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Worship For Sunday 29th March 2020

25/3/2020

7 Comments

 
Welcome to our online service of worship from Burnside.
Below are a number of video clips which when watched in order will lead you through a service of worship, of course if you do not have time for the full service you can skip to the parts that interest you most. I do not know how we are going to do this when we are allowed to gather again.
If you don't normally attend a church and are following along, why not Trypraying. You can find out more at www.Trypraying.co.uk or download the Trypraying app to your phone or tablet.
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​Let Us Worship God
​PSALM 40


We begin with a beautiful unaccompanied version of Psalm 40 to the tune Ballerma, sung at a Scottish youth weekend. The words are found below if you want to follow along.
PSALM 40
(Scottish Metrical)

1 I waited for the Lord my God,
and patiently did bear;
At length to me he did incline
my voice and cry to hear.

2 He took me from a fearful pit,
and from the miry clay,
And on a rock he set my feet,
establishing my way.

3 He put a new song in my mouth,
our God to magnify:
Many shall see it, and shall fear,
and on the Lord rely.

4 O blessed is the man whose trust
upon the Lord relies;
Respecting not the proud, nor such
as turn aside to lies.
OPENING PRAYER
I'm delighted that Frances Bleakley has agreed to lead us in prayer. Maintaining strict social distancing rules, Frances joins us from her home. Thank you to Eddie for the camera work and technical know how.
If anyone else would be willing to take part in the services please let me know, all you need is a smartphone, iPad or laptop.
PRAISE
Though I Feel Afraid (All I Know) - Ian White

This is No 573 in our church Hymn Book and is a wonderful comfort when we feel afraid.
The words of the hymn are in the video but you can read them below.
When we have a Saviour in Jesus Christ, he doesn't always remove the storm but he does promise to be with us through it.
THOUGH I FEEL AFRAID - Words

Of territory unknown,
I know that I can say
That I do not stand alone.
For Jesus, You have promised
Your presence in my heart;
I cannot see the ending,
But it’s here that I must start.

And all I know is You have called me,
And that I will follow is all I can say.
I will go where You will send me,
And Your fire lights my way.

What lies across the waves
May cause my heart to fear;
Will I survive the day,
Must I leave what’s known and dear?
A ship that’s in the harbour
Is still and safe from harm,
But it was not built to be there,
It was made for wind and storm.


© 1996 Thankyou Music
BIBLE READING
Philippians 4 v 4-9
I'm delighted that It will be read to us today by Eric Leslie. Maintaining strict social distancing rules, Eric joins us from his home. Thank you to Sam for the camera work and technical know how.
If anyone else would be willing to take part in the services please let me know, all you need is a smartphone, iPad or laptop.
PRAYER FOR OTHERS
Our prayers obviously focus on the current crisis.
I am using a prayer this week published on the YouVersion online bible.
The text of the prayer can be found below, and you can print it out and use it yourself if you find it helpful.
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MESSAGE
The Message today centres around this practice of social distancing and social isolation that we are going through and I seek to compare it to the periods of 40 days that God often used in the bible to draw his people closer to Him.
PRAISE
The final item of Praise is "All I Once Held Dear" it is a hymn which causes us to re-evaluate our lives, consider what is important, and realise that there is no greater thing than knowing Jesus.
BENEDICTION
The Benediction is not just a prayer, it is a blessing proclaimed to all the worshippers, today, I pray the Aaronic Blessing for you.

The Lord bless you and keep you. 
The Lord make His face to shine upon you 
and be gracious unto you. 
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you
and give you peace. 
Amen

A LITTLE EXTRA
If you would like something extra to watch, why not spend a few minutes worshipping with Keith & Kristyn Getty and their family, as they sing some well known and some new songs on St. Patrick's Day. 

You can sign up to download the words at this link
https://www.gettymusic.com/christ-our-hope?fbclid=IwAR0hHXe2gpunDBy_vtDgg68ekaWscmAPvILC9NKDVnMfcqrj_XDaJNSq4FE
7 Comments
Wilma
29/3/2020 10:34:08 am

Thank you for ministry today and the reminder to walt and rest upon God and be patient. Noah had no technology ! Great having others take part . I loved hearing ps40 sung to Ballerma.! It is encouraging to know more are following the service than attend. Wilma

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Rea Houston
29/3/2020 10:35:24 am

Thank you Richard for enabling us to worship together in these difficult times.To be not afraid but keep trusting in God.

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Sam and Betty Kennedy
29/3/2020 11:47:39 am

Wait I say upon the Lord
Thank you Richard for your encouragement this morning

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Betty Murray
29/3/2020 12:37:55 pm

Thank you Richard for a wonderful broad cast of Gods amazing grace
and a big thank you to Francis and Eric for the encouraging prayer and reading from Philippians ch.4. So thankful for you ministering to us in
this way,

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William Wilson
29/3/2020 12:40:49 pm

Thankyou for the message of hope and love

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Eleanor Wolfenden-Orr
29/3/2020 02:44:47 pm

Thank you Richard. That was a very meaningful service this morning. Thanks for all your encouragement.

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Dawson Family
29/3/2020 08:17:29 pm

Many thanks for your encouraging service Richard.

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