Service with Communion Simplified Spoken Form This Service is a revision of the “Simplified form...

Service with CommunionSimplified Spoken Form

This Service is a revision of the

“Simplified form of the communion service”

Released by the LCA Commission on Worship

in 1989.

4th Sunday after Pentecost,

24th June, 2012

Opening sentence

M: Now is the time of God's favour,

C: now is the day of salvation

(2 Cor 6:2b NIV)

PREPARATION

M: In the name of the Father and of the Son † and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen

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CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

M: Friends in Christ: Let us confess our sins to God our Father and ask him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to forgive us.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

C: We confess that we are born in bondage to sin

And cannot free ourselves.

We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed,

By what we have done

And by what we have failed to do.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

We have not loved you with our whole heart,

And we have not loved our neighbor as ourselves.

We deserve your eternal punishment.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ,

Have mercy on us.

Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

M: As a called and ordained servant of the word, I announce the grace of God to all of you. On behalf of my Lord Jesus Christ, and by his command, I forgive the sins of all of you who repent and believe, in the name of the Father and of the Son † and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen

We Sing:

Lord Jesus Christ, our Lord most dear

LH 275 CAL 293

Ach, lieber Herre, Jesu Christ

Heinrich von Laufenburg, ?-c1458

Tr Catherine Winkworth (1869),

rev Savoy Hymnary, 1870, alt.

Lord Jesus Christ, our Lord most dear

1. Lord Jesus Christ, our Lord most dear,

as you were once an infant here,so give this child of yours, we pray,your grace and blessing day by day:

Yes, guard this child of yours each day,holy Jesus, Lord, we pray.

Lord Jesus Christ, our Lord most dear

2. As in your heavenly kingdom, Lord,all things obey your sacred word,your mighty help and comfort give,and shield this child by morn and eve:

Yes, guard this child of yours each day,holy Jesus, Lord, we pray.

Lord Jesus Christ, our Lord most dear

3. Their watch let angels round her keepin all her ways, awake, asleep;your holy cross now let her bear,that she your crown with saints may

wear:

Yes, guard this child of yours each day,holy Jesus, Lord, we pray. †

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Holy Baptism

Welcome in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

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Holy baptismSCRIPTURAL COMMAND

Our Lord Jesus Christ says: All authority in

heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Therefore go and make disciples of all

nations, baptising them in the name of the

Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

and teaching them to obey everything I

have commanded you. And surely I am with

you always, to the very end of the age.

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Holy baptismADDRESS

The word of God teaches that we are born

sinful and unclean, but God washes us clean

in the waters of baptism, and we are born

again as his children. Through baptism our

heavenly Father forgives us our sins and

unites us with our Lord Jesus Christ, so that

we share in his death and resurrection. And

the Holy Spirit renews us and gives us

eternal life.

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Holy baptismADMONITION

Parents and sponsors of Eden : Since you have brought her to be baptised,

you are responsible for her upbringing in the church. Remember her in your prayers. Bring her to the services in God's house and teach her the Lord's Prayer, the Creed and the Ten Commandments. Remind her of her baptism, set her a good example, and provide for her instruction in the faith.

Do you intend to do this? Yes, I do.

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Holy baptismOPENING OF EARS AND MOUTH

The Lord made the deaf hear and the

dumb speak. Therefore in His name I

say: Be opened, so that you may hear

and speak the word of God.

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Holy baptismSIGNING WITH THE CROSS

Eden, receive the mark of the holy cross

†, as a sign that Christ the crucified has

redeemed you.

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Holy baptismPRAYER

M: Let us pray.

Eternal God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: give Eden your grace through rebirth by the Holy Spirit. Receive her according to your promise: ‘Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.’

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Holy baptismPRAYER

Wash her clean and make her holy, so

that she may enter your kingdom;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen.

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Holy baptismRECEPTION OF GOSPEL

Eden, receive the good news of our Lord

Jesus Christ who says: I tell you the

truth, no one can see the kingdom of God

without being born again; no one can

enter the kingdom of God without being

born through water and the Spirit. Flesh

gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives

birth to spirit.

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LORD’S PRAYER

Eden, when Jesus taught his disciples to pray he gave them his own prayer. Receive the prayer of our Lord as we pray together:

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LORD’S PRAYER(We pray together)

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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

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Holy baptismTRANSITIONAL BLESSING

M: The Lord watch over you, as you go

out and as you come in, now and

forever.

C: Amen

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Holy baptismRENUNCIATION AND CONFESSION

Parents and Sponsors :

Answer on behalf of Eden as she

renounces the devil and declares

allegiance to the Triune God.

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Holy baptismEden Grace Walsh, do you reject the devil

and everything he does, so that you will no longer be led by him?

Yes, I do.Eden, do you believe in God, the Father

almighty, maker of heaven and earth?

Yes, I do.

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Holy baptismDo you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son,

our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried? He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty, from thence he will come to judge the living and the dead.

Yes, I do.

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Holy baptismDo you 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?Yes, I do.

* or: Christian; 'catholic' here means 'universal’

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Holy baptismDESIRE FOR BAPTISM

Eden, do you want to be baptised?

Yes, I do.

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Holy baptismBAPTISM

Eden Grace Walsh, I baptise you in the

name of the Father †

and of the Son †

and of the Holy Spirit †.

Amen.

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Holy baptismLAYING ON OF HANDS

God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

who has given you new birth by water

and the Spirit and has forgiven you all

your sins, strengthen you with his Spirit,

so that you receive eternal life.

Amen.

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Holy baptismPRESENTATION OF CANDLE

Because you belong to the Lord, you are

in the light. So live as a child of the light.

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Holy baptismPRAYER

Let us pray for EdenMerciful Father, we thank you that you

extend your church throughout the world. As you have written Eden s name in the book of life and have made her a member of the body of your Son, guide her, so that with all your saints, she may reach her heavenly home; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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Holy baptismRECEPTION

Members of Trinity congregation: Receive

Eden, whom God has given to us as our

sister in Christ. Pray for her and be a

good example to her.

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Holy baptismPEACE

The peace of the Lord † be with you.

Amen.

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Liturgy of the word

GREETING

M: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Let us pray for a calm mind.

C: Almighty God, we thank you that you love and care for all your people. When stormclouds loom and troubles threaten, bring peace and calm to us, because we know that everything is in your hands.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

FIRST READING1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11,19-23,32-49

CEV David and Goliath

R: The first Reading for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost is written in Chapter 17 of First Samuel , beginning at Verse 1.

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11,19-23,32-49

 The Philistines got ready for war and brought their troops together to attack the town of Socoh in Judah. 4The Philistine army had a hero named Goliath who was from the town of Gath and was over nine feet tall. 5-6He wore a bronze helmet and had bronze armor to protect his chest and legs.

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11,19-23,32-49

 The chest armor alone weighed about one hundred twenty-five pounds. He carried a bronze sword strapped on his back, 7and his spear was so big that the iron spearhead alone weighed more than fifteen pounds. A soldier always walked in front of Goliath to carry his shield.

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11,19-23,32-49

 8Goliath went out and shouted to the army of Israel: Why are you lining up for battle? I'm the best soldier in our army, and all of you are in Saul's army.

Choose your best soldier to come out and fight me! 9If he can kill me, our people will be your slaves. But if I kill him, your people will be our slaves.

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11,19-23,32-49

 10Here and now I challenge Israel's whole army! Choose someone to fight me!

11Saul and his men heard what Goliath said, but they were so frightened of Goliath that they couldn't do a thing.

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11,19-23,32-49

 20David obeyed his father. He got up early the next morning and left someone else in charge of the sheep; then he loaded the supplies and started off. He reached the army camp just as the soldiers were taking their places and shouting the battle cry. 21The army of Israel and the Philistine army stood there facing each other.

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11,19-23,32-49

 22David left his things with the man in charge of supplies and ran up to the battle line to ask his brothers if they were well.

23While David was talking with them, Goliath came out from the line of Philistines and started boasting as usual. David heard him.

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11,19-23,32-49

 32"Your Majesty," he said, "this Philistine shouldn't turn us into cowards. I'll go out and fight him myself!"

33"You don't have a chance against him," Saul replied. "You're only a boy, and he's been a soldier all his life.”

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11,19-23,32-49

 34But David told him: Your Majesty, I take care of my father's sheep. And when one of them is dragged off by a lion or a bear, 35I go after it and beat the wild animal until it lets the sheep go. If the wild animal turns and attacks me, I grab it by the throat and kill it.

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11,19-23,32-49

 36Sir, I have killed lions and bears that way, and I can kill this worthless Philistine. He shouldn't have made fun of the army of the living God! 37The LORD has rescued me from the claws of lions and bears, and he will keep me safe from the hands of this Philistine.

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11,19-23,32-49

 "All right," Saul answered, "go ahead and fight him. And I hope the LORD will help you."

38Saul had his own military clothes and armor put on David, and he gave David a bronze helmet to wear. 39David strapped on a sword and tried to walk around, but he was not used to wearing those things.

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11,19-23,32-49

 "I can't move with all this stuff on," David said. "I'm just not used to it."

David took off the armor 40and picked up his shepherd's stick. He went out to a stream and picked up five smooth rocks and put them in his leather bag. Then with his sling in his hand, he went straight toward Goliath. 

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11,19-23,32-49

 41Goliath came toward David, walking behind the soldier who was carrying his shield. 42When Goliath saw that David was just a healthy, good-looking boy, he made fun of him. 43"Do you think I'm a dog?" Goliath asked. "Is that why you've come after me with a stick?”

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11,19-23,32-49

 He cursed David in the name of the Philistine gods 44and shouted, "Come on! When I'm finished with you, I'll feed you to the birds and wild animals!"

45David answered: You've come out to fight me with a sword and a spear and a dagger. But I've come out to fight you in the name of the LORD All-Powerful.

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11,19-23,32-49

 He is the God of Israel's army, and you have insulted him too! 46Today the LORD will help me defeat you. I'll knock you down and cut off your head, and I'll feed the bodies of the other Philistine soldiers to the birds and wild animals. Then the whole world will know that Israel has a real God.

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11,19-23,32-49

 47Everybody here will see that the LORD doesn't need swords or spears to save his people. The LORD always wins his battles, and he will help us defeat you.

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11,19-23,32-49

 48When Goliath started forward, David ran toward him. 49He put a rock in his sling and swung the sling around by its straps. When he let go of one strap, the rock flew out and hit Goliath on the forehead. It cracked his skull, and he fell facedown on the ground.

This is the Word of the Lord.C: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 9: 9 – 20 CEV

 R: The Psalm is Psalm 9:

R: 9The poor can run to you because you are a fortress in times of trouble.

C: 10Everyone who honours your name can trust you, because you are faithful to all who depend on you.

Psalm 9: 9 – 20 CEV

 R: 11You rule from Zion, LORD, And

we sing about you to let the nations know everything you have done.

C: 12You did not forget to punish the guilty or listen to the cries of those in need.

Psalm 9: 9 – 20 CEV

 R: 13Please have mercy, LORD! My

enemies mistreat me. Keep me from the gates that lead to death,

C: 14and I will sing about you at the gate to Zion. I will be happy there because you rescued me.

Psalm 9: 9 – 20 CEV

 R: 15Our LORD, the nations fell into

their own pits, and their feet were caught in their own traps.  

C: 16You showed what you are like, and you made certain that justice is done, but evil people are trapped by their own evil deeds.

Psalm 9: 9 – 20 CEV

 R: 17The wicked will go down to the

world of the dead to be with those nations that forgot about you.

C: 18The poor and the homeless won't always be forgotten and without hope.

R: 19Do something, LORD! Don't let the nations win. Make them stand trial in your court of law.

Psalm 9: 9 – 20 CEV

 C: 20Make the nations afraid and let

them all discover just how weak they are.

Glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit;

As it was in the beginning is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

SECOND READING

2 Corinthians 6:1-13 CEV

Paul's sufferings as God's servant

R: The Second Reading is written in Chapter 6 of Second Corinthians, beginning at Verse 1.

2 Corinthians 6:1-13

We work together with God, and we beg you to make good use of God's kindness to you. 2In the Scriptures God says, "When the time came, I listened to you, and when you needed help, I came to save you."

That time has come. This is the day for you to be saved.

2 Corinthians 6:1-13

3We don't want anyone to find fault with our work, and so we try hard not to cause problems. 4But in everything and in every way we show that we truly are God's servants. We have always been patient, though we have had a lot of trouble, suffering, and hard times.

2 Corinthians 6:1-13

5We have been beaten, put in jail, and hurt in riots. We have worked hard and have gone without sleep or food. 6But we have kept ourselves pure and have been understanding, patient, and kind. The Holy Spirit has been with us, and our love has been real. 7We have spoken the truth, and God's power has worked in us.

2 Corinthians 6:1-13

In all our struggles we have said and done only what is right. 8Whether we were honoured or dishonoured or praised or cursed, we always told the truth about ourselves. But some people said we did not. 9We are unknown to others, but well known to you.

2 Corinthians 6:1-13

We seem to be dying, and yet we are still alive. We have been punished, but never killed, 10and we are always happy, even in times of suffering.

Although we are poor, we have made many people rich. And though we own nothing, everything is ours.

2 Corinthians 6:1-13

11Friends in Corinth, we are telling the truth when we say that there is room in our hearts for you. 12We are not holding back on our love for you, but you are holding back on your love for us.

2 Corinthians 6:1-13

13I speak to you as I would speak to my own children. Please make room in your hearts for us.

This is the Word of the LordC: Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL

Jesus calms a storm

CEV

John the Baptist prepares the way CEV

Mark 4:35-41

M: The Holy Gospel is written in Chapter 4 of the Gospel according to St Mark, beginning at Verse 35.

C:Glory to you, O Lord.

Mark 4:35-41

35That evening, Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's cross to the east side." 36So they left the crowd, and his disciples started across the lake with him in the boat. Some other boats followed along. 37Suddenly a windstorm struck the lake. Waves started splashing into the boat, and it was about to sink.

Mark 4:35-41

38Jesus was in the back of the boat with his head on a pillow, and he was asleep.

His disciples woke him and said, "Teacher, don't you care that we're about to drown?”

Mark 4:35-41

39Jesus got up and ordered the wind and the waves to be quiet. The wind stopped, and everything was calm.

40Jesus asked his disciples, "Why were you afraid? Don't you have any faith?“ 

Mark 4:35-41

41Now they were more afraid than ever and said to each other, "Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!"

This is the Gospel of the Lord.C: Praise to you, O Christ.

PRAYER AFTER THE GOSPEL

 M: Thank you, Lord Jesus, for being with us and keeping us safe in the storms of life.

Help us to keep trusting in you.

C: Amen.

We Sing:

Son of God, eternal Saviour v.1,2,5

LH239 CAL 293

Somerset Corry Lowry (1855-1932)

Son of God, eternal Saviour

1. Son of God, eternal Saviour,Source of life and truth and grace;Son of man, whose birth incarnateHallows all our human race;You, our head, who, throned in glory,For Your own forever plead:Fill us with Your love and pity,Heal our wrongs and help our need.

Son of God, eternal Saviour

2. Bind us all as one togetherIn Your Church’s sacred fold,Weak and healthy, poor and wealthy,Sad and joyful, young and old.Is there want or pain or sorrow?Make us all the burden share.Are there spirits crushed and broken?Teach us, Lord, to soothe their care.

Son of God, eternal Saviour

5. Son of God, eternal Saviour,Source of life and truth and grace;Son of man, whose birth incarnateHallows all our human race;You who prayedst, You who willestThat Your people should be one,Grant, O grant our hope’s fruition:Here on earth Your will be done. †

SERM

ON

We Sing:

Be still, my soul v,1,2,4

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Stille, mein Wille; dein Jesus Hilft siegen

Catharina A.D. von Schlegel 1697- ?

Tr. Jane Laurie Borthwick 1813-1897, alt.

 Be still, my soul

1. Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side;bear patiently the cross of grief and pain;leave to your God to order and provide;in every change he faithful will remain. »

 Be still, my soul

Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friendthrough thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

 Be still, my soul

2. Be still, by soul: your God will undertake to guide the future as he has the past,Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake,all now mysterious shall be clear at last. »

 Be still, my soul

Be still, my soul: the tempests still obeyhis voice, who ruled them once on Galilee.

 Be still, my soul

4. Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening onwhen we shall be for ever with the Lord,when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,sorrow forgotten, love’s pure joy restored. »

 Be still, my soul

Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,all safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

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OFFERING PRAYER

C: Thank you, our loving God, for providing us with all we need, and for watching over us day after day.

Help us to be your willing servants, doing what you want us to do and showing your love to other people.

Amen.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

Call to prayer

M: God is the creator of the whole universe. Let us pray to our Father, whose power and wisdom are far above any mortal and whose love reaches out to every living thing on earth.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

Response

M: God of grace,

C: .listen to our prayer.Concluding prayer

M: Loving Father, as the disciples cried out in the boat, we cry out to you to hear our prayers according to your grace and will.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

We ask these things and all that is on our hearts, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

PREFACE

M: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you.

M: Lift up your hearts.

C: We lift them to the Lord.

M: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

PREFACE

M: It is indeed right and good,Lord God, holy Father, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

PREFACEOn this day he overcame death by his

resurrection and opened up for us the way to eternal life with you.

And so, with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we adore and praise your glorious name:

Holy, holy, holy

C: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might;

Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

LORD’S PRAYER

C: 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.

LORD’S PRAYER

Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,

Now and forever. Amen

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WORDS OF INSTITUTION

M: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, and said: Take and eat; this is † my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.

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WORDS OF INSTITUTION

M: In the same way he took the cup, after the supper, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, Drink of it, all of you; this is † my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

COMMUNION INVITATION

M: Jesus says: 'My flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood remain in me, and I in them.'

C: Thanks be to God.M: Come, everything is ready.

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DISTRIBUTIONDuring the distribution the Minister or his assistant says:

Take and eat, this is the body of Christ, given for you.

Take and drink, this is the blood of Christ, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.

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DISMISSAL

M: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ make you strong in body and soul to life eternal.

Go in peace.†

C: Amen.

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POST-COMMUNION Prayer

M: Let us pray.

C: Thank you, Lord, for this healing gift. Strengthen our faith, so that we do not set our hearts on earthly things, but love the things of heaven. As we are surrounded by things that are passing away, help us to cling to those that will last forever.

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POST-COMMUNION Prayer

We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

CONCLUSIONBLESSING

M: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you

and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favour,†

and give you peace. C: Amen.

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DISMISSAL

M: Go in peace. The almighty Lord cares for you.

C: In the name of Christ.

Amen.

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We Sing our Closing Hymn:

Eternal Father, strong to save

LHS 578 CAL293

William Whiting (1825-1878), alt.

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Eternal Father, strong to save 

1. Eternal Father, strong to save,Whose arm doth bind the restless

wave,Who bidd’st the mighty ocean deepIts own appointed limits keep:O hear us when we cry to TheeFor those in peril on the sea.

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Eternal Father, strong to save 

2. O Saviour, whose almighty wordThe winds and waves submissive

heard,Who walkedst on the foaming deep,And calm amid the storm didst sleep:O hear us when we cry to TheeFor those in peril on the sea.

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Eternal Father, strong to save 

3. O Holy Spirit, who didst broodUpon the waters dark and rude,And bid their angry tumult cease,And give, for wild confusion, peace:O hear us when we cry to TheeFor those in peril on the sea.

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Eternal Father, strong to save 

4. O Trinity of love and power,Our brethren shield in danger’s hour;From rock and tempest, fire and foe,Protect them wheresoe’er they go:Thus evermore shall rise to TheeGlad hymns of praise from land and

sea. †

Go in peace. The almighty Lord cares for you.

Please stay

a while

and have a cuppa

and chat with us.