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Service for Sunday August 2nd, 2020 - Proper 13
Zoom link for online access to service at 10:00 a.m. for Proper 13 - August 2nd:- https://zoom.us/j/7860586161?pwd=b2VaTm5zcktRYjJvYnJSUW9rYzhJdz09
Praise to the lord the almighty:- https://youtu.be/MSpYz-Y6gq4
Blessed be your name:- https://youtu.be/RbvftFiH9Hg
10,000 Reasons:- https://youtu.be/DXDGE_lRI0E
Opening sentences:-
Reader: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
All: And blessed be His kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: 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.
The confession and absolution
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. 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.
A Collect for Proper 13
Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
The Word of God. One or more readings appointed for the day are read.
A reading from Nehemiah 9:16-20
16“But they, our ancestors, became arrogant and stiff-necked, and they did not obey your commands. 17They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them. They became stiff-necked and in their rebellion appointed a leader in order to return to their slavery. But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. Therefore you did not desert them, 18even when they cast for themselves an image of a calf and said, ‘This is your god, who brought you up out of Egypt,’ or when they committed awful blasphemies. 19“Because of your great compassion you did not abandon them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud did not fail to guide them on their path, nor the pillar of fire by night to shine on the way they were to take. 20You gave your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold your manna from their mouths, and you gave them water for their thirst.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The Psalm appointed for today is Psalm 78:14-20, 23-25
14He guided them with the cloud by day and with light from the fire all night. 15He split the rocks in the wilderness and gave them water as abundant as the seas; 16he brought streams out of a rocky crag and made water flow down like rivers. 17But they continued to sin against him, rebelling in the wilderness against the Most High. 18They willfully put God to the test by demanding the food they craved. 19They spoke against God; they said, “Can God really spread a table in the wilderness? 20True, he struck the rock, and water gushed out, streams flowed abundantly, but can he also give us bread? Can he supply meat for his people?” 23Yet he gave a command to the skies above and opened the doors of the heavens; 24he rained down manna for the people to eat, he gave them the grain of heaven.
25Human beings ate the bread of angels; he sent them all the food they could eat.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning is now and shall be forever. Amen.
A reading from Romans 8:35-39
35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” 37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Matthew 14:13-21
13When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. 15As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.” 16Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” 17“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. 18“Bring them here to me,” he said. 19And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. 20They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. 21The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.
Today’s Reflection:
Scattered people #87:- https://youtu.be/qyN_RppRaHk
We believe:- https://youtu.be/FtPmX7e_Rpw
Lyrics to We Believe
In this time of desperation
When all we know is doubt and fear
There is only one foundation
We believe we believe
In this broken generation
When all is dark You help us see
There is only one salvation
We believe we believe
We believe in God the Father
We believe in Jesus Christ
We believe in the Holy Spirit
And He's given us new life
We believe in the crucifixion
We believe that He conquered death
We believe in the resurrection
And He's coming back again
(We believe)
So let our faith be more than anthems
Greater than the songs we sing
In our weakness and temptations
We believe we believe
Let the lost be found and the dead be raised
In the here and now let love invade
Let the church live loud our God will save
We believe we believe
And the gates of hell will not prevail
For the pow'r of God has torn the veil
Now we know Your love will never fail
We believe we believe
He's coming back again
He's coming back again
We believe we believe
CCLI License # 2731168
Prayers of intercession
Deacon or other leader
Almighty God, as your Son our Saviour was born of a Hebrew mother, but rejoiced in the faith of a Syrian woman and of a Roman soldier, welcomed the Greeks who sought Him, and needed a man from Africa to carry His cross, so teach us to regard the members of all races as fellow heirs of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ our Lord. In His Name, Amen
I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the world, especially the worldwide Anglican communion, including the AMiA and bishops Philip, Sandy, Dan, Todd, and Matt; Anglican Mission International and Bishop Carl; Archbishop Kolini; Archbishop Masimango, and Bishops Bahati, and William (DRC); Bishops Silas and Peter (the AM Canada); Bishop Burnet (Anglican Mission Haiti); Bishop Ivan (The Mission India); Bishop James (Myanmar); and, Bishops Aaron, Darlington, and Sospeter (Tanzania); and for this gathering, and for all other ministers and people.
Pray for the Church.
Silence
I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people.
Pray for justice and peace.
Silence
I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison.
Pray for those in any need or trouble.
Silence
I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of him. Pray that they may find and be found by him.
Silence
I ask your prayers for the departed [especially ______.].
Pray for those who have died.
Silence
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored.
Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day.
Silence
Amen.
Praying for church leaders:
O God,
You will build your church.
Forgive me when I don’t play my part.
Forgive me when I stop others.
Forgive us when we lack the courage to obey.
Forgive us when we get in the way of people seeing you.
O God,
You will build your church.
Give me wisdom to see the gifts you have given me for your church.
Give me discernment to see who you are calling to leadership, especially if it’s me.
Give us confidence to respond to your call and serve.
Give us courage to encourage and support your new leaders.
O God,
You will build your church.
Bless your leaders with the gifts they need.
Bless us with willing, obedient hearts.
Bless our reaching out to other churches in partnership.
Bless our community through the work of your church.
O God,
You will build your church.
Let it be so!
Amen.
THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE
Jesus Messiah:- https://youtu.be/FwJzTV1uurU
Reader: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Reader: Rejoicing in the presence of God here among us,
let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us:-
All: 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.
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever.
Amen.
Reader: At this time when as a church family we would normally be celebrating the Eucharist together, let us now say this prayer of Saint Alphonsus as an act of spiritual communion.
All: My Jesus, I believe You are present in the most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
The Conclusion
All our problems:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All our difficulties:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All the devil’s works:
We send to the cross of Christ
All our hopes:
We set on the risen Christ
He reigns:- https://youtu.be/dhWxiIJTdpE
Alleluia, alleluia. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
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Service for Sunday July 26th, 2020 - Proper 12
Zoom link for online access to service at 10:00 a.m. for Proper 12 - July 26th:- https://zoom.us/j/7860586161?pwd=b2VaTm5zcktRYjJvYnJSUW9rYzhJdz09
It is well with my soul:- https://youtu.be/AHe_qmo3gX4
All is well:- https://youtu.be/CuhijtYVVHw
Here I am to worship:- https://youtu.be/CoxopsRSfdU
Opening sentences:-
Reader: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
All: And blessed be His kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: 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.
The confession and absolution
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. 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.
A Collect for Proper 12
O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
The Word of God. One or more readings appointed for the day are read.
A reading from 1 Kings 3:5-12
5At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” 6Solomon answered, “You have shown great kindness to your servant, my father David, because he was faithful to you and righteous and upright in heart. You have continued this great kindness to him and have given him a son to sit on his throne this very day. 7“Now, Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. 8Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number. 9So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” 10The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. 11So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, 12I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The Psalm appointed for today is Psalm 119:129-136
129Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.
130The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
130I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.
132Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
133Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
134Redeem me from human oppression, that I may obey your precepts.
135Make your face shine on your servant and teach me your decrees.
136Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning is now and shall be forever. Amen.
A reading from Romans 8:26-34
26In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. 28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. 31What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all — how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. 34Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died — more than that, who was raised to life — is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Matthew 13:31-33, 44-49
31He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.” 33He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.” 44“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. 47“Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. 49This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous
Today’s Reflection:
Scattered people #83:- https://youtu.be/rziAyGmmmfI
We believe:- https://youtu.be/FtPmX7e_Rpw
Lyrics to We Believe
In this time of desperation
When all we know is doubt and fear
There is only one foundation
We believe we believe
In this broken generation
When all is dark You help us see
There is only one salvation
We believe we believe
We believe in God the Father
We believe in Jesus Christ
We believe in the Holy Spirit
And He's given us new life
We believe in the crucifixion
We believe that He conquered death
We believe in the resurrection
And He's coming back again
(We believe)
So let our faith be more than anthems
Greater than the songs we sing
In our weakness and temptations
We believe we believe
Let the lost be found and the dead be raised
In the here and now let love invade
Let the church live loud our God will save
We believe we believe
And the gates of hell will not prevail
For the pow'r of God has torn the veil
Now we know Your love will never fail
We believe we believe
He's coming back again
He's coming back again
We believe we believe
CCLI License # 2731168
Prayers of intercession
Deacon or other leader
Almighty God, as your Son our Saviour was born of a Hebrew mother, but rejoiced in the faith of a Syrian woman and of a Roman soldier, welcomed the Greeks who sought Him, and needed a man from Africa to carry His cross, so teach us to regard the members of all races as fellow heirs of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ our Lord. In His Name, Amen
I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the world, especially the worldwide Anglican communion, including the AMiA and bishops Philip, Sandy, Dan, Todd, and Matt; Anglican Mission International and Bishop Carl; Archbishop Kolini; Archbishop Masimango, and Bishops Bahati, and William (DRC); Bishops Silas and Peter (the AM Canada); Bishop Burnet (Anglican Mission Haiti); Bishop Ivan (The Mission India); Bishop James (Myanmar); and, Bishops Aaron, Darlington, and Sospeter (Tanzania); and for this gathering, and for all other ministers and people.
Pray for the Church.
Silence
I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people.
Pray for justice and peace.
Silence
I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison.
Pray for those in any need or trouble.
Silence
I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of him. Pray that they may find and be found by him.
Silence
I ask your prayers for the departed [especially ______.].
Pray for those who have died.
Silence
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored.
Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day.
Silence
Amen.
Praying for church leaders:
O God,
You will build your church.
Forgive me when I don’t play my part.
Forgive me when I stop others.
Forgive us when we lack the courage to obey.
Forgive us when we get in the way of people seeing you.
O God,
You will build your church.
Give me wisdom to see the gifts you have given me for your church.
Give me discernment to see who you are calling to leadership, especially if it’s me.
Give us confidence to respond to your call and serve.
Give us courage to encourage and support your new leaders.
O God,
You will build your church.
Bless your leaders with the gifts they need.
Bless us with willing, obedient hearts.
Bless our reaching out to other churches in partnership.
Bless our community through the work of your church.
O God,
You will build your church.
Let it be so!
Amen.
THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE
Jesus Messiah:- https://youtu.be/FwJzTV1uurU
Reader: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Reader: Rejoicing in the presence of God here among us,
let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us:-
All: 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.
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever.
Amen.
Reader: At this time when as a church family we would normally be celebrating the Eucharist together, let us now say this prayer of Saint Alphonsus as an act of spiritual communion.
All: My Jesus, I believe You are present in the most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
The Conclusion
All our problems:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All our difficulties:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All the devil’s works:
We send to the cross of Christ
All our hopes:
We set on the risen Christ
Days of Elijah:- https://youtu.be/ca9LnzJnpjQ
Alleluia, alleluia. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Last message from Robin Mark:- https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=665681110693235
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Service for Sunday July 19th, 2020 - Proper 11
Zoom link for online access to service at 10:00 a.m.sixth Sunday of Easter - May 17th:- https://zoom.us/j/7860586161?pwd=b2VaTm5zcktRYjJvYnJSUW9rYzhJdz09
Alleluia, sing to Jesus:- https://youtu.be/-ajdmCcICc8
Mighty to save:- https://youtu.be/W1jmqVU4RDo
10,000 Reasons:- https://youtu.be/DXDGE_lRI0E
Opening sentences:-
Reader: Alleluia. Christ is risen.
All: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: 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.
The confession and absolution
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. 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.
The Reader prays:
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who in his great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with heartfelt repentance and true faith turn to him: have mercy on us, pardon and deliver us from all our sins, confirm and strengthen us in all goodness,
and bring us to everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Collect for the sixth Sunday of Easter
O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
The Word of God. One or more readings appointed for the day are read.
A reading from Acts 17:22-31
22Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: “Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. 23For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. Now what you worship as something unknown I am going to proclaim to you. 24“The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands. 25And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives all men life and breath and everything else. 26From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. 27God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. 28‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’ 29“Therefore since we are God's offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone – an image made by man's design and skill. 30In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. 31For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to all men by raising him from the dead.”
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The Psalm appointed for today is Psalm 148:7-14.
7Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,
8lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding,
9you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,
10wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds,
11kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth,
12young men and maidens, old men and children.
13Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
14He has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his saints, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the LORD.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning is now and shall be forever. Amen.
Jesus name above all names:- https://youtu.be/V-X1EoecpeE
A reading from 1 Peter 3:8-18
8Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 9Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 10For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. 11He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. 12For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 13Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened.” 15But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. 17It is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 18For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. John 15:1-8
1“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 5“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. 8This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
Today’s Reflection:
Scattered people #33:-https://youtu.be/FWJku5-CBC0
We believe:- https://youtu.be/FtPmX7e_Rpw
In this time of desperation
When all we know is doubt and fear
There is only one foundation
We believe we believe
In this broken generation
When all is dark You help us see
There is only one salvation
We believe we believe
We believe in God the Father
We believe in Jesus Christ
We believe in the Holy Spirit
And He's given us new life
We believe in the crucifixion
We believe that He conquered death
We believe in the resurrection
And He's coming back again
(We believe)
So let our faith be more than anthems
Greater than the songs we sing
In our weakness and temptations
We believe we believe
Let the lost be found and the dead be raised
In the here and now let love invade
Let the church live loud our God we'll say
We believe we believe
And the gates of hell will not prevail
For the pow'r of God has torn the veil
Now we know Your love will never fail
We believe we believe
We believe in God the Father
We believe in Jesus Christ
We believe in the Holy Spirit
And He's given us new life
We believe in the crucifixion
We believe that He conquered death
We believe in the resurrection
And He's coming back
He's coming back again
He's coming back again
We believe we believe
Prayers of Intercession
Let us follow this series of videos from Prayercast weekly, and pray for unbelievers everywhere and others to come to know Christ:-
Deacon or other leader
In the silence that follows each prayer, please add your own petitions either silently or out loud.
Let us pray for the people of God, that they may proclaim the risen Lord.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for God’s creation, that the peoples of the earth may meet their responsibility to care.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in despair and darkness, that they may find the hope and light of Christ.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in fear of death, that they may find faith through the resurrection.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for prisoners and captives
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for areas in the world where food is scarce and deliveries need to be made, especially rice for the refugees in Myanmar (Burma) and in Haiti.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Amen.
Praying for church leaders:
O God,
You will build your church.
Forgive me when I don’t play my part.
Forgive me when I stop others.
Forgive us when we lack the courage to obey.
Forgive us when we get in the way of people seeing you.
O God,
You will build your church.
Give me wisdom to see the gifts you have given me for your church.
Give me discernment to see who you are calling to leadership, especially if it’s me.
Give us confidence to respond to your call and serve.
Give us courage to encourage and support your new leaders.
O God,
You will build your church.
Bless your leaders with the gifts they need.
Bless us with willing, obedient hearts.
Bless our reaching out to other churches in partnership.
Bless our community through the work of your church.
O God,
You will build your church.
Let it be so!
Amen.
THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE
Message from Paul Baloche:- https://youtu.be/9an3Sumqb6I
Reader: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Reader: Rejoicing in the presence of God here among us,
let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us:-
All: 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.
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever and ever.
Amen.
Reader: At this time when as a church family we would normally be celebrating the Eucharist together, let us now say this prayer of Saint Alphonsus as an act of spiritual communion.
All: My Jesus, I believe You are present in the most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
The Conclusion
All our problems:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All our difficulties:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All the devil’s works:
We send to the cross of Christ
All our hopes:
We set on the risen Christ
How great is your faithfulness:- https://youtu.be/9siuU-X62OE
Alleluia, alleluia. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
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Service for Sunday July 12th, 2020 - Proper 10
Zoom link for online access to service at 10:00 a.m. for Proper 10 - July 12th:- https://zoom.us/j/7860586161?pwd=b2VaTm5zcktRYjJvYnJSUW9rYzhJdz09
To God be the glory:- https://youtu.be/-15v9iworAU
Awake my soul:- https://youtu.be/73xO_fg27FU
All who are thirsty:- https://youtu.be/jrnvSf2dX18
Opening sentences:-
Reader: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
All: And blessed be His kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: 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.
The confession and absolution
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. 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.
A Collect for Proper 10
O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
The Word of God. One or more readings appointed for the day are read.
A reading from Isaiah 55:1-5, 10-13
1“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. 2Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare. 3Give ear and come to me; listen, that you may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithful love promised to David. 4See, I have made him a witness to the peoples, a ruler and commander of the peoples. 5Surely you will summon nations you know not, and nations you do not know will come running to you, because of the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has endowed you with splendor.” 10As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, 11so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. 12You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. 13Instead of the thornbush will grow the juniper, and instead of briers the myrtle will grow. This will be for the Lord’s renown, for an everlasting sign, that will endure forever.”
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The Psalm appointed for today is Psalm 65:9-13
9You care for the land and water it; you enrich it abundantly. The streams of God are filled with water to provide the people with grain, for so you have ordained it. 10You drench its furrows and level its ridges; you soften it with showers and bless its crops. 11You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance. 12The grasslands of the wilderness overflow; the hills are clothed with gladness. 13The meadows are covered with flocks and the valleys are mantled with grain; they shout for joy and sing.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning is now and shall be forever. Amen.
A reading from Romans 8:9-17
9You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. 12Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. 13For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. 14For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” 16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
1That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 5Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. 7Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. 8Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. 9Whoever has ears, let them hear.” 18“Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: 19When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path. 20The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 21But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. 22The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful. 23But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”
Today’s Reflection:
Scattered people #51:- https://youtu.be/E-oMhMm4skg
We believe:- https://youtu.be/FtPmX7e_Rpw
Prayers of intercession
Deacon or other leader
Almighty God, as your Son our Saviour was born of a Hebrew mother, but rejoiced in the faith of a Syrian woman and of a Roman soldier, welcomed the Greeks who sought Him, and needed a man from Africa to carry His cross, so teach us to regard the members of all races as fellow heirs of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ our Lord. In His Name, Amen
I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the world, especially the worldwide Anglican communion, including the AMiA and bishops Philip, Sandy, Dan, Todd, and Matt; Anglican Mission International and Bishop Carl; Archbishop Kolini; Archbishop Masimango, and Bishops Bahati, and William (DRC); Bishops Silas and Peter (the AM Canada); Bishop Burnet (Anglican Mission Haiti); Bishop Ivan (The Mission India); Bishop James (Myanmar); and, Bishops Aaron, Darlington, and Sospeter (Tanzania); and for this gathering, and for all other ministers and people.
Pray for the Church.
Silence
I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people.
Pray for justice and peace.
Silence
I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison.
Pray for those in any need or trouble.
Silence
I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of him. Pray that they may find and be found by him.
Silence
I ask your prayers for the departed [especially ______.].
Pray for those who have died.
Silence
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored.
Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day.
Silence
Amen.
Praying for church leaders:
O God,
You will build your church.
Forgive me when I don’t play my part.
Forgive me when I stop others.
Forgive us when we lack the courage to obey.
Forgive us when we get in the way of people seeing you.
O God,
You will build your church.
Give me wisdom to see the gifts you have given me for your church.
Give me discernment to see who you are calling to leadership, especially if it’s me.
Give us confidence to respond to your call and serve.
Give us courage to encourage and support your new leaders.
O God,
You will build your church.
Bless your leaders with the gifts they need.
Bless us with willing, obedient hearts.
Bless our reaching out to other churches in partnership.
Bless our community through the work of your church.
O God,
You will build your church.
Let it be so!
Amen.
THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE
I see the Lord:- https://youtu.be/sBWxqFHroHs
Reader: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Reader: Rejoicing in the presence of God here among us,
let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us:-
All: 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.
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever.
Amen.
Reader: At this time when as a church family we would normally be celebrating the Eucharist together, let us now say this prayer of Saint Alphonsus as an act of spiritual communion.
All: My Jesus, I believe You are present in the most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
The Conclusion
All our problems:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All our difficulties:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All the devil’s works:
We send to the cross of Christ
All our hopes:
We set on the risen Christ
The trees of the field:- https://youtu.be/uSlUIj0V97k
Alleluia, alleluia. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Service for Sunday July 5th, 2020 - Proper 9
Zoom link for online access to service at 10:00 a.m. for Proper 9 - July5th:- https://zoom.us/j/7860586161?pwd=b2VaTm5zcktRYjJvYnJSUW9rYzhJdz09
Great is thy faithfulness:- https://youtu.be/cACqcURyvJA
All the earth will sing your praises:- https://youtu.be/awWmKpxErd0
10,000 Reasons:- https://youtu.be/DXDGE_lRI0E
Opening sentences:-
Reader: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
All: And blessed be His kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: 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.
The confession and absolution
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. 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.
A Collect for Proper 9
O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to your with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
The Word of God. One or more readings appointed for the day are read.
A reading from Zechariah 9:9-12
9Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 10I will take away the chariots from Ephraim and the warhorses from Jerusalem, and the battle bow will be broken. He will proclaim peace to the nations. His rule will extend from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth. 11As for you, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will free your prisoners from the waterless pit. 12Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The Psalm appointed for today is Psalm 145:8-14
8The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.
9The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.
10All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you.
1111They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might,
1212so that all people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
13Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does.
14The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning is now and shall be forever. Amen.
A reading from Romans 7:21-8:6
21So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; 23but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. 24What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? 25Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin. 1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. 3For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the flesh, 4in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Matthew 11:25-30
25At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. 26Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do. 27“All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. 28“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Today’s Reflection:
Scattered people #57:- https://youtu.be/Se2dEjho54o
African Credo:- https://youtu.be/QLxKgBHCIUM
Prayers of intercession
Deacon or other leader
Almighty God as your Son our Saviour was born of a Hebrew mother, but rejoiced in the faith of a Syrian woman and of a Roman soldier, welcomed the Greeks who sought Him, and needed a man from Africa to carry His cross; so teach us to regard the members of all races as fellow heirs of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ our Lord.
God of peace, we also pray for a spirit of mutual interest and concern between men and women of different colours, cultures, and creeds. Touch the wounds that racism has inflicted, heal those who have suffered verbal or physical abuse, and make whole the people who inflicted those hurts. Teach us to enjoy our diversity, and help us to move, always in hope, towards a truly peaceful community of peoples.
Amen
In the silence that follows each prayer, please add your own petitions either silently or out loud.
Let us pray for the people of God, that they may proclaim the risen Lord.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those who wait on God, that they may find renewal.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all people, that they may acknowledge the kingdom of the ascended Christ.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in despair and darkness, that they may find the hope and light of Christ.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in fear of death, that they may find faith through the resurrection.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for prisoners and captives
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for the earth, for productivity and for fruitful harvests & for all of God's creation, that the peoples of the earth may meet their responsibility to care.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for areas in the world where food is scarce and deliveries need to be made, especially for refugees in Myanmar (Burma) and Haiti. For provision of food to people in the third world who work to provide food on a daily basis & have not been able to do so because of the lockdown.
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Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all those who, because of loss of income during the past many weeks of lockdown, are facing eviction for non-payment of rent or foreclosure for non-payment of mortgage.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in the path of any tropical storms or other weather-related threats.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Amen.
Praying for church leaders:
O God,
You will build your church.
Forgive me when I don’t play my part.
Forgive me when I stop others.
Forgive us when we lack the courage to obey.
Forgive us when we get in the way of people seeing you.
O God,
You will build your church.
Give me wisdom to see the gifts you have given me for your church.
Give me discernment to see who you are calling to leadership, especially if it’s me.
Give us confidence to respond to your call and serve.
Give us courage to encourage and support your new leaders.
O God,
You will build your church.
Bless your leaders with the gifts they need.
Bless us with willing, obedient hearts.
Bless our reaching out to other churches in partnership.
Bless our community through the work of your church.
O God,
You will build your church.
Let it be so!
Amen.
THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE
Build your kingdom here:- https://youtu.be/8awpRHg5waw
Reader: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Reader: Rejoicing in the presence of God here among us,
let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us:-
All: 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.
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever.
Amen.
Reader: At this time when as a church family we would normally be celebrating the Eucharist together, let us now say this prayer of Saint Alphonsus as an act of spiritual communion.
All: My Jesus, I believe You are present in the most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
The Conclusion
All our problems:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All our difficulties:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All the devil’s works:
We send to the cross of Christ
All our hopes:
We set on the risen Christ
How great is your faithfulness:- https://youtu.be/9siuU-X62OE
Alleluia, alleluia. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Story behind Robin Mark’s song “Central Station”:- https://www.facebook.com/RobinMarkMusic/videos/3175145495945130/?t=2
Service for Sunday June 28th, 2020 - Proper 8
Zoom link for online access to service at 10:00 a.m. for Proper 8 - June28th:- https://zoom.us/j/7860586161?pwd=b2VaTm5zcktRYjJvYnJSUW9rYzhJdz09
Praise my soul the King of heaven:- https://youtu.be/GyRIVbdsi4c
Blessed be your name:- https://youtu.be/RbvftFiH9Hg
Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord:- https://youtu.be/2FIZUyAr9_E
Opening sentences:-
Reader: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
All: And blessed be His kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: 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.
The confession and absolution
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. 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.
Reader: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
A Collect for Proper 8
Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
The Word of God. One or more readings appointed for the day are read.
A reading from Isaiah 2:10-17
10Go into the rocks, hide in the ground from the fearful presence of the Lord and the splendor of his majesty! 11The eyes of the arrogant will be humbled and human pride brought low; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day. 12The Lord Almighty has a day in store for all the proud and lofty, for all that is exalted (and they will be humbled), 13for all the cedars of Lebanon, tall and lofty, and all the oaks of Bashan, 14for all the towering mountains and all the high hills, 15for every lofty tower and every fortified wall, 16for every trading ship and every stately vessel. 17The arrogance of man will be brought low and human pride humbled; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The Psalm appointed for today is Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18.
1I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.
2I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.
3You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant,
4‘I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations.’”
15Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, Lord.
16They rejoice in your name all day long; they celebrate your righteousness.
17For you are their glory and strength, and by your favor you exalt our horn.
18Indeed, our shield belongs to the Lord, our king to the Holy One of Israel.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning is now and shall be forever. Amen.
A reading from Romans 6:3-11
3Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. 5For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. 6For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin— 7because anyone who has died has been set free from sin. 8Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. 9For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. 10The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. 11In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Matthew 10:34-42
34“Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35For I have come to turn “‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law — 36a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’ 37“Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. 39Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it. 40“Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. 41Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. 42And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”
Today’s Reflection:
Scattered people #55:- https://youtu.be/QK7lmVP5c6I
African Credo:- https://youtu.be/QLxKgBHCIUM
Prayers of intercession
Deacon or other leader
Almighty God as your Son our Saviour was born of a Hebrew mother, but rejoiced in the faith of a Syrian woman and of a Roman soldier, welcomed the Greeks who sought Him, and needed a man from Africa to carry His cross; so teach us to regard the members of all races as fellow heirs of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ our Lord.
God of peace, we also pray for a spirit of mutual interest and concern between men and women of different colours, cultures, and creeds. Touch the wounds that racism has inflicted, heal those who have suffered verbal or physical abuse, and make whole the people who inflicted those hurts. Teach us to enjoy our diversity, and help us to move, always in hope, towards a truly peaceful community of peoples.
Amen
In the silence that follows each prayer, please add your own petitions either silently or out loud.
Let us pray for the people of God, that they may proclaim the risen Lord.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those who wait on God, that they may find renewal.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all people, that they may acknowledge the kingdom of the ascended Christ.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in despair and darkness, that they may find the hope and light of Christ.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in fear of death, that they may find faith through the resurrection.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for prisoners and captives
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for the earth, for productivity and for fruitful harvests & for all of God's creation, that the peoples of the earth may meet their responsibility to care.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for areas in the world where food is scarce and deliveries need to be made, especially for refugees in Myanmar (Burma) and Haiti. For provision of food to people in the third world who work to provide food on a daily basis & have not been able to do so because of the lockdown.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all those who, because of loss of income during the past many weeks of lockdown, are facing eviction for non-payment of rent or foreclosure for non-payment of mortgage.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in the path of any tropical storms or other weather-related threats.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Amen.
Praying for church leaders:
O God,
You will build your church.
Forgive me when I don’t play my part.
Forgive me when I stop others.
Forgive us when we lack the courage to obey.
Forgive us when we get in the way of people seeing you.
O God,
You will build your church.
Give me wisdom to see the gifts you have given me for your church.
Give me discernment to see who you are calling to leadership, especially if it’s me.
Give us confidence to respond to your call and serve.
Give us courage to encourage and support your new leaders.
O God,
You will build your church.
Bless your leaders with the gifts they need.
Bless us with willing, obedient hearts.
Bless our reaching out to other churches in partnership.
Bless our community through the work of your church.
O God,
You will build your church.
Let it be so!
Amen.
THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE
New doxology:- https://youtu.be/gF0MgnOjeiw
Reader: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Reader: Rejoicing in the presence of God here among us,
let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us:-
All: 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.
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever.
Amen.
Reader: At this time when as a church family we would normally be celebrating the Eucharist together, let us now say this prayer of Saint Alphonsus as an act of spiritual communion.
All: My Jesus, I believe You are present in the most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
The Conclusion
All our problems:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All our difficulties:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All the devil’s works:
We send to the cross of Christ
All our hopes:
We set on the risen Christ
He reigns:- https://youtu.be/aKTqwBetI1I
Alleluia, alleluia. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
U.K. Blessing:- https://youtu.be/PUtll3mNj5U
Service for Sunday June 21st, 2020 - Proper 7
Zoom link for online access to service at 10:00 a.m. for Proper 7 - June21st:- https://zoom.us/j/7860586161?pwd=b2VaTm5zcktRYjJvYnJSUW9rYzhJdz09
Because He lives:- https://youtu.be/oPW9xYEyijQ
Arise:- https://youtu.be/YEjWMMJyTyg
We Fall Down:- https://youtu.be/2FIZUyAr9_E
Opening sentences:-
Reader: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
All: And blessed be His kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: 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.
The confession and absolution
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. 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.
A Collect for Proper 7
O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving-kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
The Word of God. One or more readings appointed for the day are read.
A reading from Jeremiah 20:7-13
7O LORD, you deceived me, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me. 8Whenever I speak, I cry out proclaiming violence and destruction. So the word of the LORD has brought me insult and reproach all day long. 9But if I say, "I will not mention him or speak any more in his name," his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot. 10I hear many whispering, "Terror on every side! Report him! Let's report him!" All my friends are waiting for me to slip, saying, "Perhaps he will be deceived; then we will prevail over him and take our revenge on him." 11But the LORD is with me like a mighty warrior; so my persecutors will stumble and not prevail. They will fail and be thoroughly disgraced; their dishonor will never be forgotten. 12O LORD Almighty, you who examine the righteous and probe the heart and mind, let me see your vengeance upon them, for to you I have committed my cause. 13Sing to the LORD! Give praise to the LORD! He rescues the life of the needy from the hands of the wicked.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The Psalm appointed for today is Psalm 69:1-16.
1Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck.
2I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold. I have come into the deep waters;
the floods engulf me.
3I am worn out calling for help; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.
4Those who hate me without reason outnumber the hairs of my head; many are my enemies without cause, those who seek to destroy me. I am forced to restore what I did not steal.
5You, God, know my folly; my guilt is not hidden from you.
6Lord, the Lord Almighty, may those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me;
God of Israel, may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me.
7For I endure scorn for your sake, and shame covers my face.
8I am a foreigner to my own family, a stranger to my own mother’s children;
9for zeal for your house consumes me, and the insults of those who insult you fall on me.
10When I weep and fast, I must endure scorn;
11when I put on sackcloth, people make sport of me.
12Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of the drunkards.
13But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation.
14Rescue me from the mire, do not let me sink; deliver me from those who hate me, from the deep waters.
15Do not let the floodwaters engulf me or the depths swallow me up or the pit close its mouth over me.
16Answer me, Lord, out of the goodness of your love; in your great mercy turn to me.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning is now and shall be forever. Amen.
A reading from Romans 5:15-19
15For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God's grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many! 16Again, the gift of God is not like the result of the one man's sin: The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation, but the gift followed many trespasses and brought justification. 17For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. 18Consequently, just as the result of one trespass was condemnation for all men, so also the result of one act of righteousness was justification that brings life for all men. 19For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Matthew 10:16-33
16I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. 17"Be on your guard against men; they will hand you over to the local councils and flog you in their synagogues. 18On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. 19But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, 20for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 21"Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. 22All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. 23When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes. 24"A student is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. 25It is enough for the student to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebub, how much more the members of his household! 26"So do not be afraid of them. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. 27What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs. 28Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. 29Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. 30And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. 32"Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. 33But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.
Today’s Reflection:
Scattered people #58:- https://youtu.be/qYhWrRMUHKg
African Credo:- https://youtu.be/QLxKgBHCIUM
Prayers of intercession
Deacon or other leader
In the silence that follows each prayer, please add your own petitions either silently or out loud.
Let us pray for the people of God, that they may proclaim the risen Lord.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for God's royal priesthood, that it may be empowered by the Spirit.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those who wait on God, that they may find renewal.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all people, that they may acknowledge the kingdom of the ascended Christ.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in despair and darkness, that they may find the hope and light of Christ.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in fear of death, that they may find faith through the resurrection.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for prisoners and captives
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all who are struggling with broken relationships.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for the earth, for productivity and for fruitful harvests & for all of God's creation, that the peoples of the earth may meet their responsibility to care.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for areas in the world where food is scarce and deliveries need to be made, especially for refugees in Myanmar (Burma) and Haiti. For provision of food to people in the third world who work to provide food on a daily basis & have not been able to do so because of the lockdown.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all those who, because of loss of income during the past many weeks of lockdown, are facing eviction for non-payment of rent or foreclosure for non-payment of mortgage.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in the path of any tropical storms or other weather-related threats.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Amen.
Praying for church leaders:
O God,
You will build your church.
Forgive me when I don’t play my part.
Forgive me when I stop others.
Forgive us when we lack the courage to obey.
Forgive us when we get in the way of people seeing you.
O God,
You will build your church.
Give me wisdom to see the gifts you have given me for your church.
Give me discernment to see who you are calling to leadership, especially if it’s me.
Give us confidence to respond to your call and serve.
Give us courage to encourage and support your new leaders.
O God,
You will build your church.
Bless your leaders with the gifts they need.
Bless us with willing, obedient hearts.
Bless our reaching out to other churches in partnership.
Bless our community through the work of your church.
O God,
You will build your church.
Let it be so!
Amen.
THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE
Doxology:- https://youtu.be/GBBnOJpclMQ
Reader: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Reader: Rejoicing in the presence of God here among us, let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us:-
All: 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.
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever.
Amen.
Reader: At this time when as a church family we would normally be celebrating the Eucharist together, let us now say this prayer of Saint Alphonsus as an act of spiritual communion.
All: My Jesus, I believe You are present in the most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
The Conclusion
All our problems:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All our difficulties:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All the devil’s works:
We send to the cross of Christ
All our hopes:
We set on the risen Christ
Sing, sing, sing:- https://youtu.be/IV5Vdi_55OU
Alleluia, alleluia. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
The story behind Robin’s song “Lost and Found”: - https://youtu.be/jwZLZKquqgY
Lost and Found:- https://youtu.be/UL52-OwpbVc
Service for Sunday June 21st, 2020 - Proper 7
Zoom link for online access to service at 10:00 a.m. for Proper 7 - June21st:- https://zoom.us/j/7860586161?pwd=b2VaTm5zcktRYjJvYnJSUW9rYzhJdz09
Because He lives:- https://youtu.be/oPW9xYEyijQ
Arise:- https://youtu.be/YEjWMMJyTyg
We Fall Down:- https://youtu.be/2FIZUyAr9_E
Opening sentences:-
Reader: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
All: And blessed be His kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: 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.
The confession and absolution
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. 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.
A Collect for Proper 7
O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving-kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
The Word of God. One or more readings appointed for the day are read.
A reading from Jeremiah 20:7-13
7O LORD, you deceived me, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me. 8Whenever I speak, I cry out proclaiming violence and destruction. So the word of the LORD has brought me insult and reproach all day long. 9But if I say, "I will not mention him or speak any more in his name," his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot. 10I hear many whispering, "Terror on every side! Report him! Let's report him!" All my friends are waiting for me to slip, saying, "Perhaps he will be deceived; then we will prevail over him and take our revenge on him." 11But the LORD is with me like a mighty warrior; so my persecutors will stumble and not prevail. They will fail and be thoroughly disgraced; their dishonor will never be forgotten. 12O LORD Almighty, you who examine the righteous and probe the heart and mind, let me see your vengeance upon them, for to you I have committed my cause. 13Sing to the LORD! Give praise to the LORD! He rescues the life of the needy from the hands of the wicked.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The Psalm appointed for today is Psalm 69:1-16.
1Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck.
2I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold. I have come into the deep waters;
the floods engulf me.
3I am worn out calling for help; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.
4Those who hate me without reason outnumber the hairs of my head; many are my enemies without cause, those who seek to destroy me. I am forced to restore what I did not steal.
5You, God, know my folly; my guilt is not hidden from you.
6Lord, the Lord Almighty, may those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me;
God of Israel, may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me.
7For I endure scorn for your sake, and shame covers my face.
8I am a foreigner to my own family, a stranger to my own mother’s children;
9for zeal for your house consumes me, and the insults of those who insult you fall on me.
10When I weep and fast, I must endure scorn;
11when I put on sackcloth, people make sport of me.
12Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of the drunkards.
13But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation.
14Rescue me from the mire, do not let me sink; deliver me from those who hate me, from the deep waters.
15Do not let the floodwaters engulf me or the depths swallow me up or the pit close its mouth over me.
16Answer me, Lord, out of the goodness of your love; in your great mercy turn to me.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning is now and shall be forever. Amen.
A reading from Romans 5:15-19
15For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God's grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many! 16Again, the gift of God is not like the result of the one man's sin: The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation, but the gift followed many trespasses and brought justification. 17For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. 18Consequently, just as the result of one trespass was condemnation for all men, so also the result of one act of righteousness was justification that brings life for all men. 19For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Matthew 10:16-33
16I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. 17"Be on your guard against men; they will hand you over to the local councils and flog you in their synagogues. 18On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. 19But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, 20for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 21"Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. 22All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. 23When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes. 24"A student is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. 25It is enough for the student to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebub, how much more the members of his household! 26"So do not be afraid of them. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. 27What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs. 28Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. 29Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. 30And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. 32"Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. 33But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.
Today’s Reflection:
Scattered people #58:- https://youtu.be/qYhWrRMUHKg
African Credo:- https://youtu.be/QLxKgBHCIUM
Prayers of intercession
Deacon or other leader
In the silence that follows each prayer, please add your own petitions either silently or out loud.
Let us pray for the people of God, that they may proclaim the risen Lord.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for God's royal priesthood, that it may be empowered by the Spirit.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those who wait on God, that they may find renewal.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all people, that they may acknowledge the kingdom of the ascended Christ.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in despair and darkness, that they may find the hope and light of Christ.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in fear of death, that they may find faith through the resurrection.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for prisoners and captives
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all who are struggling with broken relationships.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for the earth, for productivity and for fruitful harvests & for all of God's creation, that the peoples of the earth may meet their responsibility to care.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for areas in the world where food is scarce and deliveries need to be made, especially for refugees in Myanmar (Burma) and Haiti. For provision of food to people in the third world who work to provide food on a daily basis & have not been able to do so because of the lockdown.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all those who, because of loss of income during the past many weeks of lockdown, are facing eviction for non-payment of rent or foreclosure for non-payment of mortgage.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in the path of any tropical storms or other weather-related threats.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Amen.
Praying for church leaders:
O God,
You will build your church.
Forgive me when I don’t play my part.
Forgive me when I stop others.
Forgive us when we lack the courage to obey.
Forgive us when we get in the way of people seeing you.
O God,
You will build your church.
Give me wisdom to see the gifts you have given me for your church.
Give me discernment to see who you are calling to leadership, especially if it’s me.
Give us confidence to respond to your call and serve.
Give us courage to encourage and support your new leaders.
O God,
You will build your church.
Bless your leaders with the gifts they need.
Bless us with willing, obedient hearts.
Bless our reaching out to other churches in partnership.
Bless our community through the work of your church.
O God,
You will build your church.
Let it be so!
Amen.
THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE
Doxology:- https://youtu.be/GBBnOJpclMQ
Reader: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Reader: Rejoicing in the presence of God here among us, let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us:-
All: 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.
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever.
Amen.
Reader: At this time when as a church family we would normally be celebrating the Eucharist together, let us now say this prayer of Saint Alphonsus as an act of spiritual communion.
All: My Jesus, I believe You are present in the most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
The Conclusion
All our problems:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All our difficulties:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All the devil’s works:
We send to the cross of Christ
All our hopes:
We set on the risen Christ
Sing, sing, sing:- https://youtu.be/IV5Vdi_55OU
Alleluia, alleluia. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
The story behind Robin’s song “Lost and Found”: - https://youtu.be/jwZLZKquqgY
Lost and Found:- https://youtu.be/UL52-OwpbVc
Service for Sunday June 14th, 2020 - Proper 6
Zoom link for online access to service at 10:00 a.m. for Proper 6 - June 14th:- https://zoom.us/j/7860586161?pwd=b2VaTm5zcktRYjJvYnJSUW9rYzhJdz09
Love divine all loves excelling:- https://youtu.be/jPsxqQsnzJA
Nothing but the blood:- https://youtu.be/j-J8PPbIdHc
Shout to the Lord:- https://youtu.be/-uMeuhxftiQ
Opening sentences:-
Reader: Alleluia. Christ is risen.
All: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: 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.
The confession and absolution
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. 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.
The Reader prays:
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who in his great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with heartfelt repentance and true faith turn to him: have mercy on us, pardon and deliver us from all our sins, confirm and strengthen us in all goodness, and bring us to everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Collect for Proper 6
Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
The Word of God. One or more readings appointed for the day are read.
A reading from Exodus 19:2-8
2After they set out from Rephidim, they entered the Desert of Sinai, and Israel camped there in the desert in front of the mountain. 3Then Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain and said, "This is what you are to say to the house of Jacob and what you are to tell the people of Israel: 4'You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself. 5Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites." 7So Moses went back and summoned the elders of the people and set before them all the words the LORD had commanded him to speak. 8The people all responded together, "We will do everything the LORD has said."
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The Psalm appointed for today is Psalm 100.
1Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.
2Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
3Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
4Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
5For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning is now and shall be forever. Amen.
A reading from Romans 5:6-11
6You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him! 10For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! 11Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Matthew 9:35-10:15
35Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." 1He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. 2These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. 5These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: "Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. 6Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. 7As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.' 8Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. 9Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts; 10take no bag for the journey, or extra tunic, or sandals or a staff; for the worker is worth his keep. 11"Whatever town or village you enter, search for some worthy person there and stay at his house until you leave. 12As you enter the home, give it your greeting. 13If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you. 14If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town. 15I tell you the truth, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.
Today’s Reflection:
Scattered people #50:- https://youtu.be/_2EPYyyBQGE
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.
Prayers of Intercession
Deacon or other leader
In the silence that follows each prayer, please add your own petitions either silently or out loud.
Let us pray for the people of God, that they may proclaim the risen Lord.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for God's royal priesthood, that it may be empowered by the Spirit.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those who wait on God, that they may find renewal.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all people, that they may acknowledge the kingdom of the ascended Christ.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in despair and darkness, that they may find the hope and light of Christ.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in fear of death, that they may find faith through the resurrection.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for prisoners and captives
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all who are struggling with broken relationships.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for the earth, for productivity and for fruitful harvests & for all of God's creation, that the peoples of the earth may meet their responsibility to care.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for areas in the world where food is scarce and deliveries need to be made, especially for refugees in Myanmar (Burma) and Haiti. For provision of food to people in the third world who work to provide food on a daily basis & have not been able to do so because of the lockdown.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all those who, because of loss of income during the past eight weeks of lockdown, are facing eviction for non-payment of rent or foreclosure for non-payment of mortgage.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in the path of any tropical storms or other weather-related threats.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Amen.
Praying for church leaders:
O God,
You will build your church.
Forgive me when I don’t play my part.
Forgive me when I stop others.
Forgive us when we lack the courage to obey.
Forgive us when we get in the way of people seeing you.
O God,
You will build your church.
Give me wisdom to see the gifts you have given me for your church.
Give me discernment to see who you are calling to leadership, especially if it’s me.
Give us confidence to respond to your call and serve.
Give us courage to encourage and support your new leaders.
O God,
You will build your church.
Bless your leaders with the gifts they need.
Bless us with willing, obedient hearts.
Bless our reaching out to other churches in partnership.
Bless our community through the work of your church.
O God,
You will build your church.
Let it be so!
Amen.
THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE
Doxology:- https://youtu.be/GBBnOJpclMQ
Reader: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Reader: Rejoicing in the presence of God here among us, let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us:-
All: 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.
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever.
Amen.
Reader: At this time when as a church family we would normally be celebrating the Eucharist together, let us now say this prayer of Saint Alphonsus as an act of spiritual communion.
All: My Jesus, I believe You are present in the most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
The Conclusion
All our problems:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All our difficulties:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All the devil’s works:
We send to the cross of Christ
All our hopes:
We set on the risen Christ
Forever:- https://youtu.be/DjrAeWCOg6Q
Alleluia, alleluia. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
The story behind Robin’s song “All for Jesus”: - https://youtu.be/lRMfyYMq3JY
Jesus, all for Jesus:-https://youtu.be/8u92h1iHV7M
Service for Trinity Sunday - June 7th, 2020
Zoom link for online access to service at 10:00 a.m. for Trinity Sunday - June 7th:- https://zoom.us/j/7860586161?pwd=b2VaTm5zcktRYjJvYnJSUW9rYzhJdz09
Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty:- https://youtu.be/hv1hn5OvDaY
How great is our God:- https://youtu.be/wDgmJFw6F64
Glorify thy name:- https://youtu.be/BE_6-YEhjbw
Opening sentences:-
Reader: Alleluia. Christ is risen.
All: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: 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.
The confession and absolution
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. 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.
The Reader prays:
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who in his great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with heartfelt repentance and true faith turn to him: have mercy on us, pardon and deliver us from all our sins, confirm and strengthen us in all goodness,
and bring us to everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Collect for Trinity Sunday
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
The Word of God. One or more readings appointed for the day are read.
A reading from Genesis 1:1-2:3
1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. 4God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness. 5God called the light "day," and the darkness he called "night." And there was evening, and there was morning - the first day. 6And God said, "Let there be an expanse between the waters to separate water from water." 7So God made the expanse and separated the water under the expanse from the water above it. And it was so. 8God called the expanse "sky." And there was evening, and there was morning - the second day. 9And God said, "Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear." And it was so. 10God called the dry ground "land," and the gathered waters he called "seas." And God saw that it was good. 11Then God said, "Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds." And it was so. 12The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. 13And there was evening, and there was morning - the third day. 14And God said, "Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years, 15and let them be lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth." And it was so. 16God made two great lights - the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. 17God set them in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth, 18to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good. 19And there was evening, and there was morning - the fourth day. 20And God said, "Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the sky." 21So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living and moving thing with which the water teems, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. 22God blessed them and said, "Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the water in the seas, and let the birds increase on the earth." 23And there was evening, and there was morning - the fifth day. 24And God said, "Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind." And it was so. 25God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. 26Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. 28God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." 29Then God said, "I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. 30And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds of the air and all the creatures that move on the ground - everything that has the breath of life in it - I give every green plant for food." And it was so. 31 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning - the sixth day. 1Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. 2By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. 3And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The Psalm appointed for today is Psalm 150.
1Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens.
2Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness.
3Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre,
4praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the strings and flute,
5praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals.
6Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning is now and shall be forever. Amen.
A reading from 2 Corinthians 13:5-14
5Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you –unless, of course, you fail the test? 6And I trust that you will discover that we have not failed the test. 7Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong. Not that people will see that we have stood the test but that you will do what is right even though we may seem to have failed. 8For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. 9We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is for your perfection. 10This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh in my use of authority – the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down, 11finally, brothers, goodbye. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 12Greet one another with a holy kiss. 13All the saints send their greetings. 14May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Matthew 28:16-20
16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Today’s Reflection:
Scattered people #45:- https://youtu.be/PNNsCCm9pTY
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.
Prayers of Intercession
Deacon or other leader
In the silence that follows each prayer, please add your own petitions either silently or out loud.
Let us pray for the people of God, that they may proclaim the risen Lord.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for God's royal priesthood, that it may be empowered by the Spirit.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those who wait on God, that they may find renewal.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all people, that they may acknowledge the kingdom of the ascended Christ.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in despair and darkness, that they may find the hope and light of Christ.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in fear of death, that they may find faith through the resurrection.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for prisoners and captives
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all who are struggling with broken relationships.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for the earth, for productivity and for fruitful harvests & for all of God's creation, that the peoples of the earth may meet their responsibility to care.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for areas in the world where food is scarce and deliveries need to be made, especially for refugees in Myanmar (Burma) and Haiti. For provision of food to people in the third world who work to provide food on a daily basis & have not been able to do so because of the lockdown.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all those who, because of loss of income during the past eight weeks of lockdown, are facing eviction for non-payment of rent or foreclosure for non-payment of mortgage.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Let us pray for those in the path of any tropical storms or other weather-related threats.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Amen.
Praying for church leaders:
O God,
You will build your church.
Forgive me when I don’t play my part.
Forgive me when I stop others.
Forgive us when we lack the courage to obey.
Forgive us when we get in the way of people seeing you.
O God,
You will build your church.
Give me wisdom to see the gifts you have given me for your church.
Give me discernment to see who you are calling to leadership, especially if it’s me.
Give us confidence to respond to your call and serve.
Give us courage to encourage and support your new leaders.
O God,
You will build your church.
Bless your leaders with the gifts they need.
Bless us with willing, obedient hearts.
Bless our reaching out to other churches in partnership.
Bless our community through the work of your church.
O God,
You will build your church.
Let it be so!
Amen.
THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE
Doxology:- https://youtu.be/GBBnOJpclMQ
Reader: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Reader: Rejoicing in the presence of God here among us, let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us:-
All: 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.
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever.
Amen.
Reader: At this time when as a church family we would normally be celebrating the Eucharist together, let us now say this prayer of Saint Alphonsus as an act of spiritual communion.
All: My Jesus, I believe You are present in the most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
The Conclusion
All our problems:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All our difficulties:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All the devil’s works:
We send to the cross of Christ
All our hopes:
We set on the risen Christ
Alleluia, alleluia. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
The story behind Robin’s song “Not by Might”: - https://youtu.be/sxxIgbBoxds
Not by Might:- https://youtu.be/P8J26PZrNrc