Order of Service – Sunday 28 August 2022 – PENTECOST 12

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PRAISING GOD

You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honour and power, for You created all things and by Your will they were created and have their being.

You are worthy, Lamb of God, for You were slain, and with Your blood You ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation.

To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honour and glory and power, for ever and ever. Amen!                                                                                       (Rev. 4:11, 5:9, 13)

HYMN:       216       “Rejoice, the Lord is King” (Tune 371 – Darwall)

AFFIRMING OUR FAITH TOGETHER

We have come together as the church of God to fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfector of faith, to encourage one another to hold fast to the hope He has given us, and to spur one another to love and good deeds.

APOSTLE’S CREED

Let us affirm with Christians across the ages what we believe about God and His love for us, as we stand.

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 from the dead; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father; from there 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 sin, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen!

PRAYING TO GOD

Although we are the people of God, Scripture reminds us that we still sin. We need to confess our failures, knowing that the Lord Jesus died for us and intercedes for us with the Father. Let us draw near to God, who freely forgives through His infinite goodness and mercy, and pray to Him with sincerity and confidence.

Heavenly Father, we praise You for adopting us as Your children and making us heirs of eternal life. In your mercy You have washed us of our sins and made us clean in Your sight. Yet we still fail to love You and serve You as we should. Forgive us our sins and renew us by Your grace, that we may continue to grow as members of Christ, in whom alone is our salvation. Amen!

God is slow to anger and full of compassion. He forgives all who humbly repent and turn to His Son Jesus Christ, in whom there is no condemnation. Amen!

HYMN:     657     “God of Freedom, God of Justice” (Tune 497 – Picardy)

SEEKING THE LORD

O gracious holy God, give us diligence to seek You,

wisdom to perceive You and patience to wait for You.

Grant us, O God, a mind to meditate on You; eyes to behold You;

ears to listen for Your word; a heart to love You; and a life to proclaim You; through the power of the Spirit of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen!      St. Benedict (480-543)

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

In peace, we pray to You, Lord God.

For all people in their daily life and work;

for our families, friends, and neighbours,

and for those who are alone.

For this community, our country, and the world;

for all who work for justice, freedom,  and peace.

For the just and the proper use of your creation;

for the victims of hunger, fear, injustice and oppression.

For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;

for those who minister to the sick, the friendless and the needy.

For the peace and unity of the Church of God;

for all who proclaim the gospel, and for all who seek the truth.

We pray for our own needs, and for others for whom You have called us to pray. Hear us Lord; for Your mercy is great.

We thank You, Lord, for all the blessings of life.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

SONG –             “We Sing of Your Glory”

HEARING GOD’S WORD

Gracious God, Your word is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. Today, when we hear Your voice, deliver us from hardness of heart. Help us to put away everything that keeps us from persevering in Your way, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!

BIBLE READINGS                                                                Jan Cartwright

Hebrews 13:1-3, 15-16 (Page 1194)                                Luke 14:1, 7-14 (Page 1034)

MUSICAL REFLECTION

SERMON:           “Do Good and Please God”             Krikor Youmshajekian

HYMN:       236      “Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands”

NOTICES – Movie/Pizza Night – Tues Sep 6, 6:30 pm. Movie “Rams”.

  • Wed Sep 14 12:30 pm.
  • – Sunday 18 Sept here at Longueville from 9:30 am onwards.
  • – Saturday 24 Sept 11:00 am here, followed by wake refreshments in the hall.

OFFERING  –   God loves the one who gives with thankful heart.

HYMN:       772       “Worship, Honour, Glory, Blessing”

BENEDICTION

May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen!

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Church Website:  http://www.longueville.unitingchurch.org.au

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Church Office phone: 9427 4740