SUNDAY 23 JUNE
ORDER OF SERVICE

Welcome and Intimations
MP 18 All Over The World
Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
All Age Talk
MP 454 Majesty
Bible Lesson Luke 8:26-39
MP 302 I Want To Walk With Jesus Christ
Address
Uplift and Dedicate Offering – Followed By Prayer Of Intercession
MP 315 I Will Tell The Wondrous Story
Benediction and 3-Fold Amen

Clap your hands all you nations…Shout to God with cries of joy…

For the Lord most high is awesome…The great King over all the earth…….

SUNDAY 16 JUNE
ORDER OF SERVICE

Welcome and Intimations
CH4 110 Glory Be To God The Father
Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
All Age Talk / Sacrament Of Baptism (Bendochy)
CH4 112 God Whose Almighty Word (The Abbey)
CH4 796 The Lord Bless You And Keep You (Bendochy)
Bible Lessons Psalm 8 Matthew 28:16-20
CH4 111 Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty
Address
Uplift and Dedicate Offering – Followed By Prayer Of Intercession
CH4 113 God The Father Of Creation
Benediction and 3-Fold Amen

Through Christ we have access to the Father in the one Spirit...

Prayer is an essential part of our Christian lives so why not come and join us as we meet in the Abbey Church at 2.00pm on a Wednesday afternoon, where we offer our prayers of thanksgiving, supplication and intercession to God. Everyone is welcome.

This week we conclude our look at the Letters of John as we look at 2 John and 3 John. Our discussions are friendly and informal and all are welcome to come and join us as we look at God's Word.

SUNDAY 9 JUNE
ORDER OF SERVICE

Welcome and Intimations
CH4 582 O Day Of Joy And Wonder (To Tune CH4 739)
Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
All Age Talk
CH4 598 Come Holy Ghost Our Hearts Inspire
Bible Lessons John 20:19-23 Acts 2:1-13
CH4 599 Holy Spirit Hear Us
Address
Uplift and Dedicate Offering – Followed By Prayer Of Intercession
CH4 352 (2) O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing
Benediction and 3-Fold Amen

I will pour out my Spirit on all people...

And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

Prayer is an essential part of our Christian lives so why not come and join us as we meet in the Abbey Church at 2.00pm on a Wednesday afternoon, where we offer our prayers of thanksgiving, supplication and intercession to God. Everyone is welcome.

Our Bible study continues to look at the Letters of John. Our meetings are friendly and informal and everyone is welcome to come and join us. This week we will be looking at 2 John.

SUNDAY 2 JUNE
ORDER OF SERVICE

Welcome and Intimations
CH4 739 The Church’s One Foundation
Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
All Age Talk
CH4 182 Now Thank We All Our God
Bible Lessons Luke 24:44-53 Acts 1:1-11
CH4 443 He Is Lord
Address
Uplift and Dedicate Offering – Followed By Prayer Of Intercession
CH4 445 Alleluia Sing To Jesus
Benediction and 3-Fold Amen

I am with you always, even till the end of the world...

Prayer is an essential part of our Christian lives so why not come and join us as we meet in the Abbey Church at 2.00pm on a Wednesday afternoon, where we offer our prayers of thanksgiving, supplication and intercession to God. Everyone is welcome.

SUNDAY 26 MAY
ORDER OF SERVICE

Welcome and Intimations
CH4 197 As We Are Gathered
Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
All Age Talk
CH4 123 God Is Love (To Tune CH4 468)
Bible Lessons: Revelation 22:1-5 John 5:1-15
CH4 567 Focus My Eyes On You
Address
Uplift and Dedicate Offering – Followed By Prayer Of Intercession
CH4 530 One More Step Along The World I Go
Benediction and 3-Fold Amen

Beloved, now we are children of God...

Prayer is an essential part of our Christian lives so why not come and join us as we meet in the Abbey Church at 2.00pm on a Wednesday afternoon, where we offer our prayers of thanksgiving, supplication and intercession to God. Everyone is welcome.

Our Bible study continues to look at the Letters of John. Our meetings are friendly and informal and everyone is welcome to come and join us. This week we will be looking at 1 John chapter 3.

SUNDAY 19 MAY
ORDER OF SERVICE

Welcome and Intimations
CH4 645 I’m Not Ashamed To Own My Lord
Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
All Age Talk
CH4 506 All I Once Held Dear
Bible Lessons: Acts 11:1-18 John 13:31-35
CH4 500 Lord Of Creation
Address
Uplift and Dedicate Offering – Followed By Prayer Of Intercession
CH4 543 Christ Be Our Light
Benediction and 3-Fold Amen

As I have loved you, so you must love one another...

Prayer is an essential part of our Christian lives so why not come and join us as we meet in the Abbey Church at 2.00pm on a Wednesday afternoon, where we offer our prayers of thanksgiving, supplication and intercession to God. Everyone is welcome.

Our Bible study group restarts, this Session looking at the Letters of John. Our meetings are friendly and informal and everyone is welcome to come and join us. This week we will be looking at 1 John chapters 1 and 2.

PALM SUNDAY
BENDOCHY COMMUNION SERVICE

Welcome and Intimations
Call To Worship
MP 580 Ride On Ride On In Majesty (Tune CH4 365)
(Offering Brought Forward During Opening Hymn)

Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Bible Reading
MP 381 Jesus Stand Among Us
Sermon
Prayers Of Dedication and Intercession
Sacrament Of Holy Communion
As The Elements are brought back to the Communion Table we will sing verse 4 and 5 of the 23rd Psalm.
MP 249 How Lovely On The Mountains (Popular Version)
Benediction And 3-Fold Amen

ABBEY CHURCH

PALM SUNDAY - 14 APRIL
ORDER OF SERVICE

INTROIT
Welcome and Intimations
MP 580 Ride On Ride On In Majesty (Tune CH4 365)
Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
All Age Talk
MP 242 Hosanna, Hosanna
Bible Lessons: Isaiah 50:4-9 Matthew 21:1-11
MP 418 Lift Up Your Heads
Address
Uplift and Dedicate Offering – Followed By Prayer Of Intercession
MP 249 How Lovely On The Mountains (Popular Version)
Benediction and 3-Fold Amen

Come an join us we come before the Lord in prayer, giving thanks for all He has given and done for us, and praying for those situations where we would seek God's help and guidance. All are welcome.

SUNDAY 7 APRIL
ORDER OF SERVICE

Welcome and Intimations
CH4 124 Praise To The Lord
Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
All Age Talk
CH4 202 Stand Up And Bless The Lord
Bible Lessons: Isaiah 43:16-21 John 12:1-11
CH4 561 Blessed Assurance
Address
Uplift and Dedicate Offering – Followed By Prayer Of Intercession
CH4 562 Through The Love Of God Our Saviour
Benediction and 3-Fold Amen

‘The Lord has done great things for us....and we are filled with joy...’

Come an join us we come before the Lord in prayer, giving thanks for all He has given and done for us, and praying for those situations where we would seek God's help and guidance. All are welcome.

Sunday 31 March 2019

Introit (Abbey only)

Intimations and Welcome

MP 14 All heaven declares

Opening Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

All Age Address

MP 619 Such love, pure as the whitest snow

First Lesson: Luke 15: 11 – 19

Sermonette One: The Wayward Son

MP 31 Amazing Grace

Second Lesson: Luke 15: 20 – 24

Sermonette Two: The Loving Father

MP 200 Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father

Third Lesson: Luke 15: 25 – 32

Sermonette Three: The Resentful Brother

Offering and Prayers

MP 315 I will sing the wondrous story

Benediction

Come an join us we come before the Lord in prayer, giving thanks for all He has given and done for us, and praying for those situations where we would seek God's help and guidance. All are welcome.

We conclude our look at Paul's letter to the Galatians, this week finishing with chapter 6. Why not come and join us, our meetings are friendly and informal and all are made welcome.

SUNDAY 24 MARCH
ORDER OF SERVICE

INTROIT (Abbey Only)
Welcome and Intimations
MP 40 Ascribe Greatness To Our God The Rock
Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
All Age Talk
MP 73 Christ Is Made The Sure Foundation
Bible Lessons: Psalm 63 Luke 13:1-9
MP 302 I Want To Walk With Jesus Christ
Address
Uplift and Dedicate Offering – Followed By Prayer Of Intercession
MP 769 Who Is On The Lord’s Side
Benediction and 3-Fold Amen

It is good to give thanks to the Lord...

Come an join us we come before the Lord in prayer, giving thanks for all He has given and done for us, and praying for those situations where we would seek God's help and guidance. All are welcome.

SUNDAY 17 MARCH
ORDER OF SERVICE

INTROIT (Abbey Only)
Welcome and Intimations
CH4 63 All People That On Earth Do Dwell
Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
All Age Talk
CH4 470 Jesus Shall Reign
Bible Lessons : Philip. 3:12 – 4:1 Luke 13:31-35
CH4 466 Before The Throne Of God Above
Address
Uplift and Dedicate Offering – Followed By Prayer Of Intercession
CH4 449 Rejoice The Lord Is King
Benediction and 3-Fold Amen

With Jesus, nothing is impossible...

Come an join us we come before the Lord in prayer, giving thanks for all He has given and done for us, and praying for those situations where we would seek God's help and guidance. All are welcome.

We continue to look at Paul's letter to the Galatians, this week focussing on chapter 5. Why not come and join us, our meetings are friendly and informal and all are made welcome.

SUNDAY 10 MARCH
ORDER OF SERVICE

INTROIT (Abbey Only)
Welcome and Intimations
CH4 334 On Jordan’s Bank The Baptist’s Cry
Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
All Age Talk
CH4 645 I’m Not Ashamed To Own My Lord
Bible Lessons Romans 10:1-13 Luke 4:1-13
CH4 513 Courage Brother Do Not Stumble
Address
Uplift and Dedicate Offering – Followed By Prayer Of Intercession
Ordination Of New Elders ( Abbey Only)
CH4 396 (2) And Can It Be
Benediction and 3-Fold Amen

‘I Lift Up My Eyes To You…To The Lord Our God…’

Stepping Stones        5.30pm - 6.30pm

Compass                     6.45pm - 7.45pm

Crossover                   8.00pm - 9.00pm

Prayer is important within the life of our church, so why not come and join us on a Wednesday when we come before God with our prayers.

We continue to look at Paul's letter to the Galatians, this week looking at chapter 4. Our meetings are friendly and informal and all are welcome to come and join us as we look at God's word.

SUNDAY 3 MARCH
ORDER OF SERVICE

INTROIT (Abbey Only)
Welcome and Intimations
CH4 189 Be Still For The Presence Of The Lord
Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
All Age Talk
CH4 543 Longing For Light We Wait In Darkness
Bible Lessons Exodus 34:29-35 Luke 9:28-36
CH4 336 Christ Is Our Light
Address
Uplift and Dedicate Offering – Followed By Prayer Of Intercession
CH4 458 (2) At The Name Of Jesus
Benediction and 3-Fold Amen

This is my beloved Son...listen to Him

Stepping Stones        5.30pm - 6.30pm

Compass                     6.45pm - 7.45pm

Crossover                   8.00pm - 9.00pm

Prayer is important within the life of our church, so why not come and join us on a Wednesday when we come before God with our prayers.

We continue to look at Paul's letter to the Galatians, this week looking at chapter 3. Our meetings are friendly and informal and all are welcome to come and join us as we look at God's word.

SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY
ORDER OF SERVICE

Introit (Abbey Only)
Welcome and Intimations
CH4 132 Immortal Invisible
Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
All Age Talk
CH4 154 How Great Thou Art
Bible Lessons 1Corinthians 15:35-49 Luke 6:27-36
CH4 502 Take My Life Lord Let It Be
Address
Uplift and Dedicate Offering – Followed By Prayer Of Intercession
CH4 478 Behold The Amazing Gift Of Love
Benediction and 3-Fold Amen

Blessed be the Lord, my rock...

Stepping Stones        5.30pm - 6.30pm

Compass                     6.45pm - 7.45pm

Crossover                   8.00pm - 9.00pm

Prayer is important within the life of our church, so why not come and join us on a Wednesday when we come before God with our prayers.

This week we will be looking at Galatians chapter 2. Our meetings are friendly and informal and all are welcome to come and join us as we look at God's word.

SUNDAY 17 FEBRUARY
ORDER OF SERVICE

INTROIT (Abbey Only)
Welcome and Intimations
CH4 160 Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven
Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
All Age Talk
CH4 461 How Sweet The Name Of Jesus Sounds
Bible Lessons Psalm 1 Luke 6:17-26
CH4 518 Lift Up Your Hearts
Address
Uplift and Dedicate Offering – Followed By Prayer Of Intercession
CH4 556 I Need Thee Every Hour
Benediction and 3-Fold Amen

The Lord is my light and my salvation...

Stepping Stones        5.30pm - 6.30pm

Compass                     6.45pm - 7.45pm

Crossover                   8.00pm - 9.00pm

Prayer is important within the life of our church, so why not come and join us on a Wednesday when we come before God with our prayers.

Our Bible study restarts, this session looking at Galatians. Our meetings are friendly and informal and all are welcome to come and join us as we look at God's word.

Call to worship - from Psalm 85

Hymn - 987- here is love vast as the ocean

Prayers

Hymn(Bendochy)-269- I do not know what lies ahead

           (Abbey)-18- All over the world

All age address

Readings - OT, Genesis 37:3-28, NT, Matthew 6:19-34

Hymn -189- God is working His purpose out

Sermon : Rosemary Patterson

Hymn, (Bendochy)-704- Through the love of God our Saviour

             (Abbey)-189-God is working His purpose out

Offering

Prayers

Hymn -22- All the way my Saviour leads m

Benediction & Amen

Stepping Stones        5.30pm - 6.30pm

Compass                     6.45pm - 7.45pm

Crossover                   8.00pm - 9.00pm

Prayer is important within the life of our church, so why not come and join us on a Wednesday when we come before God with our prayers.

SUNDAY 3 FEBRUARY
ORDER OF SERVICE

INTROIT (Abbey Only)
Welcome and Intimations
CH4 112 God Whose Almighty Word
Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
All Age Talk
CH4 739 The Church’s One Foundation
Bible Lessons Isaiah 6:1-8 Luke 5:1-11
CH4 540 I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say (Tune Rowan Tree)
Address
Uplift and Dedicate Offering – Followed By Prayer Of Intercession
CH4 533 Will You Come And Follow Me
Benediction and 3-Fold Amen

God is a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate...

Stepping Stones        5.30pm - 6.30pm

Compass                     6.45pm - 7.45pm

Crossover                   8.00pm - 9.00pm

Prayer is an important part of the life of any Christian and any Church, so come and join us as we meet in the Abbey to come before God, giving thanks for what the Lord has done and thinking of the needs of others - everyone is most welcome.

Sunday 27 January 2019

Introit (Abbey only)

Intimations and Welcome

MP 73 Christ is made the sure foundation

Opening Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

All Age Address

MP 225 He’s got the whole wide world in His hands

Bible Readings:
First Lesson: Nehemiah 8: 1-3, 5-6, 8-10.
Second Lesson: Luke 4: 14-21.

MP 32 An army of ordinary people

Address: This is the day!

Uplift and Dedicate Offering

Followed by Prayer of Intercession

Hymn MP 857 I, the Lord of sea and sky

Benediction and 3 – Fold Amen

Stepping Stones        5.30pm - 6.30pm

Compass                     6.45pm - 7.45pm

Crossover                   8.00pm - 9.00pm

Prayer is an important part of the life of any Christian and any Church, so come and join us as we meet in the Abbey to come before God, giving thanks for what the Lord has done and thinking of the needs of others - everyone is most welcome.

SUNDAY 20 JANUARY
ORDER OF SERVICE

Welcome and Intimations
CH4 113 God the Father Of Creation
Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
All Age Talk
CH4 182 Now Thank We All Our God
Bible Lessons Psalm 139:1-16 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
CH4 555 Amazing Grace
Address
Uplift and Dedicate Offering – Followed By Prayer Of Intercession
CH4 511 Your Hand O God Has Guided
Benediction and 3-Fold Amen

God has caused His light to shine in our hearts...

Stepping Stones        5.30pm - 6.30pm

Compass                     6.45pm - 7.45pm

Crossover                   8.00pm - 9.00pm

SUNDAY 13 JANUARY
ORDER OF SERVICE

Welcome and Intimations
CH4 120 (1) God We Praise You, God We Bless You
Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
All Age Talk
CH4 645 I’m Not Ashamed To Own My Lord
Bible Lessons Isaiah 43:1-7 Luke 3:15-22
CH4 249 We Have Heard A Joyful Sound
Address
Uplift and Dedicate Offering – Followed By Prayer Of Intercession
CH4 530 One More Step Along The World I Go
Benediction and 3-Fold Amen

I have called you by your name...For I am the Lord your God...

Stepping Stones        5.30pm - 6.30pm

Compass                     6.45pm - 7.45pm

Crossover                   8.00pm - 9.00pm

SUNDAY 6 JANUARY
ORDER OF SERVICE

Welcome and Intimations
MP 327 Immortal Invisible
Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
MP 39 As With Gladness Men Of Old
Bible Lessons Matthew 2:1-12
MP 65 Brightest And Best
Address
Uplift and Dedicate Offering – Followed By Prayer Of Intercession
MP 445 Lord The Light Of Your Love (Shine, Jesus, Shine)
Benediction and 3-Fold Amen