Sunday 21st July 2024: Morning Worship
Today’s service was conducted by the minister and included the sacrament of infant baptism when a fourth generation of the same family was brought to the font to be baptised: Maddison Ruggles: and it was with joy that great grandma Pam Western read a beautiful blessing. The recording is introduced by the duty elder, Anne Farrow and other voices you will hear are those of Jenny Powley who reads the Bible lesson from the letter to the Ephesians, and David Leadbeater who devised and reads the prayers of intercession.
Bible Reading: Ephesians 2: 11- 22
Music by the choir:
Introit: “Sanctus” setting by Basil Harwood
Anthem: “Jesu , Joy of Man’s Desiring” words: Martin Jahn music: J S Bach
Words and music are reproduced under Immanuel’s copyright licence: CCLI 547036
Saturday 20th July 2024: Garden Party at Immanuel
As part of the Old Town Partnership of Churches, Immanuel is undertaking a project this year to raise funds for two charities based in Swindon.: “Youth for Christ” and ” Street Pastors”. Although most of the funds will be raised via our Harvest Appeal later this year, our hard-working Worship and Outreach committee organised a wonderful Garden Party on the church lawns….a great day ensued when much fun was had by all. And in the end, in excess of £1400 will be heading to the joint funds of the Partnership for the two charities!
Sunday 14th July 2024: Morning Worship
Our service today including communion, was conducted by former minister of Immanuel. Revd Dr Martin Camroux who was visiting with his wife Margaret. The recording is introduced by the duty elder, Liz Gibney, who also devised and reads the prayers of intercession during the service. Other voices you will hear are those of Pam Western who reads the two Old Testament Lessons, and Steve Brain who reads from the Gospel of Luke.
Bible Readings:
Genesis 17: 15 – 19a
Jeremiah 22: 13 – 16
Luke 10: 25 – 37
Music by the Choir
Introit: “Jubilate Deo” setting from Taizé
Anthem: “Ave Verum setting by Sir Edward Elgar
Words and music are reproduced under Immanuel’s copyright licence: CCLI 547036
Sunday 7th July : Morning Worship
We are grateful to Revd Moira Slack of the Christ Church team who led our worship this morning while the minister is away. Other voices you will hear in the recording are those Ceri Bevan who, as duty elder, introduces the recording, Geoff Gleed who adds an additional notice, Jean Batten who reads the Bible Lessons for the day, and Wally Knight who leads the prayers on Intercession.
Bible Readings:
2 Corinthians 12 : 2- 16
Mark 6 : 1 – 13
Music by the choir:
Introit: “What shall our Greeting be?” words: Fred Pratt Green music: John Barnard
Anthem: Psalm 121 music setting by Walford Davies
Words and music are reproduced under Immanuel’s copyright licence: CCLI 547036
Sunday 30th June: Morning Worship
This morning’s service was led by Revd Mark Barrett as the minister was preaching elsewhere in Swindon. The other voice you will hear in the recording is that of Helen Marson who reads the Old Testament Lesson.
We are grateful to Mark Barrett for once again stepping in to take the service for us and also to Shelley Morgan who leads the music during the service.
Note: Geoff and the choir were at our sister church in Highworth.
Bible Reading:
1 Samuel 15: v 34 to 16: v13
Sunday 23rd June: Tea Service
With no morning Service at Immanuel, the decision was taken to encourage members to come along to the afternoon Tea Service at 4.00pm
It was good to see a larger number in attendance at this relaxed, informal gatherimg where we sang a range of lovely hymns with well-known tunes!
It was also the occasion of the 3oth anniversary of Geoff’s ordination and a little presentation was made to mark the day!
Saturday 22nd June: Sing out for Brighter Futures
Now something of an annual event in our church diary, Immanuel was ‘invaded’ by well over twenty choirs who each sang out for 30 minutes throughout the day to raise funds for the Brighter Futures Charity. There was an amazing range of styles, genres and size of choirs – some were small ensembles and some large choral groups. Below are just a few of the pictures taken throught the day.
Sunday June 16th 2024: Morning Worship
The recording of our service today is introduced by church secretary, Don Macarthur, and is led by the minister, Revd Robert Jordan. You will also hear the voices of Eddie Thomas who reads the Bible lesson from the Gospel of Mark, and John Blakesley who devised and reads the prayers of intercession.
Bible Reading: Mark 4 : 26 – 34
Music by the choir:
Introit: verses from Psalm 16: in a setting by E J Hopkins
Anthem: “King of Glory, King of Peace” Words: George Herbert Music: Walford Davies
Words and music are reproduced under Immanuel’s copyright licence: CCLI 547036
Morning Worship: June 9th 2024
The recording of our service today is introduced by Maria Kawonga who was the duty elder . The service is led by the Minister, Revd Robert Jordan and other voices you will hear those of Edith Watson who reads the Bible lesson from the Gospel of Mark and there is a brief comment from Shelley Morgan referring to the music she has played.
In the absence Geoff Gleed who was preaching in Salisbury, there is no choir anthem, but we are grateful to Shelley for stepping in to accompany the hymns and lead the music.
Bible Reading: Mark 2: 23-27 and 3: 1 – 6
Music by the choir:
Introit: “Jesus Stand Among Us” words: William Pennefather music: Friedrich Filitz
Music during communion:
“There is a Green Hill” words: Cecil Frances Alexander music: William Horsley
“When my Love to God Grows Weak” words: J R Wreford music: Orlando Gibbons
Sunday 2nd June 2024: Morning Worship
The recording of our service this morning is introduced by Helen Marson who was the duty elder. The Service is led by the minister and other voices you will hear are those of Mike Gordon who reads the Bible lesson from the Gospel of Mark, and Wally Knight who devised and reads the prayers of intercession. In addition, because the service includes the ordination of two new elders, the church secretary, Don Macarthur, leads the congregation in the responsive version of the Nature, Faith and Order of the United Reformed Church.
Bible Reading: Mark 2: 13 – 22
Music by the choir:
Introit: “Take my Life” words: J.B. Dykes music: Frances R. Havergal
Anthem: “Teach me O Lord” words: from Psalm 119 music: Thomas Attwood
Words and music are reproduced under Immanuel’s copyright licence: CCLI 547036
Elected at the Church Annual General Meeting in April, two new elders were ordained and inducted to the eldership at Immanuel:
Ceri Bevan and Ann Hopkins
Please remember them in your prayers (together with all the elders and ofice-holders at Immanuel) as they carry out their new role. taking on fresh duties.
Sunday 26th May 2024: Morning Worship
Trinity Sunday
The recording of today’s service is introduced by the duty elder, June Smythe. Our worship is led by Revd Mark Barrett and the other voice you will hear is that of Irene Chesterman who reads both Bible lessons from the Book of Acts.
Bible Readings
Acts 6: 1 – 7
Acts 8: 26 – 40
Music by the choir
Introit: “Glory to God” Taizé
Anthem: “Lord Give me Faith” words: John Oxenham Music: Kathleen Robson
Words and music are reproduced under Immanuel’s copyright licence: CCLI 547036
Sunday 19th May 2024: Morning Worship
Pentecost Sunday
Theme: Language barriers – GONE!
Today’s service for Pentecost was conducted by Revd Geoff Gleed who also led the music form the organ console. Other voices you will hear are those of Anne Farrow, duty chaplain, who introduces the recording, Jean Batten who reads the lesson from the book of Acts, Wally knight who devised and reads the prayers of intercession and Don Macarthur who reads both the offertory prayer and benediction.
Bible Reading: Acts 2: 1 – 21
Music by the choir
Introit: “Holy Spirit Hear Us” Words: Wm H Parker Music: Kenneth G Finlay
Anthem: “Come Holy Ghost” Words: John Cosin Music: Thomas Attwood
Words and music are reproduced under Immanuel’s copyright licence: CCLI 547036
Sunday 12th May: Morning Worship
Celebrating Christian Aid
The recording of this morning’s service is introduced by the duty elder, Mike Gordon, and the service is led by the minister, Revd Robert Jordon. The other voice you will hear is that of David Leadbeater who reads the Bible lesson from the Second Letter to the Corinthians.
Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 8: 8 – 15
Music by the choir
Introit: “Christ is the image of the unseen God” Words: Colossians1. 15 – 20 Music: Ian Forrester
Anthem: “Jesu, the very thought of Thee” Words: 12C Latin (Ed. Caswell) Music: Simon Lole
Words and music are reproduced under Immanuel’s copyright licence: CCLI 547036
Sunday 5th May 2024: Morning Worship
Theme: “How we do love one another”
Our service this morning was led by the minister and the recording below is introduced by the duty elder, Liz Gibney whose voice can be heard in the prayers of intercession which she devised. The other voice you will hear is that of Pam Western who reads the Bible Lesson from the Gospel of St John.
Bible Reading:
John 15: 12 – 17
Music by the choir:
Introit: Verses from Psalm 103 Music: H. Walford Davies
Anthem: “The Lord is my Shepherd” (psalm 23) Music: Howard Goodall
Words and music are reproduced under Immanuel’s copyright licence: CCLI 547036