Watchword for the Week
Paul wrote: For while I was with you, I made up my
mind to forget everything except Jesus Christ and
especially his death on the cross. (1 Corinthians 2:2)
(Moravian Daily Texts 2017)
ORGAN PRELUDE
WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP
God, we have come to worship.
We may be here often, or this experience
may be unusual, but you are here, and we
need your Spirit to make this time special.
God, we have come together to worship.
We may be in our own group, we may be by
ourselves, but we gather with angels and
archangels, we gather with people of every
colour and every nation, we gather as those
who went before us gathered – to worship, to
reflect, to receive, though Jesus Christ.
God, we have come together to worship.
To declare your greatness and your
goodness. To feel the wonder of your
presence. To listen to what you have to say.
To resolve afresh to live as your people,
with the help of your Spirit. Amen.
Hymn 111 * Holy, holy, holy, Lord God
People’s Choice Hymns are marked with an asterisk (*)
(Children may join the Kids’ Church programme)
PRAYER of CONFESSION
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from whom no secrets are
hidden; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by
the inspiration of your Holy Spirit that we may
perfectly magnify your holy name; through Christ
our Lord. Amen.
Lord God, Holy and Immortal, we confess
that we have broken your commandments;
we have sinned by selfishness, unbelief, and
pride; we have not acted justly, loved mercy
nor walked humbly with you.
In the fullness of your mercy, blot out our
misdeeds; in your loving-kindness, wash away
our sin. Give us a willing spirit and the
chastened heart you do not despise; and
help us to forgive others as you forgive us;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hymn 97 Oh God, you search me
(Hymn of the Month, February 2017)
WORDS of ASSURANCE
Almighty God have mercy upon you,
pardon and deliver you from all your sins,
confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and keep you in life eternal;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hymn 762 * Glory to God
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Isaiah 58:1-9a OT p. 722 (723)
1 Corinthians 2:1-12 NT p. 206
Chorus * The most Excellency is Jesus
The most Excellency is Jesus:
Shout Hallelujah! Amen!
St. Matthew 5:13-20 NT p. 7
The word of God: Thanks be to God!
SERMON Rev. James Brown
Hymn 336 Christ is our light!
(Offerings are gathered and brought forward)
APOSTLES’ CREED (No. 628)
INSTITUTION and THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you, and also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
…we proclaim your greatness and sing your
praise in the angels’ song:
Hymn 769 * Holy, holy, holy
… to be a living sacrifice, dedicated and fit for
your acceptance; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Through him, with him, in him,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all honour and glory are yours, almighty
Father, now and forever. Amen.
PRAYERS for OTHERS
The LORD’S PRAYER (Spanish)
English words: Hymn 652, Second Form (b)
Padre nuestro, que estás en los cielos,
santificado sea tu Nombre; venga tu reino;
hágase tu voluntad, así en la tierra como en
el cielo. El pan nuestro da cada día, dánosle
hoy, y perdónanos nuestras deudas, como
también nosotros perdonamos a nuestros
deudores, y no nos dejes caer en la
tentación, mas líbranos del mal.
Porque tuyo es el reino y el poder
y la gloria por todos los siglos. Amén.
BREAKING of BREAD
Jesus, Lamb of God: have mercy on us.
Jesus, bearer of our sins: have mercy on us.
Jesus, redeemer of the world: grant us peace.
COMMUNION (please come forward to share)
Chorus * He’s a miracle working God
He’s a miracle-working God. (2x)
He’s the Alpha and Omega.
He’s a miracle-working God.
SHARING GOD’S PEACE
NOTICES and THANKSGIVING PRAYER
Hymn 706 For the healing of the nations
(Tune: Regent Square, CH4 110)
BLESSING and Threefold Amen (No. 819)
ORGAN POSTLUDE
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