Worship Service for October 18th, 2020
Opening Hymn
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise. To listen click on "Queen St. 7.m4a" below.
Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
in light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.
Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might;
thy justice like mountains high soaring above
thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love.
Collect Prayer
Almighty and everliving God, you are the creator of all and hold all in your loving heart. Teach us the ways of truth and compassion that permeate all of creation, so that all your people may know your presence in this world and be blessed. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Readings
Isaiah 45:1-7, Matthew 22:15-22
The Homily
Click on 'Sermon Oct 18.pdf" below.
Meditation Piece
Come O God of the All the Earth - Click on "Queen St. 9 m4a" below to listen.
The Apostle's Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Prayers of the People
Click below on "Prayers of the People Oct 18 2020.pdf" to read the prayers.
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.
Benediction
Go now to serve the living God,
whose image we bear.
We go, knowing that God goes with us.
May all our work be done with faith.
May all our efforts be filled with love.
Go and persevere with the hope that comes through Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Closing Hymn
Stand Up and Bless the Lord. To Listen click on "Queen St 11.m4a" below.
1 Stand up, and bless the Lord,
ye people of His choice;
stand up, and bless the Lord your God
with heart, and soul, and voice.
2 Tho' high above all praise,
above all blessing high,
who would not fear His holy Name,
and laud and magnify?
3 O for the living flame,
from His own altar brought,
to touch our lips, our minds inspire,
and wing to heav'n our thought!