What is your mind set on?

Welcome
​Our theme on this second Sunday of Lent - what is your mind set on?
At the front of our minds is Ukraine – Bible society are there alongside the people providing spiritual as well as physical food – they say - Other Bible Society workers are in southern Ukraine, delivering Scriptures and basic aid to people in hospitals and bomb shelters. As missiles explode around them these people clutch Scriptures just handed to them. Through God’s word they find strength and hope. The words of Psalm 31 have become a mantra for Ukrainian people: ‘Terror on every side! They conspire against me and plot to take my life. But I trust in you, Lord. I say, “You are my God.”’ (verses 13–14, NIV)
inspired by their faith we too come to worship God.

StF 341 all for Jesus

​Prayer
Today we come to worship you all creating God. Be with us now as we come to you in prayer. 
We thank you for your presence with us in the week that has passed and we are sorry for the times when we have not heard you speaking to us. 
We thank you for the gifts we have received from you so many and bounteous that we can not name them all. We are sorry for the times when we have not acknowledged your generosity to us. 
We offer you the week ahead with all that is holds may we be more aware or you speaking to us and be aware of all your wonderful gifts that you bless us with each day. May we more closely follow the path you would have us follow. In Jesus name we pray.  Amen. 

Introduction to the theme – do you have a Lent focus this year? Giving up some of your time for God or others (eg…? - pray for Ukraine, attend a study course,).  Jesus set his face towards Jerusalem – he wouldn’t be distracted from what he had set his mind on – not things of earthly importance but that which was of heavenly significance.

​Today we come to worship you all creating God. Be with us now as we come to you in prayer. 
We thank you for your presence with us in the week that has passed and we are sorry for the times when we have not heard you speaking to us. 
We thank you for the gifts we have received from you so many and bounteous that we can not name them all. We are sorry for the times when we have not acknowledged your generosity to us. 
We offer you the week ahead with all that is holds may we be more aware or you speaking to us and be aware of all your wonderful gifts that you bless us with each day. May we more closely follow the path you would have us follow. In Jesus name we pray.  Amen. 

​Readings
Philippians 3:17 – 4:1
Luke 13:31-35

StF 466 have faith in God my heart 
 Bryn Austin Rees's hymn which was written following an air raid on Ipswich during the Second World War.​

Message :- 'What is your mind set on?'

StF 467 I need thee every hour

Prayers for others
​We bring before God those who we wish to prayer for at this time- they may include the ill and bereaved, the homeless, those who are afraid, those suffering from the war in Ukraine…. 
Offer them all to God’s loving protection. 
Loving God as we have brought before you in pray those people, places and situations that we are aware of we ask you will gather all under your protection. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father ……

StF 634 Fight the good fight

Blessing
We have come together in to worship you in song, words, and prayers. Now as we go our separate ways may we know your constant presence with us whatever the week ahead might hold for us.
And the blessing of God, Father Son and Holy Spirit be with us and remain with us for evermore. Amen