After Pentecost | Thursday 31 Aug 2023
+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening:
Let your continual mercy, O Lord,
cleanse and defend your Church;
and, because it cannot continue in safety
without your help, protect and govern it
always by your goodness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
“Live a life filled with love,
following the example of Christ.”
(Ephesians 5:2a)
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From Psalms: Psalm 105 | Give Thanks – Sean Dayton
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OT Reading: Exodus 2:23-24 (NLT)
2:23 Years passed, and the king of Egypt died. But the Israelites continued to groan under their burden of slavery. They cried out for help, and their cry rose up to God. God heard their groaning, and he remembered his covenant promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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Hear my cry, Oh Lord – Divine Hymns
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NT Reading: Ephesians 5:1-6 (NLT)
Living in the Light
5:1 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.
Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God’s people. Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.
Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him.
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Jesus Died For Me – Hank Williams (gduwen)
When everything goes wrong And it seems all hope is gone
I remember how my Savior died, He died there on the cross
So this world would not be lost Jesus died for me long ago
Jesus died for me long ago On a hillside far away He was tortured and slain God bless His Holy name Jesus died for me long ago.
What pain He suffered there The Holy One so dear So that you and I could live I’ll try to repay For His sufferin’ on that day Jesus died for me long ago
As He hung there all alone His life’s blood almost gone He never stopped prayin’ for me So I’ll follow all the way And live with Him someday Jesus died for me long ago
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+ Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
+ O God, without whose beauty and goodness our souls are unfed, without whose truth our reason withers: Consecrate our lives to your will, giving us such purity of heart, such depth of faith, and such steadfastness of purpose, that in time we may come to think your own thoughts after you; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
+ O God, of your goodness, give me yourself, for you are enough for me. I can ask for nothing less that is completely to your honor, and if I do ask anything less, I shall always be in want. Only in you I have all. Amen. (Julian of Norwich)
Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch
Be the Life I live
Be the Love I give
+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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