Watchfulness

(words for hymns and bible reading can be found below the order of service)

Welcome and Intimations
Call to Worship
Dedication
MP 50 Be still for the presence of the Lord
Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
MP 673 There is a redeemer
Introduction to Reading
Reading : Luke 12 : 32 – 40
MP 133:  Father I place into your hands
Reflection
Video: Philippa Hanna – Everything is possible
Intercessions
MP 200 Great is thy faithfulness
Benediction

Call to Worship
Lord God Almighty, none is as mighty as you
In all things you are faithful
How happy are the people who worship you with songs
Who live in the light of your kindness

MP 50 Be still for the presence of the Lord

1 Be still, for the presence of the Lord,
the Holy One, is here;
come bow before Him now
with reverence and fear:
in Him no sin is found –
we stand on holy ground.
Be still, for the presence of the Lord,
the Holy One, is here.

2 Be still, for the glory of the Lord
is shining all around
He burns with holy fire,
with splendour He is crowned:
how awesome is the sight –
our radiant King of light!
Be still, for the glory of the Lord
is shining all around.

3 Be still, for the power of the Lord
is moving in this place:
He comes to cleanse and heal,
To minister His grace –
no work too hard for Him.
In faith receive from Him.
Be still, for the power of the Lord
is moving in this place.

MP 673 There is a redeemer

1 There is a Redeemer,
Jesus, God’s own Son,
Precious Lamb of God,
Messiah, Holy One

Chorus
Thank You O my Father,
for giving us Your Son,
and leaving Your Spirit
till the work on earth is done.

2 Jesus, my Redeemer,
name above all names,
precious Lamb of God, Messiah,
O for sinners slain;
Thank You O my Father,….

3 When I stand in glory
I will see His face,
and there I’ll serve my King forever,
in the holy place.
Thank You O my Father, 

Luke 12:32-40 New International Version
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.
Sell your possessions and give to the poor.
Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
“Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can immediately open the door for him.
It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes.
Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them.
It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the middle of the night or toward daybreak.
But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”

MP 133:  Father I place into your hands

1 Father, I place into Your hands
the things that I can’t do.
Father, I place into Your hands
the times that I’ve been through.
Father, I place into Your hands
the way that I should go,
for I know I always can trust You.

2 Father, I place into Your hands
my friends and family.
Father, I place into Your hands
the things that trouble me.
Father, I place into Your hands
the person I would be,
for I know I always can trust You.

3 Father, we love to seek Your face,
we love to hear Your voice.
Father, we love to sing Your praise.
and in Your name rejoice.
Father, we love to walk with You,
and in Your presence rest,
for we know we always can trust You.

4 Father, I want to be with You
and do the things You do.
Father, I want to speak the words
That You are speaking too.
Father, I want to love the ones
that You will draw to You,
for I know that I am one with You.

MP 200 Great is thy faithfulness

1 Great is Thy faithfulness,
O God my Father,
there is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not,
Thy compassions they fail not,
as Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.

Chorus
Great is Thy faithfulness,
great is Thy faithfulness;
morning by morning
new mercies I see;
all I have needed
Thy hand hath provided –
great is Thy faithfulness,
Lord unto me!

 2 Summer and winter,
And springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars
in their courses above,
join with all nature in manifold witness
to Thy great faithfulness,
mercy and love.
Great is Thy faithfulness,……

3 Pardon for sin,
and peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence
to cheer and to guide;
strength for today
and bright hope for tomorrow,
blessing all mine
with ten thousand beside!
Great is Thy faithfulness,……