CHS Worship Resources: 2021

Sunday, January 02, 2022

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

If you are on your own, please be assured we are together in the Spirit and if you have needs, or just want to share concerns, please don't be afraid to reach out and share these with the CHS community. Contact details can be found on our church website at: http://www.thechs.org/

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, December 26, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, December 19, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, December 12, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, December 5, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, November 28, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, November 14, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, November 07, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, October 31, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, October 24, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, October 17, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, October 10, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, October 3, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, September 26, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, September 12, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, August 29, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, August 15, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Welcome! We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

The form of service given here will differ in some ways from the one used in our face to face meetings.

Please click this link to the Worship Resources.

The Committee, CHS.

Church Service on Sunday, July 25th, 2021 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12)

Welcome to the CHS Vientiane Worship Resources

We invite you to take time this Sunday, in families or very small groups of friends, to responsibly share space to worship God together.

~ Pastor Tony

Scripture Sentence

"I am able to face anything through Christ who gives me strength"

(Philippians 4: 13)

The Collect

O God, the protector of all who trust in you,

without you nothing is strong, nothing is holy.

Increase and multiply upon us your mercy,

that with you as our ruler and guide,

we may so pass through things temporal,

that we lose not the things eternal;

through Jesus Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns

with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever and ever.

Amen

Call to prayer

God is near to all who call on him.

He listens when we pray.

So let’s bring our prayers to God with confidence,

knowing that He will hear and answer (Psalm 145: 14, 18)

Prayer of Approach

Lord of all life,

beginning and end,

provider of food and drink,

clothing and warmth,

love and hope,

life in all its fullness.

we praise You.

You are the one who sustains us.

the one who nourishes

and strengthens us

throughout our daily lives.

we praise You.

When the journey is long

and we hunger and thirst,

Bread of Life, You sustain us.

When the road is hard

and our bodies weak

Bread of Life, You heal us.

When our spirits are low

and we can’t carry on

Bread of Life, You revive us.

When we offer our hand

in love and in service,

Bread of life, You bless us.

When the challenge is great

and the workers are few,

Bread of Life, You empower us.

When the victory is won

and we see Your face,

Bread of Life, You will rejoice with us.

We praise You.

Amen

Let us worship God...

Opening Hymn of Praise

God of grace and glory (Steve Fry)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NDH9qjpQpE

God of grace and glory
In these days increase our faith
We would come and enter boldly
Living only by Your grace

Christ our shepherd, lead us
And in love, our hearts renew
Bread of life, now come and feed us
Make us more and more like You
Make us more and more like You

Confession

Our heavenly Father
thank you that you love us
and care for us all the time.
We know that this week
we have not always lived the way you tell us.
We have done wrong things
and not done all the good things we should have done.
Only you can save us,
so please forgive us
and help us to live as your friends.
We ask this in Jesus’ name.

Amen

Silence

Lord God
You heap Your love upon us
like a parent providing
for their family’s needs.

Forgive us when, like spoilt children,
we treat Your generosity as our right
or hug it possessively.
Forgive us that we have kept
what we have to ourselves
rather than offering it up to You
that You might feed and sustain others.
Forgive us that we have failed
to be concerned about the waste
that our society produces.
Forgive us when have wanted more for ourselves at the cost of another.

We are sorry, Lord, and in need
of Your renewing grace.

As we gather now to worship You,
fill us with anticipation of Your word to us.
Strengthen us for service,
feed and renew us that we might share
in Your purpose in giving life to the world.
In Jesus’ name we pray.

Amen

Creed

We believe in God the Father,

Maker of all things.

We believe in his Son Jesus Christ,

Lord and Saviour of the world.

We believe in the Holy Spirit,

giver of life and light.

We belong to the Church,

God’s family everywhere.

Amen

Bible Readings

Psalm: Psalm 14
First Reading: 2 Samuel 11:1-15
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21
Gospel: John 6:1-21

Song

Hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpM0tI12gTY

Hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah!

Praise ye the Lord!

Hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah!

Praise ye the Lord!

Praise ye the Lord, Hallelujah!

Praise ye the Lord!

Prayer with and for the children

Prayer of Praise

We praise you for such a rich world;
we celebrate its diversity,
dance with its wonder,
share its song.

But may we never imagine
the world is ours simply to have.
May we hear your call
to live within it with responsibility
and may we understand everything
is given to us in trust
for we do not own the world
and the world does not owe us.

Great God
all we need is here;
may we share it
and never take more than we need.

All that makes us fully alive is around us;
may we celebrate it
and never take what is not ours to have.
All that brings life has been given to us;
may we love it and never keep it to ourselves.

May we be your people,
fully alive in our intent
to be just and loving in your world,
O God.
We ask this in Jesus' name.

Amen

Sermon

A transcript of the CHS sermon for 25.7.21 can be found here.

Song

All we like sheep (Don Mouen)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjOUeEpBgxs

All we like sheep
Have gone astray
Each of us turning
Our own separate way
We have all sinned and
Fallen short of Your glory
But Your glory is
What we desire to see
And in Your presence is
Where we long to be

O Lord show us
Your mercy and grace
Take us to Your holy place
Forgive our sin
And heal our land
We long to live
In Your presence
Once again

Taking our sickness
Taking our pain
Jesus the sacrifice Lamb
Has been slain
He was despised
Rejected by men
He took our sin
Draw us near to you, Father
Through Jesus Your Son
Let us worship before You
Cleansed by Your blood

O Lord show us
Your mercy and grace
Take us to Your holy place
Forgive our sin
And heal our land
We long to live
In Your presence
Once again

Show us
Your mercy and grace
Take us to Your holy place
Forgive our sin
And heal our land
We long to live
In Your presence
Once again

Forgive our sin
And heal our land
We long to live
In Your presence
Once again

Prayer of Dedication

In glad thanksgiving for your goodness,

we offer you our gifts;

and pray for the power

to offer and present

our very selves to you,

a living sacrifice,

dedicated and fit for your acceptance;

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

God of miracle,
provider of daily bread,
word of life and love,
we thank You for the gift
of Your Son Jesus, living bread,
broken and shared for all.

We thank You
that even the crumbs of our lives
and of our labours
are useful to You
in the service of Your kingdom.

We thank You
for Your endless overflowing grace
that knows no bounds
even as we seek to limit it
through our bad choices.

Lord God
As You heard the cries of Your people
in the wilderness and fed them bread from heaven,
as we remember how Jesus nourished Your people
with words of justice and compassion
hear us today as we pray for our world.

We pray for those whose daily need
for food, clean water
and proper shelter goes un-met
and for those misusing what they have
in the vain pursuit of pleasure.
Feed them with a sense of justice and fairness
That they might stand firm in their right
To a decent life for all people now.

We pray for those whose lives have been broken
by violence and crime, conflict and struggle.
Feed them with courage and anticipation
of a life beyond the barriers which hold them back.

We pray for those who are sick or sorrowing
and those who care for and console them.
We pray especially for those we know personally who are facing difficulties at this time
and who we name in a time of silence…

Fill them, Lord, with Your healing presence
and remind them of Your promises.

We pray for those who have lost faith
in themselves and in You
and who struggle to find meaning in life.
focus their eyes on You, Lord,
and give them hope for a new day.

We pray for ourselves that we might be filled
with energy to serve You better in our daily living.
And that we might, even in our doubt,
be reminded that You will never turn away
Or abandon us.
May we always look to You
As the one who gives us life.
We pray this in Jesus’ Blessed Name,

Amen

Now, let us join in the prayer our Lord himself taught us:

Lord’s Prayer

Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those
who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen

Closing Song

In Christ called to baptize

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hygBSpMsJUw

1 In Christ called to baptize,

we witness to grace

and gather a people

from each land and race.

In deep, flowing waters,

we share in Christ's death,

then, rising to new life,

give thanks with each breath.

2 In Christ called to banquet,

one table we share,

a haven of welcome,

a circle of care.

Although we are many,

we share in one bread.

One cup of thanksgiving

proclaims Christ, our head.

3 In Christ called to witness,

by grace we will preach

the life-giving gospel;

God's love we will teach.

By grace may our living

give proof to our praise

in costly compassion

reflecting Christ's ways.

4 Unite us, anoint us,

O Spirit of love,

for you are within us,

around us, above.

Equip us for service

with gifts you bestow.

In Christ is our calling.

In Christ may we grow.

Prayer of Sending and Blessing

Go now, to be nourished

in the love of God;

to be generous

in the way of Christ Jesus

and to be filled and fuelled

by the living Spirit.

And may the blessing of all three,

Creator, Saviour and Life-Force

be with you and those you love

today and always.

Amen

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord,

in the name of Christ.

Amen