the 9th sunday...to feel the warmth of your embrace help me find the way bring me back to you...

On 9th August, 2020 - 11am at All Saints’ Cathedral, Nairobi

Service Leader: The Very Rev. Canon Sammy Wainaina (The Provost) Preacher: The Rev. Tom Otieno (The Vicar, St. Augustine Madaraka)

Organist: Joe Davis KabubaTrumpeter: Stephen Mutangili

The Liturgy For

The Ninth Sunday AFTER TRINITY

STREAMING LIVE

All Saints’ Cathedral Nairobi

TODAY’S TOPIC: Christ and the City (Part 2)

ORDER OF SERVICE

NOTES

i. This service flows as provided in the programme without announcements.ii. Families are encouraged to use this liturgy to follow the live stream service

and respond accordingly.iii.Those who respond to the altar call for prayer needs, by re-dedicating their

lives to Christ or giving their lives to Christ are requested to call the Cathedral Line 0702645069 (Monday - Friday from 8am to 4pm).

iv.The clergy process during the Pre-service

1. PRE-SERVICE: Rescue the Perishing

Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;Weep o'er the erring one, lift up the fallen,Tell them of Jesus the mighty to save. Rescue the perishing, Care for the dying; Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.

Though they are slighting Him, still He is waiting,Waiting the penitent child to receive;Plead with them earnestly, plead with them gentlyHe will forgive if they only believe. Rescue the perishing, duty demands it;Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide;Back to the narrow way patiently win them,Tell the poor wanderer a Savior has died.

2. WELCOME REMARKS

After the welcome remarks, the minister says:

Minister: Today is the Ninth Sunday after Trinity. This week we celebrated the feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord in the presence of three of His disciples, Peter, James, and John, on a high mountain. The Gospel of Matthew records that Jesus “was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became white as light.” The appearance of Moses and Elijah during that moment and the Father saying “This is my beloved Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased. Listen to Him” confirms that Jesus is indeed the expected Messiah.

May the Lord give us strength during this Mission Month so to hear His voice, bear our cross daily and share the Good News of our Salvation in our homes and beyond.

Minister: Open our lips, O Lord.All: and our mouth shall proclaim Your praise.

3. OPENING HYMN (WIMBO): My Jesus, I love Thee

My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine;For Thee all the follies of sin I resign;My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou;

If ever I loved Thee, My Jesus, 'tis now.

I love Thee because Thou hast first loved meAnd purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree;I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;

In mansions of glory and endless delight,I'll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright;I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow:

4. CONFESSION (SALA YA TOBA) Minister:We join together, the people of God, drawn by His Spirit, longing for His Word, to praise the Holy name of the Lord, to share His glorious news of grace, to pray for our needs and the pain of the World, to rejoice in His love and be sent in His peace.

Minister: We are heirs of the Father;People: Joint heirs with the Son

Minister: Renewed in the SpiritPeople: Together we are one.

Minister: To God, the only God, who saves us through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory and majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. (Jude 25) If we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, in repentance and trust, God is faithful and just, and will forgive us our sins. So let us confess them to our Father.

The people say (Watu waseme)

All:Eternal Father, God of our ancestors, before Your power all things tremble but through Your Son, we approach Your throne. We have done wrong and neglected to do right; our sins weigh heavily on our hearts: Lord have mercy, count them not against us. Grant us the joy of forgiveness and lighten our hearts with the glory of Christ, who died and rose again for us. Amen.

5. ABSOLUTION (GHOFIRA)

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

Minister: Blessed are those who live in Your houseAll: They will be always singing Your Praise

Minister: Praise the LordAll: The Name of the Lord be praised

6. GLORIA (UTUKUFU)

Cantor: Glory to the Father in whom all things began,

All:Glory to the Son who became the Son of Man, Glory to the Spirit who inspires and renews. The Lord our God forever! Alleluia!

People Stand (Watu wasimame)

7. PSALM 96 (ZABURI)

O SING unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the whole earth.

Sing unto the Lord, and praise His Name: be telling of His salvation from day to day.

Declare His honour unto the heathen: and His wonders unto all people.

For the Lord is great, and cannot worthily be praised: He is more to be feared than all gods.

As for all the gods of the heathen, they are but idols: but it is the Lord that made the heavens.

Glory and worship are before Him: power and honour are in His sanctuary.

Ascribe unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people: ascribe unto the Lord worship and power.

Ascribe unto the Lord the honour due unto His Name: bring presents, and come into His courts.

O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: let the whole earth stand in awe of Him.

Tell it out among the heathen that the Lord is King: and that it is He who hath made the round world so fast that it cannot be moved; and how that He shall judge the people righteously.

Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad: let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is.

Let the field be joyful, and all that is in it: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice before the Lord.

For he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: and with righteousness to judge the world, and the people with his truth.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost; As itwas in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end.Amen.

8. APOSTLES’ CREED (IMANI YA MITUME)

Minister: We stand together with Christians throughout the centuries, and throughout the world today to affirm our faith in the words of the Apostles Creed.

All:I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ his only Son, our LordWho was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit,Born of the virgin MarySuffered 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 He is seated at the right hand of the Father,And He will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, The Holy Catholic ChurchThe communion of saints, The forgiveness of sins,The resurrection of the body, And the life everlasting. Amen.

Minister: The Lord be with YouAll: And also with you

9. People kneel/sit

Choir: Ask and it shall be given unto you,Seek and you shall find,Knock and the door shall be opened unto you.Allelu, alleluia.

10. THE COLLECT (SALA YA SIKU)

Minister:Kwa kuwa Mungu, aliyesema, Nuru itang'aa toka gizani, ndiye aliyeng'aa mioyoni mwetu, atupe nuru ya elimu ya utukufu wa Mungu katika uso wa Yesu Kristo. Na tuombe kwa pamoja Sala ya Jumapili ya Tisa baada ya Utatu.

Wote:Baba wa milele, katika udhaifu wetu wa kufahamu, mara nyingi tunashindwa kuelewa siri za wokovu. Tunakuomba utuongezee kina cha ufahamu wetu na utujalie nguvu katika makusudio yetu ya kukutumikia wewe kwa bidii na imani kwa ajili ya utukufu wako. Kwa Yesu Kristo Bwana wetu. Amin 11. THE PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE (SALA) Kiongozi: Ujalie kwamba maaskofu wetu na viongozi wa makanisa wawe na hekima na waseme kwa kauli moja.

Wote: Amin. Bwana uturehemu.

Kiongozi: Ujalie kwamba viongozi wa nchi yetu watumie haki katika uongozi wao.Wote: Amin. Bwana uturehemu.

Kiongozi: Ujalie kwamba haki iwe ngao na mlinzi,


Kiongozi: Utujalie amani nchini, na watu wapate kufanikiwa.


Kiongozi: Ujalie kwamba makundi ya wanyama wa kufuga yasitawi na samaki wajae katika maziwa na mito yetu.


Kiongozi: Utujalie rutuba mashambani na mimea inawiri.


Kiongozi: Utujalie kutafuta amani kati yetu na maadui zetu.

Wote: Amin. Bwana uturehemu.Kiongozi: Ujalie kwamba upendo wa Baba uwafikie walio na ukiwa, waliofiwa na watesekao.


Kiongozi: Ujalie kwamba hatari zote ziondolewe katika mapito ya dunia.

Wote: Aleluya, Bwana wa Rehema yu pamoja nasi.

Kisha watu waseme Sala ya BwanaWote: Baba yetu uliye mbinguni jina lako litukuzwe, Ufalme wako uje, Mapenzi yako yatimizwe, hapa duniani kama huko mbinguni. Utupe leo riziki yetu. Utusamehe makosa yetu, kama sisi tunavyowasamehe waliotukosa. Usitutie majaribuni, lakini utuokoe na yule mwovu. Kwa kuwa ufalme ni wako, na nguvu, na utukufu, hata milele. Amin.

People Sit (Watu Waketi)

12. FIRST READING: (SOMO LA KWANZA) 1 Samuel 2:12 - 26 - David Atho

People Stand (Watu Wasimame)

13. READING HYMN: Bind us

Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together With cords that cannot be broken. Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together, Bind us together with love.

There is only one God, There is only one King;There is only one Body, That is why we sing:

You are the family of God, You are the promise divine;You are God's chosen desire, You are the glorious new wine.


13. SECOND READING (SOMO LA PILI) Matthew 13:1 – 9, 18 - 23 - Evans Wanga


14. HYMN (WIMBO): Let Your living water

Let Your living water flow over my soul.Let Your Holy Spirit come and take controlOf every situation that has troubled my mind.All my cares and burdens on to You I roll.

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. Father, Father, Father. Spirit, Spirit, Spirit.

Give your life to Jesus, let Him fill your soul.Let Him take you in His arms and make you whole.As you give your life to Him He'll set you free.You will live and reign with Him eternally.


15. SERMON (MAHUBIRI): The Rev. Tom Otieno

16. ALTAR CALL HYMN (WIMBO): Draw me close to You

Draw me close to YouNever let me goI lay it all down againTo hear You say that I'm your friendYou are my desireNo one else will doCause nothing else can take Your placeTo feel the warmth of your embraceHelp me find the wayBring me back to You

You're all I want You're all I've ever needed You're all I want Help me know You are near

The preacher calls people to salvation and prays for various needs of the people.


17. OFFERTORY (SADAKA)

The Minister invites people to offer their gifts by using the details displayed on the screens and on the last page of the service programme

Paybill No. 303036 for Offertory, tithes, Organ Restoration etc Paybill No. 303035 for Children and Teens Centre (CTC) Project.

Choir Anthem is sung during the offertory time

18. CHOIR ANTHEM (WIMBO WA KWAYA) Softly and Tenderly Jesus is calling

Softly and tenderly, Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me; See, on the portals He's waiting and watching, Watching for you and for me.

Come home, come home; You who are weary come home; Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, Calling, O sinner, come home!

Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading, Pleading for you and for me? Why should we linger and heed not His mercies, Mercies for you and for me? Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing, Passing from you and from me; Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming, Coming for you and for me.

O for the wonderful love He has promised, Promised for you and for me! Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon, Pardon for you and for me.

After the offertory, the minister says (Baada ya matoleo Kasisi aseme)

Minister:Almighty God, out of the abundance of our lives we offer these gifts to You. Through Your blessing and our willingness to share, may these offerings become a source for hope and love in this church, and in the community beyond us, in the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

19. DOXOLOGY

All: Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise Him, all creatures here below Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost

20. NOTICES (MATANGAZO)

21. THE BLESSING (BARAKA)

Provost:The LORD bless you and keep you;The LORD make His face shine upon you,And be gracious to you;The LORD lift up His countenance upon youAnd give you peace.And the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

22. THE DISMISSAL: Blest be the tie that binds

Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love;The fellowship of kindred mindsIs like to that above.When for a while we part, This thought will soothe our pain, That we shall still be joined in heart,And hope to meet again.


CONTACT US

Email: [email protected]: 0728 271 715 or 0702 645 069

Prayer & Pastoral Care Line: 0110 095533 (from 9am to 4pm)Email: [email protected]

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MAKING PAYMENTS

1. For Tithe, Thanksgiving, Offertory, Organ Restoration, etc: Paybill No. 303036

Account Name: All Saints' Cathedral ChurchABSA Bank, Queensway Branch

A/C No. 0941048099

2. For CTC payments:Mpesa Paybill No. 303035

Account: Your phone numberBank A/C Name: All Saints Cathedral CTC

ABSA Bank, Queensway BranchA/C No. 2034405894

Mathew 24:14

23. RECESSIONAL HYMN (WIMBO): He leadeth me

He leadeth me: O blessed thought!O words with heavenly comfort fraught!Whate'er I do, where'er I be,Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.

He leadeth me, he leadeth me; By his own hand he leadeth me: His faithful follower I would be, For by his hand he leadeth me.

Lord, I would clasp thy hand in mine,Nor ever murmur nor repine;Content, whatever lot I see,Since 'tis my God that leadeth me.

And when my task on earth is done,When, by thy grace, the victory's won,E'en death's cold wave I will not flee,Since God through Jordan leadeth me.

the 9th sunday...to feel the warmth of your embrace help me find the way bring me back to you...

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