St Pauls Church Wibsey WEDNESDAY MORNING PRAYER CREATION
St Paul’s Church, Wibsey WEDNESDAY MORNING PRAYER CREATION TIME WELCOME TO YOUR CHURCH Together: Growing, Caring, Sharing in God’s Love
WELCOME TO OUR WEDNESDAY MORNING SERVICE. This Power. Point presentation will give you all you need to celebrate at home this service. For the Song/Hymn, just click on the titles, and the weblink will open it directly in your computer. Watch the video in full screen, then come back to this presentation. You have the choice between a modern song or a traditional hymn. The Psalm can be read by two people or two groups of people if you want. You may start by lighting
(Time of quiet to be in presence of the Lord)
Our help is from the Lord, All who made heaven and earth.
SONG/HYMN Modern Song: ‘How majestic’ Traditional Hymn: ‘His eye is on the sparrow’
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth, All and he created all things through Christ.
God in Christ has revealed his glory, All the whole world tells the greatness of his Name.
From the rising of the sun to its setting: All the Lord’s name is greatly to be praised.
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 with one heart and mind.
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 A light on our path
PSALM (Good News Version) Psalm 65. 1 -7
O God, it is right for us to praise you in Zion and keep our promises to you, 2 because you answer prayers. People everywhere will come to you 3 on account of their sins. Our faults defeat us, but you forgive them.
4 Happy are those whom you choose, whom you bring to live in your sanctuary. We shall be satisfied with the good things of your house, the blessings of your sacred Temple.
5 You answer us by giving us victory, and you do wonderful things to save us. People all over the world and across the distant seas trust in you.
6 You set the mountains in place by your strength, showing your mighty power. 7 You calm the roar of the seas and the noise of the waves; you calm the uproar of the peoples.
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.
May the richness of your creation, Lord, and the mystery of your providence lead us to that heavenly city where all peoples will bring their wealth, forsake their sins and find their true joy, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(News International Reader Version) READING Follow a Reading Plan of your choice: https: //www. biblegateway. com/reading-plans/ or read the verses on the next slide.
3 Here is what you must understand. In the last days people will make fun of the truth. They will laugh at it. They will follow their own evil desires (…) 5 Long ago, God’s word brought the heavens into being. His word separated the earth from the waters. And the waters surrounded it. But these people forget things like that on purpose. (2 Peter 3. 3, 5; NIr. V)
The heavens are yours, the earth also is yours: All the world and all that is in it. The earth is full of your creatures: All in wisdom, you have made them all. Glory to the Father, by the Son, in the Holy Spirit: All The heavens are yours, the earth also is yours; the world and all that is in it.
PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD (Present to the Lord all your prayers, for yourself, your loved ones, and the whole world)
For the protection of our planet and those who are engaged in it
(We offer ourselves to the Lord)
All Eternal God, you crown the year with your goodness and you give us the fruits of the earth in their season: grant that we may use them to your glory, for the relief of those in need and for our own well-being; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen.
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 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/HYMN Modern Song: ‘Painter of the sky’ Traditional Hymn: ‘Let all things now living’
SENDING OUT The Lord bless us, and preserve us from all evil: All and keep us in eternal life.
Let us bless the Lord. All Thanks be to God.
Some material in the service is © The Archbishops’ Council 2000, 2002, 2006
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