Sunday Focus

23rd November 2025

 
Welcome to this weeks Sunday Focus, we pray you will be blessed.

 

Hymn - O worship the King

 

Song - King of Kings, Majesty

 

Eternal Father, whose Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaven that he might rule over all things as Lord and King: keep the Church in the unity of the Spirit and in the bond of peace, and bring the whole created order to worship at his feet; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AMEN.

  Song -  In The Darkness

 

Colossians 1:11-20

11May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully 12giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. 13He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

The Supremacy of Christ

15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; 16for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him. 17He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. 19For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross.

Song -  The King of Love is my Delight

 

Almighty God, your son Jesus is King of Kings, Lord of Lords and the Saviour of the human race; look down upon us, your people, as we bring our intercessions before you. We strive towards being more closely united with Jesus in all we do and say. Search the heart of each one of us today as we seek to serve him.

Creator God, we pray for your world where many have not heard of you and of your son, but also where many have rejected you. We pray that Jesus will be King of all, not just the faithful who serve him now, but all who will turn to him as their Lord and King.

Father God, we pray for all the nations of the world. Help us to work together so that truth and justice, harmony and fairness may flourish among us.  Encourage all the leaders of the nations to serve their people following Christ’s example, constantly seeking the common good for all.  

Loving God, we pray for all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit.  We pray that they will know your presence with them and the power of Christ the King bringing them peace and healing.  We pray too for all who are caring for them. Bring them the hope and encouragement they need.  

We prayer for the Parish  churches of Coldstream and Duns as we wait for new ministers. Help us to be patient, and we pray that you would bring the right people for our parishes. 

Lord God, we give thanks for all you do in our lives.  At the end of this church year, we thank you for prayers answered, blessings received and grace shared.  We ask that you continue to use us and our prayers to make a difference in the lives of the people we meet, know and love.

Amen

 

The Lord's 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 for ever.
Amen. 

 

 

Hymn -  Hear the call of the kingdom

 

 

The peace of God which surpasses all understanding,
keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge of God
and of his true Son, Christ Jesus our Lord;
And the blessing of the fullness of God,
Father, Son and Holy, Spirit,
will be with you 
today and ever more.
Amen!