Sunday 1 February 2026 led by revd Brian Brown
Welcome and notices given by Elder on duty Lorraine DaCosta
Call to Worship
Hymn 262 Crown him with many crowns
Opening prayers
Sharing Good News
LYCIG Prayer said together
God of Mission,
who alone brings growth to your Church,
send your Holy Spirit to give
vision 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.
Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 Juliet Chideya
Hymn 743 Canticle – the Beatitudes
Show us your ways, O Lord, teach us your paths.
Blest are the poor in spirit;
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blest are they that mourn;
For they shall be comforted.
Blest are the meek;
For they shall inherit the earth.
Show us your ways, O Lord, teach us your paths.
Blest are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness;
For they shall be filled.
Blest are the merciful;
For they shall be obtain mercy.
Show us your ways, O Lord, teach us your paths.
Blest are the pure in heart;
For they shall see God.
Blest are the peacemakers;
For they shall be called God's sons.
Blest are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake;
For the Kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Show us your ways, O Lord, teach us your paths.
Based on The Beatitudes
Used By Permission.
Created by HymnQuest.com - HymnQuest ID: 60809
Reflection
Hymn 471 Bless and keep us Lord
Prayers for the people
Offertory prayer (Plate is brought up during the first hymn)
Invitation to Communion
Sharing the peace
Communion Hymn 447 I come with joy
Celebration of Communion including the Lord’s Prayer
Hymn 629 Make me a channel of your peace
Blessing