Readings |
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Isaiah
9:1-4 Psalm 27:1,4-9 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Mathew 4:12-23 |
From darkness to light God is my light and salvation Divisions bring darkness to light Come, follow Jesus, the Kingdom of God is near |
Hymns |
from Rejoice and Sing unless stated | |
229 286 367 558 600 Wild Goose Songs Songs of Fellowship 346 |
We sing the praise of him who died Rejoice the Lord is King I want to walk with Jesus Christ Will you come and follow me? Christ is the world's light Sing hey for the carpenter Living under the shadow of his wing |
The people who walk in darkness HAVE SEEN GREAT
LIGHT
We have lived in a land of shadows BUT NOW LIGHT IS SHINING
ON US
You have given us great joy O Lord WE REJOICE IN ALL YOU HAVE
DONE
Prayers
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Prayer of praise - based on Psalm 27to be said slowly and reflectively. O Lord you are my light.... O Lord you are my salvation.... O Lord you are my comfort and my joy.... O Lord you are with me - and so I am unafraid.... O Lord you are my shield - protecting me from danger... O Lord you are my cuddly toy - helping me feel safe and secure... O Lord you are my guide - showing me just what I can do.... O Lord you are my shelter and my security.... O Lord you are my Rock... O Lord you are my ever present help.... O Lord you are my Saviour....
And so I shout with joy that I love you
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Prayer of confessionWe are truly sorry FORGIVE US O GOD
United we stand but divided we fall.
United we stand but divided we fall.
United we stand but divided we fall. May your Spirit guide us and help us to be more united in love for you and for each other.
Everyone listen! Gather together and draw strength from these words. In
repentance and faith receive the promise of grace and the assurance of
pardon.
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Offertory prayer - based on Psalm 27
The Psalmist says
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Prayer of intercessionLord, bring them from the shadows, we pray, INTO THE LIGHT OF YOUR LOVE
Jesus, light of the world, we pray for people who live in the shadows,
Jesus, light of the world, we pray for people who live in the shadows,
Jesus, light of the world, we pray for people who live in the shadows,
Jesus, light of the world, we pray for people who live in the shadows,
Jesus, light of the world, we pray in a time of quiet for those people and
places who weigh heavily on our hearts today.... We pray in the name of Jesus, light of the world. Amen.
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Let us go out to preach the good news.
The people who lived in a land of shadows can see a great light!
Jesus is Lord! The light of the world!
Come, share that light around.
And the blessing of God almighty......