ORDER OF SERVICE
OPENING PRAYER
INTROIT HYMN: 379 - Praise him, praise him!
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Praise him, praise him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! Sing, O earth- his wonderful love proclaim! Hail him, hail him! Highest archangels in glory; strength and honour give to his holy name! Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard his children, in his arms he carries them all day long.
Refrain:
Praise him, praise him! Tell of his excellent greatness; praise him, praise him ever in joyful song!
Praise him, praise him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! For our sins he suffered, and bled, and died; he our rock, our hope of eternal salvation, hail him, hail him! Jesus the crucified! Sound his praises - Jesus who bore our sorrows, love unbounded, wonderful, deep and strong.
Refrain:
3 Praise him, praise him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! Heavenly portals, loud with hosannas ring! Jesus, Saviour, reigneth for ever and ever: crown him, crown him! Prophet, and Priest, and King! Christ is coming, over the world victorious, power and glory unto the Lord belong.
Refrain:
PRESIDENT: Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. A warm welcome to our Eucharistic worship.
Today is the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15C and our collect can be found on page 177. The Eucharist continues on page 100.
OPENING SENTENCE:
PRESIDENT: Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of Him. (Psalm 96: 9)
VERSICLE & RESPONSE (BCP Page 101)
PRESIDENT: Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Alleluia. Alleluia.
ALL: And blessed be His Kingdom, now and forever. Amen. Alleluia. Alleluia.
ALL: Blessed Lord and Father, we have assembled in your name and in fellowship with one another. Enable us by your grace to offer the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; to proclaim and respond to your holy word. Teach us to pray for your world and your Church. Grant that we, confessing our sins, may worthily offer to you our souls and bodies as a living sacrifice and eat and drink of your spiritual food in this Holy Sacrament. Amen.
COLLECT FOR PURITY (BCP Page 101)
ALL: 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 KYRIE (BCP Page 102)
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (BCP Page 102)
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.
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (BCP page 177)
PRESIDENT: Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
PRESIDENT: Kindly sit for the ministry of the word.
FIRST LESSON: Isaiah 5:1-7 [Ms. Faith Clarke]
READER: A Reading from the Word of God, written in the book of Isaiah, chapter five beginning at the first verse.
ILLUMINATION:
READER: Let me sing for my beloved my love-song concerning his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. He dug it and cleared it of stones and planted it with choice vines; he built a watchtower in the midst of it, and hewed out a wine vat in it; he expected it to yield grapes, but it yielded wild grapes. And now, inhabitants of Jerusalem and people of Judah, judge between me and my vineyard. What more was there to do for my vineyard that I have not done in it? When I expected it to yield grapes, why did it yield wild grapes? And now I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard. I will remove its hedge, and it shall be devoured; I will break down its wall, and it shall be trampled down. I will make it a waste; it shall not be pruned or hoed, and it shall be overgrown with briers and thorns; I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it. For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel, and the people of Judah are his pleasant planting; he expected justice but saw bloodshed; righteousness, but heard a cry!
READER: The word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
PSALM 80:1-2, 8-18
1. Hear, O thou Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep : shew thyself also, thou that sittest upon the cherubims.
2. Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasses : stir up thy strength, and come, and help us.
8. Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt : thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it.
9. Thou madest room for it : and when it had taken root it filled the land.
10.The hills were covered with the shadow of it : and the boughs thereof were like the goodly cedar-trees.
11.She stretched out her branches unto the sea : and her boughs unto the river.
12.Why hast thou then broken down her hedge : that all they that go by pluck off her grapes?
13.The wild boar out of the wood doth root it up : and the wild beasts of the field devour it.
14.Turn thee again, thou God of hosts, look down from heaven : behold, and visit this vine;
15.And the place of the vineyard that thy right hand hath planted : and the branch that thou madest so strong for thyself.
16.It is burnt with fire, and cut down : and they shall perish at the rebuke of thy countenance.
17.Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand : and upon the son of man, whom thou madest so strong for thine own self.
18.And so will not we go back from thee : O let us live, and we shall call upon thy Name.
19.Turn us again, O Lord God of hosts : shew the light of thy countenance, and we shall be whole.
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: Hebrews 11:29-12:2 [Mrs. Dorken Greaves]
READER: A reading from the word of God written in the book of Hebrews, chapter eleven, beginning at the twenty-ninth verse.
ILLUMINATION:
READER: By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as if it were dry land, but when the Egyptians attempted to do so they were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell after they had been encircled for seven days. By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had received the spies in peace. And what more should I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight.
Women received their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured, refusing to accept release, in order to obtain a better resurrection. Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned to death, they were sawn in two, they were killed by the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, persecuted, tormented-- of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground. Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something better so that they would not, apart from us, be made perfect. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
READER: The word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
GRADUAL HYMN: 133 - Jesus, keep me near the cross (verses 1&2)
1 Jesus, keep me near the cross, there's a precious fountain; free to all, a healing stream, flows from Calvary's mountain.
Refrain:
In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever; till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river.
2 Near the cross, a trembling soul, love and mercy found me; there the bright and Morning star sheds its beams around me.
Refrain
THE GOSPEL: Luke 12:49-56
PRESIDENT: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And also with you.
PRESIDENT: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke the twelfth chapter beginning at the forty-ninth verse.
ALL: Glory to Christ our Saviour
ILLUMINATION:
PRESIDENT: Jesus said, "I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! From now on five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three; they will be divided: father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law." He also said to the crowds, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, you immediately say, `It is going to rain'; and so it happens. And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, `There will be scorching heat'; and it happens. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?"
PRESIDENT: This is the Gospel of Christ
ALL: Praise to Christ our Lord
HYMN: 133 (verses 3&4)
3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God, bring its scenes before me; help me walk from day to day with its shadows o'er me.
Refrain
In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever; till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river.
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Near the cross I'll watch and wait, hoping, trusting ever, till I reach the golden strand just beyond the river.
Refrain
THE SERMON
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 D (BCP Page 111) [Church Army]
LEADER
Our Heavenly Father has promised through our Lord Jesus Christ to hear us when we pray in faith. Let us therefore pray for the Church and the World, and let us thank God for His goodness. Silence may be kept.
LEADER
We pray for the Church of God in every place; especially for this Diocese, our Bishop Michael and all the people of God.
ALL
Strengthen your Church to carry forward the work of Christ; that we and all who confess your Name may unite in truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory to the world.
LEADER
We pray for our country, for all the nations of the world, and for all peoples in their various callings.
ALL
Direct this nation and all nations in the ways of justice and truth. Give wisdom to all in positions of public trust and authority; that they may promote the prosperity, godliness and peace of your people everywhere.
LEADER
We pray for our own community, for this parish, for our families, friends, and all who live and work with us.
ALL
Give grace to all our friends and neighbours in Christ, that we may serve Him in one another and grow together in His love.
LEADER
We pray for the poor, the sick, the unemployed, the physically challenged; all who have requested our prayers and all who seek the prayers of the Church in their time of trouble.
ALL
Give healing and strength to all who suffer in body, mind or spirit. Give them courage and hope in their troubles and sustain all who remember and care for them.
LEADER
We commemorate the departed.
ALL
We commend all people to your unfailing love, that in them your will may be fulfilled; and we rejoice at the faithful witness of your saints in every age, praying that we may share with them in your eternal kingdom.
Church Army Prayer
LEADER: O Lord, our heavenly father, whose son Jesus Christ came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, bless all members of the Church Army in this and other lands; that following in the steps of your son and giving themselves to the service of their fellowmen, they may be inspired by your love and so worthily
minister in your name, to the fallen, the friendless, and the needy for the sake of the same, your son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer for God’s protection during this Hurricane Season
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
Silence may be kept.
LEADER
Accept these prayers, O Lord our God, for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
ALL 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 A (BCP Page 123)
ALL: Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, we have sinned against you and one another, in thought, word and deed, and in what we have left undone. We are sorry and repent of all our sins. For your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, forgive us all that is past, and grant that we may serve you in newness of life 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: We are the body of Christ. By the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body. and have all been made to drink of the one Spirit.
ALL: Let us then pursue the things that make for peace and build up the common life.
PRESIDENT: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
ALL: And also with you.
PRESIDENT: Let us share that peace.
THE PEACE SONG: Hymn 843 - For I'm building a people of power
For I'm building a people of power and I'm making a people of praise, that will move through this land by my Spirit, and will glorify my precious name.
Refrain
Build your church, Lord; make us strong, Lord join our hearts, Lord, through your Son make us one, Lord in your Body in the kingdom of your Son.
For I'm building a people of power and I'm making a people of praise, that will move through this land by my Spirit, and will glorify my precious name.
Refrain
OFFERTORY HYMNS: 465, 398
HYMN: 465 - Down in the valley with my Saviour
1 Down in the valley with my Saviour I would go, where flowers are blooming and the sweet waters flow, everywhere he leads me I would follow, follow on, walking in his footsteps till the crown be won.
Refrain:
Follow, follow, I will follow Jesus, anywhere, everywhere, I will follow on. Follow, follow, I will follow Jesus Everywhere he leads me I will follow on.
2 Down in the valley with my Saviour I would go, where the storms are sweeping and the dark waters flow, with his hand to lead me I will never, never fear; danger cannot fright me if my Lord is near.
Refrain:
3 Down in the valley or upon the mountain steep, close beside my Saviour would my soul ever keep. He will lead me safely in the path that he has trod, up to where they gather on the hills of God.
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HYMN: 398 - More about Jesus would I know
1 More about Jesus would I know, more of his grace to others show; more of his saving fullness see, more of his love who died for me.
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Refrain:
More, more about Jesus, more, more about Jesus: more of his saving fullness see, more of his love, who died for me.
More about Jesus let me learn, more of his holy will discern; Spirit of God, my teacher be, showing the things of Christ to me.
Refrain:
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More about Jesus; in his word, holding communion with my Lord; hearing his voice in every line, making each faithful saying mine
Refrain:
More about Jesus; on his throne, riches in glory all his own; more of his kingdom's sure increase; more of his coming, Prince of Peace.
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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
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 D
(BCP Page 140)
PRESIDENT: All glory, praise and thanksgiving be unto you, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty, Everlasting God, you created the world and all mankind, and of your tender mercy gave your only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon Him, and to suffer death upon the cross, for our redemption, He made there, by His own oblation of Himself once offered, a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation and satisfaction for the sins of the whole world; and He instituted, and in his holy Gospel commanded us to continue, a perpetual memory of His precious death, until His coming again.
Hear us, O merciful Father, we most humbly beseech you; and be pleased to accept, bless and sanctify these gifts and creatures of bread and wine; that they may be for us the Body and Blood of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ.
For, 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.”
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: In faith we acclaim You, O Christ
ALL: Dying, You destroyed our death; Rising, You restored our life; Christ Jesus, come in glory.
PRESIDENT: Now therefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we your servants with all your holy people, having in remembrance the blessed passion, mighty resurrection, and glorious ascension of your beloved Son, do offer unto your Divine Majesty this Bread of eternal life and this Cup of everlasting salvation, rendering thanks to you for the wonderful redemption which you have made possible for us in Him.
And we beseech you O Father, to accept upon your heavenly altar, this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; and to grant that by the merits and death of your Son Jesus Christ, and through faith in His blood, we and all your whole Church may obtain remission of our sins and all other benefits of His passion.
And we pray that by the power of your Holy Spirit all who shall be partakers of this holy Communion may be filled with your grace and heavenly benediction; and be numbered in the glorious company of your Saints.
And here we offer and present unto you, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy and lively sacrifice. And although we are unworthy to offer
unto you any sacrifice, yet we beseech you to accept this, our bounden duty and service, not weighing our merits but pardoning our offences; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be unto you, O Father Almighty, throughout all ages, world without end.
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
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: 552, 534, 605
HYMN: 552 - I need thee every hour
1 I need thee every hour, most gracious Lord; no tender voice like thine can peace afford.
Refrain: I need thee, O I need thee! Every hour I need thee; O bless me now, my Saviour! I come to thee.
2 I need thee every hour; stay thou near by; temptations lose their power when thou art nigh.
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3 I need thee every hour, in joy or pain; come quickly and abide, or life is vain.
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4 I need thee every hour, teach me thy will; and thy rich promises in me fulfil.
Refrain
5 I need thee every hour, most Holy One; O make me thine indeed, thou blessèd Son.
Refrain
HYMN: 534 - May the mind of Christ my Saviour
1 May the mind of Christ my Saviour live in me from day to day, by his love and power controlling all I do and say.
2 May the word of God dwell richly in my heart from hour to hour, so that all may see I triumph only through his power.
3 May the peace of God my Father rule my life in everything, that I may be calm to comfort sick and sorrowing.
4 May the love of Jesus fill me, as the waters fill the sea; him exalting, self abasing, this is victory.
5 May I run the race before me, strong and brace to face the foe, looking only unto Jesus, as I onward go.
HYMN: 605 - Let us talents and tongues employ
1 Let us talents and tongues employ, teaching out with a shout of joy: bread is broken, the wine is poured, Christ is spoken and seen and heard.
Refrain
Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves abound!
2 Christ is able to make us one, at the table he set the tone, teaching people to live to bless, love in word and in deed express. Refrain
3 Jesus calls us in - sends us out bearing fruit in a world of doubt, gives us love to tell, bread to share: God (Immanuel!) everywhere. Refrain
HYMNS FOR BLESSING: 652, 667
HYMN: 652 - Jesus bids us shine
1 Jesus bids us shine with a clear pure light, like a little candle burning in the night; in this world of darkness we must shine you in your small corner, and I in mine.
2 Jesus bids us shine, first of all for him; well he sees and knows it, if our light is dim; he looks down from heaven, to see us shine you in your small corner, and I in mine.
3 Jesus bids us shine then; for all around many kinds of darkness in this world abound: sin and want and sorrow; so we must shine you in your small corner, and I in mine.
HYMN: 667 - Saviour, like a shepherd lead us
1 Saviour, like a shepherd lead us, much we need thy tenderest care; in thy pleasant pastures feed us, for our use thy folds prepare.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, thou has bought us, thine we are; blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus thou has bought us, thine we are.
2 We are thine; do thou befriend us, be the guardian of our way; keep thy flock, from sin defend us, seek us when we go astray.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus hear, oh hear us when we pray; blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus hear, oh hear us when we pray.
3 Thou hast promised to receive us, poor and sinful though we be; thou hast mercy to relieve us, grace to cleanse, and power to free.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus let us early turn to thee.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus let us early turn to thee.
4 Early let us seek thy favour, early let us do thy will; blessed Lord and only Saviour, with thy love our bosoms fill.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus thou hast love us, love us still.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus thou hast love us, love us still.
THE DISMISSAL
POST COMMUNION PRAYER (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 blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always.
ALL: Amen.
PRESIDENT: Kindly be seated for the Notices
NOTICES & HIGHLIGHTS
RECESSIONAL HYMN: : 855 (SH) - Ho, my comrades
1 Ho, my comrades, see the signal waving in the sky! Reinforcements now appearing, victory is nigh.
Refrain
“Hold the fort, for I am coming,” Jesus signals still; Wave the answer back to Heaven, “By Thy grace we will.”
2 See the mighty host advancing, Satan leading on; Mighty ones around us falling, courage almost gone!
Refrain
3
See the glorious banner waving!
Hear the trumpet blow!
In our leader’s name we’ll triumph over every foe.
Refrain
4 Fierce and long the battle rages, but our help is near; Onward comes our great Commander, Cheer, my comrades, Cheer!
Refrain
CLOSING PRAYER
PRESIDENT: 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.
We welcome or celebrant and preacher, Canon Seibert Small, who will be conducting the Sunday services during the absence of our Rector.
Thank you for worshipping with us today.
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
Observers:
• Mrs Julia Boyce
• Mrs Cline Toppin-Roach
• Ms Danielle Cox
Events in our Parish
Summer Holidays
• Our Rector, Rev’d Hugh Sandiford, will be on holiday for the period August 10th to September 6th . We wish him a restful period. During this period, Canon Seibert Small will be conducting the Sunday services and the Rev’d Canon Beverley Sealy-Knight will be in charge of the parish.
• The Sunday School is on holiday during this month. We wish the teachers and students a restful period.
• The Choir is also on holiday during this month. We wish them a restful period.
Cake Sale
The Outreach Committee will be having a cake sale on Sunday, August 24th after the service. Your support is 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. William Yearwood - August 17th
2. Antoinette Phillips - August 18th
3. Alison Harvey - August 18th
4. Floyd Branker - August 19th
5. Eunetha Walkes - August 19th
6. Darren Goodridge - August 19th
7. Grantley Yearwood - August 20th
8. Jennifer Babb - August 21st
9. Loleta Griffith - August 21st
As their days increase, God’s richest blessing on them.
Anniversaries
Congratulations to all persons celebrating anniversaries this week.
Sick & Shut-Ins/Prayer Request
Stella Atwell
Douglas Brome
Michael Broomes
Joyce Grant
Waple Griffith
Marva Jordan
Dinese Lashley
Horace Nicholls
Carmen Bowen
Marva Brome
Thesby Evans
Enid Broome
Anthony Grant
Erma Griffith Gilbert Griffith
Roy Hinds Theomonda Husbands
Thelma Jordan Doriel King
Elsie Maxwell John Maxwell
Eupharene Walkes
Joan Yearwood
Please remember the sick or injured in our parish and the wider community.
Bereavement
We remember those persons who have died.
• Mr. Reuben Rollock - member
• Mr. Basil Boyce – shut-in member
We extend our prayers and condolences to their families and friends.
May all persons who have died rest in peace and rise in glory.
St. Thomas Parish Church Evening of Music
