Morning Service Sunday 3 September 2023

Welcome and Intimations

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done;
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power, and the glory
for ever and ever.
Amen.

CH4 132 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

1. Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
   in light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
   most blessed, most glorious,
   the Ancient of Days,
   almighty, victorious,
   Thy great name we praise.
   

2. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
   nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might;
   Thy justice like mountains
   high soaring above
   Thy clouds, which are fountains
   of goodness and love.
   

3. To all, life Thou givest, to both great and small;
   in all life Thou livest, the true life of all;
   we blossom and flourish
   as leaves on the tree,
   and wither and perish,
   but nought changeth Thee.
   

4. Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
   Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight;
   All laud we would render;
   O help us to see
   ‘tis only the splendour
   of light hideth Thee.
   

1. Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b
2. Exodus 3:1-15

Children’s Message

CH4 608 Spirit of Truth and Grace

1. Spirit of truth and grace, come to us in this place
   as now in Jesus’ name God’s people gather.
   Open our eyes to see truths that will ever be,
   and in communion draw us close together.
   

2. Spirit of joy and peace make all anxieties cease
   with knowledge of the Father’s perfect caring.
   Then may God’s children know love that won’t let us go and joy that fills
   each day, beyond comparing.
   

3. Spirit of life and power, revive us in this hour
   and stir our hearts to praise with true devotion.
   Fill us with heavenly fire, and every heart inspire, that we may serve the
   world with your compassion.
   

Ian D Cunningham

Meditation

CH4 162 The God of Abraham Praise

1. The God of Abraham praise,
   who reigns enthroned above,
   Ancient of everlasting days,
   and God of love.
   Jehovah, Great I AM!
   by earth and heaven confessed,
   I bow, and bless the sacred name
   for ever blest.
   

2. The God of Abraham praise,
   at whose supreme command
   from earth I rise, and seek the joys
   at his right hand.
   I all on earth forsake,
   its wisdom, fame and power,
   and him my only portion make,
   my shield and tower.
   

3. He by himself has sworn,
   I on his oath depend:
   I shall, on eagle's wings upborne,
   to heaven ascend;
   I shall behold his face,
   I shall his power adore
   and sing the wonders of his grace
   for evermore.
   

4. There dwells the Lord our King,
   the Lord our Righteousness,
   triumphant o'er the world and sin,
   the Prince of Peace;
   on Zion's sacred height
   his kingdom he maintains,
   and glorious with his saints in light
   for ever reigns.
   

5. The whole triumphant host
   give thanks to God on high;
   'Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!'
   they ever cry.
   Hail, Abraham's God, and mine!–
   I join the heavenly praise–
   all might and majesty are thine,
   through endless days.
   

Offering

Prayer of Intercession

CH4 251 I the Lord of sea and sky

1. I, the Lord of sea and sky,
   I have heard My people cry;
   all who dwell in dark and sin
   My hand will save.
   I who made the stars of night,
   I will make their darkness bright.
   Who will bear My light to them?
   Whom shall I send?
   

   Here I am, Lord.
   Is it I, Lord?
   I have heard You calling in the night.
   I will go, Lord,
   if You lead me;
   I will hold Your people in my heart.
   

2. I, the Lord of snow and rain,
   I have borne My people’s pain;
   I have wept for love of them –
   they turn away.
   I will break their hearts of stone,
   give them hearts for love alone;
   I will speak My word to them.
   Whom shall I send?
   

   Here I am, Lord.
   Is it I, Lord?
   I have heard You calling in the night.
   I will go, Lord,
   if You lead me;
   I will hold Your people in my heart.
   

3. I, the Lord of wind and flame,
   I will tend the poor and lame,
   I will set a feast for them –
   My hand will save.
   Finest bread I will provide
   till their hearts are satisfied;
   I will give My life to them.
   Whom shall I send?
   

   Here I am, Lord.
   Is it I, Lord?
   I have heard You calling in the night.
   I will go, Lord,
   if You lead me;
   I will hold Your people in my heart.
   

1981, OCP Publications

Blessing