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Audio Video Sermon by Rev Sam Campbell of both Mossley and Greencastle Methodist Churches
Psalm 8
For the director of music. According to gittith. A psalm of David.
1 Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory in the heavens. 2 Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. 3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4 what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?[c]
5 You have made them[d] a little lower than the angels[e] and crowned them[f] with glory and honour. 6 You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their[g] feet: 7 all flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild, 8 the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas.
9 Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
READ HERE A STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH IN IRELAND, Rev David Nixon
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READ HERE A STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH IN IRELAND, Rev David Nixon
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God of time and space, We cry to you for your children – our neighbours – in southern Turkey and northern Syria, following the earthquake that has devastated hundreds of lives. Only they and you know what it is like to experience such trauma in the middle of the night.
We give thanks for the aid that is already being given and for the promises of help that have been made by many nations.
Comfort, we pray,
those who are trapped in collapsed buildings; those who have lost loved ones; those who wait for news and those digging through rubble to save others.
Grant the gift of hope so that those caught between life and death know that you are with them and that others are ready to support them as they seek a future that overshadows the experiences of today.
We ask this in the Name of Jesus, who endured so much for love of them.
Welcome to our online Pentecost Sunday Service of Worship. Just click on the window below to begin listening. Scripture and relevant links are posted below. Also any Church Announcements may be found at the end of this post.
Audio Video Sermon by Rev Sam Campbell of both Mossley and Greencastle Methodist Churches
Acts 2:1-21
The Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost
2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them.
5 Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. 7 Utterly amazed, they asked: ‘Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language? 9 Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,[b]10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome 11 (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs – we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!’ 12 Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, ‘What does this mean?’
13 Some, however, made fun of them and said, ‘They have had too much wine.’
Peter addresses the crowd
14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: ‘Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15 These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! 16 No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 ‘“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. 18 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. 19 I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. 20 The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. 21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
READ HERE A STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH IN IRELAND, Rev David Nixon
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Welcome to our online Sunday Service of Worship. Just click on the window below to begin listening. Scripture and relevant links are posted below. Also any Church Announcements may be found at the end of this post.
Audio Video Sermon by Rev Sam Campbell of both Mossley and Greencastle Methodist Churches
Acts 1:6-14
6 Then they gathered round him and asked him, ‘Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?’
7 He said to them: ‘It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’
9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.
10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 11 ‘Men of Galilee,’ they said, ‘why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.’
Matthias chosen to replace Judas
12 Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk[a] from the city. 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. 14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
READ HERE A STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH IN IRELAND, Rev David Nixon
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Welcome to our online Sunday Service of Worship. Just click on the window below to begin listening. Scripture and relevant links are posted below. Also any Church Announcements may be found at the end of this post.
Audio Video Sermon by Rev Sam Campbell of both Mossley and Greencastle Methodist Churches
Acts 7:55-60
55 But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56 ‘Look,’ he said, ‘I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.’
57 At this they covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, they all rushed at him, 58 dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul.
59 While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’ 60 Then he fell on his knees and cried out, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them.’ When he had said this, he fell asleep.
READ HERE A STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH IN IRELAND, Rev David Nixon
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Welcome to our online Sunday Service of Worship. Just click on the window below to begin listening. Scripture and relevant links are posted below. Also any Church Announcements may be found at the end of this post.
Audio Video Sermon by Rev Sam Campbell of both Mossley and Greencastle Methodist Churches
Psalm 23
A psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,[a] I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
READ HERE A STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH IN IRELAND, Rev David Nixon
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Welcome to our online Sunday Service of Worship. Just click on the window below to begin listening. Scripture and relevant links are posted below. Also any Church Announcements may be found at the end of this post.
Audio Video Sermon by Rev Sam Campbell of both Mossley and Greencastle Methodist Churches
Psalm 116
1 I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.
3 The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came over me; I was overcome by distress and sorrow. 4 Then I called on the name of the Lord: ‘Lord, save me!’
5 The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. 6 The Lord protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me.
7 Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.
8 For you, Lord, have delivered me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling, 9 that I may walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
10 I trusted in the Lord when I said, ‘I am greatly afflicted’; 11 in my alarm I said, ‘Everyone is a liar.’
12 What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me?
13 I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. 14 I will fulfil my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people.
15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants. 16 Truly I am your servant, Lord; I serve you just as my mother did; you have freed me from my chains.
17 I will sacrifice a thank-offering to you and call on the name of the Lord. 18 I will fulfil my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people, 19 in the courts of the house of the Lord – in your midst, Jerusalem.
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Mossley Methodist Church are hosting a play written by Rev David Campton. Produced by The Bright Umbrella Drama Co. A FARTHER SHORE – A monologue of Peter a Fisherman
“Do not call anything impure that God has made clean”, thus begins David Campton’s one man play about the life of Peter with Glenn McGivern as the disciple and fisherman. Peter vividly recounts his various encounters with Jesus in this reflective and emotional monologue. The production, originally presented at the 4 Corners Festival, features the singing voice of Philippa O’Hara and evocative illustrations by Fergus Wachala-Kelly. And, what if Peter were to visit Ireland in the modern day? Whose life would he seek to know more about? Join us at Mossley Methodist Church and find out!
A FARTHER SHORE CAST, CREW & CREATIVES Peter – Glenn McGivern Voices – George Spelvin Written by – David Campton Director – Trevor Gill Illustrations – Fergus Wachala Kelly ‘Be Thou My Vision’ – Vocals: Trevor Gill & Philippa O’Hara, Drum: Paul Consiglia, Recording: Matt Forsythe Tech Support – Karl Smyth, Bob Forster Set – PJ Davey, Robin and George Dummigan-Tweed, Staggs Prop Hire Photography – Melissa Gordon, Gorgeous Photography Produced by – The Bright Umbrella Drama Co.
Welcome to our online Easter Sunday Service. After His crucifixion, death, and burial, three days later Christ rose from the grave… conquering death, redeeming us from sin and giving us the hope of heaven.
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Audio Video Sermon by Rev Sam Campbell of both Mossley and Greencastle Methodist Churches
Colossians 3:1-17
Living as those made alive in Christ
3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is your[a] life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.[b]7 You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. 8 But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. 9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. 11 Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
As of Monday 10th of April I will be on a weeks leave. However I will be available for pastoral emergencies, with first point of contact either Tommy Hutton or Christine McCausland for Mossley. Evelyn Stainer or Carole Lamb for Greencastle.
Next week there will be no online recorded service.
A FARTHER SHORE
Don’t miss out on this one man production, written by the Rev David Campton, produced by The Bright Umbrella Theatre Co. Free admission and for one night only in Mossley Methodist. Everyone welcome, and bring a friend. CLICK BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS
TURKEY AND SYRIA EARTHQUAKE APPEAL
READ HERE A STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH IN IRELAND, Rev David Nixon
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Join us this Thursday for an evening of reflection and communion as we progress our journey through Holy Week. Led by Rev Wesley Campbell @ 7:30pm, we will remember the last occasion the disciples and Jesus were all together… the upper room.
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