I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his words I hope. O hope in the Lord! For with him there is steadfast love, and with him is great power to redeem. It is he who will redeem us from all our iniquities. Ps. 100: 1–4.
Approach:
Hymn 197 ‘As we are gathered, Jesus is here.’
Welcome/ Call to Worship
Min: I wait for the Lord,
All: my soul waits, and in his words I hope.
Min: O hope in the Lord!
All: For with him there is steadfast love,
Min: and with him is great power to redeem.
All: It is he who will redeem us from all our iniquities.
Psalm 130
Hymn 30 ‘I waited for the Lord my God.’
Prayer.
Word:
Ephesians 4:22 – 5:2.
Hymn 115 ‘Love is the touch of intangible joy.’
St. John 6: 35, 41-51.
Sermon: ‘Living the New Life of Christ.’
Response:
Hymn 527 ‘Lord, make us servants of your peace.’
Prayer/ Lord’s Prayer.
Hymn 646 ‘Forth in the peace of Christ we go.’
Blessing:
Benediction/ Threefold Amen
Hymn 786 ‘May the God of peace go with us.’
Thought for the week:
‘A gentle answer quietens anger, but a harsh one stirs it up…… Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your spirit.’
Proverbs 15:1,3,4 G.N.B.
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