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KMC Worship Guidelines
A Prayer Journey to the Cross – Week 2
Sunday 28 February 2021
1. Introit Holy, holy, holy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgHrNNM23p8
2. Prayer of Invocation
Early in the morning, we were greeted with the gift of this new day. Now we come to turn our eyes on you, Jesus, and seek your radiant face.
We come into your presence with thanksgiving, and declare your goodness and love. May the example of your life be the pattern for our living,
and may the wind of your Spirit blow now through our lives, changing us to be more like you. Amen
3. Opening hymn
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsCLNuU6Td0
4. Prayer (by Ray Smethurst, based on the preceding hymn)
Dear Lord and Father of mankind, as we continue the Lenten journey which culminates in the remembrance of Christ’s death on the cross, we thank you that through his perfect sacrifice you have indeed forgiven our foolish ways.
As we may take upon ourselves some form of fasting during this period, may it be a sacrificial endeavour to bring our focus more specifically upon You, that we may be re-clothed in our rightful mind and in purer lives thy service find.
As we commit ourselves to quiet time and daily prayer this Lent, may it be a time of deeper reverence and praise for you, for the manifest blessings that you pour out upon us daily, many of which we take for granted or simply fail to notice. The beauty of your
creation surrounds us in this area in which we live and we frequently take no cognisance of it. Forgive us dear Lord for this transgression.
We thank you Lord that even in these difficult, and for many people, dark times, you are always with us to protect and guard and guide us; to comfort us in times of need. For those frontline workers in this COVID pandemic may you take away their strain and stress,
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and flood their daily lives with the beauty of your peace. May we all recognize your still small voice of calm amidst the turmoil all around us. In your holy name we pray. Amen.
5. Worship Songs
Father, into your courts I will enter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUSW7dBA-ZQ
Cornerstone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvLxZEU02uI&list=RDQvLxZEU02uI&index=1
God, you’re so good
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMji7TypHOI
6. Reading – Mark 1:35-39
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Early in the morning, while it was still very dark, Jesus got up and went out to a
solitary place, where he prayed.
36Simon and his companions went to look for
him,
37and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”
38Jesus replied, “Let us go on to the nearby villages, so I can preach there also. For
that is why I have come.”
39So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their
synagogues and driving out demons.
7. Anthem Speak, O Lord
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my90e3a_nlM
8. Sermon – “Early in the morning” – Rev Roger Scholtz
Here’s the link to the audio of this sermon:
https://soundcloud.com/rogerscholtz/early-in-the-morning-mp3 It’s also accessible on the sermons page of the KMC website:
https://kloofmethodist.co.za/sermons/
9. Responsive hymn Sweet hour of prayer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5sko7-bEa0
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
That calls me from a world of care,
And bids me at my Father’s throne
Make all my wants and wishes known.
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In seasons of distress and grief,
My soul has often found relief,
And oft escaped the tempter’s snare,
By thy return, sweet hour of prayer!
And oft escaped the tempter’s snare,
By thy return, sweet hour of prayer!
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
Thy wings shall my petition bear
To Him whose truth and faithfulness
Engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since He bids me seek His face,
Believe His Word and trust His grace,
I’ll cast on Him my every care,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
I’ll cast on Him my every care,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
9. Silence and Prayers of Intercession
You are encouraged to spend a few minutes in silence; and then you are invited to offer prayers for all those whose names appear in the notices below, as well as for our country and our world. Conclude your time of prayer with the Lord’s Prayer.
10. Offering
Thank you so much for your faithful giving which enables the work of God through this church to continue, even in these difficult times.
To give to the church via EFT: To give via Zapper, scan this QR code: Bank: FNB
Branch code: 221526
Acc name: MCSA Kloof Society Cheque Acc #: 50730355001
Reference: Your name or PG number
11. Closing Song
Teach me to dance to the beat of your heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDyFgNX4es8
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REOPENING OF SERVICES AT KMC – 14 MARCH 2021
The KMC Exec is pleased to announce the re-opening of the 7:30, 9 and 11:30 a.m. services at KMC from Sunday 14 March 2021.
Each of these services is limited to a maximum of 50 people, so it is essential to book
your place via the church office ([email protected] / 031-7641041). Small groups and organisational meetings can also resume from Monday 8 March 2021. The wearing of masks, hand sanitising and observing social distancing for all on-site services or meetings is mandatory.
NEW KMC WEBSITE
Please check out the new KMC website here:
http://kloofmethodist.co.za
Some of what you will find there:
• Information about KMC and our ministries, especially useful for newcomers.
• Convenient links to the latest sermons and worship guidelines, as well as access to all sermons from KMC since March 2020.
• The latest edition of Cornerstone, our church’s newsletter.
• An online prayer request form.
• An online new members’ form.
• Online sign-up forms for small groups or volunteer service.
• Lots of beautiful photographs of our church and community, including some pretty cool aerial pics.
Please note that the website will continue to be modified and updated as we go along. Any comments or feedback will be greatly welcomed. Please do share it with others.
ZOOM PRAYER MEETING – EVERY THURSDAY IN LENT AT 7PM
There is a 30 minute community prayer gathering on Zoom taking place every Thursday in Lent from 7:00 – 7:30pm. We gather online to pray for healing and strength for those known to us by name, for our church and wider community as a whole, for our nation, for our world, and for any other needs or concerns on people’s hearts. Please prioritise this
time of corporate gathering as we come together before God in prayer each week.
The login details for these Zoom Prayer Gatherings each week, are as follows:
Meeting ID: 815 5748 5225 Passcode: Lent
Or you can click on this link:
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SMALL GROUP NOTES FOR WEEK 2 OF LENT
The small group notes for this second week of Lent will be available tomorrow morning. Leaders of small groups in particular, as well as anyone else who may wish to receive this material, is asked to contact either Kari in the office ( [email protected] / 031-7641041) or to email Roger on [email protected], and copies of the notes will be emailed (or sent via WhatsApp) to you.
BIRTHDAYS
28 February Landi Kubheka; Les Govender
[29 February] Dennis Fraser
02 March Charles Whiteing
03 March Margie Andrews; Gerald Blake; Sifiso Mokoena
04 March Annie Collins
05 March Joyce Ridgway
06 March Raymon Rocher
PASTORAL PRAYER NEEDS
• Stuart Bartlett, Penny’s son, who lives in Australia, lost his wife to cancer about 18
months ago and is really struggling to work and raise his 2 young children
• Brian Coventry Has had 18 lymph nodes removed from under his arm – 9 of which
were cancerous. He begins an extensive period of radiation therapy soon.
• Denise Fitt Has been unwell for 3 months. She has been diagnosed with Sjögren's syndrome but currently also has multiple health issues
• Lyn Francis Was in hospital with severe abdominal pain. She is struggling with multiple
health issues and needs ongoing dialysis.
• Paul Freemantle A malignant tumour has been found on his lung that is likely to be a
metastasized melanoma. He is prayerfully considering his next steps.
• Peter Frow Is back home from hospital where he was being treated for a persistent and
virulent knee infection. He is much improved but is still on crutches and medication.
• Tracy Laubscher Is having knee-replacement surgery on Monday at Hilton Life hospital
• John Lizamore Has throat cancer and is fighting for his life
• Sybil Seaton Has a long-standing shoulder abscess that requires multiple courses of
antibiotics and has to be regularly drained. She has had an operation for it before and may need another one.
• Clare Trevarthen Her ALS is rapidly progressing. She receives all her sustenance from
a feeding tube and is unable to speak. Clare feels that the end is near for her and has asked for prayer. Please pray for her husband Grant who is emotionally broken and is also her fulltime caregiver. Their children also need much prayer support
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CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Jean & Mike Ellis on the birth of another grandchild this week, Hannah Joy, daughter of Tim and Sue. We thank God for Hannah’s safe arrival and pray His richest blessing upon her and all her family.
MATRIC RESULTS
Congratulations to our four matriculants of 2020, Rebecca Chabant, Jemma du Plessis,
Wenéy Foulkes and Faith Rangana, who, in an extremely challenging year, by the grace
of God and through hard work and determination, each achieved excellent results. Well done girls! We are so happy for you and very proud of you! And well done to your parents for all their support and encouragement, and for getting you through 12 years of schooling! All the very best as you start this new chapter.
WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – FRIDAY 5 MARCH 2021
The Women’s World Day of Prayer will be held at Open Skies church at 10 a.m. on Friday 5 March. As numbers are limited please call Gaye Ballard if you would like to attend: 082 830 0781. Masks are obligatory.
The WA of the Natal Coastal Synod are inviting all who are interested to participate online to do so via one of these links from 9am on Friday 5 March:
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdT4F54zXbZqHMYj88ID1GA
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/queensburghMC/videos/
