There is no gathered worship service at Tawa Baptist this Sunday 23 August 2020, due to the ban on gatherings over 100 people. We encourage you to have church at your place instead. Following is a suggested format for a ‘do it yourself’ worship service at home.
Opening Prayer
You may like to light a candle as a reminder that Christ is present and say a prayer:
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, we affirm your presence with us today. We give thanks for opening the door of friendship, for us, with God the Father. Guide us by your Spirit we pray. Amen.
Sung Worship
Listen and/or sing along to the following songs – just google them on YouTube or download on Spotify.
♫ You give life (Great are you Lord)
♫ When we turned away (He Tapu Te Ariki)
♫ Amazing Grace (My chains are gone)
Gospel Reading
Read aloud the following verses from Matthew 8:14-17…
14 When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. 15 He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him.
16 When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. 17 This was to fulfillwhat was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.”
Intercessory Prayer
Father God, thank you that your word says: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
For those who are anxious about things like Covid-19, study, work, relationships, money – may they know you love and care for them; that they can come to you and find true, lasting peace.
For those of us who know you, and are grieving because of trials in this life – help us to see the bigger picture and keep our eyes on you Jesus, remembering how you endured incredible opposition. May we not grow weary and loose heart. May you receive all praise, glory and honour through our lives.
We take a minute now and pray individually about someone we know who really needs your healing touch, whether physically, mentally or spiritually.
[Pray for those God has placed on your heart]
Lord, have mercy. May your kingdom come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Please give us daily bread. Forgive our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Protect us from temptation and deliver us from evil.
Praise and glory, wisdom and thanks, honour and power and strength be to you Almighty God. In the name of Jesus we pray these things. Amen.
More Sung Worship
Listen and/or sing along to the following songs – just google them on YouTube or download on Spotify.
♫ Worthy is the Lamb (Revelation Song)
♫ How great the chasm (Living Hope)
Prayer
Holy Spirit, you inspired people of old to write the Bible and you are present now to help us read it. Shine your light on the Scriptures we pray. Help us to discern what you are saying and how this applies in our lives. Through Jesus we pray.
Sermon
You can either read the sermon notes (on the 2020 Sermons page of the Tawa Baptist Church website) or listen to an audio recording of the sermon via the following link:
Closing Song
Listen and/or sing along to the following song – just google them on YouTube or download on Spotify.
♫ Falling on my knees in worship (Came to my rescue)
Benediction
‘The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up his countenance on you and give you his peace. Amen.’
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