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MORNING WORSHIP

Date: Sunday 2 August 2026

Leader: Alison Faulkner

Order of Service

Welcome

Call to Worship

Hymn: Singing the Faith: 25

  • 1

  • God is here! As we his people
    meet to offer praise and prayer,
    may we find in fuller measure
    what it is in Christ we share.
    Here, as in the world around us,
    all our varied skills and arts
    wait the coming of the Spirit
    into open minds and hearts.

  • 2

  • Here are symbols to remind us
    of our lifelong need of grace;
    here are table, font, and pulpit;
    here the cross has central place.
    Here in honesty of preaching,
    here in silence, as in speech,
    here, in newness and renewal,
    God the Spirit comes to each.

  • 3

  • Here our children find a welcome
    in the Shepherd’s flock and fold,
    here as bread and wine are taken,
    Christ sustains us, as of old.
    Here the servants of the Servant
    seek in worship to explore
    what it means in daily living
    to believe and to adore.

  • 4

  • Lord of all, of Church and Kingdom,
    in an age of change and doubt,
    keep us faithful to the gospel,
    help us work your purpose out.
    Here, in this day’s dedication,
    all we have to give, receive:
    we, who cannot live without you,
    we adore you! We believe!

Prayer: Adoration and Confession

Comment: on Predella Pictures

Conversation: with those around

Bible reading: Psalm 23: A Psalm of David

Hymn: Singing the Faith: 481

  • 1

  • The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want;
    he makes me lie in pastures green,
    he leads me by the still, still waters,
    his goodness restores my soul.
    ****And I will trust in you alone,
    ****and I will trust in you alone,
    ****for your endless mercy follows me,
    ****your goodness will lead me home.

  • 2

  • He guides my ways in righteousness,
    and he anoints my head with oil;
    and my cup it overflows with joy,
    I feast on his pure delights.
    ****And I will trust in you alone,
    ****and I will trust in you alone,
    ****for your endless mercy follows me,
    ****your goodness will lead me home.

  • 3

  • And though I walk the darkest path
    I will not fear the evil one,
    for you are with me, and your rod and staff
    are the comfort I need to know.
    ****And I will trust in you alone,
    ****and I will trust in you alone,
    ****for your endless mercy follows me,
    ****your goodness will lead me home.

Comment

Bible reading: 1 Kings 17: 8-16

Hymn: Singing the Faith: 36

  • 1

  • There’s a quiet understanding
    when we’re gathered in the Spirit,
    it’s a promise that he gives us,
    when we gather in his name.
    There’s a love we feel in Jesus,
    there’s a manna that he feeds us,
    it’s a promise that he gives us,
    when we gather in his name.

  • 2

  • And we know when we’re together,
    sharing love and understanding,
    that our brothers and our sisters
    feel the oneness that he brings.
    Thank you, thank you, thank you, Jesus,
    for the way you love and feed us,
    for the many ways you lead us;
    thank you, thank you, Lord;
    thank you, thank you, Lord.

Reflection

Comment

Bible reading: Mark 10: 13-15

Baptism: of Elijah Jacob Faulkner

Hymn: Singing the Faith: 539

  • 1

  • On this Baptism day, God we thank you
    for the water, new life and call.
    For this child given life by your Spirit
    the potential offered to us all.
    ****Praise the Father! Praise the Spirit!
    ****Praise the Son on this Baptismal Day!
    ****For the gift of life is precious;
    ****so, we worship God today.

  • 2

  • We baptize in response to our maker,
    who has promised to be our guide.
    We rejoice for new life God has given
    and his pledge to travel by our side.
    ****Praise the Father! Praise the Spirit!
    ****Praise the Son on this Baptismal Day!
    ****For the gift of life is precious;
    ****so, we worship God today.

  • 3

  • Lord we praise you for Jesus our Saviour,
    for your love that he showed on earth,
    how he offers us life by his Spirit
    showing us the way to our new birth.
    ****Praise the Father! Praise the Spirit!
    ****Praise the Son on this Baptismal Day!
    ****For the gift of life is precious;
    ****so, we worship God today.

Prayer: Intercession

Chat: with children: Favourite picture of the five

Hymn: Singing the Faith: 465

  • 1

  • Guide me, O thou great Jehovah,
    pilgrim through this barren land;
    I am weak, but thou art mighty;
    hold me with thy powerful hand:
    Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven,
    feed me now and evermore;
    feed me now and evermore.

  • 2

  • Open thou the crystal fountain
    whence the healing stream shall flow;
    let the fiery, cloudy pillar
    lead me all my journey through:
    strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
    be thou still my strength and shield;
    be thou still my strength and shield.

  • 3

  • When I tread the verge of Jordan
    bid my anxious fears subside;
    death of death, and hell’s destruction,
    land me safe on Canaan’s side:
    songs of praises, songs of praises,
    I will ever give to thee;
    I will ever give to thee.

Benediction

Grace

  • The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
    And the love of God
    And the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
    Be with us all evermore
    Amen