We pray until the hour (StF 741)

We pray until the hour (StF 741)

We pray until the hour (StF 741)

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Sunday 5 August, 201818^th Sunday in Ordinary Time What hymns have you chosen for today, and why? Do you have a comment about the suggestions here? Just click on “see details/comment” below and respond using the box at the bottom of the new page Readings are laid out as for the continuous form of the lectionary. Alternative related readings (OT and psalm only) are below. Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading 2 Sam 11: 26 - 12:13a Empty broken, here I stand (StF 421) 'Forgive our sins as you forgive' (StF 423) I will speak out for those who have no voices (StF 702) Out of the depths I cry to thee (StF 433) There's a wideness in God's mercy (StF 416) Word of God, dynamic Spirit (StF 400) Psalm 51 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Father, we have sinned in word, and deed, and thought (StF 422) God forgave my sin in Jesus' name (StF 424) Lord, we turn to you for mercy (StF 429) O for a heart to praise my God (StF 507) Ephesians 4: 1 - 16 Because the Saviour prayed that we be one (StF 675) Christ, from whom all blessings flow (StF 676) Come, all who look to Christ today (StF 678) One is the body and one is the Head (StF 688) Summoned by the God who made us rich in our diversity (StF 689) John 6: 24 - 35 Bread of life, hope of the world (StF 577) *Break thou the bread of life, O Lord, to me (StF 153) Eat this bread, drink this cup (StF 583) (the verses could be sung by a cantor or group) I am the bread, the bread of life (StF 587) Jesus, the Lord said: 'I am the bread' (StF 252) Alternative related readings Exodus 16: 2-4, 9-15 Dear Lord and Father of mankind (StF 495) Food to pilgrims given (StF 584) *Guide me, O thou great Jehovah (StF 465) How sweet the name of Jesus sounds (StF 322) Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour (StF 593) O God of Bethel, by whose hand (StF 475) Psalm 78: 23-29 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Bread is blessed and broken (StF 576) *Break thou the bread of life, O Lord, to me (StF 153) *Guide me, O thou great Jehovah (StF 465)

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Sunday 12 August, 201819^th Sunday in Ordinary Time What hymns have you chosen for today, and why? Do you have a comment about the suggestions here? Just click on “see details/comment” below and respond using the box at the bottom of the new page Readings are laid out as for the continuous form of the lectionary. Alternative related readings (OT and psalm only) are below. Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading 2 Samuel 18: 5-9, 15, 31-33 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death (StF 626) God of my faith, I offer you my doubt (StF 629) How long, O Lord, will you forget an answer to my prayer (StF 630) O love that wilt not let me go (StF 636) Psalm 130 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme I’ve had questions without answers (StF 632) Only by grace can we enter (StF 565) Out of the depths I cry to thee (StF 433) Ephesians 4: 25-5:2 A new commandment I give unto you (StF 242) Come, Lord Jesus, come (StF 168) (this hymn could be used for prayers of intercession with prayers between the verses) God how can we forgive when bonds of love are torn? (StF 613) God loves you, and I love you (StF 614) Jesus, Lord, we look to thee (StF 686) Let love be real, in giving and receiving (StF 615) Make me a channel of your peace (StF 707) May the mind of Christ my Saviour (StF 504) Thanks for friends who keep on loving (StF 619) Thou God of truth and love (StF 620) John 6: 35, 41-51 Be known to us in breaking bread (StF 573) Bread of life, hope of the world (StF 577) Bread of life , Truth Eternal (StF 578) Come Holy Ghost, your influence shed (StF 579) I am the Bread, the bread of life (StF 587) I, The Lord of sea and sky (StF 663) Jesu, the joy of loving hearts (StF 365) Jesus the Lord said: 'I am the Bread' (StF 252) Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour (StF 593) Seek ye first the kingdom of God (StF 254) Alternative related readings 1 Kings 19: 4-8 Faithful One, so unchanging (StF 628) How long, O Lord will you forget an answer to my prayer? (StF 630) Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord (StF 89) When, O God, our faith is tested (StF 643) When our confidence is shaken (StF 644) Psalm 34: 1-8 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Blessed be the name of the Lord (StF 40) Blessed be your name (StF 41) God is Love: let heaven adore him (StF 103) Jesus - the name high over all (StF 357) Majesty, worship his majesty (StF 333) Praise the Lord! You heavens adore him (StF 86) This, this is the God we adore (StF 67) Through all the changing scenes of life (StF 638)

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Sunday 19 August 201820^th Sunday in Ordinary Time What hymns have you chosen for today, and why? Do you have a comment about the suggestions here? Just click on “see details/comment” below and respond using the box at the bottom of the new page Readings are laid out as for the continuous form of the lectionary. Alternative related readings (OT and psalm only) are below. Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart (StF 545) Happy are they who find the grace (StF 500) May the mind of Christ my Saviour (StF 504) Psalm 111 Hymn echoing the psalmist’s theme I sing the almighty power of God (StF 107) Immortal, invisible, God only wise (StF 55) Our God is an awesome God (StF 62) Ephesians 5: 15-20 Baptise us with your Spirit (StF 369) Breathe on me, Breath of God (StF 370) For the music of creation (StF 74) Give thanks to the Lord, our God and King (StF 77) Give thanks with a grateful heart (StF 78) Jesus is the name we honour (StF 354) O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder (StF 82) Sing of the Lord’s goodness, father of all wisdom (StF 65) When, in our music, God is glorified (StF 731) Worship God with the morning sunrise (StF 68) John 6: 51-58 Be known to us in breaking bread (StF 573) Bread is blessed and broken (StF 576) Bread of life, hope of the world (StF 577) Bread of life, Truth Eternal (StF 578) Eat this bread and never hunger (StF 582) Eat this bread and drink this cup (StF 583) (the verses could be sung by a cantor or group) I am the bread, the bread of life (StF 587) Alternative related readings Proverbs 9: 1-6 Come, sinners, to the Gospel feast (StF 401) Happy are they who find the grace (StF 500) I come with joy, a child of God (StF 588) The trumpets sound, the angels sing (StF 35) Psalm 34: 9-14 Hymn echoing the psalmist’s theme Glory to God, glory to God (StF 752) Glory to God, glory to God (StF 753) (the chant could be sung with a cantor after the reading) Glory, glory, glory in the highest (StF 754) In the Lord I'll be ever thankful (StF 776) Through all the changing scenes of life (StF 638)

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Sunday 26 August 201821^st Sunday in Ordinary Time What hymns have you chosen for today, and why? Do you have a comment about the suggestions here? Just click on “see details/comment” below and respond using the box at the bottom of the new page Readings are laid out as for the continuous form of the lectionary. Alternative related readings (OT and psalm only) are below. Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading General May the glory of the Lord fill his temple (StF 31) The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases (StF 66) 1 Kings 8: 22-30, 41-43 Come, Host of heaven’s high dwelling place (StF 680) Even as the world began (StF 71) God, who made the stars of heaven (StF 7) Praise the Lord! You heavens, adore him (StF 86) Psalm 84 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Let us build a house where love can dwell (StF 409) O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (StF 34) Ephesians 6: 10-20 A safe stronghold our God is still (StF 623) Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart (StF 545) Fight the good fight (StF 634) Soldiers of Christ, arise (StF 637) Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord (StF 89) To be a soldier (StF 133) John 6: 56-69 Author of life divine (StF 572) From the breaking of the dawn (StF 156) How sweet the name of Jesus sounds (StF 322) I, the Lord of sea and sky (StF 663) Spirit of the living God (StF 395) The Spirit lives to set us free, walk, walk in the light (StF 397) Your words to me are life and health (StF 164) Alternative related readings Joshua 24: 1-2a, 14-18 Captain of Israel's host (StF 459) Deep in the shadows of the past (StF 463) Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us (StF 238) 'Moses, I know you're the man' (StF 473) Psalm 34: 15-22 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Sing for God's glory that colours the dawn of creation (StF 116) Sing praise to God who reigns above (StF 117)