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Candlemas
30th January 2022

What follows is a worship service which, I pray, you can participate in at a time(s) that are convenient to you. This 'service' will take about forty five (45) minutes.

I pray that you will feel called to ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE in this service.

The text that is in reguar typeface (that is what you are reading at the moment) is to be read quietly, while the text that is in bold face (like you are reading right now) is meant to be read aloud.

Opening Hymn:

 

Let us continue by watching, and please do feel free to sing or read aloud the lyrics, as we commence our praise and thanksgiving.

When you are ready - click the "play" button on the video window, below:

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The Pewsheet:

Call to Worship:

We meet in the name of God,

Creator of the universe,

source of true humanity,

mother and father of all. Amen.

 

We meet in the name of Jesus,

Word made flesh,
saviour of fallen humanity, lover of all. Amen.

 

We meet in the name of the Holy Spirit,

Lord and giver of life,
midwife of new humanity,
inspirer of all. Amen.

An Assurance of Forgiveness

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00:00 / 00:18

The Sentence for the Day

 

One thing I have asked of the Lord, which I long for, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on your beauty O Lord and to seek you in your temple.

The Prayer for the Day (Collect)

 

Let us pray together.

God, infinite in purpose, faithful watchers in the temple welcomed Christ to the Father’s house, glimpsed the glory and the passion to come. Give us the faith to wait and watch for you. Give us the perception to recognise you. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, n the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.     Amen.

A reading from The Old Testament

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Malachi 3:1-4
00:00 / 01:38

A reading from The New Testament

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Hebrews 2:14-18
00:00 / 01:34

Pause for a moment of silent reflection.

The Gradual Hymn

 

Let us continue by watching, and please do feel free to join in singing another wonderful hymn.

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The Gospel Reading, Luke 2:22-40 (Presentation of Jesus)

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Luke 2:22-40
00:00 / 03:59
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Listen to the sermon:
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00:00 / 08:50

or, if you prefer, you can read to the sermon, below:

Pause and Reflect

 

Just take a moment now to pause. Bow your head, close your eyes.
 

Allow these words of Holy Scripture and this interpretation of them today speak to you.

An Affirmation of Our Faith
 

Let us affirm our faith by listening as "The Apostles Creed" is read to us.
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00:00 / 01:03

 ... and now ... let us pray for the Church and for the World, giving thanks for God's goodness.

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The Lord's Prayer

 

Remembering that we are confident to pray this day, and every day, because Jesus Christ has taught us:
 

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.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever.   Amen.

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Let us conclude our prayers by praying together and aloud:

 

God of mercy,
you have given us grace to pray with one heart and one voice,
and have promised to hear the prayers
of two or three who agree in your name,
fulfil now, we pray,
the prayers and longings of your people
as may be best for us and for your kingdom.
Grant us in this world to know your truth,
and in the world to come to see your glory. Amen.

The Blessing

 

The blessing of Almighty God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit,

be with you and all of those whom you love,

on this day and forever more.

A Closing Hymn

 

Let us continue with our closing hymn and please do feel free to sing along with another great hymn of hope and joy.

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Dismissal

 

Go now to love and serve The Lord,

Go in peace.

 

Amen, we go in the name of Christ.

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