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Order of Service16 August 2015
HEART, MIND, HONESTYAND THE PLEASURE OF GOD
WELCOME TO KNOXKnox 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.
SEEKING A LIGHT FOR OUR PATHAND A LAMP FOR OUR FEET,WE LOOK TO CHRISTTO ENLIGHTEN OUR MINDSAND TO BLAZE IN OUR HEARTS.
Kia noho a Ihowa ki a koutou. God be with you.MA IHOWA KOE E MANAAKI. GOD BLESS YOU.
Hymn:Moscow Felice Giardini (1716-1796)
1. God whose almighty wordchaos and darkness heardand took their flight,hear us, we humbly pray,and, where the gospel daysheds not its glorious ray,let there be light!
2. Saviour, who came to bring,on your redeeming wing,healing and sight,health to the sick in mind,sight to the inly blind,now to all humankindlet there be light!
3. Spirit of truth and love,life-giving, holy Dove,speed on your flight!Move on the waters’ face,bearing the lamp of grace,and in earth’s darkest placelet there be light!
4. Gracious and holy Three,glorious Trinity,Wisdom, Love, Might,boundless as ocean’s tiderolling in fullest pride,through the world far and widelet there be light!
John Marriott (1780-1825) alt.
Prayer of ApproachGracious and holy Three,Wisdom, Love and Might,YOU SENT FORTH YOUR LIGHT.
The globe was clothed in darkness.The sun had yet to blaze,the world was yet unformed,and the moon had yet to glow.YOU SENT FORTH YOUR LIGHT.
The human self was forming its value systems:fame, fortune, parking spaces and money.“Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way”it said.YOU SENT FORTH YOUR LIGHT.
The human self was saying “my own cleverness is for my own benefit”.Intelligence is a tool in my hand.It is a way to frame convenient argument,to step away from the responsibilities I feel.But you, O God, pinned your love to a gentler heart.YOU SENT FORTH YOUR LIGHT.
The human heart was avoiding the crisis.Good and bad don’t matter;the heart and mind are out of kilter.But finally, you put your question:“What do you really want?”YOU SENT FORTH YOUR LIGHT.
In every age, consistent with your being,whatever humanity’s fallen values,YOU SENT FORTH YOUR LIGHT.
Send forth your light, O God.Enable us to confess the disjunction of heart and mind.Enable us to confess the shallow values we chase.Enable us to confess the indifference we have to good and evil.And hear us as we say:
. . . Lord have mercy.CHRIST HAVE MERCY.Lord have mercy.
Assurance and ResponseListen to this, you people of God.The glorious Trinity (wisdom, love, might)hears the prayers of all people -the shallow ones, the guilty ones, the awful ones –yet proclaims them made right with their God.While God seeks the pure heart,God embraces the confessing heartand makes all things well.
. . . In the name of Christ I say to you:You are forgiven and you are free.THANKS BE TO GOD.
Prayer of Supplication:
God whose honesty, wisdom, love and valueshave invaded the hearts and mindsof all the faithful,BLAZE FORTH YOUR LOVE AND LIGHT AMONG US.
Give us the desire to be wise and faithful,and to live for others;for this is our prayer,taught us by Jesus, who said
. . . OUR FATHER IN HEAVENHALLOWED 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 SINSAS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO SIN AGAINST US.SAVE US FROM THE TIME OF TRIALAND DELIVER US FROM EVIL.FOR THE KINGDOM, THE POWER AND THE GLORY ARE YOURSNOW AND FOR EVER. AMEN.
The Passing of the PeaceKia 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 presentA 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: 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14
In this is the Word of God.THANKS BE TO GOD.
The Second Lesson: Colossians 3:1-11
In this is the Word of God.THANKS BE TO GOD.
Hymn:St Leonard’s Arthur Cyril Barham Gould (1891-1953)
1. May the mind of Christ my Saviourlive in me from day to day,by his love and power controlling all I do and say.
2. May the word of God dwell richlyin my heart from hour to hourso that all may see I triumphonly through his power.
3. May the peace of God my Fatherrule my life in everything,that I may be calm to comfortsick and sorrowing.
4. May the love of Jesus fill meas the waters fill the sea;him exalting, self denying,this is victory.
5. May I run the race before mestrong and brave to face the foe,
looking only unto Jesusas I onward go.
Katie Barclay Wilkinson (1859-1928)
Sermon: What do you really want?
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:Kilmarnock Neil Dougall (1776-1862)
1. God, you have given us power to sounddepths hitherto unknown,to probe earth's hidden mysteries,and make their might our own:
2. great are your gifts: yet greater far
this gift, O God, bestow,that as to knowledge we attainwe may in wisdom grow.
3. Let wisdom's godly fear dispelall fears that hate impart;give understanding to the mind,and with new mind new heart.
George Wallace Briggs (1875-1959)
Prayers for Others and Ourselvesled by Graeme Downie
The Offering and DedicationWe stand for the dedication of the Offering
Notices
Hymn:Slane Irish Traditional Melody
1. God of creation, to you be all praise!Most mighty your working, most wondrous your ways!Your glory and might are beyond us to tell,and yet in the heart of the humble you dwell.
2. God of all power, I give you my will,in joyful obedience your tasks to fulfill.Your bondage is freedom; your service is song;and, held in your keeping, my weakness is strong.
3. God of all wisdom, I give you my mind,rich truth that surpasses our knowledge to find;what eye has not seen and what ear has not heardis taught by your Spirit and shines from your word.
4. God of all bounty, I give you my heart;I praise and adore you for all you impart,your love to inspire me, your counsel to guide,your presence to shield me, whatever betide.
5. God of all being, I give you my all;if I e’er disown you, I stumble and fall;but, led in your service your word to obey,I'll walk in your freedom to the end of the way.
Jack Copley Winslow (1882-1974)
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 coveredunder a music copyright licence agreement: LicenSing #604802
Bible readings for next weekThe readings for next week’s service are likely to be:
1 Corinthians 12: 12-26 Mark 3: 13-19
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Minister: Rev. Dr Matthew Jackph. (03) 3570 111,
Session Clerk: Janet Wilson,ph. (03) 338 7203
Organist: Daniel Cooper,[email protected]
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Knox CaféSunday 16 August
7:00pm – in the Knox Lounge
Matthew interviews Chris WrightChris Wright, who knows Knox well, worships with us often, and whose article on justice was in the last “Knox Life”, was diagnosed a while back with hilar cholangiocarcinoma, a cancer of the bile ducts. Although Chris is only 41 years old, and would like to live much longer, the medical consensus suggests that he will die soon. Keen to speak candidly about his experience of illness, his reflections on the fellowship he has had with others who are living with cancer, and how his faith has shaped his journey, Chris has agreed to be interviewed by Matthew for a Knox Café.
NOTICES This Week: 16August 2015 - 22 August 2015Today 10.00 am Morning Worship . Monday 7.30 pm Knox Fireside in Lounge. See below Wednesday 10.00 am Bible Study in committee room
Next Week: 23 August 2015 – 29 August 2015Sunday 10.00 am Morning Worship .
11.15 am Book Group meets in the committee room.(Lynley Bell)
Wednesday 10.00 am Bible Study in committee room
Knox Fireside Group – next meeting Monday 17 August at 7.30 pm in the Knox Lounge. Speaker is Carol Rout, a survivor of the Wahine Disaster. Carol is a fascinating speaker. All welcome.
National Church Women United in Aotearoa New Zealand are holding a fundraiser for ACWC (Asian Church Women’s Conference) on Saturday 29 August 1.30 – 3.30 pm at Sacred Heart Church, Spencer Street, Addington. This will take the form of a fashion parade from yesteryear and will be followed by afternoon tea. Tickets cost $15.00. See Jennifer McKinnon or Lynley Bell.
Knox Singers Concert “Schubert and More” – to be held on Sunday 30 August at 2.30 pm, together with the Christchurch Youth Chamber Orchestra. The programme consists of sacred music from Byrd to Bruckner, with a highlight being the Mass in G Major by Schubert. Programmes available from choir members and door sales. Cost is $15.00 waged, $10.00 unwaged, $25.00 family.
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 SecretaryJanet Wilson ph 338 7203 email [email protected]
