Rev'd. Dr. Israel Selvanayagam

Amazing grace (how sweet the sound)

That saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found,

Was blind, but now I see.

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,

And grace my fears relieved.

How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares

I have already come.

God's grace has brought me safe thus far,

And he will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me,

His word my hope secures;

He will my shield and portion be

As long as life endures.

And, when this heart and flesh shall fail,

And mortal life shall cease,

I shall possess within the veil

A life of joy and peace.

John 14: v 1 - 6 and 27. Read by Rev'd. Canon Richard Bollard

By Rev'd. Canon Richard Bollard

Jesus, we look to thee,

Thy promised presence claim;

Thou in the midst of us shalt be,

Assembled in thy name.

Thy name salvation is,

Which here we come to prove;

Thy name is life and health and peace

And everlasting love.

We meet, the grace to take

Which thou hast freely given;

We meet on earth for thy dear sake,

That we may meet in heaven.

Present we know thou art,

But O thyself reveal!

Now, Lord, let every bounding heart

The mighty comfort feel.

O may thy quickening voice

The death of sin remove;

And bid our inmost souls rejoice

In hope of perfect love!

By Rev'd. Ros Murphy

Led by Rev'd Canon Richard Bollard

Response:

Lord in your mercy

Hear our prayer

Our Father in heaven

hallowed be your name,

your kingdom come,

your will be done,

on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins

as we forgive those who sin against us.

Lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours

now and forever.

Amen.

The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want;

He makes me lie in pastures green.

He leads me by the still, still waters,

His goodness restores my soul.

And I will trust in You alone,

And I will trust in You alone,

For Your endless mercy follows me,

Your goodness will lead me home.

He guides my ways in righteousness,

And He anoints my head with oil,

And my cup, it overflows with joy,

I feast on His pure delights.

And though I walk the darkest path,

I will not fear the evil one,

For You are with me, and Your rod and staff

Are the comfort I need to know.

Romans 8: v 28, 31b - 35 and 37 - 39. Read by Mrs Penny Saunders

Video of the Bishop of Central Tanzania,

The Rt. Rev'd. Dickson Chilongani

Recording of Mr Sylivanus Hosea

Former Headteacher of Buigiri School for the Blind

By Bishop Catherine Roskam

Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,

when the clouds unfold their wings of strife?

When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,

will your anchor drift, or firm remain?

We have an anchor that keeps the soul

steadfast and sure while the billows roll;

fastened to the rock which cannot move,

grounded firm and deep in the saviour's love.

Will your anchor hold in the straits of fear,

when the breakers roar and the reef is near?

While the surges rave, and the wild winds blow,

shall the angry waves then your barque o'erflow?

Will your anchor hold in the floods of death,

when the waters cold chill your latest breath?

On the rising tide you can never fail,

while your anchor holds within the veil.

Will your eyes behold through the morning light,

the city of gold and the harbour bright?

will you anchor safe by the heavenly shore,

when life's storms are past for evermore?

Led by Rev'd. Dr. Israel Selvanayagam

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