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Sunday 25 - Year B

PSALM 1
Happy is the person who does not follow the advice of the wicked
nor take the way of sinners,
nor sit amongst the scornful.
His or her delight is in the teaching of the LORD,
meditating on it day and night
Such a person is like a single tree,
planted in the midst of a vast irrigation system;
    it bears fruit in its right time,
    and its leaves never wither.
And their every endeavour is successful.
This is not how it is for the wicked;
    rather, they are like chaff which the wind scatters.
And so, the wicked shall not stand in the judgement (place),
    nor the sinners in the assembly of the godly;
for the LORD watches over the way of the godly person,
    but the way of the wicked shall pass away.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (From Psalm 1)
Merciful God,
creator of all that is, seen and unseen,
our delight is in your word
and we have a deep sense of your presence
when we allow it to fill our lives night and day.
For the times when we listen to the advice
of those who rebel against you,
LORD have mercy.
For those times when we can be found with those who scorn,
LORD have mercy.
We experience your blessings
like a tree that is planted beside a never-failing stream
For those times when we do not bear the fruits of your abundance,
LORD, grant us peace

Merciful God,
renew us by your nurture and blessing,
so that we may prosper in your ways.
Watch over us,
so that the ways of the wicked pass from us. Amen.

Psalm 1
The person who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,
or stand in the way of sinners
or sit in the seat of the scoffers
is blessed;
such a person experiences delight in the teaching of the LORD,
musing on it, day and night.
He or she is like a single tree, planted in the midst of a vast irrigation system;
it bears fruit in its right time,
and its leaves never wither.
And his or her every endeavour is successful.
This is not how it is for the wicked;
rather, they are like chaff which the wind scatters.
And so, the wicked shall not stand in the judgement (place),
nor the sinners in the assembly of the godly;
for the LORD cares about the way of the godly person,
but the way of the wicked shall pass away.

REFLECTING ON PSALM 1
Meditating day and night on your instruction, O Lord
I find delight and a sense of completeness,
of satisfaction, after a meal with friends.
There is no joy in the shallow and momentary pleasures
of those who sneer at the misfortune of others,
or scoff and babble in idle chatter,
and disregard the lovingkindness of your ways, O LORD.
To sit under your word, O LORD,
is like being lifted out of the parched soil of my old life,
and replanted in rich soil beside everflowing streams of plentiful, cool water.
It seems that I continue to bear the abundant fruit of your presence
in my life,
and there is fresh growth within me
-- like a tree which is always sprouting new leaves --
which rouses delight, even amazement, in others.
There were times when it was not so;
I felt disconnected, chaff-like, blown about by fickle winds.
But the persistent blowing of your Spirit, gracious LORD,
has brought me to new life
under your watching and caring,
within the great congregation of your faithful people.

For use in worship, with acknowledgement. © Jeff Shrowder 2000.

A CREATIVE MOMENT - Mark 9:30-37
Once again, a bowl of water and a towel could provide a point of focus in the worship space, symbolising the servanthood of authentic discipleship.
If your congregation does not already do it as a matter of course, have children actively involved in worship today e.g. greeting, lighting the candles, taking up the offering, reading the Bible, leading a prayer or the dedication of the offering - just to suggest a few.

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Looking for contemporary music and song resources? Try David MacGregor's Together to Celebrate
Or metrical psalms? Try Dale A. Schoening's Sing the Psalms

HYMN SEARCH FOR SUNDAY 25 - YEAR B

Bring many names, beautiful and good

TIS 182

Christ is the heavenly food that gives

TIS 522

AHB 445

Christ is the world's true light

TIS 238

AHB 179

God is my strong salvation

TIS 15

AHB 493

Immortal, invisible, God only wise

TIS 143

AHB 80

Join all the glorious names of wisdom,love

TIS 205

AHB 135

Let all the world in every corner sing

TIS 105

AHB 13

O Jesus Christ, may grateful hymns be rising

TIS 620

AHB 553

O Master, let me walk with thee

TIS 601

AHB 522

Sing praise and thanksgiving,

TIS 107

AHB 25

We limit not the truth of God...

TIS 453

AHB 335

What does the Lord require

TIS 618

AHB 568

Proverbs 31:10-31

For the beauty of the earth

TIS 137

AHB 77

For the fruits of his creation

TIS 168

SA 37

How deep the riches of our God

TIS 167

AHB 116

Our God, we know your providence

TIS 169

AHB 118

Psalm 1

Blessed are they whose way is blameless

TIS 75

Happy are they who walk in God's wise ways

TIS 1

SA 34

James 3:13-4:3,7-8a

All my hope in God is founded

TIS 560

AHB 465

Blest are the pure in heart

TIS 448

AHB 376

Fold to your heart your sister and your brother

TIS 587

AHB 503

God of grace and God of glory

TIS 611

AHB 543

God! As with silent hearts we bring to mind

TIS 680

Jesus, lover of my soul

TIS 211

AHB 139

Kneels at the feet of his friends

TIS 640

AHB 561

Lord of creation to you be all praise

TIS 626

AHB 557

Lord of earth and all creation

TIS 672

Praise to the holiest in the height

TIS 141

AHB 79

Put all your trust in God

TIS 555

AHB 464

Where there is charity and love

TIS 434

AHB 591

Your words to me are life and health

TIS 430

AHB 337

Mark 9:30-37

A man there lived in Galilee

TIS 235

AHB 176

And now, O Father, mindful of the love

TIS 519

AHB 440

Brother, sister, let me serve you

TIS 650

SA 14

Morning glory, starlit sky

TIS 174

My song is love unknown

TIS 341

AHB 257

O Master, let me walk with thee

TIS 601

AHB 522

Take my life, and let it be

TIS 599

AHB 520

We sing the praise of him who died

TIS 347

AHB 262

You servants of God

TIS 215

AHB 144

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Back to Main Page Sunday 25 - Year B PSALM 1 Happy is the person who does not follow the advice of the wicked *nor take the way of sinners,* *nor sit amongst the scornful.* His or her delight is in the teaching of the LORD, *meditating on it day and night* Such a person is like a single tree, planted in the midst of a vast irrigation system; *it bears fruit in its right time,* *and its leaves never wither.* And their every endeavour is successful. This is not how it is for the wicked; *rather, they are like chaff which the wind scatters.* And so, the wicked shall not stand in the judgement (place), *nor the sinners in the assembly of the godly;* for the LORD watches over the way of the godly person, *but the way of the wicked shall pass away.* PRAYER OF CONFESSION (From Psalm 1) Merciful God, creator of all that is, seen and unseen, our delight is in your word and we have a deep sense of your presence when we allow it to fill our lives night and day. For the times when we listen to the advice of those who rebel against you, *LORD have mercy.* For those times when we can be found with those who scorn, *LORD have mercy. We experience your blessings like a tree that is planted beside a never-failing stream For those times when we do not bear the fruits of your abundance, LORD, grant us peace* *Merciful God,* *renew us by your nurture and blessing,* *so that we may prosper in your ways.* *Watch over us,* *so that the ways of the wicked pass from us. Amen.* Psalm 1 The person who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of the scoffers is blessed; such a person experiences delight in the teaching of the LORD, musing on it, day and night. He or she is like a single tree, planted in the midst of a vast irrigation system; it bears fruit in its right time, and its leaves never wither. And his or her every endeavour is successful. This is not how it is for the wicked; rather, they are like chaff which the wind scatters. And so, the wicked shall not stand in the judgement (place), nor the sinners in the assembly of the godly; for the LORD cares about the way of the godly person, but the way of the wicked shall pass away. REFLECTING ON PSALM 1 Meditating day and night on your instruction, O Lord I find delight and a sense of completeness, of satisfaction, after a meal with friends. There is no joy in the shallow and momentary pleasures of those who sneer at the misfortune of others, or scoff and babble in idle chatter, and disregard the lovingkindness of your ways, O LORD. To sit under your word, O LORD, is like being lifted out of the parched soil of my old life, and replanted in rich soil beside everflowing streams of plentiful, cool water. It seems that I continue to bear the abundant fruit of your presence in my life, and there is fresh growth within me -- like a tree which is always sprouting new leaves -- which rouses delight, even amazement, in others. There were times when it was not so; I felt disconnected, chaff-like, blown about by fickle winds. But the persistent blowing of your Spirit, gracious LORD, has brought me to new life under your watching and caring, within the great congregation of your faithful people. For use in worship, with acknowledgement. © Jeff Shrowder 2000.
A CREATIVE MOMENT - Mark 9:30-37 Once again, a bowl of water and a towel could provide a point of focus in the worship space, symbolising the servanthood of authentic discipleship. If your congregation does not already do it as a matter of course, have children actively involved in worship today e.g. greeting, lighting the candles, taking up the offering, reading the Bible, leading a prayer or the dedication of the offering - just to suggest a few.
Back to Main Page Looking for contemporary music and song resources? Try David MacGregor's Together to Celebrate Or metrical psalms? Try Dale A. Schoening's Sing the Psalms
	HYMN SEARCH FOR SUNDAY 25 - YEAR B
	Bring many names, beautiful and good	TIS 182
	Christ is the heavenly food that gives	TIS 522	AHB 445
	Christ is the world's true light	TIS 238	AHB 179
	God is my strong salvation	TIS 15	AHB 493
	Immortal, invisible, God only wise	TIS 143	AHB 80
	Join all the glorious names of wisdom,love	TIS 205	AHB 135
	Let all the world in every corner sing	TIS 105	AHB 13
	O Jesus Christ, may grateful hymns be rising	TIS 620	AHB 553
	O Master, let me walk with thee	TIS 601	AHB 522
	Sing praise and thanksgiving,	TIS 107	AHB 25
	We limit not the truth of God...	TIS 453	AHB 335
	What does the Lord require	TIS 618	AHB 568

	Proverbs 31:10-31
	For the beauty of the earth	TIS 137	AHB 77
	For the fruits of his creation	TIS 168	SA 37
	How deep the riches of our God	TIS 167	AHB 116
	Our God, we know your providence	TIS 169	AHB 118

	Psalm 1
	Blessed are they whose way is blameless	TIS 75
	Happy are they who walk in God's wise ways	TIS 1	SA 34

	James 3:13-4:3,7-8a
	All my hope in God is founded	TIS 560	AHB 465
	Blest are the pure in heart	TIS 448	AHB 376
	Fold to your heart your sister and your brother	TIS 587	AHB 503
	God of grace and God of glory	TIS 611	AHB 543
	God! As with silent hearts we bring to mind	TIS 680
	Jesus, lover of my soul	TIS 211	AHB 139
	Kneels at the feet of his friends	TIS 640	AHB 561
	Lord of creation to you be all praise	TIS 626	AHB 557
	Lord of earth and all creation	TIS 672
	Praise to the holiest in the height	TIS 141	AHB 79
	Put all your trust in God	TIS 555	AHB 464
	Where there is charity and love	TIS 434	AHB 591
	Your words to me are life and health	TIS 430	AHB 337

	Mark 9:30-37
	A man there lived in Galilee	TIS 235	AHB 176
	And now, O Father, mindful of the love	TIS 519	AHB 440
	Brother, sister, let me serve you	TIS 650	SA 14
	Morning glory, starlit sky	TIS 174
	My song is love unknown	TIS 341	AHB 257
	O Master, let me walk with thee	TIS 601	AHB 522
	Take my life, and let it be	TIS 599	AHB 520
	We sing the praise of him who died	TIS 347	AHB 262
	You servants of God	TIS 215	AHB 144

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