Week beginning March 12th

The weather was not severe enough to stop the  midweek prayer session on Thursday, (9th March;

but we were prevented from reaching the chapel safely on Sunday (12th March)  Hopefully normal service will be resumed on the 19th.

Welcome to this time of worship it is good we can share come and share this time together

We join with our brothers and sisters around the world as we sing

Song: Ye servants of God

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptLLr_WjCz8

Reading: Genesis 12: 1- 4

Prayer .

Lord God, you created this earth and all the good in it ,we thank you that you are for ever watching over us and guiding our footsteps. Life is not always easy, it is hard to talk about you. But you are in our hearts, we show you in action through our lives. Be with us always and those we love and care for, we ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen

Song: I to the hills will lift mine eyes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyjJlO08J90

Reading: Psalm 121

Song: They who tread the path of labour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krlgQ73lfv4

Reading: John 6: 1 – 38

Song: Guide me O Thou great Jehovah

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT4n1hGjDDg

God said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.”  So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Harran.

Have you ever planned to go on a journey in you own country or to another country.

Sometimes journeys are forced upon us. What would or who would you take with you.

That may depend on your circumstances.

Personally, a case of clothes, passport and visas if needed. Money of some sort . Route planner, guide book, may be a satnav, mobile phone, first aid kit, chargers and universal plug socket.

Something to read, pen and paper. Personal computer of sorts.

But if God told you to leave everything and go to where he will lead would you be as faithful as Abram. Go Labour on for God; Go work for him.

Jesus left his glory and came as human being to do the will of him who sent him.

He did miracles; walked on water, fed thousands with a few fish and loaves, healed the sick and lame, drove out demons. He blessed children in His ministry, he was teaching his disciples and any one who would listen.

In Sheffield throughout Lent many streets will be walked and covered in prayer by Christians of all denominations. Jesus walked many streets. Are you able to walk your own street and pray either aloud or in your heart, If you are unable for any reason pray where you are. Pray while reading this.

As you are praying Know in your heart there are thousands of voices praying and Singing, worshipping God our great redeemer, For Christ’s journey led to crucifixion His life and death is not the end.

So go out in His love to work and serve him in all you do. Amen

Song: O for a thousand tongues to sing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFJvBwgmK_c

Numbers 6:24-26.

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

Amen