Watchword for the Week
Paul wrote: There is therefore now no condemnation
for those who are in Christ Jesus.
(Romans 8:1)
(Moravian Daily Texts 2017)
ORGAN PRELUDE
WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP
(as used in the Iona Abbey Welcome Service)
This is a place where saints were found,
a special house, a holy ground
where scripture, song and fervent prayer,
work and discussion, food and care
have shaped the heritage we share.
This is a place for God.
This is a space where saints are grown
as faith is shared and love is shown,
where all who doubt or who believe
are asked to give and to receive
and share with Christ the air we breathe.
This is a space for God.
This is a time for fond surprise
for hearts and minds and ears and eyes,
where what’s gone wrong can be forgiven
and what’s to come is glimpsed or given
as earth makes room for more of heaven.
This is a time for God.
Hymn 623 1-2 + 4 Here in this place
People’s Choice Hymns are marked with an asterisk (*)
PRAYER of APPROACH
God, in your presence now, we realise that you
have been with us every day of our lives;
in you we live, and move, and have our being;
you are closer to us than our next breath.
We pray that, as your community in this place,
our praise and worship might be joined with our
brothers and sisters throughout all times and all
places and take our part in the eternal chorus:
You are good; you are holy; you are love.
Amen.
CONFESSION / SAYING SORRY
(from the Iona Abbey All-age Morning Service)
God, you know me.
You know that I can be loving and kind;
and you know that sometimes I get things wrong.
I’m sorry for the times I hurt other people,
forget to listen to you
and don’t bother to take care of your world.
May God forgive you,
Jesus bless you,
and God’s Spirit help you to grow in love.
Amen.
God, you know us.
You know that we can be loving and kind;
and you know that sometimes
we get things wrong.
We’re sorry for the times we hurt other
people, forget to listen to you, and don’t
bother to take care of your world.
May God forgive you, Jesus bless you,
and God’s Spirit help you to grow in love.
Amen.
Hymn 522 * The Church is wherever…
CHILDREN’S TIME God from A to Z
ASSURANCE / SAYING YES
(from the Iona Abbey All-age Morning Service)
Because God cares for us,
we will care for each other.
Because we are part of God’s creation,
we will care for the earth.
Because we are loved by God,
we will share God’s love with everyone.
SHARING GOD’S PEACE
(Children may join the Kids’ Church programme)
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Genesis 25:19-34 OT p. 26
Hymn 779 * Listen now for the Gospel
St. Matthew 13:1-9 NT p. 19
People may stand for the Gospel reading.
The word of God: Thanks be to God!
SERMON Rev. James Brown
Hymn 188 Thou hidden love of God
(Offerings are gathered and brought forward)
(Hymn of the Month, July 2017)
DEDICATION PRAYER (in unison)
God, our strength and our hope, you have
given to us more than we can say. As we
offer you these gifts, we dedicate to you our
work, our dreams, and our lives. May we
open our eyes, our ears, and our hearts to
your presence. Touch our lives and help us
to grow in the kingdom you have established
in our hearts and in our world. Amen.
NOTICES and PRAYERS for OTHERS
May your kingdom come:
Your will be done on earth, O Lord. (Hymn 805)
The LORD’S PRAYER
(Please pray in your own preferred language / version.)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be
thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be
done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this
day our daily bread; and forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass
against us. And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. For thine is the
kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever
and ever. Amen.
Hymn 120 (1) God, we praise you.
BLESSING and Threefold Amen (No. 819)
ORGAN POSTLUDE
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