Outline of Service 26^th August 2012

New Testament People – Dorcas, Eutychus and Elymas

 Hymn 25:  The Standard Bearers

The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 28: - The Lord is my Strength and my Shield

Extract from CI Catechism:

281. Who was Elymas?

He was a sorcerer, who was struck blind for opposing Paul when preaching the Gospel - Acts 13:8.

282. Who was Dorcas?

A kind woman, who was good to the poor, and who having fallen ill and died, was raised from the dead by Peter - Acts 9:36-42.

283. Who was Eutychus?

He was a young man who slept while Paul was preaching, and falling down was killed; but Paul raised him to life again - Acts 20:9.

Bible Readings:

A Message of good tidings – Isaiah 61:1-11

Dorcas raised to life from the dead – Acts 9:36-42

Elymas opposes the Gospel – Acts 13:8-12

An eventful Meeting – Acts 20:7-12

Hymn 117:  Thy Glorious Deeds of Old

·        Everyday-people of faith and works

·        Examples for us to emulate whilst awaiting Jesus’ Return

·        A Christian Social Conscience as well as personal obedience

·        Are we obediently waiting for His return?

Hymn 79:  The Light of Life

Doxology