Welcome to Worship at St Matthew’s Anglican Church Wingham Third Sunday After Pentecost

PRAYER PRAISE AND PROCLAMATION Welcome and Introduction You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 1 Peter 2.9–10

THANKSGIVING PRAYER Gracious God, we humbly thank you for life and health and safety, for freedom to work, leisure to rest, and for all that is beautiful in creation and human life. But, above all, we praise you for our Saviour, Jesus Christ, for his death and resurrection; for the gift of your Spirit; and for the hope of sharing in your glory. Fill our hearts with all joy and peace in believing; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

SONGS SONGS Our God is an Awesome God and?

Our God is an awesome God, He reigns from heaven above, with wisdom, power and love, our God is an awesome God. (repeat) Words and Music by Rich Mullins(d.1997)

PRAYER Thank you, Father, for making yourself known to us and showing the way of salvation through faith in your Son. We ask you now to teach and encourage us through your word, so that we may be ready to serve you; for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

BIBLE READING Luke Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ

11 Soon afterwards, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. 12 As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out – the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. 13 When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, ‘Don’t cry.’ 14 Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said, ‘Young man, I say to you, get up!’

15 The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother. 16 They were all filled with awe and praised God. ‘A great prophet has appeared among us,’ they said. ‘God has come to help his people.’ 17 This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country. For the Gospel of the Lord Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Let us together affirm the faith of the Church. We believe in one God, who made and loves all that is. We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was born, lived, died and rose again, and is coming to call all to account.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, who calls, equips and sends out God’s people, and brings all things to their true end. This is our faith, the faith of the Church: We believe in one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.

SONG

CONFESSION Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4.16 Let us now confess our sins to Almighty God. Heavenly Father, you have loved us with an everlasting love, but we have broken your holy laws and have left undone what we ought to have done.

We are sorry for our sins and turn away from them. For the sake of your Son who died for us, forgive us, cleanse us and change us. By your Holy Spirit, enable us to live for you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS God desires that none should perish, but that all should turn to Christ, and live. In response to his call we acknowledge our sins. God pardons those who humbly repent, and truly believe the gospel. Therefore we have peace with God, through Jesus Christ.Amen Jesus is able for all time to save those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7.25

PRAYERS

THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory, are yours now and for ever. Amen.

OFFERTORY SONG In Christ alone

In Christ alone my hope is found. He is my Light, my Strength, my Song; This Cornerstone, this Solid Ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My Comforter, my All in all, here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone! Who took on flesh; Fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness, scorned by the ones He came to save: Till on that cross as Jesus died, the wrath of God was satisfied; for every sin on Him was laid; Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground his body lay; Light of the world by darkness slain; Then bursting forth in glorious day, up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory, sin’s curse has lost its grip on me; For I am His and He is mine – bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death – This is the power of Christ in me; From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man can ever pluck me from his hand; Till He returns or calls me home, here in the pow’r of Christ I’ll stand. Words & music by Keith Getty & Stewart Townend

GOING OUT PRAYER Loving God, we thank you for hearing our prayers, feeding us with your word, and encouraging us in our meeting together. Take us and use us to love and serve you and all people, in the power of your Spirit and in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

SENDING OUT You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before others that Seeing your justice, mercy and compassion they may give

And may God guide you continually; May Christ Jesus satisfy your needs even in parched places, and may the Holy Spirit keep you strong and well and make your life as rich as a garden whose springs of living water never fail.

RECESSIONAL SONG Down the mountain

Down the mountain the river flows, and it brings refreshing wher-ev-er it goes. Through the valleys and over the fields, the river is rushing and the river is here.

Refrain The river of God- sets our feet a-dancing, the river of God- fills our hearts with cheer, the river of God- fills our mouths with laughter, and we rejoice, for the river is here!

The river of God is teeming with life, and all who touch it can be revived, and those who linger on this river’s shore will come back thirsting for more of the Lord.

Refrain The river of God- sets our feet a-dancing, the river of God- fills our hearts with cheer, the river of God- fills our mouths with laughter, and we rejoice, for the river is here!

Up to the mountain we love to go, to find the presence of the Lord, Along the banks of the river we run we dance with laughter, giving praise to the Son.

Refrain The river of God- sets our feet a-dancing, the river of God- fills our hearts with cheer, the river of God- fills our mouths with laughter, and we rejoice, for the river is here!

We go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ Amen Please stay for morning tea