WORSHIP

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— THE GATHERING —

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OPENING SENTENCE

Look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.                                                                                                                                                                          Luke 21.28            

OPENING HYMN    Part of the Family                    Green Book 44

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THE GRACE

 

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,

And the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be always with you.

And also with you.

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WELCOME & 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    Glory in the Highest Glory         Blue Book CP366

 

COLLECT OF THE DAY

 

Almighty God, you sent your Son Jesus Christ to be the light of the world. Free us from all that darkens and ensnares us and bring us to eternal light and joy; through the power of him who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

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​​THE WORD

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FIRST READING     Isaiah 65.17–25

CANTICLE              Isaiah 12 (as canticle) *

 

Surely, it is God who saves me; *

I will trust in him and not be afraid.

For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defence, *

and he 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 his name;

make his deeds known among the peoples; *

see that they remember that his name is exalted.

Sing the praises of the Lord, for he 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 Israel.

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SECOND READING     2 Thessalonians 3.6–13

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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION     

 

      Alleluia, Alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord.

      Alleluia, Alleluia! Give praise to his name                    Blue Book CP405

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GOSPEL READING     Luke 21.5–19

SERMON

 

APOSTLE’S CREED

 

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.

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

 

Al, Alice, Annette, 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, Jodi, Judy, Karen, Kathleen & Team, Ken, Kristina & Family, Lee, Lori, Maureen, Michelle, Nathan & Chloe, Pam, Pat, Pauline, Pauline, Peter, Ralph, Sarah, Shelagh, Simone, Spencer & Diana, Sue, Zoë

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CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

 

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

God welcomes sinners and invites us to this table.

Let us confess our sins, confident in God’s forgiveness.

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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. Amen.

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Almighty God have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

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PEACE

 

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

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THE HOLY COMMUNION  

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OFFERTORY HYMN    Fight the Good Fight                        Blue Book CP 503

 

PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS

Holy God, in this eucharist we renew our baptismal covenant. Help us, through our offering this day, to renounce all things that draw us from your love. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our 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 thank and praise.

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SANCTUS                                               Per Harlig

You are holy, you are whole, you are always ever more           

Than we ever understand, you are always at hand.

Blessed are you coming near, blessed are you coming here.

To your church in wine and in the bread, raised from soil, raised from dead.

You are holy, you are wholeness, you are present,

Let the cosmos praise you Lord!

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Our Lord!

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LORD’S PRAYER                                           Darryl Nixon

 

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.

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THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

 

“I am the bread of life, “says the Lord. 

Whoever comes to me will never be hungry;

Whoever believes in me will never thirst”

 

Taste and see that the Lord is good; happy

are they who trust in him!

 

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We break this bread

To share in the body of Christ 

 

We, being many, are one body, for we all share in the bread.  

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

 

AGNUS DEI (Lamb of God)                                            David Saint

 

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

Have mercy on us.

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

Have mercy on us.

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

Grant us peace.

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COMMUNION HYMNS   

                I Come with Joy                              Blue Book CP 60

               As We Gather at Your Table           Blue Book CP 61

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PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

 

Gracious God, in this sacrament we have shared the body and blood of Christ. May we who have been nourished by holy things bear witness to his light, and share in his eternal priesthood; for he is Lord for ever and ever.

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DOXOLOGY    More Than We Can Ask or Imagine

                                                                                Blue Book CP 86   

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THE SENDING

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

BLESSING

 

The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favour and grant you peace. And the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be upon you and remain with you, this day and always. Amen.

 

RECESSIONAL HYMN   You Are Salt for the Earth       

                                                                             Blue Book CP502

 

DISMISSAL

 

Go in the strength of the Risen Christ to love and serve the Lord.  

Thanks be to God.

 

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​​​St. Saviour’s Anglican Church

250-492-4325 ~   stsav@shaw.ca  ~   www.stsaviourspenticton.ca

Deacon: Reverend Philip Benmore - Deacon: Reverend Richard Simpson ~ Deacon: Reverend Pat Simons

        Bishop’s Warden: Pat Rowles          People’s Warden: Beth Hook

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