Diocese of Barbados Nestfield, St. Lucy
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER: THE SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION DAY 17th May 2026
Rector: The Rev’d Hugh Sandiford
Deacon: The Rev’d Sharon King
Church Wardens: Justice Anthony Blackman Mr. William Yearwood
Organist: Mr. Matthew Banfield
Sexton: Mrs. Jacqueline Ellis (Acting) Our Vision:
INTROIT HYMN: 190 - Crown him with many crowns
1 Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne, hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own: awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee, and hail him as thy matchless King through all eternity.
2 Crown him the Virgin’s Son, the God incarnate born, whose arm those crimson trophies won which now his brow adorn: fruit of the mystic Rose, as of that Rose the Stem; the Root whence mercy ever flows, the Babe of Bethlehem.
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Crown him the Lord of love; behold his hands and side, those wounds yet visible above in beauty glorified: no angel in the sky can fully bear that sight, but downward bends his burning eye at mysteries so bright.
4 Crown him the Lord of peace, whose power a sceptre sways from pole to pole, that wars may cease, and all be prayer and praise:
his reign shall know no end, and round his piercèd feet fair flowers of Paradise extend their fragrance ever sweet.
5 Crown him the Lord of years, The Potentate of time, Creator of the rolling spheres, ineffably sublime: all hail, Redeemer, hail, for thou hast died for me; thy praise shall never, never fail throughout eternity.
PRESIDENT: Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. A warm welcome to our Eucharistic worship.
Today is the Seventh Sunday of Easter, and our collect can be found on page 171. The Eucharist continues on page 98.
OPENING SENTENCE:
PRESIDENT: Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:14,16
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.
(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.
(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.
PRESIDENT: The Lord be with you
ALL: And also with you.
PRESIDENT: Let us pray.
Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day (BCP page 171)
PRESIDENT: O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Saviour Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
PRESIDENT: Kindly be seated for the ministry of the word.
FIRST LESSON: Acts 1:6-14 [Mrs. Shirleen Yearwood]
READER: A Reading from the Word of God, written in the Acts of the Apostles, chapter one, beginning at the sixth verse.
ILLUMINATION:
READER: When the apostles had come together, they asked Jesus, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a sabbath day’s journey away. When they had entered the city, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying, Peter, and John, and James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, and Simon
the Zealot, and Judas son of James. All these were constantly devoting themselves to prayer, together with certain women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as his brothers.
READER: The word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
PSALM 68:1-10, 32-35
1 Let God arise, and let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him.
2 Like as the smoke vanisheth, so shalt thou drive them away: and like as wax melteth at the fire, so let the ungodly perish at the presence of God.
3 But let the righteous be glad and rejoice before God: let them also be merry and joyful.
4 O sing unto God, and sing praises unto his Name: magnify him that rideth upon the heavens, as it were upon an horse; praise him in his Name jah, and rejoice before him.
5 He is a father of the fatherless, and defendeth the cause of the widows: even God in his holy habitation.
6 He is the God that maketh men to be of one mind in an house, and bringeth the prisoners out of captivity: but letteth the runagates continue in scarceness.
7 O God, when thou wentest forth before the people: when thou wentest through the wilderness;
8 The earth shook, and the heavens dropped at the presence of God: even as Sinai also was moved at the presence of God, who is the God of Israel.
9 Thou, O God, sentest a gracious rain upon thine inheritance: and refreshedst it when it was weary.
10 Thy congregation shall dwell therein: for thou, O God, hast of thy goodness prepared for the poor.
32 Sing unto God, O ye kingdoms of the earth: O sing praises unto the Lord;
33 Who sitteth in the heavens over all from the beginning: lo, he doth send out his voice, yea, and that a mighty voice.
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Ascribe ye the power to God over Israel: his worship and strength is in the clouds.
35 O God, wonderful art thou in thy holy places: even the God of Israel, he will give strength and power unto his people; blessed be God.
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: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 [Ms. Jonisa Griffith]
READER: A reading from the word of God written in the first book of Peter, chapter four, beginning at the twelfth verse.
ILLUMINATION:
READER: Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ's sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed. If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory, which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the power forever and ever. Amen.
READER: The word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
GRADUAL HYMN: 497 - Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine (verses 1-2)
1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine: O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God; born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.
Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song, praising my Saviour all the day long, this is my story, this is my song, praising my Saviour all the day long.
2 Perfect submission, perfect delight, visions of rapture burst on my sight; angels descending, bring from above echoes of mercy, whispers of love. Refrain
THE GOSPEL: JOHN 17:1-11
DEACON: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And also with you.
DEACON: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John the seventeenth chapter beginning at the first verse.
ALL: Glory to Christ our Saviour
ILLUMINATION:
DEACON: Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. So now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had in your presence before the world existed. “I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything you have given me is from you; for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine;
and I have been glorified in them. And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.”
DEACON: This is the Gospel of Christ
ALL: Praise to Christ our Lord
HYMN: 497 (verse 3)
3 Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Saviour am happy and blest; watching and waiting, looking above, filled with his goodness, lost in his love.
Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song, praising my Saviour all the day long, this is my story, this is my song, praising my Saviour all the day long.
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 E (BCP Page 112) [Church Army]
Let us pray for the fellowship of the Church of Christ, and for all God's creatures.
LEADER
With all who confess the name of Jesus, as Lord and Saviour, we offer our prayers and praises, in Spirit and in truth.
Father in Heaven.
ALL: Hear our prayer.
LEADER
With Jesus Christ, our Great High Priest, who ever lives to intercede for us, we uphold all ministers of God's Word and Sacraments, that they may fulfill their high calling in the faith.
Father in Heaven.
ALL: Hear our prayer.
LEADER
We pray for the unfailing guidance of the Holy Spirit on those who are called to interpret and expound the will of the Lord to others.
Father in Heaven.
ALL: Hear our prayer.
LEADER
We pray for all organizations, within the fellowship of the Body of Christ, that their work may edify the people of God, and bear faithful witness to the Gospel.
Father in Heaven.
ALL: Hear our prayer.
LEADER
We pray for all persons who do not share our confession of faith, that with courage, truth and love we may work together with them, and promote the common good.
Father in Heaven.
ALL: Hear our prayer.
LEADER
For the leaders of our country, and all who make decisions on our behalf, that they may be guided by the Spirit, to direct our affairs in righteousness and peace.
Father in Heaven.
ALL: Hear our prayer.
LEADER
For our Judges, Magistrates and all who administer justice, that in all things they may seek to do your will, and to protect the rights and freedom of your people. Father in Heaven.
ALL: Hear our prayer.
LEADER
In our schools, and in all other places of learning, may true knowledge, sound wisdom, and godly discipline ever be found.
Father in Heaven.
ALL: Hear our prayer.
LEADER
To the poor, the hungry, the unemployed, and all victims of persecution and discrimination of any kind, may God in Christ help us all to bring relief, justice and protection.
Father in Heaven.
ALL: Hear our prayer.
LEADER
To all who suffer now from pain and disease, discomfort or misery, may God in Christ bring healing and joy, for the renewal of their faith.
Father in Heaven.
ALL: Hear our prayer.
LEADER
That we may use aright the fullness of the Earth, that our pursuits in science, and the advancement of our skills, may ever be in service of that true humanity, which is created in the image of God.
Father in Heaven.
ALL: Hear our prayer.
LEADER
That we may never become slaves of money, or of the lust for power, but may rather strive for victory through the power of love.
Father in Heaven.
ALL: Hear our prayer.
LEADER
That with all who belong to the communion of saints, both living and departed, we may ever rejoice in the blessed assurance of that hope, which has been won for us in Christ.
Father in Heaven.
ALL: Receive these our prayers in the name of your dear Son, even Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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.
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 C
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.
SONG FOR THE GREETING OF PEACE: Give me oil in my lamp keep me burning
1 Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning give me oil in my lamp, I pray; give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning, keep me burning till the break of day.
Refrain
Sing hosanna, sing hosanna, sing hosanna to the King of kings! Sing hosanna, sing hosanna, sing hosanna to the King!
2 Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising, give me joy in my heart, I pray; give me joy in my heart, keep me praising, keep me praising till the break of day.
Refrain
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Give me peace in my heart, keep me loving, give me peace in my heart, I pray; give me peace in my heart, keep me loving, keep me loving till the break of day.
Refrain
Give me love in my heart, keep me serving, give me love in my heart, I pray; give me love in my heart, keep me serving, keep me serving till the break of day.
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OFFERTORY HYMNS: 196, 332
HYMN: 196 - The head that once was crowned with thorns
1 The head that once was crowned with thorns, is crowned with glory now: a royal diadem adorns the mighty Victor’s brow.
2 The highest place that heaven affords is his, is his by right, the King of kings, and Lord of lords, and heaven’s eternal Light.
3 the joy of all who dwell above, the joy of all below, to whom he manifests his love, and grants his name to know.
4 To them the cross, with all its shame, with all its grace, is given: their name an everlasting name, their joy the joy of heaven.
5 They suffer with their Lord below, they reign with him above; their profit and their joy to know the mystery of his love.
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The cross he bore is life and health, though shame and death to him; his people’s hope, his people’s wealth, their everlasting theme.
HYMN: 332 - Lord, you give the great commission
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Lord, you give the great commission: ‘Heal the sick and preach the word.’ Lest the Church neglect its mission, and the Gospel go unheard, help us witness to Your purpose with renewed integrity; with the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service: ‘In my name baptize and teach.’ That the world may trust your promise, life abundant meant for each, give us all new fervour, draw us closer in community; with the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry.
3 Lord, you make the common holy: ‘This my body, this my blood.’ Let us all, for earth's true glory, daily lift life heavenward, asking that the world around us share your children's liberty; with the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry.
4 Lord, you show us love's true measure: ‘Father, what they do, forgive.’ Yet we hoard as private treasure all that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us to a just society; with the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry.
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring: ‘I am with you to the end.’ Faith and hope and love restoring, may we serve as you intend and, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity; with the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry.
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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.
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:
Through your dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord. After His glorious resurrection He openly appeared to His disciples, and in their sight ascended into heaven, to prepare a place for us; that where He is, there we might also be, and reign with Him in glory.
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.
(BCP Page 142)
PRESIDENT: Sovereign Lord and Father, To you be glory and praise for ever In your boundless wisdom you brought creation into being; In your great love you fashioned us in your image; In your tender compassion you sent your Son, Jesus Christ, Our Saviour, to share our human nature; In the power of the Holy Spirit; He overcame the power of sin and death and brought your people to new birth as first fruits of your new creation.
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 the command of your dearly beloved Son
ALL: We remember His death; We proclaim His resurrection; We await His coming in glory
PRESIDENT: And we offer you, Father, our sacrifice of thanks and praise. Send your Holy Spirit on these gifts of bread and wine that they may become the Body and Blood of your Son, Jesus, our Lord, and Redeemer. As we partake of this holy food of new and unending life, may your Holy Spirit establish us as a royal priesthood with the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Lucy and all your sons and daughters who share in your eternal inheritance; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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
PRESIDENT: As our Saviour has taught us, so we pray:
HYMN: 552 (MP) - Our Father who is in heaven
1 Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, hallowed be Your name.
2 On earth as it is in heaven, hallowed be Your name, give us this day our daily bread, hallowed be Your name.
3 Forgive us all our trespasses, hallowed be Your name, as we forgive those who trespass against us, hallowed be Your name.
4 And lead us not into temptation, hallowed be Your name,
but deliver us from all that is evil, hallowed be Your name.
5 For Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory, hallowed be Your name, for ever and for ever, hallowed be Your name.
6 Amen, amen, it shall be so, hallowed be Your name, amen, amen, it shall be so, hallowed be Your name.
THE BREAKING OF BREAD (BCP Page 145)
PRESIDENT: This is the true bread which comes from heaven.
ALL: Whoever eats this bread will live forever.
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 A
DEACON: My brothers and sisters in Christ, draw near and receive His Body which He gave for you, and His Blood, which He shed for you. Remember that He died for you, and feed on Him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving.
ALL: Grant gracious Lord, that we may so eat the flesh of your dear Son, Jesus Christ and drink His blood, that we may evermore dwell in Him and He in us. Amen.
COMMUNION HYMNS: 607, 455, 531
HYMN: 607 - Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour
1 Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour, first-begotten from the dead. thou alone, our strong defender, liftest up thy people's head.
Alleluia! alleluia, Jesu, true and living bread.
2 Here our humblest homage pay we, here in loving reverence bow; here for faith's discernment pray we, lest we fail to know thee now, Alleluia! alleluia, thou art here, we ask not how.
3 Though the lowliest form doth veil thee as of old in Bethlehem, here as there thine angels hail thee, Branch and Flower of Jesse's stem. Alleluia, alleluia, We in worship join with them.
4 Paschal Lamb, thine offering, finished once for all when thou wast slain, in its fullness undiminished shall for evermore remain, alleluia, alleluia, cleansing souls from every stain.
5 Life-imparting heavenly Manna, stricken Rock with streaming side, heaven and earth with loud hosanna worship thee, the Lamb who died, alleluia, alleluia, risen, ascended, glorified.
HYMN: 455 - My faith looks up to thee
1 My faith looks up to thee, thou Lamb of Calvary, Saviour divine: now hear me while I pray; take all my guilt away; O let me from this day be wholly thine.
2 May thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire. As thou hast died for me, O may my love to thee pure, warm, and changeless be, a living fire.
3 While life's dark maze I tread, and griefs around me spread, be thou my guide; bid darkness turn to day, wipe sorrow's tears away, nor let me ever stray from thee aside.
4 When ends life's transient dream, when death's cold sullen stream shall o'er me roll, blest Saviour, then in love, fear and distrust remove; O bear me safe above, a ransomed soul.
Hymn: 531 - My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine
1 My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine, For Thee all the pleasures of sin I resign; My gracious Redeemer, my Saviour art Thou If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now!
2 I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me, And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree; I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow, If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now.
3 I'll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death, And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath, And say,when the death-dew lies cold on my brow, If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now.
4 In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore Thee in Heaven so bright; I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow, If ever I love Thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now.
HYMNS FOR BLESSING: 250, 462, 333
HYMN: 250 - Hail, thou once despised Jesus!
1 Hail, thou once despised Jesus! Hail, thou Galilean King! Thou didst suffer to release us; thou didst free salvation bring. Hail, thou universal Saviour, Bearer of our sin and shame! By thy merit we find favour: life is given through thy name.
2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, all our sins on thee were laid: by almighty love anointed, thou hast full atonement made.
All thy people are forgiven through the virtue of thy blood: opened is the gate of heaven, reconciled are we with God.
3 Jesus, hail! Enthroned in glory, there for ever to abide; all the heavenly hosts adore thee, seated at thy Father's side. There for sinners thou art pleading: there thou dost our place prepare; ever for us interceding till in glory we appear.
4 Worship, honour, power, and blessing thou art worthy to receive; highest praises, without ceasing, right it is for us to give. Help, ye bright angelic spirits, all your noblest anthems raise; help to sing our Saviour's merits, help to chant Emmanuel's praise!
HYMN: 462 - Be not dismayed whate'er betide
1 Be not dismayed whate'er betide, God will take care of you; beneath his wings of love abide, God will take care of you.
Refrain: God will take care of you, through every day, o'er all the way; he will take care of you, God will take care of you.
2 Through days of toil when heart doth fail, God will take care of you;
when dangers fierce your path assail, God will take care of you.
Refrain:
3 All you may need he will provide, God will take care of you; nothing you ask will be denied, God will take care of you.
Refrain:
4 No matter what may be the test, God will take care of you; lean, weary one, upon his breast, God will take care of you.
Refrain:
HYMN: 333 - May the grace of Christ our Saviour
1 May the grace of Christ our Saviour and the Father's boundless love with the Holy Spirit's favour, rest upon us from above.
2 Thus may we abide in union with each other and the Lord, and possess, in sweet communion, joys which earth cannot afford.
POST COMMUNION PRAYER (BCP Page 148)
ALL: Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honour and glory, now and forever more. Amen.
BLESSING:
PRESIDENT: Christ our King, make you faithful and strong to do His will, that you may reign with Him in glory; 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 be seated for the Notices
NOTICES & HIGHLIGHTS
RECESSIONAL HYMN: 555 (RH) - Sing the wonderous love of Jesus
1 Sing the wonderous love of Jesus; sing His mercy and His grace. In the mansions, bright and blessed, He'll prepare for us a place.
Refrain: When we all get to heaven, What a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus, We'll sing and shout the victory!
2 While we walk the pilgrim pathway, clouds will overspread the sky; but when trav'ling days are over, not a shadow, not a sigh!
Refrain
3 Let us then be true and faithful, trusting, serving ev'ry day. Just one glimpse of Him in glory will the toils of life repay.
Refrain
4
Onward to the prize before us!
Soon His beauty we'll behold. Soon the pearly gates will open; we shall tread the streets of gold.
Refrain
DEACON: 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.
Events in our Parish
The Calendar of Events for the year is attached.
• St. Lucy Parish Church Fair
It's that time again! Last year was epic, this year we're back for more as the St. Lucy Parish Church hosts "The Ole Time Fair: Back Again!".
Join the whole family for an action-packed evening of fun, food, fellowship, and festivities on Whit Monday, 25th May 2026 from 2pm to 8pm on the St. Lucy Church Rectory grounds. Music by DJ Radar.
Tickets are $5 and you'll have plenty of chances to win lots of prizes and surprises!!! Children under 5 are free.
There will be lots of games and entertainment; food and drinks will be on sale. (See the flyer below)
• Confirmation
We announce that our confirmation candidates will be confirmed on the Day of Pentecost (Whitsunday), 24th May 2026, by the Right Reverend Michael B. St. J. Maxwell, Bishop of Barbados. Please pray for our candidates as they finalize their preparation.
Birthdays
Congratulations to all those persons celebrating birthdays this week.
1. Julie Harvey - May 17
2. Marva Mahon-Johnson - May 18
3. Cordelle Dixon - May 20
As their days increase, God’s richest blessing on them.
Anniversaries
Congratulations to all persons celebrating anniversaries this week.
Bereavement
We extend condolences to the families of those persons who have died.
May they 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 Dinese Lashley
Waple Griffith Elsie Maxwell
Audrey Headley John Maxwell
Roy Hinds Horace Nicholls
Theomonda Husbands Eupharene Walkes
Marva Jordan
Thelma Jordan
Joan Yearwood
Please remember the sick or injured in our parish and the wider community.
Link for the registration form: https://forms.gle/NKTDwvkW66cLt2v56
