Watchword for the Week Paul wrote, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God – what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (from […]

Watchword for the Week Jesus spoke to his disciples and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” (Matthew 14:27) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (from the Iona Abbey Creation Liturgy) God above us – trees, birds and sunshine, stars and moonlight – God above us. God […]

Watchword for the Week The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made. (Psalm 145:9) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP Like a hungry crowd, we come to be fed. Like an anxious child, we come to be comforted. Like a forlorn friend, […]

Watchword for the Week God, turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your custom towards those who love your name. (Psalm 119:132) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (from the Iona Abbey Justice and Peace Service) O God, who created the heavens and stretched them out, we […]

Watchword for the Week Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: I am the first and I am the last; beside me there is no god. (Isaiah 44:6) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (as used in the Iona Abbey Commitment Service) […]

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 […]

Watchword for the Week I will recount the gracious deeds of the Lord, the praiseworthy acts of the Lord, because of all that the Lord has done for us. (Isaiah 63:7) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Based on Psalm 148) God of life, we thank you for our world. […]

Watchword for the Week For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth. (Job 19:25) (Moravian Daily Texts 2016) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Verses from Psalm 145 – The Message translation) I lift you high in praise, my God, O my King, and […]

Watchword for the Week Jesus says, “For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10) (Moravian Daily Texts 2016) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Verses from Psalm 46) God is our shelter and our strength, always at hand to help in times of trouble. The LORD […]

Watchword for the Week Jesus says, “All who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Luke 18:14) (Moravian Daily Texts 2016) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Verses from Psalm 65) Happy are those whom you choose, O God; whom you bring to live in your sanctuary. We […]