Here are some of the sermons preached since the beginning of the epidemic.
We are now back in St Marc’s full time. You can still follow our services on zoom. To get the zoom address for our services, please email contact@grenoblechurch.org, and we’ll get back to you !
During “lockdown time”, Our Chaplain’s licensing service was held in church on February 7th 2021, and we were also able to hold our carol service in St Marc’s (grand volume) on Sunday 20th December at 17:00. Otherwise, all our services were on zoom from November 1st until February 28th.
List of our services (in church and/or on zoom) most recent first, from March 2020 to mid August 2021 (discontinued, since we are now back in church !)
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On August 15th, Elizabeth led our service. Nick preached on “Living Bread: flesh and blood“. Our readings were Eph 5: 15 – 20 and John 6: 51 – 58. Philippe led our prayers. Our songs were Guide me O thou great redeemer, How deep the father’s love for us, take my life and let it be, there is a redeemer, Just as I am and Great is thy faithfulness.
On August 8th, Julia led our service. Nick preached on “Living Bread“. Our readings were 1 Kings 19: 3 – 9, psalm Psalm 34: 1 – 10 and John 6: 35, 41 – 5. David led the prayers. Our songs were How sweet the name of Jesus sounds, Open the eyes of my heart, Broken for me, Blessèd be your name and How great thou art.
On August 1st Samuel led our service. Philippe preached. Our readings were Eph. 4:1-16 and John 6:24-35.
On July 25th, Philippe led our service. Nick preached on “Treasure in clay jars”. The readings were 2 Corinthians 4: 7 – 15, Mark 6: 45 – 56. Samuel led the prayers. The songs were Tell out my soul, Jesus shall take the highest honour, My Jesus, my Saviour, For I’m building a people of power,To God be the glory
On July 18th, Elizabeth led our service. Our readings were Eph. 2: 17 – 22, Mark 6:30-44. Nick preached on “Sheep without a shepherd and the big picnic“. Eric led the prayers. Our songs were O worship the King, As the deer pants for the water, The Lord’s my shepherd, When we walk with the Lord (Trust and Obey), Eat this bread and Let all who are thirsty come (Taizé), ‘O for a thousand tongues to sing
On July 11th, Julia led our service. Our readings were Eph. 1: 3 – 14, Psalm 85: 8 – 13, Mark 6: 14 – 29. Nick preached on “God or Man“. Philippe led the prayers. Our songs were : Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, Lord Jesus Christ (Living Lord), All hail the power of Jesus’ Name, You are my all in all, “in the Lord I’ll be ever thankful” and “Laudate Dominum” (Taizé), There’s a place where the streets shine
On July 4th Samuel led our service. Our Readings were 2 Cor. 12: 2- 10, Psalm 123: 1 – 5 and Mark 6: 1 – 13. Philippe preached on “Ambassadors for Christ” and Val led the prayers. Our songs were :Hear the call of the kingdom, Tell out, my soul, Rise up (go forth), Mercy,I, the Lord of sea and sky, Amazing Grace.
On June 27th, Ruth led our service. Our readings were 2 Cor. 8: 7 – 24, Ps.30: 1 – 12, Mark 5: 21 – 43. Nick preached on ‘Do not fear – Believe!’. Samuel led our prayers. Our songs were How deep the Father’s love for us, Almighty God to whom all hearts are open, God forgave my sin (freely freely), I do not know what lies ahead, What a friend we have in Jesus, Be still and know that I am God, Jesus be the Centre
On June 20th, Elizabeth led our service. Our readings were 2 Cor. 6:1-13 and Mark 4:35-41. Nick preached on ‘Why are You Afraid?’. Eric led our prayers. Our songs were It is well with my soul, Be bold, be strong, Safe in the shadow of the Lord, In Christ Alone, My Jesus, My Saviour, We rest on thee.
On June 13th, Samuel led our service. Our readings were 2 Corinthians 5: 6 – 10, 14 – 17, Psalm 92: 1- 4, 12 – 15, Mark 4: 26 – 34. Nick preached on “A new creation ?”. Ruth led our prayers. Our songs were Breathe on me breath of God, Cleanse me from my sin, Lord, Reconciled, For I’m building a people of power, Jesus, you are changing me, The Power of your love.
On June 6th, Julia led our service. Our readings were 2 Cor. 4: 13 – 5: 1 and Mark 3: 20 – 35. Nick preached on “Family or Friends ?“, Philippe led our prayers. Our songs were : Brother, sister let me serve you, Faithful One, The splendour of the King, All I once held dear, Take my life and let it be, Eat this bread and Bless the Lord my soul (Taizé), I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Nazarene
On May 30th (Trinity Sunday), 16 people were baptised. David led our service, Our readings were Romans 8: 12 – 17 and John 3: 1 – 9, 14 – 17. Nick preached on “Children of God“. Our songs were How deep the Father’s Love for Us, For I’m building a people of power, Because He Lives, I have decided to follow Jesus, Breathe on me breath of God, Shine Jesus shine.
On May 23rd, (Pentecost) Ruth led our service. Our readings were Acts 2:1-21, Psalm 104:26-37, John 15:26-27;16:4-15. Samuel led our prayers. Nick preached on “What does this mean?“. Our songs were Come down O love divine, Almighty God, Purify my Heart, Lord of the Church, Where can I go from your Spirit? Spirit of the Living God, O God of burning cleansing flame – send the fire
On May 16th Tarah led our service in St Marc’s and on zoom. Our readings were Acts 1: 1 – 14 and John 17: 6 – 19. Nick preached on ‘What next’. Philippe led our prayers. Our songs were All hail the power of Jesus’ name, Though I feel afraid, Open the eyes of my heart, Over all the earth, I the Lord of sea and sky, Aber du weisst /the kingdom of God (Taizé), Rise up (go forth).
On May 13th (Ascension day) we held a short service in St Marc’s. Our readings were Acts 1: 1 – 11 and Luke 24: 44 – 53. Nick preached on ‘Staring into heaven‘, our songs were All hail the power of Jesus’ name, Breathe on me, breath of God and All heaven declares.
On May 9th, Julia led our service in church and on zoom. Our readings were Acts 10:44-48, Psalm 98:1-10 and John 15:6–19. Nick preached on ‘Love and Joy‘. Ruth led our prayers. Our songs were Great is thy faithfulness, Almighty God, I love you, Lord, You are the Vine, Be not afraid, In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful and Our darkness( Taizé) and Bless the Lord, O my soul (10 000 reasons).
On May 2nd, Elizabeth led our service in church and on zoom. During the service, our churchwardens were sworn in, and our council introduced to the congregation. Our readings were Acts 8:26-40 and John 15:1-8, Nick preached on ‘Do you understand?’. Ruth Led our prayers. Our songs were Be thou my vision, Though I feel afraid, Speak o Lord, Open the eyes of my heart, You are the vine, Our darkness and Confitemini Domino (Taizé), Come, people of the risen King.
On April 25th, Samuel led our service in church and on zoom. Our readings were Acts 4:1-12 and John 10:11-18. Nick preached on ‘the Name of Jesus‘. Philippe led our prayers. Our songs were : Blessèd be the Name of the Lord, Jesus, Name above all names (2 versions), The Lord’s my shepherd, At the name of Jesus Jesus, be the Centre, All hail the power of Jesus’ Name !
On April 18th, Val led our service in church and on zoom. Our readings were Acts 3:12-19, Psalm 4 and Luke 24:36b-49. Alan preached on “Witnesses”. Val also led our prayers. Our songs were All heaven declares, At your feet we fall, Make me a channel of your peace, Behold the Lamb, Eat this bread and Wait for the Lord (Taizé), and Go forth and tell.
On April 11th, Julia led our service in church and on zoom. Our Readings were Acts 4 : 32 – 35 and John 20: 19 – 31. Nick preached on ‘Belief and Testimony‘. Samuel led our prayers. Our songs were Jesus Lives, Almighty god, He has risen, Come, people of the risen King, The Servant king, Bless the Lord, my soul and Laudate Dominum (Taizé), In Christ Alone.
On April 4th (Easter day), David led our service in church and on zoom. Our readings were Mark 16:1-8 and Acts 10:34-43. Nick preached on ‘He is risen‘, 8 people were baptised. Eric led our prayers. Our songs were : Jesus Christ is risen today, How deep the father’s love for us, An Easter Hymn (words by Clifford Owen), Peace to you (Kendrick), Jubilate Coeli (Taizé), Thine be the Glory/A toi la gloire.
On March 28th, Philippe led our Palm Sunday service in church and on zoom. Our readings were Mark 11: 1 – 11, Psalm 31: 9 – 10, 14 – 16, Mark 15: 1 – 20, 22 – 26. Nick preached on “King’s cross”. Alan and Val led our prayers. Our songs were Ride on, ride on in Majesty, Hosanna Hosanna, My song is love unknown, Hosanna in the highest, Jesus, remember me (Taizé), When I survey the wondrous cross.
On March 21st, Elizabeth led our service in St Marc’s and on zoom. Our readings were Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 51:1-13, John 12:20-30. Nick preached on “We want to see Jesus”. Philippe led our prayers. Our songs were Light of the world, Almighty God, Lord I come to you (The power of your love), Open the eyes of my heart, Behold the Lamb, Hosanna in the Highest, Eat this bread (Taizé), Immortal, Invisible God only wise
On March 14th, Julia led a family service in St Marc’s and on zoom. Our readings were Colossians 3:12 –17, Psalm 34:11–15, John 9:1–7. Nick preached on “Love is … doing what you’re told”. Samuel led our prayers. Our songs were Breathe on me, breath of God, When we walk with the Lord (Trust and Obey), I have decided to follow Jesus, Love divine, all loves excelling, You shall go out with Joy.
On March 7th, Penny and David led the service in St Marc’s and on zoom. Our readings were Exodus 20:1-7, Psalm 22: 23 – 28, John 2:13-22. Nick preached on “God’s Rules“. Eric led our prayers. Our songs were : Thou whose almighty word, Almighty God, My hope is built on nothing less, A new commandment, O Jesus, I have promised.
On February 28th, we celebrated Holy Communion in St Marc’s and on zoom. Our Readings were Genesis 17: 1 – 7, 15 – 16, Psalm 22: 23 – 28,Mark 8: 31 – 38. Nick preached on “covenant to cross“. Val led our prayers. Our songs were : Come, now is the time to worship, Almighty God, God forgave my sin (freely freely), Man of sorrows, in Christ alone.
- On February 21st, we celebrated Holy Communion by zoom. Nick preached on “Beloved”. Our readings were 1 Peter 3:18-22 and Mark 1:9-15. Samuel led our prayers. Our songs were :
- O for a thousand tongues to sing
- Such love pure as the whitest snow
- Thou didst leave thy throne
- Break thou the bread of life
- Blessed Assurance
- On February 14th, We celebrated Holy Communion by zoom. Nick preached on “LISTEN !”. Our readings were 2 Kings 2:1-12 and Psalm 50:1-6. Nell led our prayers. Our songs were :
- All hail the power of Jesus’ Name
- Jesus is Lord, creation’s voice proclaims it
- The splendour of the King
- Turn your eyes upon Jesus
- To God be the Glory
- Nick’s licensing service was on February 7th. Some of us were able to meet in St Marc’s. Others joined us on zoom. The licensing was led by David, who had been appointed as the Bishop’s commissary for the purpose. After the licensing, Nick led a service of Holy Communion and preached on “Beginning – in the Beginning”. Our readings were Colossians 1:15-20 and John 1:1-14, and our songs were:
- Bless the Lord, O my soul (10 000 reasons)
- Guide me, O thou great Redeemer
- How deep the father’s love for us
- Where can I go from your spirit ?
- God be in my head
- Jesus be the centre
- On January 31st, Nic k led us in Holy Communion on zoom. Chris preached on “Jesus drives out an e vil spirit”. Our readings were Deuteronomy 18:15-20 and Mark 1:21-28. David led our prayers. Our songs were :
- My heart is filled with thankfulness
- I believe in Jesu s Christ
- As the deep pants for the water
- Behold the Lamb
- Soldiers of Christ, arise
- On January 24th, Nick led us in Holy Communion on zoom. Chris preached on “Will you come and follow Jesus”. Our readings were Jonah 3:1-6,10 and Mark 1:14-20. Eric led our prayers. Our songs were :
- Come, now is the time to worship
- Jesus calls us o’er the tumult
- Here I am, wholly available
- Break Thou the Bread of Life
- Will you come and follow Me?
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- On January 17th, Nick led us in Morning worship on zoom. Chris preached on “The Lord calls us”. Our readings were 1 Samuel 3: 1-10 and John 1: 43-51. Philippe led our prayers. Our songs were :
- Dear Lord and Father of mankind
- Spirit of the living God
- I, the Lord of sea and sky
- O Jesus, I have promised
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- On January 10th, we celebrated Holy Communion on zoom. Our readings were Philippians 3:1-14 and John 14:6-9. Nell led our prayers. Alan preached on “Rejoice in the Lord!”. Our songs were :
- Bless the Lord, O my soul (10 000 reasons)
- Speak, O Lord, as we come to You
- All I once held dear
- Reign in me, Sovereign Lord
- Rejoice, the Lord is King!
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- On January 3rd 2021, we celebrated Morning Worship on zoom. Our Readings were Isaiah 60:1-6 and Matthew 2:1-12. Richard preached on “The (un)expected Visitors “. Samuel led the prayers. Our songs were :
- The first Noël
- We three Kings
- Brightest and best
- What Child is this?
- As with gladness
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- On December 27th, we celebrated Holy Communion on zoom. Our readings were Isaiah 43:1-7 and Matthew 1:18-25. Richard preached on “The (un)expected honour”. Eric led our prayers. Our songs were :
- O come, all ye faithful
- While shepherds watched their flocks
- Like a candle flame
- Infant holy, infant lowly
- Hark! The herald angels sing
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- On December 25th, we celebrated Christmas with a Morning Worship service by zoom. Our readings were Isaiah 52:7-10 and Luke 2:1-20. Richard preached on “The(un) expected King”. David led our prayers. Our songs were :
- The first Noël (first & last verses only)
- See him lying on a bed of straw
- Unto us a boy is born
- O little town of Bethlehem
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- On December 24th, we held a Midnight Communion Service by zoom. Readings were Isaiah 9:2-7 and John 1:1-14. Richard preached on “Our wonderful counsellor”. Our songs were :
- It came upon the midnight clear
- Thou who was rich beyond all splendour
- From heaven you came (The Servant King)
- Child in the manger, infant of Mary
- Christians awake! Salute the happy morn.
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- On December 20th, we held our carol service in St Marc’s, and on zoom. Richard preached on “Tidings of Comfort and Joy”. Our readings were :
- Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 The Promise of His Coming (Eric)
- Micah 5:2-5a The Place of His Birth. (Lilia)
- Luke 1:26-33,38 His Mother is told. (Tarah)
- Luke 2:1-7 La Promesse est accomplie. (Jean-Philippe)
- Luke 2:8-16The Shepherds are told (Tianmu and Ian)
- John 1-14 We are all told: He has come! (David)
- Our carols were :
- O come, O come Emmanuel
- Long time ago in Bethlehem
- God rest ye merry gentlefolk
- O little town of Bethlehem
- Coventry Carol (Lulli Lulla)
- Les anges dans nos campagnes
- Silent Night
- Hark, the herald Angels sing
- Gaudete
- In the bleak midwinter
- O come, all ye faithful
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- On December 13th, we celebrated Holy Communion in our own homes. Richard preached on “The (un) expected Spirit”, Xiaodan led our prayers. Our readings were Isaiah 61:1-3 and Luke 1:30-38. Our songs were :
- Who can know the mind of our Creator? (I stand in awe)
- Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
- Lord, I come to You (The power of your love)
- Behold the Lamb, who bears our sins away
- O Breath of life, come sweeping through us
- On December 6th, we celebrated Morning Worship in our homes. Richard preached on the (un) Expected Announcement. Nell led our prayers. Our reading was Luke 1:11-15a;2:8-18 Our songs were :
- Jesus calls us to meet him here
- May the mind of Christ, my Saviour
- to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul
- In Christ alone
- Jesus, all for Jesus
- On November 29th, we celebrated Morning Worhip in our homes. Richard preached on The (un)expected Promise – the Wonderful Counsellor. David led our prayers. Our readings were Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 and Matthew 2:1-8. Our songs were :
- My Lord, he is a coming soon
- Light of the World, You stepped down into darkness
- For the Joys and for the Sorrows (For this I have Jesus)
- Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
- Lo! He comes with clouds descending
- On November 22nd, we celebrated Holy Communion in our homes. Stuart preached on Conscience : one of God’s means of Grace, Eric led our prayers. Our readings were 1 Samuel 24.1-13 and our songs were :
- From heaven you came helpless babe
- Father hear the prayer we offer
- Jesus, you are changing me
- May the mind of Christ, my Saviour
- Jesus, be the Centre
- On November 15th, our service of morning worship was led by Philippe. Stuart preached on “Testimony; one of God’s means of Grace”. Xiaodan led our prayers. Our reading was John 9:1-25. Our songs were:
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- On November 8th, our Remembrance Sunday service was held by zoom. Alan led us in Holy Communion. Stuart preached on “Death, one of God’s means of Grace”, Philippe led our prayers. Our readings were 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 and Philippians 1:12-26. Our songs were :
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- On November 1st, our service was held by zoom. Alan led us in Morning Worship, Stuart preached on “Fellowship: one of God’s means of Grace”. Nell led our prayers. Our reading was Luke 24:13-35 Our songs were :
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- On October 25th, it was our last service in person in St Marc’s. Alan led us in Holy Communion. Stuart preached on “Communion : a means of Grace”. Samuel led our prayers. Our readings were Exodus 12:1-11 and 1 Corinthians 11:17-32 . Our songs were :
- On October 18th, Samuel led a morning worship service, also broadcast by zoom. Stuart preached on “Preaching: a means of Grace”. Philippe led our prayers, and our readings were Romans 10:14-21 and Matthew 5:1-12.
- Our songs were :
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- On October 11th, Alan led a Holy Communion Service, also broadcast by zoom. Stuart preached on “Nature: a means of Grace”. Val led our prayers, and our readings were Psalm 8 and Matthew 6:25-34. The service was followed by our AGM (also broadcast by zoom).
- Our songs were :
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- On October 4th, David led a morning worship service, also broadcast by zoom. Stuart preached on “The God of the ‘even more'”, Nell led our prayers (on zoom) and our readings were 2 Samuel 12:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-12.
- Our songs were :
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- On September 27th, Alan led a Holy Communion service, also broadcast by zoom, in which we also celebrated Harvest Thanksgiving ! Gifts of food were brought for the local food bank, l’échoppe !
- Nick preached on “Do not forget the Lord”, Philippe led our prayers, and our readings were Deuteronomy 8:7-18 and Luke 12:16-30
- Our songs were :
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- On September 20th, Eric led a morning worship service in St Marc’s, which was also broadcast by zoom. Nick preached on “What is it ?”.
- Our readings were Exodus 16:2-15 and Matthew 20:1-16
- Samuel led our prayers.
- Our songs (played in church by our musicians) were
- The Spirit lives to set us free (Walk in the light)
- When we walk with the Lord (Trust and Obey)
- Bless the Lord, O my soul (10,000 Reasons)
- All my hope in God is founded
- We are marching in the light of God
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- On September 13th, we held a Holy Communion service in St Marc’s. It was also broadcast by zoom. Nick preached on “Stand Firm”.
- Our readings were Exodus 14:19-31 and Matthew 18:21-35.
- Val led our prayers
- Our songs were :
- Come, sing praises to the Lord above (sorry, no link)
- Though I feel afraid of territory unknown
- Be still, for the presence of the Lord
- Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away
- Be still and know that I am God
- Guide me, O my great Redeemer
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- On September 6th, we returned to St Marc’s, and the service held there was also broadcast by zoom ! Nick preached on “New Beginnings”.
- Our readings were : Exodus 12:1-14 and Romans 13:8-14
- Eric led the prayers
- Our songs (played by our own musicians) were :
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- On August 30th, we celebrated Morning Worship in our own homes. Clifford preached on “Love and loving enemies”.
- Our readings were Romans 12:9-11 and Matthew 16:21-28
- David led the prayers
- Our songs were :
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- On August 23rd, we celebrated Holy Communion in our own homes. Clifford preached on “Which gifts has God given you? Are you using them?”
- Our readings were Romans 12:1-8 and Matthew 16:13-20
- Samuel led the prayers
- Our songs were :
- Ascribe greatness to our God the Rock
- Brother, sister, let me serve you
- When I needed a neighbour, were you there?
- At Easter dawn the world lay quietly sleeping (with 2 verses written by Clifford)
- Bless the Lord, O my soul (10,000 reasons)
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- On August 16th, we celebrated Morning Worship in our own homes. Clifford preached on “God’s call and gifts are irrevocable”.
- Our readings were Romans 11:1-2a;9-32 and Matthew 15:21-28
- Philippe led the prayers
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- On August 9th, we celebrated Holy Communion in our own homes. Clifford preached on “Walking on water and the ladder of faith”.
- Eric led the prayers
- Our readings were Romans 10:5-15 and Matthew 14:22-33
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- On August 2nd we celebrated morning worship in our own homes. Clifford preached on “Coming out of Lockdown (exile) the Lord invites us to buy free spiritual food”.
- Our readings were Isaiah 55:1-5 and Matthew 14:13-21. Nell led the prayers.
- Our songs were :
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- On July 26th we celebrated Holy Communion in our homes. Chris preached on “Other pictures of the Kingdom”.
- Our readings were 1 Kings 3:5-12 and Matthew 13:31-33;44-52. Samuel led the prayers.
- Our songs were :
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- On July 19th, we celebrated Morning Worship in our own homes. Chris preached for us on the parable of the weeds.
- Our readings were Psalm 86:11-17, Isaiah 44:6-8, Matthew 13:24-30;36-43
- Philippe led the prayers
- Our songs were
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- On July 12th, we celebrated Holy Communion in our own homes. Chris preached for us on the parable of the sower.
- Our readings were Isaiah 55:10-13 and Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
- Nell led the prayers.
- Our songs were :
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- On July 5th, we celebrated Morning Worship in our own homes. Chris preached for us on “Busyness and God’s Peace”.
- Our readings were Zechariah 9: 9-12 and Matthew 11: 16-19, & 25-30.
- Philippe led the prayers.
- Our songs were :
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- On June 28th, we celebrated Holy Communion in our homes. Michael preached for us on “Becoming like Jesus 2 : Sin will have no dominion “.
- Our readings were Romans 6:12-23 and Matthew 10:40-42.
- Val led our prayers.
- Our songs were :
- Lord, I lift Your name on high
- In Christ alone
- Love divine, all loves excelling
- Change me on the inside
- Agnus Dei (Michael W. Smith)
- Oh, for a heart to praise my God
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- On June 21st, we celebrated Morning worship in our homes. Alan led the service, and Michael preached on “Becoming like Jesus 1 : The challenge of discipleship “
- Our readings were Romans 6:1b-11 and Matthew 10:24-3
- Samuel led the prayers.
- Our songs were :
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- On June 14th, we celebrated we celebrated Holy Communion in our homes. Alan led the service and Xiaodan preached on “Following Jesus”.
- Our readings were 2 Corinthians 4:1-11 and Matthew 4:18-22
- Eric led the prayers
- Our songs (recorded) were :
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- On June 7th, we celebrated we celebrated Holy Communion in our homes. Ben led the service and preached on “Incarnating the Gospel message”.
- Our readings were 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 and Matthew 28:16-20
- David led the prayers
- Our songs (played by Ben on the guitar) were
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- On May 31st, Pentecost, we celebrated Holy Communion in our homes. Ben led the service and preached on “Keep, stop, start”, especially relevant as we are gradually coming out of lockdown.
- Our readings were Acts 2:1-8 & 12-21, and 1 Corinthians 12:3-13
- Xiaodan led the prayers
- Our songs (played by Ben on the guitar) were
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- On May 24th, we celebrated Holy Communion in our own homes. Ben led our service and preached on “Sharing faith with others”. After the sermon, we had small group discussion.
- Our readings were Acts 1:1-14 and John 17: 1-11
- Philippe led our prayers
- Our songs (played by Ben on the guitar) were
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- On May 17th, we celebrated Morning Worship. Ben led our service, and preached on “Having a story to tell”. At one point we had small group discussion.
- Our Readings were 1 Peter 3:8-15 and Luke 24: 36-53
- Samuel led our prayers
- Our songs (played by Ben on the guitar) were
- 10 000 reasons (Bless the Lord, O my soul)
- Be thou my vision.
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- On May 10th, we celebrated Holy Communion in our homes. John preached on “News for the Challenged”.
- Our Readings were 1 Peter 2:11-25 and John 10:1-10
- Val led the prayers.
- Our songs were :
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- On May 3rd we celebrated Family Worship in our homes
- John preached on “News for the Growers”
- Our readings were 1 Peter 2:1-10 and John 14:1-14
- Eric led the prayers
- Our songs were :
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- On April 26th, We celebrated Holy Communion in our own homes.
- John preached on “News for the Believers”
- Our readings were 1 Peter 1:13-25 and Luke 24:13-25
- Xiaodan led the Prayers.
- Our songs were :
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- On April 19th our Readings were : 1 Peter 1:1-12 and John 20:19-31
- John preached on “News for the Waverers“
- Samuel led the prayers.
- Our songs were :
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On Easter Sunday, we had 43 households connected. Our readings were Matthew 28:1-10 and Acts 10:34-43. Alan’s sermon Jesus, Victor over death. Philippe’s prayers.
Our songs were :
- Hallelujah! Jesus is alive!
- He is Lord! He is Lord!
- Christ the Lord is Risen today!
- All heaven declares
- In Christ alone
- Behold the Lamb
- Thine be the Glory (including 2 verses of: A Toi la Gloire)
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On Good Friday at 20:00 we held a Tenebrae devotional service. The 7 words from the cross were read. They are Luke 23:33-34, Luke 23:39-43, John 19:25-27, Mark 15:33-34, John 19:28, John 19:29-30 and Luke 23: 44-46. After each word, a candle (on a powerpoint slide) was put out, at the end everyone should be in total darkness, and then light their own candle. We had the following music :
- Light of the World
- When I survey the wondrous cross
- Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom (Taizé)
- There is a green hill far away
- The Lamb (Tavener) (recorded)
- I need you now (Matt Redman)
- O sacred head, once wounded
- Miserere (Allegri) (recorded)
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We decided that it wouldn’t really be feasible to hold our customary Maundy Thursday meal and Communion by zoom, but here is Alan’s Sermon Jesus himself explains the meaning of his death.
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On Palm Sunday our Reading was Matthew 21:1-11 Alan’s sermon “Jesus, the crowds and us” . Val’s Prayers
Our songs were :
- Bless the Lord, O my soul (10,000 reasons) (Matt Redman)
- Make way! Make way! (Graham Kendrick)
- Jesus loves me, this I know (Anna Warner)
- Hosanna, hosanna (Carl Tuttle)
- Ride on, ride on in majesty (H. Milman)
- Crown him with many crowns (Bridges/Thring)
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March 29th, we celebrated Holy Communion via zoom ! it was Passion Sunday and our readings were :
Hebrews 10:11-18 and John 12:20-33
Alan’s Sermon “Why did Jesus die for us“?
This week’s songs (played at the time by Jimin and Kwangil, but here you’ll find YouTube links !) were:
- All heaven declares
- Only by grace can we enter
- How deep the father’s love for us
- When I survey the wondrous cross (I think this is the version we sang !)
- Lamb of god, Holy one
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It was Mothering Sunday, and our readings were :
1 Samuel 1: 1-28 and Luke 2:33-35
Alan’s Sermon Learning from Hannah about God
Some songs (different styles have been chosen !) :
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From the beginning of the coronavirus epidemic up until February 2021, no locum could come to us. Our heartfelt thanks to John Dinnen, Ben Johnson-Frow, Michael Selman, Chris Martin, Clifford Owen, Nick Finlay (now our Chaplain), Stuart Bell and Richard Venn, who were our “online locums” .
Here are some resources from other churches, or people :
A video message to us all from our Bishop, Robert Innes !
Diocesan web page during the coronavirus outbreak.
A page from the Anglican church in Aquitaine !
