Watchword for the Week

“You have been born anew, not of perishable

but of imperishable seed, through the living and

enduring word of God.” (1 Peter 1:23)

(Moravian Daily Texts 2014)

ORGAN PRELUDE

WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP

(Verses from Psalm 116)

I love the LORD, because he hears me;

he listens to my prayers.

He listens to me every time I call to him.

The danger of death was all round me;

the horror of the grave closed in on me;

I was filled with fear and anxiety.

Then I called to the LORD,

“I beg you, Lord, save me!”

I am your servant, LORD;

you have saved me from death.

I will give you a sacrifice of thanksgiving

and offer my prayer to you;

in the assembly of all your people

I will give you what I have promised.

Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD! Amen!.

Hymn 157 * Sing of the Lord’s goodness

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

(Children may leave for Kids’ Church)

OPENING PRAYER

O God, we gather with open hearts ready to

receive the new life you give. Open our eyes, we

pray, that your presence might be revealed in

the community that is gathered here, and in the

bread that is broken and shared.

Forgive us for the times we have imposed

burdens of guilt or shame on others, instead of

proclaiming the freedom that you offer each of

us. Father, forgive us.

Forgive us for the times we have not offered

hospitality to others, and for the times we have

missed opportunities to meet you in one

another. Father, forgive us.

Forgive us for the times we as a community of

faith have turned people away from God.

Father, forgive us.

Forgive us when we exclude others; remind us

that your promise is for all. Amen.

Hymn 359 * He came down…

(adding verses beginning: “He’s risen…”)