“Dear friends, although I have been eager to write to you about our common salvation, I now feel compelled instead to write to encourage you to contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.4 For certain men have secretly slipped in among you—men who long ago were marked out for the condemnation I am about to describe—ungodly men who have turned the grace of our God into a license for evil and who deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.” Jude 1:3,4 NET
Lord God Almighty,
Compelled is a strong word. The KJV says diligence. Still a strong word. The church was at risk from people who were not just watering down the gospel but who denied Christ. And I think, well, thank goodness my fellowship is made up of people who believe in You or who are wanting to know more about You. But outside the church people believe in all sorts.
I only have to switch on my TV to hear people speaking about evolution in an educated and assumed manner. Speaking as if no-one could still believe in a creator God. Who will willingly take Your name in vain but would never mock other religions. How we need to be sure of what we believe when we are subtly drip fed the opposite. Keep us in fellowship with believers, in the Bible and with You.
The world does not change, man does not change. Man still wants to be God or have a God he can understand and worship what ever he loves most. Thank You for finding us, saving us, and remaining with us. Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8).
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Lord God Almighty,
For our family and friends and neighbours. All they physically need and for their eyes to see You.
For our Ministers, lay leaders, church members. To be a witness to You and a place to find hope.
For our nation and the Government we need for the future. Shake up with love, mercy and peace..
For Ukraine, a powerful move of Your Spirit to change circumstances and end war.
For the widows and orphans of war.
For refugees who have settled here, opportunity for rebuilding their lives and families.
For undercover missionaries working overseas supporting underground churches.
For Gaza, and the Middle East. A move forward past history and vengeance to make peace.
For industry and employment and the health of our nation’s economy.
For our young people and their futures.
For our justice system to work with justice, love, mercy and peace and public protection.
For us to have a day of rest in mind, body and spirit. Whether at home, work or away. Busy or resting.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen
Worship Sunday 9th June 2024
There is a spoken introduction to the song. I love hymns that paint pictures in my mind.
Fairest Lord Jesus,
ruler of all nature,
O thou of God and man the Son,
Thee will I cherish,
Thee will I honor,
thou, my soul’s glory, joy, and crown.
Fair are the meadows,
fairer still the woodlands,
robed in the blooming garb of spring:
Jesus is fairer,
Jesus is purer
who makes the woeful heart to sing.
Fair is the sunshine,
fairer still the moonlight,
and all the twinkling starry host:
Jesus shines brighter,
Jesus shines purer
than all the angels heaven can boast.
Beautiful Savior!
Lord of all the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honour,
praise, adoration,
now and forevermore be thine
now and forevermore be thine.
Lyrics: Anonymous