Christ, from whom all blessings flow (StF 676)

Christ, from whom all blessings flow (StF 676)

Christ, from whom all blessings flow (StF 676)

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Sunday 1 July, 201813^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 General Christ, our king before creation (StF 318) God is Love: let heaven adore him (StF 103) Lord, we turn to you for mercy (StF 429) 2 Samuel 1: 1,17-27 God hold us, enfold us, through desolate loss (StF 733) God give us life when all around spells death (StF 612) God who knows our darkest moments (website only) Listening God, you hear us when we cannot speak (StF 524) We trust the mighty love of God that wraps us round (StF 742) When we were in the darkest night (StF 241) See also section: Conflict, Suffering and Doubt (StF 623-645) Psalm 130 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Only by grace can we enter (StF 565) Out of the depths I cry to thee (StF 433) There’s a wideness in God’s mercy (StF 416) 2 Corinthians 8: 7-15 Give thanks with a grateful heart (StF 78) Heaven shall not wait (StF 701) He became poor that we may be rich (StF 344) Let love be real, in giving and receiving (StF 615) Show me how to stand for justice (StF 713) Mark 5: 21-43 Eternal source of humankind (website only) Heal us, Immanuel! Hear our prayer (StF 650) O Christ, the Healer, we have come (StF 653) Take, eat, this is my body (website only) communion hymn We cannot measure how you heal (StF 655) Woman stooping, bent and burdened (website only) Alternative related readings Wisdom of Solomon 1: 13-15; 2: 23-24 God in his love for us lent us this planet (StF 727) There is a higher throne (StF 337) Touch the earth lightly (StF 729) (possible final hymn) or Lamentations 3: 22-33 Faithful One, so unchanging (StF 628) Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father (StF 51) Lord, I come before your throne of grace (StF 58) The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases (StF 66) This, this is the God we adore (StF 67) Psalm 30 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Laudate Dominum (Praise the Lord, all you nations) (StF 778) O sing to the Lord (StF 42) Praise, my soul, the king of heaven (StF 83) When I was lost, you came and rescued me (StF 367)

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Sunday 8 July, 201814^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 General A charge to keep I have (StF 658) possible final hymn 'Forgive our sins as we forgive,' (StF 423) 2 Samuel 5: 1-5, 9-10 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (StF 568) (communion hymn) All my hope on God is founded (StF 455) Captain of Israel's host, and Guide (StF 459) Fight the good fight with all your might (StF 634) We are marching in the light of God (StF 483) Psalm 48 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Great is our redeeming Lord (StF 683) Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise (StF 50) Glorious things of thee are spoken (StF 748) 2 Corinthians 12: 2-10 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine (StF 548) Father of everlasting grace (StF 378) Father, hear the prayer we offer (StF 518) From the breaking of the dawn (StF 156) I’ll praise my Maker while I’ve breath (StF 79) Jesus, be the centre (StF 447) Mark 6: 1-13 As dawn awakes another day (StF 659) Called by Christ to be disciples (StF 660) Come with me, come wander (StF 462) God’s spirit is in my heart (StF 404) Jesus the carpenter, hanging on Calvary (StF 275) Now let us from this table rise (StF 596) (communion hymn) You call us, as you called the Twelve (website only) Alternative related readings Ezekiel 2: 1-5 God has spoken – by his prophets (StF 157) possible opening hymn Make us your prophets, Lord (StF 665) possible final hymn Sent by the Lord am I (StF 239) Spirit of God, unseen as the wind (StF 394) The prophets’ voice comes down the years (StF 162) Psalm 123 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Behold the servant of the Lord (StF 546) It’s me, it’s me, O Lord (StF 523)

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Sunday 15 July, 201815^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 General As we gather, Father, seal us (StF 570) (possible communion hymn) Born in song! (StF 21) Eternal God, your love’s tremendous glory (StF 3) 2 Samuel 6: 1-5, 12b-19 Come on and celebrate (StF 44) God it was who said to Abraham (StF 464) In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful (StF 776) Sacred the body, God has created (StF 618) Teach me to dance to the beat of your heart (StF 477) Psalm 24 Hymn echoing the psalmist’s theme Be still for the presence for the Lord (StF 20) God in his love for us lent us this planet (StF 727) King of glory, King of peace (StF 56) Ephesians 1: 3-14 Father God, I wonder (StF 72) Have faith in God, my heart (StF 466) Jesus – the name high over all (StF 357) There is a redeemer (StF 338) When I was lost, you came and rescued me (StF 367) Mark 6: 14-29 All my hope on God is founded (StF 455) Give voice to the prophets who speak the hard word (website only) God give us life (StF 612) Lord, we have come at your own invitation (StF 595) possible communion hymn *The prophets’ voice comes down the years (StF 162) We trust the mighty love of God (StF 742) *When listening prophets dare to speak (StF 163) Wild and lone the prophet's voice (StF 189) Alternative related readings Amos 7: 7-15 In an age of twisted values (StF 703) – possible hymn of confession “I have a dream”, a man once said (website only) I will speak out for those who have no voices (StF 702) *The prophets’ voice comes down the years (StF 162) The right hand of God is writing in our land (StF 715) *When listening prophets dare to speak (StF 163) Psalm 85: 8-13 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Beauty for brokenness (StF 693) Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father (StF 51) Speak, O Lord, as we come to you (StF 161)

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Sunday 22 July, 201816^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 General As we gather, Father, seal us in the love that knows no fear (StF 570) (communion hymn) O Christ, the Healer, we have come (StF 653) 2 Samuel 7: 1-14a A safe stronghold our God is still (StF 623) *Let us build a house where love can dwell (StF 409) We follow the Lord along the gradual road to heaven (StF 730) When mountains that we thought secure lie crumbled where we stand (StF 722) You are the centre, you are my life (StF 567) Psalm 89: 20-37 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Faithful One, so unchanging (StF 628) From the breaking of the dawn (StF156) Rock of ages, cleft for me (StF 434) Ephesians 2: 11-22 All praise to our redeeming Lord (StF 608) Christ is the world’s light, Christ and none other (StF 346 ) Come, my table is a meeting place (StF 581) (communion hymn) *Let us build a house where love can dwell (StF 409) See also section: Life and Unity in the Church (StF 675-692) Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 In a byre near Bethlehem (StF 324) Lord of life, we come to you (StF 651) Take this moment, sign, and space (StF 513) *The King of love my shepherd is (StF 479) The love of God comes close (StF 654) To be in your presence (StF 530) You call us, as you called the Twelve (website only) Alternative related readings Jeremiah 23: 1-6 Heaven shall not wait (StF 701) In an age of twisted values (StF 703) possible hymn of confession *In heavenly love abiding (StF 736) O God of hope, your prophets spoke (StF 708) *The King of love my shepherd is (StF 479) *The Lord’s my shepherd, I'll not want (StF 481) Psalm 23 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Even though I walk through the valley (StF 626) *In heavenly love abiding (StF 736) *The King of love my shepherd is (StF 479) The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want (StF 480) *The Lord’s my shepherd, I'll not want (StF 481)

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Sunday 29 July, 201817^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 General Come down, O Love divine (StF 372) *God is love: let heaven adore him (StF 61) *Love divine, all loves excelling (StF 503) We lay our broken world (StF 718) 2 Samuel 11: 1-15 God, how can we forgive when bonds of love are torn? (StF 613) *Let love be real, in giving and receiving (StF 615) Listening God, you hear us when we cannot speak (StF 524) Sacred the body God has created (StF 618) When we are tested and wrestle alone (StF 240) YAHWEH (I cannot speak your name, O Lord) (website only) Psalm 14 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Father, we have sinned in word, and deed (StF 422) God of forgiveness, your people you freed (StF 425) We turn to you, O God of every nation (StF 720) (possible hymn of confession) Ephesians 3: 14-21 *God is love: let heaven adore him (StF 61) I know that my redeemer lives, and ever prays for me (StF 502) Lord, I come to you (StF 471) *Love divine, all loves excelling (StF 503) Not far beyond the sea nor high above the heavens, but very nigh (StF 159) Our God is a great big God (StF 61) John 6: 1-21 A rich young man came seeking (StF 243) esp. v.3 Be known to us in breaking bread (StF 573) (communion hymn) Bread is blessed and broken (StF 576) (communion hymn) Eternal Father, strong to save (StF 517) Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us (StF 238) *Let love be real, in giving and receiving (StF 615) When we were in the darkest night (StF 241) Alternative related readings 2 Kings 4: 42-44 Break thou the bread of life (StF 153) Deep in the shadows of the past (StF 463) God moves in a mysterious way (StF 104) Psalm 145: 10-18 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Come let us praise the Lord (StF 43) Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father (StF 51) Let all the world in every corner sing (StF 57) Sing praise to God who reigns above (StF 117)