Matins Prayer Guide For Eastertide 2014

MATINS Easter Season – April 19, 2014 through June 8, 2014

Morning Prayer

Commo n Texts Memorization of these texts has historically been a vital part of rehearsing and remembering the faith that all Christians share (in all times and places). These standard texts emphasize the theological foundations of Trinity and Incarnation, the well from which all Christian faith and practice springs.

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again.

He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father.

Through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.

He has spoken through the Prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Gloria Patri Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

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Morning Prayer for Easter 2014

Opening Alleluia! Christ is risen.

The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

If then you have been raised w ith Christ, seek the things that are above, w here Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. (Colossians 3:1) Opening Hymn

Confession Brothers and sisters, w e have come together in the presence of Almighty God, to set forth his praise, to hear his holy Word, and to remember our baptism. And so that w e may prepare ourselves in heart and mind to w orship him, let us pray, and w ith penitent and obedient hearts confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

(Sung Cantor, then all) Jesus, Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us, have mercy on us.

Or Come, oh Redeemer, come, grant us mercy. Come, oh redeemer, come, grant us peace.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.

(Sung by all) Jesus, Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us, have mercy on us.

Or Come, oh Redeemer, come, grant us mercy. Come, oh redeemer, come, grant us peace.

We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

(Sung by all) Jesus, Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us, have mercy on us.

Or Come, oh Redeemer, come, grant us mercy. Come, oh redeemer, come, grant us peace.

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Response and Assurance of Pardon Lord, open our lips.

And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Hear our voice O Lord, according to your faithful love: He has heard our voice and is faithful and just to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Amen.

The Invitatory Come let us sing to the Lord; let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.

For the Lord is a great God, and a great K ing above all gods.

In his hand are the caverns of the earth, and the heights of the hills are his also.

The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands have molded the dry land.

Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, and kneel before the Lord our Maker.

For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand.

Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice! (Psalm 95 – Venite) Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him. Alleluia.

Lectionary Psalm The Readings Old Testament Lesson New Testament Lesson (Please Stand)

Gospel Lesson (a short silence is kept after the reading of the Gospel)

Confession of Faith (Apostles’ Creed or Nicene Creed is said together) The Prayers of the People The Lord be w ith you.

And also with you.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

We have put on Christ. In him we have been baptized. Alleluia! Alleluia!

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Sisters and brothers, our baptism calls us to compassion and mercy on behalf of those in need. We offer our prayers for the church and the w orld.

Show us your mercy, O Lord; And grant us your salvation.

Clothe your ministers w ith righteousness; Let your people sing with joy.

Give peace, O Lord, in all the w orld; For only in you can we live in safety.

Lord, keep this nation under your care; And guide us in the way of justice and truth.

Let your w ay be know n upon earth; Your saving health among all nations.

Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten; Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

Create in us clean hearts, O God; And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

Intercessions (Spontaneous prayers and say “out loud” the names of those who come to mind that you would like to bring before God.)

-We pray for the people of...(countries or regions) -We pray for our sisters and brothers...(churches) -We pray for friends, relatives, and neighbors -We pray for the day and its tasks, individuals in need, the world and its needs, and for the Church and her life To God be all honor and glory, dominion and pow er, now and forever, through Jesus Christ our Lord, in w hose name w e are bold to pray: The Lord’s Prayer (Standing together and holding hands) Benediction Go forth in joy to love and serve God in all that you do.

We are sent in the name of the risen Christ.

Let us bless our Lord.

Thanks be to God. Alleluia!

Closing Hymn

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