Acknowledgment of Country. (words by Nathan Tyson)
Lighting the Christ candle
We light this candle as a symbol of the light of Christ, which cannot be held
back by distance, which shines in each one of us, no matter where we are.
Call to worship: Psalm 67
May God be gracious to us and bless us
and make his face shine on us
so that your ways may be known on earth,
your salvation among all nations.
May the peoples praise you, God;
may all the peoples praise you.
May the nations be glad and sing for joy,
for you rule the peoples with equity
and guide the nations of the earth.
May the peoples praise you, God;
may all the peoples praise you.
The land yields its harvest;
God, our God, blesses us.
May God bless us still,
so that all the ends of the earth will fear him.
Hymn: O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing, Together in Song 210
Video: Covenant Statement on First Nations Peoples of the Uniting Church, view from 11.03 to 16.57
Reconciliation reflections: Last week we wrote down our thoughts and reflections on what is required for real reconciliation. Loraine reports back on what our congregation said.
Bible readings: (Robyn and John): John 5: 1-9, Revelation 21:1-4, 22-27, Rev 22:1-2 on this video from 1:22 to 2:58 and, to conclude, Rev 22: 3-7.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vTkWJaIW19vK6ldXG2xwAoD4AgKLKZ6G/view?usp=sharing
Sermon: John M, on “Revelation: a renewed heaven, a renewed earth”. May contain references to politics. You can watch the sermon from 5min 30sec to approx 19min.
Music to watch: Michael Card, The New Jerusalem
Prayer of Offering: Loraine
Prayers of the people: Jan
Hymn: We limit not the truth of God
(Tune: ‘Ellacombe(2)’, 453 TiS verse 1, © JBrown. (Adapted – Verses 2-4)
We limit not the truth of God
To our poor reach of mind,
By notions of our day and sect
Crude, partial and confined
no, let a new and better hope
within our hearts be stirred
The Lord has yet more light and truth
To break forth from his word.
We’re standing here on holy ground,
on land which ancients trod.
They wrote your law in hills and streams
in rocks and caves and trees;
A law to tell us who we are,
to guide and make us strong.
Tread gently then, respect the earth,
remember whence we’ve come.
We’re standing here on holy ground,
on land we long to share,
Where each has space and equity,
and neither want nor fear
But demons fierce are dancing here
of race and greed and hate.
Engrave upon our wills, we pray,
your ancient covenant law.
We’re standing here on holy ground,
we seek your rule on earth;
Your will be done in politics,
in law court, market, church;
Your gentleness among us reign,
and each one dwell secure;
May generations yet unborn,
live here in harmony. © JBrown. (Adapted – Verses 1-2, 4-6)
Benediction: Loraine shares this benediction for Reconciliation Week from Common Grace: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VrQkk7MQxYQBsK2WWhJiaywlIvBbeKb5/view?usp=sharing
Hymn: O Lord Jesus Marrkapmirr (Together in Song 253)
O Lord Jesus Marrkapmirr*
all power belongs to you.
Hold me by this power O Lord,
you alone are King
Now we praise you for your Word
living, true and full of light.
Yours the hands that rest on me;
hold me for all time.
Aboriginal people of Arnhem land versified by D’Arcy Wood 1936 –
*Markkapmirr is a term of endearment and in this context ‘altogether lovely and worthy of affection’
The following link has the instrumental part for this song.
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