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ST. JAMES

PARISH CHURCH Holetown, St. James, Barbados

TO BE A BEACON RADIATING GOD’S LOVE AMONG ALL PEOPLE

Rector: The Reverend Beverley Sealy-Knight

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EVENSONG

7:00 P.M.

DCEMBER 16, 2020

DRAFT

WEDNESDAY

DECEMBER 16

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EVENING PRAYER

General Sentence

Let my prayer be set forth in your sight as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

Psalm 141:2

The Minister / Reader

V. Hear us, O Lord, R. For your mercy is great.

V. We will exalt you, O God our Saviour, R. And praise your name forever and ever.

V. Glory to the Father and to the Son:* and to the Holy Spirit; R. As it was in the beginning is now: * and shall be forever. Amen.

The Minister

Father, we come together in the Name of your Son Jesus Christ,

our Redeemer, to offer you our worship, praise and thanksgiving.

To you belong all power and glory. You are the source of all

goodness. Let our worship bear witness to your peace and

saving power. Through your Spirit may we ever rejoice in the

abiding presence of our risen and ascended Lord. Amen.

Canticle Of Praise Or Invitatory

O Gracious Light Reader

O gracious light, pure brightness

of the everliving Father in heaven,

O Jesus Christ, holy and blessed!

Now as we come to the setting of the sun,

and our eyes behold the vesper light,

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we sing your praises, O God: Father, Son,

and Holy Spirit.

You are worthy at all times

to be praised by happy voices,

O Son of God, O Giver of life, and to be

glorified through all the worlds.

The minister Lord, we pray to you for the forgiveness of our sins.

Silence may be kept.

Reader

Have mercy upon us,

most merciful Father;

in your compassion forgive us our sins,

known and unknown,

things done and left undone;

and so uphold us by your Spirit

that we may live

and serve you in newness of life,

to the honour and glory of your Name;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The minister

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. Amen.

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Hymn xYx (CPWI Hymnal)

(First Line)

Psalm 125 Reader / Reader

Prayer for blessing

1. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, * which cannot be moved, but stands fast for ever.

2. The hills stand about Jerusalem; * so does the LORD stand round about his people, from this time forth for evermore.

3. The scepter of the wicked shall not hold sway over the land allotted to the just, * so that the just shall not put their hands to evil.

4. Show your goodness, O LORD, to those who are good * and to those who are true of heart.

5. As for those who turn aside to crooked ways, the LORD will lead them away with the evildoers; * but peace be upon Israel.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning is now: and shall be forever. Amen.

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The First Lesson: Malachi 3:16—4:6

Reader

Elijah’s commentary and prophecy specific to the people of Israel and their apathy towards God; transferred for Christians to the time of Jesus’ second coming

A reading from the word of God, written in the Book of the prophet Malachi, Chapter 3, beginning at the sixteenth verse.

Then those who revered the Lord spoke with one another. The

Lord took note and listened, and a book of remembrance was

written before him of those who revered the Lord and thought on

his name. They shall be mine, says the Lord of hosts, my

special possession on the day when I act, and I will spare them

as parents spare their children who serve them. Then once more

you shall see the difference between the righteous and the

wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not

serve him.

See, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the

arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble; the day that comes

shall burn them up, says the Lord of hosts, so that it will leave

them neither root nor branch. But for you who revere my name

the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings. You

shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. And you shall tread

down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your

feet, on the day when I act, says the Lord of hosts.

Remember the teaching of my servant Moses, the statutes and

ordinances that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel.

Lo, I will send you the prophet Elijah before the great and terrible

day of the Lord comes. He will turn the hearts of parents to their

children and the hearts of children to their parents, so that I will

not come and strike the land with a curse.

The Word of the Lord

R: Thanks be to God

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The Magnificat Reader

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,

my spirit rejoices in you, O God my Saviour,*

for you have looked with favour on your lowly servant,*

From this day all generations will call me blessed:*

You, the Almighty, have done great things for me,

and holy is your Name.

You have mercy on those who fear you*

from generation to generation

You have shown strength with your arm*

and scattered the proud in their conceit,

Casting down the mighty from their thrones*

and lifting up the lowly.

You have filled the hungry with good things*

and the rich you have sent away empty.

You have come to the help of your servant Israel,*

for you have remembered your promise of mercy,

The promise made to our forebears,*

to Abraham and his children for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son:*

and to the Holy Spirit:

as it was in the beginning, is now,*

and shall be for ever. Amen.

The Second Lesson: Mark 9:9-13

Reader

This is the account following the transfiguration of Jesus and involves his discussion about John the Baptist, the new Elijah

A reading from the word of God, written in the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 9, beginning at the ninth verse.

As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had

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risen from the dead. So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what this rising from the dead could mean. Then they asked him, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” He said to them, “Elijah is indeed coming first to restore all things. How then is it written about the Son of Man, that he is to go through many sufferings and be treated with contempt? But I tell you that Elijah has come, and they did to him whatever they pleased, as it is written about him.”

The Word of the Lord

R: Thanks be to God

Nunc Dimittis

Reader

LORD, now you let your servant go in peace* your word has been fulfilled.

My own eyes have seen the salvation* which you have prepared in the sight of every people;

A light to reveal you to the nations:* and the glory of your people Israel.

Glory to the Father and to the Son: * and to the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning is now,* and shall be for ever. Amen

THE Apostles’ CREED: Reader

I believe in God the Father Almighty,

creator of heaven and earth

I believe in Jesus Christ,

His only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and

born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.

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On the third day He rose again.

He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the

right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge

the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body

and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Prayers The Minister / Reader

V. The Lord be with you. R. And also with you.

V: Let us pray:

The Lord’s Prayer Reader

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 Suffrages

The Minister / Reader

V. Lord, reveal your love among us;

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R. That we may know the joy of your salvation.

V. Grant peace within and among all nations; R. And teach our leaders wisdom.

V. Endow your Church with faithfulness; R. And her servants with knowledge and true godliness.

V. Defend, O Lord, the rights of the poor and the oppressed; R. That your justice may be known among all people.

V. Lord, renew your Spirit within us; R. That in us and through us your will may be done.

V: Let us pray

The Collect: THE Minister

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

Reader

O Lord, support us all the day long of this troublous life, until the

shades lengthen and the evening comes and the busy world is

hushed, the fever of life is over and our work is done. Then, Lord,

in mercy grant us safe lodging, a holy rest, and peace at the last;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Reader

Lighten our darkness, Lord, we pray; and in your mercy defend

us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your

only Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

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Reflection The Minister

Hymn xYx (CPWI Hymnal)

(The First Line)

For Life’s Simple Joys Reader

We thank you, our Father, for all the good gifts around us

which add so much joy to our daily lives:

for the Sun that warms us and the air that gives us life;

for the loveliness of the natural world;

for the changing seasons, each in its order beautiful;

for our homes and families and friends;

for health of body and soundness of mind;

for music and books and works of art;

for the land of our birth, the land we love;

for the lives and examples of good and saintly souls.

Father, for these manifold blessings and for all your love

we give you heartfelt thanks through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen

Prayer of Dedication Reader

Almighty God, we thank you

for the gift of your Holy Word.

May it be a lantern to our feet,

A light to our paths,

And a strength to our lives.

Take us and use us to love and serve all persons

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in the power of the Holy Spirit

and in the Name of your Son,

Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Dismissal: The Minister

To God be glory;

To the angels honour;

To Satan confusion;

To the cross reverence;

To the church exaltation;

To the departed quickening;

To the penitent acceptance;

To the sick and infirm recovery and healing;

And to the four quarters of the world great peace and tranquility;

And on us who are weak and sinful may the compassion and

mercies of our God come, and may they overshadow us

continually.

Amen.

THE MINISTER / READER

MINISTER: The Lord be with you. PEOPLE: And also with you.

MINISTER: Let us bless the Lord. PEOPLE: Thanks be to God.

Hymn xYx (CPWI Hymnal)

(First Line)

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The Rector

Notices and announcements.

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Rest well.

Sleep well.

Stay safe.

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Evensong: Wednesday, December 16

1. Officiant Rev. Beverley Sealy-Knight

2. V and R The Minister / Reader

3. O Gracious Light Reader

4. Confession Reader

5. Psalm Reader / Reader

6. The 1st. Reading: Reader

7. The Magnificat Reader

8. The 2nd. Reading: Reader

9. The Nunc Dimittis Reader

10. The Apostles’ Creed Reader

11. The Lord’s Prayer Reader

12. The Suffrages The Minister / Reader

13. The Collects The Minister

14. Blessed are you . Reader

15. O Lord, support us... Reader

16. Lighten our darkness… Reader

17. Reflection The Minister

18. For Life’s Simple Joys Reader

19. Prayer of Dedication Reader

20. The Dismissal The Minister / Reader

Technical Operators: Roger Hunte

Alternate Reader: Karen Alleyne

Checker / Co-Host: Sonia Alleyne / Felicia Corbin

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ST. JAMES

PARISH CHURCH

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