Order of Service
24 May 2015
THE DAY OF PENTECOST
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:
We light a candle in the name of Jesus Christ, the Light of the world.
JESUS WHO PRAYED THAT HIS PEOPLE WOULD RECEIVE A COMFORTER.
JESUS WHOSE LOVE GAVE BIRTH TO THE CHURCH.
JESUS WHOSE MINISTRY CONTINUES IN US TODAY.
Kia noho a Ihowa ki a koutou. God be with you.
MA IHOWA KOE E MANAAKI. GOD BLESS YOU.
Hymn:
Down Ampney
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
1.
Come down, O love divine, seek out this soul of mine,
and visit it with your own ardor glowing.
O Comforter, draw near, within my heart appear,
And kindle it, your holy flame bestowing.
2.
O let it freely burn, til earthly passions turn
to dust and ashes in its heat consuming;
and let your glorious light shine ever on my sight,
and clothe me round, the while my path illuming.
3.
Let holy charity my outward vesture be,
and lowliness become mine inner clothing;
true lowliness of heart, which takes the humbler part,
and o’er its own shortcomings weeps with loathing.
4.
And so the yearning strong, with which the soul will long,
shall far out-pass the power of human telling;
for none can guess its grace, till we become the place
wherein the Holy Spirit makes a dwelling.
Bianco da Siena (d. 1434)
Trans: Richard Frederick Littledale (1833-1890)
Prayer of Approach
. . . Lord have mercy.
CHRIST HAVE MERCY.
Lord have mercy.
Assurance and Response
. . . In the name of Christ I say to you:
You are forgiven and you are free.
THANKS BE TO GOD.
Prayer of Supplication:
. . . OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN
HALLOWED BE YOUR NAME,
YOUR KINGDOM COME,
YOUR WILL BE DONE,
ON EARTH AS IT IS 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 tonu 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.
If there are younger ones present
A Conversation with the Younger Ones
Young People’s Blessing:
Young ones, go to your worship with our blessing.
TAKE OUR FAITH AND HOPE;
MAKE NEW THINGS WITH WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN.
MAY GOD BLESS AND GROW YOU.
AMEN.
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 First Lesson:
Acts 2: 1-21
In this is the Word of God.
THANKS BE TO GOD.
The Second Lesson: Romans 8: 22-27
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church.
SPEAK, O GOD; YOUR SERVANTS ARE LISTENING.
Hymn:
St Columba
Irish traditional hymn melody
1.
Come Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire;
let us thine influence prove,
source of the old prophetic fire,
fountain of life and love.
2.
Come Holy Ghost, for moved by thee
the prophets wrote and spoke;
unlock the truth, thyself the key;
unseal the sacred book.
3.
Expand thy wings, celestial Dove;
brood o’er our nature’s night;
on our disordered spirits move,
and let there now be light.
4.
God, through yourself we then shall know,
if thou within us shine,
and sound, with all thy saints below,
the depths of love divine.
Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
Sermon:
The wonderful holy mess
Generally, sermons are posted on our website shortly after the
service at: http://www.knoxchurch.co.nz/sermons.html
Hard copies of the sermons are available before and after the
service – ask the person at the door.
Music for Reflection
Hymn:
Two Oaks
Marty Haugen (b. 1950)
1. Let us build a house where love can dwell
and all can safely live,
a place where saints and children tell
how hearts learn to forgive.
Built of hopes and dreams and visions,
rock of faith and vault of grace;
here the love of Christ shall end divisions:
All are welcome, all are welcome,
all are welcome in this place.
2. Let us build a house where prophets speak,
and words are strong and true,
where all God’s children dare to seek
to dream God’s reign anew.
Here the cross shall stand as witness
and as a symbol of God’s grace;
here as one we claim the faith of Jesus:
All are welcome, all are welcome,
all are welcome in this place.
3. Let us build a house where hands will reach
beyond the wood and stone
to heal and strengthen, serve and teach,
and live the Word they’ve known.
Here the outcast and the stranger
bear the image of God’s face;
let us bring an end to fear and danger:
All are welcome, all are welcome,
all are welcome in this place.
4. Let us build a house where all are named,
their songs and visions heard
and loved and treasured, taught and claimed
as words within the Word.
Built of tears and cries and laughter,
prayers of faith and songs of grace,
let this house proclaim from floor to rafter:
All are welcome, all are welcome,
all are welcome in this place.
Marty Haugen (b. 1950)
Prayers for Others and Ourselves
led by Madeleine Church
The Offering and Dedication
We stand for the dedication of the Offering
Notices
Hymn:
Spiritus Vitae
Mary Jane Hammond (1878-1964)
1.
O breath of life, come sweeping through us,
revive your church with life and power;
O breath of life, come cleanse, renew us,
and fit your church to meet this hour.
2.
O wind of God, come bend us, break us,
till humbly we confess our need;
then in your tenderness remake us,
revive, restore: for this we plead.
3.
O breath of love, come breathe within us,
renewing thought and will and heart;
come, love of Christ, afresh to win us,
revive your church in every part.
4.
Revive us, Lord! Is zeal abating
while harvest fields are vast and white?
Revive us, Lord, the world is waiting,
equip your church to spread the light.
Elizabeth Ann Head (1850-1936)
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
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NOTICES
Wednesday
24 May 2015 – 30 May 2015
10.00 am Morning Worship.
11.15 am Book Group in Hall – see below
10.00 am Bible Study in committee room
Next Week:
Sunday
Wednesday
31 May 2015 – 6 June 2015
10.00 am Morning Worship.
10.00 am Bible Study in committee room
This Week:
Today
Today - Book Corner - The next book for discussion will be The Narrow
Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan which won the Booker Prize
in 2014.
Help Revive our Sunday School - If you are able to help inspire our young
people by reading stories, doing craftwork, or playing games, join our
Sunday School teaching roster. Please help our Sunday School thrive.
Contact Abby Bills-Strange at 3562577 abbyandalan@xtra.co.nz
Do spread the word to other interested families.
Newcomers evening at Knox
All newcomers at Knox are warmly invited to come along to the lounge on
Sunday 7 June to join a casual social opportunity to meet with other Knox
people. Come at 7pm and we will provide dessert and tea/coffee to enjoy
while we all chat. Some invitations have already been sent. If you are new
to Knox and have not been asked but would like to join us, please contact
Janet Wilson (338 7203 janetwilson@clear.net.nz
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