Welcome to our service today Welcome to our

Welcome to our service today

Welcome to our th service 11 April Jesus is Good News. CALL TO WORSHIP How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices; together they shout for joy.

Welcome to our th service 11 April Jesus is Good News. When the Lord returns to Zion, they will see it with their own eyes. Burst into songs of joy together, you ruins of Jerusalem, for the Lord has comforted his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem. The Lord will lay bare his holy arm in the sight of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.

Let this song lift our hearts to God In Christ Alone

Jesus is Good News. Time to pray together

BIBLE READING Mark 1: 1 -20 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah the Son of God As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way” “a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord,

BIBLE READING Mark 1: 1 -20 And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. John wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. ”

BIBLE READING Mark 1: 1 -20 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased. ” At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness, and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him. After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come, ” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”

BIBLE READING Mark 1: 1 -20 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me, ” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people. ” At once they left their nets and followed him. When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men followed him.

Rejoice together as we… Enjoy this song from Amini and his family… “Our God is greater…”

A TALK The Good News is all about… “Jesus”

A TALK • What’s a good beginning? • Prophecy from the past • Preparation in the wilderness • Promises fulfilled in Jesus

A TALK • What is “Good News”? • Why is Jesus “Good News”? • Is he “Good News” for everyone? • What next?

Time to Pray • Share your thoughts with God • Led prayers

Respond to God through this song Thank YOU for saving me

Thank you for sharing in our service to-day Jesus is Good News. Our closing prayer May you know God’s blessing this week