Retirement Communities
Sunday
24th May
Welcome
Theme: Ephesians 2:19-21
19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow
citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, 20 built
on the
foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as
the
chief cornerstone. 21 In him the whole building is joined together and
rises to
become a holy temple in the Lord. (NIV)
PDF Version of service for 24th May 2020
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let
us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
for he is our God
and
we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.
Psalm 95:6-7, NIV
Glorious things of you are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
he whose word cannot be broken
formed you for his own abode:
on the rock of ages founded,
what can shake your sure repose?
With salvation's walls surrounded,
you may smile at all your foes.
See, the streams of living waters
springing from eternal love!
Well supply your sons and daughters
and all fear of want remove:
who can faint, while such a river
ever flows their thirst to assuage?
Grace, which like the Lord the giver
never fails from age to age.
Round each habitation hovering
see the cloud and fire appear
for a glory and a covering,
showing that the Lord is near:
thus deriving from their banner,
light by night and shade by day;
safe they feed upon the manna
which he gives them when they pray.
J
Newton
Confession:
Most
merciful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we confess that we have
sinned
in thought, word and deed. We have not loved you with our whole
heart.
We have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. In your mercy
forgive
what we have been, help us to amend what we are, and direct
what
we shall be; that we may do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with
you,
our God. Amen.
Reading: Philippians 4:21-23
21Greet all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who
are
with me send greetings. 22All God’s people here send you greetings,
especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. NIV)
Creed:
Christ
Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with
God
as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of
a
slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form he
humbled
himself and became obedient to the point of death even death on
a
cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that
is
above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend,
in
heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should
confess
to the glory of God: Jesus Christ is Lord!
Church of God, elect and glorious,
holy nation, chosen race;
called as God's own special people,
royal priests and heirs of grace:
know the purpose of your calling,
show to all his mighty deeds;
tell of love which knows no limits,
grace which meets all human needs.
Church of God, elect and holy,
be the people he intends;
strong in faith and swift to answer
each command your master sends:
royal priests, fulfil your calling
through your sacrifice and prayer;
give your lives in joyful service-
sing his praise, his love declare.
James E. Seddon(1915-1983) from 1 Peter 2
©The Representatives of the late James Edward Seddon/Admin by the
Jubilate Group
Prayers
Our
Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your
will
be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive
us
our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into
temptation
but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the
glory
are yours now and for ever. Amen.
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
was blind, but now I see.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed!
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come:
'tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
When we've been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.
The
peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and
minds
in the knowledge and love of God, and of God’s Son, Jesus Christ, our
Lord;
and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit,
remain with you always. Amen.
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
In the name of Christ. Amen
Next week we are starting our series on the book of Isaiah together! To help get to grips with the first thirty nine chapters the video from the Bible Project below is extremely useful. We would recommend you give it a watch in your own time. See you next week!
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