Saturday, May 23, 2020

Service Notes for 24/5/20

The Seventh Sunday of Easter (Sunday after Ascension Day)
24/5/20

Psalm 68:1-10, 32-end
Acts 1:6-14
John 17:1-11

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After that you can catch up there or on the churches Facebook pages or Warbleton Church You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPBFrhqP5nL6QnmkZKfP5yw

Our weekly notice sheet is available here: https://www.warbletonchurch.org.uk/

Before the service we’ll play the Ascension hymn: Hail The Day That Sees Him Rise



Welcome, notices, introduction

The Seventh Sunday of Easter
The Sunday after the Ascension
Next Sunday: Pentecost / Whitsun

Some words from The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Christians in Rome:

We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again;
Death no longer has dominion over him.

It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised who is at the right hand of God who intercedes for us.
O Lord, open our lips
and our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Send your Holy Spirit upon us,
and clothe us with power from on high. Alleluia.
Blessed are you, creator God,
to you be praise and glory for ever.
As your Spirit moved over the face of the waters
bringing light and life to your creation,
pour out your Spirit on us today
that we may walk as children of light
and by your grace reveal your presence.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Blessed be God for ever.
We join in the angels’ praise of God with some words from Psalm 103:
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me bless his holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits;
Who forgives all your sins
and heals all your infirmities;
Who redeems your life from the Pit
and crowns you with faithful love and compassion;
Who satisfies you with good things,
so that your youth is renewed like an eagle’s.
The Lord executes righteousness
and judgement for all who are oppressed.
He made his ways known to Moses
and his works to the children of Israel.
The Lord has established his throne in heaven,
and his kingdom has dominion over all.
Bless the Lord, you angels of his,
you mighty ones who do his bidding
and hearken to the voice of his word.
Bless the Lord, all you his hosts,
you ministers of his who do his will.
Bless the Lord, all you works of his,
in all places of his dominion; 
bless the Lord, O my soul.
Psalm 103.1-7, 19-22
Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning is now
and shall be for ever. Amen.

Confession

Jesus said the Holy Spirit of truth will convict the world of guilt, about sin, righteousness and judgement.
We know that we have grieved the Holy Spirit of God.
So in sorrow for our sins and with repentance and faith, let us confess our sins.

Lord God,
we have sinned against you;
we have done evil in your sight.
We are sorry and repent.
Have mercy on us according to your love.
Wash away our wrongdoing and cleanse us from our sin.
Renew a right spirit within us
and restore us to the joy of your salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Absolution

May the Father of all mercies
cleanse you from your sins,
and restore you in his image
to the praise and glory of his name,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Hymn: There is a Redeemer


Video with words and music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUqfdaCLm0Y

Bible Readings

Psalm 68:1-10, 32-end

The response after each reading is:

This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!

Acts 1:6-14

This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
  
John 17:1-11

This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!

Sermon

The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. 
Amen.

Intercessions

Using the response:

Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer

The Collect
O God the King of glory,
you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ
with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven:
we beseech you, leave us not comfortless,
but send your Holy Spirit to strengthen us
and exalt us to the place where our Saviour Christ is gone before,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Being made one by the power of the Spirit,
let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us
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.
The Blessing (T&S p488)

Hymn: O Church Arise And Put Your Armour On



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