ORDER OF SERVICE
OPENING PRAYER
INTROIT HYMN: 529 - Lord, the light of your love is shining
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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!
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.
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PRESIDENT: Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. A warm welcome to our Eucharistic worship.
Today is the Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 28C and the collect is found on page 181.
Today we have one baby to be baptized. The Liturgy for Holy Baptism begins on Page 271 of the BCP.
HOLY BAPTISM
One of the following Sentences shall be said by the minister.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 1 Peter 1:3-5
In truth I tell you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born from water and the Spirit. John 3:5
By Baptism we were buried with Christ and lay dead, in order that, as Christ was raised from the dead in the splendour of the Father, so also we might set our feet upon the new path of life. Romans 6:4
PRESIDENT
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Alleluia! Alleluia!
ALL
And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen. Alleluia! Alleluia!
DECLARATION
MINISTER:
In Holy Baptism, the Church proclaims the Good News of our incorporation into the Kingdom of God, a Kingdom which Jesus Christ, our Incarnate Lord, inaugurated by His life of perfect trust and obedience to the Father.
By the power of the Holy Spirit, He brought into being a people for His own possession, which people we are.
By the power of the Holy Spirit, we are united with Christ in Holy Baptism, sharing not only in His death but also in His resurrection, becoming God's children by adoption and grace, thus changing our created nature so deeply that the Holy Scripture says that in Baptism we are born again.
Let us therefore pray that those who have come for Baptism may receive, in this Holy Sacrament, that blessing which by nature they cannot have, that they may be made living members of the Church, which is the Body of Christ, and so be set free from the bondage of sin.
MINISTER: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And also with you.
MINISTER: Let us pray.
Heavenly Father, by the power of your Holy Spirit you give to Your children new life through the water of Baptism. Grant that these children raised to new life in Christ, may serve you in faith and love and may grow into the full stature of your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. ALL: Amen.
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost (BCP page 181)
PRESIDENT: Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Hurricane Melissa Recovery
PRESIDENT: Lord God, from whom no human suffering is hidden and no cry of pain goes unheard: Be with those whose lives have been torn apart recently by Hurricane Melissa, that finding consolation in their grief, and new purpose in their actions, they may, with the help of charities and the support of neighbours, rebuild their lives and find wholeness and peace once again. May we, and other islands who have been spared of this hurricane, be inspired by your spirit of love, compassion and generosity, to respond with a hand of care to our Caribbean
neighbour, Jamaica, and others affected, with the means you have blessed us with, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
PRESIDENT: Kindly be seated for the ministry of the word.
FIRST LESSON: Isaiah 65:17-25 [Mrs. Doris Griffith]
READER: A Reading from the Word of God, written in the book of Isaiah, chapter sixty-five beginning at the seventeenth verse.
ILLUMINATION:
READER: For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a delight. I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it, or the cry of distress. No more shall there be in it an infant that lives but a few days, or an old person who does not live out a lifetime; for one who dies at a hundred years will be considered a youth, and one who falls short of a hundred will be considered accursed. They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labor in vain, or bear children for calamity; for they shall be offspring blessed by the Lord and their descendants as well. Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, the lion shall eat straw like the ox; but the serpent its food shall be dust! They shall not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain, says the Lord.
READER: The word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
CANTICLE
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The First Song of Isaiah Ecce Deus Isaiah 12:2-6
Surely, it is God who saves me; * I will trust in him and not be afraid.
For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, * and he will be my Savior.
Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing * from the springs of salvation.
And on that day you shall say, * Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name; Make his deeds known among the peoples; * see that they remember that his Name is exalted.
Sing the praises of the Lord, for he has done great things, * and this is known in all the world.
Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy, * for the great one in the midst of you is the Holy One of Israel.
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: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 [Mrs. Dorken Greaves]
READER: A reading from the word of God written in the second letter to the Thessalonians, chapter three beginning at the sixth verse.
ILLUMINATION:
READER: Now we command you, beloved, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from believers who are living in idleness and not according to the tradition that they received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us; we were not idle when we were with you, and we did not eat anyone's bread without paying for it; but with toil and labor we worked night and day, so that we might not burden any of you. This was not because we do not have that right, but in order to give you an example to imitate. For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: Anyone unwilling to work should not eat. For we hear that some of you are living in idleness, mere busybodies, not doing any work. Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work
quietly and to earn their own living. Brothers and sisters, do not be weary in doing what is right.
READER: The word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
GRADUAL HYMN: 493 - All the way my Saviour leads me (verses 1-2)
1 All the way my Saviour leads me, what have I to ask beside? Can I doubt his tender mercy, who through life has been my Guide? Heavenly peace, divinest comfort, here by faith in him to dwell! For I know, whate'er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well;
2 All the way my Saviour leads me, cheers each winding path I tread, gives me grace for every trial, feeds me with the living bread. Though my weary steps may falter and my soul a-thirst may be, gushing from the rock before me, Lo! A spring of joy I see.
THE GOSPEL: Luke 21:5-19
PRESIDENT: The Lord be with you. ALL: And also with you.
PRESIDENT: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke, the twenty-first chapter beginning at the fifth verse.
ALL: Glory to Christ our Saviour
ILLUMINATION:
PRESIDENT: When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus said, "As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down." They asked him, "Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?" And he said, "Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, `I am he!' and, `The time is near!' Do not go after them. "When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately." Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven. "But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance; for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your souls."
PRESIDENT: This is the Gospel of Christ.
ALL: Praise to Christ our Lord.
HYMN: 493 (verse 3)
3 All the way my Saviour leads me, O the fullness of his love! Perfect rest to me is promised in my Father's house above. When my spirit, clothed, immortal, wings its flight to realms of day, this my song through endless ages: Jesus led me all the way!
THE SERMON
HYMN FOR BAPTISM PREPARATION
HYMN: 672 - O Jesus, I have promised
1 O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; be thou for ever near me, my master and my friend; I shall not fear the battle if thou art by my side, nor wander from the pathway if thou wilt be my guide.
2 O let me feel thee near me: the world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear; my foes are ever near me, around me and within; but, Jesus, draw thou nearer, and shield my soul from sin.
3 O let me hear thee speaking in accents clear and still, above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will; O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, thou guardian of my soul.
4 O Jesus, thou hast promised to all who follow thee, that where thou art in glory there shall thy servant be; and, Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, my master and my friend.
5 O let me see thy footmarks, and in them plant mine own my hope to follow duly is in thy strength alone; O guide me, call me, draw me, uphold me to the end; and then in heaven receive me, my Saviour and my friend.
THE PRESENTATION (Page 273)
MINISTER: Why do you present this child for baptism?
ANSWER: We present this child for Baptism in order that she may be incorporated into Christ, our Incarnate Lord.
MINISTER:
Parents and Godparents, the child whom you have brought for baptism will, by reason of her infancy, depend on your help and encouragement to grow in the knowledge, reverence and service of Almighty God, our Heavenly Father.
You must remember that it is also your duty to see that she is instructed in the good news of God's salvation in Christ, the Church's Creeds and Catechism and all other things which a Christian ought to know, believe and practice as a member of the family of God.
As she grows up, she will also need the help and encouragement of that family, so that she learns to be faithful in public worship and private prayer, to live by love and trust in God, and in due course to come to receive the laying on of hands by the Bishop in Confirmation.
QUESTION:
Will you give that help and encouragement by your prayers, by your example, and by your teaching?
ANSWER: I will do so, the Lord being my helper.
QUESTION:
Will you do all in your power to see that this child is brought to the Bishop to be confirmed by him and to receive the Body and Blood of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in the Holy Communion?
ANSWER: I will do so, the Lord being my helper.
THE BAPTISMAL VOWS
MINISTER:
Therefore I ask these questions which you must answer for yourself and for this child whom you have brought for baptism.
QUESTION:
Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept Him as your Saviour?
ANSWER: I turn and accept Him.
QUESTION:
Do you put your whole trust in His grace and love?
ANSWER: I so put my trust.
QUESTION:
Do you promise to love God and obey Him as your Lord?
ANSWER: I promise.
QUESTION:
Do you renounce Satan, and all the spiritual forces of wickedness?
ANSWER: I do.
QUESTION:
Do you renounce injustice and all the evil powers of this world?
ANSWER: I do.
QUESTION:
Do you reject sin so as to live in the freedom of God's children?
ANSWER: I do.
Let us pray
The minister says one of the following prayers.
Heavenly Father, in your love you have called us to know you, led us to trust you, and united our life with yours. Surround this child with your love; protect her from evil; sustain and guide her by your Holy Spirit, and receive her into the family of your Church; that she may walk with us in the way of Christ and grow in the knowledge of your love. Amen.
Heavenly Father and giver of all grace, we ask your blessing on this child who is about the be baptized and made heirs of your heavenly Kingdom, that through the prayers, the teaching, the example, and the sharing in the life of those who love and care for her, she may grow up in the faith of Christ crucified and in the fellowship of His Church, to serve you faithfully all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE BLESSING OF THE WATER
V The Lord be with you. R And also with you.
V Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. R It is right to give Him thanks and praise.
We thank you Heavenly Father for the gift of water; over it your Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation; through it you led the children of Israel out of the bondage of Egypt; in it your son Jesus received the Baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit; fulfilling His Ministry by the offering of Himself on the Cross, blood and water flowed from His side.
We thank you Heavenly Father because you have appointed the water of Baptism for the regeneration of all people, through Jesus Christ your Son. In joyful obedience to Him, we make disciples of all nations and baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Now therefore sanctify this water by the same Holy Spirit, and grant that all who are baptized in it may be united with Christ, forgiven in Him, set free from the bondage of sin and raised with Christ to eternal life.
By Him, and with Him, and in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honour and glory are yours, Almighty Father, now and forever. Amen.
THE PROFESSION OF FAITH
The minister says to the parents and godparents:
MINISTER:
You have brought this child to Baptism. Will you now declare before God and His Church the Christian Faith into which this child is to be baptized and in which you will help her live and grow?
ANSWER: I will.
The minister says to the congregation:
MINISTER:
My brothers and sisters in Christ, let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our Baptismal commitment.
QUESTION:
Do you believe in God the Father?
ANSWER:
I believe in God the Father Almighty creator of heaven and earth.
QUESTION:
Do you believe in Jesus Christ the Son of God?
ANSWER:
I believe in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered 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 is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
QUESTION:
Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?
ANSWER:
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting.
MINISTER:
This is the faith of the Church.
ALL:
This is our faith. We believe and trust in one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Alleluia! Alleluia!)
THE BAPTISM
MINISTER: Name this Child.
PARENT OR GODPARENT: N_
MINISTER:
N_ I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
ALL: Amen.
MINISTER:
God has united you to Himself and received you into His family the Church. I sign you with the cross, the sign of Christ. Do not be ashamed to confess the faith of Christ crucified. Fight valiantly against all evil and continue Christ's faithful servant to the end of your life.
The minister or another person may give a lighted candle to the parents or godparents of the child, saying:
MINISTER:
God has rescued us from the power of darkness and brought us into the Kingdom of His beloved Son. Receive this light and walk as a child of light.
ALL:
Let your light so shine among men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
WELCOME
MINISTER:
My brothers and sisters in Christ, let us welcome the newly baptized!
ALL:
We welcome you into the Lord's family. We are members together of Christ, children of the same heavenly Father and inheritors together of His kingdom.
THE GREETING OF THE PEACE
PRESIDENT: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
ALL: And also with you.
PRESIDENT: Let us share that peace.
SONG FOR THE PEACE: This little light of mine
1 This little light of mine
I’m going to let it shine, This little light of mine
I’m going to let it shine, This little light of mine
I’m going to let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
2 All around the neighbourhood
I’m going to let it shine,
All around the neighbourhood
I’m going to let it shine,
All around the neighbourhood
I’m going to let it shine, Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
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Hide it under a bushel? No!
I’m going to let it shine
Hide it under a bushel? No!
I’m going to let it shine
Hide it under a bushel? No!
I’m going to let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
4 Don’t let Satan [blow] it out!
I’m going to let it shine
Don’t let Satan [blow] it out!
I’m going to let it shine
Don’t let Satan [blow] it out!
I’m going to let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
OFFERTORY HYMNS: 539, 477 (RH)
HYMN: 539 - Take my life, and let it be
1 Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee; take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise.
2 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.
3 Take my voice, and let me sing always, only, for my King; take my lips and let them be filled with messages from thee.
4 Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect, and use Every power as thou shalt choose.
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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.
6 Take my love; my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure-store. Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee.
HYMN: 477 (RH) - When we walk with the Lord
1 When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will, He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey.
Refrain:
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
2 Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies, But His smile quickly drives it away; Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh or a tear, Can abide while we trust and obey.
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3 Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, But our toil He doth richly repay; Not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross, But is blessed if we trust and obey.
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4 But we never can prove the delights of His love Until all on the altar we lay; For the favour He shows, for the joy He bestows, Are for them who will trust and obey.
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Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet, Or we’ll walk by His side in the way; What He says we will do, where He sends we will go; Never fear, only trust and obey.
Refrain
HYMN FOR THE WALK-UP COLLECTION FOR JAMAICA
HYMN: 346 - Summoned by the God who made us
1 Summoned by the God who made us rich in our diversity, gathered in the name of Jesus, richer still in unity:
Refrain:
Let us bring the gifts that differ and, in splendid, varied ways, sing a new church into being, one of faith and love and praise
2 Radiant risen from the water; robed in holiness and light, male and female in God's image male and female God's delight:
Refrain:
3 Trust the goodness of creation; trust the Spirit strong within. dare to dream the vision promised sprung from seed of what has been.
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4 Bring the hopes of every nation; bring the art of every race. Weave a song of peace and justice: let it sound through time and space.
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Draw together at one table all the human family; shape a circle ever wider and a people ever free.
Refrain
THE 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.
THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYERS
SURSUM CORDA
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:
For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.
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 C (BCP Page 137)
PRESIDENT: We give thanks to you Lord our God, for the goodness and love you have made known to us in creation; in calling Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus your Son.
For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Saviour and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
For, on the night that 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."
And 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. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."
PRESIDENT: Therefore, Father, according to His command,
ALL: We remember His death; We proclaim His resurrection; we await His coming in glory.
PRESIDENT: And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the sacrament of the Body of Christ and His Blood of the New Covenant. Unite us to your Son in His sacrifice that we, made acceptable in Him, may be sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
In the fullness of time, reconcile all things in Christ, and make them new, and bring us to that city of light where you dwell with all your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory are yours, almighty Father, now and ever.
ALL: 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
DEACON: 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: 536, 521, 522, 494
HYMN: 536 - O Master, let me walk with thee
1 O Master, let me walk with thee in lowly paths of service free. Tell me thy secret; help me bear the strain of toil, the fret of care.
2 Help me the slow of heart to move by some clear, winning word of love. Teach me the wayward feet to stay, and guide them in the homeward way.
3 Teach me thy patience: still with thee in closer, dearer company, in work that keeps faith sweet and strong, in trust that triumphs over wrong;
4 In hope that sends a shining ray far down the future's broadening way, in peace that only thou canst give, with thee, O Master, let me live.
HYMN: 521 - Have thine own way, Lord
1 Have thine own way, Lord, have thine own way! Thou art the potter. I am the clay! Mold me and make me after thy will, while I am waiting, yielded and still.
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Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Search me and try me, Master, today! Purer than snow, Lord, wash me just now, as in thy presence humbly I bow.
Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Wounded and weary, help me, I pray! Power all power surely is thine!
Touch me and heal me, Saviour divine!
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Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Hold o'er my being absolute sway! Fill with thy Spirit till all shall see Christ only, always, living in me!
HYMN: 522 - I am thine, O Lord
1 I am thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice, and it told thy love to me; but I long to rise in the arms of faith, and be closer drawn to thee.
Refrain
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where thou hast died, draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to thy precious, bleeding side.
2 Consecrate me now to thy service, Lord, by the power of grace divine; let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, and my will be lost in thine.
Refrain
3 Oh, the pure delight of a single hour that before thy throne I spend, when I kneel in prayer, and with thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend!
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There are depths of love that I cannot know till I cross the narrow sea; there are heights of joy that I may not reach till I rest in peace with thee.
Refrain
HYMN: 494 - All to Jesus I surrender
1 All to Jesus I surrender, all to him I freely give; I will ever love and trust him, in his presence daily live.
Refrain:
I surrender all, I surrender all, all to thee, my blessed Saviour, I surrender all.
2 All to Jesus I surrender, humbly at his feet I bow; worldly pleasures all forsaken, take me, Jesus, take me now.
Refrain:
3 All to Jesus I surrender, make me, Saviour, wholly thine; let me feel the Holy Spirit, truly know that thou art mine.
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4 All to Jesus I surrender, Lord, I give myself to thee; fill me with thy love and power, let thy blessing fall on me.
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5 All to Jesus I surrender, now I feel the sacred flame; O the joy of full salvation! Glory, glory to his name!
Refrain:
HYMNS
FOR BLESSING: 466, 261 (RH)
HYMN: 466 - Father, I place into Your hands
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Father, I place into Your hands,
The things I cannot do.
Father, I place into Your hands
The times that I've been through.
Father, I place into Your hands
The way that I should go, For I know I always can trust You.
2 Father, I place into Your hands
My friends and family.
Father, I place into Your hands
The things that trouble me.
Father, I place into Your hands
The person I would be, For I know I always can trust You.
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Father, we love to see Your face, We love to hear Your voice.
Father, we love to sing Your praise And in Your name rejoice.
Father, we love to walk with You
And in Your presence rest, For we know we always can trust You.
4 Father, I want to be with You
And do the things You do.
Father, I want to speak the words That You are speaking too.
Father, I want to love the ones That You will draw to You, For I know that I am one with You.
HYMN: 261 (RH) - Standing on the promises
1 Standing on the promises of Christ, my King! Through eternal ages let His praises ring. "Glory in the highest!" I will shout and sing, standing on the promises of God.
Refrain: Standing, standing, standing on the promises of God, my Saviour; standing, standing, I’m standing on the promises of God.
2 Standing on the promises that cannot fail! When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, by the living Word of God I shall prevail, standing on the promises of God.
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3 Standing on the promises, I now can see perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me; standing in the liberty where Christ makes free, standing on the promises of God.
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4 Standing on the promises of Christ, the Lord, bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord, overcoming daily with the Spirit’s Sword, standing on the promises of God.
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5 Standing on the promises I cannot fall, list'ning ev'ry moment to the Spirit’s call, resting in my Saviour as my all in all, standing on the promises of God.
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THE DISMISSAL
POST COMMUNION PRAYER (BCP Page 280)
ALL: Most merciful Father, we thank you for feeding us with the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ; for adopting us as your own children, for incorporating us into your Holy Church, and for making us worthy to share in the inheritance of your saints in light; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
BLESSING:
PRESIDENT: The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always.
ALL: Amen.
NOTICES & HIGHLIGHTS
RECESSIONAL HYMN: 387 - To God be the glory
1 To God be the glory! Great things he hath done, so loved he the world that he gave us his Son, who yielded his life an atonement for sin, and opened the life gate that all may go in.
Refrain:
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice, praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father through Jesus the Son, and give him the glory great things he hath done.
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O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood! To every believer the promise of God; the vilest offender who truly believes, that moment from Jesus a pardon receives.
Refrain:
Great things he hath taught us, great things he hath done, and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; but purer and higher and greater will be our wonder, our transport when Jesus we see.
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CLOSING PRAYER
DEACON: Go in peace and serve the Lord.
ALL: In the name of Christ. Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES
Greetings and Welcome
We greet you warmly today to our Eucharistic worship. We now invite our visitors to share your name and church community with us.
Thank you for worshipping with us.
Parochial Church Council for 2025-2027
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
• Mrs Julia Boyce
Observers:
• Mrs Cline Toppin-Roach
• Ms Danielle Cox
Events in our Parish
• Bajan Dooflicky & Karaoke
The Fundraising Committee is announcing its “Bajan Dooflicky & Karaoke”, scheduled for Saturday, 29th November 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Church’s car park. More details will be provided as plans progress.
• Outreach Committee Food drive
Our food drive is an initiative of the Outreach Committee, which provides items to the most vulnerable in the community. The barrel is at the back of the Church for those persons wishing to donate non-perishable items. Please consider supporting this important ministry. All donations will be greatly appreciated.
Events of our Lives
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.
Birthdays
Congratulations to all persons celebrating birthdays this week.
1. Brenda Ifill - November 21st
As their days increase, God’s richest blessing on them.
Anniversaries
Congratulations to all persons celebrating anniversaries this week.
Bereavement
May all persons who have died rest in peace and rise in glory.
Sick & Shut-Ins/Prayer Request
Stella Atwell
Carmen Bowen
Douglas Brome
Marva Brome
Enid Broome
Michael Broomes
Thesby Evans
Anthony Grant
Joyce Grant Doriel King
Erma Griffith Marlene King
Gilbert Griffith
Waple Griffith
Roy Hinds
Dinese Lashley
Elsie Maxwell
John Maxwell
Theomonda Husbands Horace Nicholls
Marva Jordan
Thelma Jordan
Eupharene Walkes
Joan Yearwood
Please remember the sick or injured in our parish and the wider community.
St. Lucy Parish Church Bajan Dooflicky and Karaoke
St. Clement Anglican Church Feast of Title
Clarion Singers Christmas
