THE WORD OF GOD SATURDAY EVENING PRAYER Together

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

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

WELCOME TO OUR SATURDAY EVENING SERVICE. This Power. Point presentation will give you all

WELCOME TO OUR SATURDAY EVENING 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)

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

Speak, Lord, All for your servant is listening.

Speak, Lord, All for your servant is listening.

SONG/HYMN Modern Song: ‘Promise keeper’ Traditional Hymn: ‘Not by bread alone’

SONG/HYMN Modern Song: ‘Promise keeper’ Traditional Hymn: ‘Not by bread alone’

The Lord gives wisdom, All from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

The Lord gives wisdom, All from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

Whoever believes in Christ, as Scriptures say, All ‘Rivers of living water will flow

Whoever believes in Christ, as Scriptures say, All ‘Rivers of living water will flow from within them.

If we remain in Christ and his words remain in us: All we can

If we remain in Christ and his words remain in us: All we can ask whatever we wish and it will be done for us.

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!

That this evening may be holy, good and peaceful, let us pray with one

That this evening may be holy, good and peaceful, let us pray with one heart and mind.

All As our evening prayer rises before you, O God, so may your mercy

All As our evening prayer rises before you, O God, so may your mercy come down upon us, to cleanse our hearts and set us free to sing your praise, now and for ever. Amen.

THE WORD OF GOD A light on our path

THE WORD OF GOD A light on our path

PSALM (Good News Version) Psalm 132 part 2

PSALM (Good News Version) Psalm 132 part 2

10 You made a promise to your servant David; do not reject your chosen

10 You made a promise to your servant David; do not reject your chosen king, LORD. 11 You made a solemn promise to David— a promise you will not take back: “I will make one of your sons king, and he will rule after you.

12 If your sons are true to my covenant and to the commands I

12 If your sons are true to my covenant and to the commands I give them, their sons, also, will succeed you for all time as kings. ”

13 The LORD has chosen Zion; he wants to make it his home: 14

13 The LORD has chosen Zion; he wants to make it his home: 14 “This is where I will live forever; this is where I want to rule.

15 I will richly provide Zion with all she needs; I will satisfy her

15 I will richly provide Zion with all she needs; I will satisfy her poor with food. 16 I will bless her priests in all they do, and her people will sing and shout for joy.

17 Here I will make one of David's descendants a great king; here I

17 Here I will make one of David's descendants a great king; here I will preserve the rule of my chosen king.

18 I will cover his enemies with shame, but his kingdom will prosper and

18 I will cover his enemies with shame, but his kingdom will prosper and flourish. ”

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.

Jesus, Son of David, make us a priestly people; clothe us in righteousness, make

Jesus, Son of David, make us a priestly people; clothe us in righteousness, make us fruitful, and give us hearts to shout for joy in your salvation; we pray in the power of the Spirit. Amen.

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

(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.

16 Jesus answered, “What I teach is not my own. It comes from the

16 Jesus answered, “What I teach is not my own. It comes from the one who sent me. 17 Here is how someone can find out whether my teaching comes from God or from me. That person must choose to do what God wants them to do. (John 7. 16 -17; NIr. V)

How can someone stay on the path of salvation? All By living according to

How can someone stay on the path of salvation? All By living according to your Word. Every word of God is without any flaw: All he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Glory to the Father, by the Son, in the Holy Spirit: All How can someone stay on the path of salvation? By living according to your Word.

PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD -For the people met during the day and their needs

PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD -For the people met during the day and their needs -For the Church and her mission

For those who don’t know your Word yet or refuse it, that they may

For those who don’t know your Word yet or refuse it, that they may open their hearts to your salvation by faith in your Son.

(We offer ourselves to the Lord)

(We offer ourselves to the Lord)

All Lord God, you open to us the Scriptures in your Church, and you

All Lord God, you open to us the Scriptures in your Church, and you make yourself known through them. Abide with us, we pray, that, blessed by your royal presence, we may walk with you all the days of our life, and at its end adore you in your glory, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. 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/HYMN Modern Song: ‘Behold the power of his Word’ Traditional Hymn: ‘My heart is

SONG/HYMN Modern Song: ‘Behold the power of his Word’ Traditional Hymn: ‘My heart is hungry, my spirit doth thirst’

SENDING OUT Blessed are those who hear your Word, O Lord, and obey it:

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.

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