Communion

Jesus wants us to remember him.

He gave us this meal.

Bread.

To remember that he was real –

A body like ours

That was bruised

And was broken

And that died on a cross.

Wine.

To remember that he had life like us –

Breath in his lungs

And blood in his veins

Blood that flowed out

When he died on a cross.

Jesus wants us to remember him.

He gave us his life.

And as we remember him at this table, sharing this meal, we do so with gratitude.  A meal familiar to so many of us but one that we should come to as if for the first time.  Remembering all that he has done for us and knowing that it is so much more than we could ever deserve. Remembering to thank him today, and every day and asking that his love shown so clearly through the bread and the wine that we share may be reflected, in some small way, to those around us.

Creator and our loving God

We thank you

And we praise you.

You have made us in your image

And have promised

To love us

And to protect us.

You have sent your son

To be our Saviour.

To love us

And to lead us.

You have left us your spirit

To surround us each day.

To love us

And to bring us comfort.

May we know your protection,

Be happy to follow

And feel your comfort

Today, and every day.

Sermon on the Mount III

Like Jesus

You tell us to love another –

Not just the people we choose.

Not just the people who are nice to us,

With them, we’ve nothing to lose.

You tell us to love another –

Even those who we try not to see.

To those who are mean and quite nasty

Like Jesus you ask us to be.

You tell us to love another –

For love is your gift to us all.

Even when life doesn't seem quite so easy

Help me to be true to your call.

Every day

Every day I get to choose

Some things I want to do.

I can do what’s right

Or I can do what’s wrong.

Teach me to look to you

Every day I can start again

My life a fresh, new sheet.

I can do what’s right

Or I can do what’s wrong

With the people that I meet.

Every day I live my life

I want to give to you.

Help me to live

And help me to love

Be like Jesus, in all that I do.

Jesus

Jesus,

Take us.

Jesus,

Hold us.

Jesus,

Change us.

Jesus,

Shape us.

Jesus,

Make us new.

Sometimes

Sometimes I know which way to go

Or just what I should do.

It’s clear to see what’s right, what’s wrong

And how to honour you.

Sometimes it’s not so clear to see,

The way you’d have me go

When I’m not sure, it’s you I need

You are my friend, you’ll know.

Thank you, Jesus that wherever I’ve been,

Wherever I am,

And wherever I go

You are with me.

Thank you, Jesus that whatever I’ve done,

Whatever I’m doing

And whatever I will do

You are with me

Amen.

Be like Jesus in all that you do.

Each person is special

And needs love just like you.

Take time to share Jesus,

In the places you go,

Take time to learn from him and

Use what you know.

Do trust in him fully

Experience his love

Saying thank you to Jesus and his Father above.

Sermon on the Mount II

My dad

My dad, in heaven,

You are holy and special.

May our world become more like yours.

May more and more things be done your way.

Thank you for giving us everything that we need.

Help us to forgive other people when they have done wrong,

Just like you always forgive us.

Help us not to be naughty,

Keep us away from bad people and bad places,

And from doing bad things.

All the world is yours and you can do everything,

Now and always.

Amen.

Conquers all

Different shapes and sizes

Different colours too.

Different backgrounds, different places

But made to be like you.

Peace can be forgotten

Peace gets left behind.

Peace is what you bring to us

And want the world to find.

Love for one another

Love for large and small

Love for every one of us

Love that conquers all.

Father forgive

When we don’t show friendship,

Father forgive.

When we are greedy and want more than we need,

Father forgive.

When we think badly of others,

Father forgive.

When we think that we know better than you,

Father forgive.

He’s there

Mum and dad are worried about work

And I get stressed at school

Mortgage, shopping, holidays -

How will we pay for all?

Mum and dad, so much to do

And I’ve got friends to meet.

Work and gym and friends to see

As well as driving me.

Mum and dad just won’t slow down

They’re always on the go

Each day just goes on flying by

It’s gone before we know.

Mum and dad, please take a breath

And spend some time with me

I need your love and your time

So much you need to see.

Mum and dad please take a breath

And spend some time in prayer

God wants to spend some time with you

For you to know he’s there.

Love one another

Love one another.

What?  Even those unkind to me,

Who say rude words and do bad things?

Yes, love one another.

What? Even those who fight and harm,

And don’t do what they’re told

Yes, love one another.

What? I don’t know how, how is that done?

Please show me what to do.

I need your love

I need you close

I need to know you’re there.

When you’re with me

It can be done –

I’ll show your love and care.

Sermon on the Mount

Be like Jesus in all that you do.
Each person is special
And needs love just like you.
Take time to share Jesus,
In the places you go,
Take time to learn from him and
Use what you know.
Do trust in him fully
Experience his love
Saying thank you to Jesus and his Father above.

You want

You want us to be humble
So that we might know heaven.

You reassure us when we’re unhappy
So we will know your comfort.

You want us to be gentle
So that we will get along.

You encourage us to search for you
As when we find you we will grow.

You want us to forgive others
As you have forgiven us.

You want us to be pure and clean
So that we may be more like you.

You want us work for a peaceful world
So that you can be better seen.

May we be open to listen to you
And to do all that you want us to do.

Amen

Making a difference

Knowing you should make a difference
To what I say
And what I do;
To what I think
And where I go.

Has knowing you made a difference
To what I say
And what I do;
To what I think
And where I go.

From today
May knowing you make a difference
To what I say
And what I do;
To what I think
And where I go.

Help me make a difference.

Your call

You call us as individuals
To be bright shining lights,
Bringing comfort to people
On the darkest of nights.

You call us together
To be a bright shining light,
Leading people towards you
And showing what’s right.

Your call is quite simple
But needs us to hear,
May we feel your presence
And know that you’re near.

Elijah

Your love

Pressure can come

On the young

And the old;

At work,

At school

And even at play.

Worry can come

At any time,

And in many ways;

With friends,

Alone

At night or day.

Sadness can come

And tears can fall.

Problems seem big

When really

They’re small.

Lord Jesus,

You have been under pressure

You have known what it is to worry

You have endured sadness

And tears.

Lord Jesus,

Thank you that you can walk with me

Ease my pressure

Relieve my worries

And share my tears.

Lord Jesus,

When life seems demanding

May I lean on You.

Lord Jesus,

When my worries are weighing me down

May I feel your arms supporting my load.

Lord Jesus

When I am sad and feel low

May I know the comfort of your love.

Help me

Lord help me to

Walk with the weary,

Talk with the lonely,

Share with the needy

And love the unlovely.

Amen

I care

I have a home

And I have a bed.

I always know

That I’ll be fed.

I go to school

And have places to play.

I have what I need

For every day.

I look at the world

And it’s not all the same.

For some, it would seem

It’s all just a game.

They take from the poor

And they add to their wealth.

All that matters to them

Is their personal health.

The world that I live in

Needs to be fair.

May I play my part

And show that I care.

Father God

Father God,

You have made the world

And everything in it.

Father God,

You care for the world

And everything in it.

Your love is large enough

And wide enough

And deep enough

For every situation and

For every single person.

Father God,

You are here for all the world

May we turn to you.

A covenant community

Together

Being together

Can be easy.

Being together

Can be hard.

Being together

Can bring happiness.

Being together

Can bring tears.

Jesus,

You have brought us together

As family.

Jesus,

You have promised

To be together with us

When life seems easy

And when life seems hard.

When we are happy

And when tears are in our eyes.

Thank you, Jesus

Help me

Help me to learn

From the good examples

Of those around me

And to be a good example myself.

Help me to hear

The good words

Of those that love me

And to encourage others with what I say.

Help me to see Jesus

In the way others live

And to show him myself

In the way that I live.

Family

Young and old

And those in between;

We’re all part of your family.

Help us to live together,

Learn together,

Grow together,

And love together.

Thank You

Thank you, Jesus

For those that teach me.

Thank you, Jesus

For those that lead me.

Thank you, Jesus

For those that feed me.

Thank you, Jesus

For those that help me.

Thank you, Jesus

For those that comfort me.

Thank You, Jesus

For those that love me.

Thank you, Jesus

For those around me.

Hug

Sometimes,

When I’m feeling sad

I need a hug.

Sometimes,

When I feel alone

I need a hug.

Sometimes,

When I need a hug

There’s no-one around.

Thank you, Jesus

That wherever I am

And however I feel

I can always feel your arms around me.

Covenant, God keeps his promises! (2)

Remember

Jesus wants us to remember him.

He gave us a meal.

Bread.

To remember that he was real –

A body like ours

That was bruised

And was broken

And that died on a cross.

Wine.

To remember that he had life like us –

Breath in his lungs

And blood in his veins

Blood that flowed out

When he died on a cross.

Jesus wants us to remember him.

He gave us his life.

You have…

Creator and our loving God

We thank you

And we praise you.

You have made us in your image

And have promised

To love us

And to protect us.

You have sent your son

To be our Saviour.

To love us

And to lead us.

You have left us your spirit

To surround us each day.

To love us

And to bring us comfort.

May we know your protection,

Be happy to follow

And feel your comfort

Today, and every day.

Yes

Jesus calls us to walk with him,

Jesus calls us to live like him,

Jesus calls us.

Will we follow?

Jesus shows us what to do,

Jesus shows us where to go,

Jesus shows us.

Will we look?

Jesus asks us to turn to him,

Jesus asks us to learn from him,

Jesus asks us.

Will we answer?

Jesus, I will follow you.

Jesus, I will look to you.

Jesus, I say “yes” to you.

We promise

Jesus, you have promised so much for us.

Today we make our promises to you.

We promise to try and love you more.

We promise to watch out for those around us.

We promise to talk to you.

We promise to tell others about you.

May our lives be a gift of love to you each day.

May we live to please you and bring you joy.

May our lives make you real to those around us.

Jesus, we make our promises to you.

Promises

God made promises.

They show his love,

God made promises.

They give us hope.

God made promises.

He gave us Jesus.