15 June 2008 5th Sunday after Pentecost

Our theme for the week: Living in the harvest

Readings for the week:
Exodus 19:2–8a
Psalm 100
Romans 5:1–8
Matthew 9:35 – 10:23

We sang the following in worship:
LHS 159 O for a thousand tongues
At 44 Psalm 100
At 313 Christ be our light
LHS 894 Father in heaven
At 31 Freely Freely
Just let me say (Geoff Bullock)

This week's sermon can be found at: http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=123578

4th Sunday after Pentecost 8 June 2008

Theme for the week: Living with a changed heart

Songs/Hymns
The heart of worship
At 357 Give us hearts to know you Lord
At 368 Shelter
At 354 change my heart o God
AT 398 May the holy ghost lead you
LHS 851 Amazing Grace
Be thou my vision (lhs 379 tune)

Sermon for the week: http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=123339

3rd Sunday after Pentecost 1 June 2008

Theme for this week: Solid Rock living by God's word

Bible Readings
Deuteronomy 11:18–21, 26–28
Psalm 31:1–5, 19–24
Romans 1:16, 17; 3:22b–31
Matthew 7:21–29

Songs/Hymns for this week
At 246 Thy word
At 58 Praise the name of Jesus
The wise man built his hand upon the rock (see attached in Sing to Jesus 201)
At 345 Nothing but the blood of Jesus
LHS 877 Trust and obey
At 213 I go to the rock
LHS 331 Solid rock My hope is built on nothing less

Sermon

25th May 2nd Sunday after Pentecost

Theme for the week: The road to no worries....God's way

Bible readings for the week:
Isaiah 49:8–16a
Psalm 131
1 Corinthians 4:1–5
Matthew 6:24–34

Songs for the week:
At 34 Seek ye first
LHS 877 Trust and obey
At 87 Walking down the road
At 233 He will listen to you
At 345 Nothing but the blood
At 496 Don't be afraid
Living my life for my Lord (C Jaensch)
LHS 219 Jesus shall reign

Sermon for the week can be found at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122874

18th May Trinity Sunday

Theme for the week: As you go about your life...make disciples

Readings for this week:
Genesis 1:1 – 2:4a
Psalm 8
2 Corinthians 13:11–14
Matthew 28:16–20

Songs for this week:
At 43 How shall I call you?
LHS 881 How great thou art
At 320 I was there to hear your borning cry
At 301 Prayer of peace
At 349 There is a redeemer
At 31 Freely Freely
LHS 642 Praise God from whom all blessings flow
LHS 442 Praise to the Lord the king of creation

Sermon for this week can be found at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122688
Another sermon based on Matthew 28:16-20 can be found at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122491

May 11th Pentecost

Theme for this week is: The real miracle of Pentecost...

Readings for this week:
Numbers 11:24–30
Psalm 104:24–34, 35b
Acts 2:1–21
John 7:37–39

Songs/hymns for this week:
At359 Holy Spirit living water
At 349 There is a redeemer
At 341 If your black
At 875 There is a wideness in God's mercy
LHS 894 Father God in heaven
At 99 Pentecost Prayer
At 475 Come to the banquet
At 301 Prayer of Peace
Be thou my vision
Spirit of the living God
O let the son of God enfold you (Spirit Song)

Sermon for this week:
http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122490

May 4th Ascension Celebration

The theme for this week is: Inspired by the Spirit.

Readings for the week:
Acts 1:1–11
Psalm 47 or Psalm 93
Ephesians 1:15–23
Luke 24:44–53

Songs/Hymns for the week:
At 161 Majesty
AT 26 he is Lord
In Christ alone/At 300 Prayer of peace
At 297 Let us talents
At 103 Send your servant
LHS 115 Rejoice the Lord is king

Sermon for the week can be found at:

April 27 6th Sunday after Easter and Anzac Day

Theme for the week: Living loving others by introducing God to our world

Readings for the week:
Acts 17:22–31
Psalm 66:8–20
1 Peter 3:13–22
John 14:15–21

Songs for the week:
At 43 How shall i call you
LHS 881 How great thou art
AT 72 God loves you
At 26 He is Lord
AT 349 There is a redeemer
AT 300 Practice Love
In Christ Alone
LHS 164 Love Divine

Sermon for the week can be found at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=121764

20th April

Our theme for this week was: Living by giving selflessly

Readings for the week were:
Acts 7:55–60
Psalm 31:1–5, 15, 16
1 Peter 2:2–10
John 14:1–14

Songs for the week were:
At 261 Servant King
At 31 Freely Freely
LHS 877 Trust and obey
At 276 into your death
At 87 Walking down the road

Sermon for the week: Pastor Richard was away at the Get Real conference, here is a sermon Pastor Richard preached in 2005 on the John 14 reading http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=113106

The week beginning April 13th

Our theme for the week was a community lead by the Good Shepherd

Readings for the week:
Acts 2:42–47
Psalm 23
1 Peter 2:19–25
John 10:1–10

Hymns/Songs for the week
AT 324 Saints of all time
LHS 506 Jesus where the people meet
LHS 92 Christ the Lord is risen today
At 341 If your black or if your white
At 174 Bind us together
At 172 May we be one
At 191 The servant song

Sermon for the week: as Pastor Richard was attending 'Get Real' we had a lay read sermon, which is not available. If you would like a copy of the sermon please email: Pastor Richard Schwedes richard.schwedes@lca.org.au

Week beginning 6 April, Easter 3

The theme for this week is Seeing God in our lives.

Bible Readings
Acts 2:14a, 36–41
Psalm 116:1–4, 12–19
1 Peter 1:17–23
Luke 24:13–35

Around the parish we sang the following songs:
At 343 Jesus come stand among us
LHS 92 Christ the Lord is risen today
LHS 26 He is Lord
AT 127 Because He lives
AT 297 Let us talents and tongue employ
HS Have Faith in God

Sermon for the week can be found at: http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=120955

SUNDAY 6 April
10am Launceston Worship
6pm Burnie Worship
MONDAY 7 April
6pm Launceston Prayer Meeting
7pm Burnie Prayer Meeting
TUESDAY 8 April
1.30pm Devonport Bible Study
WED 9 April
10:30 Burnie Day Time Bible Study
THURSDAY 10 April
FRIDAY 11 April
SATURDAY 12 April
9am Burnie Women’s walk and coffee
SUNDAY 13 April
9am Burnie Worship
10am Launceston Worship
11am Devonport Worship
MONDAY 14 April
6pm Launceston Prayer Meeting
7pm Burnie Prayer Meeting
TUESDAY 15 April
Noon & 8pm Devonport churches praying together at our church
WED 16 April
12:30 Lunchtime bible study at Powells
7pm Burnie Church Council at Hollands
THURSDAY 17 April
7pm Launceston Church Council
8:30pm Launceston confirmation at Walker’s
FRIDAY 18 April
SATURDAY 19 April
10am Parish Council Meeting Devonport
SUNDAY 20 March
9am Burnie worship
11am Devonport Worship followed by AGM
5pm Launceston Worship

This week beginning Sunday 30th March

Our theme for this week is: Dealing with doubts.

Around our parish we sang the following songs/hymns:
AT 312 Celebrate Jesus the risen Lord
LHS 92 Christ the Lord is risen today
AT 421 Born forever
AT 160 Resurrection Shout
AT 127 Because He lives
At 257 Jesus is living
AT 113 Crown Him with many crowns
At 26 He is Lord

The sermon for this week can be found at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=120689

This week in our Parish:

SUNDAY 30 March
9am Burnie worship followed by AGM
10am Launceston Worship
11am Devonport Worship
MONDAY 31 March
6pm Launceston Prayer Meeting
7pm Burnie Prayer Meeting
TUESDAY1 April
1:30pm Devonport Bible Study
WED 2 April
12:30 Burnie Lunchtime bible study at Powells
THURSDAY 3 April
7pm Launceston Church Council
FRIDAY 4 April
SATURDAY 5 April
8am Burnie Men’s Breakfast at Geoff’s shed
5pm Devonport Worship
SUNDAY 6 April
10am Launceston Worship
6pm Burnie Worship

Easter Sunday 2008

Our theme for Easter Sunday: Celebrating Jesus victory for us...Jesus wins We win.

Around the parish we sang the following songs:
LHS 92 Christ the Lord is risen today
AT 160 Resurrection Shout
AT 421 Born forever
This is the feast of Victory (This far by faith)
AT 2 This is the day

The sermon for today can be found at http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=120443

Good Friday

Our Good Friday worship service this year was: 'The Way of the Cross' (for details regarding this service please email me)

Our theme for the day was: 'The way of the cross"

Around the parish we sang the following songs/hymns:
We all like sheep have gone astray (Colin Buchanan)
LHS 84 There is a Green Hill far away
AT 261 The Servant King
At 345 Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Were you there when they crucifed my Lord?
LHS 54 When I Survey the wonderous cross

The sermon for today can be found at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=120442

Palm and Passion Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week

Our theme for the week is: The benefits of remaining obedient.



God's Word for us this week:

Matthew 21:1-11

Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Phillipians 2:5-11
Matthew 27:11-54



Around our parish we sang:

At 328 Tell the city of zion
At 155 We believe

At 158 Come sing our praises loud
At 444 Hey King
At 261 Servant King
LHS 54 When I survey the wonderous



Sermon for this week: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=120051


A sermon relating to Matthew 21:1-11 reading http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=113998

Lent 5

Theme for the week: Not being dictated to by death

Around our parish we sang the following:
AT359 Holy Spirit living water
At 160 The resurrection shout
At 349 there is a redeemer
LHS 894 Lord's Prayer
LHS 54 When I survey the wonderous

Sermon for the week can be found at: http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=119727

Sermon preached 3 years ago can be found at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=119563

Easter Events and Worship around the parish

EASTER EVENTS 2008
LENT EVENTS
Wed 12th Mar 7pm Burnie Lent Study
Thurs 13th Mar 7pm Launceston Lent Study

HOLY WEEK EVENT
Tues 18th Mar 1:00pm Devonport
Wed 19th Mar 7pm Burnie
Thurs 20th Mar 7pm Launceston

This all age event includes a movie based on the Gospel of John, reflection time and a shared meal. Bring some food to share. Invite a friend along.

EASTER WORSHIP
Good Friday 21st March
‘The Way of the Cross’
A dramatic service
for the eyes, ears and nose.
9am Burnie
10am Launceston
11am Devonport

Easter Sunday 23rd March
Jesus wins!! We win!!
8am Devonport
9am Burnie
10am Launceston

Good Friday worship service: sights, sounds and smells of Good Friday

Welcome to Burnie/Devonport/Launceston Lutheran Church

Because of God’s amazing grace
WE LIVE
to love the Lord with all our being
to love others as ourselves
and to share
the Good News of Jesus Christ
Good FridaySights, scenes and sounds of Good Friday

INTRODUCTION TO THE SERVICE
Leader:

Our Good Friday Service this morning is a service of the sights, sounds and smells of Good Friday. It is a series of readings, responses, silent reflection and prayer designed to help us enter more deeply into the meaning of Good Friday, who God is and How he creates hope and new life. It is based around the account from the Gospel according to St John chapters 18 and 19. You are encouraged to follow the readings by opening your bibles to John chapter 18.

Invocation
Leader: The Holy Spirit has gathered us here to focus on Jesus
To hear and learn how he remained committed to His Father’s will.
So that we may have a new life.
ALL: Amen

Welcoming fellow members of the Body
As we are all guests of Jesus I invite you to welcome each other
You are welcome to move around the church
Greeting each other and introducing yourself to those people you do not know


Setting the scene
Leader: Many years before Jesus walked the earth as a human through His prophets God revealed to the world how He would give us a future, and how we would be saved. Let us listen to and reflect on part of this prophesy as found in the Old Testament book of the prophet Isaiah.

Bible Reading
God speaks through his prophets:
Isaiah 53:1-4, 11-12
Reader: This is the word of the Lord
ALL: Thanks be to God
Silence for reflection

LHS 54 When I survey the wondrous cross
LHS 54 When I Survey the wondrous cross
When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss
And pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ, my God;
All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to His blood.

See from His head, His hands, His feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down:
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were an offering far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.
Isaac Watts (1674-1748), alt.


JESUS GATHER’S US AND LEAD US
Bible Reader: JOHN 18:1, 2B

Leader: Olive trees in ancient times were a sign of peace. As the olive branches are passed around think and pray about how Jesus is always leading us as individuals into a group of people that are focussed on Him and His ways and His approach to peace.

Silence for reflection and prayer

As the olive branches are passed around

Leader: O God - thankyou for leading us as individuals and a group of people focussed on you and your ways
ALL: Forgive us when we have strayed from you

and have not met regularly with other Christians
Help us to trust in you always
Don’t give up on us,
continue leading us into your family and your kingdom.

BETRAYING JESUS
Reader: JOHN 18:2a, 3

Leader: In the account of Jesus’ betrayal in the Gospel of Matthew, we see that Judas betrayed Jesus so that he could gain 30 pieces of silver. As the coins are passed around. Think about how you betray Jesus and others so you can satisfy yourself.

Silence for reflection and prayer
As the coins are passed around

Leader: O God, help us to consider how we betray You and others,
by living lives where we think of ourselves first.
ALL: Show us how we have betrayed you and others
Forgive us for hurting you and others due to our acts of betrayal
Help us to remain loyal to you and others in all situations

Sung Response
How deep the father’s love for us v1

JESUS SURRENDERS HIMSELF FOR US
Reader: JOHN 18:4-14

Leader: In Jesus surrendering himself to the soldiers, he saved others. A white flag is usually seen as a sign of surrendering. As the flag is passed around think about what you received as a result of God surrendering himself for us..

Silence for reflection and prayer
As the white flag is passed around

Leader: Gracious God, your son is so special
That he gave himself up to the soldiers so that the disciples and us could be saved from harm
ALL: Thankyou Jesus for giving yourself up for us
Help us to faithfully follow You,
By giving ourselves up to you, our loving God


DENY KNOWING JESUS
Reader: JOHN 18:15-18, 25-27
Leader: Despite being one of the closest people to Jesus Peter denied knowing Jesus, not once but three times. Peter’s denial of Jesus came through His silence, actions and by saying He was not one of Jesus’ disciples. Think about how you have pretended that you are not a Christian by your silence, your actions or what you have said. On this occasion nothing is being passed around, because when we deny Jesus, we are keeping God’s love and mercy from others..

Silence for reflection and prayer
As nothing is passed around

Leader: O God, help us consider how we deny you how we seek to live as people belonging to this world and Satan rather than You.

ALL: Forgive us for those times we have denied knowing You
Give us strength to bring your love

and Good News in all situations you have placed us.

Sung Response
How deep the Father's love for us v2

TRUTH
Reader: JOHN 18:19-24

Leader: Early in His ministry Jesus said He is the way, the truth and the light. Unfortunately the officials could not see the truth that was in front of them. As the bible passes your hands reflect on God’s gift of truth that we can access everyday through the scriptures.

Silence for reflection and prayer
As the BIBLE is passed around

Leader: O God, thankyou that you are truth and for giving us the truth in the scriptures
ALL: Forgive us for not relying on your truth
Help us to regularly open your pages of scripture

and study your word so you can reveal the truth to us
May we trust in your teachings above all others

JESUS IS PUNISHED AND SUFFERS
Reader: JOHN 18:28-19:3
Leader: Despite His innocence Jesus is punished and suffers. He didn't suffer for himself but for us. As the thorns are passed around think about how Jesus Suffered for you.

Silence for reflection and prayer
As the thorns are passed around

Leader: O Jesus thankyou for suffering for us
ALL: It is our desire to be our own boss and do our own thing
That meant that we had no hope of heaven without your suffering
We can not thankyou enough for what you have done and are doing for us

Sung Response
How deep the Father's love for us v3

JESUS IS CRUCIFIED
Reader: JOHN 19:4 -18

Leader: Jesus is a king, but was crowned in an unexpected way. His throne was the cross. Reflect on how as your king Jesus took the punishment you deserve, being nailed to the cross

Silence for reflection and prayer
As the nails are hammered in

Leader: O God, thank you for paying the price for our sins
ALL: Forgive us for not always acknowledging you as our king
Thankyou that you have done what it takes to give us access to heaven


Sung Response
How deep the Father's love for us v1

JESUS IS STRIPED
Reader: JOHN 19:19-24
Leader: Jesus was stripped and the soldiers divided His clothes amongst themselves. As the altar is stripped remember how Jesus was stripped for you

Silence for reflection and prayer
As the altar is stripped

Leader: O God our sinful desires caused you to be stripped naked
ALL: Forgive us
Take from us all that hinders our relationship with you and others
And replace it with your clothes of righteousness

Sung Response
How deep the Father's love for us v2

JESUS CREATES FAMILY
Reader: JOHN 19:25-27
Leader: Even whilst hanging on the cross Jesus was still thinking of others and helping them become family. You are also given the opportunity to be part of His family, through the waters of baptism, where God says you are now part of my family

Silence for reflection and prayer
As water is poured into the baptismal fount

Leader: O God thankyou for welcoming us into your family through the waters of baptism
ALL: Forgive us when we have failed to honour our baptismal promises,

when we have strayed from your family
And we are thankful that you have honoured yours
Help us to grow together as Your family


JESUS IS THIRSTY
Reader: JOHN 19:28-30
Leader: Jesus says he is thirsty and the soldiers respond by giving Him a wine vinegar, a cheap drink. As the sponge is passed around reflect on what you give Jesus...is it cheap or something more

Silence for reflection and prayer
As the wine vinegar is passed around

Leader: O God you have given so much to us and for us
ALL: Forgive us when we have been misers

and not generous with everything you have given us
Help us to be your generous and faithful followers

as we live our life of loving you and others


JESUS IS SPEARED
Reader: JOHN 19:31-3724
Leader: In being pierced Jesus is replacing once and for all the sacrificial lamb. He foretold this on the night he was betrayed, when he instituted Holy Communion. This meal was given to Jesus disciples, the people who followed Him, none of them perfect, yet they were all loved by Jesus. In a few moments you have the opportunity to receive His body and blood for the forgiveness of your sins as you receive Holy Communion. As you receive it contemplate what it took for Jesus to give you His body and blood.

Words of Institution

Dismissal

Leader: O God thankyou for the gift of your body and blood
ALL: Jesus we are sorry that you had to die for us
We thankyou for what you have done for us
Help us always to appreciate this.

AT 345 Nothing but the blood

What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Oh! Precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
no other fount I know -
nothing but the blood of Jesus.

For my pardon this I see:
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
For my cleansing this my plea:
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Oh! Precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
no other fount I know -
nothing but the blood of Jesus.

This is all my hope and peace:
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
This is all my righteousness
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Oh! Precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
no other fount I know -
nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Robert Lowry Public Domain


JESUS IS BURIED

Bible Reader: JOHN 19:38-42
Leader: Jesus body has now been wrapped up and placed in the tomb. In the account of Jesus burial from Matthew we hear that a great rock is placed to seal the entrance. We know this is not the end of the story. However many people probably thought that Jesus was wrapped up and out of site and this would be the last they heard of him. As the rock is passed around, you may wish to reflect on how we at times lock Jesus up and put him out of sight, you may also wish to pray for those who think Jesus death is the end of the story.

Silence for reflection and prayer
As the rock is passed around

Leader: O God we know that your death has a purpose
ALL: and we also know that it is not the end
But the start of something special for us
Help us not have Jesus wrapped up and out of site
But to gladly share Him with everyone we encounter.

During the next song:
We join with millions of Christians all over the world in joyfully responding to God’s goodness through the giving of our financial resources.
Our offerings are used to support God’s work locally, nationally and overseas.
We thank you in advance for your generous and faithful giving, it is only because of your giving that the mission and ministry of this congregation can continue.

PRAYER OF BLESSING
Leader: Lord God,
ALL: you have given us everything.
You have not held anything back,
not even your only begotten son.
With humble hearts we thank you.
In new hope we offer to you
and for the work of salvation
all that you have given us including:
every minute of the day,
all our gifts
and ourselves completely.
Be pleased, O God, in the name of Jesus,
to accept all that we offer at this time.
Look upon the intentions of our hearts.
In Jesus name we pray
Amen

The Lord’s Prayer
All: 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.

Children’s Talk

Sermon

Response based on Hebrews 10:16-25
Leader:

The Lord says “This is the agreement  I will make
with them at that time,
“Their sins and the evil things they do—
I will not remember anymore.”
Now when these have been forgiven,
there is no more need for a sacrifice for sins.
ALL: We are completely free to enter the Most Holy Place
without fear because of the blood of Jesus’ death.
We can enter through a new and living way
that Jesus opened for us.
It leads through the curtain—Christ’s body.
let us come near to God with a sincere heart and a sure faith,

Closing confession
Leader: By nature each one of us is sinful and unclean
Sin weighs us down with guilt, embarrassment and worry
Separating us from God and others
And today we have heard what Jesus did to address the problems this causes
Jesus wishes to release you from the weight of sin


Leader: So today before you leave in silence reflecting on what Jesus has done, is doing and will do for you. You are invited to come forward and leave all the sins that you have committed and that have been committed against you at the cross.

Please respect this time of reflection for others
And leave in silence

Announcements will be made in the church hall

© 2007 Richard Schwedes (Pastor, North Tasmania Lutheran Parish)

Christian congregations, gatherings and parishes are free to use this worship order free of charge for their God Friday worship. Please contact us regarding other uses (richard.schwedes@lca.org.au) It would also be appreciated if you could ackowledge this copyright, thankyou

What's happening this week 24 Feb to 2 March

SUNDAY 24 February
10:30am Parish WORSHIP, Lunch and AGM at Burnie
MONDAY 25 February
6pm Launceston Prayer Meeting
7pm Burnie Prayer Meeting
TUESDAY 26 February
11am Erika Poder funeral at Launceston church
WED 27 February
10:30 Burnie Day Time Bible Study
12:30 Lunch time Bible Study at Powells
7pm Burnie Lent Study at the church
THURSDAY 28 February
7pm Launceston Lenten Bible Study
FRIDAY 29 February
SATURDAY 1 March
5pm Devonport Worship Healing Service
SUNDAY2 March
10am Launceston Worship Healing Service
5pm Burnie tea and then Burnie Worship Healing Service

Lent 4, Healing Service

This week our focus is on being healed by Jesus.

Bible Readings
1 Samuel 16:1-13
Psalm 23
Ephesians 5:8-14
John 9:1-41

Songs we are singing include:
AT 9 Be still and know that I am God
AT 233 He will listen to you
At 23 the blind man
At 359 Holy Spirit Living water
AT 476 Here is bread
LHS 54 When I survey the wonderous

Sermon : Receiving Jesus' healing http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=119386

Service Order of healing

WELCOME

explanation of the role of healing in the Christian church, including what will be occuring in the service.

CALL TO WORSHIP

Responsive reading based on Psalm 23. Use a translation that relates to your congregation and is accessible. We have used the New Living Translation, the New International Version and New International Readers Version.

WELCOMING FELLOW MEMBERS OF THE BODY OF CHRIST

As God’s fellow members of the Body of Christ God has given us each other, and you are invited to welcome each other and introduce yourself to those who you do not know.
Please take a few moments to move around the sanctuary area, to greet others and introduce yourself.

OPENING PRAYER

Leader: Let us pray for healing from God
Time to reflect on what requires healing in your life
All: Gracious God touch us with your healing Spirit.
Each one of us needs your healing for our minds, bodies and souls.
Lay your hands
gently upon us,
heal us
and strengthen us
to do your will
and sing your praises.
As you call each one of us to tell others about Your Kingdom and to heal the sick.
May your healing power flow from each one of us to others.
Help us to be instruments of your peace.
Amen

SONG: AT 9 Be Still and know that I am God

HEALING THROUGH GOD'S FORGIVENESS
ALL: God our creator
we come to you today in need of your healing touch.
Our bodies are weak
Our minds are confused
and our lives lack meaning and purpose.
We are people in need of your healing touch.
We want to be healthy.
We want to be whole.
We want eternal value in our lives.
We confess our sinful nature causes us illness
and we need the touch of Jesus.

silence for personal confession

Leader: Hear and receive the Good News.
Disciples of Jesus, you are forgiven!
The sickness of your nature and the separation of your relationships has been changed forever.
The life, death and resurrection of Jesus
has turned wrong into right
and altered your destination from death to life
We have been touched with the healing touch of Jesus
All: Praise God, Praise Jesus for all healing.

HEALING THROUGH GOD'S WORD:

Bible readings

STATING OUR FAITH with Christians of all times and places using the words of the Apostles Creed.
ALL: I believe in God, the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ,
his only Son our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried.
He descended into hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven,
and sits at the right hand of God,
the Father almighty,
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy Christian † church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen.

SONG for the young and young at heart: AT 23 The blind man

CHILDREN'S TALK

SERMON

OFFERING

SONG IN PREPARATION FOR HEALING IN PRAYER: AT223 He will listen to you

HEALING THOUGH PRAYER

Offering Prayer
Leader: Let us pray
ALL: God, you bless us in order that we would be a blessing to others. Use these gifts that we bring that they might bring your healing grace to all who are in need.
Bless your church that we would be a source of hope and a blessing to your world.
Give us servant hearts that beat to the rhythm of your grace in Jesus’ name.Amen!

Prayer of the Church

Prayers for
•the world
•Australia
•Tasmania
•The communities we live in
•The Christian Church
•Our Parish
•Our Congregation

Community Prayer for healing
Leader: Lord in your mercy,
ALL: Hear our prayers
Leader: Let us pray for all who suffer.
A time of silence for prayer
Merciful Lord,
you sent your Son to be our peace.
Help all who suffer pain or grief to find strength and peace,
so that their trust in your promises may be renewed;

Leader: Lord in your mercy,
ALL: Hear our prayers
Leader: Let us pray for recovery from sickness
A time of silence for prayer
Oh God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers:
mercifully hear our prayers and grant to your children,
the help of your power,
that their sickness may be turned into health and our sorrow into joy;

Leader: Lord in your mercy,
ALL: Hear our prayers
Leader: Let us pray for all who minister healing
A time of silence for prayer
Almighty God, source of human knowledge and skill:
Guide physicians and nurses and all those you have called to healing vocations.
Strengthen them by your life-giving Spirit, that,
the health of all people may be promoted and your creation may be glorified;

Leader: Lord in your mercy,
ALL: Hear our prayers
Leader: Let us pray for the ministry of family and friends
A time of silence for prayer
Loving God, our creator and redeemer:
Give strength and gentleness, patience and faithfulness to family members and friends.
Let their hope be in you, and by their ministry of love let your love be known. Guide their decisions with love, mercy and reverence for your gift of life;

Leader: Lord in your mercy,
ALL: Hear our prayers
Leader: Let us pray for all who desire prayer
A time of silence for prayer
Blessed Lord, we ask your loving care and protection for those who are sick in body, mind, or spirit and who desire our prayers.
Take from them all fears and help them put their trust in you, that they may feel your strong arms around them.
Touch them with your renewing love, that they may know wholeness in you and glorify your name; In Jesus name AMEN

HEALING THROUGH HOLY COMMUNION

Song: AT 476 Here is bread, Here is wine

Leader: We come again to the table to be made new. The cup of love and the bread of life have been given for all of us to remember the very real presence of Christ with us.
Receiving God’s life in Holy Communion
All: God of comfort and healing
we come again to your table wanting to be refreshed with these elements of love and willing to turn from the things which separate us.
Give us a new vision of life as you intend.
Rearrange our priorities,
give us new attitudes,
and allow us to know how completely you forgive us.

Words of Institution

Leader: As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes again
All: Christ has died!
Christ is risen!
Christ will come again!
Leader: Come, Holy Spirit; heal our community.
Come, Holy Spirit; heal our mind, body and soul.
Come, Holy Spirit; use us to bring healing to those in need.
ALL: Amen!

The Lord's Prayer

All: 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.

Holy Communion Distribution
Jesus invites all baptised Christians to Holy Communion who:
believe in the Triune God
confess Jesus Christ as their only hope for eternal life (Jesus is their Saviour)
acknowledge and repent of their sin
with God’s help, aim to live as God intended, that is to love Him and love others.
confess that Christ is really present in this meal, where he forgives us our sins.

POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Leader: Let us pray.
ALL: In this sacrament you heal us and unite us as the body of Christ.
You nourish and sustain us in love for you and love for one another.
AMEN

Announcements

Blessing
Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with † us all.
ALL: Amen.

During the last song:
You are invited to come forward
To receive anointing with oil
And individual prayers for healing

or to light a candle from the Christ candle to pray for healing for people you know.

SONG: LHS 54 When i survey the wondrous cross