6th Sunday after Pentecost

Baptism of Hall e Evelyn Caldwell

9.30am Service of Holy Communion 01 July 2018

GreetingBlessed be God:Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Blessed be God’s kingdom,now and for ever.

The Lord be with you.And also with you.

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Lamentations 3.22–23

Processional Hymn (181TiS)Come, O God of all the earth: come to us, O Righteous One; come, and bring our love to birth: in the glory of your Son. Sing out, earth and skies! sing of the God who loves you; raise your joyful cries; dance to the life around you.Come, O God of wind and

flame: fill the earth with righteousness; teach us all to sing your name: may our lives your love confess.Sing out, earth and skies…Come, O God of flashing light: twinkling star and burning sun; God of day and God of night: in your light we all are one. Sing out, earth and skies! …

Come, O God of snow and rain: shower down upon the earth;

Come, O God of joy and pain:

God of sorrow, God of mirth.

Sing out, earth and skies! …

Come, O Justice, come, O Peace:

come and shape our hearts anew; come and make oppression cease: bring us all to life in you.

Sing out, earth and skies! … Marty Haugen 1950–

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AcclamationWe come by the grace of the one God,creator of beauty, lover of justice.

Blessed be God for ever.We pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,one with us in sorrow and in joy.

Blessed be God for ever.We are one in the Spirit who fills the Church,breath of life, making all things new.

Blessed be God for ever.Call to WorshipCome and worship the holyand glorious Trinity,as we pray together:

God of the feast,your Wisdom calls us,your Word teaches usand your love feeds us

here.Give us grace to welcome one another as you have welcomed us in Christ Jesus,in whose name we pray. Amen

ConfessionIn the silence let us confess our sins to the God who knows us through and through. Silence (count to 15).

Holy God, we have disobeyed your commandments,we have resisted your call,we have failed again and againto live in your generous love.We are sorry for all our sins,and ask you to forgive us,through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Absolution God who has called you is faithful. Accept God’s love,

for through Jesus Christ our Lord, your sins are forgiven and your brokenness is embraced.

So, live by the Spirit’s transforming power, and forgive as you have been forgiven. Amen.

Gloria (to 142TiS Regent Square)

Glory be to God in heaven,

Songs of joy and praise we bring,

Thankful hearts and voices raising,

To creation’s Lord we sing:

Lord, we thank you, Lord, we bless you,

Glory be to God our King,Lamb of God,

who on your shouldersBore the load of this

world’s sin,Only Son of God the

Father,You have brought us

peace within:Lord have mercy,

Christ have mercy, now your glorious reign

begin, You, O Son of God are

holy,You we praise with one

accord;none in heav’n or earth is

like you,Only you are Christ the

LordWith the Father, and the

Spirit, ever worshipped and

adored,Edwin le Grice

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CollectO Christ for whom we search, our help when help has failed: give us courage to expose our need and ask to be made whole, that, being touched by you, we may be raised to new life in the power of your name. Amen.

2 Samuel 1.1, 17-271 After the death of Saul, when David had returned from defeating the Amalekites, David remained two days in Ziklag. 17 David intoned this lamentation over Saul and his son Jonathan. 18 (He ordered that The Song of the Bow be taught to the people of Judah; it is written in the Book of Jashar.) He said: 19 Your glory, O Israel, lies slain upon your high places! How the mighty have fallen! 20 Tell it not in Gath,proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon; or the daughters of the Philistines will rejoice,     the daughters of the uncircumcised will exult. 21 You mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew or rain

upon you, nor bounteous fields! For there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul, anointed with oil no more. 22 From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan did not turn back, nor the sword of Saul return empty. 23 Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely!     In life and in death they were not divided; they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. 24 O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you with crimson, in luxury, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel. 25 How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan lies slain upon your high places. 26 I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; greatly beloved were you to me; your love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women. 27 How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war perished!

Gradual (717TiS)Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One, give thanks because he’s

given Jesus Christ his Son.

Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One, give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ his Son.

And now let the weak say, ‘I am strong,’let the poor say, ‘I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us.And now let the weak say, ‘I am strong,’let the poor say,‘I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us.

Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One, give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ his Son.

And now let the weak say, ‘I am strong,’let the poor say,‘I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us.Give thanks, give thanks,

give thanks.Henry Smith 1952–1978

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Mark 5.21-4321 When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered round him; and he was by the lake. 22 Then one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and, when he saw him, fell at his feet 23 and begged him repeatedly, ‘My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well, and live.’ 24 So he went with him.And a large crowd followed him and pressed in on him. 25 Now there was a woman who had been suffering from haemorrhages for twelve years. 26 She had endured much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had; and she was no better, but rather grew worse. 27 She had heard about Jesus, and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, 28 for she said, ‘If I but touch his clothes, I will be made well.’ 29 Immediately her

haemorrhage stopped; and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. 30 Immediately aware that power had gone forth from him, Jesus turned about in the crowd and said, ‘Who touched my clothes?’ 31 And his disciples said to him, ‘You see the crowd pressing in on you; how can you say, “Who touched me?” ’ 32 He looked all round to see who had done it. 33 But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling, fell down before him, and told him the whole truth. 34 He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.’ 35 While he was still speaking, some people came from the leader’s house to say, ‘Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the teacher any further?’ 36 But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, ‘Do not fear, only believe.’ 37 He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. 38 When they came to the house of the leader of the synagogue, he saw a commotion, people weeping

and wailing loudly. 39 When he had entered, he said to them, ‘Why do you make a commotion and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping.’ 40 And they laughed at him. Then he put them all outside, and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him, and went in where the child was. 41 He took her by the hand and said to her, ‘Talitha cum’, which means, ‘Little girl, get up!’ 42 And immediately the girl got up and began to walk about (she was twelve years of age). At this they were overcome with amazement. 43 He strictly ordered them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat.

Sermon

PresentationThere is one Bodyand one Spirit;

there is one hope in God's call to us.

One Lord, one Faith,one Baptism,

one God and Father of all.

We welcome this child who comes to be baptised. I invite

her sponsors to present her now.

We present Halle Evelyn Caldwell to be baptised.

Will you accept the responsibilities placed upon you in bringing Halle for baptism?

I will.Are you willing to answer on her behalf ?

I am.By your own prayers and example, by your friendship and love, will you encourage her in the life and faith of the Christian community,?

I will, with God’s help.The Paschal Candle is lit.In baptism, God calls us out of darkness into his marvellous light.To follow Christ means dying to sin and rising to new life with him.

Therefore I ask:Do you reject the devil and all rebellion against God?

I reject them.Do you renounce the deceit and corruption of evil?

I renounce them.Do you repent of the sins that separate us from God and neighbour?

I repent of them.Do you turn to Christ as Saviour?

I turn to Christ.Do you submit to Christ as Lord?

I submit to Christ.Do you come to Christ, the way, the truth and the life?

I come to Christ.Sponsors are anointed with oil

Almighty God deliver you from the powers of darkness, and lead you in the light of Christ to his everlasting kingdom. Amen.

Will you each, by God’s grace, strive to live as a disciple of Christ, loving God with your whole heart, and your neighbour as yourself, until your life’s end?

I will, with God’s help.You have heard these our sisters and brothers respond to Christ. Will you support them in this calling?

We will.PrayersFor Halle Merciful God, in your infinite love you have made a new

covenant with us in your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, promising to be our God and the God of our children. Enable all who are baptised in your name to live as a covenant people.Fulfill your promises for Halle, we pray, and grant that she may grow in your faith and service until her life's end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.For ParentsHeavenly Father, we pray for Sophie & Peter give them the spirit of wisdom and love.May Halle grow up to love and reverence you and their home share in the joy of your eternal kingdom. Amen.For GodparentsGod of truth and love, we pray for Karina & Luke.Enable them to share with Halle what you have revealed to us in your holy gospel. We ask this in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Baptism party and congregation move to the Narthex.

Blessing of the WaterThe Lord be with you.

And also with you.Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

We give you thanks that at the beginning of creation your Holy Spirit moved upon the waters to bring forth light and life. With water you cleanse and replenish the earth; you nourish and sustain all living things.

Thanks be to God.We give you thanks that through the waters of the Red Sea you led your people out of slavery into freedom, and brought them through the river Jordan to new life in the land of promise.

Thanks be to God.We give you thanks for your Son Jesus Christ: for his baptism by John, for his anointing with the Holy Spirit.

Thanks be to God.We give you thanks that through the deep waters of death Jesus delivered us from

our sins and was raised to new life in triumph.

Thanks be to God.We give you thanks for the grace of the Holy Spirit who forms us in the likeness of Christ and leads us to proclaim your kingdom.

Thanks be to God.And now we give you thanks that you have called Halle Evelyn to new birth in your Church through the waters of baptism. Pour out your Holy Spirit in blessing and sanctify this water so that being baptised in it she may be made one with Christ in his death and resurrection. May she die to sin, rise to newness of life, and continue forever in Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom we give you praise and honour in the unity of the Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.

Affirmation of FaithI now ask you to affirm as yours the faith of the Church.

Do you believe in God the Father?I believe in God, the Father almighty,creator of heaven and earth.

Do you believe in God the Son?I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,born of the virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried;he descended to the dead.On the third day he rose from the dead;he ascended into heaven,and is seated at the right hand of the Father;from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic Church,the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrectionof the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

This is the faith of the Church.This is our faith: We believe in one God:

Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

BaptismHalle Evelyn, I baptise you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AmenI sign you with the sign of the cross to show that you are marked as Christ's own for ever. AmenLive as a disciple of Christ:fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith.

Confess Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection,look for his coming in glory.

God has brought you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Shine as a light in the world to the glory of God the Father.

God has called you into his Church

We therefore receive and welcome you as a member with us of the body of Christ, as a child of the one heavenly Father, and as an inheritor of the Kingdom of God.

Greeting of PeaceIn baptism, God has made us one in Christ.

His Spirit is with us.The peace of the Lord be always with you

and also with you.Offertory Hymn (413TiS)Holy Spirit, come confirm us in the truth that Christ makes known we have faith and understandingthrough your gifts alone.

Holy Spirit, come console us, come as advocate to plead, loving Spirit from the Father, grant in Christ the help we need.

Holy Spirit, come renew us, come yourself to make us live: holy, through your loving presence, holy, through the gifts you give.

Holy Spirit, come possess us, you the love of Three in One, Holy Spirit of the Father, Holy Spirit of the Son.

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Blessing of giftsBlessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have these gifts to share.Accept and use our offerings for your glory and for the service of your kingdom.

Blessed be God forever.Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation: through your goodness we have this bread to set before you, which earth has given and human hands have made.It will become for us the bread of life.

Blessed be God for ever.Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation: through your goodness we have this wine to set before you, fruit of the vine and work of human hands.It will become for us the cup of salvation.

Blessed be God for ever.Great Thanksgiving (Sung)The Lord be with you.

And also with you.Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our

thanks and praise.With all our hearts we praise you, faithful God.In the beginning, you called light to shine in darkness,you made living things to grow and flourishand you created human beings to bear your image.You chose us in love,guided us by your presenceand blessed us with your holy law.Yet we chose our own sinful ways.We broke your commandments,persecuted your prophets,forgot your wisdomand, time after time,refused to answer your call.So you spoke an eternal wordin a human voicein Jesus of Nazareth,son of Mary, Son of God.He called and people followed,leaving every other loyalty.He set them free to praise your holy name.But hatred and violence shouted Jesus down.Betrayed and abandoned and nailed to a cross,

he laid down his life for the world he loved.Then your love worked its greatest wonder in the grave.On the third day you raised him upand turned our sorrow into joy.So we praise you, holy God,with all the saints, and with angels and archangelsand your people everywhere:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

Heaven and earth are full of your glory.[Hosanna] hosanna (rept)Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. [Hosanna] hosanna (rept)Hosanna in the highest.

On the night before he died,Jesus gathered with his friendsto share a meal and wash their feet,teaching one last lesson of love.He took bread and blessed it and broke it.He gave it to them and said:

“Take this and eat it.This is my body.”

Then he took a cup of wine and blessed it.He gave it to them and said:

“Take this and drink it.This is my blood,sealing God’s promise to forgive your sins.Whenever you do this,do it in memory of me.”

As we share these holy gifts,we remember the Lord Jesusfor the love he taught us,the sacrifice he made for usand the hope he gives us.In faith we acclaim you, O Christ:

Christ has died.Christ is risen.Christ will come again.(Repeat)

And now, faithful God, send us your Spirit,to make us one body in Christas we receivethe bread of heaven and the cup of salvation,the body and the blood of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.Fill us with energy,courage and loveand send us as your messengers to the world.Now to you, most holy God,

through Christ your Son and in the Spirit’s power,we bring our worship and our songs of praise:

Blessing and honour and glory and power are yours for ever and ever. Amen.

Rejoicing in the presence of God here among us, as our Saviour taught us, so we pray,

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 sinsas 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 for ever. Amen.

Breaking the BreadAs this broken bread was once many grains, which have been gathered together and made one bread:

so may your Church be gathered from the ends

of the earth into your kingdom.

Invitation to CommunionThe gifts of God for the people of God.Draw near with faith, to feed on Christ in your hearts with thanksgiving.

Agnus Dei (sung)Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on usJesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us,Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant us peace

Communion

Post Communion Hymn (523TiS)Here, Lord we take the broken bread,And drink the wine, believingThat by your life our souls are fed,Your parting gifts receiving.

As you have given, so we would give,Ourselves for others’ healing;As you have lived, so we would liveThe father’s love revealing

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Post Communion PrayerWe thank you, God, for all the blessings of this table:for the life-giving story, the living bread and the wine of new creation.

Send us, we pray, in the strength of this meal,to tell the Good News to neighbours and strangerswith creative wordsand compassionate service,walking the way to Christ.

Notices

BlessingGod who has called you is faithful.

Go into the world with joy,forgive generously,love extravagantly,live abundantly.

And the blessing of God,the Father, the Son and the Holy Spiritbe upon you now and for ever. Amen.

DismissalGo in peace to love and serve the Lord.

In the name of Christ. Amen.

Recessional Hymn (665TiS 4.v)Jesus Christ is waiting,Waiting in the streets;No one is his neighbour,All alone he eats.Listen, Lord Jesus,I am lonely too.Make me, friend or stranger,Fit to wait on youJesus Christ is healing,Healing in the streets;Curing those who suffer,Touching those he greets.Listen, Lord Jesus,I have pity too.Let my care be active,Healing just like you.Jesus Christ is dancing,Dancing in the streets,Where each sign of hatred

He, with love, defeats.Listen, Lord Jesus,I should triumph too.On suspicion’s graveyardLet me dance with you.

Jesus Christ is calling,Calling in the streets,"Who will join my journey?I will guide their feet.”Listen, Lord Jesus,Let my fears be few.Walk one step before me;I will follow you

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