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TONIGHT!
Join us as we journey toward the cross this Holy Week with Upper Braes church services as follows:
Wednesday 16th April 7pm Polmont Old Parish Church
Thursday 17th April 7 pm Laurieston Parish Church
Friday 18th April 7pm Brightons Ministry Centre (Upper Braes Parish Church)
Tomorrow night!
VERSE OF THE DAY:
"When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit." John 19:30 (NIV)
How wonderful it is that there is nothing else we need to do to be saved apart from placing our faith in Jesus. He has done it all. Our debt is paid.
WEEKLY LIVE PRAYER SESSION: Thursday evening at 8.15pm. Available on all platforms.
Praying together is important because it fosters a sense of community, strengthens faith, and invites the presence of the Holy Spirit. It also provides support, encouragement, and a space for shared worship and unity. Praying together helps us to see more of Christ, grow in faith, and be empowered to share the word of God.
You are welcomed to listen in or even contribute a wee prayer of your own.
If you are unsure how to access this session please email info@upperbraes.org.uk.
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On the final Sunday of our 'Jesus said - words from the cross' sermon series we were reminded that Jesus' pain and suffering allows us to know salvation. Join us this week as we continue our Easter journey. upperbraes.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025-04-13-B-Newssheet.pdf
Welcome to the livestreamed service from the Brightons Ministry Centre of Upper Braes Parish Church in Falkirk.
Our service to God is led today by Rev. Jim Cowan.
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Order of Service
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(Organ playing beforehand with notices)
Welcome, Notices and Gathering Moment
The Choir: ‘Hosanna, loud hosanna’
Call to Worship
Hymn: Mission Praise 1221 - Praise is rising
Hymn: Mission Praise 1087 - Lord, I come before your throne of grace
All Together Time
Hymn JP139 Jesus’ love is very wonderful
Prayer and Lord’s Prayer* (Rev Jim Cowan)
Scripture Readings: Luke 23:44-49, John 19:28-30 (Maralyn Stirling)
Prayer for Others (Caroline Whittit)
Hymn: Mission Praise 835 - Great is the darkness
Message (Rev. Jim Cowan)
Hymn: Mission Praise 296 - I stand amazed
Benediction and Threefold Amen
(Music with notices playing afterwards)
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A video and written summary of the message will be uploaded to the "Sermons" page of our website:
www.upperbraes.org.uk/sermons/
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
Music: www.bensound.com.
Next Saturday 19th April we have our Easter Community (free) Event in our Brightons Ministry Centre - 2.00-3.30pm. Activities for all ages. Come along, bring the family, invite some friends!