Order of service 11th June 2023 “With us always”
Welcome – Keith
Happy birthday – Amelia & Gillian
Hymn To God be the glory
Call to worship Joshua 1: 7 – 9
“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Opening prayer – Jonathan
Hymn All creatures of our God and King
Reading Philippians 4: 4 – 7
”Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Anne
Prayers
Prayers of thanks for God’s blessings over the years – Hazel
Prayers of thanks for God’s blessing for the future – Alison
Prayers for strength to be bold and courageous as we walk with God – Steve
Lord’s prayer – Jonathan
Hymn Yet not I but Christ through me
Reading Matthew 28: 19 – 20
“Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Gillian
Hymn My lighthouse
Thought “With us always”
Hymn I will walk
Hymn How great Thou art
Blessing
“‘“May the Lord bless you
and keep you;
may the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
may the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”’ – Keith
Communal Grace – Steve