HOLMBURY
ST MARY
For those of us unable to worship the Lord in church each Sunday, we aim to offer online those parts of recent services that we have been told are most helpful for worship from home or when you are away.
Please let us know if there's anything else you'd like us to include.
Sunday 2nd December
2nd Sunday of Advent
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Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding
Collect for the Second Sunday of Advent
Almighty God,
purify our hearts and minds,
that when your Son Jesus Christ comes again
as judge and saviour
we may be ready to receive him,
who is our Lord and our God.
Amen.
Old Testament reading:
Read Isaiah 10: 1 – 11
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On Jordan's bank the baptist's cry
Gospel reading:
Read Matthew 3: 1 – 12
SERMON by Martha
Let us join with Martha, saying
THE LORD'S PRAYER:
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Long ago prophets knew
Sunday 23rd November
Christ the King
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O worship the King, all glorious above
Collect for Christ the King
God the Father,
help us to hear the call of Christ the King
and to follow in his service,
whose kingdom has no end;
for he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, one glory.
Amen.
New Testament reading:
Read Colossians 1: 11 – 20
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Angel voices ever singing
Gospel reading:
Read Luke 23: 33 – 43
SERMON by Rev'd Canon Roy Woodhams
Let us join with Liz, saying
THE LORD'S PRAYER:
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Christ triumphant, ever reigning
Sunday 16th November
Second Sunday before Advent
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Lord Jesus Christ (Living Lord)
Collect for the Second Sunday before Advent
Heavenly Lord,
you long for the world’s salvation:
stir us from apathy,
restrain us from excess
and revive in us new hope
that all creation will one day be healed
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Old Testament reading:
Read Psalm 98
(included in Hugh's sermon transcript)
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Father, hear the prayer we offer
Gospel reading:
Read Luke 21: 5 – 19
(included in Hugh's sermon transcript)
SERMON by Hugh
Let us join with Hugh, saying
THE LORD'S PRAYER:
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To God be the glory
Sunday 9th November
Remembrance Sunday
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O God, our help in ages past
Collect for Remembrance Sunday
God, our refuge and strength,
bring near the day when wars shall cease
and poverty and pain shall end,
that earth may know the peace of heaven
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
New Testament reading:
Read 2 Thessalonians 2: 1 – 5, 13 – end
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All my hope on God is founded
Gospel reading:
Read Matthew 5: 1 – 12
SERMON by Martha
Let us join with Francis, saying
THE LORD'S PRAYER:
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The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended