HOLMBURY
ST MARY
For those of us unable to worship the Lord in church each Sunday, we include below a selection of transcripts and recordings from recent services, as well as collects, readings, and YouTube recordings of the hymns chosen for each service.
Please let us know if there's anything else you'd like us to include.
Sunday 26th July
Eighth Sunday after Trinity
HYMN Click and join in or listen
I come with joy, a child of God
Collect for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity
Lord God,
your Son left the riches of heaven
and became poor for our sake:
when we prosper save us from pride,
when we are needy save us from despair,
that we may trust in you alone;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Old Testament reading:
Read Isaiah 12: 2 – 6
HYMN Click and join in or listen
Give me joy in my heart
Gospel reading:
Read Luke 1: 39 – 49
SERMON by Virginia
Joy!
Let us join with Hugh, saying
THE LORD'S PRAYER:
HYMN Click and join in or listen
Joy to the world
Sunday 19th July
Seventh Sunday after Trinity
HYMN Click and join in or listen
Love divine, all loves excelling
Collect for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity
Generous God,
you give us gifts and make them grow:
though our faith is small as mustard seed,
make it grow to your glory
and the flourishing of your kingdom;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
New Testament reading:
Read Philippians 2: 1 – 8
HYMN Click and join in or listen
From heaven you came, helpless babe
Gospel reading:
Read Matthew 20: 20 – 28
SERMON by Martha
Whose service is perfect freedom
Let us join with Francis, saying
THE LORD'S PRAYER:
HYMN Click and join in or listen
Brother, sister, let me serve you
Sunday 12th July
Sixth Sunday after Trinity
HYMN Click and join in or listen
Take my life and let it be
Collect for the Sixth Sunday after Trinity
Creator God,
you made us all in your image:
may we discern you in all that we see,
and serve you in all that we do;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
New Testament reading:
Read 2 Corinthians 8: 1 – 15
HYMN Click and join in or listen
For the fruits of all creation
Gospel reading:
Read Mark 12: 41 – 44
SERMON by Roy
Let us join with Martha, saying
THE LORD'S PRAYER:
HYMN Click and join in or listen
Thy hand, O God, has guided
Sunday 5th July
Fifth Sunday after Trinity
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Throughout July the theme for preaching
at services at St Mary's is
Pathways to Joy.
The readings and choice of hymns
will reflect this theme.
Collect for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity
Almighty God,
send down upon your Church
the riches of your Spirit,
and kindle in all who minister the gospel
your countless gifts of grace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Old Testament reading:
Read Psalm 103
HYMN Click and join in or listen
Give thanks with a grateful heart
Gospel reading:
Read Matthew 6: 9 – 13, 25 – 34
SERMON by Hugh
Let us join with Liz, saying
THE LORD'S PRAYER: