1. Morning Worship 3 rd February 2014 Ambassadors for Christ

2. O Lord, open our lips And our mouth shall proclaim your praise

3. As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire with love for you; now and forever. Amen

5. Matthew 28:16-20 New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised The Commissioning of the Disciples 16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’

6. What sort of Ambassador for Jesus Christ are you?

8. Confident in speaking and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ To enable this we will by 2020: Equip and commission 100,000 ambassadors representing Jesus Christ in daily life

13. The Commissioning As a disciple of Jesus Christ here in London where I study, worship, live or work, I commit to being a prayerful and intentional ambassador for the Gospel before God and this congregation.

14. Will you strive to maintain a life of regular Bible reading, prayer and worship? With the help of God and with the encouragement of my church and college community, I will.

15. Will you reflect what it means to be a follower of Christ in all your relationships? With the help of God and with the encouragement of my church and college community, I will.

16. Will you be available during the week through listening, sharing and encouraging in the spirit of the Gospel to bring light, hope and peace? With the help of God and with the encouragement of my church and college community, I will.

17. Will you be attuned to the needs of others who feature in your week- to pray for and share with them the story of your faith? With the help of God and with the encouragement of my church and college community, I will.

18. Will you live in such a way that others will want to know what Christ means to you and, when appropriate, invite others to acknowledge Christ as Lord? With the help of God and with the encouragement of my church and college community, I will.

19. The Commendation On behalf of the Diocese of London and St Mellitus College, I commend to you this work and pledge to you our prayers, encouragement and support….

20. …May the Holy Spirit guide and strengthen you; that in this and in all things you may do God’s will to the service of Jesus Christ. Amen

21. The dismissal Gracious God Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen