7 August am Pentecost 12 Holy Communion

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1 7 August am Pentecost 12 Holy Communion Led by Rev. Ken Day

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3 SOME HELPFUL NOTES FOR YOU ABOUT THE WAY THIS WORSHIP SERVICE FLOWS: CHILDREN are welcome here. If you have a pram, there are aisles beside the walls where you can park your pram, if that helps. Also, there is more pram space at the back of the church where there is a wider gap. Children do not disturb us, and we are very happy for you to explain to your children what is happening during the service. We stand to sing. In the Order of Service it will say other places WHERE WE STAND UP, if you are able. HYMNS are numbered and found in the red hymn book Together in Song, or printed in the Order of Service. If the LORD S SUPPER (communion) is being celebrated, (there will be a white cloth on the communion table) everyone of every age and background is welcome to share in the supper with us. We serve bread (and gluten free bread is available if you indicate to the server) and grape juice. TEXT IN BOLD is to be said by the congregation. It is the tradition at St Stephen s to refrain from talking during the PRELUDE and POSTLUDE as these form part of our worship. After the service has concluded, you are most welcome to join us downstairs in the hall for MORNING TEA. Please use the stairs at each end of the vestibule. TOILETS are located downstairs below the vestibule. changing table is located in the women s toilet area. A baby For those with IMPAIRED HEARING a hearing loop is available in the church. Please switch your hearing aid to the T position.!3

4 The Gathering of the People of God Organ Prelude O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee Dale Wood ( ) Call to Worship Processional Hymn 431 Thanks to God whose Word was spoken (Regent Square) Prayers of Confession Let us make our confession: O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you. And I detest my sins, not because of loss of heaven or pains of hell, but, because by my actions against my neighbour and against myself, I disappointed you, my God, who is all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to amend my life. We remain seated to sing the Kyrie!4

5 Declaration of Forgiveness The God of all mercy, through the death and resurrection of his Son, our Lord. Jesus Christ, has reconciled the world to himself and sent the Holy Spirit among us for the forgiveness of sins. Receive God s pardon and peace. Our sins are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Let us stand to sing the Gloria.!5

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7 Please be seated: Welcome Ministry and mission news, celebrations and pastoral prayer. Passing of the Peace The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Collect for Pentecost 12 The Service of the Word Listen for the Word of God to you: Our Gospel Reading is from Luke 12: (35-40 in anthem) 21 So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich towards God. 22 He said to his disciples, Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. 23 For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds! 25 And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life? 26 If then you are not able to do so small a thing as that, why do you worry about the rest? 27 Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. 28 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how!7

8 much more will he clothe you you of little faith! 29 And do not keep striving for what you are to eat and what you are to drink, and do not keep worrying. 30 For it is the nations of the world that strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31 Instead, strive for his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. 32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Anthem Sleepers, Wake! Text: Chorale Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme Music: Felix Mendelssohn ( ) [based on Luke 12: 35-40] Sleepers, wake! a voice is calling, it is the watchman on the walls: Thou City of Jerusalem! For lo! the Bridegroom comes! Arise, and take your lamps! Hallelujah! Awake! His kingdom is at hand! Go forth to meet your Lord!!8

9 A reading from the Christian scriptures: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. 8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to set out for a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; and he set out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he stayed for a time in the land he had been promised, as in a foreign land, living in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10 For he looked forward to the city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. 11 By faith he received power of procreation, even though he was too old and Sarah herself was barren because he considered him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore from one person, and this one as good as dead, descendants were born, as many as the stars of heaven and as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore. 13 All of these died in faith without having received the promises, but from a distance they saw and greeted them. They confessed that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth, 14 for people who speak in this way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. 15 If they had been thinking of the land that they had left behind, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; indeed, he has prepared a city for them. In this is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.!9

10 Prayers of the People Let us 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. 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. Offering Hymn All my hope on God is founded (Michael) Sermon Let us stand and affirm our faith:!10

11 Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and 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, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped & glorified, who 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.!11

12 Communion Hymn 538 The Lord s Supper... Feed us now, Bread of life (Kraehe) Invitation to the Lord s Table Great Prayer of Thanksgiving 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. The prayer continues and so we praise you with the faithful of every time and place, joining with choirs of angels and the whole creation in the eternal hymn: We stand to sing the Sanctus!12

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14 ! As we remember all Jesus did and taught, as we celebrate the wonder of Jesus resurrection, we sing of that mystery we call faith: Inviting the Holy Spirit to bring us to true communion with God though Jesus Christ.... and by the Spirit who dwells is us, we worship you in joyful song: Please be seated!14

15 Distribution of the bread and (non-alcoholic) wine May the body and blood of Christ keep you in eternal life. Communion will be served to you by the elders, where you are seated. Please eat the bread and drink the wine when you choose, or wait until everyone is served, and then partake. Communion Aria (during the distribution) Vergin, tutto amor Bass soloist: Geoffrey Carman Music: Francesco Durante ( ) Words: unknown, possibly Lorenzo Pagans Vergin, tutto amor, o madre di bontade, o madre pia, ascolta, dolce Maria la voce del peccator. Il pianto suo ti muova, giungano a te i suoi lamenti, suo duol, suoi tristi accenti; senti pietoso quel tuo cor. O madre di bontade, Vergin, tutto amor. Virgin, all made of love, mother of goodness, pious mother hark, sweet Mary, the sinner's voice. May his cry move you, may to you come his laments, his sorrow, his sad words; may you feel pity in your heart. Oh, mother of goodness, all made of love. Prayer after Communion!15

16 The Sending Forth of the People of God Hymn... Sing we the King who is coming to reign (Glory Song) 1 Sing we the King who is coming to reign, Glory to Jesus, the Lamb that was slain; Life and salvation His empire shall bring, Joy to the nations when Jesus is King. Refrain Come let us sing: Praise to our King, Jesus our King, Jesus our King: This is our song, who to Jesus belong: Glory to Jesus, to Jesus our King. 2 All men shall dwell in His marvellous light, Races long severed His love shall unite, Justice and truth from His sceptre shall spring, Wrong shall be ended when Jesus is King. Refrain!16

17 3 All shall be well in His kingdom of peace, Freedom shall flourish and wisdom increase, Foe shall be friend when His triumph we sing, Sword shall be sickle when Jesus is King. Refrain 4 Souls shall be saved from the burden of sin, Doubt shall not darken His witness within, Hell has no terrors, and death has no sting; Love is victorious when Jesus is King. Refrain 5 Kingdom of Christ, for thy coming we pray, Hasten, O Father, the dawn of the day When this new song Thy creation shall sing, Satan is vanquished and Jesus is King. Refrain Charles S Horne Blessing and remain with you always. Amen. Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ.!17

18 Sung Amen Organ Postlude Prelude in Classic Style Gordon Young ( ) Adapted from Uniting in Worship 2 (2005) Bible Readings taken from the New Revised Standard Version (1989)!18