Hello and Welcome to St John the Baptist. Just So you Know…………. The words and hymns will be on the screens at the front of church but can also be followed using this book together with a hymn book if this is your preference If you need a larger print service or hymn book then please ask at the back of church. We also have service books printed on different coloured paper if would find them easier to read. Again if you need one of these ask at the back of church. If you need the toilet then there is one at the back of church We have a loop system, so if you have a hearing aid please put it to the T-posiition We would love it if you stayed for refreshments. Drinks are brought to the pews, after the service. Tea, Coffee and Squash are usually available. Our hymn book also contain the bible readings, so the hymns don’t actually start until have way through the book. If required, a first aid kit can be found in the kitchen area at the back of church. If there is a need to evacuate the church for any reason, then this will be announced verbally and with a large sign. The assembly point is the War Memorial between the Churchyard and the Car Park.
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Jesus in the midst of us, filling us with joy, giving us the life which nothing can destroy. © Janet Morley (Tune: Glenfinlas) from Candles and Confiers Wild Goose Publications Reading At the end of the reading the reader will say Your word is a lantern to my feet and a light upon our path. We meet in the presence of God who knows our needs, hears our cries, feels our pain, and heals our wounds. Come and light the candles on the Advent ring, scattering the darkness till the world shall sing. We are all God’s people, waiting in this place, hoping that in Jesus we shall see God’s face. Prophet voices speaking clear, like a burning flame, making sure our world will never be the same. John the Baptist telling us God wants to forgive, calling us to change the way we work and live. Mary, full of courage, echoing God’s yes, going on the journey God will greatly bless.
Lift up your heads to the coming King; Bow before Him and adore Him, sing To His majesty, let your praises be Pure and holy, giving glory To the King of kings. Steven Fry. © 1974 BMG Songs Inc/ Birdwing Music/EMI Christian Music Publishing/ Adm. by CopyCare. Reading Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to N. Glory to you, O Lord. At the end This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
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We say together in faith Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty, who was, and is, and is to come. We believe in God the Father, who created all things: for by his will they were created and have their being. We believe in God the Son, who was slain: for with his blood, he purchased us for God, from every tribe and language, from every people and nation. We believe in God the Holy Spirit: the Spirit and the Bride say, ‘Come!’ Even so come, Lord Jesus! Amen. Lift up your heads to the coming King; Bow before Him and adore Him, sing To His majesty, let your praises be Pure and holy, giving glory To the King of kings. When the Lord comes he will bring to light things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Therefore in the light of Christ let us confess our sins. Lord have Mercy on us, Hear us when we pray; Lord have Mercy on us, Take our sin away.
Christ have Mercy on us Hear us when we pray; Christ have Mercy on us Take our sin away. Lord have Mercy on us, Hear us when we pray; Lord have Mercy on us, Take our sin away. Words by Michael Forster Copyright 1995 Kevin Mayhew Ltd The Lord enrich you with his grace, and nourish you with his blessing; the Lord defend you in trouble and keep you from all evil; the Lord accept your prayers, and absolve you from your offences, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Amen. Lift up your heads to the coming King; Bow before Him and adore Him, sing To His majesty, let your praises be Pure and holy, giving glory To the King of kings. In joyful expectation of his coming to our aid we pray to Jesus. Come to your Church as Lord and Judge. We pray for ... Help us to live in the light of your coming and give us a longing for your Kingdom. Maranatha: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Come to your world as King of the nations. We pray for ... Before you rulers will stand in silence. Maranatha: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
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Come to the suffering as Saviour and Comforter. We pray for ... Break in to our lives where we struggle with sickness and distress, and set us free to serve you for ever. Maranatha: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Come to us as shepherd and guardian of our souls. We remember… Give us with all the faithful departed a share in your victory over evil and death. Maranatha: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Come from heaven Lord Jesus with power and great glory. Lift us up to meet you, that with (N and) all your saints and angels we may live and reign with you in your new creation. Maranatha: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus Silence Come, Lord Jesus, do not delay, give new courage to your people who trust in your love. By your coming, raise us to share in the joy of your kingdom on earth as in heaven, where you live and reign with the Father and the Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen. The Collect The Collect is said, and all respond Amen. Lift up your heads to the coming King; Bow before Him and adore Him, sing To His majesty, let your praises be Pure and holy, giving glory To the King of kings.
The Peace Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest. The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you. A Collection is taken while we prepare for Holy Communion As the grain once scattered in the fields and the grapes once dispersed on the hillside are now reunited on this table in bread and wine, so, Lord, may your whole Church soon be gathered together from the corners of the earth into your kingdom. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The Lord be with you And also with you Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God It is right to give him thanks and praise. It is right to praise you, Father, Lord of all creation; in your love you made us for yourself. When we turned away you did not reject us, but came to meet us in your Son. You embraced us as your children and welcomed us to sit and eat with you.
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In Christ you shared our life that we might live in him and he in us. He opened his arms of love upon the cross and made for all the perfect sacrifice for sin. On the night he was betrayed at upper with his friends he took bread, and gave you thanks; he broke it and gave it to them, saying :Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me. Father, we do this in remembrance of him: his body is the bread of life. At the end of supper, taking the cup of wine, he gave you thanks, and said: Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins; do this in remembrance of me. Father, we do this in remembrance of him: his blood is shed for all. As we proclaim his death and celebrate his rising in glory ,send your Holy Spirit that this bread and this wine may be to us the body and blood of your dear Son. As we eat and drink these holy gifts make us one in Christ, our risen Lord. With your whole Church throughout the world we offer you this sacrifice of praise and lift our voice to join the eternal song of heaven:
Holy, holy, holy the Lord, God of endless power and might, the earth, the heav’ns are full of your love. Sing hosanna! Glory to God! Blest is he, the one who is sent In the name of God the Most High. O Holy, holy, holy our Lord! Sing hosanna! Glory to God! Words by Michael Forster to tune Scarborough Fair arranged by Colin Hand. Copyright 1995 Kevin Mayhew Ltd 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 We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread. Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant us peace.
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Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Blessed are those who are called to his supper. Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word, and I shall be healed. All are invited to receive communion. If you do not wish to receive communion but would like a blessing please bring this book with you so that we know. May we who share Christ’s body live his risen life; we who drink his cup bring life to others; we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world. Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us, so we and all your children shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise your name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Final
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Christ the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you, scatter the darkness from before your path, and make you ready to meet him when he comes in glory; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen. As we await our coming Saviour, go in peace to love and serve the Lord In the name of Christ. Amen.
CHRISTMAS Opening
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Christ is the light of the world! Praise to Christ our light Christ has brought us out of darkness; To live in his marvellous light. God shines in our hearts; Praise to Christ our light! Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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The Advent Candles are lit Blessed are you, Sovereign Lord, King of Peace: to you be praise and glory for ever! The new light of your incarnate word gives gladness in our sorrow, and a presence in our isolation. Fill our lives with your light, until they overflow with gladness and praise. Blessed be God for ever. Christ the Light of the World Has come to dispel the darkness of our hearts. In his light let us examine ourselves. And confess our sins. Lord of grace and truth, we confess our unworthiness. To stand in your presence as your children. We have sinned. Forgive and heal us Mary accepted your call to be the mother of Jesus. Forgive our disobedience to your will. We have sinned. Forgive and heal us. Your Son our Saviour was born in poverty. Forgive our greed and rejection of your ways. We have sinned. Forgive and heal us. The shepherds left their flocks, to go to Bethlehem. Forgive our self interest and lack of vision. We have sinned. Forgive and heal us. The wise men followed the star to find Jesus the King. Forgive our reluctance to seek you. We have sinned. Forgive and heal us.
May the God of all healing and forgiveness draw you to himself, That you may behold the glory of his Son, the word made flesh, and be cleansed from all your sins through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Glory be to God in heaven, songs of joy and peace we bring, thankful hearts and voices raising, to creation’s Lord we sing: Lord, we thank you, Lord, we bless you, glory be to God our King. glory be to God our King Lamb of God who on your shoulders, bore the load of this world’s sin, only Son of God the Father, you have brought us peace within: Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, now your glorious reign begin. now your glorious reign begin. You, O Son of God, are holy, you we praise with one accord; none in heaven or earth is like you, only you are Christ the Lord with the Father, and the Spirit, ever worshipped and adored. ever worshipped and adored. Words by Edwin le Grice to the the tune of Cwm Rhondda 1991 Kevin Mayhew The Collect The Collect is said, and all respond Amen.
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Readings At the end of the reading the reader will say This is the word of the
Lord. Thanks be to God. Gradual
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Gospel Reading Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to N. Glory to you, O Lord. At the end This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon
Let us affirm our faith in Jesus Christ the Son of God. Allthough he was divine, he did not cling to equality with God, but made himself nothing. Taking the form of a slave, he was born in human likeness. He humbled himself and was obedient to death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God has raised him on high, and given him the name above every name: that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, and every voice proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Amen. cf Philippians 2.6-11
Christ born for us, Son of God given for us: help us to know you, to worship and to serve you ... Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer. Wonderful counsellor, you order all things with your wisdom: help the church to reveal the mystery of your love and fill her with the Spirit of truth… Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer. Mighty God, the government is on your shoulders: guide the leaders of the nations and bring in your kingdom of justice and righteousness... Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer. Everlasting father, you call us to live together in unity: protect by your mercy all your children, bless our families and renew our communities... Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer. Prince of peace, you bring reconciliation through the cross: by your healing power give to all who suffer… your gift of wholeness and peace. Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Father, full of the Spirit, hear our prayer, receive our praises, fill our lives. Amen.
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The Peace Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given and his name is called the Price of Peace. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. A Collection is taken while we prepare for Holy Communion
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The free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. By his mercy we present our whole lives to God as a living
The Lord is here. His Spirit is with us. Lift up your hearts We lift them to the Lord Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. Father we give you thanks and praise for Jesus Christ our Lord, He was the word before all creation.Through him all things came to be; Not one thing has its being but through him. Jesus the Light of the World. We worship and adore you. His life is the light that shines in the dark; A light that darkness cannot overpower. Jesus, Light of the world. We worship and adore you.
He came to his own and they did not accept him, But to all who accept him He gives power to become the children of God. Jesus, Light of the world We worship and adore you. The word was made flesh and lives among us, And we have seen his glory, As the only Son of the Father, Full of grace and truth, Jesus, Light of the world. We worship and adore you. To him be all praise and glory. We join with all the heavenly host singing: Holy, most holy, all holy the Lord, God of all power and might; Heaven and earth with your glory
abound, Wrapped in eternal light.
Blessed is he, he who has come, Come in the Father’s name, Servant and Lord, Saviour and Judge, Making his royal claim. Holy, most holy, all holy the Lord, God of all power and might, Now with hosannas and jubilant praise, Earth and the heavens unite Words by Michael Forster to tune Skye Boat arranged by Colin Hand. Copyright 1995 Kevin Mayhew Ltd
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And so, Father, calling to mind his death on the cross, his perfect sacrifice made once for the sins of the whole world; rejoicing in his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension, and looking for his coming in glory, we celebrate this memorial of our redemption.
Lord, you are holy indeed, the source of all holiness; grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit, and according to your holy will, these gifts of bread and wine may be to us the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ; Who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread and gave you thanks; he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me. In the same way, after supper he took the cup and gave you thanks; he gave it to them, saying: Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died: Christ is risen: Christ will come again.
As we offer you this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, we bring before you this bread and this cup and we thank you for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you. Send the Holy Spirit on your people and gather into one in your kingdom all who share this one bread and one cup, so that we, in the company of St John the Baptist and St Katherine and all the saints, may praise and glorify you for ever, through Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever. Amen. 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.
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Prayer after Communion Silence is kept.
We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread. Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant us peace. Draw near with faith. Receive the body of our Lord Jesus Christ which he gave for you and his blood which he shed for you. Eat and drink in remembrance that he died for you And feed on him in your hearts By faith with thanksgiving. All are invited to receive communion. If you do not wish to receive communion but would like a blessing please bring this book with you so that we know.
God our Father whose word has come among us in the Holy Child of Bethlehem; may the light of faith illumine our hearts and shine in our words and deeds; through him who is Christ the Lord. Amen Final
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The people who walked In darkness have seen the light. For to us a child is born To us a Son is given His name will be called, wonderful, counsellor, might God. The everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Glory to God in the highest, And peace to his people on earth. And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always. Amen Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen
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For behaving just as we wish, without thinking of you; Father, forgive us: save us and help us. For failing you by what we do, and think and say; Father, forgive us: save us and help us.
Let everything be said and done in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God through Jesus Christ. Sing psalms, hymns and sacred songs: let us sing to God with thankful hearts. Open our lips, Lord: and we shall praise your name. Opening
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Lord, direct our thoughts, and teach us to pray. Lift up our hearts to worship you in spirit and in truth, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. God our Father, we come to you in sorrow for our sins. For turning away from you, and ignoring your will for our lives; Father, forgive us: save us and help us.
For letting ourselves be drawn away from you by temptations in the world about us; Father, forgive us: save us and help us. For living as if we were ashamed to belong to your Son; Father, forgive us: save us and help us. The almighty and merciful Lord grant you pardon and forgiveness of all your sins, time for amendment of life, and the grace and strength of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Glory to God, glory to God, glory in the highest! Glory to God, glory to God, glory in the highest! To God be glory forever! To God be glory forever! Refrain: Alleluia, Amen! Alleluia, Amen! Alleluia, Amen!
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Glory to God, glory to God, glory to Christ Jesus! Glory to God, glory to God, glory to Christ Jesus! To God be glory forever! To God be glory forever! (Refrain) Glory to God, glory to God, glory to the Spirit! Glory to God, glory to God, glory to the Spirit! To God be glory forever! To God be glory forever! (Refrain) Traditional Peruvian Gloria The Collect The Collect is said, and all respond Amen. Readings At the end of each reading the reader will say This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Behold the Lamb of God Behold the Lamb of God Who take away the sins The sins of the World Gospel Reading Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to N. Glory to you, O Lord. At the end This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon We proclaim the Church’s faith in Jesus Christ. We believe and declare that our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is both divine and human. God, of the being of the Father, the only Son from before time began; human from the being of his mother, born in the world; fully God and fully human; human in both mind and body. As God he is equal to the Father, as human he is less than the Father. Although he is both divine and human he is not two beings but one Christ. One, not by turning God into flesh, but by taking humanity into God; truly one, not by mixing humanity with Godhead, but by being one person. For as mind and body form one human being, so the one Christ is both divine and human. The Word became flesh and lived among us; we have seen his glory, the glory of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Behold the Lamb of God Behold the Lamb of God Who take away the sins The sins of the World John Bell © 1998 WGRG, Iona Community
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Let us worship the Saviour with joy and make our prayer to our heavenly Father.
The Magi came from the east to worship your Son: Father, grant to Christians everywhere the spirit of adoration ... Lord of glory, hear our prayer. The infant Christ received gifts of gold, incense and myrrh: Father, accept the offering of our hearts and minds at the beginning of this year ... Lord of glory, hear our prayer. The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ: Father, grant an abundance of peace to your world ... Lord of glory, hear our prayer. The Holy Family lived in exile and in the shadow of death: Father, look in mercy on all who are poor and powerless, and all who suffer ... Lord of glory, hear our prayer. Your Son shared the life of his home and family at Nazareth: Father, protect in your love our neighbours, our families and this community of which we are part Lord of glory, hear our prayer. Father, we rejoice in our fellowship with the shepherds, the angels, the Magi, the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and all the faithful departed. In your unfailing love for us and for all people hear and answer our prayers through your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Behold the Lamb of God Behold the Lamb of God Who take away the sins The sins of the World The Peace Christ came and proclaimed the gospel, peace to those who are far off and peace to those who are near. The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you. Let us offer one another a sign of peace. A Collection is taken while we prepare for Holy Communion Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation; through your goodness we have this money to offer, the fruit of our labour and of the skills you have given us. Take us and our possessions to do your work in the world. Blessed be God for ever. The Lord be with you And also with you Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God It is right to give him thanks and praise. It is right to praise you, Father, Lord of all creation; in your love you made us for yourself. When we turned away you did not reject us, but came to meet us in your Son. You embraced us as your children and welcomed us to sit and eat with you.
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In Christ you shared our life that we might live in him and he in us. He opened his arms of love upon the cross and made for all the perfect sacrifice for sin. On the night he was betrayed, at supper with his friends he took bread, and gave you thanks; he broke it and gave it to them, saying :Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me. Father, we do this in remembrance of him: his body is the bread of life. At the end of supper, taking the cup of wine, he gave you thanks, and said: Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins; do this in remembrance of me. Father, we do this in remembrance of him: his blood is shed for all. As we proclaim his death and celebrate his rising in glory ,send your Holy Spirit that this bread and this wine may be to us the body and blood of your dear Son. As we eat and drink these holy gifts make us one in Christ, our risen Lord. With your whole Church throughout the world we offer you this sacrifice of praise and lift our voice to join the eternal song of heaven: Holy, holy, holy the Lord, God of endless power and might, the earth, the heav’ns are full of your love. Sing hosanna! Glory to God!
Blest is he, the one who is sent In the name of God the Most High. O Holy, holy, holy our Lord! Sing hosanna! Glory to God! Words by Michael Forster to tune Scarborough Fair arranged by Colin Hand. Copyright 1995 Kevin Mayhew Ltd 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 We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread. Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant us peace. God’s holy gifts For God’s holy people Jesus Christ is holy Jesus Christ is Lord, To the glory of God the Father All are invited to receive communion. If you do not wish to receive communion but would like a blessing please bring this book with you so that we know.
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Prayer after Communion Silence is kept. You have opened to us the Scriptures, O Christ, and you have made yourself known in the breaking of the bread. Abide with us, we pray, that, blessed by your royal presence, we may walk with you all the days of our life, and at its end behold you in the glory of the eternal Trinity, one God for ever and ever. Amen. Final
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May God the Father, who led the wise men by the shining of a star to find the Christ, the Light from Light,lead you in your pilgrimage to find the Lord. Amen. May God who has brought us out of darkness give us a place with the saints in light in the kingdom of his Son. Amen. May the light of the glorious gospel of Christ shine in your hearts and transform your lives, to bring his light to others.Amen. And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always. Amen Glory to God, whose power, at work among us, can do infinitely more than all we can ask or conceive; to him be glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen
Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you and also with you. Faithful one, whose word is life: come with saving power to free our praise, inspire our prayer and shape our lives for the kingdom of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Surely he has borne our griefs; he has carried our sorrows. Surely he has borne our griefs; he has carried our sorrows. He was despised, he was rejected; a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Surely he has borne our griefs; he has carried our sorrows. He was pierced for our sins, bruised for no fault but ours. Surely he has borne our griefs; he has carried our sorrows. His punishment has bought our peace, and by his wounds we are healed. Surely he has borne our griefs; he has carried our sorrows.
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We had all strayed like sheep, but the Lord has laid on him the guilt of us all. Surely he has borne our griefs; he has carried our sorrows. cf Isaiah 53 Opening Hymn
Reading At the end of the reading the reader will say This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Lord, where have we left you? Somewhere far away, Remote and in the manger, A stranger, still in hay? J Bell G Maule © 1998 WGRG, Iona Community Gospel Reading Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to N. Glory to you, O Lord. At the end This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon
We believe in God the Father, God almighty, by whose plan earth and heaven sprang to being, all created things began. We believe in Christ the Saviour, Son of God in human frame, virgin-born, the child of Mary upon whom the Spirit came. Christ, who on the cross forsaken, like a lamb to slaughter led, suffered under Pontius Pilate, he descended to the dead. We believe in Jesus risen, heaven’s king to rule and reign, to the Father’s side ascended till as judge he comes again. We believe in God the Spirit; in one Church, below, above: saints of God in one communion, one in holiness and love. So by faith, our sins forgiven, Christ our Saviour, Lord and friend, we shall rise with him in glory to the life that knows no end Lord, where have we left you? Somewhere lost to light, Submerged in doubt or dreaming, And seeming out of sight.
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'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty.' We long for the fire of God's cleansing to touch our unclean lips, for our guilt to be removed and our sin wiped out. So we meet Father, Son and Holy Spirit with repentance in our hearts. cf Isaiah 6 and Revelation 4 Lord, where have we left you? Somewhere all can view, Well polished and presented, Undented and untrue? Lord Jesus Christ, we confess we have failed you as did your first disciples. We ask for your mercy and your help. Our selfishness betrays you: Lord, forgive us. Christ have mercy. We fail to share the pain of your suffering: Lord, forgive us. Christ have mercy. We run away from those who abuse you: Lord, forgive us. Christ have mercy. We are afraid of being known to belong to you: Lord, forgive us. Christ have mercy.
The Lord enrich you with his grace, and nourish you with his blessing; the Lord defend you in trouble and keep you from all evil; the Lord accept your prayers, and absolve you from your offences, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Amen. Lord, where have we left you? Somewhere out of range? Divorced from thoughts that matter, That shatter, cheat or change? We pray to the Lord for the courage to give ourselves to him this Lent. Lord, meet us in the silence. Give us strength and hear our prayer. Give us the courage to look beyond ourselves to mission in your world. We pray for our bishops and … Lord, meet us in the silence. Give us strength and hear our prayer. Give us the courage to give up war, bitterness and hatred, and to seek peace. We pray for… Lord, meet us in the silence. Give us strength and hear our prayer. Give us the courage to give up quarrels, strife and jealousy in our families, neighbourhoods and communities. We pray for… Lord, meet us in the silence. Give us strength and hear our prayer.
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Give us the courage to live for others, giving time, care and comfort to the sick and those in need. We pray for… Lord, meet us in the silence. Give us strength and hear our prayer. Give us the courage to give up our fear of death and to rejoice with those who have died in faith. Especially we hold … in our minds.
Lord, meet us in the silence. Give us strength and hear our prayer, here and in eternity. Amen. Lord, you never leave us, Though you're left behind, To where you call and need us, Now lead us and our kind. The Peace Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us access to his grace. cf Romans 5.1 The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you. Let us offer one another a sign of peace A Collection is taken while we prepare for Holy Communion
Yours, Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the splendour, and the majesty; for everything in heaven and on earth is yours. All things come from you, and of your own do we give you. The Lord be with you and also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give thanks and praise. It is right to praise you, Father, Lord of all creation; in your love you made us for yourself. When we turned away you did not reject us, but came to meet us in your Son. You embraced us as your children and welcomed us to sit and eat with you. In Christ you shared our life that we might live in him and he in us. He opened his arms of love upon the cross and made for all the perfect sacrifice for sin. On the night he was betrayed, at supper with his friends he took bread, and gave you thanks; he broke it and gave it to them, saying Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me. Father, we do this in remembrance of him: his body is the bread of life.
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At the end of supper, taking the cup of wine, he gave you thanks, and said: Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins; do this in remembrance of me. Father, we do this in remembrance of him: his blood is shed for all. As we proclaim his death and celebrate his rising in glory ,send your Holy Spirit that this bread and this wine may be to us the body and blood of your dear Son. As we eat and drink these holy gifts make us one in Christ, our risen Lord. With your whole Church throughout the world we offer you this sacrifice of praise and lift our voice to join the eternal song of heaven:
Holy, most holy, all holy the Lord, In power and wisdom, forever adored. The earth and the heavens are full of your love, Our joyful hosannas re-echo above. Blessed, most blessed, all blessed is he, Whose life makes us whole, and whose death sets us free. Who comes in the name of the father of light, Let endless hosannas resound in the height. Tune of be thou my Vision Michael Forster, Kevin Mayhew 1993
Breaking Bread and Sharing in communion Jesus taught us to call God our Father, so we have the courage to say: 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. We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread. O lamb of God come cleanse our hearts and take our sins away. O lamb of God your grace impart, and let our guilty fear depart, Have mercy, lord we pray, Have mercy lord we pray. O lamb of God, our lives restore, Our guilty souls release, Into our lives your spirit pour And let us live for ever more, In perfect heavenly peace, In perfect heavenly peace. Tune of Dear Lord and Father of Mankind Michael Forster, Kevin Mayhew 1999
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Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Blessed are those who are called to his supper. Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word, and I shall be healed. All are invited to receive communion. If you do not wish to receive communion but would like a blessing please bring this book with you so that we know. Prayer after Communion Silence is kept.
Father of all, we give you thanks and praise, that when we were still far off you met us in your Son and brought us home. Dying and living, he declared your love, gave us grace, and opened the gate of glory. May we who share Christ’s body live his risen life; we who drink his cup bring life to others; we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world. Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us, so we and all your children shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise your name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Final
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May God the Father, who does not despise the broken spirit, give to you a contrite heart. Amen. May Christ, who bore our sins in his body on the tree, heal you by his wounds. Amen. May the Holy Spirit, who leads us into all truth, speak to you words of pardon and peace. Amen. cf Psalm 51; Isaiah 53 And the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen.
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We give you thanks and praise for the Gospel we have received. Christ died for our sins. Alleluia! He is risen indeed. Alleluia! Death comes to all through Adam, and sin reigns for a time. New life without end comes through Christ, and he reigns for ever. Alleluia! He is risen indeed. Alleluia! Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting? Death is swallowed up in victory, the victory you give us in Christ. Alleluia! He is risen indeed. Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia. Opening
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Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden : cleanse the thoughts of our hearts, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Christ our passover lamb has been sacrificed for us. Let us therefore rejoice by putting away all malice and evil and confessing our sins with a sincere and true heart. Jesus Christ, risen master and triumphant Lord, We come to you in sorrow for our sins, And confess to you our weakness and unbelief. Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we have sinned against you and against our neighbour in thought and word and deed, through negligence, through weakness, through our own deliberate fault. We are truly sorry and repent of all our sins. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, who died for us, forgive us all that is past and grant that we may serve you in newness of life to the glory of your name. Amen.
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May the God of love and power forgive you and free you from your sins, heal and strengthen you by his Spirit and raise you to new life in Christ our Lord Amen. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. The Collect The Collect is said, and all respond Amen.
Readings At the end of each reading the reader will say This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Hymn Gospel Reading Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to N. Glory to you, O Lord. At the end This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon 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, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and was made man.
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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, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who 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. We pray to Jesus who is present with us to eternity. Jesus, light of the world, bring the light and peace of your Gospel to the nations ... Jesus, Lord of life, in your mercy, hear us.
Jesus, bread of life, give food to the hungry ... and nourish us all with your word. Jesus, Lord of life, in your mercy, hear us. Jesus, our way, our truth, our life, be with us and all who follow you in the way ... deepen our appreciation of your truth, and fill us with your life. Jesus, Lord of life, in your mercy, hear us. Jesus, Good Shepherd who gave your life for the sheep, recover the straggler, bind up the injured, strengthen the sick and lead the healthy and strong to new pastures. Jesus, Lord of life, in your mercy, hear us. Jesus, the resurrection and the life, we give you thanks for all who have lived and believed in you ... raise us with them to eternal life. Jesus, Lord of life, in your mercy, hear us, accept our prayers, and be with us always. Amen. The Peace The two disciples told what had happened on the road to Emmaus, and how Jesus had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread. Alleluia! The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you. Let us offer one another a sign of peace.
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A Collection is taken while we prepare for Holy Communion Yours, Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the splendour, and the majesty; for everything in heaven and on earth is yours. All things come from you, and of your own do we give you. The Lord be with you and also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give thanks and praise. It is right to praise you, Father, Lord of all creation; in your love you made us for yourself. When we turned away you did not reject us, but came to meet us in your Son. You embraced us as your children and welcomed us to sit and eat with you. In Christ you shared our life that we might live in him and he in us. He opened his arms of love upon the cross and made for all the perfect sacrifice for sin.
On the night he was betrayed, at supper with his friends he took bread, and gave you thanks; he broke it and gave it to them, saying Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me. Father, we do this in remembrance of him: his body is the bread of life. At the end of supper, taking the cup of wine, he gave you thanks, and said: Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins; do this in remembrance of me. Father, we do this in remembrance of him: his blood is shed for all. As we proclaim his death and celebrate his rising in glory ,send your Holy Spirit that this bread and this wine may be to us the body and blood of your dear Son. As we eat and drink these holy gifts make us one in Christ, our risen Lord. We have been crucified with Christ, and live his risen life, to praise you for ever with angels and archangels. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
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As our Saviour taught us, so we pray 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. We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread. Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant us peace. Draw near with faith. Receive the body of our Lord Jesus Christ which he gave for you, and his blood which he shed for you. Eat and drink in remembrance that he died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving.
All are invited to receive communion. If you do not wish to receive communion but would like a blessing please bring this book with you so that we know. Prayer after Communion Silence is kept. Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Through him we offer you our souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory.Amen. Final
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The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the eternal covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing … He is not here. He is risen. Go in his peace. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Alleluia. Christ our passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
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Jesus said, 'Before you offer your gift, go and be reconciled.' As sisters and brothers in God's family, we come together to ask our Father for forgiveness. You made us to be one family, yet we have divided humanity. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
ORDINARY TIME Praise God! For the Lord our God the almighty reigns! Let us rejoice and be glad and give him the glory. Happy are those who have been invited to the wedding-feast of the Lamb. Amen. Praise the Lord! Be with us, Spirit of God; nothing can separate us from your love. Breathe on us, breath of God; fill us with your saving power. Speak in us, wisdom of God; bring strength, healing and peace. Silence is kept. The Lord is here. His Spirit is with us.
Opening Hymn
You were born a Jew to reconcile all people, yet we have brought disharmony amongst races. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. You rejoice in our differences, yet we make them a cause of enmity. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Almighty God, who in Jesus Christ has given us a kingdom that cannot be destroyed, forgive us our sins, open our eyes to God's truth, strengthen us to do God's will and give us the joy of his kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Glory be to God in heaven, songs of joy and peace we bring, thankful hearts and voices raising, to creation’s Lord we sing: Lord, we thank you, Lord, we bless you, glory be to God our King. glory be to God our King
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Lamb of God who on your shoulders, bore the load of this world’s sin, only Son of God the Father, you have brought us peace within: Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, now your glorious reign begin. now your glorious reign begin. You, O Son of God, are holy, you we praise with one accord; none in heaven or earth is like you, only you are Christ the Lord with the Father, and the Spirit, ever worshipped and adored. ever worshipped and adored. Words by Edwin le Grice to the the tune of Cwm Rhondda 1991 Kevin Mayhew The Collect Heavenly Father, you have welcomed us into your kingdom, And your heart’s desire is to draw every human being to yourself. Grant us clear eyes to see people as you see them, Sensitive feet to stand in their shoes, And warm smiles to welcome them in your name. Give us such generous hearts, That our church becomes a foretaste of heaven In the community of your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, Amen. Readings At the end of each reading the reader will say This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gradual Hymn Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to N. Glory to you, O Lord. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon Let us declare our faith in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures; he was buried; he was raised to life on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures; afterwards he appeared to his followers, and to all the apostles: this we have received, and this we believe. Amen. We pray for God’s grace. Lord God, through your grace we are your people: through your Son you have redeemed us; in your Spirit you have made us as your own. We pray for … (new Christians, the Church) Make our hearts respond to your love. Lord, receive our praise and hear our prayer.
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We pray for … (the world, society, the local community) Make our lives bear witness to your glory in the world. Lord, receive our praise and hear our prayer. We pray for … (people in need, Christian service) Make our wills eager to obey, and our hands ready to heal. Lord, receive our praise and hear our prayer. We give thanks for … Make our voices one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Lord of life, hear our prayer, and make us one in heart and mind to serve you with joy for ever. Amen. The Priest introduces the peace Though many, we form one body in Christ. We belong to one another. By God's grace we have different gifts. We will use them in faith. Rejoice in hope, stand firm in trouble, be constant in prayer. Filled with his Spirit we will serve the Lord. The peace of God be always with you and also with you. Let us offer one another a sign of peace. A Collection is taken while we prepare for Holy Communion
Great God, you are one God, and you bring together what is scattered and mend what is broken. Unite us with the scattered peoples of the earth that we may be one family of your children. Bind up all our wounds and heal us in spirit, that we may be renewed as disciples of Jesus Christ, our Master and Saviour. The Lord be with you And also with you Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God It is right to give him thanks and praise. Almighty God, good Father to us all, your face is turned towards your world. In love you gave us Jesus your Son to rescue us from sin and death.Your Word goes out to call us home to the city where angels sing your praise. We join with them in heaven’s song: Holy, most holy, all holy the Lord, God of all power and might; Heaven and earth with your glory abound, Wrapped in eternal light. Blessed is he, he who has come, Come in the Father’s name, Servant and Lord, Saviour and Judge, Making his royal claim.
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Holy, most holy, all holy the Lord, God of all power and might, Now with hosannas and jubilant praise, Earth and the heavens unite Words by Michael Forster to tune Skye Boat arranged by Colin Hand. Copyright 1995 Kevin Mayhew Ltd Father of all, we give you thanks for every gift that comes from heaven. To the darkness Jesus came as your light. With signs of faith and words of hope he touched untouchables with love and washed the guilty clean. This is his story. This is our song: Hosanna in the highest. The crowds came out to see your Son, yet at the end they turned on him. On the night he was betrayed he came to table with his friends to celebrate the freedom of your people. This is his story. This is our song: Hosanna in the highest. Jesus blessed you, Father, for the food; he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and said: This is my body, given for you all. Jesus then gave thanks for the wine; he took the cup, gave it and said: This is my blood, shed for you all for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in remembrance of me. This is our story. This is our song: Hosanna in the highest.
Therefore, Father, with this bread and this cup we celebrate the cross on which he died to set us free. Defying death he rose again and is alive with you to plead for us and all the world. This is our story. This is our song: Hosanna in the highest. Send your Spirit on us now that by these gifts we may feed on Christ with opened eyes and hearts on fire. May we and all who share this food offer ourselves to live for you and be welcomed at your feast in heaven where all creation worships you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit: Blessing and honour and glory and power be yours for ever and ever. Amen. Jesus taught us to call God our Father, so in faith and trust we pray: 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. We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread.
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Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us.
CREATIONTIDE
Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant us peace. God’s holy gifts For God’s holy people Jesus Christ is holy Jesus Christ is Lord, To the glory of God the Father All are invited to receive communion. If you do not wish to receive communion but would like a blessing please bring this book with you so that we know. O God, who called all life into being, The Earth, the Sky and the Sea are Yours
Merciful God, you have called us to your table and fed us with the bread of life. Draw us and all people to serve your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Now may the blessing of God the Father, who made from one every nation that occupies the earth; of God the Son who bought us for God from every tribe and language and people and nation; and of God the Spirit who brings us together in unity, be with us and remain with us always.Amen. Go in the peace of Christ. Thanks be to God.
Recessional Hymn
Your presence is all around us, Every Atom is full of your energy
Your Spirit can enliven all who walk the earth, With Her we yearn for justice to be done For creation to be freed from bondage For the hungry to be Fed For captives to be released, For your Kingdom of Peace to Come on Earth Opening
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We confess our sin, and the sins of our society, in the misuse of God’s creation.
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God our Father, we are sorry for the times when we have used your gifts carelessly, and acted ungratefully. Hear our prayer, and in your mercy: forgive us and help us. We enjoy the fruits of the harvest, but sometimes forget that you have given them to us. Father, in your mercy: forgive us and help us. We belong to a people who are full and satisfied, but ignore the cry of the hungry. Father, in your mercy: forgive us and help us. We are thoughtless, and do not care enough for the world you have made. Father, in your mercy: forgive us and help us. We store up goods for ourselves alone, as if there were no God and no heaven. Father, in your mercy: forgive us and help us. May the Father of all mercies cleanse you from your sins, and restore you in his image to the praise and glory of his name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Source of all life, Eternal Now, guardian of all that’s yet to be, maker of all, above, below, great Lord of heaven and earth and sea, from this your feast of love and care
we rise to sing our songs of praise or grace abounding everywhere, for love surrounding all our days. Lord Jesus Christ, Eternal Word cradled in flesh before our sight, bone of our bone, our servant Lord, yet filled with heaven’s all glorious light, from this your feast of love and care we rise to be your body now. In all our living, everywhere, give to us grace to keep our vow. Spirit of God, Eternal Breath, both wind and fire of peace and love, bringer of life, stronger than death, the life in which we daily move, from this your feast of love and care we rise with minds and hearts ablaze to seek your presence everywhere, and find, in all our living, praise. Tune: Jerusalem, Leith Fisher The Collect The Collect is said, and all respond Amen. Readings At the end of each reading the reader will say This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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Wonderful God, Creator. The Whole Earth Declares Your Greatness Your glory glows in the heavens. It is babbled by babies and sung by children. You are safe from all your enemies: those who oppose you are silenced. When I look at the sky which you have made, the moon and the stars that you set in place. Where do human beings fit in the pattern? What are we, that you care for us? You have made us only a little lower than yourself; and crowned us with glory and honour. You share with us responsibility to care for sheep and cattle, wild things, birds and fish, everything that lives in the sea: to work with you, within creation. Wonderful God, Creator. The Whole Earth Declares Your Greatness Psalm 8 Gospel Reading Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to N. Glory to you, O Lord. At the end This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon
We say together in faith Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty, who was, and is, and is to come. We believe in God the Father, who created all things: for by his will they were created and have their being. We believe in God the Son, who was slain: for with his blood, he purchased us for God, from every tribe and language, from every people and nation. We believe in God the Holy Spirit: the Spirit and the Bride say, 'Come!' Even so come, Lord Jesus! Amen. Let us ask the God of creation to send a blessing upon us. Upon the rich earth send a blessing, O Lord. Let the earth be fruitful and its resources be hallowed. We ask in faith: we ask you to hear us, good Lord. Upon human labour send a blessing, O Lord. Prosper the work of our hands; may all find dignity and just reward in their work; free the exploited and oppressed. We ask in faith: we ask you to hear us, good Lord. Upon the produce of the earth send a blessing, O Lord. Guide us into a sustainable future, and give us the will to share the fruits of the world. We ask in faith: we ask you to hear us, good Lord.
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Upon the seas and waters send a blessing, O Lord. Teach us to cherish the water of the earth, and to conserve the seas, lakes and rivers. We ask in faith: we ask you to hear us, good Lord. Upon aid agencies send a blessing, O Lord. Where the earth is parched and the well has run dry; where war brings want, and children go hungry; where the poor cry out for bread and for justice, give hands to care and heal, and compel us to be generous. We ask in faith: we ask you to hear us, good Lord. We ask you to hear us, good Lord, for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. The Priest introduces the peace You shall go out in joy and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. The peace of the triune God be always with you. and also with you. Let us offer one another a sign of peace. A Collection is taken while we prepare for Holy Communion As the grain once scattered in the fields and the grapes once dispersed on the hillside are now reunited on this table in bread and wine, so, Lord, may your whole Church soon be gathered together from the corners of the earth into your kingdom. Amen.
The Lord be with you and also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give thanks and praise. Almighty God, good Father to us all, your face is turned towards your world. In love you gave us Jesus your Son to rescue us from sin and death.Your Word goes out to call us home to the city where angels sing your praise. We join with them in heaven’s song: Holy, most holy, all holy the Lord, God of all power and might; Heaven and earth with your glory abound, Wrapped in eternal light. Blessed is he, he who has come, Come in the Father’s name, Servant and Lord, Saviour and Judge, Making his royal claim. Holy, most holy, all holy the Lord, God of all power and might, Now with hosannas and jubilant praise, Earth and the heavens unite Words by Michael Forster to tune Skye Boat arranged by Colin Hand. Copyright 1995 Kevin Mayhew Ltd
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Father of all, we give you thanks for every gift that comes from heaven. To the darkness Jesus came as your light. With signs of faith and words of hope he touched untouchables with love and washed the guilty clean. This is his story. This is our song: Hosanna in the highest. The crowds came out to see your Son, yet at the end they turned on him. On the night he was betrayed he came to table with his friends to celebrate the freedom of your people. This is his story. This is our song: Hosanna in the highest. Jesus blessed you, Father, for the food; he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and said: This is my body, given for you all. Jesus then gave thanks for the wine; he took the cup, gave it and said: This is my blood, shed for you all for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in remembrance of me. This is our story. This is our song: Hosanna in the highest. Therefore, Father, with this bread and this cup we celebrate the cross on which he died to set us free. Defying death he rose again and is alive with you to plead for us and all the world. This is our story. This is our song: Hosanna in the highest.
Send your Spirit on us now that by these gifts we may feed on Christ with opened eyes and hearts on fire. May we and all who share this food offer ourselves to live for you and be welcomed at your feast in heaven where all creation worships you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit: Blessing and honour and glory and power be yours for ever and ever. Amen. Jesus taught us to call God our Father, so in faith and trust we pray: 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. We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread. Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant us peace.
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God’s holy gifts For God’s holy people Jesus Christ is holy Jesus Christ is Lord, To the glory of God the Father All are invited to receive communion. If you do not wish to receive communion but would like a blessing please bring this book with you so that we know. Prayer after Communion Silence is kept. Generous God, you have fed us at your heavenly table. Set us on fire with your Spirit that when Christ comes again we may shine like lights before his face, who with you and the Spirit lives for ever. Final
Hymn
Blessing Deep peace of the running wave to you, deep peace of the flowing air to you, deep peace of the quiet earth to you, deep peace of the shining stars to you, deep peace of the Son of Peace to you. Go in Peace To Love and Serve the Lord of Creation
ORDINARY TIME The Lord of glory be with you. The Lord bless you. Opening
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Lord, speak to us that we may hear your word. Move among us that we may behold your glory. Receive our prayers that we may learn to trust you. Amen. The Spirit of truth will convict the world of guilt about sin, righteousness and judgement. We have grieved the Holy Spirit. In sorrow we confess our sins. Most merciful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we confess that we have sinned in thought, word and deed. We have not loved you with our whole heart. We have not loved our neighbours as ourselves.
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In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us to amend what we are, and direct what we shall be; that we may do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you, our God. Amen. Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. To You we bring our hymn of praise, glory be to God Hearts and hands together raised, glory be to God Who spoke before the dawn of time, glory be to God Veil of darkness torn by light glory be to God
Glory glory glory glory forever and ever Glory glory glory glory forever and ever Father Spirit risen Son; glory be to God Who was and is and is to come glory be to God Matt Maher, Kelly Minter, Stuart Townsend. Copyright 2007 Thankyou Music The Collect The Collect is said, and all respond Amen. Readings At the end of each reading the reader will say This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Hymn Gospel Reading Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to N. Glory to you, O Lord.
And with unceasing voice all heaven sings; glory be to God The anthem of the Lord's redeemed; glory be to God You purchased captives for Your saints; glory be to God And opened wide the kingdom gates; glory be to God You overcame the sting of death; glory be to God And clothed us in Christ's righteousness glory be to God And all Your children cry with loud acclaim; glory be to God Sing O church Your sweet refrain glory be to God
At the end This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon 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,
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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, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and 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 worshipped 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. We pray for God’s grace. Lord God, through your grace we are your people: through your Son you have redeemed us; in your Spirit you have made us as your own. We pray for….. (new Christians, the Church) Make our hearts respond to your love. Lord, receive our praise and hear our prayer.
We pray for … (the world, society, the local community) Make our lives bear witness to your glory in the world. Lord, receive our praise and hear our prayer. We pray for … (people in need, Christian service) Make our wills eager to obey, and our hands ready to heal. Lord, receive our praise and hear our prayer. We give thanks for … Make our voices one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Lord of life, hear our prayer, and make us one in heart and mind to serve you with joy for ever. Amen. The Peace We are the body of Christ. By one Spirit we were baptised into one body. Keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. We are bound by the love of Christ. The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you. A Collection is taken while we prepare for Holy Communion Wise and gracious God, you spread a table before us;nourish your people with the word of life and the bread of heaven.
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The Lord be with you and also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give thanks and praise. Blessed are you, Lord God, our light and our salvation; to you be glory and praise for ever. From the beginning you have created all things and all your works echo the silent music of your praise. In the fullness of time you made us in your image, the crown of all creation. You give us breath and speech, that with angels and archangels and all the powers of heaven we may find a voice to sing your praise: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. How wonderful the work of your hands, O Lord. As a mother tenderly gathers her children, you embraced a people as your own. When they turned away and rebelled your love remained steadfast. From them you raised up Jesus our Saviour, born of Mary, to be the living bread, in whom all our hungers are satisfied.
He offered his life for sinners, and with a love stronger than death he opened wide his arms on the cross. On the night before he died, he came to supper with his friends and, taking bread, he gave you thanks.He broke it and gave it to them, saying: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me. At the end of supper, taking the cup of wine, he gave you thanks, and said: Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. Christ is the bread of life: When we eat this bread and drink this cup we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus, until you come in glory. Father, we plead with confidence his sacrifice made once for all upon the cross; we remember his dying and rising in glory, and we rejoice that he intercedes for us at your right hand. Pour out your Holy Spirit as we bring before you these gifts of your creation; may they be for us the body and blood of your dear Son. As we eat and drink these holy things in your presence, form us in the likeness of Christ, and build us into a living temple to your glory. Remember, Lord, your Church in every land. Reveal her unity, guard her faith, and preserve her in peace.
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Bring us at the last with [N and] all the saints to the vision of that eternal splendour for which you have created us; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, by whom, with whom, and in whom, with all who stand before you in earth
and heaven, we worship you, Father almighty, in songs of everlasting praise: Blessing and honour and glory and power be yours for ever and ever. Amen. 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. We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, in your mercy come and heal us Lord hear our pray
Take away our sins forgive us Lamb of God restore redeem us Grant us peace Lord in your mercy Lord hear our pray To the Tune “Ar Hyd y Nos” Copyright Kevin Mayhew Draw near with faith. Receive the body of our Lord Jesus Christ which he gave for you, and his blood which he shed for you. Eat and drink in remembrance that he died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving. All are invited to receive communion. If you do not wish to receive communion but would like a blessing please bring this book with you so that we know. Fill us, good Lord, with your Spirit of love; and as you have fed us with the one bread of heaven, so make us one in heart and mind, in Jesus Christ our Lord. Final
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May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing, through the power of the Holy Spirit; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
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Go in the peace of Christ. Thanks be
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