Give thanks with a grateful heart (StF 78)

Give thanks with a grateful heart (StF 78)

Give thanks with a grateful heart (StF 78)

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Sunday 3 June, 20189th Sunday in Ordinary Time What hymns have you chosen for today, and why? Do you have a comment about the suggestions here? Just click on “see details/comment” below and respond using the box at the bottom of the new page Readings are laid out as for the continuous form of the lectionary. Alternative related readings (OT and psalm only) are below. Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading General God is here! As we his people (StF 25) Immortal, invisible, God only wise (StF 55) Jesus calls us here to meet him (StF 28) (communion hymn) *Jesus, we are here (Jesu, tawa pano) (StF 27) O Jesus, I have promised (StF 563) 1 Samuel 3: 1-10, (11-20) Be thou my vision (StF 545) Have you heard God's voice (StF 662) I the Lord of sea and sky (StF 663) Master, speak! (StF 666) O watcher in the wilderness (StF 667) Speak in the stillness, God we pray (StF 511) *Teach me, my God and King, in all things thee to see (StF 668) Psalm 139: 1-6, 13-18 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Lord of Creation, to you be all praise! (StF 449) Lord, you have my heart (StF 559) O love that wilt not let me go (StF 636) O God, you search me and you know me (StF 728) 2 Corinthians 4: 5-12 Christ, whose glory fills the skies (StF 134) Longing for light, we wait in darkness (StF 706) Lord, the light of your love is shining (StF 59) Now thank we all our God (StF 81) *Teach me, my God and King, in all things thee to see (StF 668) Mark 2: 23-3:6 Come, let is with our Lord arise (StF 148) I danced in the morning when the world was begun (StF 247) I'll praise my maker while I've breath (StF 79) My soul rejoices in God, my Saviour (StF 60) Now thank we all our God (StF 81) *O sing to the Lord (StF 42) Sweet is the work, my God, my King (StF 90) *This is the day of rest, to use as God intended (StF 150) This is the day (StF 152) Also see: This is the Day, our article which explores the importance of the hymns in Singing the Faith headed The Lord's Day (148-152) Alternative related readings Deuteronomy 5: 12-15 Be still and know that I am God (StF 18) Come, now is the time to worship (StF 24) First of the week and finest day (StF 149) Guide me, O thou great Jehovah (StF 465) *Jesus, we are here (Jesu, tawa pano) (StF 27) *O sing to the Lord (StF 42) The steadfast love of the Lord (StF 66) *This is the day of rest, to use as God intended (StF 150) This is the day the Lord has made (StF 151) Psalm 81: 1-10 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Angel voices ever singing (StF 39) Come, let us join our cheerful songs (StF 743) Hark my soul! It is the Lord (StF 426) I sing the almighty power of God (StF 107) My Jesus, my Saviour (StF 363) When, in our music, God is glorified (StF 731)

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Sunday 10 June, 201810^th Sunday in Ordinary Time What hymns have you chosen for today, and why? Do you have a comment about the suggestions here? Just click on “see details/comment” below and respond using the box at the bottom of the new page Readings are laid out as for the continuous form of the lectionary. Alternative related readings (OT and psalm only) are below. Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading 1 Samuel 8: 4-11 (12-15), 16-20 (11: 14-15) Christ our king before creation (StF 318) *Father we have sinned in word and deed and thought (StF 422) King of kings, majesty (StF 331) There is a higher throne than all this world has known (StF 337) Psalm 138 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme All hail the power of Jesu's name (StF 342) Even though I walk through the valley (StF 626) Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father (StF 51) King of Glory, King of Peace (StF 56) Praise is rising, eyes are turning to you (StF 64) Sing of the Lord's goodness (StF 65) When all your mercies, O my God (StF 97) With all my heart I thank you, Lord (StF 602) 2 Corinthians 4:13 – 5:1 Amazing grace – how sweet the sound (StF 440) Dear Lord and Father of mankind (StF 495) How blest are they who trust in Christ (StF 735) I know that my redeemer lives (StF 303) May the mind of Christ my Saviour (StF 504) Speak, O Lord, as we come to you (StF 161) Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord (StF 89) We trust the mighty love of God (StF 742) See also section: Our Journey with God (StF 455 – 488) Mark 3:20-35 All praise to our redeeming Lord (StF 608) Neither death, nor life (StF 474) Praise to the holiest (StF 334) Take this moment, sign, and space (StF 513) The kingdom of God is justice and joy (StF 255) There are no strangers to God's love (StF 716) Unless the Lord builds this house we labour in vain (StF 515) We will walk with God (StF 484) Alternative related readings Genesis 3: 8-15 Almighty God, we come to make confession (StF 419) Because you came and sat (StF 420) *Father we have sinned in word and deed and thought (StF 422) God! When human bonds are broken (StF 649) Jesus - the name high over all (StF 357) Praise to the holiest in the height (StF 334) Sacred the body God has created (StF 618) When the bonds of love are breaking (StF 656) Psalm 130 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Only by grace can we enter (StF 565) Out of the depths I cry to thee (StF 433) Praise the Lord! You heavens, adore him (StF 86) There's a wideness in God’s mercy (StF 416) When we are living, we are in the Lord (StF 485) You give rest to the weary (StF 657)

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Sunday 17 June, 201811^th Sunday in Ordinary Time What hymns have you chosen for today, and why? Do you have a comment about the suggestions here? Just click on “see details/comment” below and respond using the box at the bottom of the new page Readings are laid out as for the continuous form of the lectionary. Alternative related readings (OT and psalm only) are below. Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading 1 Samuel 15: 34 – 16: 13 God it was who said to Abraham (StF 464) God moves in a mysterious way (StF 104) Hail to the Lord's anointed (StF 228) Here am I, Lord, I’ve come to do your will (StF 552) I lift my eyes up to the mountains (StF 631) Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee (StF 566) Would I have answered when you called (StF 674) Psalm 20 Hymns echoing the psalmist's theme All my hope on God is founded (StF 455) Be still and know that I am God (StF 18) I am not skilled to understand (StF 349) Majesty, worship his majesty (StF 333) The right hand of God is writing in our land (StF 715) Thou hidden source of calm repose (StF 366) 2 Corinthians 5: 6-10 (11-13) 14-17 All my days I will sing this song of gladness (StF 343) And can it be that I should gain? (StF 345) Come thou fount of every blessing (StF 494) Great God, your love has called us here (StF 499) I am a new creation (StF 553) Let earth and heaven agree (StF 358) Love divine, all loves excelling (StF 503) Only by grace van we enter (StF 565) Mark 4: 26-34 Come, you thankful people, come (StF 123) For the fruits of all creation (StF 124) How small a spark has lit a living fire! (StF 408) Speak, O Lord, as we come to you (StF 161) Today I awake and God is before me (StF 139) The kingdom of God is justice and joy (StF 255) Alternative related readings Ezekiel 17: 22-24 Come, Lord Jesus, Come (StF 168) Praise to the God who clears the way (StF 183) You shall go out with joy (StF 487) Psalm 92: 1-4, 12-15 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Faithful One, so unchanging (StF 628) Praise the Lord, his glories show (StF 84) Sing for God's glory that colours the dawn of creation (StF 116) Sweet is the work, my God, my King (StF 90)

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Sunday 24 June, 201812^th Sunday in Ordinary Time What hymns have you chosen for today, and why? Do you have a comment about the suggestions here? Just click on “see details/comment” below and respond using the box at the bottom of the new page Readings are laid out as for the continuous form of the lectionary. Alternative related readings (OT and psalm only) are below. Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading 1 Samuel 17: (1a, 4-11, 19-23) 32-49 Even as the world began (StF 71) *Give thanks with a grateful heart (StF 78) Lord the light of you love is shining (StF 59) May the God of hope go with us every day (StF 411) My soul rejoices in God, my Saviour (StF 60) Our God is a great big God (StF 61) Praise is rising, eyes are turning to you (StF 64) Sing of the Lord's goodness, Father of all wisdom (StF 65) Spirit of the living God (StF 395) *Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord (StF 89) Who would true valour see (StF 486) Psalm 9: 9-20 Now thank we all our God (StF 81) Oh freedom, Oh freedom. Oh freedom (StF 697) Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise (StF 50) Sing praise to God who reigns above (StF 117) You give rest to the weary (StF 657) or 1 Samuel 17: 57 – 18: 5, 10-16 A charge to keep I have (StF 658) Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart (StF 545) *Let love be real, in giving and receiving (StF 615) Lord, you call us to your service (StF 664) *Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord (StF 89) Thanks for friends who keep on loving (StF 619) Psalm 133 Hymns echoing the psalmist's theme Because the Saviour prayed that we be one (StF 675) Jesus, Lord, we look to thee (StF 686) Let us build a house where love can dwell (StF 409) See also section: Life and Unity in the Church (StF 675 – 692) 2 Corinthians 6: 1-13 Come let us sing of a wonderful love (StF 443) Come, now is the time to worship (StF 24) Come, sinners, to the gospel feast (StF 401) *Give thanks with a grateful heart (StF 78) I’ve had questions without answers (StF 632) Just as I am, without one plea (StF 556) *Let love be real, in giving and receiving (StF 615) Longing for light, we wait in darkness (StF 706) Make me a channel of your peace (StF 707) Soldiers of Christ, arise (StF 637) Though the fruit tree doesn’t blossom (StF 93) Mark 4: 35-41 Be still and know that I am God (anon.) (StF 18) Eternal Father, strong to save (StF 517) Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death (StF 626) Have faith in God, my heart (StF 466) Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult (StF 250) Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us (StF 238) O Jesus I have promised (StF 563) Praise to the Lord, the almighty, the King of creation! (StF 88) Rock of Ages, cleft for me (StF 434) When we were in the darkest night (StF 241) Will your anchor hold in the storms of life (StF 645) Alternative related readings Job 38: 1-11 Even as the world began (StF 71) From the highest of heights (StF 48) In the beginning God played with the planets (StF 108) Lord of creation, to you be all praise! (StF 449) Praise ye the Lord! 'Tis good to raise (StF 115) Psalm 107: 1-3, 23-32 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Always remember, never forget (StF 70) Calm me Lord as you calmed the storm (StF 624) Come all you people (Uyau mose) (StF 22) Eternal Father, strong to save (StF 517) Give thanks with a grateful heart (StF 78)