Sunday worship 21st of July 2024 @ 11:00
Order of service 21st July 2024
Welcome – Keith
Call to worship 2 Corinthian 2: 12 – 17
Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and found that the Lord had opened a door for me, I still had no peace of mind, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So, I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.
But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task? Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as those sent from God.
Opening prayer – Steve
Hymn Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise
Sermon in the sack – Alex
Hymn Father God
Open prayer
Lord’s prayer –
Hymn Amazing grace Collection taken during the hymn by Andrew & Claire
Prayers of thanks – Claire
Notices
Prayer meeting, 25th of July @ 10:00 on Zoom and Steve & Hazel’s.
Prayer walk, 26th of July @ 10:00 meeting at the old church building.
Church Camping 30th August to 1st September Bodian Campsite.
Big Church Day Away, 14th of September.
Church website address https://www.hurstgreen-fellowship.org
Pastors email address hgecpastor@outlook.com
Hymn Be Thou my vision
Reading Proverbs 29: 1 – 27
“Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes
will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
when the wicked rule, the people groan.
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
By justice a king gives a country stability,
but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.
Those who flatter their neighbours
are spreading nets for their feet.
Evildoers are snared by their own sin,
but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
The righteous care about justice for the poor,
but the wicked have no such concern.
Mockers stir up a city,
but the wise turn away anger.
If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity
and seek to kill the upright.
Fools give full vent to their rage,
but the wise bring calm in the end.
If a ruler listens to lies,
all his officials become wicked.
The poor and the oppressor have this in common:
The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.
If a king judges the poor with fairness,
his throne will be established forever.
A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
but the righteous will see their downfall.
Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
they will bring you the delights you desire.
Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;
though they understand, they will not respond.
Do you see someone who speaks in haste?
There is more hope for a fool than for them.
A servant pampered from youth
will turn out to be insolent.
An angry person stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
Pride brings a person low,
but the lowly in spirit gain honour.
The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;
they are put under oath and dare not testify.
Fear of man will prove to be a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.
Many seek an audience with a ruler,
but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.
The righteous detest the dishonest;
the wicked detest the upright. – Jonathan
Thought - Andrew
Hymn Open the eyes of my heart
Blessing
“‘“May the Lord bless you
and keep you;
may the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
may the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”’
Grace – Hazel