Lord’s Day Worship Service Rev Dr Prabhudas Koshy – Preacher Dn Francis Lee – Worship Leader Sis Sarah Lee & Sis Jollyn Low – Pianists Please switch off your mobile phone

Call to Worship

I Sing the Mighty Power of God Hymn 29

I sing the mighty pow’r of God That made the mountains rise, 1st Stanza I sing the mighty pow’r of God That made the mountains rise,

That spread the flowing seas abroad And built the lofty skies. 1st Stanza continued That spread the flowing seas abroad And built the lofty skies.

I sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day; 1st Stanza continued I sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day;

The moon shines full at His command, And all the stars obey. 1st Stanza continued The moon shines full at His command, And all the stars obey.

I sing the goodness of the Lord That filled the earth with food; 2nd Stanza I sing the goodness of the Lord That filled the earth with food;

He formed the creatures with His word And then pronounced them good. 2nd Stanza continued He formed the creatures with His word And then pronounced them good.

Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed Where’er I turn my eye: 2nd Stanza continued Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed Where’er I turn my eye:

If I survey the ground I tread Or gaze upon the sky! 2nd Stanza continued If I survey the ground I tread Or gaze upon the sky!

There’s not a plant or flow’r below But makes Thy glories known; Last Stanza There’s not a plant or flow’r below But makes Thy glories known;

And clouds arise and tempests blow By order from Thy throne; Last Stanza continued And clouds arise and tempests blow By order from Thy throne;

While all that borrows life from Thee Is ever in Thy care, Last Stanza continued While all that borrows life from Thee Is ever in Thy care,

And everywhere that man can be, Thou, God, art present there. Last Stanza continued And everywhere that man can be, Thou, God, art present there.

Invocation & Gloria Patri Hymnal (inside front cover)

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

Responsive Scripture Reading Psalm 19 19

Psalm 19 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. 20

Psalm 19 2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. 21

3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Psalm 19 3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. 22

Psalm 19 4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, 23

Psalm 19 5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. 24

Psalm 19 6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. 25

Psalm 19 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 26

Psalm 19 8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. 27

Psalm 19 9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 28

Psalm 19 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 29

Psalm 19 11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. 30

12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. Psalm 19 12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. 31

Psalm 19 13a Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: 32

Psalm 19 13b then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. 33

Psalm 19 14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. 34

Count Your Blessings Hymn 403

When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed, 1st Stanza When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,

Count your many blessings— name them one by one, 1st Stanza continued Count your many blessings— name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Count your blessings— name them one by one; see what God hath done; Chorus Count your blessings— name them one by one; see what God hath done;

Count your many blessings— see what God hath done. Chorus continued Count your blessings— name them one by one; Count your many blessings— see what God hath done.

heavy you are called to bear? 2nd Stanza Are you ever burdened with a load of care? Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?

Count your many blessings— ev’ry doubt will fly, 2nd Stanza continued Count your many blessings— ev’ry doubt will fly, And you will be singing as the days go by.

Count your blessings— name them one by one; see what God hath done; Chorus Count your blessings— name them one by one; see what God hath done;

Count your many blessings— see what God hath done. Chorus continued Count your blessings— name them one by one; Count your many blessings— see what God hath done.

with their lands and gold, Think that Christ has promised 3rd Stanza When you look at others with their lands and gold, Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;

Count your many blessings— money cannot buy Your reward in heaven 3rd Stanza Count your many blessings— money cannot buy Your reward in heaven nor your home on high.

Count your blessings— name them one by one; see what God hath done; Chorus Count your blessings— name them one by one; see what God hath done;

Count your many blessings— see what God hath done. Chorus continued Count your blessings— name them one by one; Count your many blessings— see what God hath done.

So amid the conflict, whether great or small, Do not be discouraged— Last Stanza So amid the conflict, whether great or small, Do not be discouraged— God is over all;

Count your many blessings— angels will attend, Last Stanza continued Count your many blessings— angels will attend, Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.

Count your blessings— name them one by one; see what God hath done; Chorus Count your blessings— name them one by one; see what God hath done;

Count your many blessings— see what God hath done. Chorus continued Count your blessings— name them one by one; Count your many blessings— see what God hath done.

Collection of Offerings Doxology & Prayer

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Close to Thee Hymn 380

Thou my everlasting Portion, More than friend or life to me; 1st Stanza Thou my everlasting Portion, More than friend or life to me; All along my pilgrim journey, Saviour, let me walk with Thee.

Close to Thee, close to Thee, Close to Thee, close to Thee; 1st Stanza continued Close to Thee, close to Thee, Close to Thee, close to Thee; All along my pilgrim journey, Saviour, let me walk with Thee.

Not for ease or worldly pleasure, Nor for fame my prayer shall be; 2nd Stanza Not for ease or worldly pleasure, Nor for fame my prayer shall be;

Gladly will I toil and suffer, Only let me walk with Thee. 2nd Stanza continued Gladly will I toil and suffer, Only let me walk with Thee.

Close to Thee, close to Thee, Close to Thee, close to Thee; 2nd Stanza continued Close to Thee, close to Thee, Close to Thee, close to Thee; Gladly will I toil and suffer, Only let me walk with Thee.

Lead me through the vale of shadows, Bear me o’er life’s fitful sea; Last Stanza Lead me through the vale of shadows, Bear me o’er life’s fitful sea;

Then the gate of life eternal May I enter, Lord, with Thee. Last Stanza continued Then the gate of life eternal May I enter, Lord, with Thee.

Close to Thee, close to Thee, Close to Thee, close to Thee; Last Stanza continued Close to Thee, close to Thee, Close to Thee, close to Thee; Then the gate of life eternal May I enter, Lord, with Thee.

Children’s Sermon & Scripture Memorisation

Depravity Mark 7:21-23 21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, 22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: 23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man. 65

Depravity Mark _:21-23 21 For from ______, out of the _____ of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, _______, 22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, _________, pride, foolishness: 23 All these ___ things come from within, and defile the man. 66

Depravity Mark _:21-__ 21 For from ______, out of the _____ of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, _______, 22 _____, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, _________, pride, foolishness: 23 All these ___ things come from within, and _____ the man. 67

Pastoral Prayer

“Creation or Evolution?” Selected Scriptures

Praise to the Lord, The Almighty Hymn 24

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! 1st Stanza Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!

O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! 1st Stanza continued O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!

Now to His temple draw near; Join me in glad adoration! 1st Stanza continued All ye who hear, Now to His temple draw near; Join me in glad adoration!

Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth, 2nd Stanza Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth, Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!

How thy desires e’er have been Granted in what He ordaineth? 2nd Stanza continued Hast thou not seen How thy desires e’er have been Granted in what He ordaineth?

Praise to the Lord, who with marvellous wisdom hath made thee! 3rd Stanza Praise to the Lord, who with marvellous wisdom hath made thee!

Decked thee with health, and with loving hand guided and stayed thee; 3rd Stanza continued Decked thee with health, and with loving hand guided and stayed thee;

Hath not He brought thee relief, Spreading His wings for to 3rd Stanza continued How oft in grief Hath not He brought thee relief, Spreading His wings for to shade thee!

O let all that is in me adore Him! All that hath life and breath, Last Stanza Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him!

Sound from His people again: Gladly for aye we adore Him. Amen. Last Stanza continued Let the Amen Sound from His people again: Gladly for aye we adore Him. Amen.

Benediction & Threefold Amen 81