Open our eyes to see Open our ears to hear Open our life to live your calling Open us Lord, to you.

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1 Open our eyes to see Open our ears to hear Open our life to live your calling Open us Lord, to you.

2 Welcome

3 The Greeting The Lord be with you and also with you.

4 Lord of the universe, You stride among the galaxies, And view the endless train of planets Shining to infinity. Yet one tiny light, Tinged with blue, Stands out from all the rest.

5 For this was home to you The day you left your paradise. Traded your cloak of stars For a stable, Exchanged power for powerlessness, Heaven for earth, Bliss for pain. Remember us this day, And give us our daily bread, That we might have enough, And to share.

6 STAND 6 All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing Alleluia, alleluia! Thou burning sun with golden beam, thou silver moon with softer gleam: O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 1/7

7 Thou rushing wind that art so strong, ye clouds that sail in heaven along, O praise him, alleluia! Thou rising moon, in praise rejoice, ye lights of evening, find a voice: O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 2/7

8 Thou flowing water, pure and clear, make music for thy Lord to hear, alleluia, alleluia! Thou fire so masterful and bright, that givest us both warmth and light: O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 3/7

9 Dear mother earth, who day by day unfoldest blessings on our way, O praise him, alleluia! The flowers and fruits that in thee grow, let them his glory also show. O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 4/7

10 All you with mercy in your heart, forgiving others, take your part, O sing ye, alleluia! Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, praise God and on him cast your care: O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 5/7

11 And thou, most kind and gentle death, waiting to hush our latest breath, O praise him, alleluia! Thou leadest home the child of God, and Christ our Lord the way hath trod: O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 6/7

12 Let all things their Creator bless, and worship him in humbleness, O praise him, alleluia! Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three in One. O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Robert Bridges ( ) 7/7

13 Prayers of Penitence Invitation to Confession SIT God so loved the world that he gave his only Son Jesus Christ to save us from our sins, to be our advocate in heaven, and to bring us to eternal life. Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, firmly resolved to keep God s commandments and to live in love and peace with all.

14 A Confession meant for Epiphany (but with relevance to the environment & our call to care) Join in with the chorus as soon as you are able.

15 Holy God accept our confession You asked for all of our being, our thoughts and actions, our creativity and expression What do we give you?

16 We think back two millennia to when the Christ child was born What would we give the baby? What does the baby ask of us? What gifts did the baby receive?

17 Gold a gift for a king

18 And left its wounds open to infection We treat We ve your robbed creation the like earth it wasn t of its riches our home Gold a gift for a king

19 Forgive us for not unwrapping your gift to us in the right spirit Forgive us for not giving you the best of us Gold a gift for a king

20 What s the point of offering you the religious bits Gold a gift for a king

21 Kyrie eleison Lord have mercy Christe eleison Christ have mercy

22 Frankincense a gift for God

23 Worship giving God the honour that is due to him Frankincense a gift for God

24 We saw your creation as a dirty thing That we had to manufacture souls for heaven Frankincense a gift for God

25 Forgive our efforts to worship you Only when it is convenient to do so Frankincense a gift for God

26 Frankincense a gift for God

27 Forgive us when our actions make our Words of worship meaningless Frankincense a gift for God

28 Kyrie eleison Lord have mercy Christe eleison Christ have mercy

29 The smell of a cover up to hide death and decay Myrrh a gift for a mortal

30 But nothing is hidden from you Myrrh a gift for a mortal

31 Forgive us for denying the reality of pain, suffering and struggle Myrrh a gift for a mortal

32 Do we get angry and shout at God? Or do we bury our pain? Myrrh a gift for a mortal

33 Forgive us for not giving our pain and suffering to you Myrrh a gift for a mortal

34 And for not interceding for others Myrrh a gift for a mortal

35 Kyrie eleison Lord have mercy Christe eleison Christ have mercy

36 You ask for all that we are

37 your cross May we take seriously the meaning of your birth You ask for all that we are

38 Kyrie eleison Lord have mercy Christe eleison Christ have mercy

39 Absolution Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, 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.

40 Creator God, you made the goodness of the land, the riches of the sea and the rhythm of the seasons; as we thank you for your gracious providing may we cherish and respect this planet and its peoples, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Collect

41 Open our eyes to see Open our ears to hear Open our life to live your calling Open us Lord, to you. Open our eyes to see, Open our ears to hear, Open our life to live your calling, Open us Lord, to love.

42 Open our eyes to see Open our ears to hear Open our life to live your calling Open us Lord, to hope. Open our eyes to see, Open our ears to hear, Open our life to live your calling, Open us Lord, to peace.

43 Open our eyes to see Open our ears to hear Open our life to live your calling Open us Lord, to joy. Open our eyes to see, Open our ears to hear, Open our life to live your calling, Open us Lord, you.

44 SIT. Liturgy of the Word Colossians 1: At the end of the first reading the reader may say This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

45 STAND. Luke 10:25-37 When the Gospel is announced the reader says Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. Gospel Reading At the end This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

46 SIT. Sermon

47 KNEEL or SIT. Prayers of Intercession Let us pray to God our creator, who has given us the earth s goodness for our delight, and entrusted it to our care and tenderness.

48 For all who live in captivity to debt, whose lives are cramped by fear from which there is no turning except through abundant harvest; Lord, we pray: may those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy.

49 For all who depend on the earth for their daily food and fuel, whose forests are destroyed for the profit of a few; Lord, we pray: may those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy.

50 For those who labour in poverty, are oppressed by unjust laws, are prevented from speaking the truth, and long for a harvest of justice; Lord, we pray: may those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy.

51 For all who are captive to greed and waste and boredom, whose harvest joy is choked with things they do not need; Lord, we pray: may those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy. Save us from all that holds us captive, restore our vision, that our mouth may be filled with laughter and our tongue with songs of joy. Amen.

52 The Liturgy of the Sacrament The Peace STAND. Christ is our peace. He has reconciled us to God in one body by the cross. We meet in his name and share his peace. The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you. Let us offer one another a sign of peace. All exchange a sign of peace.

53 Preparation of the Table Taking of the Bread and Wine The table is prepared and bread and wine are placed upon it.

54 The Lord is here. His Spirit is with us. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give thanks and praise.

55 It is right to give you thanks and praise, O Lord, our God, sustainer of the universe, you are worthy of glory and praise.

56 At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses,

57 and this fragile earth, our island home; by your will they were created and have their being.

58 From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason and skill; you made us the stewards of creation.

59 But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turn against one another.

60 Again and again you call us to return. Through your prophets and sages you reveal your righteous law. In the fullness of time you sent your Son, born of a woman to be our saviour.

61 He was wounded for our transgressions, and bruised for our iniquities. By his death he opened to us the way of freedom and peace.

62 On the night he was betrayed, at supper with his friends he took bread, and gave you thanks; he broke it and gave it to them, saying: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me. Father, we do this in remembrance of him: his body is the bread of life.

63 At the end of supper, taking the cup of wine, he gave you thanks, and said: Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins; do this in remembrance of me. Father, we do this in remembrance of him: his blood is shed for all.

64 As we proclaim his death and celebrate his rising in glory, send your Holy Spirit that this bread and this wine may be to us the body and blood of your dear Son. As we eat and drink these holy gifts make us one in Christ, our risen Lord.

65 With your whole Church throughout the world we offer you this sacrifice of praise and lift our voice to join the eternal song of heaven: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.

66 Breaking of the Bread The president breaks the consecrated bread. We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread.

67 Giving of Communion Draw near with faith. Receive the body of our Lord Jesus Christ which he gave for you, and his blood which he shed for you. Eat and drink in remembrance that he died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

68 We receive communion. And we listen to Music Maker by Fischy Music (Chosen by Nathan who wanted to be here tonight!)

69 Prayer after Communion KNEEL or SIT. Silence is kept. God our creator, by your gift the tree of life was set at the heart of the earthly paradise, and the bread of life at the heart of your Church: may we who have been nourished at your table on earth be transformed by the glory of the Saviour s cross and enjoy the delights of eternity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

70 Father of all, we give you thanks and praise, that when we were still far off you met us in your Son and brought us home. Dying and living, he declared your love, gave us grace, and opened the gate of glory.

71 May we who share Christ s body live his risen life; we who drink his cup bring life to others; we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world. Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us, so we and all your children shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise your name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

72 STAND. The Dismissal

73 SONG 172 Fill your hearts with joy and gladness, sing and praise your God and mine! Great the Lord in love and wisdom, might and majesty divine! He who framed the starry heavens knows and names them as they shine. Fill your hearts with joy and gladness, sing and praise your God and mine! 1/4

74 Praise the Lord, his people, praise him! wounded souls his comfort know; those who fear him find his mercies, peace for pain and joy for woe; humble hearts are high exalted, human pride and power laid low. Praise the Lord, his people, praise him! wounded souls his comfort know. 2/4

75 Praise the Lord for times and seasons, cloud and sunshine, wind and rain; spring to melt the snows of winter till the waters flow again; grass upon the mountain pastures, golden valleys thick with grain. Praise the Lord for times and seasons, cloud and sunshine, wind and rain. 3/4

76 Fill your hearts with joy and gladness, peace and plenty crown your days; love his laws, declare his judgments, walk in all his words and ways; he the Lord and we his children-- praise the Lord, all people, praise! Fill your hearts with joy and gladness, peace and plenty crown your days. Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) by Hope Publishing Co. CCL Licence No: /4

77 Conclusion May God the Father, who clothes the lilies of the field and feeds the birds of the air, provide us with all we need for life in its fullness. Amen. May God the Son, who fed the five thousand and turned water into wine, feed us with his life and transform us in his love. Amen.

78 May God the Holy Spirit, who hovered over the waters of creation and formed the world from chaos, form us in the likeness of Christ and renew the face of the earth. Amen. And the blessing of God almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Be with you and remain with you always. Amen.

79 Tend the earth, care for God s good creation, and bring forth the fruits of righteousness. Go in the peace of Christ. Thanks be to God.