Circuit Service – 1st September 2019
It was a pleasure to gather together as a Circuit on the evening of the first of September at the start of a new Methodist year.
In particular it was wonderful to celebrate
wth Valerie Chapman her 50 years service as a Local Preacher.
At the service we were also pleased to welcome Reverend Vindra Maraj-Ogden to the Circuit as the Chaplain to Queenswood School.
The service was led by a number of people from the Circuit and our preacher was Vince Gilbert.
The service also included the commissioning of the Circuit Stewards and Lay staff for the coming year.
A great time of fellowship was shared after the service with refreshments provided by the Hatfield Road team.
Order of Service
Welcome and announcements
Call to Worship
Hymn: Singing the Faith 664 – Lord you call us to your service.
Prayers and Collect
Reading: Revelation Chapter 1 verses 4b – 8, 12 – 20, 2 4 – 7
Hymn: Singing the Faith 8 – God with us: Creator, Father
Reading: Matthew Chapter 20 verses 16, 18 – 19, 25 – 28
Hymn: Singing the Faith 25 – God is here! As we his people
Sermon: – Vince Gilbert
Hymn: Rejoice and Sing 533 – Lord of good life
Presentation of Long Service Certificate to Valerie Chapman
Welcome to Reverend Vindra Maraj-Ogden
Commissioning of Circuit Stewards and Circuit Officers
Sharing of The Peace
Hymn: Singing the Faith 693 – Beauty for brokenness
Offering for All We Can
Prayers of Intercession
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn: Singing the Faith 672 – Where can we find you, Lord Jesus our Master?
The Blessing
