City URC

1. City URC Service of Worship 26th January 2014 With Revd Dr Kevin Snyman

2. Call to Worship Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me to devour my flesh My adversaries and foes — they shall stumble and fall. Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; Though war rise up against me, yet will I be confident. One thing I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: To live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, and to behold the beauty of the Lord.

3. Lord of the DanceRAS 195 I danced in the morningwhen the world was begun and I danced in the moonand the stars and the sun and I came down from heavenand I danced on the earth,at BethlehemI had my birth Refrain: Dance, then, wherever you may be I am the Lord of the Dance, said he and I'll lead you all, wherever you may be and I'll lead you all in the Dance, said he

4. I danced for the scribeand the Pharisee But they would not danceand they wouldn't follow me I danced for the fishermen,for James and John -they came with meand the dance went on Refrain: Dance, then, wherever you may be I am the Lord of the Dance, said he and I'll lead you all, wherever you may be and I'll lead you all in the Dance, said he

5. I danced on the Sabbathand I cured the lame The holy peoplesaid it was a shame They whipped and they strippedand they hung me on high and they left me thereon a Cross to die Refrain: Dance, then, wherever you may be I am the Lord of the Dance, said he and I'll lead you all, wherever you may be and I'll lead you all in the Dance, said he

6. I danced on a Fridaywhen the sky turned black it's hard to dancewith the devil on your back They buried my bodyand they thought I'd gone but I am the Dance,and I still go on Refrain: Dance, then, wherever you may be I am the Lord of the Dance, said he and I'll lead you all, wherever you may be and I'll lead you all in the Dance, said he

7. They cut me downand I leapt up high I am the lifethat'll never, never die I'll live in youif you'll live in me - I am the Lordof the Dance, said he Refrain: Dance, then, wherever you may be I am the Lord of the Dance, said he and I'll lead you all, wherever you may be and I'll lead you all in the Dance, said he

8. City URC Prayers of Approach and Adoration

9. Jesus City URC BEE-LIEVER BEE-ATTITUDES Bee Kind Bee Loving Bee Curious Bee Persistent Bee Hardworking Bee VERY Eco-Friendly Bee Humble … but… DON’T bee Pushed Around!!!

10. For the Healing of the NationsRAS 620 Fred Kaan For the healing of the nations
Lord, we pray with one accord
for a just and equal sharing
of the things that earth affords
To a life of love in action
help us rise and pledge our word Lead us forward into freedom
from despair your world release
that, redeemed from war and hatred
all may come and go in peace
Show us how through care and goodness
fear will die and hope increase

11. All that kills abundant living
let it from the earth be banned
pride of status, race or schooling
dogmas that obscure your plan
In our common quest for justice
may we hallow brief life's span

You, Creator God, have written
your great name on humankind
for our growing in your likeness
bring the life of Christ to mind
that by our response and service
earth its destiny may find

12. City URC Prayers of Confession

13. City URC Readings Isaiah 9:1-4 1 Corinthians 1:10-16 + 17-18 Matthew 4:12-23 + 5:1-11

14. Pause for Reflection

15. The BeatitudesRAS 743 Antiphon - all Show us your ways O Lord teach us your paths Blest are the poor in spirit For theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven Blest are they that mourn For they shall be comforted

16. Blest are the meek For they shall inherit the earth Antiphon – all Show us your ways O Lord teach us your paths Blest are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness For they shall be filled Blest are the merciful For they shall obtain mercy

17. Antiphon – all Show us your ways O Lord teach us your paths Blest are the pure in heart For they shall see God Blest are the peacemakers For they shall be called God’s children Blest are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake The Kingdom of Heav’n is theirs Antiphon - all

18. City URC Sermon

19. City URC David Andrews’ Be-Attitudes 1) Focus on poor, not status or wealth - Humility 2) Grieve over injustice - Empathy 3) Get angry, not aggressive - Self restraint 4) Seek Justice, not vengeance - Righteousness 5) Extend compassion to all in need - Mercy 6) Be wholehearted in desire to do right - Integrity 7) Work for peace in a world of war - Non-violence 8) Suffer for just causes (Not 'just' war) - Perseverance

20. City URC To quote the Be-Attitudes is religious… To act on them is revolutionary

21. City URC Sermon Nekeisha Alexis Baker Higher clergy seduced by political power & economic comfort – Said 'yes' to temptation Jesus rejected in wilderness

22. City URC Sermon Practise the Bee-Attitudes

23. City URC Prayers of the People Norman Gatehouse

24. City URC Offering

25. God of FreedomRAS 625 Shirley Erna Murray God of freedom, God of justice You whose love is strong as death You who saw the dark of prison You who knew the price of faith Touch our world of sad oppression With your Spirit's healing breath

26. God of FreedomRAS 625 Shirley Erna Murray Rid the earth of torture's terror You whose hands were nailed to wood Hear the cries of pain and protest You who shed the tears and blood Move in us the power of pity Restless for the common good

27. God of FreedomRAS 625 Shirley Erna Murray Make in us a captive conscience Quick to hear, to act, to plead Make us truly sisters, brothers Of whatever race or creed Teach us to be fully human Open to each other's need

28. City URC Benediction May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ The love of God And the fellowship of the Holy Spirit Be with us all, forevermore AMEN