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Sunday Service

28 June 2020

10:30 start on Zoom (Fellowship from 9:30)

United for worship
Andover, Broad Chalke & Salisbury United Reformed Churches
All are welcome!
ZOOM LINK : Cut and paste the link into your browser. Do not try to link directly from this newsletter, as it tends to create chaos.
The link, that works directly, will also be sent out by your Church Secretary in an email.
If you leave Zoom accidentally, you can always join in again using this same link.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89190316526
Zoom meeting ID 89190316526

Or call in from your telephone:
02034815237 (meeting ID = 89190316526# )
02034815240 (meeting ID = 89190316526# )
0131 460 1196 (meeting ID = 89190316526# )

If you have difficulties, please call Ron M or Anne E.
Thanks to Godlove for hosting our gathering, Ron for sharing music, Elaine & Joan for co-hosting -- It takes a village!
No matter what distance separates us, through Christ, we are one body.
In love, we are always connected.
Fellowship You are welcome to join the zoom gathering any time after 9:35.
You are invited to greet one another and be in conversation as we gather for worship.
At home preparation:
  1. How do we show hospitality? You might like to create a ‘hospitality glass’ during the service. Bring with you: a plastic or glass glass; a firm piece of card – plain or from a greeting card; scissors, cellotape, felt tip pens, any stickers you have. Directions will be provided at the start of the service.
  2. You are encouraged to find the Bible reading ahead of time in your Bible and to read along. Matthew 10:40-42
Church Notices
  • Tuesday – Corona Christ Care Group 2:30-4:00 A midweek time for faith & fellowship – Everyone is invited. We’ll be looking at Romans 6:12-23 and Matthew 10:40-42. Join the Zoom session with this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85259293409 Zoom Meeting ID: 852 5929 3409
  • Calendar Photo Competition: Link to photos at https://salisburyurc.co.uk /
  • Breakout rooms – We’ll be using breakout rooms during the sermon and again at the end of the service, so do stay on line and enjoy a time of fellowship with others.

Order of Service

Happy Birthday blessing
Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you!
God bless you and keep you in all that you do. .
Wave As we mute everyone, wave hello.
Please keep your microphone muted unless you are speaking.

Prelude Sonata No 8 for Flute and Piano by Handel
A time to relax our minds and bodies, draw near to the Holy and fully enter into this hour of worship.
Scripture & Gathering Psalm 89:15-16,1 (adapted)

Opening Hymn ‘Celebrating the Church’ by George Stuart (copyright free)
1
As we come in celebration,
We now contemplate our past
We delight in former friendships
And the love that holds us fast;
All our past is now accepted;
Through its troubles we have grown;
Now the future beckons to us,
Knowing we are not alone.
2
We give honour to past visions
Fostering community;
For all feelings of belonging
Energizing harmony;
We acknowledge past commitments,
Past successes, past mistakes;
Jesus never promised to us
Life without its pains and aches.
3
As this annivers’ry passes
We commit to ministry;
Look to Jesus for direction;
Forge a thrilling destiny;
We have journeyed on together
With abundant, godly care;
We now look toward the future
Knowing God will meet us there.

No 83 in ‘Singing a New Song’, by George Stuart, Australia. Thanks to George’s generosity, his lyrics are free of any copyright restrictions.

Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer

Scripture Matthew 10:40-42 Hugh Abel
What, according to this reading, is an act of hospitality?

Children’s Message Hospitality

Salisbury URC Anniversary Celebration Fiona
A bit of history…

Collection & Dedication of Offering Diane Coles
Giving – Please continue your gifts to support our churches.
Single gift & Standing Order & PayPal options are available for your gifts at https://salisburyurc.co.uk/donate-now/
PayPal direct link: (note if for Salisbury, Andover or Broad Chalke)
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=2vZ4X41lnpy94z4WBlL7Iom5HRmxNBVW5Pw2wIeTfy0mL_NbZ5gEPrMixMdBf8SJFsECB0&country.x=GB&locale.x=GB
Bank details for Andover URC:
Sort Code 40-08-28
Account No. 51652362
Account Name: Andover United Reformed Church
Bank details for Salisbury URC:
Salisbury United Reformed Church Current Account
Sort Code : 40-52-40
Account No: 00016092

Prayers for our world Anne Eve

Hymn RS 518 Father, I place into your hands – Jenny Hewer ©1975 Thankyou Music CCL180297
1
Father, I place into your hands
the things that I can’t do.
Father, I place into your hands
the times that I’ve been through.
Father, I place into your hands
the way that I should go,
for I know I always can trust you.
2
Father, I place into your hands
my friends and family.
Father, I place into your hands
the things that trouble me.
Father, I place into your hands
the person I would be,
for I know I always can trust you.

Sermon Hospitality with respect

Sharing our Hospitality Glasses If you have decorated a glass during the service, please hold it up in your screen.

Closing Hymn RS 579 Lord, thy Church on earth is seeking – Hugh Sherlock © Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes CCL 2452933
1
Lord, thy Church on earth is seeking
Thy renewal from above;
Teach us all the art of speaking
With the accent of thy love.
We would heed thy great commission:
‘Go now into every place –
Preach, baptise, fulfil my mission,
Serve with love and share my grace’.
2
Freedom give to those in bondage,
Lift the burdens caused by sin.
Give new hope, new strength and courage,
Grant release from fears within.
Light for darkness; joy for sorrow;
Love for hatred; peace for strife:
These and countless blessings follow
As the Spirit gives new life.
3
In the streets of every city
Where the bruised and lonely dwell,
Let us show the Saviour’s pity,
Let us of his mercy tell;
To all lands and peoples bringing
All the richness of thy word,
Till the world, thy praises singing,
Hails thee Christ, Redeemer, Lord.

Sending Forth & The Grace
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all now and forever. Amen.

Postlude Sonata No 8 for Flute and Piano by Handel


Closing Please return to Gallery View and unmute.
If you are not going to stay for the fellowship groups, now is your opportunity to say and wave goodbye.

Breakout Fellowship groups (get yourself a cuppa and enjoy conversation)
• If you are going to join a breakout fellowship group, the invitation will come up on your screen in about 2 minutes.
• If you are on the telephone you will be in a group, so do not hang up. Or if you need to hang up and call back in, use the same telephone number and meeting ID number.
• These are groups of 6 decided randomly by Zoom, giving us all the opportunity to possibly get to know new friends. Introduce yourselves in your group and enjoy a time of conversation and fellowship.
• If your group is too small or too large, you may leave the group and return to the main group and be re-assigned to a new group.
• You may choose to leave the Zoom gathering before going to a breakout group or anytime while you are in the breakout group.
• We hope you’ll give them a try and enjoy a time of fellowship.
• Ana & Tod will be ‘dropping in’ on each group to say hello.
Andover URC Coffee hour gathers on Zoom at https://tibco.zoom.us/j/321438178

Go in peace to share

God's new life and hope!

Sharing-the-Vision image - 3 people communicating
Reminders to keep our Zoom service running smoothly:
  • Please keep your microphone muted unless you are speaking.
  • If you accidently leave Zoom, you can login again with the same link.
  • Do NOT click on the green button that says 'share screen' (or we will see everything open on your computer!)
  • When we sing and pray together, we will hear one voice, and the others will be muted.
  • If the technology is compromised for any reason or goes totally wonky, we will end the on-line service immediately. If that should happen, we’ll try to restart as soon as possible, sending out an email to notify you.
  • At this time, we are not requiring a password, to ease the access for those still learning the 'Zoom ropes'.
Songs printed under copyright license CCL License B 430662
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