Opening Words See what love the Father has given us (Alleluia), that we should be called children of God (Alleluia); when he is revealed, we will be like him (Alleluia), for we will see him as he is. (Alleluia.) (1 John 3:1a,2b)

We begin our worship in the name of the Father, and of the  Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen.

HOW SWEET THE NAME OF JESUS SOUNDS Alexander Robert Reinagle | John Newton © Words: Public Domain Music: Public Domain CCLI Licence #

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear It soothes his sorrows heals his wounds And drives away his fear

It makes the wounded spirit whole And calms the troubled breast It’s manna to the hungry soul And to the weary rest

Dear Name the rock on which I build My shield and hiding place My never-failing treasury Filled with boundless stores of grace

By You my prayers acceptance gain, Although with sin defiled; Satan accuses me in vain, And I am owned a child

Jesus my shepherd brother friend My Prophet Priest and King My Lord my life my way my end Accept the praise I bring

Weak is the effort of my heart And cold my warmest thought But when I see You as You are I'll praise You as I ought

Till then I will Your love proclaim With every fleeting breath And may the music of Your name Refresh my soul in death

Confession & Forgiveness Let us confess our sins in the presence of God and of each other. We confess to you, almighty God,before the whole company of heaven,and to each other, that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed,by our own fault.

Have mercy on us, for Jesus’ sake, forgive us all our sins, and bring us to eternal life. Amen.

May the almighty and merciful Lord grant you pardon and forgiveness of all your sins. Amen. Restore us again, O God our Saviour. Do not be angry with us any longer.

LET’S GREET EACH OTHER The Peace of the Lord!

1 st Reading Acts 3:12-19 (Peter's message in the temple) Response after the Reading: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

2nd Reading 1 John 3:1-7 (We are children of God) Response after the Reading: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

Gospel Luke 24:36b-48 (Christ has fulfilled the Scriptures) Response after the Gospel: This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to you O Christ.

The Apostle’s Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty,maker of heaven and earth. And 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, dead, and buried. He descended into hell.

The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty, from thence he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

THIS KINGDOM Words and music: Geoff Bullock

Jesus, God's righteousness revealed, the Son of man, the Son of God, his kingdom comes. Jesus, redemption's sacrifice now glorified, now justified, his kingdom comes.

And this kingdom will know no end and its glory shall know no bounds, for the majesty and power of this kingdom's king has come. And this kingdom's reign and this kingdom's rule and this kingdom's power and authority – Jesus, God's righteousness revealed.

Jesus, the expression of God's love, the grace of God, the word of God revealed to us; Jesus, God's holiness displayed, now glorified, now justified, his kingdom comes.

And this kingdom will know no end and its glory shall know no bounds, for the majesty and power of this kingdom's king has come. And this kingdom's reign and this kingdom's rule and this kingdom's power and authority – Jesus, God's righteousness revealed.

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OFFERTORY SONG : (During which the OFFERING will be received)

WE ARE HEIRS OF THE FATHER © Jimmy & Carol Owens Used with permission CCLI License no

We are heirs of the Father, We are joint-heirs with the Son; We are children of the Kingdom, We are family, we are one.

We are washed, we are sanctified, We are ransomed by his blood; We are strengthened by the Spirit, We are children of the Lord

We are members of his body, We are people whom he loves; He will change us to be like him When we see him face to face.

We shall live with him forever, Men and angels shout and sing, Free salvation has been given To the family of the King.

OFFERTORY PRAYER Thank you, Lord, for Christ crucified, as your wisdom and the power that saves us. Help us to have no other gods but you, and to live our lives fully committed to you, obeying your commandments and loving and serving other people. Amen.

Prayer of the Church

Silen SILENT REFLECTION

Holy Communion P: The Lord be with you C: And also with you. P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Holy Communion It is indeed right and good, Lord God, holy Father, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Holy Communion But most of all we praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son, the true Passover Lamb, who has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising again he has restored life.

Holy Communion And so, with Mary Magdalene and Peter and all the other witnesses of the resurrection, with earth and sea and all their creatures, and with angels and archangels, cherubim and seraphim, we adore and praise your glorious name:

Holy Communion C: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

w Holy Communion Words of Institution

Holy Communion P: Every time we eat this bread and drink from this cup we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. C: Thanks be to God.

The Distribution

Prayer after Holy Communion P: Most merciful God, you saved humankind by the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ. Through this sacrament, strengthen our faith in Him who suffered on the cross, so that we may triumph in the power of his victory. For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen.

Sending Out Christ our crucified Saviour draw you to himself, so that you may find in him the assurance of sins forgiven and the gift of eternal life. Thanks be to God

The Blessing The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his faced shine on you and give you peace. The Lord look upon you with favour and give you  peace. Amen. Amen. Amen.

Faith, hope, and love – This is what we long for. Faith, hope, and love – This is what we need. Faith, hope, and love – This is what we cry for. Oh, teach us how to live. 1 of 5 SONG

Trust in the truth – This is what we long for. Trust in the truth – This is what we need. Trust in the truth – This is what we cry for. Oh, teach us how to live. 2 of 5

Patience within – This is what we long for. Patience within – This is what we need. Patience within – This is what we cry for. Oh, teach us how to live. 3 of 5

Freedom for all – This is what we long for. Freedom for all – This is what we need. Freedom for all – This is what we cry for. Oh, teach us how to live. 4 of 5

Faith, hope, and love – This is what we long for. Faith, hope, and love – This is what we need. Faith, hope, and love – This is what we cry for. Oh, teach us how to live. 5 of 5

You may stand for silent prayer as the Bell is rung…

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