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HYMN Mission Praise 1008 ‘The Lord’s my shepherd’

Welcome, Call to Worship (the words are below), Opening Prayer, Children’s Talk

SONG ‘I just wanna be a sheep’

Bible readings Luke 15:1-10 and 1 Timothy 1:12-17

HYMN Mission Praise 315 ‘I will sing the wondrous story’

Sermon, Prayers, Dedication, Blessing

HYMN ‘Build your kingdom here’

Call to Worship (based on Psalm 115)

Not to us, O Lord, not to us,
but to your name be the glory
because of your faithfulness and love.

O house of Israel, trust in the Lord.
for no one is too great to honour him
And no one is too small to be blessed.

The highest heavens belong to the Lord,
but the earth he has placed into our hands.
So as we live and breath, let us praise the Lord!
Amen.

Stephen Haward

Luke 15:1-10

The parable of the lost sheep
Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering round to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, ‘This man welcomes sinners, and eats with them.’
3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 ‘Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbours together and says, “Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.” 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who do not need to repent.
The parable of the lost coin
8 ‘Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbours together and says, “Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.” 10 In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.’

1 Timothy 1:12-17

The Lord’s grace to Paul
12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. 13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

HYMN Mission Praise 1008 ‘The Lord’s my shepherd’

The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want;
He makes me lie in pastures green.
He leads me by the still, still waters,
His goodness restores my soul.

And I will trust in You alone,
And I will trust in You alone,
For Your endless mercy follows me,
Your goodness will lead me home.

He guides my ways in righteousness,
And He anoints my head with oil,
And my cup, it overflows with joy,
I feast on His pure delights.

And I will trust….

And though I walk the darkest path,
I will not fear the evil one,
For You are with me, and Your rod and staff
Are the comfort I need to know.

And I will trust in You alone,
And I will trust in You alone,
For Your endless mercy follows me,
Your goodness will lead me home.

Stuart Townend Copyright © 1996 Thankyou Music

SONG ‘I just wanna be a sheep’

I just wanna be a sheep,
Baa, baa, baa,
I just wanna be a sheep,
Baa, baa, baa,
I pray the Lord my soul to keep,
I just wanna be a sheep.

Don’t wanna to be a goat, nope,
Don’t wanna to be a goat, nope,
Haven’t got any hope, nope,
Don’t wanna be a goat, nope.

Don’t wanna be a hypocrite,
Don’t wanna be a hypocrite,
‘Cause they’re not hip to it,
Don’t wanna be a hypocrite.

Don’t wanna be a Pharisee,
Don’t wanna be a Pharisee,
‘Cause they’re not fair you see,
Don’t wanna be a Pharisee.

Don’t wanna be a Sadducee,
Don’t wanna be a Sadducee,
‘Cause they’re so sad you see,
Don’t wanna be a Sadducee.

I just wanna be a child of God,
I just wanna be a child of God,
Walking the same path He trod,
I just wanna be a child of God.

Brian Howard

HYMN Mission Praise 315 ‘I will sing the wondrous story’

I will sing the wondrous story
Of the Christ who died for me.
How He left His home in glory
For the cross of Calvary.
Yes, I’ll sing the wondrous story
of the Christ who died for me-
Sing it with His saints in glory,
Gathered by the crystal sea.

I was lost, but Jesus found me,
Found the sheep that went astray,
Raised me up and gently led me
Back into the narrow way.
Yes, I’ll sing the wondrous story
of the Christ who died for me-
Sing it with His saints in glory,
Gathered by the crystal sea.

He will keep me till the river
Rolls its waters at my feet;
Then at last he’ll bring me over,
Saved by grace and victory.
Yes, I’ll sing the wondrous story
Of the Christ who died for me,
Sing it with the saints in glory,
Gathered by the crystal sea.  

Sung by: The Mandate
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HYMN ‘Build your kingdom here’

Come, set Your rule and reign
In our hearts again
Increase in us we pray
Unveil why we’re made
Come, set our hearts ablaze with hope
Like wildfire in our very souls
Holy Spirit come invade us now.

We are Your church
We need Your power in us

We seek Your kingdom first
We hunger and we thirst
Refuse to waste our lives
For You’re our joy and prize
To see the captive hearts released
The hurt, the sick, the poor at peace
We lay down our lives for Heaven’s cause

We are Your church
We pray: revive this earth

Build Your kingdom here
Let the darkness fear
Show Your mighty hand
Heal our streets and land
Set Your church on fire
Win this nation back
Change the atmosphere
Build Your kingdom here
We pray.

Unleash Your kingdom’s power
Reaching the near and far
No force of Hell can stop
Your beauty changing hearts
You made us for much more than this
Awake the kingdom seed in us
Fill us with the strength and love of Christ

We are Your church
We are the hope on earth

Build Your kingdom here …

Chris Llewellyn / Gareth Gilkeson / Will Herron