Good morning and welcome to

New Horizons Church UK

This service represents the second Sunday in

Lent.

These services are for all those who cannot make

It to a regular service

 

¶ Preparation

Grace, mercy and peace
from God our Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ
be with you
Alland also with you.

This is the day that the Lord has made.
AllLet us rejoice and be glad in it.

Hymn or song

Prayers of Penitence

The sacrifice of God is a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart God will not despise.
Let us come to the Lord, who is full of compassion,
and acknowledge our transgressions in penitence and faith.

AllLord God,
we have sinned against you;
we have done evil in your sight.
We are sorry and repent.
Have mercy on us according to your love.
Wash away our wrongdoing and cleanse us from our sin.
Renew a right spirit within us
and restore to us the joy of your salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

May the Father of all mercies
cleanse you from your sins,
and restore you in his image
to the praise and glory of his name,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
AllAmen.

Collect

Almighty God,
you show to those who are in error the light of your truth,
that they may return to the way of righteousness:
grant to all those who are admitted
into the fellowship of Christ’s religion,
that they may reject those things
that are contrary to their profession,
and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same;
through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

AllAmen.

Gloria in Excelsis

AllGlory to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.

Kyrie Eleison

Lord, have mercy.
AllLord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

AllChrist, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
AllChrist, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.
AllLord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

¶ The Liturgy of the Word

Reading

Genesis 15.1-12,17-18

1The word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, ‘Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.’ 2But Abram said, ‘O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?’ 3And Abram said, ‘You have given me no offspring, and so a slave born in my house is to be my heir.’ 4But the word of the LORD came to him, ‘This man shall not be your heir; no one but your very own issue shall be your heir.’ 5He brought him outside and said, ‘Look towards heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them.’ Then he said to him, ‘So shall your descendants be.’ 6And he believed the LORD; and the LORD reckoned it to him as righteousness.

7Then he said to him, ‘I am the LORD who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans, to give you this land to possess.’ 8But he said, ‘O Lord GOD, how am I to know that I shall possess it?’ 9He said to him, ‘Bring me a heifer three years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtle-dove, and a young pigeon.’ 10He brought him all these and cut them in two, laying each half over against the other; but he did not cut the birds in two. 11And when birds of prey came down on the carcasses, Abram drove them away.

12As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram, and a deep and terrifying darkness descended upon him.

17When the sun had gone down and it was dark, a smoking fire-pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. 18On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, ‘To your descendants I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates.’

Psalm

Psalm 27

Refrain: The Lord is my light and my salvation.

1The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom then shall I fear? ?
The Lord is the strength of my life;
of whom then shall I be afraid?

2When the wicked, even my enemies and my foes,
came upon me to eat up my flesh, ?
they stumbled and fell.

3Though a host encamp against me,
my heart shall not be afraid, ?
and though there rise up war against me,
yet will I put my trust in him.

4One thing have I asked of the Lord
and that alone I seek; ?
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,

5To behold the fair beauty of the Lord ?
and to seek his will in his temple.

6For in the day of trouble
he shall hide me in his shelter; ?
in the secret place of his dwelling shall he hide me
and set me high upon a rock.

7And now shall he lift up my head ?
above my enemies round about me;

8Therefore will I offer in his dwelling an oblation
with great gladness; ?
I will sing and make music to the Lord. R

9Hear my voice, O Lord, when I call; ?
have mercy upon me and answer me.

10My heart tells of your word, ‘Seek my face.’ ?
Your face, Lord, will I seek.

11Hide not your face from me, ?
nor cast your servant away in displeasure.

12You have been my helper; ?
leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

13Though my father and my mother forsake me, ?
the Lord will take me up.

14Teach me your way, O Lord; ?
lead me on a level path,
because of those who lie in wait for me.

15Deliver me not into the will of my adversaries, ?
for false witnesses have risen up against me,
and those who breathe out violence.

16I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord ?
in the land of the living.

17Wait for the Lord;
be strong and he shall comfort your heart; ?
wait patiently for the Lord.

Refrain: The Lord is my light and my salvation.

God, our light and our salvation,
illuminate our lives,
that we may see your goodness in the land of the living,
and, looking on your beauty,
may be changed into the likeness of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Hymn or song

Reading

Luke 13.31-35

31At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, ‘Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.’ 32He said to them, ‘Go and tell that fox for me, “Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. 33Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed away from Jerusalem.” 34Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! 35See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, “Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.”’

Sermon

Well we are now into our second week of Lent, I wonder how well we are all doing with our Lent vows? Mine was to give up coffee and also a little of my time to help others. The first part I admit is hard as I am a coffee drinker and like to have a cup when working late, however I have managed without it thus far. The second part giving up a little of my spare time to help others. This Is I must admit going well, the way I help others is to be there for them. Giving up time for others can include friends family and loved ones as well as those in the community. I do also spend a lot of time in the internet emailing others and just letting others know that I am here for them.  Jesus also gave up his time for us when he went into the Desert. He gave this up in preparation for his return to us and his return to his work so that he would be better prepared. Lent today is not just about giving up a favorite food, but is about us trying to overcome some of our faults because some believe it was mans sin that led to the death of Jesus.

During my sermons I always try to include some of what happens in the community, I was horrified this week to learn that an elderly couple were burgled in their own home while they watched the TV. In today’s society we must all learn to be more vigilant and to look out for one another, here is a thought. How would these people feel when they themselves are old and someone breaks into there homes and steals from them? If only some of these could see the hurt that they cause to others. Please think on this.

 

The devotional for the day

Thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the Most High, thy habitation." Psalm 91:9

The Israelites in the wilderness were continually exposed to change. Whenever the pillar stayed its motion, the tents were pitched; but tomorrow, ere the morning sun had risen, the trumpet sounded, the ark was in motion, and the fiery, cloudy pillar was leading the way through the narrow defiles of the mountain, up the hillside, or along the arid waste of the wilderness. They had scarcely time to rest a little before they heard the sound of "Away! this is not your rest; you must still be onward journeying towards Canaan!" They were never long in one place. Even wells and palm trees could not detain them. Yet they had an abiding home in their God, His cloudy pillar was their roof-tree, and its flame by night their household fire. They must go onward from place to place, continually changing, never having time to settle, and to say, "Now we are secure; in this place we shall dwell." "Yet," says Moses, "though we are always changing, Lord, thou hast been our dwelling-place throughout all generations." The Christian knows no change with regard to God. He may be rich today and poor tomorrow; he may be sickly today and well tomorrow; he may be in happiness today, tomorrow he may be distressed—but there is no change with regard to his relationship to God. If He loved me yesterday, He loves me today. My unmoving mansion of rest is my blessed Lord. Let prospects be blighted; let hopes be blasted; let joy be withered; let mildews destroy everything; I have lost nothing of what I have in God. He is "my strong habitation whereunto I can continually resort." I am a pilgrim in the world, but at home in my God. In the earth I wander, but in God I dwell in a quiet habitation.

—Morning and Evening

The 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 Being with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary
and became truly human.
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 [and the Son],
who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,
who 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

¶ Prayers

Prayers of Intercession

The prayers usually include these concerns and may follow this sequence:

¶The Church of Christ

I would like us know to say a prayer for all involved with the New Horizons network of ministries, For Pastor Jay with the TGCM, for pastor Wayne Thorn and his family with Hiding place ministries, for Pastor Dilliram with our mission in Nepal may the Lord help to provide for the needs of his ministry so that he is able to reach many others ,also for Elder Michael Mooney with the NACM and all the members and elders of NACM. I would like to say also a special prayer for Pastor Apostle Prophet James out in Greenville and  for Pastor Mike from Christians at large ministry also for pastor David Hestor and for Reverend Gerald Collins. I would like to say a special prayer for Cardinal Dr Peter Edwards and his wife Gene from Yeshua International God Bless him in all that he does and may he continue the good work that he does. I would like to pray for Rev. Maurisa Brown-Latham from Unitarian ministries with who New Horizons Church Uk is in communion with and also I would like to say a special prayer for Bishop Marcus Van Alphen with the young rite with who New Horizons Church UK has become a member with. Please also I would like to say a special prayer for the following as well to:-

I would like to say a special prayer for Pastor James Haven who has just become a member of New Horizons Church UK

Lord God may you continue to watch over Pastor James and to guide him in all that he does. amen

Please join me in these prayers

O Holy Spirit, breath of life, fire of love and patron of our Rite, touch our hearts with the glow of thy celestial flame. By thine indwelling power we shine forth as the sun and with our fellow human beings assist in enlightening the darkness of ignorance. O Great Power of Love, who art worshipped and glorified for ever. Amen.

Teach us, O Lord, to see thy life in everything and in all the peoples of thine earth and so guide the nations into the understanding of thy laws that peace and goodwill may reign upon earth; through Christ our Lord. R/. Amen

 

 

Father we ask you to watch over us and to guide us in our daily Tasks. We ask you to give us the strength to continue to help all those who are in our care. Amen

 

Please pray for our most Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth the 2^nd may she rain for many more years.

¶The local community

I would like to pray for all our friends and families For Audrey, Pam June, also for the Walton Family. And for all those within the community. Please also remember the Old and the Vulnerable and those who are at this time on there own. Last of all let us not forget our Troops who are at this time serving in another country many thousands of miles from there home and families.

I would like to say a special prayer for Kathy Coombs who at this time has some quite severe health problems.

 Lord Jesus, Who went about doing good and healing all, we ask You to bless Your friends who are sick. Give them the strength in body, courage in spirit, and patience in pain. Let them recover their health, so that, restored to the Christian community, they may joyfully praise Your Name, for You live and reign forever and ever. Amen.

Father, Your Son accepted our sufferings to teach us the virtue of patience in human illness. Hear the prayers we offer for our sick brothers and sisters. May all who suffer pain, illness or disease, realize that they are chosen to be saints, and know that they are joined to Christ in His suffering for the salvation of the world, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

¶Those who suffer

¶The communion of saints

These responses may be used

Lord, in your mercy
Allhear our prayer.

And at the end

Merciful Father,
Allaccept these prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory. for ever and ever. Amen

Hymn or Song

¶ Conclusion

Blessing

Christ give you grace to grow in holiness,
to deny yourselves, take up your cross, and follow him;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.
AllAmen.

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
AllIn the name of Christ. Amen.