THE WORD OF GOD THURSDAY MORNING PRAYER Together

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

WELCOME TO OUR THURSDAY 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: ‘My lighthouse’ Traditional Hymn: ‘How firm a foundation’

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 34 part 1

I will always thank the LORD; I will never stop praising him. 2 I will praise him for what he has done; may all who are oppressed listen and be glad!

3 Proclaim with me the LORD's greatness; let us praise his name together! 4 I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me; he freed me from all my fears.

5 The oppressed look to him and are glad; they will never be disappointed. 6 The helpless call to him, and he answers; he saves them from all their troubles. 7 His angel guards those who honour the LORD and rescues them from danger.

8 Find out for yourself how good the LORD is. Happy are those who find safety with him. 9 Honour the LORD, all his people those who obey him have all they need, 10 those who obey the LORD lack nothing good.

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.

Send your holy angels to watch over us, O God, that on our lips will be found your truth and in our hearts your love; so we may ever taste your goodness in the land of the living; through 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.

14 Do everything without complaining or arguing. 15 Then you will be pure and without blame. You will be children of God without fault among sinful and evil people. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky. 16 You will shine as you hold on tight to the word of life. (Philippians 2. 14 -16 a; NIr. V)

The law of the Lord is perfect, All refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy: All making wise the simple. Glory to the Father, by the Son, in the Holy Spirit: All The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul.

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: ‘Word of life’ Trad. Hymn: ‘What a wonderful change in my living’

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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