Socially Distant
REFLECTIVE WORSHIP
Welcome to this Maundy Thursday service:
a time of reflection and communion
Theme: A Different World
Led by Revd Bryn Rickards
Welcome & Introduction
Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
(John 8:12)
1
Unlikely King
Introduction to Reading
Reading: Matthew 26:6-13 & 27:27-31
Reflection & Prayer
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2
Strange Saviour
Introduction to Reading
Reading: Matthew 26:26-28 & 27:37-42
Reflection & Prayer of Confession
3
Suffering Servant
Introduction to Reading
Reading: Matthew 26:36-46 & 27:45-50
Reflection
Communion
4
Surprise Mediator
Introduction to Reading
Reading: Matthew 26:31-35, 47-54
Reflection & Prayer of Intercession
We cannot measure how You heal
Or answer every sufferer's prayer
Yet we believe Your grace responds
Where faith and doubt unite to care
Your hands though bloodied on the cross
Survive to hold and heal and warn
To carry all through death to life
And cradle children yet unborn
The pain that will not go away
The guilt that clings from things long past
The fear of what the future holds
Are present as if meant to last
But present too is love which tends
The hurt we never hoped to find
The private agonies inside
The memories that haunt the mind
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So some have come who need your help
and some have come to make amends,
as hands which shaped and saved the world
are present in the touch of friends.
Lord, let your Spirit meet us here
to mend the body, mind and soul,
to disentangle peace from pain,
and make your broken people whole.
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John L. Bell & Graham Maule (c) 1989 WGRG, Iona Community
Hymn
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Good Shepherd
Introduction to Reading
Reading: Matthew 26:1-2, 59-68
Reflection
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Song
When You shepherd me
I have everything that I need
When You make me rest
Beside a peaceful stream
My soul is restored
My strength is renewed
When you shepherd me
When You shepherd me
Your rod and staff comfort me
As You guide my steps
I can trust Your lead
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Even when I walk
Through the valley shadowed with death
I will not fear for You are with me
I am overwhelmed by love
Overtaken by Your mercy
Lord Your goodness without end
Will be the house in which I dwell
When you shepherd me
Your prepare a bountiful feast
Even when my enemies
Are closing in on me
You anoint me with oil
My cup overflows
When You shepherd me
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(c) Brian Doerksen
Final Prayer & Blessing
EASTER SUNDAY ALL AGE WORSHIP - Socially Distant Sunday Worship - starts at 10am with Thine Be the Glory (in your garden if you wish!) with LIVE COMMUNION at 10:45am.