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Christ our Hope Anglican Church

A parish of the Anglican Church in North America (REC)

Diocese of the Central States

The Rt. Rev. Daniel Morse, Bishop Ordinary

The Rt. Rev. Peter Manto, Bishop Co-Adjutor

The Rev. Isaac A. Chavez, Interim Rector

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Deaconess Candy Jacques, Parish Administrator

Amanda Roberts, Music Director

Susan Current, Benevolence Coordinator

SATURDAY EVENING

5:00 p.m.- Holy Communion

Christian instruction, ages 3-10, during sermon

SUNDAY MORNING

9:30 a.m. Christian instruction, all ages

10:30 a.m. - Holy Communion

3425 Valley Pike

Dayton, Ohio 45424

You can find us on FACEBOOK and at

http://cohdayton.wordpress.com/

wifi password: jesussaves

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Christ Our Hope Anglican Church looks up in worship; reaches out

to love our neighbors; seeks to grow in the knowledge and love of

Jesus Christ; and builds upon the ancient church to advance the

Kingdom of God.

For pastoral needs and church questions, please call the

church phone (937) 985-2640.

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Christ Our Hope Anglican Church

29 October 2017

21st Sunday after Pentecost

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in

believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may

abound in hope. (Romans 15:13)

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Call to Worship MICAH 6:8

He has shown thee, O man,

What is good and what the Lord requires of thee;

He has shown thee, O man,

What is good and what the Lord requires of thee;

But to do justly, and to love mercy,

And to walk humbly with thy God. “Micah 6:8” Bob Sklar © 1978, 1980 CCCM Music, Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing Used by permission. CCLI #11030776

Announcements

Processional PRAISE, MY SOUL, THE KING OF HEAVEN;

Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;

To His feet thy tribute bring.

Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,

Evermore His praises sing:

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise the everlasting King.

Praise Him for His grace and favor

To our fathers in distress.

Praise Him still the same as ever,

Slow to chide, and swift to bless.

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Glorious in His faithfulness.

WELCOME TO CHRIST OUR HOPE ANGLICAN CHURCH

We welcome all who have come to worship our Lord Jesus Christ

today. You will find everything for our worship service in this bulle-

tin. The words to our songs, the citations for our scripture readings

as well as parish information is all found here. Please feel free to

stand, sit, or kneel as you are comfortable. Guests are encouraged

to sign our Guest Book, found on the table at the back of the sanc-

tuary.

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...in everything by prayer and supplication with

thanksgiving let your requests be made known

to God.(Philippians 4:6)

PRAYER REQUEST:____________________________________

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PRAISE OR THANKSGIVING REPORT (Answered

Prayer):____________________________________________

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NAME (Optional)______________________________________

Please tear off this part of your bulletin, fold it in half and

place in the offering basket. Our prayer team will take the

requests and pray for them during the week.

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Here are some good opportunities to get together with others

in the parish family in smaller group settings. Everyone is

welcome! All are at the church unless otherwise noted.

Women’s Book Study

Every Thursday — 9:30-11:30 a.m.(Childcare provided)

Nov. 9—New Book “In the Land of the Blue Burkha”

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

Third Saturday of each month from 7:30-9:30 a.m.

Home Fellowship Group

Monthly dinner for fellowship; dates and locations announced in

the bulletin

Next one — November 4 (see elsewhere for details)

Wednesday Evening Prayer

A time of worship, prayer, and reflection — 7:00 p.m.

Intercessory Prayer

Every Thursday 11:15-11:45 a.m. at Century Systems

Nursing Home Morning Prayer/Holy Communion

Sundays — Livingston Care Center

10:30 a.m. — Morning Prayer

2:30 p.m. — Holy Communion

Healing Prayer Study Group

2nd and 4th Sundays — 6:30 p.m.

Vestry

2nd Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m

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Father- like He tends and spares us;

Well our feeble frame He knows.

In His hands He gently bears us,

Rescues us from all our foes.

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Widely yet His mercy flows.

Angels, help us to adore Him;

Ye behold Him face to face;

Sun and moon, bow down before Him,

Dwellers all in time and space.

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise with us the God of grace. Music by: John Goss, 1869. Words by: Henry Francis Lyte, 1834. (public domain)

Opening Acclamation

Celebrant. Blessed be God, the Father, the Son,

and the Holy Spirit..

People. And blessed be his kingdom, now and

forever. Amen.

Celebrant. The Lord be with you.

People. And with your spirit.

Celebrant. Let us pray.

The Collect for Purity

Praying together

ALMIGHTY God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and

from you no secrets are hid: 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.

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The Summary of the Law

Jesus said: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.

The Gloria in Excelsis (Tune: Scottish Gloria)

Glory be to God on High And on earth peace – good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee. We glorify thee, we give thanks to thee For thy great glory. O Lord God, heavenly king, God the father almighty: O Lord, the only begotten son, Jesus Christ, O Lord God, lamb of God, son of the father: That takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, Receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father Have mercy upon us. For thou, only, art holy. Thou, only, art the Lord. Thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, Art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Celebrant. Let us pray.

The Collect for the Persecuted Church

Praying together

O LORD God, whose Son Jesus Christ suffered and died for us and

in His resurrection restores life and peace to all creation; O Lord

God, our Redeemer, Defender, Protector, and Avenger, we pray for

Your people who are victims of violence and hatred and are op-

pressed and injured by their fellow humans. Give strength and en-

couragement to them by Your Holy Spirit. Look upon them and help

us to honor those who are suffering or have died in Your ser-

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Opportunities to Minister

Acolytes

Altar Guild

Building and Grounds

Greeters

Intercessory Prayer Team

Lectors

Music Ministry

Nursery

Sunday School

Please see our deaconess or wardens if you are interested in helping with

any of these ministries or service opportunities. They will direct you to a

point person for that ministry.

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NEXT WEEK!

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vice. Comfort their families and give them courage. Thwart the op-

pressors and call them to repentance, but if they will not repent, we

commit them to Your justice. All this we pray through the same,

Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Collect for the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

The First Lesson Exodus 22:21-27

Lector. This is the Word of the Lord.

People. Thanks be to God.

THE PSALM PSALM 1

1Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the LORD,

and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. 4 The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. 5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; 6 for the LORD knows the way of the righteous,

but the way of the wicked will perish. (ESV) Glory to the Father, and to the Son, And to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,

World without end. Amen.

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The Second Lesson I Thessalonians 2:1-8

Lector. This is the Word of the Lord.

People. Thanks be to God.

The Holy Gospel St. Matthew 22:34-46

The Gradual

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet

And a light unto my path

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet

And a light unto my path “Thy Word”, Words and Music by Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith, © 1984 Meadowgreen

Music Company

CCLI License # 11030776

All standing, the Deacon or Priest reads the Gospel, first saying

Priest. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus

Christ according to St. Matthew, chapter

22, beginning with the 34th verse.

People. Glory to you, Lord Christ.

After the Gospel, the Reader says

Priest. The Gospel of the Lord

People. Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Children's Sermon

The Sermon

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Christ Our Hope External Ministries

Dr. Kris Prenger-LAMB Bangladesh

Dominion Academy of Dayton

Fr. Matt & Sora Colvin

Samaritan's Purse

Hope 4 Riverside

St. Lazarus Mission

Christmas Packages for Overseas

This year we will be sending Christmas packages to Dr. Kris

Prenger in Bangladesh and Elyse Burns in Taiwan. Mayan Shah

has once again graciously volunteered to coordinate and mail the

packages. They must be in the mail very early, so we are making

the deadline next Sunday, November 5. Please bring in anything

you would care to give to either person and place it on the back ta-

ble. Items suggested are:

Dr. Kris: Crystal lite type drink packets, dry muffin mix (that makes

6-12 muffins), cheese for macaroni and cheese, pepperoni (sticks),

walnuts, chocolate chips, lemon juice, coffee creamer (flavored,

sugar- or fat-free)

Books —Henri Naowen 'In the name of Jesus’

Marilynne Robinson. Housekeeping: A Novel

Josh Larsen. Movies Are Prayers: How Films Voice Our Deepest

Longings

Elyse: Anything Reese's; candles (nostalgic scents -- Christmas,

Winter, Spring, etc.) Bath and Body Works scents Japanese Cherry

Blossom and Sensual Amber; Christmas cards.

Little things, perhaps, but they show a lot of love from our parish!

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PARISH LIFE

Hats & Mittens Needed! Once again, Hope4Riverside churches are

cooperating to collect hats, gloves, and mit-

tens for children in our community. Espe-

cially needed are sizes suitable for Kinder-

garten through Middle School. Please start

bringing your contributions next week. We

will be collecting for the next several weeks. Last year we filled the

“big brown bag” — this year let’s try to double that! This is a great

way to reach out with the love of God to our neighbors and provide

for their needs in a tangible way as well. Thank you so much for

your generosity!

Upcoming Dates for your Calendar

Wednesday, Nov. 1 — Special All Saints Evening Prayer

with prayers for departed loved ones

Saturday/Sunday, Nov. 4/5 — Feast of All Saints (tfd)

Sunday, Nov. 12 — Special Adult Sunday School Ministry

update

Wednesday, Nov. 22 — 6:00 — Pizza, Praise, & Thanks-

giving

Home Group Fellowship The Home Group Fellowship will meet Saturday, November 4,

at the Whorton home (9800 S Palmer Road, New Carlisle) at

6:30 p.m. Dress as your favorite detective (not compulsory)

and please bring your favorite comfort/potluck food. Pork ten-

derloin with mashed potatoes and fried apples will be provided.

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The Nicene Creed

Let us confess our faith in the words of the Nicene Creed:

CELEBRANT AND PEOPLE

WE believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of

heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.

WE believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eter-

nally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true

God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the

Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our sal-

vation, he came down from heaven and was incarnate from the

Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our

sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and

was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance

with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at

the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge

the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

WE believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who pro-

ceeds from the Father [and the Son], who with the Father and the

Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the

prophets.

WE believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We ac-

knowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for

the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.

Amen.

The filioque [and the Son] is not in the original Greek text. Nevertheless, in the

Western Church the filioque [and the Son] is customary at worship and is used

for the explication of doctrine [39 Articles of Religion]. The operative resolution

of the College of Bishops concerning use of the filioque is printed with the Gen-

eral Instructions at the end of the Holy Communion, Long Form.

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The Prayers of the People

LET us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church and the world.

ALMIGHTY and ever-living God, in your holy Word you have taught

us to offer prayers and requests, and to give thanks for all whom

you have made. We appeal to your mercy, Gracious Lord, that you

might hear our prayer.

Reader. Lord, in your mercy,

People. hear our prayer.

INSPIRE your universal Church by your Spirit, granting that all who

confess your holy Name may agree in the truth of your holy Word

and live in unity and godly love.

Reader. Lord, in your mercy,

People. hear our prayer.

GIVE grace, heavenly Father, to all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons,

and especially to your servant(s) Foley, our Archbishop, Ray, our

Presiding Bishop, Daniel, our Bishop Ordinary, Peter, our Bishop

Co-Adjutor, Isaac, our Interim Rector, as well as Candy, our Dea-

coness, and Duane, our Postulant, that by their life and teaching,

they may proclaim your true and life-giving Word, and rightly admin-

ister your holy Sacraments.

Reader. Lord, in your mercy,

People. hear our prayer.

HELP us to fulfill your great commission; making disciples of all na-

tions; teaching them to obey all that you have commanded.

Reader. Lord, in your mercy,

People. hear our prayer.

WE ask you to rule the hearts of all who govern us, (our President,

the Congress, the Supreme Court, our Governor and our military

leaders). May they administer justice, govern wisely, and strive for

the welfare and peace of the whole world.

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issues; Victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma; and Maria;

Gordon Sparks — declining health; Dale Sparks — cancer/

chemotherapy; Deanna — cancer, end of life; Christine

Jacques Dempsey — neurological problems; Abby Miller —

leg smashed in accident, currently in rehab; Susie Current—

hip issues, pain; Brennan Abshear — deployment; Jeff

Brown — heart issues; Nancy Crook — chemo, radiation;

Dan Simerlink — very serious health issues; Bill Fortener —

cancer, heart; Rachel Herman Armas— multiple sclerosis;

Don — autism & general health; William Herman — mi-

graines; John and Lindsay — for the blessing of children;

Flooding in Bangladesh; Jay Eppinga — sale of home;

Those with addictions.

Those who are grieving: The Tom Berger family

Diocese and Sister Parishes—General: Our Bishop Ordinary,

Daniel Morse; our Bishop Co-Adjutor, Peter Manto; our sister par-

ishes Christ the King and Trinity (Mason), and St. Lazarus Mission

at its various locations.

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Fr. Keith Boettner, Dss Theresa Rob-

erts, St. James Anglican Church, Memphis, TN

Our Leadership: Fr. Isaac, Dss Candy; Sr. Warden Greg Her-

man; Jr. Warden Pat Prenger; Vestry Members Stanley Rodri-

gues, Terri Sebree, Tim Taylor, Duane Veley, and Rich Zeper-

nick

Our Pastoral Search Committee: Paul Burns, Dorathea Fort-

ener, Terri Sebree, Tim Sturgill, Barbara Zepernick

Missionaries: In Bangladesh—Dr. Kris Prenger; In Taiwan—

Drew & Bethany Stewart, Elyse Burns; In Iraq — Matthew and

Sarah Nowery (& family); in Indonesia — Bp. Dan Thomas; In

Tijuana, Mexico — Isaac & Karen Del Rio; The Rev. Steve

Shepherd and Church Planting International; and the REC

Board of Foreign Missions

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Serving this week (Sunday, Oct 29):

Lector — Rosanne Brown

Chalice Bearers — Pat Prenger/Martha Berger

Acolyte — Maria Herman/Priscilla Chavez

Gifts — Prenger

SS Nursery — Karla Herman

Nursery — TBA/Katie Ernst

Sound/Slides — Emma Veley/Joe Herman

Prayer Team — Terri Sebree/Duane Veley

Tellers — Pat Prenger/TBA

Serving next week (Sunday, Nov 5)

Lector — Pat Prenger

Chalice Bearers — Greg Herman/Pat Prenger

Acolytes — Paul Burns/William Lambert

Gifts — Current

SS Nursery — Anita Evanhoe

Nursery — Barbara Zepernick/Matt Ernst

Sound/Slides/Emma Veley/Joe Herman

Prayer Team — Pat/Darlene Prenger

Tellers — Martha Berger/Candy Jacques

OUR PRAYERS

Prayer for the Sick

O Lord, who feels the pain of the world, and looks upon all

sick and suffering persons with pity and mercy, enfolding

them with thy love; grant that in the midst of pain or suffer-

ing they may find thy presence; to doctors and nurses grant

tender hearts and healing hands; and give health again in

body and soul, for thy tender mercies’ sake. Amen.

Ongoing Prayer Needed for Healing & Other Issues:

Russell Smith — Recovery from skull surgery; Dawn — Life

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Reader. Lord, in your mercy,

People. hear our prayer.

GRANT your heavenly grace to all people, especially these gathered

here, that with meek and reverent hearts, we may hear and trust

your holy Word, devoting our lives to your righteous service.

Reader. Lord, in your mercy,

People. hear our prayer.

WE humbly ask you, gracious Lord, to comfort and strengthen all

those who, in this earthly life are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness,

or any other adversity.

**Reader. I invite you to add your own requests at this time.**

Reader. Lord, in your mercy,

People. hear our prayer.

WE bless your holy Name for all your servants who departed this life

in your faith and fear, especially remembering Tom Berger, praying

you would grant us grace to follow their good examples, that with

them we might partake in your heavenly kingdom.

Reader. Lord, in your mercy,

People. hear our prayer.

GRANT these our prayers, O Father, for Jesus Christ’s sake, our

only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.

The Confession and Absolution of Sin

WE pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.

The Deacon and People kneel as able and pray

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Jot that Thought

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 neighbors 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.

The Bishop or Priest stands and says

ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who in his great mercy has

promised forgiveness of sins to all those who sincerely repent and

with true faith turn to him, have mercy upon you, pardon and de-

liver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all good-

ness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our

Lord. Amen.

The Peace

Celebrant. The Peace of the Lord be always with you.

People. And with your spirit.

Then the Ministers and People may greet one another in the name

of the Lord.

Celebrant. Let us remember the words of our Lord Jesus Christ

and how he said, it is more blessed to give than to receive.

The Offertory The People stand while the offerings are presented.

IN THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS

In the beauty of holiness

We see You, Son of righteousness

So we bring all that we possess

To lay at Your feet

In the place where Your glory shines

Jesus, lover of all mankind

You have drawn us with love divine

To make us complete

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From age to age the same And He must win the battle And tho' this world with devils filled Should threaten to undo us We will not fear for God hath willed His truth to triumph thru us The prince of darkness grim We tremble not for him His rage we can endure For lo his doom is sure One little word shall fell him That word above all earthly pow'rs No thanks to them abideth The Spirit and the gifts are ours Thru Him who with us sideth Let goods and kindred go This mortal life also The body they may kill God's truth abideth still His kingdom is forever © Public Domain Frederick Hedge | Martin Luther CCLI License No. 452028

The Dismissal

Celebrant. Let us go forth rejoicing in the power of

the Holy Spirit. Alleluia, Alleluia!

People. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia!

Readings for Next Week’s Service: Our readings for Sunday, 5

November, will be 1st Lesson — Rev. 7:9-17; Psalm 149; 2nd Les-

son — Ephesians 1:15-23; Gospel — St. Matthew 5:1-12

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The Post Communion Prayer

Let us pray.

Celebrant and People praying together

HEAVENLY Father, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual

food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior

Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we

are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eter-

nal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out into the world to do the

work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful wit-

nesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be

honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.

Prayer for Those in Need of Healing

The Blessing (Please stand)

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 Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Fa-

ther, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with

you always. Amen.

The Recessional A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD

A mighty fortress is our God A bulwark never failing Our helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe His craft and pow'r are great And armed with cruel hate On earth is not his equal Did we in our own strength confide Our striving would be losing Were not the right Man on our side The Man of God's own choosing Dost ask who that may be Christ Jesus it is He Lord Sabaoth His name

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Chorus:

So I pause at Your gates once more

As my heart and my spirit soar

And I wish I could love You more

My God and my King

Is there tribute that I could bring

Was there ever a song to sing

That could ever express, my King

The work that You've done

Could I ever conceive of this

All the depths and the heights and breadth

Of the riches I now possess

Because of Your love? “In the Beauty of Holiness”;Words and Music by Robin Mark

© 2001 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music; CCLI License # 11030776

Presentation Hymn

Praise God from Whom all blessings flow,

Praise Him, all creatures here below!

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host,

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia!

The Celebrant may pray the following prayer

YOURS, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and

the victory, and the majesty: for everything in heaven and on earth

is yours; yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as Head

above all.

Praying together

All things come from you, O Lord, and of your own have we given

you. Amen. (1 Chronicles 29:11, 14)

Then the Celebrant will say,

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OUR fellow Christians of other branches of Christ’s Church, who

have been Baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and

of the Holy Spirit, are affectionately invited to the Lord’s Table.

The Sursum Corda and Sanctus

The People remain standing. The Celebrant faces them and sings or says

Celebrant. The Lord be with you.

People. And with your spirit.

Celebrant. Lift up your hearts.

People. We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God

People. It is just and right so to do.

IT is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to

give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Arch-

angels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this

hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Setting: From Missa de Sancta Maria Magdalena, Healey Willan,© 1928, Oxford University

Press,All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense #A-719217

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Faithfulness is what I need Faithfulness faithfulness Is what You want from me (Chorus) Righteousness righteousness Is what I long for Righteousness is what I need Righteousness righteousness Is what You want from me (Chorus) “Take My Life”Words and Music by Scott Underwood

© 1995 Vineyard Publishing;CCLI License #11030776

WONDERFUL, MERCIFUL SAVIOR

Wonderful, merciful Savior,

Precious Redeemer and Friend,

Who would have thought that a Lamb

Could rescue the souls of men?

Oh, You rescue the souls of men.

You are the One that we praise;

You are the One we adore.

You give the healing and grace

Our hearts always hunger for;

Oh, our hearts always hunger for.

Counselor, Comforter, Keeper,

Spirit we long to embrace,

You offer hope when our hearts

Have hopelessly lost the way;

Oh, we hopelessly lost the way.

Almighty, infinite Father,

Faithfully loving Your own,

Here in our weakness You find us

Falling before Your throne;

Oh, we're falling before Your throne.

“Wonderful, Merciful Savior”;Words and Music by Dawn Rodgers & Eric Wyse;© 1989 Dayspring

Music LLC;CCLI License # 11030776

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The Ministration of Communion

Celebrant. The gifts of God for the People of God. [Take them in

remembrance that Christ died for you and feed on him in your

hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.]

HOLY COMMUNION- All baptized Christians are invited to take communion.

If you or a child with you does not wish to take communion, but does wish

to receive a blessing, please come forward, and cross your arms, hands

touching the shoulders.

COMMUNION SONGS

LEAD ME LORD

Lead me Lord Lead me in your righteousness Make your way plain before my face For it is you, Lord,

You, Lord, only,

That makes me dwell in safety

WORDS: Psalms 5:8, 4:8; MUSIC: Samuel Sebastian Wesley, 1861

TAKE MY LIFE Holiness holiness Is what I long for Holiness is what I need Holiness holiness Is what You want from me (Chorus) So take my heart and form it Take my mind transform it Take my will conform it To Yours to Yours oh Lord

Faithfulness faithfulness Is what I long for

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Celebrant. Let us pray

Prayer of Consecration

ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, in your tender mercy, you

gave your only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the cross for

our redemption. He offered himself and made, once for all time, a

perfect and sufficient sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. He

instituted this remembrance of his passion and death, which he

commanded us to continue until he comes again. So now, Father,

we ask you to bless and sanctify, with your Word and Holy

Spirit, these gifts of bread and wine that we may partake of his

most blessed Body and Blood.

ON the night that he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus Christ took

bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave it to

his disciples, saying, “Take, eat; this is my Body which is given for

you: Do this in remembrance of me.”

AFTER supper, Jesus took the cup, and when he had given thanks,

he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my

Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you, and for many,

for the forgiveness of sins: Whenever you drink it, do this in re-

membrance of me.”

THEREFORE we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People praying together

Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

The Celebrant continues

LORD and heavenly Father, with these holy gifts we celebrate the

memorial instituted by your beloved Son, remembering his pas-

sion and death, his resurrection and ascension, and his promise to

come again. Grant that by his merits and death, and through faith

in his Blood, we and your whole Church may receive forgiveness

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of our sins and all other benefits of his passion, making us one body

with him that he may dwell in us, and we in him. And here we offer to

you, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies, to be a living sacrifice,

through Jesus Christ our Lord. BY him and with him and in him, in the

unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father,

now and forever. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer The Celebrant then says

AND now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray

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The Fraction (Breaking of the Bread)

Celebrant. Alleluia! Christ our Passover has

been sacrificed once for all upon the

cross.

People. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

Celebrant and People praying together

The Prayer of Humble Access

WE do not presume to come to this your table, merciful Lord, trust-

ing in our own righteousness, but in your abundant and great mer-

cies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under

your table. But you are the same Lord, who always delights in

showing mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the

flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ and to drink his blood, that our

sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls

washed through his most precious blood, and that we may ever-

more dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.

The Agnus Dei