Diocese of Barbados
Nestfield, St. Lucy
RCL Year C
8th June 2025
Rector:
The Rev’d Hugh Sandiford
Church Wardens:
Justice Anthony Blackman
Mr. William Yearwood
Organist: Mr. Matthew Banfield
Sexton: Mr. Noverton Gibson
PROCESSION
HYMNS FOR THE PROCESSION: 203, 279
PRESIDENT: The Lord be with you
ALL: And also with you.
PRESIDENT: Let us proceed in peace
ALL: In the name of Christ, our Lord.
HYMN: 203 - Holy Spirit font of light
1 Holy Spirit, font of light, focus of God's glory bright, shed on us a shining ray. Father of the fatherless, giver of gifts limitless, come and touch our hearts today.
2 Source of strength and sure relief, comforter in time of grief, enter in and be our guest. On our journey grant us aid, freshening breeze and cooling shade, in our labour inward rest.
3 Enter each aspiring heart, occupy its inmost part with your dazzling purity. All that gives to us our worth, all that benefits the earth, you bring to maturity.
4
With your soft, refreshing rains break our drought, remove our stains; bind up all our injuries. Shake with rushing wind our will; melt with fire our icy chill; bring to light our perjuries.
5 As your promise we believe, make us ready to receive gifts from your unbounded store. Grant enabling energy, courage in adversity, joys that last for evermore.
HYMN: 279 - Let every Christian pray
1 Let every Christian pray, this day, and every day, come, Holy Spirit, come! Was not the church we love commissioned from above? Come, Holy Spirit, come!
2 The Spirit brought to birth the church of Christ on earth to seek and save the lost: never has he withdrawn, since that tremendous dawn, his gifts at Pentecost.
3 Age after age, he strove to teach her how to love: come, Holy Spirit, come! Age after age, anew, she proved the gospel true: come, Holy Spirit, come!
4
Only the Spirit's power can fit us for this hour: come, Holy Spirit, come! Instruct, inspire, unite; and make us see the light: come, Holy Spirit, come!
INTROIT HYMN: 201 - Come, thou Holy Spirit, come
1 Come, thou Holy Spirit, come; and from thy celestial home shed a ray of light divine; come, thou Father of the poor, come, thou source of all our store, come, within our bosoms shine:
2 Thou of comforters the best, thou the soul's most welcome guest, sweet refreshment here below; in our labour rest most sweet, grateful coolness in the heat, solace in the midst of woe.
3 O most blessèd Light divine, shine within these hearts of thine, and our inmost being fill; where thou art not, man hath naught, nothing good in deed or thought, nothing free from taint of ill.
4 Heal our wounds; our strength renew; on our dryness pour thy dew; wash the stains of guilt away: bend the stubborn heart and will; melt the frozen, warm the chill; guide the steps that go astray.
5 On the faithful, who adore and confess thee, evermore In thy sevenfold gifts descend: give them virtue's sure reward, give them thy salvation, Lord, give them joys that never end.
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Glory to God in the highest, and peace to His people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One; you alone are the Lord: you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
COLLECTS
PRESIDENT: The Lord be with you!
ALL: And also with you!
PRESIDENT: Let us pray.
Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday (BCP page 172)
PRESIDENT: Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirt: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the gospel and the administration of the Holy Sacraments, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
For a Synod Meeting (BCP page 79)
PRESIDENT: Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel in our Synod for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first your honour and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
PRESIDENT: Kindly sit for the ministry of the word.
FIRST LESSON: ACTS 2:1-21 [Mr Brian Bowen]
READER: A Reading from the Word of God, written in the Acts of the Apostles, chapter two, beginning at the first verse.
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READER: When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from
Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs in our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power." All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" But others sneered and said, "They are filled with new wine." But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: 'In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day. Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
READER: The word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
PSALM 104:24-35
24. O Lord, how manifold are thy works : in wisdom hast thou made them all; the earth is full of thy riches.
25. So is the great and wide sea also : wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts.
26. There go the ships, and there is that Leviathan : whom thou hast made to take his pastime therein.
27. These wait all upon thee : that thou mayest give them meat in due season.
28. When thou givest it them they gather it : and when thou openest thy hand they are filled with good.
29. When thou hidest thy face they are troubled : when thou takest away their breath they die, and are turned again to their dust.
30. When thou lettest thy breath go forth they shall be made : and thou shalt renew the face of the earth.
31. The glorious Majesty of the Lord shall endure for ever : the Lord shall rejoice in his works.
32. The earth shall tremble at the look of him : if he do but touch the hills, they shall smoke.
33. I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live : I will praise my God while I have my being.
34. And so shall my words please him : my joy shall be in the Lord.
35. As for sinners, they shall be consumed out of the earth, and the ungodly shall come to an end : praise thou the Lord, O my soul, praise the Lord.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
SECOND LESSON: Romans 8:14-17 [Mrs Lana Evelyn]
READER: A reading from the word of God written in the book of Romans, chapter eight beginning at the fourteenth verse.
ILLUMINATION:
READER: All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, "Abba! Father!" it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.
READER: The word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
GRADUAL HYMN: 538 - O thou who camest from above (verses 1 & 2)
1 O thou who camest from above the fire celestial to impart, kindle a flame of sacred love on the mean altar of my heart.
2
There let it for thy glory burn with inextinguishable blaze, and trembling to its source return in humble prayer, and fervent praise.
THE GOSPEL: JOHN 14:8-17
PRESIDENT: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And also with you.
PRESIDENT: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John the fourteenth chapter beginning at the eighth verse.
ALL: Glory to Christ our Saviour
ILLUMINATION:
PRESIDENT: Philip said to Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied." Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, `Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it. "If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you."
PRESIDENT: This is the Gospel of Christ
ALL: Praise to Christ our Lord
HYMN: 538 (verses 3 & 4)
3 Jesus, confirm my heart's desire to work, and speak, and think for thee; still let me guard the holy fire and still stir up the gift in me.
4 Still let me prove thy perfect will, my acts of faith and love repeat; till death thy endless mercies seal, and make the sacrifice complete.
PRESIDENT: Let us now stand and reaffirm our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ in the words of the Nicene Creed.
NICENE CREED [BCP page 104]
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen or unseen. 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, one in Being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us and for our salvation He came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit He was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
He suffered, died and was buried. On the third day He rose again in fulfilment of 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 proceeds from the Father. With the Father and the Son He is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
INTERCESSION FORM H (BCP Page 120) [Men’s Fellowship]
LEADER
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
Silence
LEADER Lord, in your mercy
ALL Hear our prayer.
LEADER
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honour one another and serve the common good.
Silence
LEADER Lord, in your mercy
ALL Hear our prayer.
LEADER
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honour and glory.
Silence
LEADER Lord, in your mercy
ALL Hear our prayer.
LEADER
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.
Silence
LEADER Lord, in your mercy
ALL Hear our prayer.
LEADER
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.
Silence
LEADER Lord, in your mercy
ALL Hear our prayer.
LEADER
We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.
Silence
LEADER Lord, in your mercy
ALL Hear our prayer.
Men’s Fellowship Prayer
Reader: Almighty God, Father of every family, who through your son Jesus Christ, has poured out your best gift of love to be the bond of perfectness among men, and the means of bringing men together; bless, we beseech you, all Men’s Fellowship Organisations throughout the world, and especially in this Diocese, let love and happiness ever be found among us and may our faith in you grow stronger each day we live; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
ALL: Almighty God, governor of all things in Heaven and earth: Receive now, we pray, our supplications for protection from storms or hurricanes. We acknowledge that we are unworthy for the least of your mercies, yet we humbly pray that you will so hold the winds of heaven that we may dwell safely without fear of evil; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen
PRESIDENT: Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy. We ask this for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
ACT OF PENITENCE (BCP Page 123)
PRESIDENT: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins, and cleanse us from all un-righteousness.
A period of silence shall be kept.
PRESIDENT: Let us therefore confess our sins.
FORM B (BCP Page 124)
ALL: 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 have not loved ourselves as we ought. 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 ABSOLUTION (BCP Page 124)
PRESIDENT: 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 life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
ALL: Amen.
THE GREETING OF PEACE (BCP Page 124-125)
FORM A
PRESIDENT: The Kingdom of God is justice, peace, and joy, inspired by the Holy Spirit.
ALL: They who thus serve Christ are acceptable to God and approved by others.
PRESIDENT: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
ALL: And also with you.
PRESIDENT: Let us share that peace.
THE PEACE SONG: There’s a sweet sweet Spirit in this place
There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place, and I know that it’s the Spirit of the Lord. There are sweet expressions on each face, and I know they feel the presence of the Lord.
Refrain:
Sweet Holy Spirit, Sweet Heavenly Dove, Stay right here with us, filling us with your love, And for these blessings,
we lift our hearts in praise, without a doubt we’ll know that we have been revived when we shall leave this place.
There are blessings you cannot receive till you know him in his fullness, and believe. You’re the one to profit when you say, ‘I am going to walk with Jesus all the way.’
OFFERTORY HYMNS: 286, 283
HYMN: 286 – O Spirit of the living God
1 O Spirit of the living God, in all the fullness of thy grace, wherever human foot hath trod, descend on our rebellious race.
2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love, to preach the reconciling word; give power and unction from above, whene'er the joyful sound is heard.
3 Be darkness, at thy coming, light; confusion, order in thy path; souls without strength inspire with might, bid mercy triumph over wrath.
4 O Spirit of the Lord, prepare the whole round earth her God to meet; breathe thou abroad like morning air, till hearts of stone begin to beat.
5 Baptize the nations; far and nigh the triumphs of the cross record; the name of Jesus glorify till every kindred call him Lord.
HYMN: 283 - O Holy Ghost, thy people bless
1 O Holy Ghost, thy people bless who long to feel thy might, and fain would grow in holiness as children of the light.
2 To thee we bring, who art the Lord, our selves to be thy throne; let every thought, and deed, and word thy pure dominion own.
3 Lifegiving Spirit, o'er us move, as on the formless deep; give life and order, light and love, where now is death or sleep.
4 Great gift of our ascended King, his saving truth reveal; our tongues inspire his praise to sing, our hearts his love to feel.
5 True Wind of Heav'n, from south or north, for joy or chastening, blow; the garden-spices shall spring forth if thou wilt bid them flow.
6 O Holy Ghost, of sevenfold might, all graces come from thee; grant us to know and serve aright one God in Persons Three.
PRESENTATION OF OFFERING - FORM B (BCP Page 126)
PRESIDENT AND PEOPLE
Father, we offer to you these gifts which you have given us; this bread, this wine, this money. With them we offer ourselves, our lives, and our work, to become through your Holy Spirit a reasonable, holy, and lively sacrifice. As this bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, so may we and all your people become channels of your love; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen
PRESIDENT: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And also with you.
PRESIDENT: Lift up your hearts.
ALL: We lift them up to the Lord.
PRESIDENT: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
ALL: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
PRESIDENT: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Father Almighty, everlasting God:
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. In fulfilment of His true promise, the Holy Spirit came down (on this day) from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the confession of one faith, and giving to your Church the power to serve you as a royal priesthood, and to preach the Gospel to all nations.
Therefore, we praise you; joining our voices with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
ALL:
Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might; heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER B (BCP Page 135)
PRESIDENT: Holy and gracious Father, all creation rightly gives you praise. All life, all holiness, comes from you through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, whom you sent to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
We therefore bring you these gifts, and we ask you to make them holy by the power of your Spirit, that they may become the Body and Blood of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, who offered Himself in obedience to your will, the Perfect Sacrifice for all mankind.
On the night he was betrayed, he took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, He broke it and gave it to his disciples and said: "Take this and eat it: "This is my Body which is given for you. "Do this for the remembrance of me."
After supper he took the cup of wine and when he had given thanks He gave it to them and said: "Drink this, all of you: "This is my Blood of the New Covenant, "Which is shed for you and for many "for the forgiveness of sins. "Do this, whenever you drink it, "For the remembrance of me."
ALL: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim the death of Christ until he comes again.
PRESIDENT: Father, calling to mind the death your Son endured for our salvation; His Glorious Resurrection and Ascension; His continual intercession for us in heaven; and looking for His coming again in glory, we offer you, in thanksgiving, this holy and life-giving sacrifice.
Look with favour on your Church's offering, and grant that we who eat and drink these holy gifts may be filled with your Holy Spirit and become one body in Christ, and serve you in unity, constancy and peace.
May He make us a perpetual offering to you and enable us, in communion with blessed Mary and the whole company of heaven, to share in the inheritance of your saints.
With Him, and in Him, and through Him, by the power of the Holy Spirit, we worship you, Father Almighty, with all who stand before you in earth and heaven in songs of everlasting praise:
ALL Blessing and honour and glory and power be yours for ever and ever. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (BCP Page 144)
PRESIDENT: As our Saviour has taught us, so we pray:
ALL: 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 forever. Amen.
THE BREAKING OF BREAD (BCP Page 145)
PRESIDENT: We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.
ALL: Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread.
THE AGNUS DEI (BCP Page 147)
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: grant us peace.
THE INVITATION (BCP Page 145-146)
FORM B
PRESIDENT: The Gifts of God for the People of God.
ALL: Our souls will feast and be satisfied, and we will sing glad songs of praise to Him.
COMMUNION HYMNS: 266, 271, 294, 451
HYMN: 266 - Breathe on me, breath of God
1 Breathe on me, breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love what thou dost love, and do what thou wouldst do.
2 Breathe on me, breath of God, until my heart is pure, until with thee I will one will to do and to endure.
3 Breathe on me, breath of God, till l am wholly thine, until this earthly part of me glows with thy fire divine.
4 Breathe on me, breath of God, so shall I never die, but live with thee the perfect life of thine eternity.
HYMN: 271 - Come gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
1 Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove, with light and comfort from above; be thou our guardian, thou our guide, o'er every thought and step preside.
2
The light of truth to us display, and make us know and choose thy way; plant holy fear in every heart, that we from God may ne'er depart.
3 Lead us to Christ, the living way, nor let us from his pastures stray; lead us to holiness, the road that we must take to dwell with God.
4 Lead us to heaven, that we may share fullness of joy for ever there; lead us to God, our final rest, to be with him for ever blest.
294 - Spirit of God within me
1 Spirit of God within me, possess my human frame; fan the dull embers of my heart, stir up the living flame. Strive till that image Adam lost, new-minted and restored, in shining splendour brightly bears the likeness of the Lord.
2 Spirit of truth within me, possess my thought and mind; lighten anew the inward eye by Satan rendered blind; shine on the words that wisdom speaks, and grant me power to see the truth made known to all in Christ, and in that truth be free.
3
Spirit of love within me, possess my hands and heart; break through the bonds of self-concern that seeks to stand apart; grant me the love that suffers long, that hopes, believes and bears, the love fulfilled in sacrifice that cares as Jesus cares.
4 Spirit of life within me, possess this life of mine; come as the wind of heaven's breath, come as the fire divine! Spirit of Christ, the living Lord, reign in this house of clay, till from its dust with Christ I rise to everlasting day.
HYMN: 451 - Love divine, all loves excelling
1 Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down, fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure, unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation, enter every trembling heart.
2 Come, almighty to deliver, let us all thy grace receive; suddenly return, and never, never more thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray, and praise thee, without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love.
3
Finish then thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be; let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee. changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise.
HYMNS FOR BLESSING: 851, 205, 295
HYMN: 851 - Seek ye first the kingdom of God
1 Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Allelu, alleluia.
Refrain Alleluia, Alleluia. Alleluia, Allelu, Alleluia.
2 Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. Allelu, alleluia.
Refrain
3 Ask and it shall be given unto you, seek and ye shall find; knock and the door shall be opened up to you. Allelu, alleluia.
Refrain
HYMN: 205 - Spirit of mercy, truth, and love
1 Spirit of mercy, truth, and love, O shed thine influence from above, and still from age to age convey the wonders of this sacred day.
2 In every clime, by every tongue, be God's surpassing glory sung; let all the listening earth be taught the acts our great Redeemer wrought.
3 Unfailing comfort, heavenly guide, still o'er thy holy church preside; still let us all thy blessings prove, Spirit of mercy, truth, and love.
HYMN: 295 – There’s a spirit in the air
1 There's a spirit in the air, telling Christians everywhere: "Praise the love that Christ revealed, living, working in our world."
2 Lose your shyness, find your tongue; tell the world what God has done: God in Christ has come to stay, Live tomorrow's life today!
3 When believers break the bread when a hungry child is fed: praise the love that Christ revealed living, working in our world.
4 Still the Spirit gives us light, seeing wrong and setting right: God in Christ has come to stay, Live tomorrow's life today!
5
When a stranger's not alone, where the homeless find a home, praise the love that Christ revealed, living, working in our world.
6 May the Spirit fill our praise, guide our thoughts and change our ways: God in Christ has come to stay, Live tomorrow’s life today!
7 There's a Spirit in the air, calling people everywhere: praise the love that Christ revealed, living, working in our world.
THE DISMISSAL
POST COMMUNION PRAYER B
(BCP Page 148)
ALL: Eternal God and Heavenly Father, we thank you for feeding us with the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you, and all persons in you, with gladness and singleness of heart, through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
BLESSING:
PRESIDENT: The spirit of truth lead you into all truth, give you grace to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, and to proclaim the word and works of God; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always.
ALL: Amen.
PRESIDENT: Kindly sit for the Notices
NOTICES & HIGHLIGHTS
RECESSIONAL HYMN: 529 - Lord, the light of your love is shining
1 Lord, the light of your love is shining, in the midst of the darkness, shining: Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us; set us free by the truth you now bring usshine on me, shine on me.
Refrain:
Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father's glory; blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire. Flow, river flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy; send forth your word, Lord and let there be light!
2 Lord, I come to your awesome presence, from the shadows into your radiance; by your blood I may enter your brightness: search me, try me, consume all my darknessshine on me, shine on me.
Refrain:
3 As we gaze on your kingly brightness so our faces display your likeness, ever changing from glory to glory: mirrored here, may our lives tell your storyshine on me, shine on me.
Refrain:
PRESIDENT: Go in peace and serve the Lord.
ALL: In the name of Christ. Amen.
Greetings and Welcome
We greet you warmly today to our Eucharistic worship. We now invite or visitors to share your name and church community with us.
Thank you for worshipping with us today.
Below are the members who were elected/selected to serve on the Parochial Church Council for 2025-2027.
• Mr Norman Yearwood - Synod Representative
• Ms Jacqueline Greaves - Alternate Synod Representative
• Mrs Lana Evelyn - Treasurer
• Mrs Lana Edwards - Assistant Treasurer
• Mrs Agnes Armstrong-Bowen - Secretary
• Mrs Maxine London - Assistant Secretary
• Justice Anthony Blackman - Church Warden
• Mr William Yearwood - Priest Warden
• Mrs Michelle Scantlebury - Deanery Representative
• Mr Danny Babb
• Mr Grantley Yearwood
• Mr Colin Cumberbatch
• Ms Juliet Ward
Observers:
• Mrs Julia Boyce
• Mrs Cline Toppin-Roach
• Ms Danielle Cox
Allow us to share in your celebrations! Submit any anniversaries or achievements that you would like highlighted in the notices. These may include wedding, baptism, confirmation, academic or job related. Share with us other family matters for which you require the prayers of the church. Send information to email stlucychurch1627@yahoo.com or by telephone 572-5336/230-9405.
Congratulations to all persons celebrating birthdays this week.
1. Reuben Rollock - June 10th
As their days increase, God’s richest blessing on them. Anniversaries
Congratulations to all persons celebrating anniversaries this week.
& Shut-Ins/Prayer
Stella Atwell
Douglas Brome
Anthony Grant
Gilbert Griffith
Marva Jordan
Dinese Lashley
Horace Nicholls
Basil Boyce
Enid Broome
Joyce Grant
Waple Griffith
Thelma Jordan
Elsie Maxwell
Eupharene Walkes
Carmen Bowen
Thesby Evans
Erma Griffith
Theomonda Husbands
Doriel King
John Maxwell
Joan Yearwood
Please remember the sick or injured in our parish and the wider community.
We extend condolences to the families of persons who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
St. Lucy parish Church presents its Church Fair: The Return, on Whit Monday, June 9th, 2025, on the Rectory Grounds, from 2:00 – 8:0 p.m. Tickets are $5; children under 5 are free.
There will be lots of games and entertainment; food and drinks will be on sale. Music by DJ Radar. Door prizes to be won. (See the flyer below)
The Committee will be collecting canned goods for the Tombola game at the fair, The barrel is available for these goods. Your support is greatly appreciated.
The St Peter Deanery service has been rescheduled to 27th June 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the St Thomas Parish Church. All are invited.
Diocesan News
Today starts the Annual Session of the Anglican Synod, with a service is being held at the Cathedral Church of St Michael & All Angels this evening at 5:00 p.m.
Remember, you can always join the service online at the Barbados Diocesan website or link via Youtube.
The Synod Session continues during the week. Please continue to pray for our Diocese.
Diocesan Synod Service 2025
