Presbytery Service: “Practising Faith In Times Of Isolation”

Led by Rev. Mark Proctor (Naas, Moderator of Presbytery).

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Gathering: I Arise Today (St. Patrick’s Breastplate)

Welcome & Call to Worship

Opening Hymn: IPH 486 Amazing Grace (Greystones)

Prayers of Adoration and Confession: Rev. Michael Anderson (Arklow) 

Children’s Address: Katie Burke (Adelaide Road)

Children’s Song: You Are Everywhere (Lucan)

Reading: Psalm 139:1-14 (Esther Jeffery – Aghada) 

Reading: Philippians 4:4-9 (John Letshwiti – Galway)

Sermon: “Practising Faith in Times of Isolation” – Rev. John Woodside

Prayers of Intercession: Rev. Alistair Dunlop (Howth and Malahide), Katy Lumsden (Sandymount), Simon and Ann Lockwood (Drogheda)

Benediction 

Closing Hymn: IPH 105 Jesus, Draw Me Ever Nearer (Dun Laoghaire)

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Discussion & Application

Recognise God’s Nearness | Delight In God’s Works | Pursue Daily Devotion | Do All For God’s Glory | Maintain A Thankful Spirit | Remember God Is Sovereign

In this season of isolation, which of these means of grace has come most naturally to you? How has it impacted you in the past year?

Which of these means of grace are you most likely to neglect? Why?

What are some practical ways you can grow in one of these means of grace this week?