This week's Order of Service
22 April 2018
10.30 am Family Worship led by the Minister
Call to Worship from Psalm 28 said together
Blessed be the Lord, for he has heard the sound of my pleadings.
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts;
so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. The Lord is the strength of his people; he is the saving refuge of his anointed O save your people, and bless your heritage; be their shepherd, and carry them for ever.
Opening hymn of praise 552 The king of love my shepherd is
Prayers and Lord’s Prayer
All Age Address
Hymn 549 One more step along the world I go
Before the children depart we share together in saying
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all evermore. Amen.
Offertory and dedication
New Testament Reading: 1 John 3:16-24
Hymn 712 All people that on earth do dwell
Gospel Bible Reading John 10:11-18
Sermon
Hymn Let us recall how this God has walked with us sung to Epiphany Hymn
Prayers of intercession
Hymn 355 Jesus call us, o’er the tumult
Closing prayer and blessing
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6.30 pm Service in Abbey Hall Lounge led by the Minister, Revd Mike Perrott
Call to Worship
Hymn 268: Jesus is Lord! Creation’s voice proclaims it
Prayers and Lord’s Prayer
Offertory for the work of the church and its dedication
Reading Psalm 23
read by David Page
Hymn 349: I heard the voice of Jesus say
Sermon
Hymn 474: Brother, sister, let me serve you
Prayers of Intercession
Hymn 277: How sweet the name of Jesus sound (St Peter)
Closing Prayer and Blessing
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Forthcoming Events
Tuesday 24 April
9.30 am Prayer Meeting in Abbey Hall Lounge. Readings to be used: Psalm 23: John 10: 11-18
7.30 pm Elders Meeting in Abbey Hall Lounge
Wednesday 25 April
2.30 - 4.00 pm Church Table Tennis in Abbey Hall
Friday 27 April
7.30 pm Mila Piano Trio Concert - part of the Romsey Chamber Festival
7.30 pm Badminton in Abbey Hall
Future Dates for your Diary
10.00 am– 4.30 pm 12 May Church Open Day
7.30 pm 24 May Church Annual General Meeting.
Next Sunday
Sunday 29 April
10.30 am Family Worship led by the Minister
6.30 pm Evening Service in Abbey Hall Lounge led by the Minister