*Good morning church; We are ‘Walking the Way, Living the life of Jesus today’.
Welcome and Introductory words
* Before the service – Speak to God
*During the Service – Let God Speak to you.
* After The Service – Speak to one another.
If you are new to East Croydon United Reformed Church, please sign the Visitors Book which is on the table at the back of the church. A hearing aid is available in all areas of the church.
Order of Service
Prayer for Peace
Leader: Jesus said blessed are the poor in spirit
All: For the kingdom of God is theirs
Leader: Jesus said how hard it is for those who have riches
All: to enter the kingdom of heaven
Leader: Jesus said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of the needle
All: than it is for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven
Leader: Jesus said blessed are the meek
All: for they shall inherit the earth
Call to Worship
Hymn RS 566 – The church’s one foundation
Prayers of confession and assurance of pardon
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn R&S 413 – What a friend we have in Jesus
The First Bible Reading: Psalm 30
Family Talk
The Grace
Junior Church leaves for their activities
The Second Bible Reading: Mark 5: 21-43
Hymn R&S 335 – Heal us, Immanuel Hear our Prayer
The Peace
Sermon – A girl restored to life and a woman healed
*To undertake on Sundays and during church gatherings: Stewarding – Welcoming, ushering and giving out Service sheets; Bible reading; Preparing and serving refreshments; Flower distribution; Washing-up of Communion cups after the celebration; Leading prayers is optional. Please note: All tea, coffee, sugar and biscuits are provided but a member of the Group should bring the milk and cakes and some tea-towels.
*To check on each other during the week and inform the Minister and Pastoral Helper/Elder of any news and concerns. Thank you.