WORSHIP

 

 

OPENING SENTANCES

 

I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father, but by me.                                                                    John 14.6

 

OPENING HYMN         That Eastertide with Joy Was Bright       

                                                                                                Blue Book  CP231

 

WELCOME AND TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

 

 

COLLECT FOR PURITY

 

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. 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. 

 

GLORIA                                                                               (Ode to Joy)

Glory be to God in heaven, peace to those who love Him well;

On the earth let all His people speak His grace, His wonders tell. Lord, we praise You for Your glory, mighty Father, heaven’s King; hear our joyful adoration and accept the thanks we bring.

 

Only Son of God the Father, Lamb who takes our sins away; now with Him in triumph seated, for Your mercy, Lord we pray.

Jesus Christ, most high and holy, Saviour You are God alone. In the glory of the Father, with the Spirit three in one.

 

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COLLECT OF THE DAY

 

Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another and walk in the way of his commandments, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

 

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FIRST READING                  Acts 7.55–60

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PSALM                   Psalm 31.1–5, 15–16

 

In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge;

let me never be put to shame; *

          deliver me in your righteousness.

Incline your ear to me; *

          make haste to deliver me.

Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe,

for you are my crag and my stronghold; *

          for the sake of your name, lead me and guide me.

Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me, *

          for you are my tower of strength.

Into your hands I commend my spirit, *

          for you have redeemed me,

          O Lord, O God of truth.

My times are in your hand; *

          rescue me from the hand of my enemies,

          and from those who persecute me.

Make your face to shine upon your servant, *

          and in your loving-kindness save me.”

 

SECOND READING    1 Peter 2.2–10

 

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

                  Alleluia! Alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord.  

Alleluia! Alleluia! Give praise to his name.

 

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GOSPEL READING                                John 14.1–14

 

SERMON​

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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

 

Let us declare our faith in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered 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 is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.  Amen.

 

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

 

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, 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, Parker, Pat, Pauline, Peter, Ralph, Sarah, Simone, Spencer & Diana, Sue, Zoë

 

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

 

Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever.  Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

 

Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves.  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. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we might delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

 

Almighty God, who raised Jesus from the dead, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, guide you by the Holy Spirit, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in eternal life, through Jesus Christ, the risen Lord. Amen. 

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THE PEACE      

 

The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you.

 

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† THE HOLY COMMUNION †

 

 

OFFERTORY HYMN        Now the Green Blade Rises      Blue Book CP237

 

         

PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS

 

Gracious God, you show us your way and give us your divine life. May everything we do be directed by the knowledge of your truth. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord.

 

 

 

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

          The Lord be with you.                              And also with you.

          Lift up your hearts.                                    We lift them to the Lord.

          Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.        It is right to give our thanks and                                                                                                                   praise.        

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Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might. (x2)       CP 735

Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.

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

Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.

 

 

LORD’S PRAYER

 

Our Father, who art in heav’n, hallowed be thy name. 

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heav’n. 

Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, 

as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, the pow’r, and the glory, forever and ever.        Amen.

 

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

          Lord, we died with you on the cross.                 Now we are raised to new                                                                                       life.

          We were buried in your tomb.                            Now we share in your                                                                                                resurrection.

          Live in us, that we may live in you.

 

The gifts of God for the people of God.             Thanks be to God!

 

 

AGNUS DEI       

                                                                  

Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us.

Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us.

Jesus, redeemer, redeemer of the world,

Give us your peace, give us your peace.

 

 

 

COMMUNION HYMNS           Myrrh-Bearing Mary      Blue Book CP 235

Jesus Remember Me             Blue Book CP 634                                                                           

PRAYER AFTER COMUNION

 

God of love, in this eucharist we have heard your truth and shared in your life. May we always walk in your way, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

                       

DOXOLOGY

      More Than We Can Ask or Imagine.                  Blue Book CP 86

                                   

 

 

 

– THE SENDING –

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

BLESSING

 

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 the risen Christ: And the blessing of the Creator, the   Redeemer, and the Sustainer be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen.

 

DISMISSAL

Go from here in the power of the risen Christ! Alleluia!      

 

Thanks be to God. Alleluia!

 

 

RECESSIONAL HYMN        Israel Went Out from Egypt       Blue Book CP 227

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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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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