We regret that our Sunday Worship is suspended until further notice.  A service is however being recorded for each Sunday.  The scheduled preachers for these recorded services are:

Revd Catherine Bowstead

Revd Catherine Bowstead

Revd Catherine Bowstead and Revd Robert McBain

Mr Mike Bowstead

Revd Catherine Bowstead
Church Annual Meeting postponed

Mrs Kim Tame

Revd Catherine Bowstead

Dr Rosi MorganBarry

Revd Catherine Bowstead

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As from Sunday 29^th March these services were recorded by the participants at their homes and then put together to make a complete service.

Order of Service:

Acknowledgements:  Music: Rev. Clyde McLennan, Hymnary.org

Refrain:  Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim,
              Till all the world adore his sacred Name.

1. Follow the path on which our Captain trod,
   our King victorious, Christ the son of God:

Refrain

2. Each new-born soldier of the Crucified
   bears on the brow the seal of him who died:

Refrain

3. Led on their way by this triumphant sign,
   the hosts of God in conquering ranks combine:

Refrain

4. From farthest regions let them homage bring,
   and on his cross adore their Saviour King:

Refrain

5. Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
   as thou hast promised, draw the world to thee:

Refrain

6. Set up thy throne, that earth’s despair may cease
   beneath the shadow of its healing peace:

Refrain

M. R. Newbolt (1874-1956) based on G. W. Kitchin (1827-1912)
CCLI Streaming Licence 306198

Order of Service:

Acknowledgements:  Opening prayers: Revd Angus Mathieson
    Music: Rev. Clyde McLennan, Hymnary.org

1. I know that my Redeemer lives!
   What joy the blest assurance gives!
   He lives, he lives, who once was dead;
   He lives, my everlasting Head.

2. He lives, to bless me with his love;
   He lives, to plead for me above;
   He lives, my hungry soul to feed;
   He lives, to help in time of need.

3. He lives, and grants me daily breath;
   He lives, and I shall conquer death;
   He lives, my mansion to prepare;
   He lives, to lead me safely there.

4. He lives, all glory to his name;
   He lives, my Saviour, still the same;
   What joy the blest assurance gives!
   I know that my Redeemer lives!

Samuel Medley, 1738–1799

Introduction: Revd Catherine Bowstead

Bible readings:   OT: 1 Samuel 1:21-28;   Gospel: John 19:25-27

This is the hymn referred to in the sermon: All my hope on God is founded

1. All my hope on God is founded;
   he doth still my trust renew.
   Me through change and chance he guideth,
   only good and only true.
   God unknown,
   he alone
   calls my heart to be his own.

2. Human pride and earthly glory,
   sword and crown betray our trust;
   what with care and toil we fashion,
   tower and temple, fall to dust.
   But God’s power,
   hour by hour,
   is my temple and my tower.

3. God’s great goodness aye endureth,
   deep his wisdom, passing thought:
   splendour, light, and life attend him,
   beauty springeth out of naught.
   Evermore
   from his store
   new-born worlds rise and adore.

4. Daily doth the almighty giver
   bounteous gifts on us bestow;
   his desire our soul delighteth,
   pleasure leads us where we go.
   Love doth stand
   at his hand;
   joy doth wait on his command.

5. Still from man to God eternal
   sacrifice of praise be done,
   high above all praises praising
   for the gift of Christ his Son.
   Christ doth call
   one and all:
   ye who follow shall not fall.

Robert Bridges (1844-1930), alt.     based on Joachim Neander (1650-1680)

Bible reading:   Gospel: John 4: 5 - 42