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Today's
theme:
Some things
to stand
firm on
A prayer:
Almighty God,
in whose service lies perfect freedom:
teach us to obey you
with loving hearts and steadfast wills;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Our introduction is by the Rev Debra Blair:
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Here's a song about where we find true security in life:
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Our reading is from 2 Thessalonians 2: 13-17:
We must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth. For this purpose he called you through our proclamation of the good news, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by our letter.
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word.
Our talk is by the Rev Rodney Green:
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And this song reminds us of where our trust should always be:
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Please click below for our prayers:
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THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and forever. Amen.
And finally a song to strengthen and reassure us:
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Please click below for the conclusion to our worship:
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You may find these resources are useful to provide online worship, teaching, study materials and encouragement generally:
- A 9am Sunday service from the Church of England livestreamed on YouTube: click here.
- Holy Trinity Platt is livestreaming on Sundays at 11am - click here
- The Bible Project offers a whole series of animated videos on different books and themes of the Bible, plus a regular podcast - click here
- 'The Message' stream videos aimed at younger people under the title of 'Message Live' Click here to find the introduction page.
- The 'Christianity Explored' course - an introduction to the Christian faith by Rico Tice of All Souls' Church, Langham Place (the one next to the BBC), with hours of thought-provoking films and talks, is now available totally free of charge - click here - or start watching them on YouTube - click here
- Try the videos available from 'Christian Vision' - click here - you will have to register, but it's pretty easy.
- How to get the Church of England 'Daily Prayer' app on your phone - click here