Morning Service Sunday 11 August 2024

Welcome and Intimations

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

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.
And 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.

CH4 137 All Things Bright and Beautiful

1. All things bright and beautiful,
   all creatures great and small,
   all things wise and wonderful,
   the Lord God made them all.
   

1. Each little flow’r that opens,
   each little bird that sings,
   He made their glowing colors,
   He made their tiny wings.
   

   All things bright and beautiful,
   all creatures great and small,
   all things wise and wonderful,
   the Lord God made them all.
   

2. The purple-headed mountain,
   the river running by,
   the sunset, and the morning
   that brightens up the sky;
   

   All things bright and beautiful,
   all creatures great and small,
   all things wise and wonderful,
   the Lord God made them all.
   

3. The cold wind in the winter,
   the pleasant summer sun,
   the ripe fruits in the garden,
   He made them, ev’ry one.
   

   All things bright and beautiful,
   all creatures great and small,
   all things wise and wonderful,
   the Lord God made them all.
   

4. He gave us eyes to see them,
   and lips that we might tell
   how great is God Almighty,
   who has made all things well.
   

   All things bright and beautiful,
   all creatures great and small,
   all things wise and wonderful,
   the Lord God made them all.
   

1. Psalm 8
2. Psalm 104:1-26

Our God Is a Great Big God — Holiday Club Song

1. Our God is a great big God
   Our God is a great big God
   Our God is a great big God
   And He holds us in His hands
   And He holds us in His hands
   

   He’s higher than a skyscraper
   He’s deeper than a submarine
   He’s wider than the universe
   And beyond my wildest dreams
   He’s known me and He’s loved me
   Since before the world began
   How wonderful to be a part of
   God’s amazing plan
   

   Our God is a great big God
   Our God is a great big God
   Our God is a great big God
   And He holds us in His hands
   And He holds us in His hands
   

   He’s higher than a skyscraper
   He’s deeper than a submarine
   He’s wider than the universe
   And beyond my wildest dreams
   He’s known me and He’s loved me
   Since before the world began
   How wonderful to be a part of
   God’s amazing plan
   

   Our God is a great big God
   Our God is a great big God
   Our God is a great big God
   And He holds us in His hands
   And He holds us in His hands
   And He holds us in His hands
   

   And He holds us in His hands
   And He holds us in His hands
   And He holds us in His hands
   And He holds us in His hands
   

2001 Vineyard Worship UK & Ireland

Meditation

CH4 155 Think of a World without Any Flowers

1. Think of a world without any flowers,
   Think of a world without any trees,
   Think of a sky without any sunshine,
   Think of the air without any breeze.
   We thank You, Lord,
   for flowers and trees and sunshine,
   We thank You, Lord,
   and praise Your holy name.
   

2. Think of a world without any animals,
   Think of a field without any herd,
   Think of a stream without any fishes,
   Think of a dawn without any bird.
   We thank You, Lord,
   for all Your living creatures,
   We thank You, Lord
   and praise Your holy name.
   

3. Think of a world without any people,
   Think of a street with no-one living there,
   Think of a town without any houses,
   No-one to love and nobody to care.
   We thank You, Lord
   for families and friendships,
   We thank You, Lord,
   and praise Your holy name.
   

© 1969 Stainer & Bell Ltd.

Offering

Prayer of Intercession

God, You Spin the Whirling Planets

Tune: Ebenezer

1. God You spin the whirling planets
   Fill the seas and spread the plain
   Mold the mountains fashion blossoms
   Call forth sunshine wind and rain
   We created in your image
   Would a true reflection be
   Of Your justice grace and mercy
   And the truth that makes us free
   

2. You have called us to be faithful
   In our life and ministry
   We respond in grateful worship
   Joined in one community
   When we blur Your gracious image
   Focus us and make us whole
   Healed and strengthened as Your people
   We move onward toward Your goal
   

3. God Your will is still creating
   Calling us to life made new
   Now reveal to us fresh vistas
   Where there's work to dare and do
   Keep us clear of all distortion
   Fashion us with loving care
   Thus new creatures in Your image
   We'll proclaim Christ everywhere
   

1980 Jane Parker Huber.

Blessing