Knox Church
Christchurch
Order of Service
23 November 2104
WHEN DID WE SEE YOU?
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
The Call to Worship:
We light a candle in the name of Jesus Christ, the Light of the world.
JESUS, WHOSE REIGN IS WONDERFUL;
JESUS, WHO SAYS “YOUR HAVE SEEN ME”;
JESUS, WHO CONFRONTS US IN THE FACES OF THE POOR,
THE HUNGRY AND THE COLD.
WHAT ARE WE TO DO?
Kia noho a Ihowa ki a koutou. God be with you.
MA IHOWA KOE E MANAAKI. GOD BLESS YOU.
Hymn:
Diademata
George Job Elvey (1816-1893)
1.
Crown him with many crowns,
the Lamb upon the throne;
hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns
all music but its own:
awake, my soul, and sing
of him who died for me,
and hail him as your chosen king
through all eternity.
2.
Crown him the Son of God
before the worlds began:
and we who tread where he hath trod
crown him the Son of Man;
who every grief has known
that wrings the human breast,
and takes and bears them for his own
that all in him may rest.
3.
Crown him the Lord of peace,
whose power a sceptre sways
from pole to pole, that wars may cease
absorbed in prayer and praise:
his reign shall know no end,
and round his piercèd feet
fair flowers of paradise extend
their fragrance ever sweet.
4.
Crown him the Lord of years,
the Potentate of time,
Creator of the rolling spheres,
majestic and sublime:
all hail, Redeemer, hail!
for you have died for me;
your praise shall never, never fail
throughout eternity.
Matthew Bridges (1800-1894) and
Godfrey Thring (1823-1903) alt.
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.
A Conversation with the Younger Ones
The First Lesson:
Psalm 100
In this is the Word of God.
THANKS BE TO GOD.
Knox Singers:
Flocks in Pastures
J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Gospel Lesson:
Matthew 25:31-46
This is the gospel of Christ.
PRAISE TO CHRIST THE WORD.
Hymn:
Neighbour
Sydney Carter (1915-2004)
1.
When I needed a neighbour, were you there, were you there?
When I needed a neighbour, were you there?
And the creed and the colour and the name won't matter,
were you there?
2.
I was hungry and thirsty, were you there, were you there?
I was hungry and thirsty, were you there?
And the creed . . .
3.
I was cold, I was naked, were you there, were you there?
I was cold, I was naked, were you there?
And the creed . . .
4.
When I needed a shelter, were you there, were you there?
When I needed a shelter, were you there?
And the creed . . .
5.
When I needed a healer, were you there, were you there?
When I needed a healer, were you there?
And the creed . . .
6.
When they put me in prison, were you there, were you there?
When they put me in prison, were you there?
And the creed . . .
7.
Wherever you travel, I'll be there, I'll be there'
wherever you travel, I'll be there.
And the creed . . .
Sydney Carter (1915-2004)
The Sermon: When did we see you?
Music for Reflection
Hymn:
Lauds
John Whitridge Wilson (1905-1992)
1.
There's a spirit in the air,
telling Christians everywhere:
"Praise the love that Christ revealed,
living, working in our world."
2.
Lose your shyness, find your tongue;
tell the world what God has done:
God in Christ has come to stay,
we can see his power today.
3.
When believers share their bread
when a hungry child is fed:
praise the love that Christ revealed
living, working in our world.
4.
Still his Spirit leads the fight,
seeing wrong and setting right:
God in Christ has come to stay,
we can see his power today.
5.
When a stranger's not alone,
where the homeless find a home,
praise the love that Christ revealed,
living, working in our world.
6.
May the Spirit fill our praise,
guide our thoughts and change our ways:
God in Christ has come to stay,
we can see his power today.
7.
There's a Spirit in the air,
calling people everywhere:
praise the love that Christ revealed,
living, working in our world.
Brian Wren (b. 1936)
Prayers for Others and Ourselves
led by Janet Wilson
The Offering and Dedication
We stand for the dedication of the Offering
Notices
Hymn:
Rex
William Henry Grattan Flood (1859-1928)
1.
Hail Redeemer, King divine!
Priest and Lamb, the throne is thine,
King, whose reign shall never cease,
Prince of everlasting peace.
Angels, saints and nations sing,
raised be Jesus Christ, our King:
Lord of life, earth, sky and sea,
King of love on Calvary.'
2.
King, whose name creation thrills,
rule our minds, our hearts, our wills,
till in peace each nation rings
with thy praises, King of kings.
Angels, saints and nations sing . . .
3.
King most holy, King of truth,
guide the lowly, guide the youth;
Christ thou King of glory bright,
be to us eternal light.
Angels, saints and nations sing,
raised be Jesus Christ, our King:
Lord of life, earth, sky and sea,
King of love on Calvary.'
4.
Shepherd-king, o'er mountains steep,
homeward bring the wandering sheep;
shelter in one royal fold
states and kingdoms, new and old.
Angels, saints and nations sing . . .
Patrick Brennan (1877-1951), alt.
Benediction and Sung Amen
Postlude
Tea and coffee are served in the Lounge following the morning service
Music printed in this order of service is covered
under a music copyright licence agreement: LicenSing #604802
Bible reading for next week
The reading for next week’s service is likely to be:
 Isaiah 64:1-9
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
Minister: Rev. Dr Matthew Jack
ph. (03) 3570 111,
minister@knoxchurch.co.nz
Pastoral Ministry Assistant:
Rev. Bob Fendall, (03) 386 1579
Session Clerk: Janet Wilson,
ph. (03) 338 7203
Organist: Daniel Cooper,
organist@knoxchurch.co.nz
Visit our website
www.knoxchurch.co.nz
NOTICES
This Week:
Today
Wednesday
23 November 2014 – 29 November 2014
10.00 am Morning Worship
10.00 am Bible Study in committee room
Next Week:
Sunday
Wednesday
30 November 2014 –6 December 2014
10.00 am Morning Worship
10.00 am Bible Study in committee room
Keep this date free! : Saturday November 29
Packing the Christmas baking orders will be on Saturday Nov 29 at 9
30am in the Hall. All welcome – many hands make light work.
PILLARS
Knox Council has approved for the next three Sunday’s in November
instead of our food etc donations going to City Mission they will be going
to PILLARS. PILLARS is a group that looks after families who have
family members in prison. Food, especially, Christmas type food ,
toiletries, gifts suitable for children and teenagers etc will be welcome.
This is the fifth year Knox has donated goods to PILLARS .
Knox Life
Contributions to the next issue of Knox Life with the theme HOPE, are
requested. These may be e-mailed to office@knoxchurch.co.nz
left at the office or e-mailed to judith.challies@xtra.co.nz, by 1st
December
This will be our Christmas issue and in February we will celebrate the
opening of the new church. Thank you to all past contributors and in
advance for those received for this issue. Judith Challies Editor
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