Sunday 17th May 2020 – Peter Wallace and the Wednesday House Group

by Chris Hancock · Published May 14, 2020 · Updated May 16, 2020

Welcome

Welcome to our worship for this week. We are grateful to both Angelas, Anne, Christine, Denise, Freda, Joanna, John, Louise, Noelene, Peter and Roy for planning and taking part in this service.

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1 Peter 2:4-8

4 Come to the Lord, the living stone rejected by people as worthless but chosen by God as valuable. 5 Come as living stones, and let yourselves be used in building the spiritual temple, where you will serve as holy priests to offer spiritual and acceptable sacrifices to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For the scripture says,

“I chose a valuable stone, which I am placing as the cornerstone in Zion; and whoever believes in him will never be disappointed.” 7 This stone is of great value for you that believe; but for those who do not believe: “The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all.” GNB

Hymn 1 Singing the Faith ‒ 409 ‒ Let us build a house where love can dwell

Opening Prayers

Reading Psalm 31: 1-5, 15-16

A Prayer of Trust in God

1 I come to you, Lord, for protection; never let me be defeated.
You are a righteous God; save me, I pray!
2 Hear me! Save me now! Be my refuge to protect me; my defense to save me.
3 You are my refuge and defence; guide me and lead me as you have promised.
4 Keep me safe from the trap that has been set for me; shelter me from danger.
5 I place myself in your care. You will save me, Lord; you are a faithful God.

15 I am always in your care; save me from my enemies, from those who persecute me.
16 Look on your servant with kindness; save me in your constant love. GNB

Talk 1 [on the significance of hands, and our need for forgiveness]

Hymn 2 Singing the Faith ‒ 519 ‒ Father I place into your hands

Talks: West African perspectives on Covid & Christian Aid projects in Nigeria

Hymn 3 Singing the Faith ‒ 167 ‒ Colours of day dawn into the mind

Talk 3

Hymn 4 – Singing the Faith – 249 – Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love

Prayers for the world and Lord’s Prayer (John, Roy, Freda)

Hymn 5 Singing the Faith ‒ 706 ‒ Longing for Light

Prayer and Blessing

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Video following the service copyright Christian Aid