Order of Service – Sunday 19 January 2025 – EPIPHANY 2
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CALL TO WORSHIP
We praise You, O God, we acclaim You as Lord; all creation worships You, the Father everlasting. To You all angels, all the powers of heaven, the cherubim and seraphim, sing in endless praise:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory.
The glorious company of apostles praise You.
The noble fellowship of prophets praise You.
The white-robed army of martyrs praise You.
Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims You:
Father, of majesty unbounded, Your true and only Son, worthy of all praise, the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.
Let us worship God.
HYMN: 216 “Rejoice, the Lord is King” (Tune 108/371)
RESPONSIVE READING
Heavenly Father, we thank You that You have revealed Your continual love to humankind through the Bible.
We thank You, Lord, for the faithful service of those followers who wrote the original manuscripts of the Bible, directed by the Holy Spirit.
We thank You Lord, for the tireless efforts of those who copied the Holy Book by hand, verse by verse and page by page.
We thank You Lord, for the tedious labour of those who translated the words into different languages.
We thank You, Lord, for the scholarly devotion of those teachers who seek to interpret the biblical truths for our use in life today.
Grant that we may hear, read and learn these truths for our spiritual edification.
Help us to commit ourselves to study Your word that we may grow in the likeness of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Redirect our lives that we may find the truth You intended for us to learn.
(Together) O Lord, grant that by the inspiration of Your Holy Word, we may find strength for living and eternal hope for dying; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen!
HYMN: 745 “Seek Ye First the Kingdom Of God”
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love You, and worthily magnify Your holy name; through Christ our Lord.
O Saviour of the World, who by thy cross and precious blood hast redeemed us; save us and help us, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord. Amen!
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
Father, we thank You for being ready to forgive us whenever we turn to You and honestly acknowledge Your power and our own need. We praise You for the joy of knowing that no matter who we are or what we have done, we can experience the joy of forgiveness and beginning again.
HYMN: 741 “O Lord Hear My Prayer”
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Father, we pray for the holy catholic Church;
that we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve You;
that Your name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for all ministers of the gospel;
that they may faithfully proclaim Your Word and administer Your holy sacraments.
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;
that there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do Your will in all that we undertake;
that our works may find favour in Your sight.
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;
that they may be delivered from their distress.
We praise You for Your saints who have entered into joy;
may we also come to share in Your heavenly kingdom.
Let us pray ardently for our community, for the life and worship of this congregation, and for those whose needs are known to us.
The people offer their own petitions, either silently or aloud.
Fulfil now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world, knowledge of Your truth, and in the age to come, life everlasting. Amen!
HYMN: 431 “Thanks to God Whose Word was Spoken”
BIBLE READINGS – Robyn Irwin
Psalm 36:5-10 (Page 552) John 2:1-11 (Pages 1050-1051)
MUSICAL REFLECTION
SERMON: “His Glory Revealed” Krikor Youmshajekian
HYMN: 211(i) “Jesus, Lover of My Soul”
NOTICES – Movie/Pizza Night – Tuesday 4 Feb 6:30 pm. Film “Lion”.
- Elders’ & Council Meetings Wednesday 5 Feb 10:00 am.
- Time4U will resume on Wednesday 12 Feb 10:00 am.
OFFERING – Honour the Lord with your wealth. (Proverbs 3:9)
HYMN: 571 “Forth in Your Name, O Lord, I Go”
THE LORD’S PRAYER
BLESSING
Go forth into the world to live as those baptized into Christ’s mission and may the eternal light of God keep you rock-solidly immersed in the river of life in the peace and power of the Holy Spirit now and for evermore.
The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen!
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