Watchword for the Week

Surely God’s salvation is at hand for those who

fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land.

(Psalm 85:9)

(Moravian Daily Texts 2018)

ORGAN PRELUDE

WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP

(Psalm 24 – New Revised Standard Version)

The earth is the LORD’s and all that is in it,

the world and those who live in it;

for he has founded it on the seas,

and established it on the rivers.

Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD?

And who shall stand in his holy place?

Those who have clean hands and pure hearts,

who do not lift up their souls to what is false,

and do not swear deceitfully.

They will receive blessing from the LORD,

and vindication from the God of their salvation.

Such is the company of those who seek him,

who seek the face of the God of Jacob.

Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O

ancient doors! That the King of glory may come in.

Who is the King of glory? The LORD, strong and

mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle.

Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O

ancient doors! That the King of glory may come in.

Who is the King of glory? The LORD of hosts,

he is the King of glory.

Hymn 20 Lift up your gates eternal

People’s Choice Hymns are marked with an asterisk (*)

(Hymn of the Month, November 2011)

PRAYER of APPROACH

…Spirit of life, enable us to grasp fully and freely

the eternal life you give to those who ask;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn 539 I want Jesus to walk with me

(Hymn of the Month, July 2018)

ASSURANCE of FORGIVENESS

(Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, Divine Worship)

Hear the Word of Grace. Since we are justified

by faith, we have peace with God through our

Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have

obtained access to his grace in which we stand,

and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory

of God. Thanks be to God. Amen.

Chorus * He is a miracle working God

He is a miracle working God;

He is a miracle working God.

He’s the Alpha and Omega;

He’s a miracle working God.

CHILDREN’S TIME

Hymn 83 v. 4+5 * Shalom, shalom

Refrain: Shalom, shalom,

the peace of God be here.

Shalom, shalom,

God’s justice be ever near.

SHARING GOD’S PEACE

(Children may join the Kids’ Church programme)

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Ephesians 1:3-14 NT p. 240

Hymn 762 * Glory to God, glory to God

St. Mark 6:14-29 NT p. 53

People may stand for the Gospel reading.

The word of God: Thanks be to God!

Hymn 157 * Sing of the Lord’s goodness

SERMON Rev. James Brown

Hymn 359 * He came down

(Offerings are gathered)

Hymn 516 * We are marching in the light

(Offerings are brought forward)

DEDICATION PRAYER

(Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, Divine Worship)

O God, you are the giver of all good things,

we thank and praise you for all your

providence and the riches of your grace.

We dedicate ourselves to you

in the love and fellowship of your Son,

our Saviour.

As a sign, we present to you this our

offering, asking you graciously to accept

and bless it. Let us use it for the

advancement of your kingdom; through

Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen.

Chorus * The most Excellency is Jesus

The most Excellency is Jesus;

Shout Hallelujah, Amen!

The most Excellency is Jesus;

Shout Hallelujah, Amen!

PRAYERS for OTHERS

Sung response: (Hymn 805 *)

Your kingdom come!

Your will be done on earth, O Lord!

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 706 For the healing of the nations

(Tune: Cwm Rhonda – Hymn 113)

BLESSING and Threefold Amen (No. 819)

ORGAN POSTLUDE