Orders of Service & Weekly News sheets

In normal times:

Christ Church Sunday services are held at 10.30 am each week.

Holy Communion is celebrated every first, third and fifth Sunday, with Morning Prayer every second and fourth Sunday.

BCP Evensong is held on the first and third Sundays at 6 pm

A Mid-week, short BCP Holy Communion service is held at 10.30 am on every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.

ORDERS OF SERVICE:

Click here for the normal Holy Communion service
Click here for the normal Morning Prayer service
Click here for Morning Prayer during Lent
Click here for the service of Evensong
Click here for Thursday morning BCP service of Holy Communion
Click here for the 2019 Easter Renewal of Baptismal Vows

HYMN, SONG AND NEWS SHEETS:

Weekly sheets for 2019 have been archived,
so please email the administrator christchurchadmin@btinternet.com if you would like any past copies

2020:
Click here for Sunday 9th February 2020
Click here for Sunday 16th February 2020
Click here for Sunday 23rd February 2020
Click here for Ash Wednesday service of Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes 26th February 2020
Click here for Sunday 1st March 2020
Click here for Sunday 8th March 2020
Click here for Sunday 15th March 2020

Whilst we are unable to worship in church, I have prepared service sheets for folks to use for their Sunday worship. Links will be available from Sunday 24th May
Click here for Palm Sunday 5th April 2020
Click here for Maundy Thursday 9th April 2020
Click here for Good Friday 10th April 2020
Click here for Easter Sunday 12th April 2020
Click here for the Second Sunday of Easter 19th April 2020
Click here for the Third Sunday of Easter 26th April 2020
Click here for the Fourth Sunday of Easter 3rd May 2020
Click here for the Fifth Sunday of Easter 10th May 2020
Click here for the Sixth Sunday of Easter

Whilst we are not able to meet together to worship and pray , here are some intercessions from the Church Of England’s website that I hope will be of help in your daily reflections…

Intercessions

Let us pray to God, who alone makes us dwell in safety:

For all who are affected by Corona virus, through illness or isolation or anxiety, that they may find relief and recovery:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

For those who are guiding our nation at this time, and shaping national policies, that they may make wise decisions:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

For doctors, nurses and medical researchers, that through their skill and insights many will be restored to health:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

For the vulnerable and the fearful, for the gravely ill and the dying, that they may know your comfort and peace:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

Let us pray to the Lord,
who is our refuge and stronghold.

For the health and well-being of our nation, that all who are fearful and anxious may be at peace and free from worry:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

For the isolated and housebound, that we may be alert to their needs, and care for them in their vulnerability:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

For our homes and families, our schools and young people, and all in any kind of need or distress:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

For a blessing on our local community, that our neighbourhoods may be places of trust and friendship, where all are known and cared for:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

We commend ourselves, and all for whom we pray, to the mercy and protection of God.
Merciful Father,
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.

A daily wave of prayer to lift you!

Lord, For all whose day starts with anxiety,
as they leave the security of home worrying about the risk of infection;
particularly those whose health or age classifies them as vulnerable.
Loving God, be close, keep them safe, along with all whose tasks today includes the care of frail and elderly. And for all of us, grant wisdom to make sensible choices, not just for ourselves, but for everybody. Amen

Lord, Help us to put aside preconceptions about other people, because that alters our behaviour, and simply accept that they, like us, are precious in your eyes. Amen

Help me O God to live this day quietly, hopefully; to lean on your strength, trustfully, to wait for the unfolding of your will, patiently, serenely; to greet other people peacefully, joyfully; to face every task confidently courageously; in the name of Christ our Lord Amen

Most high and glorious God, Lighten the darkness of my heart and give me sound faith,
firm hope and perfect love.
Let me, Lord, have the right feelings and knowledge, properly to carry out the task you have given me. Amen

Lord I thank you for my friends;
When I am confused they give me wisdom.
When I feel sad they help me smile.
When I feel worthless they share their love.
Lord above all this I thank you that you are my
friend for ever. Amen

Gracious God,
give skill, sympathy and resilience to all who are caring for the sick, and your wisdom to those searching for a cure.
Strengthen them with your Spirit, that through their work many will be restored to health;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O God, whose love we cannot measure, and whose blessings we cannot number, we praise and thank you for all your goodness, your strength in our weakness, your light in our darkness, your comfort in our sorrow, and above all your peace in our hearts. Amen

Holy God, your life is lived in our midst; open our eyes to see you and our minds and hearts to know you that we may live our life in you. Amen.

Creator God, in love you made the wonders of the universe, the treasures of the earth … and us in your own image. May your love give us strength to strengthen others, in faith and in hope, as we share the good news of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy in this time of uncertainty and distress.
Sustain and support the anxious and fearful,
and lift up all who are brought low; that we may rejoice in your comfort knowing that nothing can separate us from your love in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ,
you taught us to love our neighbour, and to care for those in need, as if we were caring for you.
In this time of anxiety, give us strength
to comfort the fearful, to tend the sick,
and to assure the isolated of our love, and your love, for your name’s sake. Amen.

Merciful God,
we entrust to your tender care those who are ill or in pain, knowing that whenever danger threatens
your everlasting arms are there to hold them safe.
Comfort and heal them, and restore them to health and strength; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.