WORSHIP

 

 

 

OPENING SENTENCES

 

We shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.                         Matthew 4.4

 

OPENING HYMN   O Love, How Deep, How Broad    

                                                                Blue Book CP628

 

THE GRACE

        The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and       the fellowship of the Holy Spirit            be always with you.

 

WELCOME AND TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

 

 

PENITENTIAL RITE

 

Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.  God’s mercy endures for ever.

Almighty God, unto whom all hearts be open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid : Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

Hear what comfortable words our Saviour Christ says to all that truly turn to him. Come to me all that labour and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you. ~Matthew 1.28

 

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that all that believe in him should not perish, but have eternal life. ~John 3.16

 

Hear also what Saint Paul says.

This is a true saying, and worthy of all to be received, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. ~1 Timothy 1.15

 

Hear also what Saint John says.

If anyone sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. ~1 John 2.1,

 

CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us.   x3

 

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 may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. 

 

Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us.   x3

 

In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. Almighty God have mercy upon you and deliver you from all your sins. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. 

 

 

SANTO, SANTO, SANTO!              (sung)        Iona Community

 

Holy, holy, holy, my heart, my heart adores you!

My heart is glad to say the words: you are holy, Lord.

 

COLLECT OF THE DAY

 

Almighty God, whose Son fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are but did not sin, give us grace to discipline ourselves in submission to your Spirit, that as you know our weakness, so we may know your power to save; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

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                                                                            THE WORD

 

FIRST READING      Genesis 2.15–17, 3.1–7

 

PSALM               Psalm 32

 

Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven, *

        and whose sin is put away!

Happy are they to whom the Lord imputes no guilt, *

        and in whose spirit there is no guile!

While I held my tongue, my bones withered away, *

        because of my groaning all day long.

For your hand was heavy upon me day and night; *

        my moisture was dried up as in the heat of summer.

Then I acknowledged my sin to you, *

        and did not conceal my guilt.

I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” *

        Then you forgave me the guilt of my sin.

Therefore all the faithful will make their prayers to you in

time of trouble; *

        when the great waters overflow, they shall not reach them.

You are my hiding-place; you preserve me from trouble; *

        you surround me with shouts of deliverance.

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way that you

should go; *

        I will guide you with my eye.

Do not be like horse or mule, which have no understanding; *

        who must be fitted with bit and bridle,

        or else they will not stay near you.”

Great are the tribulations of the wicked; *

        but mercy embraces those who trust in the Lord.

Be glad, you righteous, and rejoice in the Lord; *

        shout for joy, all who are true of heart.

 

SECOND READING   Romans 5.12–19

 

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION         

 

Return to God with all your heart

The Source of grace and mercy;

Come, seek the tender faithfulness of God.  x2

 

 

GOSPEL READING   Matthew 4.1–11

 

SERMON

 

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH     The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible;

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds, God, of God; Light, of Light; very God, of very God; begotten, not made; being of one substance with the Father, through whom all things were made: who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man, and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried, and the third day he rose again according to the scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father. And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead: whose kingdom shall have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, who spake by the prophets. And I believe one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church, I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

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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, Jodi, John, Judy, Karen, Kathleen & Team, Ken, Kristina & Family, Lee, Mary, Maureen, Nathan & Chloe, Pat, Pauline, Peter, Ralph, Sarah, Shelagh, Simone, Spencer & Diana, Sue, Zoë

 

PEACE

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

 

                                                      THE HOLY COMMUNION

 

OFFERTORY HYMN    Giver of the Perfect Gift            CP 180

 

PRAYERS OVER GIFTS

 

God our refuge and our strength, receive all we offer you this day, and through the death and resurrection of your Son transform us to his likeness. We ask this in his name.

 

EUCHARIST PRAYER

 

The Lord be with you.                      And with thy Spirit

 

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

 

Let us give thanks to the Lord         It is meet and right so to do.

our God                                          

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SANCTUS

 

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of power and might.

Heav’n and earth are full of the glory. Hosanna in the highest.

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

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.              

                                                                        Gordon Light

 

 

LORD’S PRAYER

 

 

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name;

Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heav’n.

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 and yours;

now and forever. Amen.                                            

                                                                Gordon Light

                                                                                                               

                                                               

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

Let your Church be the wheat which bears its fruit in dying.

If we have died with him, we shall live with him;

if we hold firm, we shall reign with him.

 

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

 

AGNUS DEI                                                           

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

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

O Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world: grant us your peace.

                                                                Gordon Light  

 

 

COMMUNION HYMNS                            As we Gather at Your Table       Blue Book CP61                                                                      

                                                               We Hail Thee Now, O Jesus          Blue Book CP 80

 

 

 

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

 

All your works praise you, O Lord.

And your faithful servants bless you.

 

Gracious God 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, whom the Spirit lights, give light to the world. Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us, so that we and all your children shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise your name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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                                                          THE SENDING 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

BLESSING

 

May the God of mercy transform you by grace and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

 

DISMISSAL

Observe a holy Lent as you go from here to love and serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

 

 

RECESSIONAL HYMN    By the Holy Spirit Sent              CP 176

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​St. Saviour’s Anglican Church
250 492 4325 – stsav@shaw.ca – www.stsaviourspenticton.ca
Deacon: Reverend Richard Simpson - Deacon: Reverend Pat Simons
Bishop’s Warden: Pat Rowles – People’s Warden: Beth Hook

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