8:00 a.m. Solemn Eucharist, Procession & Sermon

The Church of Christ The King ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF BARBADOS

ROCK DUNDO PARK, ST. MICHAEL BB12006

Diocesan Administrator - The Rev. Canon Wayne E. Isaacs

PRIEST - IN - CHARGE: The Rev. Fr. Robert Luther C. Johnson

Website: www.christthekingbb.org or www.christthekingbb.com

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Twenty Second Sunday After Pentecost

Celebrating Our Spirituality

To experience and share God’s reconciling love

Ms Marilyn Smith Music Director/Organist

Ms Cathyann Prescod Parish Secretary

Ms Quenzel Tudor Sexton

Mrs. Sandra Yearwood-Nelson - Church Warden Mr. Wayne Hall - Church Warden Mrs. Marcelyn Belle - PCC Secretary Miss Alyssa Harewood - Assistant PCC Secretary Mr. Aidan Rogers - Synod Representative Mr. Henry Taylor - Alternate Synod Representative Mr. Clement Deane - Warden Emeritus Mr. Ronald Hewitt - Treasurer Ms. Angolyn Kirton - Assistant Treasurer Mrs. Janet Payne - Mr. Stephen Howell - Mr. Stanley Medford - Mrs. Margaret Sobers - Mrs. Karen Thompson - Dr. Jacqui Wiltshire Gay -

Please take a moment to TURN OFF all cell phones as the signal interferes with our sound system.

Thank you.

Our Head Usher for today is Miss Sabrina Howard

Worship tips and gentle reminders

When the choir is assembled in the aisle before the start of the service please follow the direction of the ushers and do not try to get to a seat by passing between members of the choir

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ORDER OF SERVICE

WELCOME

Leader: The Lord be with you

All: And also, with you

INTRODUCTION OF SERVICE:

The Leader welcomes the congregation and introduces the service.

PREPARATION

Leader: And now as we prepare for worship, let us bow our heads and hearts

before Almighty God in the words of our preparation.

1. Dearest Jesu, we are here, at thy call, thy presence owning; pleading now in holy fear that great sacrifice atoning: Word incarnate, much in wonder on this mystery deep we ponder.

2. Jesu, strong to save - the same yesterday, today, for ever – make us fear and love thy name, serving thee with best endeavour: in this life, O ne’er forsake us, but to bliss hereafter take us.

Leader: Let us Pray together the Collect for Purity: Page 101

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.

OPENING PRAYER:

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Introit Hymn: CH 741 We love the place, O God

1. We love the place, O God, wherein thine honor dwells; the joy of thine abode all earthly joy excels.

2. It is the house of prayer, wherein thy servants meet; and thou, O Lord, art there thy chosen flock to greet.

3. We love the sacred font; for there the Holy Dove to pour is ever wont his blessing from above.

4. We love thine altar, Lord; O what on earth so dear? For there in faith adored, we find thy presence near.

5. We love the word of life, the word that tells of peace, of comfort in the strife, and joys that never cease.

6. We love to sing below for mercies freely given; but O we long to know the triumph-song of heaven.

7. Lord Jesus, give us grace on earth to love thee more, in heaven to see thy face, and with thy saints adore.

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Opening Sentences: (Pentecost) Page 99

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When the Spirit comes , whom I shall send to you from the Father, even the Spirit of

truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness to me; and you also are

witnesses, because you have been with me from the beginning. John 15:26, 27

Opening Sentences: (GENERAL) Page 100

Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness; I will

sing and make music to the Lord. Psalm 27:7

I will offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call upon the Name of the Lord. I will

fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people. Psalm 116:15,16

Gracious is the Lord and righteous; our God is full of compassion. Psalm 116:4

I was glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord. Psalm 122:1

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:2

God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:24

Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth tremble before him. Psalm 96:9

Acclamation: Page 101

PRESIDENT:

Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Alleluia! Alleluia!

ALL

And blessed be His Kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Prayer of Intent Page 101

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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.

THE KYRIES

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Here may follow:

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

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:

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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.

THE COLLECT: Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost - (Proper 24B) Pg 180 BCP.

Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations:

Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere

with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who

lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

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MINISTRY OF THE WORD

1st Lesson: Job 38:1-7 Ms. Leyra Scantlebury

The Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind: ‘Who is this that darkens counsel by words

without knowledge? Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall

declare to me. ‘Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you

have understanding. Who determined its measurements—surely you know! Or who

stretched the line upon it? On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone

when the morning stars sang together and all the heavenly beings shouted for joy?

This is the word of the Lord

ALL : Thanks be to God

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Psalm 104:1-9, 25 (Congregation remain seated) Page 602 BCP

1. Hold not your tongue, O God of my praise; * for the mouth of the wicked, the mouth of the deceitful, is opened against me.

2. They speak to me with a lying tongue; * they encompass me with hateful words and fight against me without a cause.

3. Despite my love, they accuse me; * but as for me, I pray for them.

4. They repay evil for good, * and hatred for my love.

5. Set a wicked man against him, *and let an accuser stand at his right hand.

6. When he is judged, let him be found guilty, * and let his appeal be in vain.

7. Let his days be few, * and let another take his office.

8. Let his children be fatherless, * and his wife become a widow.

9. Let his children be waifs and beggars; * let them be driven from the ruins of their homes.

25 Help me, O LORD my God; * save me for your mercy's sake.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son:* and to the Holy Spirit

As it was in the beginning is now* and ever shall be, world without end Amen

2ND Lesson: Hebrews 5: 1-10 Mr.Stephen Brathwaite

Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to

God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal gently with

the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness; and because of this

he must offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does

not presume to take this honour, but takes it only when called by God, just as Aaron

was. So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed

by the one who said to him, ‘You are my Son, today I have begotten you’; as he says

also in another place, ‘You are a priest for ever, according to the order of Melchizedek.’

In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and

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tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his

reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he

suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for

all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of

Melchizedek.

This is the word of the Lord

ALL : Thanks be to God

Gradual Hymn: He who would valiant be

1. Who would valiant be 'against all disaster, let him in constancy follow the Master. There's no discouragement shall make him once relent his first avowed intent to be a pilgrim.

2. Who so beset him round with dismal stories, do but themselves confound--his strength the more is. No foes shall stay his might, though he with giants fight; he will make good his right to be a pilgrim.

. .(Last verse (3) will be sung after the Gospel)

The Gospel: Mark 10: 35-45 (congregation remain standing for the Gospel)

PRIEST: The Lord be with you

ALL: And also with you

PRIEST: The Holy Gospel according to Mark Chapter 10, beginning to read at the

35th verse

ALL: Glory to Christ our Saviour

James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, ‘Teacher,

we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.’ And he said to them, ‘What is it you

want me to do for you?’ And they said to him, ‘Grant us to sit, one at your right hand

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and one at your left, in your glory.’ But Jesus said to them, ‘You do not know what you

are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism

that I am baptized with?’ They replied, ‘We are able.’ Then Jesus said to them, ‘The cup

that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be

baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those

for whom it has been prepared.’ When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with

James and John. So Jesus called them and said to them, ‘You know that among the

Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great

ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become

great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you

must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give

his life a ransom for many.’

PRIEST : The Gospel of Christ

ALL: Praise to Christ our Lord

Gradual Hymn: He who would valiant be (Final verse)

3. Since, Lord, Thou dost defend us with Thy Spirit we know we at the end shall life inherit. Then, fancies, flee away! I'll fear not what men say, I'll labor night and day to be a pilgrim.

THE SERMON:

Reflection: Open our eyes, Lord

Open our eyes Lord,

we want to see Jesus…

To reach out and touch him,

and say that we love him.

Open our ears Lord,

and help us to listen.

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Open our eyes Lord,

we want to see Jesus

Open our hearts Lord,

we pray for your mercy…

Come into our hearts Lord,

And fill us with your love.

We’ll tell of your goodness

And always sing praises…

Oh, open our hearts Lord,

we want to show Jesus.

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The Nicene Creed 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.

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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.

The Bidding Prayer:

Intercessions: Form D Page 111 Eucharistic Minister

LEADER

Our Heavenly Father has promised through our Lord Jesus Christ to hear us when we

pray in faith. Let us therefore pray for the Church and the World, and let us thank God

for His goodness.

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Silence may be kept.

LEADER

We pray for the Church of God in every place; especially for this Diocese, our Bishop

_____________ and all the people of God.

ALL

Strengthen your Church to carry forward the work of Christ; that we and all who

confess your Name may unite in truth, live together in your love, and reveal your

glory to the world.

LEADER

We pray for our country and for all the nations of the world, especially ________; and for

all peoples in their various callings.

ALL

Direct this nation and all nations in the ways of justice and truth. Give wisdom to

all in positions of public trust and authority; that they may promote the prosperity,

godliness and peace of your people everywhere.

LEADER

We pray for our own community, for this parish, for our families, friends, and all who

live and work with us.

ALL

Give grace to all our friends and neighbours in Christ, that we may serve Him in

one another and grow together in His love.

LEADER

We pray for the poor, the sick, the unemployed, the handicapped; all who have requested

our prayers and all who seek the prayers of the Church in their time of trouble.

ALL

Give healing and strength to all who suffer in body, mind or spirit. Give them

courage and hope in their troubles and sustain all who remember and care for them.

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LEADER

We commemorate the departed, especially ___________

ALL

We commend all people to your unfailing love, that in them your will may be

fulfilled; and we rejoice at the faithful witness of your saints in every age, praying

that we may share with them in your eternal kingdom.

Silence may be kept.

LEADER

Accept these prayers, O Lord our God, for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Amen.

ALL Amen.

The Act of Penitence: 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

unrighteousness.

A period of silence shall be kept.

PRESIDENT:

Let us therefore confess our sins.

FORM A

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

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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

OR

FORM B

Most Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word,

and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not

loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves; we

have not loved ourselves as we ought. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For

the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may

delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

The Absolution: Page 123/124

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: Page 124/125

FORM A

PRESIDENT

We are the body of Christ. By the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body. and

have all been made to drink of the one Spirit.

ALL

Let us then pursue the things that make for peace and build up the common life.

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FORM B

PRESIDENT

If your are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has

something against you,

ALL

Leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother,

and then come and offer your gift.

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.

The President shall then greet the congregation.

The Peace Song: Let there be love shared among us

Let there be love shared among us, Let there be love in our eyes; May now your love sweep this nation, cause us, O Lord, to arise:

Give us a fresh understanding, of brotherly love that is real; Let there be love shared among us let there be love.

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Offertory Hymn: CH 728 Christ is made the sure foundation

PART TWO of Blessed city, heavenly Salem

1. Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone, chosen of the Lord, and precious, binding all the Church in one, holy Sion's help for ever, and her confidence alone.

2. All that dedicated city, Dearly loved of God on high, In exultant jubilation Pours perpetual melody, God the One in Three adoring In glad hymns eternally.

PART THREE

3. To this temple, where we call thee, come, O Lord of Hosts, today; with thy wonted loving kindess hear thy servants as they pray; and thy fullest benediction shed within its walls alway.

4. Here vouchsafe to all thy servants what they ask of thee to gain, what they gain from thee for ever with the blessed to retain, and hereafter in thy glory evermore with thee to reign.

(Final verse will be sung after the Offertory Prayer)

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THE EUCHARIST

The Offertory Prayer: Page 126

B

PRESIDENTAND 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.

Offertory Hymn: CH 728 (Doxology)

Laud and honour to the Father, laud and honour to the Son, laud and honour to the Spirit, ever Three, and ever One, consubstantial, co-eternal, while unending ages run.

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Sursum Corda: (The Lord be with you) Page 126/127

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 him thanks and praise.

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PRESIDENT

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Father

Almighty, everlasting God:

The Proper Preface: (PENTECOST) Page 128

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. In fulfilment of his true promise, the Holy Spirit came

down (on this day) from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead

them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the confession of one faith, and

giving to your Church the power to serve you as a royal priesthood, and to preach the

Gospel to all nations.

Sanctus: (Holy, Holy, Holy) Page 131

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:

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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

The Eucharistic Prayer E Page 142

PRESIDENT

Sovereign Lord and Father,

To you be glory and praise for ever.

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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

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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. N-

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.

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The Lord’s Prayer: Page 144

PRESIDENT

As our Saviour has taught us, so we pray:

ALL

Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your Name,

your kingdom come,

your will be done,

on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those

who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial

and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power,

and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread: Page 145

PRESIDENT

We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.

ALL

Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread.

The Agnus Dei: (Lamb of God) Page 147

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world:

have mercy on us.

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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.

Invitation to Communion: Page 145/146

Form A

PRESIDENT

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 us, 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.

PRESIDENT

The Gifts of God for the People of God.

ALL

Our souls will feast and be satisfied, and we will sing glad songs of praise to Him.

THE ADMINISTRATION OF COMMUNION:

During the singing of the Communion Hymns, we invite to the Lord’s Table all those

persons who are communicant members in this church and in their respective churches.

“Please remember to place your arms across your chest if you are taking communion by

intinction, that is, by the Priest dipping the bread into the wine.”

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Communion Hymn: CH 538 O thou who camest from above

1. THOU Who camest from above The fire celestial to impart, Kindle a flame of sacred love On the mean altar of my heart.

2. There let it for Thy glory burn With inextinguishable blaze, And trembling to its source return In humble prayer, and fervent praise.

3. Jesus, confirm my heart’s desire To work, and speak, and think for Thee; Still let me guard the holy fire And still stir up the gift in me.

4. Still let me prove Thy perfect will, My acts of faith and love repeat; Till death Thy endless mercies seal,

And make the sacrifice complete

Communion Hymn 293 Spirit of God descend upon my heart

1. Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;

draw it from earth; through all its pulses move;

stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art,

and make me love thee as I ought to love.

2. I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies, no sudden rending of the veil of clay, no angel visitant, no opening skies; but take the dimness of my soul away.

3. Teach me to feel that thou art always nigh; teach me the struggles of the soul to bear, to check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh; teach me the patience of unanswered prayer.

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4. Teach me to love thee as thine angels love. One holy passion filling all my frame; the kindling of the heaven-descended dove, my heart an altar, and thy love the flame.

Communion Hymn 119 Lord Jesus think on me

1. Lord Jesus, think on me, and purge away my sin; from earthborn passions set me free, and make me pure within.

2. Lord Jesus, think on me, with many a care opprest; let me thy loving servant be, and taste thy promised rest.

3. Lord Jesus, think on me, nor let me go astray; through darkness and perplexity point thou the heavenly way.

4. Lord Jesus, think on me, that, when the flood is past, I may the eternal brightness see, and share thy joy at last.

Communion Hymn CH 281 Lord God the Holy Ghost

1. Lord God the Holy Ghost, in this accepted hour, as on the day of Pentecost, descend in all thy power.

2. We meet with one accord in our appointed place,

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and wait the promise of our Lord, the Spirit of all grace.

3. Like mighty rushing wind upon the waves beneath, move with one impulse every mind, one soul, one feeling, breathe:

4. The young, the old inspire with wisdom from above; and give us hearts and tongues of fire, to pray and praise and love.

5. Spirit of light, explore, and chase our gloom away, with luster shining more and more unto the perfect day.

6. Spirit of truth, be thou in life and death our Guide; O Spirit of adoption, now may we be sanctified.

During the singing of the next hymn, all children who are not confirmed are invited to the

Altar for a Blessing.

Hymn for the Blessing & Recommitment: CH 664 Loving Shepherd of thy sheep

1. Loving Shepherd of thy sheep, keep thy lamb, in safety keep; nothing can thy power withstand, none can pluck me from thy hand.

2. Loving Saviour, thou didst give thine own life that we might live, and the hands outstretched to bless bear the cruel nails’ impress.

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3. I would praise thee every day, gladly all thy will obey, like thy blessèd ones above happy in thy precious love.

4. Loving Shepherd, ever near, teach thy Lamb thy voice to hear, suffer not my steps to stray from the straight and narrow way.

5. Where thou leadest I would go, walking in thy steps below, till before my Father’s throne I shall know as I am known.

Post Communion Prayer: Page 147/148

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Almighty Father,

we thank you for feeding us

with the Body and Blood

of your Son Jesus Christ.

May we who share His Body

live His risen life;

we who drink His cup bring life to others;

we upon whom your Spirit shines give light to the world.

Help us to continue in faithful witness to your Word,

so we and all your children shall be free,

and the whole earth live to praise your Name,

through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Or

Eternal God and Heavenly Father,

we thank you for feeding us

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with the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ.

Send us now into the world in peace,

and grant us strength and courage

to love and serve you and our fellow men

with gladness and singleness of heart,

through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Or

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 Savior 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 for ever. Amen

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Pentecost

The spirit of truth lead you into all truth, give you grace to confess that Jesus Christ is

Lord, and to proclaim the word and works of God; and the blessing ...

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....of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain

with you always.

ALL Amen.

Additional Notices and Announcements:

Hymn of Eucharistic Thanksgiving: CH 373 O for a thousand tongues to sing

1. O for a thousand tongues to sing my dear Redeemer’s praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace!

2. Jesus! The name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease; ‘tis music in the sinner’s ears, ‘tis life and health and peace.

3. He speaks; and, listening to his voice, new life the dead receive, the mournful broken hearts rejoice, the humble poor believe.

4. Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb, your loosened tongues employ; ye blind, behold your Saviour come; and leap, ye lame, for joy!

5. My gracious master and my God, assist me to proclaim and spread through all the earth abroad the honours of thy name.

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.DISMISSAL:

Leader: The Lord be with you

All: And also with you.

Leader: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord

All In the name of Christ our Saviour

BENEDICTION God be in my head

God be in my head, and in my understanding;

God be in my eyes, and in my looking;

God be in my mouth, and in my speaking;

God be in my heart, and in my thinking;

God be at my end, and at my departing.

If you were blessed and enjoyed our service

Tell and bring others

Help them experience God’s reconciling

Love for themselves and then share it with others.

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What is prayer?

Has this question ever crossed your mind? Is it the words that we say or the mere act of saying the words? The Concise Oxford English Dictionary defines prayer as “a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity.” I have also heard that prayer is the language used to communicate with God. These are certainly very good descriptions. However, I would like to suggest that prayer is also a state of being.

Prayer is a place of absolute obedience, where we submit to the will of God. Prayer is a place where we abandon all our human pride, adopt humility and recognise that we are totally dependent on God. It is no coincidence that the one of first things in the Lord’s Prayer is the acknowledgement that God’s will is supreme.

Around the Diocese

Feast of Title

The Church of All Souls will be observing their Feast of Title from Sunday,

October 28 to November 4, 2018. The theme is “Walk in the Light”.

Annual Luncheon

You are invited to join the Rector and members of the St. Patrick Church on

Sunday, 4th November, 2018 as they host their Annual Family Luncheon, at

the Ivan Harewood Centre, Christ Church Parish Church, 12:30 p.m. to 4

p.m.

Tickets: Adults - $60 and Children - $30.

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We rejoice with and pray God’s blessings on:

Mrs. Leila Hewitt Sun Oct 21

Ms. Kaye Gibson Sun Oct 21

Ms. O’Neta Springer Mon Oct 22

Mrs. Caseline Gumbs Tues Oct 23

Miss Juliette Clarke Wed Oct 24

Mr. Roosevelt Brome Fri Oct 26

Mrs. Irma Sumner Sat Oct 27

Mr. Antonio Rudder & Mrs. Veronica Rudder Sun Oct 21 (46 yrs)

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OUR PRAYER LIST

PLEASE REMEMBER AND PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE TRAVELLING.

PLEASE REMEMBER AND PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN HOSPITAL:

PLEASE REMEMBER AND PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE RECUPERATING:

Odette Walcott-Hoyte

PLEASE REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE REQUESTED THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH:

Stanley Medford, Monica Downes, Joyce Fitt, Canon Laurence Small

Elsie Clarke, Vincent Callendar, Coral Yearwood, Edlin Chandler,

Joyce Clarke, Esther Hurley, Alexis Alleyne, Margo Hamblin,

Ventris Gooding, Yolanda Franklyn, Bernard Sealey, Jimmy Adams,

Norma Douglas Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester Jones, Henderson Hinds,

Seibert Scantlebury, Lorna Thompson Margo Hamblin

PLEASE REMEMBER AND PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK & SHUT-IN:

Ometa Allamby Erma Babb, Grafton & Doreen Brathwaite,

Marjorie McCollin Marge Walke, Isolene Mason, Agnes Mars,

Anita Skeete Eric Best, Maureen Workman Patricia Lorde (Snr)

Carmen Shepherd,

PLEASE REMEMBER AND PRAY FOR THOSE WHO GRIEVE:

Hyacinth Small and Family on the death of The Rev. Canon Laurence Small

We remember all those who have died. May the Almighty God, who gave them

life, take them back to himself and grant them eternal peace. SPECIAL PRAYERS

O God merciful and compassionate, who art always ready to hear the prayers of those who put their trust in you,

Graciously attend to us who call upon you, And grant us your help in this our time of need,

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

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CALENDER FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

MONDAY 22nd

October

Priest’s Sabbath

6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Children’s Breakfast Programme.

TUESDAY 23rd

October

6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Children’s Breakfast Programme..

7:30 p.m. Anglican Studies

WEDNESDAY 24th

October

6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Children’s Breakfast Programme.

12:05 p.m. - Midweek Mass

THURSDAY 25 th

October

6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Children’s Breakfast Programme.

6:00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal

FRIDAY 26 th

October

6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Children’s Breakfast Programme.

4:30 p.m. - Friday School

7:30 p.m. - Youth Group

SATURDAY 27 th

October

3:00 p.m. - Reading Club

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NEXT SUNDAY, 28th

October, 2018

TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PROPER 25B

8:00 a.m. Sung Eucharist & Sermon

10:30 a.m. Sunday School

READINGS:

Jeremiah 31: 7-9

Psalm 126

Hebrews 7: 23-28

Gospel: Mark 10: 46-52

A Word of Encouragement

When I admire the wonders of a sunset, or the beauty of the

moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.

Mahatma Gandhi

LOOKING AHEAD

OCTOBER 2018

Tuesday 30rd

7:30 p.m. Anglican Studies

TOPIC "Jesus and the seven women"

LEADER Rev. Dr. Sonia Hinds

Wednesday 31st 12:05 Midweek Mass

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Coming up

The Church of Christ The King Choir

in CONCERT

Featuring

Royal Barbados Police Band

St. Patrick’s Youth Chorale,

Aisha Butcher

Sunday

December 2, 2018 Time: 5:00 p.m.

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