THE WORD OF GOD THURSDAY EVENING PRAYER Together

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

WELCOME TO OUR THURSDAY 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)

Speak, Lord, All for your servant is listening.

SONG/HYMN Modern Song: ‘Your Word’ Traditional Hymn: ‘Trust His Word’

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 from within them.

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!

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 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

PSALM (Good News Version) Psalm 84

How I love your Temple, LORD Almighty! 2 How I want to be there! I long to be in the LORD's Temple. With my whole being I sing for joy to the living God.

3 Even the sparrows have built a nest, and the swallows have their own home; they keep their young near your altars, LORD Almighty, my king and my God.

4 How happy are those who live in your Temple, always singing praise to you. 5 How happy are those whose strength comes from you, who are eager to make the pilgrimage to Mount Zion.

6 As they pass through the dry valley of Baca, it becomes a place of springs; the autumn rain fills it with pools. 7 They grow stronger as they go; they will see the God of gods on Zion.

8 Hear my prayer, LORD God Almighty. Listen, O God of Jacob! 9 Bless our king, O God, the king you have chosen.

One day spent in your Temple is better than a thousand anywhere else; I would rather stand at the gate of the house of my God than live in the homes of the wicked. 10

The LORD is our protector and glorious king, blessing us with kindness and honour. 11

He does not refuse any good thing to those who do what is right. 12 LORD Almighty, how happy are those who trust in you!

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.

Lord God sustain us in this vale of tears with the vision of your grace and glory, that, strengthened by the bread of life, we may come to your eternal dwelling place; in the power of Jesu 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.

67 “You don’t want to leave also, do you? ” Jesus asked the 12 disciples. 68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, who can we go to? You have the words of eternal life. (John 6. 67 -68; NIr. V)

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 -For the Church and her mission

For all preachers and teachers, that through the word proclaimed and shared, your Church may grow in holiness and discipleship.

(We offer ourselves to the Lord)

All Merciful God, you give us your Word that we may learn the story of your love and daily grow into the likeness of your Son. Help us learn that we are your people, and that you will always be our God. We pray you through our Lord Jesus Christ. 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: ‘Speak the Word’ Traditional Hymn: ‘Standing on the promises’

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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