Trinity Sunday

This short act of worship for Trinity Sunday has been prepared for you to use at home by Jo Peek. We invite you to spend a few moments with God, knowing that other people at Kingswood Methodist Church are sharing this act of worship with you.
​As this is Methodist Home Sunday we remember their work and after the blessing is a short video of some of their work.

Prayer
God in Three Persons, Blessed Trinity, 
We ask for your presence to enter this space. We know that, in self-giving love, your very nature teaches us how to love one another. Amen 

Hymn – All people that on Earth do Dwell (StF 1 slightly different words), Emu Music, © 2018  Alanna Glover, Louis Bourgeois, William Kethe,

Prayer
God, all powerful One
We give you praise; we adore You
Jesus, meek and majestic
We are called your friends, 
and brothers and sisters, we adore You
Spirit, the breath of God
In You, we live and move, 
And have our being, we adore You
Blessed, Three in One and One in Three
We are not alone, 
the Strong Three in One is with us
We are not alone. Amen.

​Hymn – Hail! Holy, holy, holy Lord! (Stf 9). Symphonic Praise 2019 Rouchelle Liedemann Cape Town Massed Choir: (Cape Town Gospel Choir, Tygerberg City Choir, Joyful Harmonies) Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra Directed by Colin Peckham Cape Town City Hall on 15 Sept 2019

​Readings: Romans 5: 1-5 & John 16: 12-15

​Message - The Trinity with Jo Peek

​Hymn – Breathe on me, Breath of God (StF 370) Sung by ​Matt Beckingham

​Prayers of Intercession
We pray for an end to the war in the Ukraine. We remember those who have lost their lives, Russians, Ukrainians, and those from other nations. Be present with the ones who suffer. Help the emergency services, medical and humanitarian aids to assist the elderly, and children. Response:  We bind unto ourselves today in the strong name of the Trinity.

We pray for all people across this world. For those who are in need due to global warming, leaving their homes in drought, or severe flooding. We ask for your strength for those living in war, disaster, and desperate need. We pray for all Christians everywhere, especially those undergoing severe persecution because of their faith in Jesus Christ. 
We bind unto ourselves today in the strong name of the Trinity.

We pray, especially today for the work of MHA and all it does to enhance the life experience of older people, including people living with dementia.
We pray for the work of MHA Communities as they seek to relieve loneliness and isolation, and particularly for the new work of Digital Communities reducing loneliness and bringing hope to people everywhere. 
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We remember the Methodist Church and ask for a way through the damaging effects of Covid-19, and the decades of membership decline. May each one of us remain your faithful servants with a deep commitment to listen and do your will. 
We bind unto ourselves today in the strong name of the Trinity.

We pray for those who have been bereaved during this past year or two. We remember the family members who have not been permitted to attend funerals or visit loved ones in hospital due to covid restrictions. We pray for those experiencing loneliness, depression, and mental health issues due to isolation. Response:  We bind unto ourselves today in the strong name of the Trinity,
​Amen

Lord's Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.

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

Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil
For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours
now and forever.​
Amen

Hymn – The Splendour of the King (StF 15)  "How Great is Our God (The Splendour of a King)" was written by Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves and Ed Cash, published in 2004. It is performed here by Keswick Praise.

​Blessing
We leave this worship time knowing that we are not alone, the Strong Three in One is with us.
Amen.

MHA Sunday 2022 - Growing Together
Our story meets Joe, son of John, a resident of MHA Aigburth care home and we found out about how the new garden at the home has a hugely positive impact on the mental and physical well-being of residents​.