Ash Wednesday
2pm Abridged Holy Communion Service with Organ
All welcome
followed by afternoon tea in Bethlehem House
6pm Holy Communion Service with Organ and choir
Wednesday 6 March Holy Communion Service.
All welcome to attend Bethlehem Church. Service Booklet
Bible Readings
- Isaiah 58:1-12 A fast acceptable to the Lord
- 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Be reconciled to God
- Psalm 51:1-17 Have mercy on me, O God, according to Thy steadfast love
- Mathew 6:1-6, 16-21 Giving to the poor, praying and fasting
Hymns
- LH 305 Today Thy mercy calls us to wash away our sin
- LH 364 A new heart Lord create in me
- LH 48 Lamb of God most Holy (HC liturgy)
- LH 330 Rock of ages cleft for me
- LH 757 On my heart imprint your image
Choir
- Psalm 51:1-17 chant by L. Flintoft LH 694
- Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts - Henry Purcell
- Create a pure heart in me - Susan Matsui