Morning Service Sunday 5 July 2026

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.

MP 756 When Morning Gilds the Skies

1. When morning gilds the skies,
   my heart awakening cries:
   may Jesus Christ be praised!
   alike at work and prayer
   To Jesus I repair:
   may Jesus Christ be praised!
   

2. Does sadness fill my mind?
   a solace here I find:
   may Jesus Christ be praised!
   When evil thoughts molest,
   with this I shield my breast:
   may Jesus Christ be praised!
   

3. Be this, when day is past,
   of all my thoughts the last:
   May Jesus Christ be praised!
   The night becomes as day,
   when from the heart we say,
   “May Jesus Christ be praised!”
   

4. To God, the Word on high
   the hosts of angels cry:
   may Jesus Christ be praised!
   Let mortals, too, upraise
   their voice in hymns of praise:
   may Jesus Christ be praised!
   

5. Let earth's wide circle round
   in joyful notes resound:
   may Jesus Christ be praised!
   Let air and sea and sky
   from depth to height reply:
   may Jesus Christ be praised!
   

6. Be this, while life is mine,
   my canticle divine:
   may Jesus Christ be praised!
   Be this the eternal song
   through all the ages long:
   may Jesus Christ be praised!
   

1. Psalm 45:10-17
2. Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67

Baptism of Lillie Mae Bradley

Blessing:

(sung) The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Amen.

Response:

(spoken) We will nurture one another in faith, uphold one another in prayer, encourage one another in service.

CH4 555 Amazing Grace

1. Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
   that saved a wretch like me!
   I once was lost, but now am found,
   was blind, but now I see.
   

2. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
   and grace my fears relieved;
   how precious did that grace appear
   the hour I first believed!
   

3. Through many dangers, toils and snares
   I have already come;
   'tis grace that brought me safe thus far,
   and grace will lead me home.
   

4. The Lord has promised good to me,
   his word my hope secures;
   he will my shield and portion be
   as long as life endures.
   

Message

MP 628 Tell me the old, old story

1. Tell me the old, old story
   of unseen things above,
   of Jesus and His glory,
   of Jesus and His love.
   Tell me the story simply,
   as to a little child,
   for I am weak and weary,
   and helpless and defiled.
   

   Tell me the old, old story,
   tell me the old, old story,
   tell me the old, old story
   of Jesus and His love.
   

2. Tell me the story slowly,
   that I may take it in -
   that wonderful redemption,
   God’s remedy for sin.
   Tell me the story often,
   for I forget so soon:
   the early dew of morning
   has passed away at noon.
   

   Tell me the old, old story,
   tell me the old, old story,
   tell me the old, old story
   of Jesus and His love.
   

3. Tell me the story softly,
   with earnest tones and grave;
   Remember! I’m the sinner
   whom Jesus came to save.
   Tell me the story always,
   if you would really be,
   in any time of trouble,
   a comforter to me.
   

   Tell me the old, old story,
   tell me the old, old story,
   tell me the old, old story
   of Jesus and His love.
   

4. Tell me the same old story,
   when you have cause to fear
   that this world’s empty glory
   is costing me too dear.
   Yes, and when that world’s glory
   is dawning on my soul,
   tell me the old, old story;
   ‘Christ Jesus makes you whole.’
   

   Tell me the old, old story,
   tell me the old, old story,
   tell me the old, old story
   of Jesus and His love.
   

Offering

CH4 505 All That I Am

1. All that I am, all that I do,
   All that I'll ever have
   I offer now to you.
   Take and sanctify these gifts
   For your glory, Lord.
   Knowing that I love and serve you
   Is enough reward.
   

   All that I am, all that I do,
   All that I'll ever have
   I offer now to you.
   

2. All that I dream, all that I pray,
   All that I'll ever make
   I give to you today
   Take and sanctify these gifts
   For your glory, Lord.
   Knowing that I love and serve you
   Is enough reward.
   

   All that I am, all that I do,
   All that I'll ever have
   I offer now to you.
   

Sebastian Temple

Prayer of Intercession

CH4 680 You Are Called to Tell the Story

1. You are called to tell the story,
   passing words of life along,
   then to blend your voice with others,
   as you sing the sacred song.
   Christ be known in all our singing,
   all with songs of love.
   

2. You are called to teach the rhythm
   of the dance that never ends,
   then to move within the circle,
   hand in hand with strangers, friends.
   Christ be known in all our dancing,
   touching all with hands of love.
   

3. You are called to set the table,
   blessing bread as Jesus blessed,
   then to come with thirst and hunger,
   needing care like all the rest,
   Christ be known in all our sharing,
   feeding all with signs of love.
   

4. May the One whose love is broader
   than the measure of all space
   give us words to sing the story,
   move among us in this place.
   Christ be known in all our living,
   all with gifts of love.
   

1992 Ruth C. Duck

Blessing