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WEEKLY PEW SHEET
St Michael’s Church
Dowhills Road, L23 8SP
Service Leaders
Leader: Kate Greaves
Preacher: Kate Greaves
Reading Marika Style
Prayers Bev Boden
Organ: Chris
Collect
Almighty God,
you search us and know us:
may we rely on you in strength
and rest on you in weakness,
now and in all our days;,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Romans 12:9-21
Reading Romans 12:9-21
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
This is the word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Hear the gospel of our Lord according to Matthew
Glory to you O Lord
Reading Matthew 5:43-48
You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
This is the gospel of our Lord
Praise to you O Christ
Notices
Last chance to sign up and pay for the last Night of the Proms.12th September at 7.30pm.
9th September Crosby Arts have a guest speaker Laurie Wickwire on Art Deco Jewellery all welcome to join.
Heavenly food is held on Wednesday 16th September, food and good company and music, all for 8.00, sign up sheet at the back of church or contact the office