Order of Service
4 October 2015
FIT FOR THE COMMON PURPOSE
A COMMUNION SERVICE
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.
This is a communion service. On the understanding that God desires to nurture
people at every stage of their journey, the table at Knox is an open one.
Members of any denomination, as well as any who are seeking God sincerely,
are welcome to receive communion here.
The Call to Worship:
We light a candle in the name of Jesus Christ, the Light of the world.
JESUS, INTO WHOSE BODY WE ARE BEING MADE;
JESUS, WHOSE LIFE IS OUR COMMON PURPOSE;
JESUS, IN WHOM WE FIND OUR PERFECT VOCATION.
Kia noho a Ihowa ki a koutou. God be with you.
MA IHOWA KOE E MANAAKI. GOD BLESS YOU.
Hymn:
Ode to Joy
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
1.
God, who stretched the spangled heavens,
infinite in time and place,
flung the suns in burning radiance
through the silent fields of space,
we thy children, in thy likeness,
share inventive powers with thee:
great Creator, still creating,
teach us what we yet may be.
2.
We have conquered worlds undreamed of
since the childhood of our race,
known the ecstasy of winging
through uncharted realms of space,
probed the secrets of the atom,
yielding unimagined power,
facing us with life's destruction
or our most triumphant hour.
3.
As thy new horizons beckon,
Father, give us strength to be
children of creative purpose,
thinking thy thoughts after thee,
till our dreams are rich with meaning,
each endeavour, thy design:
great Creator, lead us onward
till our work is one with thine.
Catherine Cameron (b. 1927)
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.
AMEN.
The Notices
If there are younger ones present
A Conversation with the Younger Ones
Since it is school holidays, there is no children’s programme in the Sala de
Sol. There are activity sheets available in the children’s area.
First Lesson:
Exodus 3:7-12 & 4:10-16
In this is the Word of God.
THANKS BE TO GOD.
Gospel Lesson: John 1:43-51
This is the gospel of Christ.
PRAISE TO CHRIST THE WORD.
Sermon:
Capacities for the common purpose
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.
Prayers for Others and Ourselves
. . . 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 Offering and Dedication
We stand for the dedication of the Offering.
Blessed are you, O God of all creation.
Through your goodness, we have this money to offer,
which we have earned
using the talents that you have given us.
It will further the work of your kingdom.
BLESSED BE GOD FOREVER.
Blessed are you, O God of all creation.
Through your goodness we have this bread to offer,
which earth has given and human hands have made.
It will become for us the bread of life.
BLESSED BE GOD FOREVER.
Blessed are you, O God of all creation.
Through your goodness we have this wine to offer,
fruit of the vine and work of human hands.
It will become for us our spiritual drink.
BLESSED BE GOD FOREVER,
THROUGH JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD, 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.
Communion Hymn:
Blaenwern
William Penfro Rowlands (1860-1937)
1.
There are many ways of sharing, but God's Spirit gives each one.
There are different ways of caring; one’s the God whose work is done.
God, whose gifts are overflowing, may we hear you when you call;
keep us serving, keep us growing for the common good of all.
2.
We've been called into your service; we've been given work to do.
When you call your sons and daughters, you give gifts for serving you.
God, we join in celebration of the gifting you impart.
Bless each person’s true vocation; give each one a servant's heart.
3.
All are blest by gifts you give us; all are called your grace to heed.
Give us Jesus' love within us, as we care for those in need.
Give us faith to make decisions; give us joy to share your Word.
Give us unity and vision, as we serve your church and world.
4.
Now you call us to your table, to be nourished by your bread.
Here you feed us for your service, to discern your way ahead.
As we lift the cup and offer praise to you in Christ the Son,
may we make the affirmation: “here on earth your will be done”.
vv. 1-3, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette (b. 1961), alt.
v. 4, Matthew Jack (b. 1963)
We sit for
The Invitation
The Institution
The Setting Apart of the Elements
The Great Eucharistic Prayer:
May God be with you.
AND ALSO WITH YOU.
Lift up your hearts.
WE LIFT THEM TO GOD.
Let us give thanks to the world’s creator.
IT IS RIGHT TO GIVE OUR THANKS AND PRAISE.
It is right indeed . . .
The Breaking of the Bread
Lamb of God:
Jesus, Lamb of God,
HAVE MERCY ON US.
JESUS, BEARER OF OUR SINS,
HAVE MERCY ON US.
JESUS, REDEEMER OF THE WORLD,
GRANT US YOUR PEACE.
The Communion
For the distribution, please come forward to the table, take some bread from the
loaf, dip it in the cup, and return to your seat. If you prefer non-alcoholic grape
juice or gluten free bread, please take communion from the server with the
communion tray.
The Prayer After Communion
Eternal God,
we give you thanks and praise
that while we were still far off
you met us in your Son, and brought us home.
MAY WE WHO SHARE HIS BREAD
LIVE HIS RISEN LIFE;
WE WHO DRINK HIS CUP
BRING LIFE TO OTHERS;
WE WHOM THE SPIRIT LIGHTS
GIVE LIGHT TO THE WORLD,
THAT ALL YOUR CHILDREN SHALL BE FREE,
AND THE WHOLE EARTH LIVE TO PRAISE YOUR NAME.
AMEN.
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 everyone can 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 our many gifts and talents
seek location in the space
of God’s deployment and, rejoice that
all are welcome, all are welcome,
all are welcome in this place.
3.
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), v 2 alt.
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
Bible readings for next week
The readings for next week’s service are likely to be:
 Mark 14:3-9 (The ointment debacle)
 Mark 12:41-44 (The widow’s mite)
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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Services and post-service discussions
for today and the next two weeks
4 October:
Morning Service: The Christian Use of Talent
After morning tea in the Committee Room:
Reflections on “Use of Talent”
Introduction to “Use of Treasure”
11 October:
Morning Service: The Christian Use of Treasure
After morning tea in the Committee Room:
Brief reflection on “Use of Treasure”
Summarising of our “Use of . . .” insights
18 October:
Morning Service: Offering our Present
featuring a reflection on our use of time, talent and
treasure, and an opportunity to dedicate ourselves for the
future of our church
NOTICES
This Week:
Today
Wednesday
Next Week:
Sunday
Wednesday
4 October 2015 – 10 October 2015
10.00 am Morning Worship
11.15 am Group Discussion – Using our Talents
in the committee room
10.00 am Knox Bible Study in committee room
11 October 2015 – 17 October 2015
10.00 am Morning Worship
11.15 am Group Discussion – Money
in the committee room
10.00 am Knox Bible Study in committee room
Knox Fireside Group – Open meeting
Next meeting of Fireside Group Monday October 19 at 7 30pm in the
Knox Lounge. The speaker is the liaison person with PILLARS. In
November, as in other years, Knox will gather food and goods for
PILLARS - this will be a great opportunity to discover more about
PILLARS. All Welcome.
PILLARS
For the first 3 Sundays in November our Food offerings etc will be
donated to PILLARS instead of St Georges Iona.
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 338 720 email janetwilson@clear.net.nz
BAKING FOR CHRISTMAS
As we did last year we will do baking for Christmas with all proceeds
going to the Rebuild. There will be Christmas Cakes small 10cm, medium
15cm, large 22-23 cm, Truffles and Afghans and Shortbread made by
Doug Shaw.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
All recipes and some ingredients will be given, can you make Christmas
cakes, truffles? Donation of money to go towards the ingredients, seek
and collect orders.
TIME TABLE
October – order forms to go out
October 31 – all order forms to be returned
November – make Christmas cakes and truffles
December 5 – in the morning pack baking
IF YOU CAN HELP IN ANY WAY PLEASE CONTACT
Jennifer McKinnon – jennifer.mckinnon@xtra.co.nz – 338 0333
Di in the Office – office@knoxchurch.co.nz – 379 2456
Extra order forms can be obtained from the church Office or from the
table in the foyer leading into the church.