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SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES METHODIST COLLEGES, INC.

Kidapawan Institute for Ecumenical Studies,

Spiritual Formation, and Intercultural Spirituality

(KInESIS) Mt. Apo Village, Kidapawan City, Philippines 9400

AN ORDER FOR THE DAILY PRAISE

AND PRAYER First Compilation, July 2019

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THE SPIRITUAL FORMATION PROGRAM This program is designed to help our students discern their vocation and established

habits of prayer that can sustain a lifelong commitment in the Pastoral Ministry.

And thus, acquire the listening and learning heart of disciples that deepen their

loyalty to Christ as being set apart to preach, to teach, to administer the sacraments,

to nurture, to heal, to gather the community in worship and send them for witness

and outreach ministries (UMC BOD par 302). One of the spiritual activities under

this program offered by the SPMCI - KInESIS to accomplish abovementioned goals

is Celebration of the Daily Praise and Prayer. The Daily Praise and Prayer

intends to praise God and offer prayer for God‟s creation, for the SPMCI community, those in pain and who are sick, for the world, for the country, and for

the Church. Using the pattern provided by the UMC Book of Worship at the Chapel.

Occupants in the Gents and Women Dormitory are required to participate in this

daily spiritual discipline.

Schedules of Praise and Prayer 1. Morning Praise, 5:00 – 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2. Evening Praise, 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

TABLE OF CONTENTS MORNING PRAISE AND PRAYER 1 3

MORNING PRAISE AND PRAYER 2 6

MIDDAY PRAISE AND PRAYER 8

EVENING PRAISE AND PRAYER 1 11

EVENING PRAISE, PRAYER AND LOVE FEAST 14

A PRAYER FOR PEACE, HUMAN RIGHTS AND

GENDER JUSTICE DURING THE 16 DAYS OF

ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE 17

PRAISE AND PRAYER WITH THE BURNING OF

PALMS FOR THE ASH WEDNESDAY 21

PRAISE AND PRAYER THROUGH ONE BILLION

RISING DANCE DURING THE INTERNATIONAL

WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION 24

PRAYER AND MEDITATION AT THE LABYRINTH 29

PRAISE AND PRAYER FOR A GENDER-BALANCED

WORLD 30

PRAISE AND PRAYER AT THE SWIMMING POOL 34

AN EVENING PRAYER FOR JUSTICE AND

COMPASSION FOR THE ANGELS, ANGELOS,

ANGELINES, AND ANGELICAS WHO CRY AND

DIE WITHOUT JUSTICE IN OUR SOCIETY 37

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MORNING PRAISE AND PRAYER 1 GATHERING

At this moment, the Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice. Then a song for

gathering will be sung by the people.

“BLESS THE LORD” BLESS THE LORD, MY SOUL, AND BLESS GOD'S HOLY NAME. BLESS

THE LORD, MY SOUL, WHO LEADS ME INTO LIFE. (3X)

“DAYGON TA ANG DIOS, UG DAYGON ’YANG NGALAN, DAYGON TA ANG DIOS, NAG- GIYA KANATO” (3X)

+CALL TO PRAISE AND PRAYER Leader: The Peace of God, our Creator be with you!

People: And also with you.

Leader: Sisters, brothers and children of God. We are reminded this

beautiful morning that God connects us in the wonder and delight. All: We are thankful, that God provides us a SANCTUARY and secured

campus.

Leader: Sisters, brothers and children of God, we are blessed with the school administration and faith community who initiated the establishment

of the SPMCI providing a contextual and globally competitive academic

programs. People: We are thankful that God provides us a college at the foot of Mt.

Apo honing the future educator and pastors through PHILIPPINE-BASED

and globally competitive curricula.

Leader: Sisters, brothers and children of God, we have given the opportunity to immerse ourselves to the enlightening and empowering

learning experiences and processes.

People: We are thankful that God provides us a MEANINGFUL student and community life as we immersed ourselves in the process of learning

here at SPMCI.

Leader: Sisters, brothers and children of God, we are blessed as we

immersed in the spirituality of SPMCI with competent faculty and staff, who nurtures us and facilitate learning experiences. Planning and preparing our

academic activity for this school year.

People: We are thankful, that God sends COMPETENT and compassionate faculty and staff in our pastoral formation year.

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Leader: Sisters, brothers and children of God, we are blessed with different

activities, seminars and trainings that hone our intercultural competency,

gender sensitivity, and pastoral ministry efficiency. People: We are thankful, that God provides us through SPMCI a lot of

opportunity for trainings and forum that is INTERCULTURAL competent,

environmental friendly, peace promoting, and gender sensitive.

HYMN “FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH”

SA LUPANG KAGANDAHAN AT SA KALWALHATIAN SA PAG-IBIG NA ALAY MULA SA „MING PAGSILANG.

KORO:

DIOS NG BUONG NILALANG, PINASASALAMATAN.

SA PANAHONG MAINAM NG GABI AT NG ARAW PARANG AT BULAKLAKAN BIT‟WIN ARAW AT BUWAN.

SA GALAK NG TAINGA PUSO ISIP AT MATA HIWAGANG MAGKASAMA NG HIMIG NA LIGAYA.

DAHIL SA PAG-IBIG NG KAPATID AT MAGULANG

AT MGA KAIBIGAN SA LUPA‟T SA LANGIT MAN.

BAYAN MONG MINAMAHAL TUWINA AY KATUWANG

SA NANGANGAILANGAN GAWANG MAPAGPALAYA.

SA BANAL MONG KALOOB NA SA AMIN AY HANDOG

NI CRISTONG KAIBIGAN, BINUKLOD KAMING BAYAN.

LECTION

REFLECTION

After the reflection, the Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE At this moment, the Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice. After each prayer, the leader will conclude: Lord, in your mercy, and all will respond: Hear

our prayer. Together, let us pray

For the faith community…..

For those who suffer and those in trouble….

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For the concerns of our community….

For the world, its people, and its leaders…

For the church universal – its leaders, its members, and its mission….

in communion with the saints….

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Re-read) Our God, the father & the mother, from, through and to whom all lives flow,

Your name is holy for you nurture every creature with life,

Your reign of “waters rolling in justice” may come down and dwell among us as it is in your presence,

Give us waters sufficient for our living, and help us to share waters and our

resources to those that are dying in thirst, Forgive us of our insincerity, insensitivity, irresponsibility in saving and

preserving waters,

And teach us to forgive one another, and to seek forgiveness for abusing the

creation, Lead us not into the temptation of accumulation, greed & dominating the

waters, and deliver us from avaricious life styles,

For your word is like waters cleansing us from evil, for your reign is righteousness flowing like an ever flowing stream dismantling the powers

and principalities, from generation to generation, from history to history,

forever and ever.

+BLESSING Leader: O God, our Parent, pour out your Life-giving Spirit on us. Let your

compassion, peace based on justice roll down as waters both now and forever more. Amen.

Response through a Song

“KAPAYAPAAN”

(“Shalom to You” Tune)

KAPAYAPAAN, NAWA‟Y MANAHAN. GAWARAN MO, DIOS NG

KALAKASAN AT SA KAY CRISTO, KAMI‟Y MATUTO NA PAGLINGKURAN ANG

SAMBAYANAN

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MORNING PRAISE AND PRAYER 2 GATHERING

At this moment, the Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice. Then a song for

gathering will be sung by the people.




+CALL TO PRAISE AND PRAYER Leader: In the name of God our Parent, Jesus our Christ and Redeemer, and

of the Holy Spirit our comforter.

All: Amen.

Leader: We gather together today to give thanks and praise to God, who brought us safely through birth and keep us safe (Psalm 22: 9).

People: Let us give thanks and praise the Lord!

Leader: We gather together today to give thanks and praise to God, who does not neglect the poor or ignore their suffering.

People: We gather together to give praise and thanks our God our Parent,

who answers the people when they call for help (Psalm 22:24). Leader: Let us praise the Lord our God, people not yet born will be told that

“The Lord will save his people.” (Psalm 22:31).

All: All the races and nation will worship the Lord of God, Parent of all

colours. Hallelujah!

HYMN “MORNING HAS BROKEN”

BAGONG UMAGA‟Y, BAGONG LIWANAG; HUNI NG IBON NA KAY LIYAG.

ATING AWITAN, BAGONG PAGSIKAT; SIKAT NA DULOT NG

WIKA NIYA.

TUBIG NA ALAY NG KALANGITAN, AY HAMOG SA

HALAMANANG TANGKAY.

ATING PURIHIN, BANLAW SA LUPANG, SUMISIKOL SA PAGDAAN NIYA.

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BAWAT UMAGA‟Y BAGONG PAG-ASA, DULOT NIYANG BUHAY

SA KALULUWA.

BATIS NA LAYA‟T KAHINAHUNAN AY DUMADALOY SA LIKHA NIYA.

LECTION

REFLECTION After the reflection, the Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE At this moment, the Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice. After each prayer, the leader will conclude: Lord, in your mercy, and all will respond: Hear


For the SPMCI community (students, faculty and staff, administration, BOT, and supporters…..


For the concerns of our local community, the world, its people, and its leaders…


Those who have prayer request….

THE LORD’S PRAYER DIOS GINIKANAN, BALAANG NGALAN, GRASYA UG GUGMA

PAGA-AMBITAN. KABUBUT-ON MO, PAGATUMANON, DINHI SA

YUTA UG SA LANGIT. IHATAG NAMO, O DIOS TINUBDAN, INADLAW-ADLAW‟NG

PANGINAHANGLAN.

SA KAHUYANGAN KAMI GIYAHAN, ANG MUPASAYLO MAKAT-

UNAN. UG SA PANULAY KAMI ILIKAY, KALUWASAN, DIOS,

IPATAGAMTAM.

IMONG PRESENSYA, GAHUM UG GUGMA, HIMAYAON KA, DIOS SA TANAN. Amen.

+BLESSING

Leader: O God, our Parent, pour out your Life-giving Spirit on us.

Allow us to immerse in your grace, empowered and refreshed with

your presence. Bless us as we continue today our daily tasks and

responsibilities. Amen.

+THREE FOLD AMEN +++++++

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MIDDAY PRAISE AND PRAYER

GATHERING “BLESS THE LORD” BLESS THE LORD, MY SOUL, AND BLESS GOD'S HOLY NAME. BLESS


“DAYGON TA ANG DIOS, UG DAYGON ’YANG NGALAN,

DAYGON TA ANG DIOS, NAG- GIYA KANATO” (3X)

+CALL TO PRAISE AND PRAYER Leader: The Peace of God be with you! People: And also with you.

Leader: Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will wall

exhausted; but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they

shall walk and not faint (Isaiah 40:30-31)

At this moment, the Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice.

HYMN “I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR” UMH 397

I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR,

MOST GRACIOUS LORD; NO TENDER VOICE LIKE THINE

CAN PEACE AFFORD.

REFRAIN:

I NEED THEE, OH, I NEED THEE;

EVERY HOUR I NEED THEE;

OH, BLESS ME NOW, MY SAVIOR! I COME TO THEE.

I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR, STAY THOU NEAR BY;

TEMPTATIONS LOSE THEIR POWER

WHEN THOU ART NIGH.


IN JOY OR PAIN;

COME QUICKLY AND ABIDE, OR LIFE IS VAIN.

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TEACH ME THY WILL;

AND THY RICH PROMISES IN ME FULFILL.

I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR, MOST HOLY ONE;

OH, MAKE ME THINE INDEED,

THOU BLESSED SON.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Leader: Let us pray together.

All: God of mercy, this midday moment of rest is your welcome gift. Bless the work we have begun, make good its defects, and let us finish it in a way

that pleases you. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

(The Westminster Press/John Know Press, USA, 20th Cent)

LECTION At this moment, the Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice.

REFLECTION


PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE At this moment, the Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice. After each prayer,

the leader will conclude: Lord, in your mercy, and all will respond: Hear


For the faith community…..


For the concerns of our community….

For the world, its people, and its leaders…


in communion with the saints….

THE LORD’S PRAYER

DIOS NA MAGULANG, BANAL ANG NGALAN.

PAMAMAYANI AY SUMAAMIN. GAWIN NAWA ANG „YONG KALOOBAN.

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SA LUPA GAYA NG SA LANGIT.

IPAGKALOOB NGAYON SA AMIN, PANG-ARAW-ARAW NAMING KAKANIN.

KAMI SA SALA AY PATAWARIN, NAGPAPATAWAD SA KAPWA RIN.

H‟WAG MONG SA TUKSO‟Y KAMI‟Y TULUTAN. KUNDI ILIGTAS SA KASAMAAN.

PAMAMAYANI,

KAPANGYARIHAN, KALUWALHATIAN, SA „YONG TANAN.

AMEN.

+BLESSING Leader: The God of peace be with us. All: Amen.

Leader: Let us bless the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.


“KAPAYAPAAN” (“Shalom to You” Tune)



SAMBAYANAN

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EVENING PRAISE AND PRAYER 1 GATHERING

The Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice.

PROCLAMATION OF THE LIGHT

A large candle will be lighted and lifted in the midst of the community.

Leader: Light and peace in Jesus Christ.

All: Thanks be to God. Leader: It is not ourselves we proclaim; we proclaim Christ Jesus our Lord,

and ourselves as your servant for Jesus‟ sake. For the same God who said,

“Out of darkness let light shine,” has caused light to shine within us, to give the light of revelation of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2

Corinthians 4:5-6).

EVENING SONG


THE LORD, MY SOUL, WHO LEADS ME INTO LIFE. (3X) “DAYGON TA ANG DIOS, UG DAYGON ’YANG NGALAN,


SERVICE OF INCENSE

The Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice. A stick of incense will be lighted.

During this time, the following will be read:

I call upon you, O Lord; come quickly to me; give ear to my voice when I

call you. Let my prayer be counted as incense before you, and the lifting up

of my hands as an evening sacrifice.

(Psalm 141:1-2)

An angel, holding a censer full of incense, stood before the altar. The smoke

of the incense went up before God, mingled with the prayer of the people. (Revelation 8:3-4)

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Leader: Let us pray together.

All: God our Parent, you have been our help during the day and you promise

to be with us at night. Receive this prayer as a sign of our trust in you. Save

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us from all evil, keep us from all harm, and guide us in your way. We belong

to you, Lord. Protect us by the power of your name, Jesus Christ we pray.

Amen.

LECTION

REFLECTION

SONG OF PRAISE

“KAY BUTI-BUTI MO, PANGINOON” KAY BUTI-BUTI MO, PANGINOON

SA LAHAT NG ORAS

SA BAWAT ARAW

IKA‟Y LAGING TAPAT KUNG MAGMAHAL ANG IYONG AWA AY

MAGPAWALANG-HANGGAN

CHORUS:

PINUPURI, SINASAMBA KITA

DAKILANG DIYOS AT PANGINOON TUNAY NGANG IKA‟Y WALANG KATULAD

TUNAY NGANG IKA‟Y DI NAGBABAGO

MABUTING DIYOS NA SA AKI‟Y NAGMAMAHAL.

+PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

The following litany of intercession will be prayed.

Prayer for our Nation. O God, keep our whole country under your

protection. Wipe out sin from this land; lift it up from the depth of sorrow, O

Lord, our shining light. Save us from deep grief sorrow and misfortune,

Lord of all nations. Bless us with your wisdom, so that the poor may not be oppressed and the rich may not be oppressors. Make this a nation having no

ruler except God, a nation having no authority but that of Love. Amen.

(UMH 429)

A moment of silence will be offered. A prayer concerns will be shared at

this moment. Everyone will be given a time to have their own prayers in silence. The Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice.

Prayer for a Peaceful Night. O God, you have let me pass the day in peace;

let me pass the night in peace, O Lord who has no lord. There is no strength

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but in you. You alone have no obligation. Under your hand I pass the night.

You are my Mother and my Father. Amen. (UMH 693)


THE LORD’S PRAYER

DIOS NA MAGULANG, BANAL ANG NGALAN. PAMAMAYANI AY SUMAAMIN. GAWIN NAWA ANG „YONG

KALOOBAN.

SA LUPA GAYA NG SA LANGIT.

IPAGKALOOB NGAYON SA AMIN, PANG-ARAW-ARAW NAMING

KAKANIN.

KAMI SA SALA AY PATAWARIN, NAGPAPATAWAD SA KAPWA

RIN.

H‟WAG MONG SA TUKSO‟Y KAMI‟Y TULUTAN. KUNDI ILIGTAS

SA KASAMAAN.

PAMAMAYANI, KAPANGYARIHAN, KALUWALHATIAN, SA „YONG TANAN.

AMEN.

+FINAL BLESSING Leader: The blessing of the God of Sarah and of Abraham, the blessing of

the Son, born of Mary, the blessing of the Holy Spirit who broods over us as

a mother over her children, be with you all. Community: And also with you.

All: Amen. Amen. Amen.

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EVENING PRAISE, PRAYER AND LOVE FEAST The central table is set up and arranged to emphasize fellowship.

GATHERING



A large candle will be lighted and lifted in the midst of the community. Leader: Light and peace in Jesus Christ.


Leader: It is not ourselves we proclaim; we proclaim Christ Jesus our Lord, and ourselves as your servant for Jesus‟ sake. For the same God who said,

“Out of darkness let light shine,” has caused light to shine within us, to give

the light of revelation of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 4:5-6).

EVENING SONG “BLESS THE LORD”

BLESS THE LORD, MY SOUL, AND BLESS GOD'S HOLY NAME. BLESS THE LORD, MY SOUL, WHO LEADS ME INTO LIFE. (3X)



SERVICE OF INCENSE

The Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice. A stick of incense will be lighted. During this time, the following will be read:


call you. Let my prayer be counted as incense before you, and the lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice.

(Psalm 141:1-2) An angel, holding a censer full of incense, stood before the altar. The smoke

of the incense went up before God, mingled with the prayer of the people.

(Revelation 8:3-4)



All: God our Parent, you have been our help during the day and you promise to be with us at night. Receive this prayer as a sign of our trust in you. Save


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to you, Lord. Protect us by the power of your name, Jesus Christ we pray.

Amen.

LECTION

REFLECTION

+PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE The following litany of intercession will be prayed.


protection. Wipe out sin from this land; lift it up from the depth of sorrow, O Lord, our shining light. Save us from deep grief sorrow and misfortune,

Lord of all nations. Bless us with your wisdom, so that the poor may not be

oppressed and the rich may not be oppressors. Make this a nation having no

ruler except God, a nation having no authority but that of Love. Amen. (UMH 429)

A moment of silence will be offered. A prayer concerns will be shared at this moment. Everyone will be given a time to have their own prayers in

silence. The Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice.






THE LORD’S PRAYER

THE BLESSING OF THE FOOD Leader: As we gather at this table, we remember these words of our Lord

Jesus Christ: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If you eat this bread, you will live forever.” (John 6:51).

Community: We come to this table hungry and thirsty. Satisfy us, O God.

Leader: We will enjoy the meal with you, O Lord, and with one another.

The leader will continue to say:

The food that we are about to partake will nourish our life to be in L.O.V.E. A life that Love one another (Romans 13: 8), Obeying the law (Romans

13:8), the commandments of God, the ethical instructions of the Lord

(Romans 13: 9), being Vocal in loving our neighbour as we love ourselves

(Romans 13: 10), and Enlightened, as we live in the Light (Romans 13:13).

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Then the leader may hold hands, palms down, over the food and drinks:

Pour your Holy Spirit on us gathered here, and on these gifts of food and

drinks that through these you may give us new life, boost our energy and our hope to live a life that is CHRISTIC, a life to its fullness.

The leader may raise hands. By your Spirit make us one with Christ, enjoying the gift of diversity with

one another, and one in ministry to all the world, now and forever. Amen.

The leader will lead the sharing of the food and drinks. Then the Final

Blessing will be followed.

+FINAL BLESSING Leader: The blessing of the God of Sarah and of Abraham, the blessing of

the Son, born of Mary, the blessing of the Holy Spirit who broods over us as

a mother over her children, be with you all. Community: And also with you.

All: Amen. Amen. Amen.

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A PRAYER FOR PEACE, HUMAN RIGHTS AND

GENDER JUSTICE DURING THE 16 DAYS OF

ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED

VIOLENCE

GATHERING





+CALL TO PRAISE AND PRAYER Leader: In the name of God our Parent, Jesus our Christ and Redeemer, and of the Holy Spirit our comforter.

All: Amen.

Leader: We are gathered together to pray for gender justice, equality and

empowerment in our country and of the whole world in support and participation on the 16-DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-

BASED VIOLENCE.

People: A 16 days activism against gender-based violence, remembering the story of women‟s struggle for gender justice and parity.

Leader: A 16 days activism against gender-based violence, remembering

that we are created in God‟s image as male and female with equal dignity,

and as equal partner in establishing and honing the inhabited world. People: A 16 days activism against gender-based violence, manifesting our

solidarity to all women and children who have been victims of violence in

their own homes. Leader: We come together because there is so much violence experienced

by the vulnerable ones in our world; countless women, children and men.

All: We gather together to affirm God‟s presence in seeking gender justice and continuing struggle to End Violence against Women and Girls.


SONG "WE SHALL OVERCOME" We shall overcome, we shall overcome,

We shall overcome someday;

Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe, We shall overcome someday.

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The Lord will see us through,


The Lord will see us through someday; Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe,

We shall overcome someday.

We're on to victory, we're on to victory, We're on to victory someday;

Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe,

We're on to victory someday. We'll walk hand in hand, We'll walk hand in hand,

We'll walk hand in hand someday;


We'll walk hand in hand someday. We are not afraid, We are not afraid,

We are not afraid today;

Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe, We are not afraid today.

The truth shall make us free, The truth shall make us free, The truth shall

make us free someday; Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe,

The truth shall make us free someday.

We shall live in peace, We shall live in peace,

We shall live in peace someday; Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe,

We shall live in peace someday.


REFLECTION



Pastor: Let us pray to the Lord.

Response: HEAR OUR PRAY‟R O LORD, HEAR OUR PRAY‟R O LORD, INCLINE THINE EAR TO US AND GRANT US THY PEACE.

Voice 1: O God, our Parent, heal the women and girls who are in pain and

suffering caused by sexual violence. Provide them, O God, a safe spaces to take refuge. R

Voice 2: O God, our Parent, we pray for the children who have been

affected by or witnessed violence, and they will receive the support services

they need to recover from this trauma. R

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Voice 3: O God, our Parent, we pray for the access and availability of

services needed by survivors of sexual violence. R

Voice 4: O God, our Parent, we pray for our fathers and mothers who passionately work for breaking down gender discrimination, and together

with the churches be blessed with courage to challenge Gender Based

Violence. R Voice 5: O God, our Parent, we pray for justice for those who have been

affected by sexual violence, the perpetrator would be brought to justice; the

laws against all forms of violence will be fully and truly enacted and implemented. R

Voice 6: O God, our Parent, we pray for those in the authority that they may

seeks justice for survivors and not fail them, and for those seeking legal

redress and overcoming deep trauma. R Voice 7: O God, our Parent, we pray for the women and girls who have been

trafficked and sold into sexual slavery, that they will find a way to escape

from the situation; for the family so that they will be able to protect their girls from trafficking; for the people to be aware of human trafficking and

provide support as quickly as possible. R

Voice 8: O God, our Parent, we pray for the end of sexual and gender-based violence perpetrated by soldiers and other state agents; for the communities

to be empowered to challenge persons in authority who act with impunity;

and for the breaking of the silence and stigma experienced by the survivors

of sexual violence. R Voice 9: O God, our Parent, we pray for the churches and the leaders of the

church for having the commitment of ending gender-based violence in their

particular parishes or local churches; and that men and boys will be at the forefront with women and girls of ending sexual and gender-based violence.

R

Voice 10: O God, our Parent, we pray for the healing of men and boys

suffered sexual violence, and those supporting victims-survivors and their families. R

Voice 11: O God, our Parent, we pray for many young people who grow up

surrounded by violence; the future of families who have suffered violence; the continuing work of the OND-WES, SPMCI and other agency and

organization who have commitment on gender justice and equity. R

Voice 12: O God, our Parent, we pray for the healing of memories for all those affected by situations of gender-based violence, for survivors,

perpetrators and their families, for just and equitable relationships between

men and women. R

Voice 13: O God, our Parent, we pray for the unity of those churches, organizations, movements, and agencies having a commitment of ending

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sexual violence globally; and that together they may be able to demonstrate

the power of God expressed in practical and unified action. R

Voice 14: O God, our Parent, we pray for those persons who have used their painful and traumatic experiences to help their neighbours who are also in

vulnerable situations, give them strength to sustain. R

Voice 15: O God, our Parent, we pray for the girls across the world who were affected by rape, provide them caring and compassionate communities.

R

Pastor: O God, our Parent, we pray for those working to end violence against women and girls. May God continue to bless them with insight to

recognize violence in all its forms, with courage to name it, with passion to

speak out justice. May the Lord Jesus bless them with compassion for the

vulnerable, and grace to stand with them, sharing his/her strength. May the Holy Spirit blesses them with a prayerful heart, power to breathe peace and

transforms the world. Amen.


PRAYES OF THE PEOPLE


+BLESSING Leader: May God our Parent shine on us and be gracious to us, looks upon

us with favour and grant us peace. Amen.


“KAPAYAPAAN”

(“Shalom to You” Tune) KAPAYAPAAN, NAWA‟Y MANAHAN. GAWARAN MO, DIOS NG

KALAKASAN

AT SA KAY CRISTO, KAMI‟Y MATUTO NA PAGLINGKURAN ANG

SAMBAYANAN +++++++

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sunday/ (Accessed, March 6, 2018) 3. https://www.onebillionrising.org/about/dance/ (Accessed, March 7, 2018) 4. https://www.wewillspeakout.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/GBV-PRAYER-GUIDE_Tearfund-

2013.pdf (Accessed, November 27, 2018)

http://www.united-church.ca/sites/default/files/worship-ideas_aboriginal-women_healing-waters.pdfhttp://www.united-church.ca/sites/default/files/worship-ideas_aboriginal-women_healing-waters.pdfhttp://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/worship/methodist-special-sundays/women-against-violence-sunday/http://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/worship/methodist-special-sundays/women-against-violence-sunday/https://www.wewillspeakout.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/GBV-PRAYER-GUIDE_Tearfund-2013.pdfhttps://www.wewillspeakout.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/GBV-PRAYER-GUIDE_Tearfund-2013.pdf

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PRAISE AND PRAYER WITH THE BURNING OF

PALMS FOR THE ASH WEDNESDAY1

GATHERING


“BANAL MONG TAHANAN”

ANG PUSO KO’Y DUMUDULOG SA’YO,

NAGPAPAKUMBABA, NAGSUSUMAMO

MAGING DAPATIN MONG IKAW AY MAMASDAN MAKANIIG KA AT SA’YO AY PUMISAN (2X)

LOOBIN MONG ANG BUHAY KO’Y MAGING BANAL MONG TAHANAN. LUKLUKAN NG IYONG WAGAS NA PAGSINTA

DALUYAN NG WALANG HANGGANG MGA PAPURI’T PAGSAMBA

MANAHAN KA O DIOS, NGAYON AT KAILAN MAN.


A large candle will be lighted and lifted in the midst of the community.


All: Thanks be to God. Leader: It is not ourselves we proclaim; we proclaim Christ Jesus our Lord

and ourselves as God‟s servant for Jesus‟ sake. For the same God who said,

“Out of darkness let light shine,” has caused light to shine within us, to give the light of revelation of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2

Corinthians 4:5-6).


BLESS THE LORD, MY SOUL, AND BLESS GOD'S HOLY NAME. BLESS



SERVICE OF INCENSE

The Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice. A stick of incense will be lighted. During this time, the following will be read:


call you. Let my prayer be counted as incense before you, and the lifting up

of my hands as an evening sacrifice. (Psalm 141:1-2)

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An angel, holding a censer full of incense, stood before the altar. The smoke

of the incense went up before God, mingled with the prayer of the people.

(Revelation 8:3-4)



All: God our Parent, you have been our help during the day and you promise to be with us at night. Receive this prayer as a sign of our trust in you. Save


to you, Lord. Protect us by the power of your name, Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

LECTION

REFLECTION

BURNING OF PALMS Pastor: The Lord be with you.


Pastor: We gather here to turn these palms from our celebration of the entry of Jesus to Jerusalem into ashes that reminds of our mortality and our need

of God.

A hymn will be sung as the palms are lit and burned. The pastor with the acolytes will gather the ashes into a suitable container. Then the pastor will

continue.

Pastor: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you. Pastor: Let us pray (together).

God, our Parent, grant that these palms turned to ashes will be a sign for us

of your power to purify our hearts, recognizing death at work in us, and replant our lives in the sure and humble soil of your truth and peace.

Through Jesus Christ, our Friend and the Holy Spirit our Companion, One

God, now and forever. Amen.

SONG OF PRAISE “KADAKILAAN MO” KADAKILAAN MO, O DIOS SINASAYSAY NG BAWAT

TANAWING AKING MINAMASDAN,

KAPANGYARIHAN MO SA PUSO NAKINTAL, KAYA MAGPUPURI HABANG NABUBUHAY.

SA HANGIN AT BUNDOK, SA TUBIG AT LUPA, SA DAGAT AT BATIS, SA BAWAT NILIKHA,

KAPANGYARIHAN MO DOO’Y NABABADYA, KAYA’T KAGALAKAN

ANG MAGPURING KUSA.

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O DIOS DAKILA KA! DAKILA KAILANMAN! PUSO’SY SUMISIGAW, DI

KO MAPIGILAN,

KALIGAYAHAN KO ANG AKING ISASAYSAY, KAL’WALHATIAN MO NA DI MAPAPARAM.



protection. Wipe out sin from this land; lift it up from the depth of sorrow, O Lord, our shining light. Save us from deep grief sorrow and misfortune,


oppressed and the rich may not be oppressors. Make this a nation having no

ruler except God, a nation having no authority but that of Love. Amen. (UMH 429)

A moment of silence will be offered. A prayer concerns will be shared at this moment. Everyone will be given a time to have their own prayers in







THE LORD’S PRAYER

+FINAL BLESSING

Leader: The blessing of the God of Sarah and of Abraham, the blessing of

the Son, born of Mary, the blessing of the Holy Spirit who broods over us as a mother over her children, be with you all.

Community: And also with you.

All: Amen. Amen. Amen. +++++++++++++++++

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PRAISE AND PRAYER THROUGH ONE BILLION

RISING DANCE DURING THE INTERNATIONAL

WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION

GATHERING

“BLESS THE LORD” BLESS THE LORD, MY SOUL, AND BLESS GOD'S HOLY NAME.

BLESS THE LORD, MY SOUL, WHO LEADS ME INTO LIFE. (3X)



+CALL TO PRAISE AND PRAYER Leader: The Peace of God be with you!


Leader: Good afternoon to all! Maayong hapon sa tanan! We are

gathered together this afternoon to pray for gender justice, equality

and empowerment in our country and of the whole world in

celebration with the International Women‟s Day.

People: March 8 is a time of remembering the story of women‟s

struggle for gender justice and parity. We are celebrating today the

social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

Leader: The International Women‟s Day is a time to remember that

we are created in God‟s image as male and female with equal dignity,

and as equal partner in establishing and honing the inhabited world.

People: The International Women‟s Day is a time to manifest our

solidarity to all women and children who have been victims of

violence in their own homes.

Leader: We come together because there is so much violence

experienced by the vulnerable ones in our world; countless women,

children and men.

All: We gather together to affirm God‟s presence in seeking gender

justice and continuing struggle to End Violence against Women.

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SONG

"WE SHALL OVERCOME"

We shall overcome, we shall overcome,






The Lord will see us through someday;



We're on to victory, we're on to victory,

We're on to victory someday;


We're on to victory someday.

We'll walk hand in hand, We'll walk hand in hand,



We'll walk hand in hand someday.

We are not afraid, We are not afraid,



We are not afraid today.

The truth shall make us free, The truth shall make us free, The truth

shall make us free someday;




We shall live in peace someday; Oh, deep in my heart, I do

believe, We shall live in peace someday.


REFLECTION


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STATEMENT OF FAITH

Leader: We believe that abusive behaviour is wrong.

All: that women and men should live in safety,

that no-one should harm another person;

that women and men should know the constancy of love,

that no-one should blow hot and cold in relationships

that women and men should feel secure, content,

that no-one should have violence used against them;

that women and men should feel free to speak out,

that no-one should constrain or deny the truth;

that women and men should grow towards wholeness,

that no-one should restrict another one‟s growth;

Leader: We believe that a change of behaviour is right.

All: In the name of Christ, Amen. (Service of Women against Violence Sunday Liturgy Guide, The Methodist Church, UK)


THE ONE BILLION RISING DANCE

The leader will introduce the background of the dance.

Dance is a term referring to the aesthetic movements with an

expressive intent. It is a natural expression of patterns of belief and

development, of thoughts, ideas, feelings, and theology as well. A

way of revealing our resistance against the power of death, and

reaction of what the people encountered and experienced.

The One Billion Rising is the biggest mass action to end violence

against women in human history. This initiative was launched in

February 14, 2012 as a call to action based on the growing statistics of

violence against women and children, who were beaten or raped. The

One Billion Rising Dance is a dance against all forms of violence

against women and all the systems that cause other forms of violence

such as racism, fascism, and etc. Let us dance together, with the dance

of resistance, the dance of justice and dignity, the dance of hope, and

the dance of gender parity. Let us dance together, the One Billion

Rising dance steps.

At this moment, the dance instructor will introduce and lead the

community in dancing. Then the prayers of the people will be

followed. The Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice.

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protection. Wipe out sin from this land; lift it up from the depth of

sorrow, O Lord, our shining light. Save from deep grief sorrow and

misfortune, Lord of all nations. Bless us with your wisdom, so that the

poor may not be oppressed and the rich may not be oppressors. Make

this a nation having no ruler except God, a nation having no authority

but that of Love. Amen. (UMH 429)

A moment of silence will be offered. A prayer concerns will be shared

at this moment. Everyone will be given a time to have their own

prayers in silence. The Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice.

Prayer of Dedication. We offer ourselves to you, O God our Creator.

We offer our hands. Use our healing touch to comfort sisters, brothers

and children who are afraid. We offer our eyes and ears. May we see

and hear the signs and stories of violence, so that all my have

someone with them in their pain and confusion. We offer our hearts

and our tears as their hurt and sorrow echo within us. We offer our

own stories of violence. May we be healed as we embrace each other.

We offer our anger. Make it a passion for justice. We offer all our

skills. Use our gifts to end violence. We offer our faith, our hope, our

love. May our encounters with violence bring us closer to you and to

each other. All this we ask through Jesus Christ who knows the pain

of violence. AMEN. (Carol Penner, The United Church of Canada)


+BLESSING

Leader: The Lord of the Dance blesses us and keeps us. Empower us

to make our life FIT, which means Faithful to God, Intercultural

Competent, and Transformed life. Thus, the Lord makes his face to

shine on us and be gracious to us. The Lord of the Dance looks upon

us with favour and grant us peace. Amen.


“KAPAYAPAAN”

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KAPAYAPAAN, NAWA‟Y MANAHAN. GAWARAN MO, DIOS

NG KALAKASAN

AT SA KAY CRISTO, KAMI‟Y MATUTO NA PAGLINGKURAN

ANG SAMBAYANAN

+++++++ References: 5. http://www.united-church.ca/sites/default/files/worship-ideas_aboriginal-women_healing-

waters.pdf (Accessed, March 6, 2018) 6. http://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/worship/methodist-special-sundays/women-

against-violence-sunday/ (Accessed, March 6, 2018) 7. https://www.onebillionrising.org/about/dance/ (Accessed, March 7, 2018) 8. http://www.un.org/en/events/womensday/history.shtml (Accessed, March 7, 2018) 9. http://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/multimedia/2018/2/infographic-rural-women

(Accessed, March 7, 2018)

http://www.united-church.ca/sites/default/files/worship-ideas_aboriginal-women_healing-waters.pdfhttp://www.united-church.ca/sites/default/files/worship-ideas_aboriginal-women_healing-waters.pdfhttp://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/worship/methodist-special-sundays/women-against-violence-sunday/http://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/worship/methodist-special-sundays/women-against-violence-sunday/http://www.un.org/en/events/womensday/history.shtmlhttp://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/multimedia/2018/2/infographic-rural-women

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PRAYER AND MEDITATION AT THE LABYRINTH

SILENCE

A silent meditation on the sounds and music offered by the birds, rivers, and environment.

CALL TO PRAISE AND PRAYER

Leader: In the name of God our Parent, Jesus Christ our Redeemer, and the Holy Spirit our Comforter.

All: Amen.

Unison: Let the words of our mouth and the meditation of our heart be

acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength and our redeemer (Psalm 19:14). Amen.

HYMN “BLESS THE LORD”

SCRPTURE LESSON Readings appropriate to the morning, or the day or season of the Christian

Year. It may be used The Upper Room Disciplines, a Book of Daily

Devotions readings.

SILENCE

Then after a moment of silent meditation, the leader will say Let our prayer

walk be acceptable to you, O God, our rock and our salvation. Amen.

MEDITATIVE WALK Start our walking prayer by addressing and acknowledging God, stating our

intention to experience God‟s presence through this meditative walk. And as

we walk through the labyrinth, focus our attention towards God considering the following guide questions:

1. What are the things that I need to let go? 2. What obstacles prevent me to have a closer relationship with God? As we go along with our journey, allow ourselves in the moment of silence

to experience God‟s healing presence, voice, and liberating challenge. Then

on the way out from the center of the labyrinth, ask God to continually guide us by God‟s wisdom and love.

After a moment of silent meditation at the center of the labyrinth. The

participant/s will go out from the center in silence.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

At the entrance of the labyrinth, the Lord‟s Prayer will be recited or sung.

+BLESSING

Pastor: The Lord blesses us, keep us and be gracious to us. The Lord looks on us with favor and grants us peace. Amen.

THREE FOLD AMEN

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PRAISE AND PRAYER FOR A GENDER-

BALANCED WORLD2

GATHERING





+CALL TO PRAISE AND PRAYER Leader: The Peace of God be with you! People: And also with you.

Leader: We are gathered together this afternoon to pray for a gender-

balanced world, for gender justice and empowerment in our country and for the whole world.

People: This is the day that the Lord has made to commemorate the stories

of women‟s struggle for gender equality, and celebrates the social,

economic, cultural and political achievements of women leading towards a gender-balanced world.

Leader: We are called us children of God of different generations, colours,

races, gender identity and sexual orientation to work together in building a gender-balanced world. We are equal partner of building the inhabited

world.

People: We come together to affirm our commitment for a gender-balanced government, of media and sports coverage, of employment opportunities,

and of ordained ministries and episcopal leadership.

All: We gather together to affirm that God is with us in our journey towards

a gender-balanced world and to continuing struggle against gender-based violence.

SONG "WE SHALL OVERCOME" We shall overcome, we shall overcome,



We shall overcome someday. The Lord will see us through,


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We shall overcome someday. We're on to victory, we're on to victory,


Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe, We're on to victory someday.


We'll walk hand in hand someday; Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe,



We are not afraid today; Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe,


The truth shall make us free, The truth shall make us free,

The truth shall make us free someday;

Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe, The truth shall make us free someday.

We shall live in peace,

We shall live in peace,

We shall live in peace someday; Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe,

We shall live in peace someday.

LECTIONS AND REFLECTIONS After each reflection, the Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice.

OUR GENDER- BALANCED WORLD AFFIRMATION

Leader: We affirm that male and female are created in the image of God

with the capacity to establish a liberating, empowering, affirming, and dynamic relationship among each other for the transformation of the world.

People: We affirm as Christ affirmed the personhood of women with dignity

and equal worth with men, and both will work to eliminate all forms discriminations.

Leader: We affirm the pouring out of the Holy Spirit to women and men

standing for the dignity of life and integrity of God‟s creations. People: We affirm the communion of the Triune God, consolidating us to

resist against the structures which perpetuate violence against women and

exploitation of their sexuality.

Leader: We affirm the presence of the Triune God, in our movement of resistance against all structures of dominance excluding women in the

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theological and spiritual conversations, and denying women‟s participation

in decision -making processes in the church and society.

All: Thus, we commit ourselves to a collective effort of building a gender-balanced world. Amen.




Prayer for our Nation. O God, keep our whole country under your protection. Wipe out sin from this land; lift it up from the depth of sorrow, O

Lord, our shining light. Save us from deep grief, sorrow and misfortune,


oppressed and the rich may not be oppressors. Make this a nation having no ruler except God, a nation having no authority but that of Love. Amen.

(UMH 429)

At this moment, the Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice. Prayer for the Equal Access to Health Care. O God, our Parent, help us to

put our faith into action so that it brings healing to the world. We pray for

those suffering from any illness of body and mind. Touch them with your healing Spirit. Grant that the quality and affordable healthcare to everyone

be a reality. Amen (Matthew 25:34-41)


Prayer for the Equality of Men and Women. O God, our Parent, the one who have the authority in heaven and on the earth, we pray that you would

guide and protect us on our journey to make men and women equally share

in the decision making and sharing of power that you entrusted to us. Amen. (Romans 13:1)


Prayer to End Gender-Based Discrimination. O God, our Parent, touch

the hearts of those in the leadership to be sensitive to the pains and suffering of those women and girls still treated and seen as inferior to their male peers.

May they become the voice of the voiceless women, girls and children,

listen to their complaints, and pay attentions to their petitions. Come and rescue them as what Christ did. Amen. (Psalms 119:87-88)


A Prayer to End the Burden of Poverty. O God, our Parent, give us knowledge, wisdom and understanding so that we may be able to live the

life promised by Jesus. Empower us to have decent housing, food and

clothing. Show us the way, O God, our Parent, to make our burdens light

and overcome poverty. Amen (Mark 16: 1-6)

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A moment of silence will be offered. A prayer concerns will be shared at

this moment. Everyone will be given a time to have their own prayers in


+BLESSING Leader: Go in faith as daughters and sons of God. May God our Mother and

Father continue to bless us, God the Christ lighten our way, and God the Spirit leads us in building a gender-balanced world. Amen


“KAPAYAPAAN” (“Shalom to You” Tune)


KALAKASAN

AT SA KAY CRISTO, KAMI‟Y MATUTO NA PAGLINGKURAN ANG SAMBAYANAN

+++++++ References: 10. https://www.globalministries.org/resources/worship-resources/laying-down-the-stones-

1.html (Accessed, March 7, 2019) 11. http://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/worship/methodist-special-sundays/women-

against-violence-sunday/ (Accessed, March 6, 2018) 12. https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Photography (Accessed, March 8, 2019) 13. https://www.onebillionrising.org/about/dance/ (Accessed, March 7, 2018)

++++++++++++++

https://www.globalministries.org/resources/worship-resources/laying-down-the-stones-1.htmlhttps://www.globalministries.org/resources/worship-resources/laying-down-the-stones-1.htmlhttp://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/worship/methodist-special-sundays/women-against-violence-sunday/http://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/worship/methodist-special-sundays/women-against-violence-sunday/https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Photography

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PRAISE AND PRAYER AT THE SWIMMING POOL3

GATHERING

At this moment, the Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice. Then a song for gathering will be sung by the people.

+CALL TO PRAISE AND PRAYER Leader: The Peace of God, our Creator be with you!


Leader: Sisters, brothers and children of God. Come let us hear the songs

of the waters. Feel the living water embracing our soul. All: Living water splash our soul with your love.

Leader: As we gather to together in and around the swimming pool, we

affirm that water is essential for life. Water is Sacred. Thus, we have to be valued not because Water is solely useful to human beings but because it is

God‟s creation.

People: In praise and thanksgiving to God, our Parent, we affirm our responsibility to nurture, enhance, and protect the watersheds and sources

who provides us life and opportunity to live in harmony with other creations

Leader: Let us draw near to God! Let our hearts overflow with praise and

be cleansed by the waters of God‟s grace and forgiveness.

HYMN “FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH”

SA LUPANG KAGANDAHAN AT SA KALWALHATIAN SA PAG-IBIG NA ALAY MULA SA „MING PAGSILANG.

KORO:

DIOS NG BUONG NILALANG, PINASASALAMATAN.

SA PANAHONG MAINAM NG GABI AT NG ARAW PARANG AT BULAKLAKAN BIT‟WIN ARAW AT BUWAN.

SA GALAK NG TAINGA PUSO ISIP AT MATA HIWAGANG MAGKASAMA NG HIMIG NA LIGAYA.

DAHIL SA PAG-IBIG NG KAPATID AT MAGULANG

AT MGA KAIBIGAN SA LUPA‟T SA LANGIT MAN.

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BAYAN MONG MINAMAHAL TUWINA AY KATUWANG

SA NANGANGAILANGAN GAWANG MAPAGPALAYA.

SA BANAL MONG KALOOB NA SA AMIN AY HANDOG

NI CRISTONG KAIBIGAN, BINUKLOD KAMING BAYAN.

LECTION Suggested readings 2 Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 51; Hebrews 9:1-10; Mark 1:1-8


REFLECTION


PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

A glass of Clean Water, a glass of salted water, and an empty glass are used. A music related to the nature will be played.

Leader: Let us pray for the whole universe. (Holding the glass of clean

water) Lord let this glass of clean water remind us of the available sources of fresh drinking water. Help us to protect the gift of water and utilize it with

the spirit of sanctity and responsibility.

People: O God our Parent, the fountain of life, wash us clean from greed

and sin. Leader: (Holding the glass of salted water) Let this glass of salted water

remind us of the tears of those whose lives have been threatened by the

excessive use of their water resources. Let those who contribute to the rising sea levels shed tears of repentance and learn to lead a simple life so that

others can „simply live‟.

People: O God our Parent, the creator of new life, transform us so that we

may be channels of life. Leader: (Holding the empty glass) Lord we pray for all the communities

who are involved in the issue of water justice. Sensitize us, to walk with all

the people who lack the water of life. Help us to empty ourselves of all the prejudices and fill us with a vision of solidarity and fellowship so that we

can work with other likeminded people in conserving the gift water.

People: God of justice give us your vision.

A moment of silence will be offered. Everyone will be given a time to have

their own prayers in silence. The Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice.

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Re-read)

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Our God, the father & the mother, from, through and to whom all lives flow,

Your name is holy for you water every creature with life,

Your reign of “waters rolling in justice” may come down and dwell among us as it is in your presence,

Give us waters sufficient for our living, and help us to share waters and our

resources with those that are dying in thirst, Forgive us of our insincerity, insensitivity, irresponsibility in saving and

preserving waters,

And teach us to forgive one another, and to seek forgiveness for abusing the creation,

Lead us not into the temptation of accumulation, greed & dominating the

waters, and deliver us from avaricious life styles,

For your word is like waters cleansing us from evil, for your reign is righteousness flowing like an ever flowing stream dismantling the powers

and principalities, from generation to generation, from history to history,

forever and ever.

+BLESSING Leader: (Scooping water from the swimming pool.) O God, our Parent, pour out your Life-giving Spirit on us and on this water in the swimming

pool. Allow us swim and immerse in your grace, empowered and refreshed

with your presence through the water of this swimming pool. Let your

compassion, peace based on justice roles down as waters both now and forever more. Amen.


“KAPAYAPAAN”




SAMBAYANAN

+++++++ Reference: 1. THE UNITED METHODIST BOOK OF WORSHIP. USA: The United Methodist Publishing House,

2002. 2. http://www.greenanglicans.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Season-of-Creation-2013-WATER.pdf 3. http://acen.anglicancommunion.org/media/319299/Lent-2018_Water-InJustice-Liturgical-

Resource.pdf 4. http://www.umc.org/what-we-believe/the-natural-world#water-air

http://www.greenanglicans.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Season-of-Creation-2013-WATER.pdfhttp://acen.anglicancommunion.org/media/319299/Lent-2018_Water-InJustice-Liturgical-Resource.pdfhttp://acen.anglicancommunion.org/media/319299/Lent-2018_Water-InJustice-Liturgical-Resource.pdfhttp://www.umc.org/what-we-believe/the-natural-world#water-air

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AN EVENING PRAYER FOR JUSTICE AND

COMPASSION FOR THE ANGELS, ANGELOS,

ANGELINES, AND ANGELICAS WHO CRY AND

DIE WITHOUT JUSTICE IN OUR SOCIETY4


PROCLAMATION OF THE LIGHT A large candle will be lighted and lifted in the midst of the community.



Pastor: It is not ourselves we proclaim; we proclaim Christ Jesus our

Lord, and ourselves as your servant for Jesus‟ sake. For the same God

who said, “Out of darkness let the light shine,” has caused light to

shine within us, to give the light of revelation of the glory of God in

the face of Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 4:5-6).


BLESS THE LORD, MY SOUL, AND BLESS GOD'S HOLY NAME.

BLESS THE LORD, MY SOUL, WHO LEADS ME INTO LIFE. (3X)



SERVICE OF INCENSE The Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice. A stick of incense will be lighted.

During this time, the following will be read:

I call upon you, O Lord; come quickly to me; give ear to my voice

when I call you. Let my prayer be counted as incense before you, and

the lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice.

(Psalm 141:1-2)

An angel, holding a censer full of incense, stood before the altar. The

smoke of the incense went up before God, mingled with the prayer of

the people. (Revelation 8:3-4)

+CALL TO PRAISE AND PRAYER Pastor: The Peace of God be with you!

4 September 28, 2018.

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Pastor: We are gathered together to pray for gender justice, equality

and empowerment in our country and of the whole world.

People: We are gathered together to pray that no more Angels,

Angelos, Angelines, and Angelicas who cry and die without justice.

Pastor: We are gathered together to be reminded that as created in

God‟s image as male and female, we have equal dignity and we are

equal partner in establishing and honing the inhabited world.

People: We are gathered together to manifest our solidarity to all

Angels, Angelos, Angelines, and Angelicas who have been victims of

violence in their own homes.

Pastor: We come together because there is so much violence

experienced by the vulnerable ones in our world; countless women,

children and men.

All: We gather together to affirm God‟s presence in seeking gender

justice and continuing struggle to End Violence against Women and

Children. At this moment, the Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice.

LECTION

REFLECTION

STATEMENT OF FAITH

Pastor: We believe that abusive behaviour is wrong.

All: that women and men should live in safety,

that no-one should harm another person;

that women and men should know the constancy of love,

that no-one should blow hot and cold in relationships

that women and men should feel secure, content,

that no-one should have violence used against them;

that women and men should feel free to speak out,

that no-one should constrain or deny the truth;

that women and men should grow towards wholeness,

that no-one should restrict another one‟s growth;

Pastor: We believe that a change of behaviour is right.

All: In the name of Christ, Amen. (Service of Women against Violence Sunday Liturgy Guide, The Methodist Church, UK)



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protection. Wipe out sin from this land; lift it up from the depth of

sorrow, O Lord, our shining light. Save us from deep grief, sorrow

and misfortune, Lord of all nations. Bless us with your wisdom, so

that the poor may not be oppressed and the rich may not be

oppressors. Make this a nation having no ruler except God, a nation

having no authority but that of Love. Amen. (UMH 429) A moment of silence will be offered. A prayer concerns will be shared at this moment. Everyone will be given a time to have their own prayers in


Prayer of Dedication. We offer ourselves to you, O God our Creator.

We offer our hands. Use our healing touch to comfort sisters, brothers

and children who are afraid. We offer our eyes and ears. May we see

and hear the signs and stories of violence, so that all my have

someone with them in their pain and confusion. We offer our hearts

and our tears as their hurt and sorrow echo within us. We offer our

own stories of violence. May we be healed as we embrace each other.

We offer our anger. Make it a passion for justice. We offer all our

skills. Use our gifts to end violence. We offer our faith, our hope, our

love. May our encounters with violence bring us closer to you and to

each other. All this we ask through Jesus Christ who knows the pain

of violence. AMEN. (Carol Penner, The United Church of Canada) At this moment, the Tibetan bowl will be beaten thrice.

SONG "WE SHALL OVERCOME"

We shall overcome, we shall overcome,









We're on to victory, we're on to victory,



We're on to victory someday.

40









The truth shall make us free, The truth shall make us free, The truth

shall make us free someday;




We shall live in peace someday; Oh, deep in my heart, I do

believe, We shall live in peace someday.

+BLESSING

Pastor: Look upon your neighbour with love, especially the Angels,

Angelos, Angelines, Angelicas of our society and their families who

cry and die without justice. Reach out them in peace, surround them

with joy, and show them the ways of Christ. Amen.


“KAPAYAPAAN”


KAPAYAPAAN, NAWA‟Y MANAHAN. GAWARAN MO, DIOS

NG KALAKASAN

AT SA KAY CRISTO, KAMI‟Y MATUTO NA PAGLINGKURAN

ANG SAMBAYANAN

+++++++ References: 14. http://www.united-church.ca/sites/default/files/worship-ideas_aboriginal-

women_healing-waters.pdf (Accessed, March 6, 2018) 15. http://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/worship/methodist-special-sundays/women-

against-violence-sunday/ (Accessed, March 6, 2018)

16. http://www.un.org/en/events/womensday/history.shtml (Accessed, March 7, 2018)

17. http://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/multimedia/2018/2/infographic-rural-women (Accessed, March 7, 2018)

Prepared by:

REV. JERIC C. CORTADO Chaplain, Southern Philippines Methodist Colleges, Inc. (SPMCI)

Director, Kidapawan Institute for Ecumenical Studies, Spiritual Formation,

and Intercultural Spirituality (KInESIS)

Mt. Apo Village, Poblacion, Kidapawan City, Philippines 9400
http://www.united-church.ca/sites/default/files/worship-ideas_aboriginal-women_healing-waters.pdfhttp://www.united-church.ca/sites/default/files/worship-ideas_aboriginal-women_healing-waters.pdfhttp://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/worship/methodist-special-sundays/women-against-violence-sunday/http://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/worship/methodist-special-sundays/women-against-violence-sunday/http://www.un.org/en/events/womensday/history.shtmlhttp://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/multimedia/2018/2/infographic-rural-women

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