St John's Kirk of Perth

Order of Service

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Andrea Bocelli sings in Milan Cathedral on Easter Day

 

The Call to Worship

 

Be still for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here

Come bow before him now, with reverence and fear:

In him no sin is found, we stand on holy ground.

Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here

 

Hymn 128 How shall I sing that majesty

 

Prayers

 

Prayer of Approach: said together

Almighty God, to Whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from Whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love Thee, and worthily magnify Thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

The Collect for the first Sunday after Easter

 

Prayers of Adoration and Confession

 

Assurance of Forgiveness

 

The Lord’s Prayer

 

The Lesson : St John Chapter 20 verses 19 - 31

 

Hymn 184 Sing to the Lord a joyful song

 

The Sermon

 

Largo : Handel

 

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

 

Hymn 415 This joyful Eastertide

 

The Benediction

 

Today’s Music is provided by Edna Auld, Organist at St Leonard’s in the Fields Church, Perth