Introductory music
Tune: O waly waly, used for the hymn “An upper room did our Lord prepare”.
Welcome
Welcome to our time of worship. Thank you for joining us. We are led today by Rev James Wilson, who introduces the service with some words that may be familiar.
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Hymn
Our first hymn is “We sing a love that sets all people free”, recorded by St James’s United Reformed Church, Newcastle upon Tyne. The words appear on the screen, though there is no congregation singing.
Bible Readings
Our first reading is from Deuteronomy, chapter 34, verses 1-12, read by Lorna Carter, there is no picture when the reading is taking place.
Our second reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 22, verses 34-12, read by Dorothy Drummond.
Our third reading is from 1 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verses 1-8, read by Catherine Mclean.
Reflection part one
Hymn
Our next hymn is “What a friend we have in Jesus”, recorded at the Albert Hall in Nottingham, for BBC Songs of Praise.
Reflection part two
Hymn
Our next hymn is “Praise, I will praise you, Lord”, recorded by an unknown family, I assume in the United States. It’s a beautiful hymn with simple repeated lyrics:
Praise, I will praise you Lord
With all my heart
O God, I will tell the wonders of your ways
And glorify your name
Praise, I will praise you Lord
With all my heart
In you I will find the source of all my joy
Alleluia
Love, I will love you
Lord
With all my heart
O God, I will tell the wonders of your ways
And glorify your name
Love, I will love you
Lord
With all my heart
In you I will find the source of all my joy
Alleluia
Serve, I will serve you Lord
With all my heart
O God, I will tell the wonders of your ways
And glorify your name
Serve, I will serve you Lord
With all my heart
In you I will find the source of all my joy
Alleluia
Reflection part three, and prayers
Hymn
Our final hymn is a hymn “Facing a task unfinished”, with new words. recorded for World Mission Sunday, and includes contributions from World Mission Partners around the world. This video may include adverts.
Grace
We normally say the words of the Grace to each other. We say them now to whoever is with us, and to everyone we have thought about during this time of worship.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all, now and evermore. Amen.
Final music
Sine Nomine by Ralph Vaughan Williams, played on our church organ
Notices
We are continuing to alternate between online and in church services. Next week (1st November), Rev Anita Kerr will lead our service in church.
With thanks to Rev James Wilson, Catherine Mclean, Dorothy Drummond and Lorna Carter.