Watchword for the Week
Jesus says, “If any want to become my followers,
let them deny themselves and take up their cross
and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24)
(Moravian Daily Texts 2017)
CHOIR PRELUDE Siyahamba! (Hymn 516)
WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP
(from the Iona Abbey Communion Service)
With nature in its power and beauty,
with rain and wind and sunshine,
with ancient rocks and budding flowers,
we gather in praise of God.
With believers and seekers the whole world
wide, with people in every land,
and speakers of every language,
we gather in praise of God.
With the angels and saints in heaven,
with those who first built community here,
and all who have worshipped in this place,
we gather in praise of God.
With Jesus who promised his presence,
and the Spirit who showers her blessings,
we gather in praise of God.
Here let heaven and earth embrace;
here may God’s people find home.
Hymn 176 Let’s sing unto the Lord
(Children may join the Kids’ Church programme)
(Hymn of the Month, September 2017)
PRAYER of APPROACH
(from the Iona Abbey Communion Service)
Eternal God, Maker of the skies above,
lowly Christ, Lover of the earth and its people,
unfettered Spirit, Giver of gracious gifts,
you are present among us.
O hidden mystery, sun behind all suns,
soul within all souls, in all we touch,
in all we meet, you are present among us.
As bearers of your image, we come to be
reshaped; dependent on your mercy,
we ask to be made new.
… God by your grace, forgive us. (2x)
… God, in your love, renew us.
… God, in your love, prepare us.
… God, in your love, commit us.
Hymn 776 * Kyrie eleison
People’s Choice Hymns are marked with an asterisk (*)
ASSURANCE of PARDON
Glory to the Creator who gives us life,
Glory to Jesus whose love remakes us,
Glory to the Spirit, companion on our journey.
Glory be to God. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Exodus 3:1-15 OT p. 58
CHOIR ANTHEM Sing unto the Lord
St. Matthew 16:21-28 NT p. 25
People may stand for the Gospel reading.
The word of God: Thanks be to God!
SERMON Rev. James Brown
Hymn 251 * I, the Lord of sea and sky
(Offerings are gathered and brought forward)
AFFIRMATION of FAITH
We believe in God above us,
Maker and Sustainer of all life,
of sun and moon, of water and earth,
of male and female.
We believe in God beside us,
Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh,
born of a woman, servant of the poor,
tortured and nailed to a tree.
A man of compassion, he died forsaken;
he descended into the earth
to the place of death.
On the third day he rose from the tomb;
he ascended into heaven
to be everywhere present;
and his kingdom will come on earth.
We believe in God within us,
the Holy Spirit of Pentecostal fire,
life-giving breath of the church,
spirit of healing and forgiveness,
source of resurrection and eternal life.
Amen.
PRAYERS for OTHERS
God in your mercy, hear our prayer.
The LORD’S PRAYER (Lithuanian)
English words at: Hymn 652, Second Form (b)
(Please pray in your own preferred language / version.)
Téve musu esi danguje’. Teesie šventas
tavo Vardas. Teateinie tavo karalysté.
Teesie tavo valia, kaip danguje, taip ir ant
`z´emés. Kasdienés musu duonos duok
mums šiandien. Ir atleisk mums musu kaltes,
kaip ir mes atleid`z´iame savo kaltininkams.
Ir nevesk mus i pagunda, bet gelbék mus
nuo pikto. Amen.
Hymn 673 * Let us talents and tongues employ
COMMUNION PRAYER
The Lord be with you, and also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to God.
Let us give thanks to God our Maker.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
…east and west, we join our praise, singing the
song of your eternal greatness:
Hymn 769 * Holy, holy, holy
BREAKING of the BREAD
…We believe that he who lived, died and rose
again for us will meet us here. Graciously
nourish us, O Christ, so that we who try to
follow you may receive food for the journey
and be bound in solidarity with all who walk
in your way. Amen.
Hymn 778 Lamb of God, you take away
The COMMUNION (please come forward)
The PEACE (all share a sign of peace)
PRAYER and BLESSING / NOTICES
CHOIR POSTLUDE Amen, siyakudumisa!
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