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Larbert East Church, Larbert (2026)

01/05/2025

Today the Larbert Tryst Church is officially born.
We look forward to building new connections, new friendships and sharing our faith with the wider community.
Change is never easy but we hope to take the opportunity that it brings to build a strong vibrant church to serve our new parish community.
Welcome to Larbert TrystChurch

28/04/2025

A weekend filled with tears, laughter and hope for the future! On Saturday we held a brilliant exhibition commemorating Larbert East’s history, including the stunning displays of wedding dresses and baptismal gowns, and memorabilia from the Scouts, Guides and Boys Brigade. On Sunday the church was filled with praise and thanks to our Lord Jesus Christ as we held the final Larbert East service. It was lovely to welcome many, many friends from the past as we participated in a truly joyful service. There were presentations to our Locum Minister (Rev. Anne White), Session Clerk (Margaret Tooth) and Interim Moderator (Sheila Kerr). At the end we were blessed by Anne White singing John Rutter’s ‘The Lord Bless You and Keep You’ and then our former Church Officer, John Carmichael, led Anne and the congregation out of Larbert East Church for the final time. Next week – the start of a new chapter as Tryst Church - with our friends from Airth Parish Church, Larbert West Parish Church and Stenhouse & Carron Parish Church.

26/04/2025

For those joining us online, here is the Order of Service for Sunday 27th April 2025.

Larbert East Church of Scotland – 27.04.2025 at 10.30am

Order of Service

We extend a very warm welcome to our last morning service as Larbert East Church, especially if you are a visitor, and to those joining us online. We also welcome invited guests and their families and look forward to them taking part in our service, which will be led by Rev. Anne White.

We pray everyone watching online and in Church, will find blessing and love worshipping with us.

Choir introit – Unless a single grain of wheat

Welcome and Call to worship

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn – Insert Welcome everybody it’s good to see you here – by Fischy
Music.

Reading 1 Corinthians 12: 12-27 (P216) read by Katy McKinlay

All age Talk 1 - Introduced by Cerys McKinlay – Led by Marianne Harvey

Hymn - Insert/CH4 566 When I receive the peace of Christ

All age Talk 2 - Introduced by Lily McGuire - Part 1, Led by Rev. Melville Crosthwaite

Reading: Acts 2: 43-47 (P 150) read by Fiona Jardine

All Age Talk 2, Part 2 - Led by Rev. Melville Crosthwaite

LEP 58/CH4 204 I am the Church, You are the Church

Reading: Psalm 121 (P 616) read by Elizabeth McAinsh

All Age Talk 3 - Introduced by Katie McGregor – Led by Rev. Anne White

CH3 139 I to the hills will lift mine eyes (verses 1-4 only)

Notices - Rev. Anne White

Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession – Introduced by Tailor Brown - Led by Rev. Simon Hessett

Children and leaders introduced by Beth Moffett

Collection of songs and choruses – led by Young Church and their leaders. (please join in everyone)

Presentation of flowers

MP 445 Lord the light of your love is shining (Shine Jesus Shine)

Blessing

All song words reproduced under Christian Copyright Licence No 170173

26/04/2025

Here are the Notices for week beginning 27th April 2025

OUR MISSION:
To show God's love by sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with our neighbours through worship, service, teaching and friendship

WHAT'S ON IN LARBERT EAST (and elsewhere)

REGULAR NOTICES:
Sunday:
Breakfast Prayer Zoom Meeting 11th May, 9.00 – 9.30am.
Young Church (3 – 12 years) and Youth Group (S1– S6) meet in the Large Hall from 10.15am.
The Creche (birth – 3 years).
Monday:
Memories Group Quiz – [email protected] / 556200
Tuesday:
Women’s Group - 6th May – Day trip out.
First Tryst Kirk Session Meeting – 13th May at 7.00pm.
Thursday:
Weekday Worship continues 1st May at 11.15am.
Choir Practice resumes on 28th August.

TODAY'S NOTICES:
1. Creche: To give everyone the opportunity to be a part of this morning’s Family Service of Thanksgiving, there will be nobody on duty in the creche today. However, the creche room will be open and toys left out for the little ones to enjoy - they will just need to be accompanied by whoever is with them. Thank you for your understanding.
2. Larbert Tryst Church questionnaire If you have not yet had the opportunity for everyone in the community to contribute to plans for the new church, please fill in a questionnaire today, (it is the closing date), available at both doors. Please put completed forms in the designated box. It can also be accessed online (www.tryst.church) or using the QR code on the form.
3. Exiting Larbert East after the blessing – Lewis Aikman will carry the Bible from pulpit, then pass to John Carmichael who will carry the Bible out of Larbert East for the last time. Starting from the front of the church, all who are able, can follow John out the main doors and into the large hall for a light lunch. All welcome.
4. Pastoral Matters: Appointments can be made for Pastoral visits to meet with Anne or Marianne. Please message us for contact details. If you need to speak with us, please do not hesitate to phone or email.

THIS WEEK'S NOTICES:
5. Weekday Worship on Thursday 1st May will be led by Michael Rollo, Pastor Emeritus of Found Church. Tea/coffee will be available in the church from 10.30am. All welcome.

ADVANCE NOTICES:
6. Standing Orders: I have been asked several times if Larbert East people will need to set up new Standing Orders when we become Larbert Tryst Church. As the same bank account will be used, there is no need to do anything. The money will come out of the existing account which will have a new name. No action will need to be taken regarding Gift Aid forms either. Kate Duncan
7. Car Parking from 4th May: If at all possible, please use alternative parking (e.g. ASDA Car Park) and leave the Church Car Park free for people who need easy access.
8. Memories Group: The next meeting will be on Wednesday 7th May when Craig Murray will talk about Falkirk Children’s Theatre. All welcome.
9. First Tryst Church Kirk Session Meeting at 7.00pm on Tuesday 13th May.
10. Ladies Meeting: There will a meeting for all ladies of the Guild/Women's Group and Ladies Group, on Tuesday 20th May 2025 at 7.00pm in Larbert Tryst Church Hall. This meeting is to decide how we take our groups forward as we soon become one Church. We would encourage you to come along as they are your groups and your opinion matters to help our groups grow in unity and love.

Next Sunday’s Communion Service, Sunday 4th May 2025 - will be our first service as Tryst Church, led by Rev Derek Gunn, Moderator of The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale, starting at 11.00am.
Our Young Church meet in the Large Hall from 10.45am.
Tea/coffee are available after the service in the Large Hall. Please join us.

Tryst Church morning service on Sunday 11th May: This service will start at 10.30am.

MINISTRY TEAM:
Larbert East Locum Minister (until 30th April): Rev Anne White.
Parish Outreach Worker: Ms Marianne Harvey.
Larbert East Interim Moderator (until 30th April): Mrs Sheila Kerr.

Please give ‘What’s on in Tryst Church’ notices in writing by Wednesday to Marion Harvie. Please message us for contact details.

Scottish Charities Number – SC006456

26/04/2025

On Monday 14th April we were overjoyed to host the wedding of Sarah Crosthwaite and Stuart Houston. And especially so since the officiating Minister was Rev. Melville Crosthwaite – our former Minister! Congratulations to Sarah and Stu, and wishing you lots of love and happiness together!

26/04/2025

Today (Saturday 26th April, 12-4pm) is the start of our ‘Finishing Well’ weekend, when we’ll be celebrating the people and achievements of Larbert East Parish Church, before we join with our colleagues in the new Tryst Church on 1st May. Everything is now set up and ready for a fantastic day. And don’t the wedding dreesses look amazing!

21/04/2025

Look at these amazing Easter bonnets created by the talented young people of the Young Church on Easter Sunday! Such creativity and joy on display.

19/04/2025

On Saturday 12th April 2025 we were delighted to celebrate the marriage of Gillian Wright and Pete Forbes, officiated by our Locum Minister, Rev. Anne White. Gillian was one of the members of the Larbert East Youth Group, so it was especially great to welcome her back for her big day. Wishing God’s blessing on Gillian and Pete for a wonderful married life together.

Photographs courtesy of Kevin Key Photography. Copyright Kevin Key Photography.

19/04/2025

For those joining us online, here is the Order of Service for Sunday 20th April 2025

Larbert East Church of Scotland – 20.04.2025 at 10.30am

Order of Easter Sunday Service

We wish everyone a Happy Easter and extend a warm welcome to our Easter Sunday Service, especially if you are a visitor, and to those joining us online. Our Service will be led by Rev Anne White.
We pray everyone watching online and in Church, will find blessing and love worshipping with us.

Choir introit (during which the Minister enters the Sanctuary)
Trumpet introduction for 'Alleluia, alleluia, Jesus, risen Lord of life!
Choir Introit: 'Alleluia, alleluia, Jesus, risen Lord of life!', CH4 428, by Bernadette Farrell, verses 1 and 3

Easter acclamation (Congregation stands)
Trumpet fanfare (first two lines of ‘Jesus Christ is Risen today’)

Minister: “Christ is Risen!”
Congregational response: “He is Risen Indeed”

MP 357 Jesus Christ is risen today

Welcome

Call to Worship – Psalm 118: 1 - Give thanks to the Lord because he is good, and his love is eternal

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

All Age Address led by Anne White

MP 14 All heaven declares
(Young people leave for their activities )

Notices

Reading Luke 24: 1-18 (read by Sheila Summers)

MP 640 The Church’s one foundation

Sermon

LEP 117/ MP 1105 See what a morning
(during which the Offering is brought to the front)
Prayer of Dedication (Congregation remains standing)

Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession (led by Evan Fraser)

MP 689 Thine be the Glory

Benediction and sung Threefold Amen

All song words reproduced under Christian Copyright Licence No 170173

19/04/2025

Here are the Notices for week beginning 20th April 2025

OUR MISSION:
To show God's love by sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with our neighbours through worship, service, teaching and friendship.

WHAT'S ON IN LARBERT EAST (and elsewhere)

REGULAR NOTICES:
Sunday:
Breakfast Prayer Zoom Meeting 27th April, 9.00 – 9.30am.
Young Church (3 – 12 years) and Youth Group (S1– S6) meet in the Large Hall from 10.15am.
The Creche (birth – 3 years).
Monday:
Memories Group Quiz – [email protected] / 556200.
Tuesday:
Women’s Group - 6th May – Day trip out.
Wednesday:
Tryst Kirk Session – 13th May at 7.00pm.
Thursday:
Weekday Worship continues 24th April at 11.15am.
Choir Practice continues weekly at 7.30pm in the Church.

TODAY'S NOTICES:
1. Flowers in church today have been donated by Pat Grant and Lorna Miller.
2. Thank you: Lennie Fitzsimmons would like to say thank you for the beautiful flowers she received from the Church, and how much they lifted her spirits.
3. Larbert Tryst Church questionnaire is for everyone in the community to contribute to plans for the new church. Please complete by 27th April and put in the designated box. It can also be accessed online (www.tryst.church) or using the QR code on the form. Please share with friends and neighbours!
4. Finishing Well: if you have a memory of Larbert East, a special day or event, a meaningful service - please let us know. It can be written or made into an audio recording. We would love to hear your memories!
5. Leaflets are available at both doors giving details of our planned activities for our ‘Finishing Well Weekend’. If you weren’t at church last Sunday, please lift a copy when leaving.
6. Pastoral Matters: Appointments can be made for Pastoral visits to meet with Anne or Marianne. Please message us for contact details. If you need to speak with us, please do not hesitate to phone or email.

THIS WEEK'S NOTICES:
7. Weekday Worship on Thursday 24th will be led by Sheila Kerr, our Interim Moderator. Tea/coffee will be available in the Church from 10.30am. All welcome.
8. Foodbank: Our next collection is this Saturday 26th April from 11.00 – 11.30am in the Church car park. Items low on stock are custard, small tins of fruit, meatballs, sliced meat. WE HAVE PLENTY OF CEREALS AND BISCUITS AT THE MOMENT. Thank you for your donations.

ADVANCE NOTICES:
9. Breakfast Prayer Zoom Meeting 27th April, 9.00 – 9.30am. Contact Dave Tooth for details.
10. Creche: To give everyone the opportunity to be a part of next week's Family Service of Thanksgiving, there will be nobody on duty in the creche next week. However, the creche room will be open and toys left out for the little ones to enjoy - they will just need to be accompanied by whoever is with them. Thank you for your understanding.
11. Standing Orders: I have been asked several times if Larbert East people will need to set up new Standing Orders when we become Larbert Tryst Church. As the same bank account will be used, there is no need to do anything. The money will come out of the existing account which will have a new name. No action will need to be taken regarding Gift Aid forms either. Kate Duncan.
12. Memories Group: The next meeting will be on Wednesday 7th May when Craig Murray will talk about Falkirk Children’s Theatre.
13. Tryst Church Notices – First Sunday Service: 11.00am, Sunday 4th May. Service of Holy Communion, led by Rev. Derek Gunn, Moderator of Forth & Clyde Presbytery.
Car Parking from 4th May: If at all possible, please use alternative parking (e.g. ASDA Car Park) and leave the Church Car Park free for people who need easy access.
First Kirk Session Meeting at 7.00pm on Tuesday 13h May.

NEXT SUNDAY'S SERVICE: our last Morning Service as Larbert East Church is at 10.30am, when we welcome invited guests to take part. We look forward to you joining us in worship.
Our Young Church meet in the Large Hall from 10.15am.
Tea/coffee are available after the service in the Large Hall. Please join us.

MINISTRY TEAM:
Locum Minister: Rev Anne White.
Parish Outreach Worker: Ms Marianne Harvey.
Interim Moderator: Mrs Sheila Kerr.

Please give ‘What’s on in Larbert East’ notices in writing by Wednesday to
Marion Harvie. Please message us for contact details.

Scottish Charities Number – SC006456.

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