Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Times and Seasons - Full Service - WW1 Commemoration
Times and Seasons - Full Service - WW1 Commemoration
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
WW1 Commemoration - Year A Please note 1) that traditional components of a Remembrance Service are not included here, are readily available elsewhere, and can be incorporated if wished; 2) that a time of silence can be observed at any appropriate point in the service but perhaps …
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Second Sunday after Pentecost - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Second Sunday after Pentecost - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Second Sunday after Pentecost - Year A Service contents: Openning Hymn: Thou whose almighty word or What will the future hold Prayer: Ever-present God Hymn: Father hear the prayer we offer or Hear our prayer O loving parent Reading: Genesis 21:8-21 Hymn: Come divine interpreter o…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Pentecost Sunday - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Pentecost Sunday - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Pentecost Sunday - Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: Let every Christian pray or Stirring, dancing, flaming Spirit, Prayer: God, who breathed life Hymn: O breath of God, come sweeping through us or Linguistic gymnastics Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 Poem: Many gifts Hymn: …
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: Who would true valour see or Who would have the strength to follow Prayer: God, you set us on a journey Reading: Acts 7:55–60 Hymn: Father hear the prayer we offer or Stoned Stephen: martyr for the cross, Sermon idea…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Fourth Sunday of Easter - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Fourth Sunday of Easter - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Fourth Sunday of Easter - Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: God is here, as we his people or Come and gather, come to worship Prayer: Responsive prayer based on Psalm 23 1 Peter 2:19–25 Hymn: When I survey the wondrous cross or God hung and died upon the cross Reading: Acts …
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Seventh Sunday of Easter - Ascension - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Seventh Sunday of Easter - Ascension - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Seventh Sunday of Easter - Ascension - Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus or Here was a sunset that stilled every person Prayer: At this time of mystery and wonder Reading: Psalm 47 Monologue based on Psalm 47 – with caution… Hymn: Sing to him in whom …
Times and Seasons - Full Service Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: Immortal, invisible, god only wise or An unknown, enigmatic God Prayer: ‘Father God’ based on Psalm 66:8-20 Hymn: I life my eyes to the quiet hills or We offer worship, held in hope, Reading: Acts 17:22–31 Hymn: Can …
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Third Sunday of Easter - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Third Sunday of Easter - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Third Sunday of Easter - Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: Christ is alive! Let Christians sing or Come let us sing a melody Prayer: God of compassion Hymn: Can we by searching find out God or The longest, hardest roads we travel Reading: Psalm 116:1-4; 12–19. Hymn: Amazing …
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Trinity Sunday - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Trinity Sunday - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Trinity Sunday - Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: Holy, holy, holy Lord God almighty or Bright morning maker Prayer: God, who breathed life Reading: Genesis 1:1-2, 4a Reflection (sermon idea) Part 1 - Poem/monologue based on Genesis 1:1-2, 4a - God said… Hymn: Thou whose al…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Second Sunday of Easter - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Second Sunday of Easter - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Second Sunday of Easter - Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: This joyful Eastertide, or Amid the flowers of Easter Prayer: Prayer based on 1 Peter 1:3-9 Reading: Psalm 16 Hymn: Jesu, lover of my soul, or O God you give us all we need Reading: John 20:19–31 Hymn: Be Thou my vi…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Easter Sunday - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Easter Sunday - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Easter Sunday - Year A The order of service that follows can be used in different ways: (Notes to explain are provided) Service contents: A prelude for Easter Day: Hymn: Were you there when they crucified my Lord? or Afraid and alone and worn out with his praying John 20:1-18 Pra…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Maundy Thursday
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Maundy Thursday
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Maundy Thursday Service Passover Agape / Lovefeast – an order for worship An Agape or Love Feast is a meal celebrated in some traditions which is similar to communion, but which has the potential to be more inclusive. Bread and water are used rather than bread and wine. The atmos…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Palm Sunday - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Palm Sunday - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Palm Sunday - Year A Order of Service contains: Opening Hymn: Christ triumphant, ever reigning or ‘Jerusalem awaits me’, Prayer: Responsive prayer based on Matthew 21:1-11, Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Psalm 118:1–2; 19–29 Reading: Matthew 21: 1 – 11 Hymn: Ride on, ride on in majesty or …
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Mothering Sunday
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Mothering Sunday
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Mothering Sunday Order of Service contains: Call to worship: Opening Hymn: For the beauty of the earth or Past, present, future, through all time transcending Prayer: Thank you, loving God Children's Talk idea - In Christ we have an inheritance Psalm 139 Hymn: God you hold me lik…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Fifth Sunday in Lent - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Fifth Sunday in Lent - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Fifth Sunday in Lent - Passion Sunday - Year A Order of Service contains: Opening Hymn: O sacred head sore/once wounded or Here terror stripped our Lord of hope Prayer: Gracious God; based on Romans 8:6-11 Psalm 130 Meditation: Desolation Hymn: Were you there when they crucified …
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Fourth Sunday in Lent - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Fourth Sunday in Lent - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Fourth Sunday in Lent - Year A Service contents Opening Hymn: Hail to the Lord’s anointed or Hail to God in friend and neighbour Prayer: based on Psalm 23 Psalm 23 - Meditation/Poem: The sunlight was warm on my face in the morning Hymn: The Lord’s my shepherd (either Scottish Psa…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Third Sunday in Lent - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Third Sunday in Lent - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Third Sunday in Lent - Year A Order of Service contains: Opening Hymn: All creatures of our God and King or Where is our God in wilderness and desert Prayer: Jesus was hungry The Lord’s Prayer Hymn: Help us, O Lord, to learn or God give patience as we listen Reading: Exodus 17:1-…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Second Sunday in Lent - Year A