He is Risen – Week 3

This week as we conclude our sermon series looking at the Resurrection Appearances found in Luke 24, we turn our attention to the appearance of Jesus to the disciples in Jerusalem.

They were startled and frightened when Jesus revealed Himself to them.

For He had Risen from the dead and conquered the grave. He had fulfilled yet another prophecy. But did they truly believe it for themselves?

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Sunday 3 May

Opening Songs: You Are Life – USA Band Camp (Duncan’s Band) This arrangement was written by Tania Horton and Noah Spargo and performed at the Tustin Ranch, Jan 2019 as part of the National Youth Band’s trip to USA.

How Deep the Father’s Love For Us – Performed by Tash & Michaela McMillan

Band Message: Guardian of my Soul – Written by Darren Shaw performed by The Wellington Citadel Band at the Chiyoda Brass Festival on the 7th of December 2019. This has become a popular piece over the past few years and features the tunes from two songs – ‘I worship you’ and ‘O Jesus, I have promised’. Both songs feature the lyrics ‘Guardian of my Soul’.

Song: Master Speak Thy Servant Heareth – Salvation Army Song Book #775 

Scripture Reading: Jesus Appears to the Disciples found in Luke 24:36-49. This week we have included the scripture reading as part of the Message read by Emily Bray.

Message: He is Risen – Week 3: Jesus Appears to the Disciples

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Response Song: Build My Life – Words and music by Brett Younker, Karl Martin, Kirby Kaple, Matt Redman and Pat Barrett performed by Tania Horton.      

Closing Songs: Lion and the Lamb – Territorial Youth Band of New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa

Annette & I hope that you have enjoyed this time of worship with us today and may God bless you each as you go about your week.

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Join us next week in a slightly different format as we explore streaming our service online.

Annette will also be commencing a new sermon series looking at how a small measure of faith can have a profound effect on your life.

 

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A friendly reminder you can also check out Salvation Online from 10am on Sunday, or throughout the week. This week features Major Earle Ivers, the Divisional Commander for the Southern Division.

Salvation Online is the New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory’s online worship expression – a reimagining of what a Corps looks like. Join them as they explore the gospel and gather as a connected, unified church community – wherever we are.

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He is Risen – Week 2

This week as we continue the sermon series looking at the Resurrection Appearances found in Luke 24, we turn our attention to the two disciples that were travelling along the road to Emmaus.

They were astonished when Jesus revealed Himself to them.

For He had Risen and had conquered the grave.

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Sunday 26 April

This morning as we recognise ANZAC Day, we want to commemorate those that served and lost their lives in conflict around the world, while serving for the New Zealand Defense Forces.

Anthem of the Free is a fine march performed by the Wellington Citadel Band. Its composer (Sir Dean Goffin) was a Salvation Army Bandmaster before enlisting into the New Zealand armed forces during the 2nd World War. He became Bandmaster of the newly formed band of the 20th Infantry Battalion and later on the 4th Infantry Battalion. Whilst he was serving in the Middle East he composed this march initially under another name ‘Bel Hamid’

Abide with Me – Antrim Mennonite Choir

Scripture Reading: Jesus’ Appearance on the Road to Emmaus which shows the resurrection appearance that can be found in Luke 24:13-35.

Drenched in Love – A new song by Bethel Music & Daniel Bashta

Band Message: Benedictus from The Armed Man charts the growing menace of a descent into war, interspersed with moments of reflection; it shows the horrors that war brings; and ends with the hope for peace in a new millennium, when “sorrow, pain and death can be overcome”. Featuring the WCB bandmaster Jim Downey and Lt. Grant Pitcher (Currently serving at Westport Corps).

King of Kings – Central Youth as seen on the Easter Camp Live stream

Message: He is Risen – Week 2: The Disciples on the Road to Emmaus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Response Song: The Stand – Hillsong United    

Closing Songs:  Solid Rock – New York Staff Band

The Blessing – Tania Horton singing / praying a blessing over people as we head out of Level 4 lockdown in New Zealand to Level 3.

Annette & I hope that you have enjoyed this time of worship with us today and may God bless you each as you go about your week.

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You can also check out Salvation Online from 10am on Sunday or throughout the week.

Salvation Online is the New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory’s online worship expression – a reimagining of what a Corps looks like. Join them as they explore the gospel and gather as a connected, unified church community – wherever we are.

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He is Risen – Week 1

This week we commence a new sermon series looking at the Resurrection Appearances as found in Luke 24. The first people to see that the tomb was empty were the women who took the spices that they had prepared to embalm the body of their beloved Jesus.

But to their astonishment the tomb was empty – He Is Risen!

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Sunday 19 April

The words of our opening piece this morning are no doubt thoughts that went through the minds of the women that special morning and may be of encouragement to us today, as we continue to experience days of isolation.

“Lord, there are times when the questions run fast – times when I fear that my faith may not last. Help me, support me, Lord, help me get through. Lead me through darkness till light shines anew.”

Prelude on ‘Lavenham’ – International Staff Band

Other songs / music that we would have featured this morning include:

Drenched in Love – A new song by Bethel Music & Daniel Bashta

Living Hope  – Phil Wickham

Still – International Staff Band

My Redeemer Lives – Hillsong

God’s Not Dead (Like a Lion) – Newsboys 

Scripture Reading by way of ‘The Resurrection’ (A Children’s Story) which shows the resurrection appearances that can be found throughout all four gospel accounts.

 

 

Message: He is Risen – Week 1: The Women at the Tomb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Response Song: O Come to the Altar – Elevation Worship     

Closing Song: And Can It Be – Stuart Townend

Spend the next few moments in prayer as part of the General’s International Day of Prayer for Covid-19 checking out the suggestions that have been put together to guide you, if you are not sure where to begin.

 

Annette & I hope that you have enjoyed this time of worship with us today and may God bless you each as you go about your week.

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