Order of service 10th of March 2024 “We all need mothers”
Welcome – Keith
Call to worship Psalm 31: 10 – 20
“A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
She gets up while it is still night;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her female servants.
She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
“She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.”
Opening prayer – Lucy-Anna
Hymn The Lord’s my shepherd chosen by Dannii
Hymn Praise Him! Praise Him! chosen by Anne
Write a prayer of thanks
Hymn I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say chosen Gwen
Collection taken during the hymn Father God chosen by Lorraine, Gwen & Anne
Prayers of thanks – Anne
Prayer of thanks from mothers
Notices –
Home Group 12th of March @ 19:00
Prayer meeting, 14th of March @ 10:00 on Zoom (you can find the Zoom link here Church timeline) and in the Manse.
Bible Study 14th of March 2024 @ 11:00 in the Manse
Prayer walk 15th of March @ 10:00 meeting at the old church building.
Serving refreshments this morning Jonathan & Steve
Serving refreshments next Sunday Lorrain & Marguerite
Church website address https://www.hurstgreen-fellowship.org
Pastors email address hgecpastor@outlook.com
Reading Psalm 31: 21 – 31
When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
“Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Honor her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” – Francesca
Hymn - Cynthia
Thought “We all need mothers”
Hymn Hallelujah anyway chosen by Alison
Hymn When the trumpet of the Lord chosen by Gillian
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.”’
Grace – Alison