Theme: Christ the King

Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 & Matthew 25:31-46

Sentence: O shout to the Lord in triumph all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness and
come before his face with songs of joy. Psalm 100:1

Collect: God of majesty and glory, you reign over all. In the midst of the powers and
principalities of this world, give us clarity to swear our allegiance to the only true sovereign,
to care for the least of our sisters and brothers and to dedicate our lives to the coming of your
kingdom. 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

Readings: Luke 9:28-36, Exodus 24:12-18

Sentence: God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation
throughout Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore encourage one another and build up
each other.  1Thessalonians 5:9,11

Collect: God our creator, you entrust each of us with great treasure. Help us to be
responsible stewards of the gifts and skills you have given us. May we honour
the trust you have in us and use our talents as generously as you have given them.
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: Joe Keighley ( 8 & 10am)

Readings: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 & Matthew 25:1-13

Sentence: Watch and be ready, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.
                    Matthew 24:42, 44
 
Collect: God our desire and our judge, we look for your coming and know that when we meet you we will have to account for our lives.  Assist us to live so we are ready to greet you with joy, fully prepared for the feast which lasts forever. 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: Chris Donaldson 8 & 10am

​Theme: All Saints Day (8am)
               Gods’ people in Exile (10am)

​Readings: Revelation 7: 1 - 4; 9 -17 & Matthew 5: 1 - 12 (8am)
                   Psalm 137:1-6  & Jeremiah 29:1, 4-13 ( 10am)
 
Sentence: Know what is the hope to which God has called you, what are the riches of the glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of Gods’ power in us who believe.  Ephesians 1:18-19
 
Collect: Almighty God, your saints are one with you in the mystical body of Christ; give us grace to follow them in all virtue and holiness until we come to those inexpressible joys which you have prepared for those who truly love you; 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:  John Neal (8am),
​                  Kaye Dyer (10am Family Service - not recorded)

Readings: Acts 1: 1 – 9 & Luke 1: 1 - 4
 
Sentence: You shall love the Lord you God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.  This is the greatest and first commandment.  And a second is like it: you shall love your neighbour as yourself.  On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
Matthew 22:37-40
 
Collect: God of love, your Son teaches us the heart of the law.  Open our minds, souls and hearts to discern what you ask of us. Empower us to love you with our whole being, to love our neighbour as ourselves and thus fulfil your law. 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: John Neal (8 & 10am)

Readings: Matthew 13:44-46 & Matthew 11:12.
 
Sentence: This is our God for whom we have waited; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
Isaiah 25:9
 
Collect: Almighty God, you reign over all things and have created each one of us in your own image.  Assist your people to give to earthly rulers and powers what belongs to them and to give our allegiance and ourselves to you alone, the one whose image is imprinted on every human soul. 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
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Sermon: Nathan Hughes

Readings: John 12:20-26 & Habakkuk 3:1-2
 
Sentence: Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, let us press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13b-14 
 
Collect: Kind and generous God, you prepare a feast for all people.  May we prepare for your banquet by putting on the garment of love that springs from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a genuine faith.  Help us to bring the lost and lonely, the poor and those in need to your feast where all are fed.  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/Bishops' Charge: Bishop Steve Maina (via recording)

Readings: Hosea 1:2-3 & 3:1-5 and John 14:1-7
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Sentence: Come let us return to the Lord, that we may live before Him.  Hosea 6:1a-2b
 
Collect; Loving God, yours is the vineyard and the harvest. Help us to recognise the one you send and to follow him.  Make us willing workers in your vineyard, so that we may offer you an abundant harvest.  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: Joe Keighley ( 8am)
                Kaye Dyer ( Family Service -10am ( not recorded))

Readings: 1 Kings 19:1-10, James 5:13-18
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Sentence: “Come, let us return to the Lord, that we may live before him.”  Hosea 6:1a, 2b
 
Collect: God of all authority, enable us to hear your call and do what you ask of us.  Forgive us for judging others, help us to embrace the outcast and the downtrodden.  Transform our lives so that everything we do may proclaim your generous love.  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

Readings: Ruth 4:1-12 & Luke 15:1-7

Sentence: “By grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing: it is the gift of God.” Ephesians 2:8,9
 
Collect: God of grace, you are kind to all people, good beyond our understanding. Help us to be grateful for what we have been given and merciful and generous with our sisters and brothers.  Teach us the ways of your kingdom where the last will be first and the first will be last. 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: ​Joe Keighley (8 & 10am)