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Introduction
Rev Sydney Maitland
Once more we’re unable to worship together in church so we hope that this Liturgy of the Word will help with your personal devotions, this week supported by music from Gloucester, Paisley, Asaba in Nigeria and Denver, Colorado. We open our worship with hymn 53, This day, the first of days was made…
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Hymn 53
This day, the first of days was made (information) | Choir of Gloucester Cathedral
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Collect
Almighty God, your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world. May your people, illumined by your word and sacraments, shine with the radiance of his glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
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First Reading
Click Bible links on this page to read the text at Bible Gateway. Once there, click 
to hear the full chapter read by David Suchet.
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Psalm
Psalm 139: 1-5,12-17 (words) O Lord, thou hast searched me out, and known me | Choir of Wakefield Cathedral
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Second Reading
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Hymn 365
God moves in a mysterious way (words and music) | Choir of the Cathedral Church Of St Peter, Diocese of Asaba, Nigeria
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Gospel
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Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland
Our advocate with the Father
Click link for full text.
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The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one substance with the Father. Through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation hecame down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father. With the Father and the Son, he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
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Intercessions
• Pray for the world and its people, for those who suffer and those in need …
• Pray for Church and its members, especially Jenny M, Douglas N, Catriona M, Jessie B, Margaret R, Isa L, Jessie M …
• Pray for the departed, especially those whose year’s mind falls this month: Alec Colvin, Arthur Babister, Gwen Johnston, Tom Morgan, Mary Sneddon, Nigel Harris, Jean Harris, Jeanie Goudie.
• The Apostle Paul wrote in his letter to the Philippians:
‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.‘
And so let us each bring our own prayers, petitions and thanksgivings to the Lord …
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O God, whose will it is that all should find salvation and come to know the truth: receive the prayers and petitions which we offer in faith and love; through him who gave proof of your purpose, and who sacrificed himself to win freedom for all mankind, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Blessing
Christ the Son of God gladden our hearts with the good news of his kingdom; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among us and remain with us always. Amen.
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Hymn 420
O Jesus, I have promised (words and music) | Congregation of Paisley Abbey
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Voluntary
Hubert Parry: Chorale Prelude on Croft’s 136 | Played by Barbara Hulac at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, Denver, Colorado
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