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From the Rector
DEVOTIONAL
Reflection
Hymn 318 - Father, Lord of all creation
The Blessing
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Welcome to Sunday worship from St John’s Parish, Newcastle on this Trinity Sunday.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Today’s post takes the form of six audio worship recordings. (There may be a pause at the start of an audio.)
The canticle, Glory and Honour
Scripture lessons, 2 Corinthians 13: 11-13 and Matthew 28: 16-20, read this week by Liz Byrne
Hymn 319 - Father of Heaven, whose love profound
Reflection and Prayer
Hymn 316 - Bright the vision that delighted
The Lord’s Prayer and Blessing
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From the Rector
DEVOTIONAL
Reflection
Hymn 307 - Our great redeemer
The Blessing
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From the Rector
DEVOTIONAL
Reflection and Prayer (both in the first audio)
Hymn 295 - Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
The Blessing
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Welcome to Sunday worship from St John’s Parish, Newcastle, on this Pentecost Sunday.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Today’s post takes the form of six audio worship recordings:
The Jubilate
Scripture lesson, I Corinthians 12: 3-13, read this week by Jenny Constable
Hymn 293 - Breathe on me, Breath of God
Reflection and Prayer
Hymn 294 - Come down, O Love divine
The Lord’s Prayer and Blessing
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From the Rector
DEVOTIONAL
Scripture Reading followed by a Reflection (both in the first audio)
Hymn 285 - The head that once was crowned with thorns
The Blessing
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From the Rector
NOTE TO PARISHIONERS
PARISH FINANCES
I am very glad to report that Karen Law has been co-opted by the Select Vestry as an honorary treasurer of our parish. The Vestry is able to make such decisions as are necessary by email, post or telephone. This development follows David McMorran’s standing down from the role for personal reasons, and we are grateful to David for his very willing help over recent months. Karen and honorary treasurer John Williamson, who will shortly be leaving Newcastle, are now working together to effect a smooth transition to Karen during June. I am also very glad to report that Barbra Gibson has volunteered to do bank lodgements for Karen and that Jillian Aulds has agreed to assist Karen as Gift Aid Secretary. In the absence of normal church services there have not been the usual collections and the honorary treasurers and I will shortly be writing with advice to Freewill Offering envelope subscribers about this.
ST JOHN’S TO REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE TIME BEING
Following consultation with members of the Select Vestry, members decided not to proceed with opening St John’s for individual prayer at this time. This decision was taken in light of the extensive precautious that would have been required following advice from the Diocese, not least in connection with cleaning, hygiene and social distancing. Of course, we all look forward to returning to church in due course but it does seem that it will be some time yet and that, as and when it is becomes possible, considerable precautions will be necessary for the foreseeable future.
In the meantime, I trust that you will continue to find the online worship helpful and that those who do not have Internet connection are able to tune in to broadcast services.
So that we can stay in touch with parishioners more easily, if you have an email address and are willing to share it with the parish, please send a message to this effect to our parish email address: newcastle@dromore.anglican.org.
Ian M. Ellis, Rector
DEVOTIONAL
Ps 119 v 105 - Reflection
Hymn 260 - Christ is alive! Let Christians sing
The Blessing
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Welcome to Sunday worship from St John’s Parish, Newcastle, on this the Seventh Sunday of the Easter Season and the Sunday after Ascension Day.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Today’s post takes the form of six audio worship recordings:
Te Deum (Part 2)
Scripture lesson, John 17: 1-11, read this week by Jillian Aulds.
Hymn 292 - Ye choirs of new Jerusalem
Reflection and Prayer
Hymn 276 - Majesty, worship his majesty
The Lord’s Prayer and Blessing
The Ascension of Jesus by Pietro Perugino 1496–1500
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From the Rector
DEVOTIONAL
Scripture Reading followed by a Reflection (both in the first audio)
Hymn 288, Thine be the glory
The Blessing
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From the Rector
NOTE TO PARISHIONERS
Yesterday, the Northern Ireland Executive announced a partial relaxation of Government restrictions on churches, including permission to open for individual prayer "provided they can adhere to all social distancing and public hygiene requirements". Parishes are to be given advice about this by the Diocese. When that advice has been received, it will be considered by the Select Vestry which can make decisions on parish matters by email or letter. An update will follow in a future post here in due course. In the meantime, please ring me if you have any queries or, indeed, if the parish can assist you in any other way at this time.
DEVOTIONAL
Theme: Rogation
Scripture Reading, John 16: 5-11, followed by a Reflection (both in the first audio)
Hymn 644 - Faithful Shepherd, feed me
The Blessing
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Welcome to Sunday worship from St John’s Parish, Newcastle, on this the Sixth Sunday of the Easter Season.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Today’s post takes the form of six audio worship recordings:
The canticle, Glory and Honour
Scripture lesson, John 14: 15-21, read by Sharon Williamson
Hymn 269 - Hark, ten thousand voices sounding
Reflection and Prayer
Hymn 281 - Rejoice, the Lord is King!
The Lord’s Prayer and Blessing
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VIEW OF ST JOHN’S THIS MORNING
From the Rector
DEVOTIONAL
Scripture Reading, John 15: 9-17, followed by a Reflection (both in the first audio)
Hymn 634 - Love Divine
The Blessing
This is Christian Aid Week. If you would like to know more about the charity, the website mentioned in my video message is https://www.christianaid.ie/contact-us/office/belfast
DEVOTIONAL
Hymn 517 - Brother, sister, let me serve you
Christian Aid Prayer
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NOTE TO PARISHIONERS
The post here by 12 noon on Tuesday will focus on Christian Aid Week which runs until 16th May.
TODAY’S ORDER OF SERVICE
THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Today’s post takes the form of six audio worship recordings:
The Jubilate
Scripture lesson, John 14: 1-14, read this week by Jennifer White
Hymn 268 - Hail thou once-despisèd Jesus
Reflection and Prayer
Hymn - The head that once was crowned with thorns
The Lord’s Prayer and Blessing
From the Rector
NOTE TO PARISHIONERS
I had a very heartening telephone call this week from Mr Terry Nelson, Chair of the Pantry Foodbank. He wanted to say to me what tremendous support the Pantry has been having from St John’s parishioners. So I want to pass on that very encouraging message of gratitude. Details about he Pantry can be found on this website - just click on THE PANTRY FOODBANK tab in the menu above.
DEVOTIONAL
Theme: Deliverance and hope
Scripture Reading, Psalm 31 verses 1-5, followed by a Reflection (both in the first audio)
Hymn 259 - Christ triumphant, ever reigning
The Blessing
From the Rector
DEVOTIONAL
Theme: Holiness
Scripture Reading, 1 Peter 1: 13-16, followed by a Reflection (both in the first audio)
Hymn 252, Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord!
The Blessing
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ORDER OF SERVICE
Today’s post takes the form of six audio worship recordings.
The Te Deum
Scripture lesson, read this week by Rosemarie Armstrong-Woodroffe
Hymn 288 - Thine be the glory
Reflection and Prayer
Hymn 292 - Ye choirs of new Jerusalem
The Lord’s Prayer and Blessing
From the Rector
DEVOTIONAL
Scripture Reading, Colossians 2: 1-7, followed by a Reflection (both in the first audio)
Hymn 286 - The Strife is o’er, the battle done
The Blessing
From the Rector
DEVOTIONAL
Scripture Reading, John 6: 30-35, followed by a Reflection (both in the first audio)
Hymn 269, Hark ten thousand voices sounding
The Blessing
Posts here every Tuesday and Thursday by 12 noon and by 10.30am on Sundays (Please note that Internet service disruption can cause delay.) For the diocesan website, visit www.downanddromore.org.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Today’s post takes the form of six audio worship recordings.
Preparation for Worship: Sinfonia from God’s Time is Best (Bach)
Scripture lesson, read this week by Gill Gleghorn
Hymn 250 - All hail the power of Jesu’s name
Reflection and Prayer
Hymn - Christ is alive! Let Christians sing
Lord’s Prayer and Blessing
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