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Call to Worship
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- The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you……
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And also with you.
Welcome and Intimations
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Responsive Call to Worship
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- Come, all who long for peace and steady ground.
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We come to the One who is our rock and refuge.
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- When the road feels steep and the night is long, God walks beside us.
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We will lean on His strength and rest in His promises.
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- In moments of joy and in seasons of trial, His faithfulness never wavers.
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We place our trust in the Lord, our constant help.
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- Let us lift our hearts and voices to the God who never lets go.
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With gratitude and hope, we worship His holy name.
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CH 458 At the Name of Jesus
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At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow,
every tongue confess him King of glory now;
this the Father’s pleasure, that we call him Lord,
who from the beginning was the mighty Word.
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Brothers, sisters, name him, with love strong as death,
but with awe and wonder, and with bated breath;
he is God the Saviour, he is Christ the Lord,
ever to be worshipped, trusted and adored.
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In your hearts enthrone him; there let him subdue
all that is not holy, all that is not true;
let his grace support you in temptation’s hour,
and his will enfold you in its light and power.
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In his Father’s glory Christ shall come again,
angel hosts proclaiming his return to reign.
For all wreaths of empire meet upon his brow,
and our hearts confess him King of glory now.
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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.
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MP 760 When we walk with the Lord
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When we walk with the Lord
in the light of His word,
what a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
and with all who will trust and obey.
Trust and obey.
for there’s no other way
to be happy in Jesus,
but to trust and obey.
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Not a shadow can rise,
not a cloud in the skies,
but His smile quickly drives it away;
not a doubt nor a fear,
not a sigh nor a tear.
can abide while we trust and obey.
Trust and obey.
for there’s no other way
to be happy in Jesus,
but to trust and obey.
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Not a burden we bear,
not a sorrow we share,
but our toil He doth richly repay;
not a grief nor a loss,
not a frown nor a cross,
but is blest if we trust and obey.
Trust and obey.
for there’s no other way
to be happy in Jesus,
but to trust and obey.
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But we never can prove
the delights of His love,
until all on the altar we lay;
for the favour He shows,
and the joy He bestows
are for them who will trust and obey.
Trust and obey.
for there’s no other way
to be happy in Jesus,
but to trust and obey.
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Then in fellowship sweet,
we will sit at His feet,
or we’ll walk by His side in the way.
What He says we will do,
where He sends we will go,
never fear, only trust and obey.
Trust and obey.
for there’s no other way
to be happy in Jesus,
but to trust and obey.
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- Genesis 22:1-14
- Psalm 13
Mini-message (if children are present)
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MP 932 Standing on the promises
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Standing on the promises of Christ my King,
through eternal ages let His praises ring:
‘Glory in the highest!’
I will shout and sing,
standing on the promises of God.
Standing, standing,
standing on the promises of God my Saviour,
standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.
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Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
when the howling storms of doubt and fear assail
by the living word of God I shall prevail,
standing on the promises of God.
Standing, standing,
standing on the promises of God my Saviour,
standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.
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Standing on the promises I now can see
perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me;
standing in the liberty where Christ makes free,
standing on the promises of God.
Standing, standing,
standing on the promises of God my Saviour,
standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.
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Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord,
overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
standing on the promises of God.
Standing, standing,
standing on the promises of God my Saviour,
standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.
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Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
listening every moment to the Spirit’s call,
resting in my Savior as my all in all,
standing on the promises of God.
Standing, standing,
standing on the promises of God my Saviour,
standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.
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Message
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CH4 251 I the Lord of sea and sky
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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.
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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.
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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
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Offering
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CH4 505 All That I Am
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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.
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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
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Prayer of Intercession
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CH4 237 Look Forward in Faith
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Look forward in faith,
All time is in God’s hand.
Walk humbly with him
and trust his future plan.
God has wisely led
his people by his power.
Look forward in hope,
he gives us each new hour.
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Look forward in faith,
the world is in God’s care.
His purpose of love
he calls on us to share.
In our neighbour’s need
the Lord is present still.
He blesses the meek!
The earth will know God’s will.
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Look forward in faith,
God gives us life each day.
Go onward with Christ,
his Spirit guides our way.
Now God lets us live
within the sphere of grace.
Trust ever in him,
he rules o’er earth and space!
Andrew J. Scobie
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Blessing