Welcome to the CHS Vientiane Worship Resources
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.
First Reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Gospel: Mark 6:1-13
Who breaks the power of sin and darkness?
Whose love is mighty and so much stronger?
The King of glory, the King above all kings.
Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder?
Who leaves us breathless in awe and wonder?
The King of glory, the King above all kings.
This is amazing grace, this is unfailing love,
that You would take my place,
that You would bear my cross.
You would lay down Your life,
that I would be set free:
Jesus, I sing for all that You’ve done for me,
all that You’ve done for me.
2 Who brings our chaos back into order?
Who makes the orphan a son and daughter?
The King of glory, the King above all kings.
Who rules the nations with truth and justice,
shines like the sun in all of its brilliance?
The King of glory, the King above all kings.
This is amazing grace . . .
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain,
and worthy is the King who conquered the grave.
(x4)
. . . worthy, worthy, worthy.
This is amazing grace, this is unfailing love,
that You would take my place,
that You would bear my cross.
You would lay down Your life,
that I would be set free.
Jesus, I sing for all that You’ve done for me.
Amen
Prayers of Intercession
(MICAH OLAD)
Father almighty God, we thank you for the lives you have given us. We thank you for our families, friends and loved ones. Dear God, we come before you in awe and in appreciation for giving us the opportunity to come into your presence. In the midst of our current virtual service, you have shown us your grace and mercy, that we are all safe and healthy. Receive your glory in Jesus Name.
As the world is still battling with the COVID pandemic, we pray seeking your healing hands over those who have been infected and affected. We remember countries like India, that recently got very much affected. We pray committing our friends particularly Ashis, Jacob and Ajit’s families in India. We seek divine protection. We also commit the work of our scientists regarding the vaccines into thy care. Continue to show them more advance ways to produce vaccines to cover more countries in need. As the vaccine roll-out is going on in Laos, we pray asking for an increase uptake by both nationals and foreigners. Father God, we pray that you will grant this country a herd immunity and give wisdom and direction to our leaders to continue to effectively manage the daily reported cases
Countries like Myanmar, Nigeria, Ethiopia and recently Ghana have been experiencing different forms and levels of violence, looting, crises and mishaps. We pray that you will let peace reign over these countries and other countries that have not been mentioned. We ask that may your love be seen and revealed to those who do not know you in these areas. Divine God, continue to use world leaders to bring lasting peace. Peace that you alone can give. Peace no one can understand, and peace that will be sustained.
We pray committing our Pastor (Pastor Tony) and his family into your hands. As they plan and prepare towards their return back to their home country, we ask for travelling mercies. We ask for protection and a safe journey. May they join their family in harmony to bring honor to your name. As they are leaving, we know they will not depart from your presence. May your presence continue to be with them wherever they find themselves. As they settle down, may you grant them opportunities of work, and ministry for your kingdom business to continue.
We are grateful that you are a prayer answering GOD. We thank you for all the prayers and intercessions we have raised before you this morning. May our prayers and supplications be heard, and answered in the mighty name of Jesus. May you give each and individual in today’s service a testimony of your glory and love. May we be surrounded by your love and protection. We bless your name and majesty, now and forever more…
Amen
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
1 Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy,
whose trust, ever child-like, no cares could destroy,
be there at our waking, and give us, we pray,
Your bliss in our hearts, Lord, at the break of the day.
2 Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith,
whose strong hands were skilled at the plane and the lathe,
be there at our labours, and give us, we pray,
Your strength in our hearts, Lord, at the noon of the day.
3 Lord of all kindliness, Lord of all grace,
Your hands swift to welcome, Your arms to embrace,
be there at our homing, and give us, we pray,
Your love in our hearts, Lord, at the eve of the day.
4 Lord of all gentleness, Lord of all calm,
whose voice is contentment, whose presence is balm,
be there at our sleeping, and give us, we pray,
Your peace in our hearts, Lord, at the end of the day.
no purse, no spares, no insurance, no pride.
There, in the world,
may we meet the vulnerable, the kindly,
those ready to receive us with generosity and grace.
And in this meeting, may we see our God in others,
incarnate, reborn, eternal:
in love and hope.
