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Faithful one, whose word is life: come with saving power to free our praise, inspire our prayer and shape our lives for the kingdom of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Welcome

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

He’s higher than a skyscraper, and he’s deeper than a submarine.

He’s wider than the universe and beyond my wildest dreams.

And 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

He’s higher than a skyscraper, and he’s deeper than a submarine.

He’s wider than the universe and beyond my wildest dreams.

And 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

For God so loved the world He gave His only Son L is for the love that He has for me I am the reason He died on the tree

And whoever believes in Him Shall not die, but have eternal life F is for forgiveness and now I am free E is to enjoy being in His company

When I turn my eyes to see What the world can offer m Who alone can be my help?

O lift my eyes from the fears that threaten me And vain hopes to set me free, Who alone can be my help? O lift my eyes.

Lift my eyes, lift my eyes, Lift my eyes beyond the hills To the God who keeps me still, O lift my eyes.

For all worlds are in His hands, Evermore His kingdom stands, Yet He keeps me in His gaze, O lift my eyes

He who watches will not sleep For the Shepherd guards His sheep, None can snatch me from His hand, O lift my eyes.

Lift my eyes, lift my eyes, Lift my eyes beyond the hills To the God who keeps me still, O lift my eyes.

His presence with me as I start on the way, Sustained by His grace in the heat of the day. No evil prevails in His purpose for me Till His face I see.

Lift my eyes, lift my eyes, Lift my eyes beyond the hills To the God who keeps me still, O lift my eyes.

The sacrifice of God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart God will not despise. Let us come to the Lord, who is full of compassion, and acknowledge our transgressions in penitence and faith. cf Psalm 51:17 Invitation to Confession

Jesus Christ, risen Master and triumphant Lord, we come to you in sorrow for our sins, and confess to you our weakness and unbelief. Confession

We have lived by our own strength, and not by the power of your resurrection. In your mercy, forgive us. Lord, hear us and help us. Confession

We have lived by the light of our own eyes, as faithless and not believing. In your mercy, forgive us. Lord, hear us and help us. Confession

We have lived for this world alone, and doubted our home in heaven. In your mercy, forgive us. Lord, hear us and help us. Confession

Almighty God, who in Jesus Christ has given us a kingdom that cannot be destroyed, forgive us our sins, open our eyes to God’s truth, strengthen us to do God's will and give us the joy of his kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Confession

‘Where two or three are gathered together in my name,’ says the Lord, ‘there am I in the midst of them.’ The Peace

Daniel 10(page ????)

Come and see, come and see, Come and see the King of love;

See the purple robe and crown of thorns He wears.

Soldiers mock, rulers sneer, As he lifts the cruel cross; Lone and friendless now He climbs towards the hill.

We worship at Your feet, Where wrath and mercy meet, And a guilty world is washed By love's pure stream.

For us He was made sin, Oh, help me take it in. Deep wounds of love cry out 'Father forgive'.

I worship, I worship The Lamb who was slain.

Come and weep, come and mourn For Your sin that pierced Him there;

So much deeper now than the wounds of thorn and nail.

All our pride, all our greed, All our fallenness and shame; And the Lord has laid the punishment on Him.

We worship at Your feet, Where wrath and mercy meet, And a guilty world is washed By love's pure stream.

For us He was made sin, Oh, help me take it in. Deep wounds of love cry out 'Father forgive'.

I worship, I worship The Lamb who was slain.

Man of heaven, born to earth To restore us to Your heaven, Here we bow in awe beneath Your searching eyes.

From Your tears comes our joy, From Your death our life shall spring; By Your resurrection power we shall rise.

We worship at Your feet, Where wrath and mercy meet, And a guilty world is washed By love's pure stream.

For us He was made sin, Oh, help me take it in. Deep wounds of love cry out 'Father forgive'.

I worship, I worship The Lamb who was slain.

Intercessions

Clergy and Lay leaders The work of the drop in The PCC & standing committee Considerations about team ministry Our mission and witness in our parish Those we know who are ill or grieving Margaret Irwin’s Licensing The ongoing Charity Shop work

ur Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. O O

Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.

Father, hear the prayer we offer: Not for ease that prayer shall be, But for strength that we may ever, Live our lives courageously

Not for ever in green pastures Do we ask our way to be; But by steep and rugged pathways, Would we strive to climb to Thee.

Not for ever by still waters Would we idly quiet stay; But would smite the living fountains, From the rocks along our way.

Be our strength in hours of weakness, In our wanderings be our guide; Through endeavour, failure, danger, Father, be Thou at our side.

Let our path be bright or dreary, Storm or sunshine be our share; May our souls, in hope unweary, Make Thy work our ceaseless prayer.

God of compassion, through your Son Jesus Christ you have reconciled your people to yourself. As we follow his example of prayer and fasting, may we obey you with willing hearts and serve one another in holy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen The Sending