Order of service 13th of April 2025, “When God weeps!”
Welcome – Keith
Call to worship Jeremiah 13: 15 – 17
Jeremiah is known as the “weeping prophet.” Here, he embodies God’s own grief over His people’s stubbornness and looming judgment. His tears are not manipulative but deeply sincere—a prophet’s broken heart reflecting the broken heart of God.
“Hear and pay attention,
do not be arrogant,
for the Lord has spoken.
Give glory to the Lord your God
before he brings the darkness,
before your feet stumble
on the darkening hills.
You hope for light,
but he will turn it to utter darkness
and change it to deep gloom.
If you do not listen,
I will weep in secret
because of your pride;
my eyes will weep bitterly,
overflowing with tears,
because the Lord’s flock will be taken captive.”
Opening prayer – Gillian
Sermon in the sack – George
Hymn – Cynthia
Hymn Lion and the Lamb Collection taken during the hymn by Stefano & Reika.
Prayers of thanks – Stefano & Reika
Notices
Prayer meeting, 17th of April 10:30, at Steve & Hazel’s.
Prayer walk, 18th of April 10:00, at the new church building.
Walk of witness, 18th of April 2025 12:00, starting at the Oxted library.
Easter sunrise worship, 20th of April 06:00 – 06:30, outside Aggies.
Sunday worship, 20th of April 11:00 – 12:00, Easter Sunday worship.
Reading Luke 19: 41 – 44
“As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side. They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you.” – Brian
Hymn I stand amazed
Thought “When God weeps!”
Blessing
and keep you;
may the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
may the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”
Grace – Alison
Prayer meeting, 17th of April 10:30, at Steve & Hazel’s.
Prayer walk, 18th of April 10:00, at the new church building.
Walk of witness, 18th of April 2025 12:00, starting at the Oxted library.
Easter sunrise worship, 20th of April 06:00 – 06:30, outside Aggies.
Sunday worship, 20th of April 11:00 – 12:00, Easter Sunday worship.