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Christ Our Hope Anglican Church
A Parish of the Anglican Church in North America (REC)
Diocese of the Central States
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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
19 November 2017
24th 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 INDESCRIBABLE Verse 1 From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea, Creation's revealing Your majesty. From the colors of Fall to the fragrance of Spring, Ev'ry creature unique in the song that it sings. All exclaiming: Chorus 1 Indescribable, uncontainable; You placed the stars in the sky, And You know them by name. You are amazing, God; All powerful, untamable; Awestruck, we fall to our knees As we humbly proclaim You are amazing, God. Verse 2 Who has told ev'ry lightning bolt where it should go, Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow? Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light, Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night? None can fathom. [Chorus 1] Chorus 2 Indescribable, uncontainable; You placed the stars in the sky, And You know them by name. You are amazing, God; Incomp’rable, unchangeable. You see the depths of my heart, And You love me the same.
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
NEED:_______________________________________________
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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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You are amazing, God. You are amazing, God. “Indescribable” Words and Music by Jesse Reeves | Laura Story © 2004 Laura Stories | sixsteps Music | worshiptogether.com songs CCLI License # 11030776
Announcements
Processional COME, YE THANKFUL PEOPLE, COME
Come, ye thankful people, come,
Raise the song of harvest-home;
All is safely gathered in,
Ere the winter storms begin.
God, our Maker, doth provide
For our wants to be supplied;
Come to God's own temple, come,
Raise the song of harvest home.
All the world is God's own field,
Fruit as praise to God we yield;
Wheat and tares together sown,
Are to joy or sorrow grown:
First the blade and then the ear,
Then the full corn shall appear,
Lord of harvest, grant that we
wholesome grain and pure may be.
For the Lord our God shall come,
And shall take the harvest home;
From the field shall in that day
All offenses purge away,
Giving angels charge at last
In the fire the tares to cast;
But the fruitful ears to store
In the garner evermore.
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Even so, Lord, quickly come,
Bring Thy final harvest home,
Gather Thou Thy people in,
Free from sorrow, free from sin.
There, forever purified,
In Thy presence to abide;
Come, with all Thine angels, come
Raise the glorious harvest-home.
Words: Henry Alford Music: George Job Elvey 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.
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.
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The Gloria in Excelsis (Tune: Scottish Gloria)
Glory be to God on High
And on earth peace – good will to 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-
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.
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The Collect for the 24th Sunday after Pentecost
O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might de-
stroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs
of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves
as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great
glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom;
where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for
ever and ever. Amen.
The Propers
The First Lesson Zephaniah 1:7,12-18
Lector. This is the Word of the Lord.
People. Thanks be to God.
The Psalm Psalm 90
2 Before the mountains were brought forth,
or the land and the earth were born, *
from age to age you are God. 3 You turn us back to the dust and say, *
“Go back, O child of earth.” (Antiphon) 4 For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday
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Other Opportunities to Serve
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.
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
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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)
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
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
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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when it is past *
and like a watch in the night. 5 You sweep us away like a dream; *
we fade away suddenly like the grass. (Antiphon) 6 In the morning it is green and flourishes; *
in the evening it is dried up and withered. 7 For we consume away in your displeasure; *
we are afraid because of your wrathful indignation.
(Antiphon) 8 Our iniquities you have set before you, *
and our secret sins in the light of your countenance. 12 So teach us to number our days *
that we may apply our hearts to wisdom. (Antiphon)
The Second Lesson I Thessalonians 5:1-10
Lector. This is the Word of the Lord.
People. Thanks be to God.
The Holy Gospel St. Matthew 25:14-30
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 Words and Music by Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith © 1984 Meadowgreen Music Company CCLI License #11030776
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All standing, the Deacon or Priest reads the Gospel, first saying
Priest. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
accordi ng to St. Matthew, chapter 25, beginning
with the 14th 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
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, eternally
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 salvation, 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 as-
cended 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 proph-
ets.
WE believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowl-
edge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resur-
rection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. 25
Steven Roberts 11/6
Emma Sum 11/16
Dorathea Fortener 11/18
Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and
guide them wherever they may be, keeping them unspotted from
the world. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when
discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their
hearts may your peace which passes understanding abide all the
days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Thank You from Hope4Riverside
We collected 2 large-size kitchen trash bags stuffed full of hats,
gloves, and mittens — thanks to your amazing generosity! It was a
joy to drop them off from our church, knowing that they would bene-
fit the neediest children of all in our own community. Thank you
really doesn’t say enough!
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Please remember to pray for our persecuted brothers and sis-
ters around the world, especially in the following countries:
Turkey, Syria, Mauritania, Morocco, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria,
Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, Sudan, Eritrea, Soma-
lia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Indonesia, North
Korea, and China
*Please remember to check the blog for additional prayer up-
dates during the week!
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*Don’t forget our Alms Basket on the back table for benevo-
lence offerings.
PARISH LIFE
Upcoming Dates for your Calendar
Wednesday, Nov. 22 — 6:00 — Pizza, Praise,
& Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 26 — Feast of Christ the
King
Thursday, November 30 — Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle
Saturday/Sunday Dec. 2/3 — 1st Sunday in Advent
Sunday, Dec 3 — Advent Garden — Children’s Sunday School
Friday, Dec. 15 — Parish Christmas Play
Sunday, Dec 24 — 4th Sunday in Advent — 10:30 a.m
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service — 7:00 p.m.
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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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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 and
Betty Deeter, praying you would grant us grace to follow their good
examples, that with them we might partake in your heavenly king-
dom.
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.
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Ongoing Prayer Needed for Healing & Other Issues:
Russell Smith — Recovery from skull surgery; Dawn — Life issues;
Victims of Hurricanes Harvey, 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 re-
hab; Susie Current—hip issues, pain; Brennan Abshear — deploy-
ment; 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 — migraines; 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; the Jane Deeter
Jones 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. Scott Thompson, Fr. Bart Gin-
gerich & Deacon Ken Mills—St. Jude’s Anglican Church, Richmond,
VA
Our Pastoral Search Committee: Paul Burns, Dorathea Fortener,
Terri Sebree, Tim Sturgill, Barbara Zepernick
Our Leadership: Fr. Isaac, Dss Candy; Sr. Warden Greg Herman;
Jr. Warden Pat Prenger; Vestry Members Stanley Rodrigues, Terri
Sebree, Tim Taylor, Duane Veley, and Rich 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 —
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, Nov 19):
Lector — Tim Allen Chalice Bearers — Pat Prenger/Greg Herman Acolytes — Susie Current/Katie Ernst Gifts — Roberts SS Nursery — Darlene Prenger Nursery — Emma Veley/Emma Sum Sound/Slides — Greg/Joe Herman Prayer Team — Rich Zepernick/Candy Jacques Tellers — Karen/Paul Burns Serving next week (Sunday, Nov 26) Lector – Martha Berger Chalice Bearers – Paul Burns/Martha Berger Acolytes – Maria Herman/Priscilla Chavez Gifts – Ernst SS Nursery – Karla Herman Nursery – Danielle Lambert/Susie Current Sound/Slides –Emma Veley/Joe Herman Prayer Team – Terri Sebree/Duane Veley 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.
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The Deacon and People kneel as able and pray
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 TAKE MY LIFE, AND LET IT BE Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee. Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee.
Take my voice, and let me sing always, only, for my King. Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from Thee.
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Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect, and use every power as Thou shalt choose.
Take my will, and make it Thine; it shall be no longer mine. Take my heart, it is Thine own; it shall be Thy royal throne.
Take my love, my Lord, I pour at Thy feet its treasure store. Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for Thee. Words by: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1873. Public Domain
The People stand while the offerings are presented.
The 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,
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.
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Of a servant good and faithful
As saints of old still line the way
Retelling triumphs of His grace
We hear their calls and hunger for the day
When with Christ we stand in glory
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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: Readings for Next Week’s
Service: Our readings for Sunday, 26 November, will be 1st Les-
son — Ezekiel 34:11-20; Psalm 95; 2nd Lesson — I Corinthians
15:20-28; Gospel — St. Matthew 25:31-46
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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 Father, the
Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you al-
ways. Amen.
The Recessional O CHURCH ARISE
O church arise and put your armour on
Hear the call of Christ our Captain
For now the weak can say that they are strong
In the strength that God has given
With shield of faith and belt of truth
We'll stand against the devil's lies
An army bold whose battle cry is Love
Reaching out to those in darkness
Our call to war to love the captive soul
But to rage against the captor
And with the sword that makes the wounded whole
We will fight with faith and valour
When faced with trials on every side
We know the outcome is secure
And Christ will have the prize for which He died
An inheritance of nations
Come see the cross where love and mercy meet
As the Son of God is stricken
Then see His foes lie crushed beneath His feet
For the Conqueror has risen
And as the stone is rolled away
And Christ emerges from the grave
This victory march continues till the day
Every eye and heart shall see Him
So Spirit come put strength in every stride
Give grace for every hurdle
That we may run with faith to win the prize
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The Sursum Corda (Lift Up Your Hearts)
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:
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Jot that Thought
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 passion
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
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
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AGNUS DEI Alleluia Alleluia For our Lord God Almighty reigns Alleluia Alleluia For our Lord God Almighty reigns Alleluia Holy Holy Are You Lord God Almighty Worthy is the Lamb Worthy is the Lamb You are Holy Holy Are You Lord God Almighty Worthy is the Lamb Worthy is the Lamb Amen CCLI Song # 626713, Michael W. Smith, © 1990 Sony/ATV Milene Music, For use solely with the SongSelect
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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 Sav-
ior 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 eternal 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 witnesses 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 of Any Kind
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Communion Songs DRAW NIGH AND TAKE
Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord,
and drink the holy Blood for you outpoured.
Saved by that Body and that holy Blood,
with souls refreshed, we render thanks to God.
Salvation's giver, Christ, the Only Son,
by his dear cross and blood the vict'ry won.
Offered was he for greatest and for least,
himself the Victim, and himself the Priest.
Approach ye then with faithful hearts sincere,
and take the pledges of salvation here.
He that his saints in this world rules and shields
to all believers life eternal yields;
With heav'nly bread he makes the hungry whole,
gives living waters to the thirsting soul.
Alpha-Omega, unto whom shall bow
all nations at the doom, is with us now. Public Domain.
WE FALL DOWN
We fall down
We lay our crowns
At the feet of Jesus
The greatness of mercy and love
At the feet of Jesus
And we cry holy holy holy
And we cry holy holy holy
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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!
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The Prayer of Humble Access
Celebrant and People praying together
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 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.
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