Order of service 23rd July 2023 “How to make decisions!”
Welcome – Hazel
Call to worship Genesis 45: 16 – 20
“When the news reached Pharaoh’s palace that Joseph’s brothers had come, Pharaoh and all his officials were pleased. Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do this: Load your animals and return to the land of Canaan, and bring your father and your families back to me. I will give you the best of the land of Egypt and you can enjoy the fat of the land.’
“You are also directed to tell them, ‘Do this: Take some carts from Egypt for your children and your wives, and get your father and come. Never mind about your belongings, because the best of all Egypt will be yours.’””
Opening prayer – Anne
Hymn There is a redeemer chosen by Gwen
Sermon in the sack – Luke
Hymn Holy forever chosen by Dannii
Reading Genesis 45: 21 – 24
“So, the sons of Israel did this. Joseph gave them carts, as Pharaoh had commanded, and he also gave them provisions for their journey. To each of them he gave new clothing, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred shekels of silver and five sets of clothes. And this is what he sent to his father: ten donkeys loaded with the best things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and other provisions for his journey. Then he sent his brothers away, and as they were leaving he said to them, “Don’t quarrel on the way!”” – Marguerite
Lord’s prayer – Steve
Notices – Alison
Sunday morning worship 30th July 2023 @ 11:00 in St Johns in York Rooms
Bible Study, 27th July @ 10:00 in the Manse
Prayer meeting, 27th July @11:00 on Zoom and in the Manse
Prayer walk 28th July @ 10:00, meeting at the old church building
Hymn Great is thy faithfulness chosen by Marguerite
Reading Genesis 45: 25 – 28
“So, they went up out of Egypt and came to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan. They told him, “Joseph is still alive! In fact, he is ruler of all Egypt.” Jacob was stunned; he did not believe them. But when they told him everything Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the carts Joseph had sent to carry him back, the spirit of their father Jacob revived. And Israel said, “I’m convinced! My son Joseph is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.”” – Gwen
Hymn Graves into gardens chosen by Paige
Reading Genesis 46: 1 – 7
“So, Israel set out with all that was his, and when he reached Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac.
And God spoke to Israel in a vision at night and said, “Jacob! Jacob!”
“Here I am,” he replied.
“I am God, the God of your father,” he said. “Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. I will go down to Egypt with you, and I will surely bring you back again. And Joseph’s own hand will close your eyes.”
Then Jacob left Beersheba, and Israel’s sons took their father Jacob and their children and their wives in the carts that Pharaoh had sent to transport him. So Jacob and all his offspring went to Egypt, taking with them their livestock and the possessions they had acquired in Canaan. Jacob brought with him to Egypt his sons and grandsons and his daughters and granddaughters—all his offspring.” – Sharon
Hymn Turn your eyes upon Jesus chosen by Anne
Thought “How to make decisions!”
Hymn Way maker
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.”’ – Steve
Grace – Alison