On 26th July, 2020 - 11am at All Saints’ Cathedral, Nairobi

Service Leader: Rev. Josephine Ngahu (The Pastoral Care Minister) Preacher: The Very Rev. Canon Sammy Wainaina (The Provost)

Organist: Joe Davis KabubaTrumpeter: Stephen Mutangili

The Liturgy For

The Seventh SundayAFTER TRINITY

STREAMING LIVE

All Saints’ Cathedral Nairobi

TODAY’S TOPIC: Christian Living:A Journey through Colossians

ORDER OF SERVICE

NOTESi. This service flows as provided in the programme without announcements.

ii. Families are encouraged to use this liturgy to follow the live stream service and respond accordingly.

The clergy process during the Pre-service

1. PRE-SERVICE: His Eye is on the Sparrow

Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come,Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heav’n and home,When Jesus is my portion? My constant Friend is He:His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;

I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free, His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

“Let not your heart be troubled,” His tender word I hear,And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubts and fears;Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see;His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;

2. WELCOME REMARKSAfter the welcome remarks, the minister says:

Minister: Today is the Seventh Sunday after Trinity in the Ordinary Time. This week, the church celebrated the Feast of Mary Magdalene and St.James the apostle. Mary Magdalene was a leader among the women who began following Jesus in Galilee after he healed her, and she remained with him throughout his ministry until his crucifixion and was one of the first witnesses to his resurrection.St James was one of the Twelve Apostles and he and his brother John, were sons of Zebedee, a fisherman. When Jesus called them, they left their Father and were obedient to Christ’s call. His martyrdom was executed by the sword on the orders of King Herod. May God help us to forsake all the worldly and carnal affections, and evermore be ready to practice Christian living.

Minister: Open our lips, O Lord.All: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

3. OPENING HYMN (WIMBO): Nothing but the Blood of Jesus

What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

O precious is the flow that makes me white as snow; no other fount I know; nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Nothing can for sin atone: nothing but the blood of Jesus. Naught of good that I have done: nothing but the blood of Jesus.

This is all my hope and peace: nothing but the blood of Jesus. This is all my righteousness: nothing but the blood of Jesus

4. CONFESSION (SALA YA TOBA) Minister:Beloved in Christ, we join together this morning, the people of God, drawn by His Spirit, longing for His Word, to praise the Holy name of the Lord, to share His glorious news of grace, to pray for our needs and the pain of the World, to rejoice in His love and be sent in His peace.

Minister: We are heirs of the Father;People: Joint heirs with the Son

Minister: Renewed in the SpiritPeople: Together we are one.

Minister: The Lord is in His Holy Temple; let all earth keep silence before Him. (Habakkuk 2: 20) Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and He relents from sending calamity. (Joel 2: 13)If we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, in repentance and trust, God is faithful and just, and will forgive us our sins. So let us confess them to our Father.

The people say (Watu waseme)

All:Eternal Father, God of our ancestors, before Your power all things tremble but through Your Son, we approach Your throne. We have done wrong and neglected to do right; our sins weigh heavily on our hearts: Lord have mercy, count them not against us. Grant us the joy of forgiveness and lighten our hearts with the glory of Christ, who died and rose again for us. Amen.

5. ABSOLUTION (GHOFIRA)

Minister:The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ rejoices at repentance and declares His acceptance. The dead are alive, the lost are found. His goodness and mercy will follow you all the days of your life, and you will live in the house of the Lord forever. Amen.

Choir: Ask and it shall be given unto you,Seek and you shall find.Knock and the door shall be opened unto you,Hallelu, hallelujah!

6. THE LORDS PRAYER

All:Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name,Your kingdom come,Your will be done,on earth as in heaven.Give us today our daily bread.Forgive us our sinsas we forgive those who sin against us.Lead us not into temptationbut deliver us from evil.For the kingdom, the power,and the glory are Yoursnow and for ever. Amen.

7. THE COLLECT (SALA YA SIKU)

Minister:A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them. (Matt. 7:18, 20) Let us join in saying the collect for seventh Sunday after Trinity

All:Almighty God, who sent Your Holy Spirit to be the life and the light of Your Church: open our hearts to the riches of His grace, that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit in love and joy and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Minister: Blessed are those who live in Your house.All: They will be always singing Your Praise

Minister: Praise the LordAll: The Name of the Lord be praised

People Stand (Watu wasimame)

8. GLORIA (UTUKUFU)

Cantor: Glory to the Father in whom all things began.

All: Glory to the Son who became the Son of Man, Glory to the Spirit who inspires and renews. The Lord our God forever! Alleluia!

9. APOSTLES’ CREED (IMANI YA MITUME)

Minister:We stand together with Christians throughout the centuries, and throughout the world today to affirm our faith in the words of the Apostles Creed.

All:I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ his only Son, our LordWho was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit,Born of the virgin MarySuffered under Pontius Pilate,Was crucified, died and was buried:He descended to the dead.On the third day He rose again;He ascended into heaven,And He is seated at the right hand of the Father,And He will come to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy SpiritThe Holy Catholic ChurchThe communion of saints,The forgiveness of sins,The resurrection of the body,And the life everlasting. Amen.

10. PSALM 16

Preserve me, O God : for in Thee have I put my trust.O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord : Thou art my God, my goods are nothing unto Thee.All my delight is upon the saints, that are in the earth : and upon such as excel in virtue.But they that run after another god : shall have great trouble.Their drink-offerings of blood will I not offer: neither make mention of their names within my lips.The Lord himself is the portion of mine inheritance, and of my cup: Thou shalt maintain my lot.The lot is fallen unto me in a fair ground: yea, I have a goodly heritage.I will thank the Lord for giving me warning: my reins also chasten me in the night-season.I have set God always before me: for He is on my right hand, therefore I shall not fall.Wherefore my heart was glad, and my glory rejoiced: my flesh also shall rest in hope.For why? Thou shalt not leave my soul in hell : neither shalt Thou suffer Thy Holy One to see corruption.Thou shalt shew me the path of life; in Thy presence is the fulness of joy: and at Thy right hand there is pleasure for evermore.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. Amen.

People Sit (Watu waketi)

11. FIRST READING: (SOMO LA KWANZA) Colossians 1: 15 – 20 - Sheila Wanyaga People Stand (Watu Wasimame)

12. HYMN (WIMBO): No, Not One!

There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus No, not one! no, not one! None else could heal all our soul's diseases No, not one! no, not one!

Jesus knows all about our struggles, He will guide till the day is done; There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus No, not one! no, not one!

People Sit (Watu Waketi)13. SECOND READING (SOMO LA PILI): Colossians 3:1 – 10 - Betty Radier

People Stand (Watu wasimame)

14. HYMN (WIMBO): Master, Speak!

Master, speak! Thy servant heareth,Longing for Thy gracious word,Longing for Thy voice that cheereth;Master, let it now be heard.I am listening, Lord, for Thee;What hast Thou to say to me?

Master, speak! and make me ready,When Thy voice is truly heard,With obedience glad and steadyStill to follow every word.I am listening, Lord, for Thee;Master, speak! O speak to me!

People Sit (Watu Waketi)

15. SERMON (MAHUBIRI): The Provost

16. WORSHIP SONG (WIMBO): Father in heaven

Father in heaven how we love YouWe lift Your name in all the earthMay Your kingdom be established in our praises,As Your people declare Your mighty works!

Blessed be the Lord, God Almighty Who was and is and is to come Blessed be the Lord, God Almighty Who reigns forever more

[People Kneel]

17. THE PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE (SALA) Kiongozi: Mungu Mwenye Enzi, na uishiye milele, katika utulivu na kujirudi twaokolewa, katika ukimya na tumaini twapata nguvu. Utupe baraka za kuishi kwa amani na furaha ya kutafuta haki. Tuondolee mioyoni mwetu dhiki na taabu zote uyafanye maisha yetu yashuhudie uzuri wa amani yako; Ee Bwana tunaomba Utusikie. Wote: Tunakuomba utusikie, Ee Bwana

Kiongozi:Ulilinde na kuliongoza kanisa lako takatifu kwenye chemichemi ya ukweli. Ulitawale na kulisaidia liseme ukweli katika upendo wakati unaofaa na usiofaa. Ee Bwana tunaomba Utusikie.

Wote: Tunakuomba utusikie, Ee Bwana

Kiongozi:Utusikie Bwana, tunapowakumbuka maaskofu, na makasisi, na mashemasi na watu wote waliokabidhiwa. Uwajalie Roho wako Mtakatifu ili wakutumikie kwa imani na kwa ushujaa bila uoga au upendeleo. Ee Bwana tunaomba Utusikie.

Wote: Tunakuomba utusikie, Ee Bwana

Kiongozi:Upende kuyaongoza mataifa yote ya ulimwengu yaweze kuishi pamoja kwa amani, na roho ya kuheshimiana na kuvumiliana ikue kati ya mataifa na watu wote. Ee Bwana tunaomba Utusikie. Wote: Tunakuomba utusikie, Ee Bwana

Kiongozi:Upende kumwongoza Rais wetu Uhuru, pamoja na viongozi wote wa nchi katika njia za haki, amani na umoja, ili kuweko na amani ndani na nje ya nchi yetu na watu wote katika nchi hii waishi kwa uelewano na wafurahie ujirani mwema. Ee Bwana tunaomba Utusikie.

Wote: Tunakuomba utusikie, Ee Bwana

Kiongozi:Upende kuwaruzuku maskini, wanaoteswa, wenye taabu, wafungwa na walio kizuizini, wakimbizi na wote walio hatarini; ili wapate kufarijika na kulindwa. Ee Bwana tunaomba Utusikie.

Wote: Tunakuomba utusikie, Ee Bwana

Kiongozi:Kwa ajili ya wagonjwa, na wote wanaoishi na mapigo mazito, waweze kufarijika katika mateso yao. Uwawezeshe kuweka tumaini lao kwako ili wapate amani inayopita fahamu zote. Ee Bwana tunaomba Utusikie.

Wote: Tunakuomba utusikie, Ee Bwana

Kiongozi:Kwa ajili ya madaktari, wanasayansi, watafiti wanaotumia masaa mengi katika maabara wakitafuta tiba ya magonjwa. Ee Bwana tunaomba Utusikie.

Wote: Wape subira, uvumilivu na mafanikio

Kiongozi:Utusaidie kwa rehema, Ee Bwana, katika sala na maombi yetu haya, uielekeze njia ya watumishi wako kwenye wokovu wa milele, ili katika mabadiliko yote na hatari zote za maisha haya, walindwe siku zote kwa neema yako na msaada wako; kwa Yesu Kristo Bwana wetu. Amin.

18. OFFERTORY (SADAKA)

The Minister invites people to offer their gifts by using the details displayed on the screens and on the last page of the service programme

Paybill No. 303036 for Offertory, tithes, Organ Restoration etc Paybill No. 303035 for Children and Teens Centre (CTC) Project.

Choir Anthem is sung during the offertory time

19. CHOIR ANTHEM (WIMBO WA KWAYA) Before the throne of God

Before the throne of God aboveI have a strong and perfect pleaA great High Priest whose name is loveWho ever lives and pleads for meMy name is graven on His handsMy name is written on His heartI know that while in heav’n He standsNo tongue can bid me thence departNo tongue can bid me thence depart

When Satan tempts me to despairAnd tells me of the guilt withinUpward I look and see Him thereWho made an end of all my sinBecause the sinless Savior diedMy sinful soul is counted freeFor God the Just is satisfiedTo look on Him and pardon meTo look on Him and pardon me

Behold Him there, the risen LambMy perfect, spotless RighteousnessThe great unchangeable I AMThe King of glory and of graceOne with Himself, I cannot dieMy soul is purchased by His bloodMy life is hid with Christ on highWith Christ my Savior and my GodWith Christ my Savior and my God

After the offertory, the minister says (Baada ya matoleo Kasisi aseme)

Minister:Almighty God, out of the abundance of our lives we offer these gifts to You. Through Your blessing and our willingness to share, may these offerings become a source for hope and love in this church, and in the community beyond us, in the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

20. DOXOLOGY

All: Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise Him, all creatures here below Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost

21. NOTICES (MATANGAZO)

22. THE BLESSING (BARAKA)

Provost:To him who is able to keep us from falling and to present us without blemish before the presence of His glory with rejoicing, to the only God, our Saviour through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and for ever. And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always.

23. THE DISMISSAL: Lord dismiss us

Choir: Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing,Fill our hearts with joy and peace;Let us each Thy love possessing,Triumph in redeeming grace;Oh, refresh us, oh, refresh us,Trav’ling through this wilderness

People Stand (Watu Wasimame)

24. RECESSIONAL HYMN (WIMBO): Stand up for Jesus

Stand up! Stand up for Jesus,Ye soldiers of the cross!Lift high His royal banner,It must not suffer loss.From victory unto victoryHis army He shall lead,Till every foe is vanquished,And Christ is Lord indeed.

Stand up, stand up for Jesus!Stand in His strength alone;The arm of flesh will fail you,Ye dare not trust your own.Put on the gospel armour,Each piece put on with prayer;Where duty calls, or danger,Be never wanting there.

Stand up, stand up for Jesus!The strife will not be long;This day the noise of battle,The next the victor's song.To him that overcomethA crown of life shall be;He with the King of gloryShall reign eternally.

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