Morning Service Sunday 8 September 2024

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 173 Sing to God New Songs of Worship

1. Sing to God new songs of worship
   all his deeds are marvellous;
   he has brought salvation to us
   with his hand and holy arm.
   He has shown to all the nations
   righteousness and saving power;
   he recalled his truth and mercy
   to his people Israel.
   

2. Sing to God new songs of worship
   earth has seen his victory;
   let the lands of earth be joyful
   praising him with thankfulness.
   Sound upon the harp his praises,
   play to him with melody;
   let the trumpets sound his triumph,
   show your joy to God the King!
   

3. Sing to God new songs of worship
   let the sea now make a noise;
   all on earth and in the waters,
   sound your praises to the Lord.
   Let the hills rejoice together,
   let the rivers clap their hands,
   for with righteousness and justice
   he will come to judge the earth.
   

Michael Baughen/Jubilate Hymns

1. Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23
2. James 2:1-17

Hymn CH4 606 Lord, You Sometimes Speak in Wonders

1. Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders
   unmistakable and clear;
   mighty signs to prove your presence,
   overcoming doubt and fear
   

2. Lord, you sometimes speak in whispers,
   still and small and scarcely heard;
   only those who want to listen
   catch the all-important word.
   

3. Lord, you sometimes speak in silence,
   through our loud and noisy day:
   we can know and trust you better
   when we quietly wait and pray.
   

4. Lord, you sometimes speak in Scripture:
   words that summon from the page,
   shown and taught us by your Spirit
   with fresh light for every age.
   

5. Lord, you always speak in Jesus,
   always new yet still the same;
   teach us now more of our Saviour;
   make our lives display his Name
   

© Christopher Idle/Jubilate Hymns Ltd

Meditation

CH4 544 When I Needed a Neighbour

1. When I needed a neighbour
   Were you there, were you there?
   When I needed a neighbour
   Were you there?
   And the creed and the colour
   And the name won't matter
   Were you there?
   

2. I was hungry and thirsty
   Were you there, were you there?
   I was hungry and thirsty
   Were you there?
   And the creed and the colour
   And the name won't matter
   Were you there?
   

3. I was cold, I was naked
   Were you there, were you there?
   I was cold, I was naked
   Were you there?
   And the creed and the colour
   And the name won't matter
   

4. Were you there?
   When I needed a shelter
   Were you there, were you there?
   When I needed a shelter
   Were you there?
   And the creed and the colour
   And the name won't matter
   

5. Were you there?
   Wherever you travel
   I'll be there, I'll be there.
   Wherever you travel
   I'll be there.
   And the creed and the colour
   And the name won't matter
   I'll be there.
   

1965 Stainer & Bell Ltd.

Offering

Prayer of Intercession

CH4 685 For Everyone Born, a Place at the Table

1. For everyone born, a place at the table,
   for everyone born, clean water and bread,
   a shelter, a space, a safe place for growing,
   for everyone born, a star over head.
   

   And God will delight when we are creators
   of justice and joy,
   Yes, God will delight when we are creators
   of justice, justice, and joy.
   

2. For woman and man, a place at the table,
   revising the roles, deciding to share,
   with wisdom and grace, dividing the power,
   for woman and man, a system that’s fair.
   

   And God will delight when we are creators
   of justice and joy,
   Yes, God will delight when we are creators
   of justice, justice, and joy.
   

3. For young and for old, a place at the table,
   a voice to be heard, a part in the song,
   the hands of a child in hands kind and wrinkled,
   for young and for old, the right to belong.
   

   And God will delight when we are creators
   of justice and joy,
   Yes, God will delight when we are creators
   of justice, justice, and joy.
   

4. For just and unjust, a place at the table.
   abuser, abused, with need to forgive,
   in anger, in hurt, a mind-set of mercy,
   for just and unjust, a new way to live.
   

   And God will delight when we are creators
   of justice and joy,
   Yes, God will delight when we are creators
   of justice, justice, and joy.
   

5. For everyone born, a place at the table,
   to live without fear, and simply to be,
   to work, to speak out, to witness and worship,
   for everyone born, the right to be free.
   

   And God will delight when we are creators
   of justice and joy,
   Yes, God will delight when we are creators
   of justice, justice, and joy.
   

1998, Hope Publishing Co.

Blessing