Sunday 6th June

 

 

A very good morning and warm welcome to

everyone this morning, with a special welcome

to Alan Johnston, who is a regular

worshipper in this church. Alan has completed

his training as a  lay reader in the Church of

Scotland.

“When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her”

Luke 7 

 

Opening  Hymn:  33 Alleluia Sing to Jesus

 

 

First Reading.  Galatians 1: 11-24

 

I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.

 For you have heard of my previous way of life in Judaism, how intensely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. I was advancing in Judaism beyond many Jews of my own age and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers. But when God, who set me apart from birth and called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not consult any man, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before I was, but I went immediately into Arabia and later returned to Damascus.

 

 Then after three years, I went up to Jerusalem to get acquainted with Peter and stayed with him fifteen days. I saw none of the other apostles—only James, the Lord's brother. I assure you before God that what I am writing you is no lie. Later I went to Syria and Cilicia. I was personally unknown to the churches of Judea that are in Christ. They only heard the report: "The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy." And they praised God because of me.

 

 

Hymn at the Gospel: 683  Surrexit Christus

 

                    

 

Gospel : Luke 7: 11-17

Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her  and he said, "Don't cry."

 Then he went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. He said, "Young man, I say to you, get up!" The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.

 They were all filled with awe and praised God. "A great prophet has appeared among us," they said. "God has come to help his people." This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country.

 

Offertory Hymn:   352 In Christ Alone

 
Communion / Eucharistic Prayer:
 Sung responses can be found on page 8
  If you would like to receive blessing at the altar rail you
 are very welcome, and if you  would like a special  prayer or a prayer for healing    please indicate that to the priest   when he comes to you

      

  

Hymn During Communion:  364  It s a Thing Most Wonderful

                                                       sung quietly and prayerfully

 

 

 

Prayer

Father ,Son and Holy Spirit, Trinity of love and power, accept, and make holy, all we are and all we would be. Keep us firm in our faith and strong in your service. Create in us a new heart, that we may ever respond to your call, O Blessed Holy Trinity. Amen

 

Recessional Hymn: 638 Rejoice the Lord is King

 

 

Please take your pew sheet home with you and leave your hymn book  and service book in your seat. Please do stay for refreshments in the side aisle.

 

Music Weekend 12th & 13th June
 
Sunday 13th June is designated as Music Sunday by the Royal School of Church Music.

To mark this weekend Shirley is organizing

a sponsored Songs of Praise to take place on

Saturday 12th June at 18.00. Choose your favourite

hymn and donate €10 for it to be sung. The proceeds

will be split between the RSCM and a chosen charity.   This will be followed by an aperitif.

Write your chosen hymn on the sheet at the back the church.

 

Sunday 13th June a musical Bring and Share lunch, with musical interludes between the courses.

Sign up to bring a colourful salad, not pasta please!

or delicious homemade dessert.  Quiche, cheese, wine bread coffee will be provided. Cost €5

 

Paella Party  Friday 18th June 12.00

Margery’s annual Paella party will take place on the 18th June in her garden in Le Muy. All proceeds from this event go to support the work of her son Richard in the Philippines.

 

Thanks Lord!

An amusing grace prayed by Paul at our last Sunday lunch.

God of goodness, bless this food,

Keep us in a pleasant mood.

Bless the cook(s) and those who serve us,

From indigestion lord preserve us.

 

St. John’s Church                      The Reverend Canon Ben Eaton

             Avenue Paul Doumer                 04 94  95 45 78

              www.sjevar.com                         beneaton@orange.fr