Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Transfiguration Sunday – Last before Lent - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Transfiguration Sunday – Last before Lent - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Transfiguration Sunday – Last before Lent - Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: Christ, whose glory fills the skies or Bright morning maker Responsive Prayer: Great God, you bring light Hymn: Have faith in God, my heart or God laughs at foolish schemes and plans Reading: Exodu…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany – Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany – Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany – Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: For the fruits of his creation or Creation sings and joy is ours for sharing Prayer: The Lord’s Prayer Hymn: Can we by searching find out God or At the learning curve's beginning Reading: Leviticus 19:1–2;…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Sixth Sunday after Epiphany - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Sixth Sunday after Epiphany - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany – Year A Order of Service contains: Opening Hymn: Praise to the living God or Ours is the gift of grace Prayer: God of mercy, forgive us... based on 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Hymn: Jesus, Lord we look to thee or Are we naked, sta…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Fifth Sunday after Epiphany - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Fifth Sunday after Epiphany - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany/ Fourth Sunday before Lent–Year A Order of Service contains: Opening Hymn: Great/Lord God your love has called us here or Let all creation dance and sing Prayer: Great God, your love Lord’s Prayer Hymn: Go, tell it on the mountain or Over mountains, th…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany - Year A Order of Service contains: Opening Hymn: Prayer: God of justice and mercy Hymn: Help us, O Lord, to learn or When will we ever learn? Reading Micah 6:1-8 Hymn: We turn to you, O God of every nation or Prophets challenge words and actions Serm…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Presentation of the Lord
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Presentation of the Lord
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Full Service - The Presentation of the Lord - Year A Order of Service contains: Opening Hymn: Prayer - Generous and caring God, Hymn: Birth brings a promise (Singing the Faith) or A baby had been promised Reading: Luke 2:22-40 Hymn: Mary and Joseph came to the temple (Singing the…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Third Sunday after Epiphany - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Third Sunday after Epiphany - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Third Sunday after Epiphany - Year A Order of Service contains: Opening Hymn: Prayer: Prayer: Fracture Hymn: Reading Isaiah 9:1-4 Hymn: Reading Matthew 4:12-23 Sermon ideas 1 ) Call to speaking 2) Following the carpenter: Hymn: Prayer: Exciting God Hymn: Blessing Andrew Pratt (…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Second Sunday after Epiphany - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Second Sunday after Epiphany - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Second Sunday after Epiphany - Year A Order of Service contains: Opening Hymn: Prayer: Welcoming God Hymn: Reading: Isaiah 49:1-7 Hymn: Reading John 1:29-42 Sermon idea: Failure – Reflection on John 1:29-42 Hymn: Prayer: God who has called us Hymn: Blessing Andrew Pratt (born 1…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - First Sunday after Epiphany - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - First Sunday after Epiphany - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
First Sunday after Epiphany Year A Baptism of the Lord Order of Service contains: Opening Hymn Prayer: based on Psalm 29 Reading - Isaiah 42:1-9 Hymn Reading - Matthew 3:13-17 Hymn Sermon ideas: Meditation: Promise Drama/monologue: John and Jesus Hymn Prayer: God, you set us on …
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Second after Christmas - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Second after Christmas - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Full Service-Second after Christmas - Year A See also the Covenant Service Hymn: Prayer: Reading Jeremiah 31:7-14 Hymn: Reading John 1:1-9; 10-18 Who needs words? Sermon idea Hymn: Prayer: Meditation related to John 1:10-18 Hymn: Blessing Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © (DATE*…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Epiphany - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Epiphany - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Full Service- Epiphany - Year A Call to Worship Hymn: Prayer: Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Hymn: Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 Magi Sermon idea - Eastern strangers Hymn: Prayer: Hymn: Blessing Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.stainer.co.uk. Please …
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Covenant
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Covenant
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Covenant Service It is assumed that the liturgy of the Covenant Service will be used, but the following suggestions may freshen it or give it a different perspective. Numbers in the following text refer to paragraph numbers in the Methodist Worship Book from page 281. Hymn: Praye…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - First Sunday after Christmas - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - First Sunday after Christmas - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Full Service First Sunday after Christmas Year A Order of Service contains: Call to Worship Opening Hymn Prayer- God of our future Hymn Reading - Isaiah 63:7-9 Reading - Psalm 148 Hymn Reading - Hebrews 2:10-18 Reading - Matthew 2:13-23 Sermon Idea One - Flight into Egypt Sermon …
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Advent 3
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Advent 3
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Full Service Advent 3 Order of Service contains: Opening Hymn Reading for two - Advent 3 - Mary Candle lighting Prayer Candle lighting Hymn Reading - Isaiah 35:1-10 Hymn Reading - Luke 1:46b-65 (Magnificat) Sermon Idea Hymn Prayer Based on James 5:7-10 Lord's Prayer Offering Hymn…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Advent 2
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Advent 2
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Full Service Advent 2 Order of Service contains: Opening Hymn - Or Alternative hymn in the light of Nelson Mandela's death. Reading for two - Advent 2 - John the Baptist Candle lighting Prayer Candle lighting Hymn Advent Prayer Reading - Isaiah 11:1-10 Hymn Reading - Matthew 3:1-…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Advent 1
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Advent 1
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Full Service Advent 1 Order of Service contains: Opening Hymn Reading for two - Advent 1 - Hope Candle lighting Prayer Candle lighting Hymn Reading - Isaiah 2:1-5 Hymn Reading - Matthew 24:36-44 Sermon Idea Hymn Intercessions Lord's Prayer Offering Hymn Blessing Andrew Pratt (b…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Good Friday