Thank you for joining us, these services are recorded on Sunday morning at the Congregational Church, if you are in Market Harborough, Leicestershire at 10.30am, you are very welcome to join us.
We hope to continue sharing the recordings online either on Sunday or occasionally on Monday.
We are grateful to the many people who are leading our worship each week now that Rev Stephen Haward has retired. If you would like to know more about any of the services please email us.
All of the hymns can be found on youtube.
Service from June 2023-December 2023 are here
Previous services are available here
28th July 2024 Anita Sturt
Psalm 46 Ephesians 6:10-24 The armour of God.
Call to worship, prayer, introduction, church news, Bible readings, prayers for the world
Sermon
Hymns from Mission Praise, you can listen to them on YouTube by clicking on the link.
1040 Come now is the time to worship
378 Jesus shall take the highest honour
242 Hosanna, hosanna
975 Before the throne of God above
862 I’ll go in the strength of the Lord or with a brass band
21st July 2024 Barry, Jenny and the congregation
Ephesians 5:1-20 LIving as children of the light.
Call to worship, prayers, children’s address, Church news, Bible reading
Introduction and feed back from the discussion groups.
Hymn from Singing the Faith, click on the link to hear in YouTube.
Hymn StF 39 Angel voices
Hymn StF 706 Longing for light
Hymn StF 59 Shine Jesus shine
14th July 2024 Jenny Young
Ephesians 4:17-32 Family service I am a new creation.
Welcome, prayer, introduction, Church news, prayers, and Bible reading.
Sermon and the Grace
Hymns click on the link to watch the videos on YouTube
Come on and celebrate
I am a new creation
He’s got the whole world in His hand
May the Mind of Christ my Saviour
How broad, how long how high, how deep is the love of God
7th July 2024 Rev Barry Osborne
Ephesians 3:14-4:16 includes communion
Call to worship, introduction, Church news, Bible Readings, Prayers
Sermon and Communion
Hymns from Mission Praise
170 Give thanks with a grateful heart
146 Fill Thou my life
212 Have Thine own way.
Song Jesus paid it all
30th June 2024 Rev Alan Kennedy
One Body 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Psalm 133
Call to worship, Prayers of Thanksgiving, Bible Reading, Introduction to the theme, Church News, Bible Reading
Sermon, Intercessory Prayers
Hymns from Singing the Faith
Hymn 677 STF Christ is made the sure foundation (Tune Westminster Abbey)
Hymn 61 STF Our God is a great big God (Set Tune)
Hymn 678 STF Come all who look to Christ today (Tune Tallis` Canon)
Hymn 675 STF Because the Saviour prayed that we be one John Bell (Tune Woodlands) (no video available)
23rd June 2024
Songs Of Praise chosen by the congregation – no recording click on the blue title to listen to the hymns on YouTube.
Bible reading Psalm 100
Now thank we all our God MP 486 chosen by Sheila
In Christ alone MP 1072 chosen by Barry
The Wise Man built his house chosen by Hilary
Father I place into your hands MP 113 chosen by Mel
Shine Jesus shine. MP 445 chosen by Jo
Will you come and follow me STF 673 chosen by Sharron
O Lord My God, when I in awesome wonder MP 506 chosen by Joyce
In Heavenly Love Abiding MP 331 chosen by Leslie & Margaret N
My song is love unknown MP 478 (chosen by Martyn)
16th June 2024 Jan Turner
The Father’s love John 15:1-17, Ephesians 3:1-14
Call to worship, introduction, church news, Bible readings, prayers for the world, reflections.
Hymns from Mission Praise follow the underlined link to YouTube
All people that on earth do dwell.
An army of ordinary people
Father God I Wonder
Let there be love shared among us.
Oh love that will not let me go.
Song Mention of your name from the album Joy of my Heart by Marilyn Baker
9th June 2024 David Coxhead
A reconciled people Jeremiah 31:31-34 Ephesians 2:11-22
Call to worship, prayers, introduction, Bible readings, Church news, Prayers for the World.
Sermon and the Grace
Hymns (Mission Praise)
315 I will sing the wondrous story
790 You are the King of glory
254 I am a new creation
988 How deep the Father’s love for us
31 Amazing grace
73 Christ is made the sure foundation
2nd June 2024 Rev Jacquie Gavin
Made alive in Christ Psalm 103:1-5 Ephesians 2:1-10
Call to worship, prayers of thanksgiving, introduction, church news, Bible readings
Sermon Communion.
Hymns from Mission Praise, follow the underlined links through to YouTube.
109 Crown him with many crowns
1040 Come now is the time to worship
254 I am a new creation
975 Before the throne of God above
887 Lord you have my heart
708 To God be the glory
26th May 2024 Rob Betts
Trinity Sunday John 14:15-27, Romans 8:12-17
Welcome, Prayers, Church News, Bible readings, Prayers for the World
Sermon, The Grace
Hymns – follow the underlined links through to YouTube.
Mission Praise 237 Holy, holy, holy
Mission Praise 14 All heaven declares
Mission Praise 673 There is a Redeemer
Singing the Faith 161 Speak O Lord
Mission Praise 1000 King of Kings, Majesty
19th May 2024 Sharron & Rob Brannen
Christian Aid Week
Psalm 86.1-7, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Welcome and Aline’s story
Sermon and Prayer Wall
Hymns – follow the underlined links
Let Love be Real, in Giving and Receiving (Michael Forster)
Speak Up (Fischy Music). Created in partnership with Christian Aid
God of all comfort, God of compassion (Joel Payne and Matt Weeks). Created for Christian Aid’s 75th Anniversary.
Great is Thy Faithfulness (Thomas O. Chisholm)
Video
Aline’s story from Christian Aid.
12th May 2024 Barry Osborne
No recording as the recording device was full – sorry!
5th May 2024 Jan Hocking
John 3:16-21 and Psalm 139:1-14.
Welcome, Bible readings and church news.
Sermoon and Communion
Hymns from Mission Praise available on YouTube
449 Love divine
452 Loved with everlasting love
987 Here is love
31 Amazing grace
28th April 2024 Rev Dr Rob Hunter
You gotta have faith John 6:16-21 Matthew 14:22-33
Welcome, prayer, introduction, church news. Bible readings, prayers of intercession.
Sermon, The Grace
Hymns from Mission Praise (link to Youtube)
37 As the deer pants for the water
746 What a friend we have in Jesus
590 Seek ye first the Kingdom of God
445 Shine Jesus shine.
21st April 2024 Cafe Church – no recording available.
14th April 2024 Jenny Young
The letter to the people of Ephesus Ephesians 1:1-14 (The Message)
Welcome, prayers, introduction, Church news, Bible reading, prayers.
Sermon and the Grace
All people that on earth do dwell William Kethe
Father God I wonder Ian Smale
My Jesus, My Saviour Darlene Zschech
I am a new creation Dave Bilbrough
How broad, how long John Hardwick
7th April 2024 Rev Jacquie Gavin
Risen and Alive Luke 24:13-49
Welcome, prayer, church membership, church news, Bible reading (part 1)
Sermon, Bible reading, communion
HYMNS
Crown him with many crowns
Come, people of the risen King
Brother, sister, let me serve you
In Christ alone
King of Kings, Majesty,
O Lord My God, when I in awesome wonder
31st March 2024 Rev Barry Osborne
Easter Day witnesses
Witnesses to the resurrection are cross examined.
Hymns
Mission Praise 76 Christ the Lord is risen today
453 Low in the grave
295 I serve a risen Saviour
689 Thine be the glory
24th March 2024 Janet Smith
Palm Sunday Luke 19:11-35
Call to Worship for Palm Sunday Introduction to theme, Church news and notices, Bible Reading, Prayers of Intercession and the Lord’s Prayer
Sermon, Reporting back, The blessing
MP 242 Hosanna, Hosanna. Carl Tuttle © 1985 Shadow Spring Music / Adm, by Song Solutions Copy
MP 790 You are the King of glory Mavis Ford © 1978 Authentic Media/Adm. by kingswaysongs.com
Hymn MP 9: All glory, laud and honour Theodulf, Bishop of Orléans
751-821 Translator: J. M. Neale
Hymn MP: 580 Ride on, ride on in majesty! Henry H. Milman 1822
Hymn MP 70: Children of Jerusalem John Henley
Hymn MP 478: My song is love unknown Samuel Crossman (1664)
17th March 2024 Members of the Congregation share their stories
Close Encounters Luke 24:13-35
There isn’t a full recording of this morning’s service, but you can follow the Bible reading and link to the hymns which were chosen.
Sharron’s story is below and was followed by Morning has Broken.
Hymns
StF 158 Lord you sometimes speak in wonders Christopher Idle © Christopher Idle/Jubilate Hymns Ltd
Cong Praise 230 We limit not the truth of God George Rawson (1807-1889)
StF 136 Morning has broken Eleanor Farjeon (1931) By permission of David Higham Associates Limited, London
MP 499 O happy day Philip Doddridge 1702-51
10th March 2024 Rev Brian Kennard
Mothering Sunday John 19: 25-27
Opening sentences, prayer, intro, Church News, The Magnificat
Reading, Sermon, Prayers & The Lord’s Prayer, The Grace
HYMNS
STF 44 Come on and celebrate
STF 81 Now thank we all our God
KS 351 We are one, we are family
STF 426 Hark, my soul, it is the Lord
STF 345 And can it be?
3rd March 2024 Rev Barry Osborne
Invitation to a banquet Luke 14:1-24
Call to worship, prayers, theme talk, church news, intercessions, Bible reading
Sermon, Communion, the Grace
Hymns
Hymn MP 33 And Can it be Charles Wesley (1707 -88)
Song I cannot come
Hymn MP 541 One shall tell another Graham Kendrick © 1981Thankyou Music
Hymn – What a faithful God Robert and Deborah Critchley © 1989, Thankyou Music
Hymn – Hear the call of the kingdom Keith Getty, b. 1974 Kristyn Getty, b. 1980 Stuart Townend, b. 1963 © 2006, Thankyou Music
25th February 2024 Geoff Milne
Faith that endures- Psalm 33:12-22 Luke 12:35-48
Welcome and call to worship, Prayer and Lord’s Prayer, Church News, OT reading, Prayers, NT reading.
Sermon, Benediction
Hymns from Mission Praise
307 I will enter His Gates Leona van Brethorst © 1976 Marnatha Music/CopyCare
870 Jesus is the name we honour Phil Lawson Johnston © 1991 Thankyou Music
50 Be still for the presence of the Lord David J Evans ©1986 Thankyou Music
16 All my hope on God is founded after Joachim Neander (1650-80) Robert Bridges (1844-1930)
13 All hail the power the power of Jesus name Edward Perronet (1726-92) and John Rippon (1751-1836)
18th February 2024 Georgina Licquorice-Tee
The Worrying Christian- Luke 12:13-34
Welcome, prayer, drama, church news, Bible reading
Sermon, the Grace
Hymns from Mission Praise
582 Rock of ages Augustus M. Toplady 1775
23 All things bright and beautiful Cecil Frances Alexander 1848
1086 Light of the world Tim Hughes © Copyright 2001 Thankyou Music
755 When I survey the wondrous cross Isaac Watts
9th February 2024 Rev Brian Kennard
Who is my neighbour? – Luke 10:25-37
Opening Sentence, Prayers, Introduction, Church News Bible Reading
Sermon, prayers, the Grace.
Hymns from Mission Praise
957 We want to see Jesus lifted high Doug Horley ©1993 Thankyou Music
603 So freely Dave Bilbrough ©1983 Thankyou Music
456 Make me a channel of your peace Sebastian Temple © 1967 OCP Publications
859 I want to serve the purpose of God Mark Altrogge © 1982 People of Destiny International/CopyCare
2nd February 2024 Rev Jacquie Gavin
The Message and the Messenger- Luke 10:1-24
Welcome, prayers and Bible reading
Sermon
Hymns from Mission Praise
237 Holy, holy, holy Reginald Heber (1783-1826)
1003 My Jesus, my Saviour Darlene Zschech © 1993 Darlene Zschech/Hillsong Publishing/Kingsway Music
234 His name is wonderful Audrey Mieir © 1959 Manna Music Inc/Kingsway Music
249 How lovely on the Mountains Leonard E Smith Jr © 1974 Thankyou Music
142 Father we love you Donna Atkins © Marantha! Music/ CopyCare
857 I the Lord of Sea and Sky From Isaiah 6 Daniel Schutte © 1981 OCP Publications
28th January 2024 Janet Smith
A mountain top experience – Luke 9:28-45, 2 Peter 1:16-18
Welcome, introduction to the theme, Prayers, Church News, The Cube, Bible readings, Prayers
Sermon and blessing
Hymns Mission Praise
50 Be still David J Evans ©1986 Thankyou Music
673 There is a Redeemer Melody Green © 1982 Ears to Hear Music/Birdwing Music/BMG Songs/EMI/Christian Music Publishing/Copycare
14 All heaven declares Noel and Tricia Richards © 1987 Thankyou Music
445 Shine, Jesus, shine Graham Kendrick © 1987 Make Way