Theme:                  The Acorn is planted Candle:                   Christ the light of the world; a gift to us Call to Worship      Every child should be enabled to achieve their potential      1 st Hymn                MP 162 From Heaven You came (Servant King}  Prayers of Praise and Adoration      The Lord’s Prayer               Old Testament Reading   Isaiah 9:1-7 The righteous reign of the coming King Dedication of the Offerings         Notices                       

Welcome and Peace Candle Prayer:   1 st  Hymn:  Come now is the time to worship Poem: A Time to Worship 2 nd  Hymn I want to walk with Jesus  Christ Bible reading: Romans 5:1-11  Right with God 3 rd  Hymn: Jesus is Lord! Talk: The Gift of Peace and Hope Through Faith 4 th  Hymn: Love Divine all loves excelling Poem: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling 5 th  Hymn: At the name of Jesus Poem:  At the Name of Jesus 6 th  Hymn:  Broken for me, Broken for you Communion: URC Clacton vi

Welcome and Peace Candle Prayer: Poem:  A Joyful Wake-Up Call 1 st  Hymn: Wake up 1 st  Bible reading:  Genesis 1: 1-5 2nd d  Hymn:  Morning has broken Talk: In the Beginning: Embracing Creation’s Light 3rd Hymn: I the Lord of sea and Sky 2nd Bible reading: Psalm 29: 1-11 Talk: A Reflection of Psalm 29 4 th  Hymn: Heart of worship 3 rd   Bible reading: Acts 19:1-7 Talk: The Transformative Power of the Holy Spirit Prayers of Intercession followed by the Lords Prayer Notices:

Welcome and Peace Candle Prayer: 1 st Hymn: 10,000 Reasons Poem:  In Christ Alone: A Joyful Limerick 2 nd Hymn: In Christ Alone 1 st Bible reading:  Exodus 23:20-21 3 rd Hymn:  One more step Poem:  Autumn Days Song 4 th  Hymn: Autumn days Poem:   A Sunday Song of Majesty 5 th Hymn: Majesty Poem : A Spark of Connection 6 th Hymn : it only takes a spark to get a fire going (pass it on) Poem:  The Colours of Day 7 th Hymn: Colours of day 2nd Bible reading: Psalm 25:3-5 8

Opening liturgy Emmanuel, God is with us! The Lord is King! Let earth rejoice! The God-given gift of Jesus, the gift of love, joy, peace and hope in a fragile babe, laid with care in a manger of hay, Nurtured and protected by Mary and Joseph. Emmanuel, God is with us! The Lord is King! Let earth rejoice! We do not walk the world alone, we tread in the footsteps of others. Others do not walk the world alone, they tread in our footsteps. Together and not alone we are God’s peop

Theme:                   Prophecies fulfilled Candle:                   Christ the light of the world now with us Call to Worship     Jesus brought hope into the world                              1 st Hymn              Joy to the world Prayers of Praise and Adoration     The Lord’s Prayer Old Testament Reading      Isaiah 63.7-9 God’s mercy Dedication of the Offerings         Notices                                                         Prayers of Confession              

Opening liturgy Gift-giving God, may Advent be for us a time of giving and receiving Holy God, as Advent draws to a close, your gospel shines all the more brightly with messages of hope and promise, of love and care, of gifts already given and gifts for the present and for the future. Gift-giving God, may Advent be for us a time of giving and receiving Holy God, remind us afresh of the Angel’s appearances, of the sparkle and shine that their words and their messages add to ou

Welcome and Peace Candle Prayer: Advent Candle 1 st Hymn: Dreaming of a holy night Poem:  A Carol from Royal David City 2 nd Hymn: Once in Royal David's City 1 st Bible reading:  Luke 2:1-20 The Birth of Jesus 3 rd Hymn:  In the Bleak Midwinter Poem:  Silent Night Limerick 4 th  Hymn: Silent night Poem:   A Calypso Carol Night 5 th Hymn: Calypso Carol Poem : Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 6 th Hymn : Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Poem:   Do You Hear What I Hear? 7 th Hym

Opening liturgy Gift-giving God, may Advent be for us a time of giving and receiving Heavenly God, you speak to us through messengers, words and deeds, the rhythm, the beat of your gift never ceases, never stops or falters or fails. Your gift is for life, not limited by time or space. Gift-giving God, may Advent be for us a time of giving and receiving Heavenly God, you challenge us to be the heartbeat of love to our community. You challenge and call us to be a constant power

Peace Candle followed by Light the first Advent Candle Opening address – setting scene 1 st  Carol Once in Royal David’s City Poem Love Came Down at Christmas Prayer then Lord’s Prayer Light 2 nd   Advent Candle 2 nd  Carol On Christmas Night all Christians Sing 1 st  Lesson Genesis 3:8-15, 17 Human Disobedience 2 nd  Lesson Genesis 22:15-18 God Commands Abraham to Offer his son Issac Light 3 rd  Advent Candle 3 rd  Carol O Little Town of Bethlehem 3 rd  Lesson Isaiah 9: 2, 6

Opening liturgy Gift-giving God, may Advent be for us a time of giving and receiving Holy God, the greatest gift giver of all times, you are not the ‘stocking filler’ or little extra, you are the greatest and best gift that can be given. Gift-giving God, may Advent be for us a time of giving and receiving Holy God, you call us to be the gift of God to neighbours and strangers. You call us to be life giving to all those we encounter. You call us to be a blessing to the Church

Notices Call to Worship  1st  Hymn: Dreaming of a holy night   Lighting of Advent candles (2) Lighting of Peace candle Prayer    Short Introduction to Theme change Offertory Dedication: 1 st  Bible Reading   Isaiah 11: 1-10 2nd Hymn :  The first Nowell 2 nd  Bible Reading  Matthew 3: 1-12 Poem 3 rd  Hymn: Hark the glad sound the saviour comes Sermon or Talk:  are WE ready 4 th  Hymn:  In the bleak mid winter Prayers of Intercession and Lord’s prayer.   5th Hymn:  See him lyin

30 November 2025 Opening liturgy Gift-giving God, may Advent be for us a time of giving and receiving Lord God of this Advent season, of every season, every day, minute and second, give us, we pray, the gift of peace in this season of Advent. Bring peace to the world, but also bring peace within each of us. Gift-giving God, may Advent be for us a time of giving and receiving Lord God, we give ourselves afresh to you as we step into Advent. Let us iron the crumples and the cre

Theme:                   Emmanuel is coming in Advent Candle:                   Jesus the Light of the World whose coming we celebrate Call to Worship      The Son comes down from Heaven to be like us 1 st Hymn                As with gladness men of old Prayers of Praise and Adoration    The Lord’s Praye r               Old Testament Reading     Isaiah 2:1-5 The mountain of the Lord Dedication of the Offerings         Notices Moderator’s Advent Message                      

Welcome and Peace Candle Prayer: 1 st Hymn: Light of the world Poem:   A Joyful Heart in Galatians Bible reading: Galatians 4:1-20 2 nd Hymn:  Heart of Worship Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FPDJLMs5qk Start 30:50 finish 44:04 05-10-2025 Groby United Reformed Church    Poem:  Abba Father, Let Me Be 3 rd   Hymn: Abba Father, Let me be Prayers of Intercession followed by the Lords Prayer : 4 th Hymn:   For this I have Jesus Notices: 5 th Hymn: Bind us together Grace

Welcome and Peace Candle Prayer: 1 st Hymn: Faithful One Poem:   A Heartful Song of Triumph 1 st Bible reading:   1 Samuel 2:1-10 2 nd Hymn: Fill your heart with gladness Talk: A Heart of Praise - Reflections on 1 Samuel 2:1-10 3 rd Hymn:  I the lord of sea and sky 2 nd Bible reading:   Hebrews 10: 1-18 Poem:  A Lament for the Shadows 4 th  Hymn God forgave my sin in Jesus’ name Talk: The Fulfilment of the Law: A Reflection on Hebrews 10:1-18 Poem:  In Sacred Space As w

Welcome and Peace Candle Prayer: 1 st Hymn: 10,000 Reasons Poem:   In Praise of His Goodness 1 st Bible reading: Psalm 127 In Praise of God's Goodness 2 nd Hymn Shout to the North   Talk:   In Praise of God’s Goodness: Reflections on Psalm 127 3 rd Hymn: Praise to the Lord almighty Poem:  A Limerick of Praise 2 nd Bible reading: Psalm 146 In Praise of God the Savior Poem: A Joyful Psalm of Praise 4 th   Hymn: Holy, holy, holy Lord God almighty! Talk: Trusting in the Ever

Welcome and Peace Candle Prayer: 1 st Hymn: Come now is the time to worship Poem:  A Lament of the Foolish Heart Bible reading: Galatians 3: 1-14   Law or Faith 2 nd Hymn:  Spirit of the living God Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkJwI7T7DGc Start 13.00  finish 32.36 14 September 2025 Groby United Reformed Church    Poem: The Spirit’s Dance 3 rd   Hymn: The spirit lives to set us free Prayers of Intercession followed by the Lords Prayer 4 th Hymn:   Praise to the lor

Theme:                   Be humble before your Lord Candle:                   Jesus the Light of the World Call to Worship      2 Timothy 4:6-8 My time of departure has come 1 st Hymn    As we are gathered, Jesus is here Prayers of Praise and Adoration     The Lord’s Prayer               Old Testament Reading     Joel 2:23-32 God’s Spirit poured out Dedication of the Offerings         Notices                                                         Prayers of Confession      

Welcome and peace candle:       1 st Hymn:                          Here I am to worship   Prayer:   Introduction:   Notices:              Offering: Prayer   Bible Reading:   Ephesians 6:10-18 The Whole Armor of God     2 nd Hymn:                         Go Forth and tell               Sermon:             I   3 rd Hymn:                         Broken for me, Broken for you   Communion:   Intercession:                      Lord’s prayer:        4 th  Hymn: