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The Call

30/1/2022

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Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Luke 4:14-21

Sentence: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor." Luke 4:18

Collect: Loving God, your loving purpose and mercy exceed all imagining. Remove from us any narrowness of mind or heart that limits your grace, and strengthen our will to follow wherever you may lead us. 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 

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Epiphany 3 – Revelation in Galilee

24/1/2022

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Preaching theme: Paul's visit to Berea

Readings:  Acts 17:10-15 & Luke 4:14-21
 
Sentence: With awesome deeds you answer our prayers for deliverance, O God our Saviour; you that are the hope of all the ends of the earth, and of the far off seas. Psalm 65:5,6
 
Collect: Faithful and compassionate God, Jesus was not received in his hometown and still we fail to recognize you. Grant us hearts and minds receptive to your word, and give us the love and will to serve 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: Rev. Richard Dyer

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Wedding at Cana

17/1/2022

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Readings: Isaiah 62:1-5 & John 2:1-11
 
Sentence: "Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name." John 20:30–31
 
Collect: God of Feast and community, Jesus blessed a wedding, and turned water into wine. Let our lives bless you, and our work reveal the wine of your presence. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Sermon: Rev. Glen Ashworth 

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The Baptism of the Lord

9/1/2022

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Readings: Isaiah 43:1-7, Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Sentence: When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; Isaiah 43:2 

Collect: God, ever present; closer than breath; disclosed in prayer. Let us know your presence, strengthen us to serve you, and guide us in your service. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Sermon: Rev. Glen Ashworth

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He Came for All

2/1/2022

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Readings: Romans 15:5-13 & Matthew 2:1-12

Sentence: The Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight is coming, says the Lord of hosts. Malachi 3:1b 

Collect: O God, by the leading of a star You revealed your Son, Jesus Christ to the gentiles; Grant that your Church may be a light o the nations So that the whole world may come to see The splendour of your glory; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Sermon: Rev Miriam Taylor

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  • Home
  • About
    • Faith
    • What We Believe
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    • Meet Our Team
    • Service Times 2022
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    • Ministries >
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        • Preschool >
          • First Steps
          • Tunes 4 Tots
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      • Women
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      • Senior Adults >
        • Care
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