THE WORD OF GOD MONDAY MORNING PRAYER Together

THE WORD OF GOD MONDAY MORNING PRAYER Together: Growing, Caring, Sharing in God’s Love

WELCOME TO OUR MONDAY 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. It has not always been possible to find traditional hymns with lyrics on the screen, and some have just to be listened to. 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 a candle.

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

O God, your Word is a lantern to our feet, All and a light to our path.

SONG/HYMN Modern Song: ‘Speak, O Lord’ Trad. Hymn: ‘The Bible, the Word of God, is living’

How sweet are your words to the taste, All sweeter than honey to the mouth.

How precious are your commands for our life, All more than the finest gold in our hands.

Heaven and earth will pass: All but your words, O Lord, will never pass.

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 68 part 1

God rises up and scatters his enemies. Those who hate him run away in defeat. 2 As smoke is blown away, so he drives them off; as wax melts in front of the fire, so do the wicked perish in God's presence.

3 But the righteous are glad and rejoice in his presence; they are happy and shout for joy. 4 Sing to God, sing praises to his name; prepare a way for him who rides on the clouds. His name is the LORD—be glad in his presence!

5 God, who lives in his sacred Temple, cares for orphans and protects widows. 6 He gives the lonely a home to live in and leads prisoners out into happy freedom, but rebels will have to live in a desolate land.

7 O God, when you led your people, when you marched across the desert, 8 the earth shook, and the sky poured down rain, because of the coming of the God of Sinai, the coming of the God of Israel.

9 You caused abundant rain to fall and restored your worn-out land; 10 your people made their home there; in your goodness you provided for the poor

11 The Lord gave the command, and many women carried the news: 12 “Kings and their armies are running away!” The women at home divided what was captured: 13 figures of doves covered with silver, whose wings glittered with fine gold (…)

With his many thousands of mighty chariots the Lord comes from Sinai into the holy place. 18 He goes up to the heights, taking many captives with him; he receives gifts from rebellious people. The LORD God will live there. 17

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.

Compassionate God, as you know each star you have created, so you know the secrets of every heart; in your loving mercy, bring to your table all who are fearful and broken, all who are wounded and needy, that our hungers may be satisfied in the city of your peace; through Jesus Christ who is our peace. 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.

12 The word of God is alive and active. It is sharper than any sword that has two edges. It cuts deep enough to separate soul from spirit. It can separate bones from joints. It judges the thoughts and purposes of the heart. (Hebrews 4. 12; NIr. V)

You are my refuge and my shield, Lord, All I have put my hope in your Word. O God, whose word I praise: All in God I trust and I am not afraid. Glory to the Father, by the Son, in the Holy Spirit: All You are my refuge and my shield, Lord; I have put my hope in your Word.

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

For those who translate the Bible, that through their work and skill, you word may go forth to the ends of the earth.

(We offer ourselves to the Lord)

All Our Lord God, thank you for your guidance through the Scriptures. Help us to regularly search your word to gain more insight as to who you are and more understanding of your will. Give us an increasing desire to read, obey, and find nourishment through the Bible. We pray you in Jesus’ name. 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: ‘Show us Christ’ Traditional Hymn: ‘Word of God’

SENDING OUT Blessed are those who hear your Word, O Lord, and obey it: All because your words are Spirit and they are life.

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

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