Weoley Hill Order of service Sunday 26 July 2026
Led by Revd Ian Thornley
Welcome and notices given by Elder on duty Chris Marlow
Introduction/ Call to Worship
Hymn: 367 Jesus is Lord. Creation's voice proclaims it
Opening prayers
Sharing Good News
LYCIG (Leading your church into growth) Prayer said together
God of Mission,
who alone brings growth to your Church,
send your Holy Spirit to give,
sision to our planning,
wisdom to our actions,
joy to our worship
and power to our witness.
Help our church to grow in numbers,
in spiritual commitment to you,
and in service to our local community,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hymn: 38 As we are gathered, Jesus is here
Hymn: 375 Jesus, name above all names
Reading: Mark 1 verses 1-8. Gordon Thornett
Hymn: 882 Lord of all hopefulness.
Reflection
Hymn: 987 Here is love, vast as the ocean
Prayers for the people
Lord’s Prayer
Offertory prayer (the offertory is brought forward during the first hymn so is not passed round)
Hymn: 315 I will sing the wondrous story.
Blessing