WORSHIP

 

 

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OPENING SENTENCE                  

The kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.

                                                                                      Mark 1.15

 

OPENING HYMN    Crown Him with Many Crowns

                                                                                    Blue Book CP378

 

GATHERING

          O Lord, open our lips. And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

 

          O God, make speed to save us. O Lord, make haste to help us.

 

          Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;

          as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever.  Amen.

 

 

 WELCOME & TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

 

 

CONFESSION         

 

          Dear friends in Christ, God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy;

          Let us confess our sin in the presence of God.

         

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 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.

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Almighty God, have mercy upon us, we pray. Pardon and deliver us from all our sins, confirm and strengthen us in all goodness, and keep us in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

OPENING PRAYER

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The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind.

                   Silence is kept.

As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire with love for you; now and forever.     Amen.

 

CANTICLE                              Isaiah 12:2-6

 

          Surely, it is God who saves me,

                   I will trust in God and not be afraid.

          For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defence,

                   and God will be my Saviour.

          Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing

                   from the springs of salvation.

          And on that day you shall say,

                   Give thanks to the Lord and call upon God’s name;

          Make God’s deeds known among the peoples;

                   see that they remember that God’s name is exalted.

          Sing the praises of the Lord, for God has done great things,

                   and this is known in all the world.

          Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy,

                   For the great one in the midst of you is the Holy One of Isreal.

 

FIRST READING       Genesis 18.1–15, (21.1–7)

 

PSALM              Psalm 116.1, 10–17

 

I love the Lord, because he has heard the voice of my supplication, *

          because he has inclined his ear to me whenever I called upon him.

How shall I repay the Lord *

          for all the good things he has done for me?

I will lift up the cup of salvation *

          and call upon the name of the Lord.

I will fulfil my vows to the Lord *

          in the presence of all his people.

Precious in the sight of the Lord *

          is the death of his servants.

O Lord, I am your servant; *

          I am your servant and the child of your handmaid;

          you have freed me from my bonds.

I will offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving *

          and call upon the name of the Lord.

I will fulfil my vows to the Lord *

          in the presence of all his people.

In the courts of the Lord’s house, *

          in the midst of you, O Jerusalem.

          Hallelujah!

 

 

Eternal God, faithful in your tender compassion, you give us hope for our life here and hereafter through the victory of your only Son. When we share his cup of salvation, revive in us the joy of this everlasting gift. We ask his in his name.

 

 

SECOND READING          Romans 5.1–8

 

GRADUAL HYMN          Now Thank We All Our God     Blue Book CP399

 

GOSPEL READING    Matthew 9.35—10.8, (9–23)

 

 

SERMON 

 

HEAR O ISRAEL

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Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first and the great  commandment.  The second is like it: Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.

 

OFFERATORY HYMN      Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise                                                                                                                                         Blue Book CP393

PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS

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God of reconciliation and forgiveness, the saving work of Christ has made our peace with you. May that work grow toward its perfection in all we offer you this day. We ask this in his name.

 

PARISH PRAYERS

Al, Alice, Annette, Ben & Jen, Beryl, Brenda, Brynlee, Callie, Carol, Darlene, Darrell, Dave & Bev, David-Anthony, Doreen, Dylan, Effie, Emily, Frances, Gabe, Gavin, Gene & Ken, Gord, Graham, Heather, Heather, Jackie, Janessa, Janet, Jean, Jerry, Jerry, Jill, Jodi, John, Judy, Karen, Kathleen & Team, Ken, Kristina & Family, Lee, Marcia, Margaret, Mary, Maureen, Nathan & Chloe, Pat, Pauline, Peter, Ralph, Sarah, Simone, Spencer & Diana, Sue, Tom, Yvonne, Zoë

 

COLLECT OF THE DAY

 

Almighty God, without you we are not able to please you. Mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER

Gathering our prayers and praises into one, let us pray as our Saviour taught us,

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 sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

          Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.

          For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,

          now and for ever. Amen.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

 

THE SENDING

        

          May the Christ who walks on wounded feet

          walk with you on the road.

May the Christ who serves with wounded hands

          stretch out your hands to serve others.

May the Christ who loves with a wounded heart

          open your hearts to love.

May you see the face of Christ in everyone you meet,

          and may everyone you meet see the face of Christ in you.          Amen.

 

DISMISSAL

        

          Go in peace to love & serve the Lord.

 

  Thanks be to God.

 

SENDING HYMN          O Love, How Deep, How Broad    

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St Saviour's Anglican Church​

150 Orchard Ave Penticton, BC

250.492.4325

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Deacon: Rev. Richard Simpson - Deacon: Rev. Pat Simons

Bishop's Warden: Pat Rowles - People's Warden: Beth Hook