December - 2019

Services

At St Mary's, we always have a warm welcome for all. Join us for worship, then stay for Café Church and a cup of tea, coffee and a slice of cake. We would love to see you soon.

First Sunday of Christmas

Introduction and Call to Worship As our Christmas celebrations continue, we hear how God keeps Jesus safe from the threat of Herod until Herod himself has died. Together let us proclaim the gracious deeds of the Lord who delivers his people from the slavery of sin. Today’s Readings First Reading Isaiah 63:7-9 The prophet speaks of God’s love and compassion towards his people, Israel, and how he has saved them in times of distress. Second Reading Hebrews 2:10-18 We hear

Third Sunday of Advent

Introduction and Call to Worship Jesus came to bring good news to the poor and all who suffer. He calls to our very hearts to prepare to greet him once more. So be open to worship the Lord, who meets us here in broken bread and wine outpoured – our salvation! Today’s Readings First Reading Isaiah 35:1-10 Isaiah speaks of a time when God will come in judgement, but will also bring great joy, healing and salvation to the people. Second Reading James 5:7-10 James urges his

Second Sunday of Advent

Introduction and Call to Worship The theme of anticipation continues this Advent season as we believe that Christ will return again, that he will come in glory to judge the living and the dead. Our worship inspires us to draw near to Jesus, to receive his presence in the Eucharist and share his love through our fellowship and Winter Wonderland later today! Today’s Readings First Reading Isaiah 11:1-10 The Jews had suffered greatly at the hands of foreign powers and ungodl

Advent Sunday

Introduction and Call to Worship As we move into Advent, let us take time in our worship today to think and pray about what it means to prepare to meet our Saviour, the greatest gift of God to the world. Today’s Readings First Reading Isaiah 2:1-5 A vision of all the nations streaming to the Lord’s house, and of peace reigning. Second Reading Romans 13:11-end This is the moment to wake from sleep, for salvation is nearer to us now than ever. So, let us live well, in the Lord

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