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Order of Service24 April 2016
“US” AND “THEM”- A COMMANDMENT TO LOVE -
WELCOME TO KNOXKnox Church is a congregation within the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand. We aim to create Christian community in which people of all
ages, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds and socio-economic situations are included as equally valued participants in our congregational life. We cherish our diversity, offering a safe place of belonging to any who wish to
explore their beliefs in an atmosphere promoting discussion, the development of healthy relationships and spiritual growth. We strive to be open to dialogue and shared experiences with people of other faiths. We enjoy worshipping the God made known in Jesus, endeavouring to do so in ways that are relevant to our daily lives, respect the integrity of creation, and make a positive difference
to our wider world.
A loop system for hearing aids operates at Knox.
Toilets are available through the door on the lectern side of the sanctuary.
The Call to Worship:We light a candle in the name of Jesus Christ, the Light of the world.
JESUS, IN WHOM THERE IS NEITHER JEW NOR GREEK;JESUS, WHO COMMANDED US TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER;JESUS, WHOSE GIFT TO THE WORLD IS PEACE.
Kia noho a Ihowa ki a koutou. God be with you.MA IHOWA KOE E MANAAKI. GOD BLESS YOU.
Hymn:Abbots Leigh Cyril Vincent Taylor (1907-1991)
1. God is love, the heavens adoring;God is love, let earth rejoice;let creation sing its praises,high rejoicing with one voice.God who laid the earth’s foundation,and who spread the heavens above,God who breathes through all creation.is pure love, eternal love.
2. God is love, and is enfoldingall the world in one embrace,with unfailing grasp is holdingevery child of every race.And when human hearts are breakingunder sorrow’s iron rod,then they find that selfsame achingdeep within the heart of God.
3. God is love, and, though with blindnesssin affects the souls of all,God’s eternal loving-kindnessholds and guides us when we fall.Sin and death and hell shall nevero’er us final triumph gain;God is love, so love for evero’er the universe must reign.
Timothy Rees (1874-1939), alt.
Prayer of ApproachOnce there was Godand the one person, Abraham.A word,a promise,A LOVING.
Then there was Godand the generations of a family:Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.A tradition,a journey in faith,A LOVING.
Then there was Godand a nation:the people of Israel.A belonging,an identity,a societyA LOVING.
Then there was Godand the worldwide church.A community of rainbowsand many colours,of many songsand many sounds,a beautiful variety,a forgiven unity,A LOVING.
But then there was fightingAND THEN THERE WAS WAR.Then there was “us and them”,AND THEN THERE WAS HURTING.A world of intolerance,of violence,of shutting doorsand shunning,a brokenness,AN UN-LOVING.
. . . Lord have mercy.CHRIST HAVE MERCY.Lord have mercy.
Assurance and Response. . . In the name of Christ I say to you:
You are forgiven and you are free.THANKS BE TO GOD.
Prayer of Supplication:
God, who appeared to Peter in a vision,you commanded your apostle
not to declare unclean what you had declared clean.You challenged him to receive peoplewhom previously had not belonged.
CALLING US TO THAT SELF SAME CHALLENGE,BLESS US WITH COURAGE TO ACT,TO LIVE NEWLY,AND TO CELEBRATE THE END OF “US AND THEM”.
We pray this in the name of Jesus,and even as he taught us, so together we say:
. . . OUR FATHER IN HEAVENHALLOWED BE YOUR NAME,YOUR KINGDOM COME,YOUR WILL BE DONE,ON EARTH AS IN HEAVEN.GIVE US TODAY OUR DAILY BREAD.FORGIVE US OUR SINSAS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO SIN AGAINST US.SAVE US FROM THE TIME OF TRIALAND DELIVER US FROM EVIL.FOR THE KINGDOM, THE POWER AND THE GLORY ARE YOURSNOW AND FOR EVER. AMEN.
The Passing of the PeaceKia tau tonu te rangimarie o te Ariki ki a koutou.The peace of Christ be with you all.
A KI A KOE ANO HOKI;AND ALSO WITH YOU.
We exchange a sign of peace with one another.
If there are younger ones presentA Conversation with the Younger Ones
Although there is no Sunday School today, due to school holidays, young ones are welcome to enjoy some activity sheets in the crèche corner.
The First Lesson: Acts 11: 1-18
In this is the Word of God.THANKS BE TO GOD.
Gospel Lesson: John 13: 31-35
This is the gospel of Christ.PRAISE TO CHRIST THE WORD.
Knox Singers: Flocks in pasturesJ.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Sermon: Courage to run with the real
Generally, sermons are posted on our website shortly after the service at: http://www.knoxchurch.co.nz/sermons.htmlHard copies of the sermons are available before and after the service – ask the person at the door.
Hymn:St Bernard from Hémy’s Easy Hymn Tunes for Catholic Schools, 1851-3
1. In Christ there is no east or west,in Christ no south or north,but one community of lovethroughout the whole wide earth.
2. In Christ shall true hearts everywheretheir high communion find,God’s service is the golden cordclose-binding humankind.
3. In Christ is neither Jew nor Greek,and neither slave nor free;for men and women live in God,and all are kin to me.
4. In Christ now meet both east and west,in Christ meet south and north,one joyous, true communitythroughout the whole wide earth.
John Oxenham (1852-1941), alt.
Prayers for Others and Ourselvesled by Lola Bathgate
The Offering and DedicationWe stand for the dedication of the Offering
We offer this money and food.WE OFFER OUR OPENNESS TO OTHERS.We offer our willingness to love.WE OFFER OUR COURAGE.Bless all that we offerFOR THE COMING OF THE NEW AND BETTER WAY.AMEN.
Notices
The ANZAC Litany:
Resisting Intolerance: Caroline Morin, a French exchange student
Knox Singers: In Flanders Field, Patrick Shepherd (b. 1969)
ANZAC Ode John Collins
Hymn:Nun Danket Later form of melody by Johann Crüger (1598-1662)
1. Now thank we all our God,with hearts and hands and voices,who wondrous things has done,in whom the world rejoices;who from our mothers’ armshas blessed us on our waywith countless gifts of love,and still is ours today.
2. O may this bounteous Godthrough all our life be near us,with ever joyful heartsand blessèd peace to cheer us.God, keep us in your grace,and guide us when perplexed,and free us from all harmin this world and the next.
3. All praise and thanks to Godour Maker now be given,to Christ and Spirit too,our help in highest heaven:the one eternal God,whom heaven and earth adore;for thus it was, is now,and shall be ever more.
Martin Rinkart (1586-1649),tr. Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878), alt
Benediction and Sung Amen
Postlude: Improvisation on “I Vow to Thee my Country”
Tea and coffee are served in the Knox Centre Lounge following the morning service
Music printed in this order of service is coveredunder a music copyright licence agreement:
LicenSing #604802
The Bible reading for next weekThe reading for next week’s service is likely to be:
Acts 16: 9-15
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Secretary: Diane Harrington,ph. (03) 379 2456
Visit our websitewww.knoxchurch.co.nz
Minister: Rev. Dr Matthew Jackph. (03) 3570 111,
Session Clerk: Janet Wilson,ph. (03) 338 7203
Director of Music: Daniel Cooper,[email protected]
Pastoral Assistant: Jan Harlandph. 0273560215
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NOTICESThis Week: 24 April 2016 – 30 April 2016Today 10.00 am Morning Worship
2.30 pm Concert – see belowWednesday 10.00 am Bible Study in committee room
Next Week: 1 May 2016 - 7 May 2016Sunday 10.00 am Morning Worship
11.15 am Faith film and fiction in committee room- see below
Wednesday 10.00 am Bible Study in committee room
Sunday 24 April 2.30pm: But Before I Go . Farewell fundraising concert by baritone Rory Sweeney - the young soloist at the Knox Nativity last year. See attached poster.
Sunday 1 May Faith, film and fiction: 11.15 in the Committee Room: Article Beyond the Palmyra Curtain presented by John and Naomi Suresh. Copies available in the new foyer.
Knox church values the support of all who are involved in our community’s life. For those who wish to contribute financially, charitable donations are eligible for a tax rebate of 33%. Options
are available for giving; for information please contact our Donation SecretaryJanet Wilson ph 338 720 email [email protected]
