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Signs of Summer - Love

19/12/2021

 

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Readings: Micah 5:2-5a, Hebrews 10:5-10 & Luke 1:39-45 (First Reader)
 
Sentence: "But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Saviour appeared, he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit."  Titus 3:4–5
 
Collect: God, your purpose exceeds our understanding: grant us the grace you gave to Mary. Help us recognize your presence, and, at our end, know the joy of your embrace. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

Sermon: Rev. Glen Ashworth ( 8 & 10am)

December 13th, 2021

13/12/2021

 

​Readings: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Philippians 4:4-7 & Luke 3:7-18 (read by Reader 1)
 
Sentence: "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
 
Collect: Loving God, John foresaw repentance and justice ​to signal your coming. Shape our lives, sift our thoughts, weigh our actions, and make us ready for that great day. For you are alive and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

Sermon: Rev. John Neal ( 8 & 10am)

December 6th, 2021

6/12/2021

 

​Readings: Malachi 3:1-4, Philippians 1:3-11 & Luke 3:1-6
 
Sentence: I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now."  Philippians 1:3–5
 
 Collect: Gracious God, John the Baptizer prepared your way: help us hear your word to us, 
and give us the grace to respond.  For you are alive and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
 
Sermon: Glen Ashworth ( 8 & 10am)

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