2. Welcome to Victoria Methodist Church 24 November 2013

4. 38 StF ALL Wa wa wa Emimimo, CANTOR Emioloye. ALL Wa wa wa Alagbara, CANTOR Alagbarameta. ALL Wao, wao, wao. CANTOR Emimimo.

5. ALL Come, O Holy Spirit, come, CANTOR Holy Spirit come. ALL Come, almighty Spirit, come, CANTOR almighty Spirit, come. ALL Come, come, come. CANTOR O Spirit, come. Anonymous translated by I-to Loh Reproduced from Singing the Faith Electronic Words Edition, number 38 Words:

6. Opening Responses Leader: Creator of the cosmos, of eternity and time: ALL:be with us in this time. Leader: Saviour of the world, healer of the nations: ALL:be with us in this place.

7. Leader: Breath of all that lives, of people near and far: ALL:stir within our lives. Leader: Maker-Spirit-Son, God of here and now: ALL:be present in our worship, that we may find new ways to be present in your world.

8. 705 StF 1It is God who holds the nations in the hollow of his hand; it is God whose light is shining in the darkness of the land; it is God who builds the City on the Rock and not on sand: may the living God be praised!

9. 2It is God whose purpose summons us to use the present hour; who recalls us to our senses when a nation's life turns sour; in the discipline of freedom we shall know God's saving power: may the living God be praised!

10. 3When a thankful nation, looking back, has cause to celebrate those who win our admiration by their service to the state; when self-giving is a measure of the greatness of the great: may the living God be praised!

11. 4God reminds us every sunrise that the world is ours on lease: for the sake of life tomorrow may our love for it increase; may all races live together, share its riches, be at peace: may the living God be praised! Fred Pratt Green (1903–2000) Reproduced from Singing the Faith Electronic Words Edition, number 705 Words: © 1977, Stainer & Bell Ltd, 23 Gruneisen Road, London N3 1DZ

12. Prayer Reading: Luke 4 v 16 - 21

13. 701 StF 1Heaven shall not wait for the poor to lose their patience, the scorned to smile, the despised to find a friend: Jesus is Lord; he has championed the unwanted; in him injustice confronts its timely end.

14. 2Heaven shall not wait for the rich to share their fortunes, the proud to fall, the élite to tend the least: Jesus is Lord; he has shown the master's privilege — to kneel and wash servants' feet before they feast.

15. 3Heaven shall not wait for the dawn of great ideas, thoughts of compassion divorced from cries of pain: Jesus is Lord; he has married word and action; his cross and company make his purpose plain.

16. 4Heaven shall not wait for triumphant Hallelujahs, when earth has passed and we reach another shore: Jesus is Lord in our present imperfection; his power and love are for now, and then for evermore. John L. Bell (b. 1949) and Graham Maule (b. 1958)

30. God asks, “Who will go for me? Who will extend my reach? And who, when few will listen, will prophecy and preach?

31. And who, when few bid welcome, will offer all they know? And who, when few dare follow, will walk the road I show?

33. 717 StF 1We do not hope to ease our minds by simple answers, shifted blame, while Christ is homeless, hungry, poor, and we are rich who bear his name. As long as justice is a dream and human dignity denied, we stand with Christ; disturb us still till every need is satisfied.

34. 2We cannot ask to live at peace in comfort and security while Christ is tried in Pilate’s hall and drags his cross to Calvary. As long as hatred stifles truth and freedom is betrayed by fear, we stand with Christ; give us no peace till his peace reigns in triumph here.

35. 3We will not pray to be preserved from any depth of agony while Christ’s despairing cry rings out: God, why have you abandoned me? As long as we have hope to share of life renewed beyond the pain, we stand with Christ all through the night till Easter morning dawns again. Marnie Barrell (b. 1952) The last line of each verse is repeated. Reproduced from Singing the Faith Electronic Words Edition, number 717 Words: © Marnie Barrell

36. Reading: Amos 5 v 18 – 24 Reflection Introduction to Prayer Stations

37. 779 StF Holy, holy, holy. With joy my heart adores you! My heart cries out to worship you: holy are you, Lord!

39. 38 StF ALL Wa wa wa Emimimo, CANTOR Emioloye. ALL Wa wa wa Alagbara, CANTOR Alagbarameta. ALL Wao, wao, wao. CANTOR Emimimo.

40. ALL Come, O Holy Spirit, come, CANTOR Holy Spirit come. ALL Come, almighty Spirit, come, CANTOR almighty Spirit, come. ALL Come, come, come. CANTOR O Spirit, come. Anonymous translated by I-to Loh Reproduced from Singing the Faith Electronic Words Edition, number 38 Words:

41. Reading from Lamentations

42. 693 StF 1Beauty for brokenness, hope for despair, Lord, in your suffering world this is our prayer. Bread for the children, justice, joy, peace, sunrise to sunset, your kingdom increase!

43. 2Shelter for fragile lives, cures for their ills, work for all people, trade for their skills; land for the dispossessed, rights for the weak, voices to plead the cause of those who can't speak.

44. God of the poor, friend of the weak, give us compassion we pray: melt our cold hearts, let tears fall like rain; come, change our love from a spark to a flame.

45. 3Refuge from cruel wars, havens from fear, cities for sanctuary, freedoms to share. Peace to the killing-fields, scorched earth to green, Christ for the bitterness, his cross for the pain.

46. 4Rest for the ravaged earth, oceans and streams plundered and poisoned — our future, our dreams. Lord, end our madness, carelessness, greed; make us content with the things that we need.

47. God of the poor, friend of the weak, give us compassion we pray: melt our cold hearts, let tears fall like rain; come, change our love from a spark to a flame.

48. 5Lighten our darkness, breathe on this flame until your justice burns brightly again; until the nations learn of your ways, seek your salvation and bring you their praise.

49. God of the poor, friend of the weak, give us compassion we pray: melt our cold hearts, let tears fall like rain; come, change our love from a spark to a flame. Graham Kendrick (b. 1950)

50. Responses for Prayers of Intercession Leader: God of the poor ALL: Come, change our love from a spark to a flame.

51. Silence

52. 712 StF 1Put peace into each other's hands and like a treasure hold it, protect it like a candle-flame, with tenderness enfold it. 2Put peace into each other's hands with loving expectation; be gentle in your words and ways, in touch with God's creation.

53. 3Put peace into each other's hands like bread we break for sharing; look people warmly in the eye: our life is meant for caring.

54. 5Put Christ into each other's hands, he is love's deepest measure; in love make peace, give peace a chance, and share it like a treasure. Fred Kaan (1929–2009) Reproduced from Singing the Faith Electronic Words Edition, number 712 Words: © 1989, Stainer & Bell Ltd, 23 Gruneisen Road, London N3 1DZ

55. Responsive Version of Lord’s Prayer Our Father in heaven, remind us that you are parent to all your children, whoever they are or wherever they come from, Hallowed be your name.

56. Your Kingdom come, establishing peace and justice, hope and life for all peoples, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread disturb us into an awareness of the needs of others.

57. Forgive us our sin, our pride and also our prejudice, As we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation especially keep our hearts and minds open to see the good in others;

58. Deliver us from evil, For the kingdom - just and true, the power - gentle and fair, and the glory - shot through with the colours of love, are yours, for ever and ever. Amen

59. 713 StF 1Show me how to stand for justice: how to work for what is right, how to challenge false assumptions, how to walk within the light. May I learn to share more freely in a world so full of greed, showing your immense compassion by the life I choose to lead.

60. 2Teach my heart to treasure mercy, whether given or received — for my need has not diminished since the day I first believed: let me seek no satisfaction boasting of what I have done, but rejoice that I am pardoned and accepted in your Son.

61. 3Gladly I embrace a lifestyle modelled on your living word, in humility submitting to the truth which I have heard. Make me conscious of your presence every day in all I do: by your Spirit's gracious prompting may I learn to walk with you. Martin Leckebusch (b. 1962) Reproduced from Singing the Faith Electronic Words Edition, number 713 Words: © 1999, Kevin Mayhew Ltd, Buxhall, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 3BW Used by permission.

62. Blessing: May the blessing of the God who swells the grain go with us. May the blessing of the Son who breaks the bread go with us. And may the blessing of the Spirit who quickens new life within us inspire us to share bread both globally and locally till all may eat their fill and have enough. And the people said: AMEN