ORDER OF SERVICE

SUNDAY 29th MARCH 2020 

“THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD”

CALL TO WORSHIP

To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father: to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen

OPENING HYMN

Guide me O my Great Redeemer

PRAYER

Take time to pray as you feel led by the Holy Spirit.

BIBLE READING

Psalm 23 (Page 555 NIV)

HYMN

The Lords My Shepherd

The 23rd Psalm: Singing the Lord’s Song in our tumultuous times (1):  “The Shepherd of Shepherds”

SHORT DEVOTION

PRAYER

Pray over what you have heard today. Pray about the Coronavirus Crisis: Pray for one another in Trinity.

CLOSING HYMN

In Christ Alone

Blessing

May the God who gives you endurance and encouragement give you a special sense of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans Ch 15 v5-6)

FOR THINKING OVER

For thinking over: Read Psalm 23 again.

1) How is God like a shepherd?

2) How are we like sheep?

3) Who are you following?

FURTHER READING AND SUPPORT

Here are freely available practical and devotional resources for you.

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