Prepare (August 21, 2016)

This blog gives you a glimpse into the upcoming Sunday Gathering. It's an opportunity to read through the passage we'll be studying together, pray through some of the liturgy we'll be using, and listen to a selection of the songs we’ll be singing.

The Lion Roars - 2

SERMON

Tom Thrower will be preaching the second in our series, The Lion Roars, from the book of Amos. Preaching on Amos 3 & 4, Tom will be looking at what these chapters tell us about God's word. 

LITURGY

CALL TO WORSHIP

The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 

The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. 

The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous. 

They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb.

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:7-14)

MUSIC

  • Come Praise and Glorify Our God (Sovereign Grace Music): A call to praise and glorify the God who has shown His grace to us in Christ.

  • Hallelujah What A Saviour: A celebration of the Saviour we have in Jesus Christ, the man of sorrows, who took our pain upon Himself so that we might be healed.

Reflect (August 14, 2016)

Welcome to the Sunday Gathering recap (songs, hymns, liturgy and sermon). This blog gives you an opportunity to reflect on what you heard in the gathering or catch up if you weren’t able to be with us.

*The indented sections are responses read aloud by the congregation during the Gathering.

The Lion Roars 1

CALL TO WORSHIP

Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvellous deeds among all peoples.

Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.

Let all creation rejoice before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in his faithfulness. 
(Based on Psalm 96) 

Song: All Creatures of Our God and King

Song: Made Alive

CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE

Awesome and compassionate God, you have loved us with unfailing, self-giving mercy, but we have not loved you. We constantly turn away from you, thinking our way is best. 

Forgive us for belittling our sin and taking the cross for granted. Remind us that it cost Jesus his life to save us from our sin. 

As you come to us in mercy, we repent in spirit and in truth, admit our sin, and gratefully receive your forgiveness through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Amen.
(Adapted from the Worship Sourcebook) 

Song: Shine Into Our Night

PASSING OF THE PEACE

PREACHING OF THE WORD

Alex Passmore preached the first of our series in Amos, The Lion Roars, looking at Amos 1 & 2 and how we understand judgement. Click here to listen to that sermon.

COMMUNION

Every week we want to respond to what God has done for us in Jesus. One of the great ways he has provided for us to remember the truth of the gospel is giving us communion. As we take the bread and the wine we remember what Jesus has done for us.

POST COMMUNION READING

Jesus’ death brings us life and this meal reminds us that we are fed by Jesus and forgiven because of Jesus.

We rejoice that You have died, rose again, and are now with the Father advocating for us. Amen.

With our money, time, and talent we give generously, knowing that through Your Son, Jesus, You have generously given to us.

We rejoice that You have given everything and we joyfully give everything back to Your care. Amen.

Song: Before The Throne of God Above

Song: Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)

COMMITMENT READING

Heavenly Father, we thank you that you are a good and faithful God, thank you that you are a just God who has taken it upon himself to act against all of the injustice and wrongdoing in this World.

Affirm our faith in the knowledge that Jesus took the judgement we deserved, even whilst we were still sinners, so that we could be made right before God. Help us to rejoice in this truth, knowing our hope is in Christ. Amen.

Song: Cornerstone

BENEDICTION

 To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Peace be with you.
And also with you. 
Amen.
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The Lion Roars

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Prepare (August 14th, 2016)

This blog gives you a glimpse into the upcoming Sunday Gathering. It's an opportunity to read through the passage we'll be studying together, pray through some of the liturgy we'll be using, and listen to a selection of the songs we’ll be singing.

The Lion Roars - 1

SERMON

This week we'll be starting a new sermon series called The Lion Roars. Alex Passmore will kick things off with a look at Amos 1 & 2, exploring how we respond to the idea of judgment.

LITURGY

CONFESSION & ASSURANCE

Awesome and compassionate God, you have loved us with unfailing, self-giving mercy, but we have not loved you. We constantly turn away from you, thinking our way is best.

Forgive us for belittling our sin and taking the cross for granted. Remind us that it cost Jesus his life to save us from our sin.

As you come to us in mercy, we repent in spirit and in truth, admit our sin, and gratefully receive your forgiveness through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Amen

(Adapted from the Worship Sourcebook)

MUSIC

  • Shine Into Our Night (Sovereign Grace Music): A song confessing our need for Christ to shine his light into our darkened hearts.

  • Before The Throne of God Above: A reflection on our standing before God, in Christ. A song praising that we can boldly approach God's throne because of the cross.

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