Opening Prayer

God of the prophets,in every age you send the word of truth,familiar, yet new, a sign of contradiction.

Let us not be counted among those who lack faith,but give us the visionto see Christ in our midstand to welcome your saving word.

Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Sonwho lives and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,God forever and ever.

Introit

SUP 178 LEV2 161

“Go preach my gospel,” saith the Lord,“Bid the whole earth my grace receive,Explain to them my sacred word,Bid them believe, obey, and live.”

“I’ll make my great commission known,And ye shall prove my gospel trueBy all the works that I have done,And all the wonders ye shall do.”

“Go heal the sick, go raise the dead,Go cast out devils in my name,Nor let my prophets be afraid,Though man reproach, and will blaspheme.”

“While thus ye follow my commands,I’m with you till the world shall end.All pow’r in trusted in my hands;I can destroy and can defend.”

He spake and light shone round His head.On a bright cloud to heav’n He rode.

They to the farthest nation spreadThe grace of their ascended God.

Salutation

PRESIDENTBlessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.Alleluia! Alleluia!

ALLAnd blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.Alleluia! Alleluia!

ALLBlessed Lord and Father, we have assembled in your name and in fellowship with one another. Enable us by your grace to offer the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; to proclaim and respond to your holy word. Teach us to pray for your world and your Church. Grant that we, confessing our sins, may worthily offer to you our souls and bodies as a living sacrifice and eat and drink of your spiritual food in this Holy Sacrament.Amen.

COLLECT FOR PURITY

ALLAlmighty 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 KYRIE

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy

Lord, have mercy.

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

Glory to God in the highest,and peace to his people on earth.Lord God, heavenly King,almighty God and Father,we worship you, we give you thanks,we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,Lord God, Lamb of God,you take away the sin of the world:have mercy on us;you are seated at the right hand of the Father:receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One,you alone are the Lord,you alone are the Most High,Jesus Christ,with the Holy Spirit,in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

The Lord be with you.

ALL:And also with you.

Let us pray.

The Collect

Proper 9 (page 175)O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbour: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you 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.

First Reading

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10

Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron, and said, "Look, we are your bone and flesh. For some time, while Saul was king over us, it was you who led out Israel and brought it in. The LORD said to you: It is you who shall be shepherd of my people Israel, you who shall be ruler over Israel." So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron; and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD, and they anointed David king over Israel. David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years. At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months; and at Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty-three years. David occupied the stronghold, and named it the city of David. David built the city all around from the Millo inward. And David became greater and greater, for the LORD, the God of hosts, was with him.

Psalm 48

1. Great is the Lord, and highly to be praised : in the city of our God, even upon his holy hill.

2. The hill of Sion is a fair place, and the joy of the whole earth : upon the north-side lieth the city of the great King; God is well known in her palaces as a sure refuge.

3. For lo, the kings of the earth : are gathered, and gone by together.

4. They marvelled to see such things : they were astonished, and suddenly cast down.

5. Fear came there upon them, and sorrow : as upon a woman in her travail.

6. Thou shalt break the ships of the sea : through the east wind.

7. Like as we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God : God upholdeth the same for ever.

8. We wait for thy loving-kindness, O God : in the midst of thy temple.

9. O God, according to thy Name, so is thy praise unto the world's end : thy right hand is full of righteousness.

10. Let the mount Sion rejoice, and the daughters of Judah be glad : because of thy judgements.

11. Walk about Sion, and go round about her : and tell the towers thereof.

12. Mark well her bulwarks, set up her houses : that ye may tell them that come after.

13. For this God is our God for ever and ever : he shall be our guide unto death.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost;As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be: world without end.

Second Reading

2 Corinthians 12:2-10 I know a person in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know; God knows. And I know that such a person—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know; God knows— was caught up into Paradise and heard things that are not to be told, that no mortal is permitted to repeat. On behalf of such a one I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. But if I wish to boast, I will not be a fool, for I will be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think better of me than what is seen in me or heard from me, even considering the exceptional character of the revelations. Therefore, to keep me from being too elated, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I appealed to the Lord about this, that it would leave me, but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.

Hymn 560

Great God of earth and heaven whose spirit is our breath,at Christmas-time born human, at Easter shared our death;all generous, all loving, in whom all beauty thrives –forgive your sons and daughters the comfort of our lives.

While refugees go homeless and die before they live,while children have no future – our apathy forgive!Where hope fades to depression, despair erodes the soul,restore in us a passion to make the broken whole.

Where hunger kills your people; injustice cries aloud,while weapons grow more lethal and only power stands proud –God of our flesh and fibre, whose mercy does not cease,implant your mind within us, create a world for peace!

Gospel

Mark 6:1-13 Jesus came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, "Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands! Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?" And they took offense at him. Then Jesus said to them, "Prophets are not without honour, except in their hometown, and among their own kin, and in their own house." And he could do no deed of power there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and cured them. And he was amazed at their unbelief. Then he went about among the villages teaching. He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and

gave them authority over the unclean spirits. He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics. He said to them, "Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave the place. If any place will not welcome you and they refuse to hear you, as you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them." So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent. They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.

Sermon

Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen or 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, one in 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 was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died and was buried. On the third day He rose again in fulfilment of 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. With the Father and the Son He is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.ALL: Amen

INTERCESSION

FORM D

LEADER

Our Heavenly Father has promised through our Lord Jesus Christ to hear us when we pray in faith. Let us therefore pray for the Church and the World, and let us thank God for His goodness.

Silence may be kept.

LEADER

We pray for the Church of God in every place; especially for this Diocese, our Bishop(s) and all the people of God.

ALL

Strengthen your Church to carry forward the work of Christ; that we and all who confess your Name may unite in truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory to the world.

LEADER

We pray for our country and for all the nations of the world, especially; and for all peoples in their various callings.

ALL

Direct this nation and all nations in the ways of justice and truth. Give wisdom to all in positions of public trust and authority; that they may promote the prosperity, godliness and peace of your people everywhere.

LEADER

We pray for our own community, for this parish, for our families, friends, and all who live and work with us.

ALL

Give grace to all our friends and neighbours in Christ that we may serve Him in one another and grow together in His love.

LEADER

We pray for the poor, the sick, the unemployed, the handicapped; all who have requested our prayers and all who seek the prayers of the Church in their time of trouble.

ALL

Give healing and strength to all who suffer in body, mind or spirit. Give them courage and hope in their troubles and sustain all those who remember and care for them.

LEADER

We commemorate the departed, especially;

ALL

We commend all people to your unfailing love, that in them your will may be fulfilled; and we rejoice at the faithful witness of your saints in every age, praying that we may share with them in your eternal kingdom.

Silence may be kept.

LEADER

Accept these prayers, O Lord our God, for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ.

ALL

Amen.

ACT OF PENITENCE

PRESIDENTIf we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Silence

PRESIDENT

Let us therefore confess our sins.

FORM A

All:Almighty God our heavenly Father we have sinned against you and one another, in thought, word, and deed, and in what we have left undone. We are sorry and we repent of all our sins. For your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past, and grant that we may serve you in newness of life to the glory of your Name.Amen.

or

FORM B

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 neighbours as ourselves; we have not loved ourselves as we ought. 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 ABSOLUTION

PRESIDENTAlmighty God have mercy on you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins. Confirm and strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

ALLAmen.

THE GREETING OF PEACE

FORM A

PRESIDENT

We are the body of Christ. By the one Spirit we were all baptized into one Body, and have all been made to drink of the one SpiritALL Let us then pursue the things that make for peace and build up the common life.

FORM B

PRESIDENT

If you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against youALLLeave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

FORM C

PRESIDENT

The Kingdom of God is justice, peace, and joy inspired by the Holy SpiritALLThey who thus serve Christ are acceptable to God and approved by others.

Leader: The peace of the Lord be always with you.ALLAnd also with you.

Peace Greeting

Offertory

Hymn 325

Go forth and tell! O church of God, awake! God’s saving news to all the nations take; proclaim Christ Jesus, Saviour, Lord, and King, that all the world his worthy praise may sing.

Go forth and tell! God’s love embraces all; he will in grace respond to all who call: how shall they call if they have never heard the gracious invitation of his word?

Go forth and tell where still the darkness lies; in wealth or want, the sinner surely dies:give us, O Lord, concern of heart and mind,a love like yours which cares for all mankind.

Go forth and tell! The doors are open wide: share God’s good gifts - let no one be denied;

live out your life as Christ your Lord shall choose, your ransomed powers for his sole glory use.

Go forth and tell! O church of God, arise!Go in the strength which Christ your Lord supplies; go till all nations his great name adoreand serve him, Lord and king for evermore.

Hymn 522

I am thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice, and it told thy love to me;but I long to rise in the arms of faith, and be closer drawn to thee.

Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where thou hast died,draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to thy precious, bleeding side.

Consecrate me now to thy service, Lord, by the power of grace divine;let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, and my will be lost in thine.

Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where thou hast died,draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to thy precious, bleeding side.

Oh, the pure delight of a single hour that before thy throne I spend,when I kneel in prayer, and with thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend!

Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where thou hast died,draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to thy precious, bleeding side.

There are depths of love that I cannot know till I cross the narrow sea;there are heights of joy that I may not reach till I rest in peace with thee.

Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where thou hast died,draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to thy precious, bleeding side.

Offertory Prayer

PRESIDENT AND PEOPLEFather, we offer to you these gifts which you have given us; this bread this wine this money. With them we offer ourselves, our lives, and our work, to become through your Holy Spirit a reasonable, holy, and lively sacrifice. As this bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ, so may we and all your people become channels of your love; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRESIDENT The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

PRESIDENT Lift up your hearts.

PRESIDENTWe lift them up to the Lord.

PRESIDENT Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

PeopleIt is right to give God thanks and praise.

PRESIDENT It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Father almighty, everlasting God:

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

ALL

Holy, holy, holy Lord,God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest.

THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

FORM A (page 131)

PRESIDENT

All Holy and glorious Father, our Creator God, we give you thanks because in your loving wisdom you brought all things into being, and are truly worthy of praise from every creature you have made.

Again and again

we have turned away from you; yet in every age your steadfast love has called us to return, to live in union with you: for it is your eternal purpose to put new life into all things and make them holy.

Through your Son, Jesus Christ

who took our human nature upon Him you have redeemed the world from the bondage of sin: and by the power of your Holy Spirit you have gathered a people to yourself, to make known in every place His perfect offering which He made to the glory of your Name.

Hear us, therefore, Father,

through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord;

And grant that these gifts of bread and wine may be unto us His Body and Blood.

For, on the night He was betrayed

He took bread, and when He had given thanks to you, He broke it and gave it to His disciples and said: “Take this, and eat it: This is my Body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

And after supper

He took the cup of wine:and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

PRESIDENT

Let us proclaim the mystery of our faith.

One of the following Acclamations shall be said.

ALL

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

or

Jesus is Lord.

He has reconciled us to Himself:Christ makes all things new.

or

Christ is Lord.

Through His death we were made children of God: He is our hope of glory.

PRESIDENT

And so, Heavenly Father, rejoicing in His Holy Incarnation;His Blessed Passion and His Perfect Sacrifice made once for all upon the Cross; His Mighty Resurrection from the dead; His Glorious Ascension into heaven; and looking for His Coming in glory; we offer to you this Bread and this Cup.We pray that you will accept this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; and grant that all who eat and drink of the Body and Blood, of your Son, our great High Priest, may be renewed by your Holy Spirit, and be one Body, one Spirit, in Him.

Let faith and love increase in us.

Unite us with all Bishops, all other ministers of your Word and Sacraments, and with the whole people of God, living and departed, whom you have made for yourself.

Confirm us in holiness,

that we may be found ready to join the company of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Holy Apostles, and all your saints, when our Lord Jesus Christ comes again: Forever giving you thanks and praise through Him from whom all good things do come.

With Him and in Him and through Him,

by the power of the Holy Spirit, we worship you, Father Almighty, with all who stand before you in earth and heaven,

in songs of everlasting praise:

ALL

Blessing and honour and glory and power be yours forever and ever. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

PRESIDENT

As our Saviour has taught us, so we pray:

ALL

Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your Name;your kingdom come; your will be doneon earth as in heaven.Give us today our daily bread.Forgive us our sins as we forgive thosewho sin against us.Save us from the time of trialand deliver us from evil.For the kingdom, the power,and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

PRESIDENT

We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.

ALL

Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread.

or

PRESIDENT

God of promise, You have prepared a Banquet for us.

ALL

Happy are those who are called to the supper of the Lamb.

or

PRESIDENT

This is the true bread which comes from heaven.

ALL

Whoever eats this bread will live forever.

THE AGNUS DEI

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world:

have mercy on us.Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world:

have mercy on us.Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world:

grant us peace.

THE COMMUNION

The Invitation

Form A

PRESIDENT

My brothers and sisters in Christ, draw near and receive His Body which He gave for you, and His Blood, which He shed for you. Remember that He died for you, and feed on Him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

ALL

Grant gracious Lord, that we so eat the flesh of your dear Son, Jesus Christ, and drink His blood, that we may evermore dwell in Him and He in us. Amen.

Form B

PRESIDENT

The Gifts of God for the People of God.

ALL

Our souls will feast and be satisfied, and we will sing glad songs of praise to Him.

Form C

PRESIDENT

Draw near and receive the Body and Blood of our Saviour Jesus Christ with faith and thanksgiving.

ALL

We do not presume to come to this your table, most merciful Father, trusting in our own righteousness, but only in your boundless mercy. We are not even worthy to gather up the crumbs under your table. But you are the Lord ever the same, ever merciful. Grant therefore, Lord of grace and love, that we may so eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ and drink His blood, that with bodies and souls made clean from every stain of sin we may evermore dwell in Him, and He in us.

THE ADMINISTRATION

Hymn 590

Hosanna to the living Lord! Hosanna to the Incarnate Word, to Christ, Creator, Saviour, King, let earth, let heaven hosanna sing, hosanna in the highest!

O Saviour, with protecting care abide in this thy house of prayer, where we thy parting promise claim, assembled in thy sacred name. Hosanna in the highest!

But, chiefest, in our cleansed breast, Eternal, bid thy Spirit rest;and make our secret soul to be a temple pure and worthy thee. Hosanna in the highest!

To God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit, Three in One, be honour, praise, and glory given by all on earth and all in heaven. Hosanna in the highest!

Hymn 594

O God, unseen yet ever near, thy presence may we feel;and, thus inspired with holy fear, before thine altar kneel.

Here may thy faithful people know

the blessings of thy love,the streams that through the desert flow, the manna from above.

We come, obedient to thy word, to feast on heavenly food;our meat the body of the Lord, our drink his precious blood.

Thus may we all thy word obey, for we, O God, are thine;and go rejoicing on our way, renewed with strength divine.

Hymn 533

O for a closer walk with God, a calm and heavenly frame;a light to shine upon the road that leads me to the Lamb!

What peaceful hours I once enjoyed! How sweet their memory still!But they have left an aching void the world call never fill.

Return, O holy Dove, return, sweet messenger of rest:I hate the sins that made thee mourn, and drove thee from my breast.

The dearest idol I have known, whate’er that idol be,help me to tear it from thy throne, and worship only thee.

So shall my walk be close with God, calm and serene my frame;so purer light shall mark the road that leads me to the Lamb.

Post Communion

Organist's Ministry

Post Communion Prayer A

ALL

Almighty Father, we thank you for feeding us with the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. May we who share His Body live His risen life; we who drink His cup bring life to others; we upon whom your Spirit shines give light to the world. Help us to continue in faithful witness to your Word, so we and all your children shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise your Name, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

BlessingThe blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be with you and remain with you always.Amen.

Recessional Hymn

Hymn 826

Give me the wings of faith to rise within the veil, and seethe saints above, how great their joys, how bright their glories be.

Once they were mourning here below, and wet their couch with tears;they wrestled hard, as we do now, with sins, and doubts, and fears.

I ask them whence their victory came; they, with united breath,ascribe their conquest to the Lamb, their triumph to his death.

They marked the footsteps that he trod, his zeal inspired their breast,and, following their incarnate God, possess the promised rest.

Our glorious Leader claims our praise for his own pattern given;while the long cloud of witnesses show the same path to heaven.

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