THE WORD OF GOD WEDNESDAY MORNING PRAYER Together

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

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

WELCOME TO OUR WEDNESDAY MORNING SERVICE. This Power. Point presentation will give you all

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. 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)

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

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

SONG/HYMN Modern Song: ‘Every Promise’ Traditional Hymn: ‘Speak the word, Lord’

SONG/HYMN Modern Song: ‘Every Promise’ Traditional Hymn: ‘Speak the word, Lord’

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

THE WORD OF GOD A light on our path

PSALM (Good News Version) Psalm 75

PSALM (Good News Version) Psalm 75

We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks to you! We proclaim

We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks to you! We proclaim how great you are and tell of the wonderful things you have done.

2 “I have set a time for judgment, ” says God, “and I will

2 “I have set a time for judgment, ” says God, “and I will judge with fairness. 3 Though every living creature tremble and the earth itself be shaken, I will keep its foundations firm.

I tell the wicked not to be arrogant; 5 I tell them to stop

I tell the wicked not to be arrogant; 5 I tell them to stop their boasting. ” 4

Judgment does not come from the east or from the west, from the north

Judgment does not come from the east or from the west, from the north or from the south; 7 it is God who is the judge, condemning some and acquitting others. 6

The LORD holds a cup in his hand, filled with the strong wine of

The LORD holds a cup in his hand, filled with the strong wine of his anger. He pours it out, and all the wicked drink it; they drink it down to the last drop. 8

But I will never stop speaking of the God of Jacob or singing praises

But I will never stop speaking of the God of Jacob or singing praises to him. 10 He will break the power of the wicked, but the power of the righteous will be increased. 9

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.

Judge of all the earth, restrain the ambition of the proud and establish among

Judge of all the earth, restrain the ambition of the proud and establish among us the reign of the Messiah, who drained for us the cup of judgement and is alive with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. 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.

24 “So then, everyone who hears my words and puts them into practice is

24 “So then, everyone who hears my words and puts them into practice is like a wise man. He builds his house on the rock. 25 The rain comes down. The water rises. The winds blow and beat against that house. But it does not fall. It is built on the rock. (Matthew 7. 24 -25; NIr. V)

You are my refuge and my shield, Lord, All I have put my hope

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

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

For those who interpret the Scriptures, biblical scholars and theologians, that more light and

For those who interpret the Scriptures, biblical scholars and theologians, that more light and truth may break forth from your word.

(We offer ourselves to the Lord)

(We offer ourselves to the Lord)

All Merciful God, teach us to be faithful in change and in uncertainty, that

All Merciful God, teach us to be faithful in change and in uncertainty, that trusting in your word and obeying your will, we may enter the unfailing joy of Jesus Christ our Lord. 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: ‘Thy Word’ Traditional Hymn: ‘Lord, Thy Word abideth’

SONG/HYMN Modern Song: ‘Thy Word’ Traditional Hymn: ‘Lord, Thy Word abideth’

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