thinking about prayer and how it can support us through these challenging times. Our reading is courtesy of Moira while Eric leads us in prayer.
🗣You can also join us every Sunday at 11.30am for online chat and fellowship via our weekly zoom call. Message us and we'll send you the call details.
📞If you know anyone not online then let them know about our telephone service. Just call 01506 536797 and the audio from this weeks reflection will play automatically.
🎵MUSIC: 'Abba Father (Let Me Be)', Performed by Dave Bilbrough, ©1997 Integrity Music 'God Most High', Performed by New Scottish Hymns, ©New Scottish Hymns
Sunday Reflections is our weekly series providing some time of thought, news and reflection for our Church Family.
Many of our Church Family are involved are preparing for the return to school next week so this special instalment reflects on this as well as looking at the story of Daniel. It's a bit different this week with a special drama courtesy of Jamie and Baillie plus our first ever attempt at an interactive game ;)
You can also join us every Sunday at 11.30am for online chat and fellowship via our weekly zoom call. Message us and we'll send you the call details.
If you know anyone not online then let them know about our telephone service. Just call 01506 536797 and the audio from this weeks reflection will play automatically.
🎵MUSIC: ' Jesus Walks Beside Us In Scotland', Performed by Fischy Music, ©Fischy Music
'King Of Me', Rend Co Kids, ©Rend Co Kids
Sunday Reflections is our weekly series providing some time of thought, news and reflection for our Church Family.
Amanda is back from holiday with our reading courtesy of Ruth and prayer led by Diane.
Every Sunday at 11.30am you can join us for online chat and fellowship via our weekly zoom call. Message us and we'll send you the call details.
If you know anyone not online then let them know about our telephone service. Just call 01506 536797 and the audio from this weeks reflection will play automatically.
🎵MUSIC: ' '10,000 Reasons', Performed by Celtic Worship; ©Celtic Worship
'The Potters Hand (Live)', Performed by Darlene Zschech; ©Integrity Music
For the latest in our Sunday Reflections series, we're joining again with Right Rev Dr Martin Fair for thoughts, music and prayer.
Martin is the current Moderator of The Church Of Scotland and is posting regular content on their social media channels including weekly reflections. Check it out!
We had an uploading issue so our 19 July episode is a bit later than planned.....apologies!
Join us for some thought and reflection for this weeks edition of our Sunday Reflections series.
With Amanda having a well deserved break, we're joining Right Rev Dr Martin Fair who is the current Moderator of The Church Of Scotland. Along with reflections and prayer, there's music from New Scottish Hymns and Celtic Worship.
Enjoy some thought and reflection as we join Amanda for this weeks Sunday Reflections.
This week's lockdown story comes Seonaid and Ruth with our reading from Pamela and prayers lead by Diane.
🎵MUSIC: ' 'Jesus Walks Beside Us In Scotland', Performed by and courtesy of Fischy Music
'Come People Of The Risen King', Performed by Keith & Kristyn Getty, ©Getty Music
Enjoy some thought and reflection as we join Amanda for this weeks Sunday Reflections.
This week's lockdown story comes from the Community Pantry where Diane gives an update regarding the emergency foodbank. Our reading comes from Ewan and Michelle plus Wendy leads our prayer.
🎵MUSIC: '
'Wake Up My Soul', Performed by New Scottish Hymns; Courtesy of Greg De Blieck
'How Infinite Your Love', Performed by Satellite; ©Satellite
Enjoy some thought and reflection as we join Amanda for this weeks Sunday Reflections.
This week we're looking at joy with Morag sharing her moment of joy with us. We also have our reading courtesy of Moira, a prayer from Kerry and Fiona sharing her lockdown story as she helps deliver little bundles of joy in the maternity ward.
MUSIC: '
'Jesus Walks Beside Us In Scotland', Performed by Fischy Music; ©Fischy Music
'How Great Thou Art', Performed by Celtic Worship; ©Celtic Worship
Enjoy some thought and reflection as we join Amanda for this weeks Sunday reflections.
We had an amazing response to our first ever socially distanced bake sale with an incredible £750 raised for Church funds - Kerry provides updates from some of our star bakers. Our prayer comes from Eric with Ruth providing the reading.
MUSIC: 'Psalm 139 (Were I To Cross)', Performed by New Scottish Hymns; Courtesy of Greg De Blieck
'By Faith (Live)', Performed by Keith & Kristyn Getty; © 2009 Getty Music Publishing (BMI)
Enjoy some thought and reflection as we join Amanda for this weeks Sunday reflections.
Our bible reader is Moira our prayer comes from Diane with Jamie and Baillie sharing their lockdown story.
MUSIC:
' 'This Is A Holy Place' - Performed by New Scottish Hymns, courtesy of Greg De Blieck
'Be Thou My Vision' - Performed by Celtic Worship ©Celtic Worship
Enjoy some thought and reflection as we join Amanda for this weeks Sunday reflections.
Our bible reader is Reese, our prayer comes from Baillie plus Nora & Bill share their Lockdown story.
MUSIC: '
Psalm 139 (Were I To Cross)
Performed by New Scottish Hymns Courtesy of Greg De Blieck
'Love Divine'
©2011 Music-Themes
This week, we're joining with the other Church Of Scotland congregations for a special episode to mark Pentecost.
Presented by Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator Of The Church Of Scotland, it reflects on Pentecost in these days of lockdown and includes music, reflections, prayer and more.
Enjoy some thought and reflection as we join Amanda for this weeks Sunday reflections.
Our bible reader is Gillian with Morag sharing her experiences of lockdown.
We're also celebrating a birthday this week so there's some special messages from the Old Kirk Family at the end of the episode.
Enjoy some thought and reflection as we join Amanda for this weeks Sunday reflections marking Christian Aid Week.
Our bible reader is Ruth with Jamie and Seonaid leading our prayers. We also have music courtesy of John and hear more about the vital work carried out throughout the world by Christian Aid.
MUSIC: 'God Of Refuge' Performed by New Scottish Hymns Courtesy of Greg De Blieck 'Let Us Build A House' Performed by John Weir © 1994, GIA Publications, Inc.
Enjoy some thought and reflection as we join Amanda for this weeks Sunday reflections.
Our bible reader is Pamela with Hannah providing our prayers for others. Kerry also shares her lockdown story and and update on our bags of blessings.
Our weekly reflections premiere every Sunday at 10.45am. If you're watching on Facebook then come join us on our live premieres where we meet together as a Church to encourage each other and share our news.
Enjoy some thought and reflection as we join Amanda for this weeks Sunday reflections.
Our bible reader is Kerry with Diane providing our prayers for others. We also have a video from Claire and Wendy sharing their experience of lockdown and "Operation Kelpie".
Our weekly reflections premiere every Sunday at 10.45am. If you're watching on Facebook then come join us on our live premieres where we meet together as a Church to encourage eachother and share our news.
MUSIC:
'Wake Up My Soul' By New Scottish Hymns Courtesty of Greg De Blieck
'10'000 Reasons' by Matt Redman ©2011 Thankyou Music
'The Lord's My Shepherd' By Stuart Townend ©1996 Thankyou Music
Enjoy some thought and reflection as we join Amanda for this weeks Sunday reflections.
Our bible reader is Morag with Eleanor sharing news of the work currently going on within Deanburn Primary School.
Music: 'God Of Refuge' by New Scottish Hymns
© 2019 Gregory De Blieck Courtesy of Greg De Blieck
Enjoy some thought and reflection as we join Amanda for this weeks worship. Our bible reader is Lauren who also introduces us to the newest member of our Church Family...
Music: 'The Lord's My Shepherd by Stuart Townend
Our Intro/End music is 'Jesus Walks Beside Us In Scotland' courtesy of our friends at Fischy Music.
Welcome to our new podcast!
As we're unable to meet together, we're providing more online content to help stay connected with our Church Family and community.
To start things off, we'll be uploading audio from our worship and reflection videos which we're posting weekly on our social media pages.
For episode one, here's our contribution to the joint online Easter Sunday service with our friends at St Andrew's and Carriden Churches here in Bo'ness. Amanda gives some thoughts and reflections on the day and we listen to the word of God read by Eleanor.
Music: 'How Infinite Your Love' by Satellite