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Christ our Hope Anglican Church
A parish of the Anglican Church in North America (REC)
Diocese of the Central States
The Rt. Rev. Daniel Morse, Bishop Ordinary
The Rt. Rev. Peter Manto, Bishop Co-Adjutor
The Rev. Isaac A. Chavez, Interim Rector
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Deaconess Candy Jacques, Parish Administrator
Amanda Roberts, Music Director
Susan Current, Benevolence Coordinator
SATURDAY EVENING
5:00 p.m.- Holy Communion
Christian instruction, ages 3-10, during sermon
SUNDAY MORNING
9:30 a.m. Christian instruction, all ages
10:30 a.m. - Holy Communion
3425 Valley Pike
Dayton, Ohio 45424
You can find us on FACEBOOK and at
http://cohdayton.wordpress.com/
wifi password: jesussaves
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Christ Our Hope Anglican Church looks up in worship; reaches out
to love our neighbors; seeks to grow in the knowledge and love of
Jesus Christ; and builds upon the ancient church to advance the
Kingdom of God.
For pastoral needs and church questions, please call the
church phone (937) 985-2640.
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Christ Our Hope Anglican Church
29 October 2017
21st Sunday after Pentecost
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in
believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may
abound in hope. (Romans 15:13)
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Call to Worship MICAH 6:8
He has shown thee, O man,
What is good and what the Lord requires of thee;
He has shown thee, O man,
What is good and what the Lord requires of thee;
But to do justly, and to love mercy,
And to walk humbly with thy God. “Micah 6:8” Bob Sklar © 1978, 1980 CCCM Music, Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing Used by permission. CCLI #11030776
Announcements
Processional PRAISE, MY SOUL, THE KING OF HEAVEN;
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
To His feet thy tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Evermore His praises sing:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King.
Praise Him for His grace and favor
To our fathers in distress.
Praise Him still the same as ever,
Slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Glorious in His faithfulness.
WELCOME TO CHRIST OUR HOPE ANGLICAN CHURCH
We welcome all who have come to worship our Lord Jesus Christ
today. You will find everything for our worship service in this bulle-
tin. The words to our songs, the citations for our scripture readings
as well as parish information is all found here. Please feel free to
stand, sit, or kneel as you are comfortable. Guests are encouraged
to sign our Guest Book, found on the table at the back of the sanc-
tuary.
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...in everything by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known
to God.(Philippians 4:6)
PRAYER REQUEST:____________________________________
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PRAISE OR THANKSGIVING REPORT (Answered
Prayer):____________________________________________
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NAME (Optional)______________________________________
Please tear off this part of your bulletin, fold it in half and
place in the offering basket. Our prayer team will take the
requests and pray for them during the week.
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Here are some good opportunities to get together with others
in the parish family in smaller group settings. Everyone is
welcome! All are at the church unless otherwise noted.
Women’s Book Study
Every Thursday — 9:30-11:30 a.m.(Childcare provided)
Nov. 9—New Book “In the Land of the Blue Burkha”
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
Third Saturday of each month from 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Home Fellowship Group
Monthly dinner for fellowship; dates and locations announced in
the bulletin
Next one — November 4 (see elsewhere for details)
Wednesday Evening Prayer
A time of worship, prayer, and reflection — 7:00 p.m.
Intercessory Prayer
Every Thursday 11:15-11:45 a.m. at Century Systems
Nursing Home Morning Prayer/Holy Communion
Sundays — Livingston Care Center
10:30 a.m. — Morning Prayer
2:30 p.m. — Holy Communion
Healing Prayer Study Group
2nd and 4th Sundays — 6:30 p.m.
Vestry
2nd Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m
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Father- like He tends and spares us;
Well our feeble frame He knows.
In His hands He gently bears us,
Rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Widely yet His mercy flows.
Angels, help us to adore Him;
Ye behold Him face to face;
Sun and moon, bow down before Him,
Dwellers all in time and space.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise with us the God of grace. Music by: John Goss, 1869. Words by: Henry Francis Lyte, 1834. (public domain)
Opening Acclamation
Celebrant. Blessed be God, the Father, the Son,
and the Holy Spirit..
People. And blessed be his kingdom, now and
forever. Amen.
Celebrant. The Lord be with you.
People. And with your spirit.
Celebrant. Let us pray.
The Collect for Purity
Praying together
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.
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The Summary of the Law
Jesus said: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.
The Gloria in Excelsis (Tune: Scottish Gloria)
Glory be to God on High And on earth peace – good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee. We glorify thee, we give thanks to thee For thy great glory. O Lord God, heavenly king, God the father almighty: O Lord, the only begotten son, Jesus Christ, O Lord God, lamb of God, son of the father: That takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, Receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father Have mercy upon us. For thou, only, art holy. Thou, only, art the Lord. Thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, Art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Celebrant. Let us pray.
The Collect for the Persecuted Church
Praying together
O LORD God, whose Son Jesus Christ suffered and died for us and
in His resurrection restores life and peace to all creation; O Lord
God, our Redeemer, Defender, Protector, and Avenger, we pray for
Your people who are victims of violence and hatred and are op-
pressed and injured by their fellow humans. Give strength and en-
couragement to them by Your Holy Spirit. Look upon them and help
us to honor those who are suffering or have died in Your ser-
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Opportunities to Minister
Acolytes
Altar Guild
Building and Grounds
Greeters
Intercessory Prayer Team
Lectors
Music Ministry
Nursery
Sunday School
Please see our deaconess or wardens if you are interested in helping with
any of these ministries or service opportunities. They will direct you to a
point person for that ministry.
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NEXT WEEK!
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vice. Comfort their families and give them courage. Thwart the op-
pressors and call them to repentance, but if they will not repent, we
commit them to Your justice. All this we pray through the same,
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Collect for the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
The First Lesson Exodus 22:21-27
Lector. This is the Word of the Lord.
People. Thanks be to God.
THE PSALM PSALM 1
1Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the LORD,
and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. 4 The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. 5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; 6 for the LORD knows the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish. (ESV) Glory to the Father, and to the Son, And to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen.
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The Second Lesson I Thessalonians 2:1-8
Lector. This is the Word of the Lord.
People. Thanks be to God.
The Holy Gospel St. Matthew 22:34-46
The Gradual
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet
And a light unto my path
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet
And a light unto my path “Thy Word”, Words and Music by Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith, © 1984 Meadowgreen
Music Company
CCLI License # 11030776
All standing, the Deacon or Priest reads the Gospel, first saying
Priest. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus
Christ according to St. Matthew, chapter
22, beginning with the 34th verse.
People. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
After the Gospel, the Reader says
Priest. The Gospel of the Lord
People. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Children's Sermon
The Sermon
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Christ Our Hope External Ministries
Dr. Kris Prenger-LAMB Bangladesh
Dominion Academy of Dayton
Fr. Matt & Sora Colvin
Samaritan's Purse
Hope 4 Riverside
St. Lazarus Mission
Christmas Packages for Overseas
This year we will be sending Christmas packages to Dr. Kris
Prenger in Bangladesh and Elyse Burns in Taiwan. Mayan Shah
has once again graciously volunteered to coordinate and mail the
packages. They must be in the mail very early, so we are making
the deadline next Sunday, November 5. Please bring in anything
you would care to give to either person and place it on the back ta-
ble. Items suggested are:
Dr. Kris: Crystal lite type drink packets, dry muffin mix (that makes
6-12 muffins), cheese for macaroni and cheese, pepperoni (sticks),
walnuts, chocolate chips, lemon juice, coffee creamer (flavored,
sugar- or fat-free)
Books —Henri Naowen 'In the name of Jesus’
Marilynne Robinson. Housekeeping: A Novel
Josh Larsen. Movies Are Prayers: How Films Voice Our Deepest
Longings
Elyse: Anything Reese's; candles (nostalgic scents -- Christmas,
Winter, Spring, etc.) Bath and Body Works scents Japanese Cherry
Blossom and Sensual Amber; Christmas cards.
Little things, perhaps, but they show a lot of love from our parish!
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PARISH LIFE
Hats & Mittens Needed! Once again, Hope4Riverside churches are
cooperating to collect hats, gloves, and mit-
tens for children in our community. Espe-
cially needed are sizes suitable for Kinder-
garten through Middle School. Please start
bringing your contributions next week. We
will be collecting for the next several weeks. Last year we filled the
“big brown bag” — this year let’s try to double that! This is a great
way to reach out with the love of God to our neighbors and provide
for their needs in a tangible way as well. Thank you so much for
your generosity!
Upcoming Dates for your Calendar
Wednesday, Nov. 1 — Special All Saints Evening Prayer
with prayers for departed loved ones
Saturday/Sunday, Nov. 4/5 — Feast of All Saints (tfd)
Sunday, Nov. 12 — Special Adult Sunday School Ministry
update
Wednesday, Nov. 22 — 6:00 — Pizza, Praise, & Thanks-
giving
Home Group Fellowship The Home Group Fellowship will meet Saturday, November 4,
at the Whorton home (9800 S Palmer Road, New Carlisle) at
6:30 p.m. Dress as your favorite detective (not compulsory)
and please bring your favorite comfort/potluck food. Pork ten-
derloin with mashed potatoes and fried apples will be provided.
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The Nicene Creed
Let us confess our faith in the words of the Nicene Creed:
CELEBRANT AND PEOPLE
WE believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of
heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.
WE believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eter-
nally 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 sal-
vation, he came down from heaven and was incarnate from the
Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our
sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and
was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance
with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at
the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge
the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
WE believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who pro-
ceeds from the Father [and the Son], who with the Father and the
Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the
prophets.
WE believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We ac-
knowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for
the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
The filioque [and the Son] is not in the original Greek text. Nevertheless, in the
Western Church the filioque [and the Son] is customary at worship and is used
for the explication of doctrine [39 Articles of Religion]. The operative resolution
of the College of Bishops concerning use of the filioque is printed with the Gen-
eral Instructions at the end of the Holy Communion, Long Form.
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The Prayers of the People
LET us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church and the world.
ALMIGHTY and ever-living God, in your holy Word you have taught
us to offer prayers and requests, and to give thanks for all whom
you have made. We appeal to your mercy, Gracious Lord, that you
might hear our prayer.
Reader. Lord, in your mercy,
People. hear our prayer.
INSPIRE your universal Church by your Spirit, granting that all who
confess your holy Name may agree in the truth of your holy Word
and live in unity and godly love.
Reader. Lord, in your mercy,
People. hear our prayer.
GIVE grace, heavenly Father, to all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons,
and especially to your servant(s) Foley, our Archbishop, Ray, our
Presiding Bishop, Daniel, our Bishop Ordinary, Peter, our Bishop
Co-Adjutor, Isaac, our Interim Rector, as well as Candy, our Dea-
coness, and Duane, our Postulant, that by their life and teaching,
they may proclaim your true and life-giving Word, and rightly admin-
ister your holy Sacraments.
Reader. Lord, in your mercy,
People. hear our prayer.
HELP us to fulfill your great commission; making disciples of all na-
tions; teaching them to obey all that you have commanded.
Reader. Lord, in your mercy,
People. hear our prayer.
WE ask you to rule the hearts of all who govern us, (our President,
the Congress, the Supreme Court, our Governor and our military
leaders). May they administer justice, govern wisely, and strive for
the welfare and peace of the whole world.
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issues; Victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma; and Maria;
Gordon Sparks — declining health; Dale Sparks — cancer/
chemotherapy; Deanna — cancer, end of life; Christine
Jacques Dempsey — neurological problems; Abby Miller —
leg smashed in accident, currently in rehab; Susie Current—
hip issues, pain; Brennan Abshear — deployment; Jeff
Brown — heart issues; Nancy Crook — chemo, radiation;
Dan Simerlink — very serious health issues; Bill Fortener —
cancer, heart; Rachel Herman Armas— multiple sclerosis;
Don — autism & general health; William Herman — mi-
graines; John and Lindsay — for the blessing of children;
Flooding in Bangladesh; Jay Eppinga — sale of home;
Those with addictions.
Those who are grieving: The Tom Berger family
Diocese and Sister Parishes—General: Our Bishop Ordinary,
Daniel Morse; our Bishop Co-Adjutor, Peter Manto; our sister par-
ishes Christ the King and Trinity (Mason), and St. Lazarus Mission
at its various locations.
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Fr. Keith Boettner, Dss Theresa Rob-
erts, St. James Anglican Church, Memphis, TN
Our Leadership: Fr. Isaac, Dss Candy; Sr. Warden Greg Her-
man; Jr. Warden Pat Prenger; Vestry Members Stanley Rodri-
gues, Terri Sebree, Tim Taylor, Duane Veley, and Rich Zeper-
nick
Our Pastoral Search Committee: Paul Burns, Dorathea Fort-
ener, Terri Sebree, Tim Sturgill, Barbara Zepernick
Missionaries: In Bangladesh—Dr. Kris Prenger; In Taiwan—
Drew & Bethany Stewart, Elyse Burns; In Iraq — Matthew and
Sarah Nowery (& family); in Indonesia — Bp. Dan Thomas; In
Tijuana, Mexico — Isaac & Karen Del Rio; The Rev. Steve
Shepherd and Church Planting International; and the REC
Board of Foreign Missions
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Serving this week (Sunday, Oct 29):
Lector — Rosanne Brown
Chalice Bearers — Pat Prenger/Martha Berger
Acolyte — Maria Herman/Priscilla Chavez
Gifts — Prenger
SS Nursery — Karla Herman
Nursery — TBA/Katie Ernst
Sound/Slides — Emma Veley/Joe Herman
Prayer Team — Terri Sebree/Duane Veley
Tellers — Pat Prenger/TBA
Serving next week (Sunday, Nov 5)
Lector — Pat Prenger
Chalice Bearers — Greg Herman/Pat Prenger
Acolytes — Paul Burns/William Lambert
Gifts — Current
SS Nursery — Anita Evanhoe
Nursery — Barbara Zepernick/Matt Ernst
Sound/Slides/Emma Veley/Joe Herman
Prayer Team — Pat/Darlene Prenger
Tellers — Martha Berger/Candy Jacques
OUR PRAYERS
Prayer for the Sick
O Lord, who feels the pain of the world, and looks upon all
sick and suffering persons with pity and mercy, enfolding
them with thy love; grant that in the midst of pain or suffer-
ing they may find thy presence; to doctors and nurses grant
tender hearts and healing hands; and give health again in
body and soul, for thy tender mercies’ sake. Amen.
Ongoing Prayer Needed for Healing & Other Issues:
Russell Smith — Recovery from skull surgery; Dawn — Life
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Reader. Lord, in your mercy,
People. hear our prayer.
GRANT your heavenly grace to all people, especially these gathered
here, that with meek and reverent hearts, we may hear and trust
your holy Word, devoting our lives to your righteous service.
Reader. Lord, in your mercy,
People. hear our prayer.
WE humbly ask you, gracious Lord, to comfort and strengthen all
those who, in this earthly life are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness,
or any other adversity.
**Reader. I invite you to add your own requests at this time.**
Reader. Lord, in your mercy,
People. hear our prayer.
WE bless your holy Name for all your servants who departed this life
in your faith and fear, especially remembering Tom Berger, praying
you would grant us grace to follow their good examples, that with
them we might partake in your heavenly kingdom.
Reader. Lord, in your mercy,
People. hear our prayer.
GRANT these our prayers, O Father, for Jesus Christ’s sake, our
only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.
The Confession and Absolution of Sin
WE pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.
The Deacon and People kneel as able and pray
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Jot that Thought
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 Bishop or Priest stands and says
ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who in his great mercy has
promised forgiveness of sins to all those who sincerely repent and
with true faith turn to him, have mercy upon you, pardon and de-
liver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all good-
ness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
The Peace
Celebrant. The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
People. And with your spirit.
Then the Ministers and People may greet one another in the name
of the Lord.
Celebrant. Let us remember the words of our Lord Jesus Christ
and how he said, it is more blessed to give than to receive.
The Offertory The People stand while the offerings are presented.
IN THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS
In the beauty of holiness
We see You, Son of righteousness
So we bring all that we possess
To lay at Your feet
In the place where Your glory shines
Jesus, lover of all mankind
You have drawn us with love divine
To make us complete
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From age to age the same And He must win the battle And tho' this world with devils filled Should threaten to undo us We will not fear for God hath willed His truth to triumph thru us The prince of darkness grim We tremble not for him His rage we can endure For lo his doom is sure One little word shall fell him That word above all earthly pow'rs No thanks to them abideth The Spirit and the gifts are ours Thru Him who with us sideth Let goods and kindred go This mortal life also The body they may kill God's truth abideth still His kingdom is forever © Public Domain Frederick Hedge | Martin Luther CCLI License No. 452028
The Dismissal
Celebrant. Let us go forth rejoicing in the power of
the Holy Spirit. Alleluia, Alleluia!
People. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia!
Readings for Next Week’s Service: Our readings for Sunday, 5
November, will be 1st Lesson — Rev. 7:9-17; Psalm 149; 2nd Les-
son — Ephesians 1:15-23; Gospel — St. Matthew 5:1-12
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The Post Communion Prayer
Let us pray.
Celebrant and People praying together
HEAVENLY Father, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual
food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior
Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we
are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eter-
nal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out into the world to do the
work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful wit-
nesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be
honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer for Those in Need of Healing
The Blessing (Please stand)
The peace of God which passes all understanding keep your
hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son
Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Fa-
ther, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with
you always. Amen.
The Recessional A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD
A mighty fortress is our God A bulwark never failing Our helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe His craft and pow'r are great And armed with cruel hate On earth is not his equal Did we in our own strength confide Our striving would be losing Were not the right Man on our side The Man of God's own choosing Dost ask who that may be Christ Jesus it is He Lord Sabaoth His name
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Chorus:
So I pause at Your gates once more
As my heart and my spirit soar
And I wish I could love You more
My God and my King
Is there tribute that I could bring
Was there ever a song to sing
That could ever express, my King
The work that You've done
Could I ever conceive of this
All the depths and the heights and breadth
Of the riches I now possess
Because of Your love? “In the Beauty of Holiness”;Words and Music by Robin Mark
© 2001 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music; CCLI License # 11030776
Presentation Hymn
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him, all creatures here below!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host,
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia!
The Celebrant may pray the following prayer
YOURS, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and
the victory, and the majesty: for everything in heaven and on earth
is yours; yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as Head
above all.
Praying together
All things come from you, O Lord, and of your own have we given
you. Amen. (1 Chronicles 29:11, 14)
Then the Celebrant will say,
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OUR fellow Christians of other branches of Christ’s Church, who
have been Baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and
of the Holy Spirit, are affectionately invited to the Lord’s Table.
The Sursum Corda and Sanctus
The People remain standing. The Celebrant faces them and sings or says
Celebrant. The Lord be with you.
People. And with your spirit.
Celebrant. Lift up your hearts.
People. We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
People. It is just and right so to do.
IT is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to
give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Arch-
angels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this
hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Setting: From Missa de Sancta Maria Magdalena, Healey Willan,© 1928, Oxford University
Press,All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense #A-719217
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Faithfulness is what I need Faithfulness faithfulness Is what You want from me (Chorus) Righteousness righteousness Is what I long for Righteousness is what I need Righteousness righteousness Is what You want from me (Chorus) “Take My Life”Words and Music by Scott Underwood
© 1995 Vineyard Publishing;CCLI License #11030776
WONDERFUL, MERCIFUL SAVIOR
Wonderful, merciful Savior,
Precious Redeemer and Friend,
Who would have thought that a Lamb
Could rescue the souls of men?
Oh, You rescue the souls of men.
You are the One that we praise;
You are the One we adore.
You give the healing and grace
Our hearts always hunger for;
Oh, our hearts always hunger for.
Counselor, Comforter, Keeper,
Spirit we long to embrace,
You offer hope when our hearts
Have hopelessly lost the way;
Oh, we hopelessly lost the way.
Almighty, infinite Father,
Faithfully loving Your own,
Here in our weakness You find us
Falling before Your throne;
Oh, we're falling before Your throne.
“Wonderful, Merciful Savior”;Words and Music by Dawn Rodgers & Eric Wyse;© 1989 Dayspring
Music LLC;CCLI License # 11030776
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The Ministration of Communion
Celebrant. The gifts of God for the People of God. [Take them in
remembrance that Christ died for you and feed on him in your
hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.]
HOLY COMMUNION- All baptized Christians are invited to take communion.
If you or a child with you does not wish to take communion, but does wish
to receive a blessing, please come forward, and cross your arms, hands
touching the shoulders.
COMMUNION SONGS
LEAD ME LORD
Lead me Lord Lead me in your righteousness Make your way plain before my face For it is you, Lord,
You, Lord, only,
That makes me dwell in safety
WORDS: Psalms 5:8, 4:8; MUSIC: Samuel Sebastian Wesley, 1861
TAKE MY LIFE Holiness holiness Is what I long for Holiness is what I need Holiness holiness Is what You want from me (Chorus) So take my heart and form it Take my mind transform it Take my will conform it To Yours to Yours oh Lord
Faithfulness faithfulness Is what I long for
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Celebrant. Let us pray
Prayer of Consecration
ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, in your tender mercy, you
gave your only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the cross for
our redemption. He offered himself and made, once for all time, a
perfect and sufficient sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. He
instituted this remembrance of his passion and death, which he
commanded us to continue until he comes again. So now, Father,
we ask you to bless and sanctify, with your Word and Holy
Spirit, these gifts of bread and wine that we may partake of his
most blessed Body and Blood.
ON the night that he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus Christ took
bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave it to
his disciples, saying, “Take, eat; this is my Body which is given for
you: Do this in remembrance of me.”
AFTER supper, Jesus took the cup, and when he had given thanks,
he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my
Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you, and for many,
for the forgiveness of sins: Whenever you drink it, do this in re-
membrance of me.”
THEREFORE we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Celebrant and People praying together
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
The Celebrant continues
LORD and heavenly Father, with these holy gifts we celebrate the
memorial instituted by your beloved Son, remembering his pas-
sion and death, his resurrection and ascension, and his promise to
come again. Grant that by his merits and death, and through faith
in his Blood, we and your whole Church may receive forgiveness
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of our sins and all other benefits of his passion, making us one body
with him that he may dwell in us, and we in him. And here we offer to
you, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies, to be a living sacrifice,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. BY him and with him and in him, in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father,
now and forever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer The Celebrant then says
AND now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray
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The Fraction (Breaking of the Bread)
Celebrant. Alleluia! Christ our Passover has
been sacrificed once for all upon the
cross.
People. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Celebrant and People praying together
The Prayer of Humble Access
WE do not presume to come to this your table, merciful Lord, trust-
ing in our own righteousness, but in your abundant and great mer-
cies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under
your table. But you are the same Lord, who always delights in
showing mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the
flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ and to drink his blood, that our
sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls
washed through his most precious blood, and that we may ever-
more dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.
The Agnus Dei