We will worship together regularly

Today we focus on the second commitment of our Methodist way of life – ‘we will worship together regularly’. By worship we mean the turning of our hearts and minds and souls to God our Creator in adoration and praise, in appreciation of God’s presence with us and in thanksgiving for what God has done.  Rev'd Christine Fox

StF 24 Come, now is the time to worship 

​Prayer of approach 
Almighty God,
to whom all hearts are open,
all desires known,
and from whom no secrets are hidden;
cleanse the thoughts of our hearts
by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,
so that we may truly love you
and worthily praise your holy name;
through our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
(From the Methodist Worship Book)

​Prayer of confession 
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned
in thought, word and deed.
We have not loved you with our whole heart.
We have not loved our neighbours as ourselves.
In your mercy
forgive what we have been,
help us to amend what we are,
and direct what we shall be;
that we may do justly,
love mercy,
and walk humbly with you, our God.
Amen.
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If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just, and will forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Amen.  Thanks be to God

​(From the Methodist Worship Book)

​Hebrews 10:19-25 Let us not stop meeting together 

 StF 544 As the deer pants for the water 

​Readings - 
John 4:19-24
Matthew 6:5-13

Rev'd Christine Fox - Message 'We will worship together regularly'

​StF 248 I heard the voice of Jesus say 

​Intercession prayers
As we offer our prayers for the world and for ourselves we will share in times of silence, allowing us to reflect on the needs of others and on our own experiences.
The wars and fighting across the world.
​The problems in our Government.
Those unable to support their families.
As we reflect, it may be that God will speak into that silence and help us to understand the world and our lives in new ways.​

​StF 548 Blessed assurance Jesus is mine – praising my Saviour all the day long

Blessing/grace 
And the blessing of God almighty,. the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,. be among you and remain with you always.
Go in peace in the power of the Spirit
to live and work to God’s praise and glory.
Thanks be to God.  Amen​