Watchword for the Week God says, “I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak.” (Ezekiel 34:16) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Psalm 100 – New International Version Bible) Shout for joy to […]
Watchword for the Week So teach us, O God, to count our days that we may gain a wise heart. (Psalm 90:12) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP The world belongs to God, the earth and all those who dwell in it. How good and pleasant it is to live […]
Watchword for the Week Be strong; do not fear! Here is your God. (Isaiah 35:4) (Moravian Daily Texts 2016) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Based on Isaiah 35) The wilderness and the desert will rejoice and flowers will bloom in the wilderness. Everyone will see the Lord’s splendour and the majesty and power […]
Watchword for the Week Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near (Matthew 3:2) (Moravian Daily Texts 2016) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP Something is happening; someone is coming: Prepare the way of the Lord. Don’t be afraid, he is coming with tenderness: Prepare the way of the Lord. Listen to him; […]
Watchword for the Week Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord! (Isaiah 2:5) (Moravian Daily Texts 2016) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Verses from Psalm 122) I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the Lord’s house.” And now we are here, standing inside the gates […]
Watchword for the Week “Bear fruits worthy of repentance.” (Luke 3:8) (Moravian Daily Texts 2014) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Isaiah 12:1-6) A day is coming when people will sing, “I praise you, Lord! You were angry with me, but now you comfort me and are angry no longer. God is my saviour; […]
Organ Prelude Potpourri of Christmas Songs Lani Smith (b. 1934) Welcome and introduction Text “Singing is good for you” [Heart Research, UK] People Good Christians, all rejoice [Please stand] Good Christians, all rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now give heed to what we say, Jesus Christ is born today: ox and ass before […]
Watchword for the Week Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favourably on his people and redeemed them. (Luke 1:68) (Moravian Daily Texts 2015) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Verses from Psalm 85) I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises peace to his people, […]
Watchword for the Week Jesus says, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” (Luke 21:33) (Moravian Daily Texts 2015) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Verses from Psalm 25) To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. My God, I put my trust in you; let me […]
Watchword for the Week But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. (Galatians 4:4-5) (Moravian Daily Texts 2014) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP […]
Watchword for Christmas Day The Son reflects the brightness of God’s glory and is the exact likeness of God’s own being, sustaining the universe with his powerful word. (Hebrews 1:3) (Moravian Daily Texts 2014) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (based on Psalm 98) Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has […]
Watchword for the Week The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. (Luke 1:49) (Moravian Daily Texts 2014) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Luke 1:46-54, Mary’s Song of Praise) My heart praises the Lord; my soul is glad because of God my Saviour, for he has remembered […]
ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Luke 1:46-54, Mary’s Song of Praise) My heart praises the Lord; my soul is glad because of God my Saviour, for he has remembered me, his lowly servant. From now on, all people will call me happy, because of the great things the Mighty One has done for […]
May the God of peace sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 5:23) (Moravian Daily Texts 2014) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Psalm 126) When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were […]
Watchword for the Week He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them to his bosom. (Isaiah 40:11) (Moravian Daily Texts 2014) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Verses from Psalm 85) I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises […]