HEAVEN CHRISTS PROMISES FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER Together Growing

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HEAVEN, CHRIST’S PROMISES FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER Together: Growing, Caring, Sharing in God’s Love

HEAVEN, CHRIST’S PROMISES FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER Together: Growing, Caring, Sharing in God’s Love

WELCOME TO THIS FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER. The Power. Point presentation will give you all

WELCOME TO THIS FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER. The Power. Point presentation will give you all you need to say at home this morning prayer. For the Song, just click on the title, and the weblink will open it directly in your computer. Watch the video in full screen, then come back to this presentation. The Psalm can be read by two people or two groups of people if you want. You may start by lighting a candle.

We stand before throne of God, with countless crowds, All from every nation and

We stand before throne of God, with countless crowds, All from every nation and race, tribe and language.

(Time of quiet to be in presence of the Lord)

(Time of quiet to be in presence of the Lord)

O Lord, open our lips, All and our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

O Lord, open our lips, All and our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Your faithful servants bless you, All they make known the glory of your kingdom.

Your faithful servants bless you, All they make known the glory of your kingdom.

SONG ‘Victory is yours’

SONG ‘Victory is yours’

The people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light: All on those dwelling

The people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light: All on those dwelling in the shadow of death, a light has dawned.

God has swallowed up on this mountain the veil spread over all nations: All

God has swallowed up on this mountain the veil spread over all nations: All He has swallowed up death for ever.

O death, where is your victory? All O death, where is your sting?

O death, where is your victory? All O death, where is your sting?

Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit: All Blessed be God for ever!

Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit: All Blessed be God for ever!

The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; let us pray

The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind.

All As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the

All As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire with love for you; now and for ever. Amen.

THE WORD OF GOD The book of the promises

THE WORD OF GOD The book of the promises

PSALM (Good News Version) Psalm 51

PSALM (Good News Version) Psalm 51

Be merciful to me, O God, because of your constant love. Because of your

Be merciful to me, O God, because of your constant love. Because of your great mercy wipe away my sins! 2 Wash away all my evil and make me clean from my sin!

3 I recognize my faults; I am always conscious of my sins. 4 I

3 I recognize my faults; I am always conscious of my sins. 4 I have sinned against you—only against you— and done what you consider evil.

So you are right in judging me; you are justified in condemning me. 5

So you are right in judging me; you are justified in condemning me. 5 I have been evil from the day I was born; from the time I was conceived, I have been sinful.

6 Sincerity and truth are what you require; fill my mind with your wisdom.

6 Sincerity and truth are what you require; fill my mind with your wisdom. 7 Remove my sin, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.

8 Let me hear the sounds of joy and gladness; and though you have

8 Let me hear the sounds of joy and gladness; and though you have crushed me and broken me, I will be happy once again. 9 Close your eyes to my sins and wipe out all my evil.

10 Create a pure heart in me, O God, and put a new and

10 Create a pure heart in me, O God, and put a new and loyal spirit in me. 11 Do not banish me from your presence; do not take your holy spirit away from me.

12 Give me again the joy that comes from your salvation, and make me

12 Give me again the joy that comes from your salvation, and make me willing to obey you. 13 Then I will teach sinners your commands, and they will turn back to you.

14 Spare my life, O God, and save me, and I will gladly proclaim

14 Spare my life, O God, and save me, and I will gladly proclaim your righteousness. 15 Help me to speak, Lord, and I will praise you.

16 You do not want sacrifices, or I would offer them; you are not

16 You do not want sacrifices, or I would offer them; you are not pleased with burnt offerings. 17 My sacrifice is a humble spirit, O God; you will not reject a humble and repentant heart.

18 O God, be kind to Zion and help her; rebuild the walls of

18 O God, be kind to Zion and help her; rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. 19 Then you will be pleased with proper sacrifices and with our burnt offerings; and bulls will be sacrificed on your altar.

Glory to the Father, by the Son, in the Holy Spirit, as it was

Glory to the Father, by the Son, in the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Or: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.

Take away, good Lord, the sin that corrupts us; give us the sorrow that

Take away, good Lord, the sin that corrupts us; give us the sorrow that heals and the joy that praises and restore by grace your own image within us, that we may take our place among your people, in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

READING (News International Reader Version) Follow a Reading Plan of your choice: https: //www.

READING (News International Reader Version) Follow a Reading Plan of your choice: https: //www. biblegateway. com/reading-plans/ or read the verses on the next slide.

12 Don’t let sin rule your body, which is going to die; don’t obey

12 Don’t let sin rule your body, which is going to die; don’t obey its evil desires. 13 Don’t give any part of yourself to serve sin; don’t let any part of yourself be used to do evil. Instead, give yourselves to God: you have been brought from death to life, so give every part of yourself to God to do what is right. (Romans 6. 12 -13; NIr. V)

I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Lord God, All

I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Lord God, All then convert and live. Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise, All Truly, I say to you: whoever believes has eternal life. Glory to the Father, by the Son, in the Holy Spirit: All I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Lord God, then convert and live.

PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD -For our family, friends and all whom we love -For

PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD -For our family, friends and all whom we love -For the day and its tasks

For your servants who are suffering for your sake, that they may keep their

For your servants who are suffering for your sake, that they may keep their faith and receive your peace.

(We offer ourselves to the Lord)

(We offer ourselves to the Lord)

All Father God, in Christ you have received us as your sons and daughters,

All Father God, in Christ you have received us as your sons and daughters, joined us in one fellowship with the saints, and made us citizens of your kingdom; by his light, dispel the darkness of our hearts and make us ready to enter your kingdom, where songs of praise for ever sound. We pray you through Jesus Christ. our Lord Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER As our Saviour taught us, so we pray with confidence:

THE LORD’S PRAYER As our Saviour taught us, so we pray with confidence:

(Modern Version) (Traditional Version) Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name; Your kingdom

(Modern Version) (Traditional Version) 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. And 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. Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

SONG ‘Because of you’

SONG ‘Because of you’

SENDING OUT May Christ, who has opened the kingdom of heaven: All bring us

SENDING OUT May Christ, who has opened the kingdom of heaven: All bring us to reign with him in glory. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord. All Thanks be to God.

Let us bless the Lord. All Thanks be to God.

Some material in the service is © The Archbishops’ Council 2000, 2002, 2006

Some material in the service is © The Archbishops’ Council 2000, 2002, 2006