Order of Service
19 April 2015
You must be born
anew . . .
WELCOME TO KNOX
Knox 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:
Kia ora tatou!
KIA ORA!
WE COME TO OPEN OURSELVES TO THE WAYS OF JESUS
We come to draw close to you and discover how we, each of us, can make
a difference ….
WE COME TO FIND OUR OWN WAY TO BE WITH JESUS
We light a candle in the name of Jesus Christ, the light of the world.
MAY ITS FLAME IN OUR MIDST REMIND US
OF THE LIGHT OF GOD’S LOVE. THE PEACE OF GOD’S PRESSENCE
AND THE WARMTH OF GOD’S WELCOME IN CHRIST JESUS
OFFERED FREELY TO ALL.
Kia noho a Ihowa ki a koutou. God be with you.
MA IHOWA KO E MANAAKI GOD BLESS YOU
Hymn:
George Herbert
Let all the world in every corner sing, my God and king!
The heavens are not too high, His praise may thither fly,
The earth is not too low, His praises there may grow.
Let all the world in every corner sing, my God and king!
Let all the world in every corner sing, my God and king!
The church with psalms must shout, no door can keep them out;
But, above all, the heart must bear the longest part.
Let all the world in every corner sing, my God and king!
Prayer of Approach
Lord, we praise you because you have come to us in the past.
You have spoken to us in the Law of Israel.
You have challenged us in the words of the prophets
You have shown us, yourself, in Jesus,
LORD, WE PRAISE YOU BECAUSE YOU COME TO US NOW.
You come to us through other people and their love and concern for us.
You come to us through men and women who need our help.
YOU COME TO US AS WE WORSHIP YOU.
Lord, we praise you because you will come to us at the end.
You will be with us at the hour of death.
You will still reign when all human institutions fall.
You will still be God when our history has run its course.
We praise you, the God who comes.
COME TO US NOW AND SPEAK TO US AGAIN.
Caryl Micklem
God of all creation, we have sinned against you in thought word and deed.
We have not loved you with our whole heart,
WE HAVE NOT LOVED OUR NEIGHBOURS AS OURSELVES.
In everything you keep faith with us. Lord have mercy.
CHRIST HAVE MERCY.
Lord have mercy.
Assurance and Response
Receive these words from our God – father, son and eternal spirit.
“You are forgiven you are free and you are new.”
THANKS BE TO GOD.
Prayer of Supplication: (Sung)
. . . 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.
SAVE US FROM THE TIME OF TRIAL
AND DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
FOR THE KINGDOM, THE POWER AND THE GLORY ARE
YOURS
NOW AND FOR EVER. AMEN.
The Passing of the Peace
Kia tau tone 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.
Younger People
Young ones are welcome to move through to the Sala del Sol (upstairs in the
Knox Centre) for well supervised, faith-based youth activities.
The Knox singers: “All in an April evening . . .”
Reading of the Lessons: readers: Naomi and John Suresh
Luke 24: 36 - 48
This is a witness to the churches formative days.
THANKS BE TO GOD
John 3: 1 - 7
This is the good news of the ministry of Jesus.
PRAISE TO CHRIST THE WORD
Hymn:
Charles Wesley
Christ, from whom all blessings flow,
perfecting the saints below,
hear us, who thy nature share,
who thy mystic body are.
Join us, in one spirit join,
let us still receive of thine;
still for more on thee we call,
thou who fillest all in all.
Move and actuate and guide,
various gifts to each divide;
placed according to thy will,
let us all our work fulfil;
freely may we all agree,
touched with loving sympathy;
kindly for each other care;
every member feel its share
Love, like death, has all destroyed,
rendered all distinctions void;
names and sects and parties fall;
thou, O Christ, art all in all!
Interview with Jan Harland and
Sermon - theme “spirit” or “flesh”: “born anew”!
Music for Reflection
Hymn
Colin Gibson
He came singing love,
and he lived singing love;
He died, singing love.
He arose in silence.
For the love to go on,
We must make it our song:
You and I be the singers.
2. He came singing faith . . .
3. He came singing hope . . .
4. he came singing peace . . .
Prayers for Others and Ourselves led by Jennifer McKinnon
The Offering and Dedication
We stand for the dedication of the Offering
Notices
Hymn:
Sydney Carter
One more step along the world I go,
One more step along the world I go;
From the old things to the new,
Keep me travelling along with you:
And it's from the old I travel to the new;
Keep me travelling along with you.
Round the corners of the world I turn,
More and more about the world I learn;
All the new things that I see
You'll be looking at along with me.
And it's from the old I travel to the new;
Keep me travelling along with you.
As I travel through the bad and good,
Keep me travelling the way I should.
Where I see no way to go,
You'll be telling me the way, I know.
And it's from the old I travel to the new;
Keep me travelling along with you.
Give me courage when the world is rough,
Keep me loving though the world is tough;
Leap and sing in all I do,
Keep me travelling along with you:
And it's from the old I travel to the new;
Keep me travelling along with you.
You are older than the world can be,
You are younger than the life in me;
Ever old and ever new,
Keep me travelling along with you:
And it's from the old I travel to the new;
Keep me travelling along with you.
Benediction and Sung Amen
Postlude
Tea and coffee are served in the Knox Centre Lounge following the morning service
Music printed in this order of service is covered
under a music copyright licence agreement: LicenSing #604802
Knox Directory
28 Bealey Ave, Christchurch 8013
ph. (03) 379 2456,
fax (03) 379 2466
office@knoxchurch.co.nz
Office hours: Mon-Fri 9.00am-noon
Secretary: Diane Harrington,
ph. (03) 379 2456
Visit our website
www.knoxchurch.co.nz
Minister: Rev. Dr Matthew Jack
ph. (03) 3570 111,
minister@knoxchurch.co.nz
Session Clerk: Janet Wilson,
ph. (03) 338 7203
Organist: Daniel Cooper,
organist@knoxchurch.co.nz
Pastoral Assistant: Jan Harland
ph. 0273560215
VANUATU
Knox Church Council commends to you the devastating situation in
Vanuatu following Cyclone Pam. - Pacific Vision: Vanuatu.
NOTICES
This Week:
Today
Monday
Wednesday
19 April 2015 – 25 April 2015
10.00 am Morning Worship.
7.30 pm Fireside Group. See below.
10.00 am Bible Study in committee room
Next Week:
Sunday
26 April 2015 – 2 May 2015
10.00 am Morning Worship.
11.15 am Book Group meets in Hall – Len Pierce
10.00 am Bible Study in committee room
Wednesday
Knox Fireside Group
Next Meeting Monday 20 April 7.30 pm in Knox lounge. Speaker will be
Melissa Parsons, author of “Rubble to Resurrection”. All welcome to
hear the story of Melissa’s book.
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 Secretary, Janet Wilson, ph 338 7203, email janetwilson@clear.net.nz