A Service of Celebration 150 years Thames Hospital Saint George the Martyr Anglican Church Sunday 4th November 2018 PLEASE TAKE ME 1
Ministry Team Sermon: The Rev d Julian Perkins Intercessions: The Rev d Lillian Barrett Liturgist: The Rev d Brendon Wilkinson / The Rev d Joan Fanshawe Welcome Team: Denise Norris, Winnie Sheehan Readers: The Rev d Catherine Mackereth, The Rev d Brenda Deed, The Rev d Arthur Mead Music: John and Lynne Mounsey Server: Kate Sayer Chalice Bearers: Kate Sayer, The Rev d Joan Fanshawe, The Rev Jim Neilson, The Rev d Lillian Barrett Paten: The Rev d Julian Perkins, The Rev d David Cooper, The Rev d Brenda Deed, The Rev d Catherine Mackereth Welcome: Matua Toko Te Aho The Church s one foundation Is Jesus Christ, her Lord; She is His new creation By water and the word; From heaven He came and sought her To be His holy bride, With His own blood He bought her, And for her life He died. Elect from every nation, Yet one o er all the earth, Her charter of salvation One Lord, one faith, one birth; One holy name she blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses With every grace endued. Opening Hymn: The Church s One Foundation Mid toil, and tribulation, And tumult of her war, She waits the consummation Of peace forever more; Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blessed, And the great church victorious Shall be the church at rest. Yet she on earth hath union With God the Three in One, And mystic sweet communion With those whose rest is won: O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we, Like them, the meek and lowly, On high may dwell with Thee. Though with a scornful wonder Men see her sore oppressed, By schisms rent asunder, By heresies distressed, Yet saints their watch are keeping, Their cry goes up, How long? And soon the night of weeping Shall be the morn of song. Samuel John Stone AM 170 2
Eucharistic Liturgy The Rev d Brendon Wilkinson E te whānau a te Karaiti, welcome to this holy table; welcome to you, for we are Christ s body, Christ s work in the world. Welcome to you whose baptism makes you salt of the earth and light to the world. Rejoice and be glad. Praise God who gives us forgiveness and hope. Amen. Christ is our light, the joy of our salvation. Praise and glory to Christ, God s new beginning for humanity making ritual water gospel wine, cleansing all our worship. Love and loyalty to Christ, who gives us the gospel. Praise to Christ who calls us to holiness. Song of Praise The Rev d Joan Fanshawe Christ is the good shepherd who knows and cares for every one of the sheep in different folds. In Christ there is neither Jew nor Gentile; in Christ there is no discrimination of gender, class or race. In Christ the poor are blessed, the simple receive truth hidden from the wise. Alleluia! God of justice and compassion, you give us a work to do and a baptism of suffering and resurrection. From you comes power to give to others the care we have ourselves received so that we, and all who love your world, may live in harmony and trust. 3
Forgiveness please be seated We come seeking forgiveness for all we have failed to be and do as members of Christ s body. Silence In God there is forgiveness. Loving and all-seeing God, forgive us where we have failed to support one another and to be what we claim to be. Forgive us where we have failed to serve you; and where our thoughts and actions have been contrary to yours we ask your pardon. The Rev d Julian Perkins God forgives us; be at peace. Silence Rejoice and be glad, for Christ is resurrection, reconciliation for all the human race. We shall all be one in Christ, one in our life together. Praise to God who has created us, praise to God who has accepted us, praise to God who sends us into the world. The Sentence of the Day Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. You shall love your neighbour as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these. Mark 12:29-31 A Collect of the Day Jesus Christ, you have taught us that what we do to each other, we do to you; make us quick to help and slow to hurt, knowing that in our neighbour it is you who receive our love or our neglect. Hear this prayer for your name s sake. Amen 4
Scripture Readings: First Reading: Ruth 1:1-18 The Rev d Catherine Mackereth Psalm : 146 1 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul! 2 I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long. 3 Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals, in whom there is no help. 4 When their breath departs, they return to the earth; on that very day their plans perish. 5 Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD their God, 6 who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps faith forever; 7 who executes justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free; 8 the LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down; the LORD loves the righteous. 9 The LORD watches over the strangers; he upholds the orphan and the widow, but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin. 10 10 The LORD will reign forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the LORD! 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 Second Reading: Heb 9:11-14 The Rev d Brenda Deed 5
Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God! He, whose Word cannot be broken, Formed thee for His own abode; On the Rock of Ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation s walls surrounded, Thou mayst smile at all thy foes. See, the streams of living waters, Springing from eternal love, Well supply thy sons and daughters, And all fear of want remove: Who can faint while such a river Ever flows their thirst t assuage? Grace which, like the Lord, the giver, Never fails from age to age? Round each habitation hov ring, See the cloud and fire appear, For a glory and a cov ring, Showing that the Lord is near; Thus deriving from our banner Light by night and shade by day, Safe they feed upon the manna Which He gives them when they pray. Saviour, if of Zion s city I through grace a member am, Let the world decide or pity, I will glory in Thy name. Fading is the worldling s pleasure, All his boasted pomp and show; Solid joys and lasting treasure None but Zion s children know. Gospel: Mark 12:28-34 The Rev d Arthur Mead Sermon: The Rev d Julian Offertory Hymn: Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken 6
Intercessions (The Rev d Lillian Barrett) Blessed are you eternal God, to be praised and glorified for ever. Heavenly Father, hear us as we pray for the unity of the Church. May we all be one that the world may believe. Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you, that the life of Christ may be revealed in us. We remember those who have died. Father, into your hands we commend them. (Remembering N) We praise you for all your saints who have entered your eternal glory. May we also come to share your heavenly kingdom. Have compassion on those who suffer from sickness, grief or trouble. In your presence may they find strength. Look with your kindness on our homes and families. Grant that your love may grow in our hearts. Make us alive to the needs of our community. Help us to share one another s joys and burdens. Inspire and lead those who hold authority in the nations of the world. Guide us and all people in the way of justice and peace. Strengthen all who minister in Christ s name. Give us courage to proclaim your Gospel. We pray in silence for our own needs... Praise to you, abundant God, for when we ask, you give; when we seek, you show the way. When we knock, you answer. Praise to you for your unfailing grace. Make us now your faithful people. Amen 7
The Peace The Rev d Julian Perkins Blessed be Christ the Prince of Peace who breaks down the walls that divide. The peace of God be always with you. Praise to Christ who unites us in peace. Gradual Hymn: Thou Whose Mighty Word 1 Thou, whose almighty word chaos and darkness heard, and took their flight; hear us, we humbly pray, and where the Gospel-day sheds not its glorious ray, let there be light. 2 Thou, who didst come to bring on thy redeeming wing healing and sight, health to the sick in mind sight to the inly blind, O now to all mankind Let there be light. 3 Spirit of truth and love, life-giving, holy Dove, speed forth thy flight; move on the water s face, bearing the lamp of grace, and in earth s darkest place let there be light. 4 Holy and blessed Three, glorious Trinity, Wisdom, Love, Might; boundless as ocean s tide rolling in fullest pride, through the earth far and wide let there be light. John Newton 8
The Great Thanksgiving Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Lift your hearts to heaven where Christ in glory reigns. Let us give thanks to God. It is right to offer thanks and praise. It is the joy of our salvation, God of the universe, to give you thanks through Jesus Christ. You said, Let there be light ; there was light. Your light shines on in our darkness. For you the earth has brought forth life in all its forms. You have created us to hear your Word, to do your will and to be fulfilled in your love. It is right to thank you. You sent your Son to be for us the way we need to follow and the truth we need to know. You sent your Son to give his life to release us from our sin. His cross has taken our guilt away. You send your Holy Spirit to strengthen and to guide, to warn and to revive your Church. Therefore, with all your witnesses who surround us on every side, countless as heaven s stars, we praise you for our creation and our calling, with loving and with joyful hearts: 9
Holy God, holy and merciful, holy and just, glory and goodness come from you. Glory to you most high and gracious God. Please sit. The Rev d Brendon Wilkinson Blessed are you, most holy, in your Son, who washed his disciples feet. I am among you, he said, as one who serves. On that night before he died he took bread and gave you thanks. He broke it, gave it to his disciples, and said: Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you; do this to remember me. After supper, he took the cup, and gave you thanks. He gave it to them and said: Drink this. It is my blood of the new covenant, shed for you, shed for all, to forgive sin; do this to remember me. Therefore with this bread and wine we recall your goodness to us. God of the past and present, we your people remember your Son. We thank you for his cross and rising again, we take courage from his ascension; we look for his coming in glory and in him we give ourselves to you. Send your Holy Spirit, that we who receive Christ s body may indeed be the body of Christ, and we who share his cup draw strength from the one true vine. Called to follow Christ, help us to reconcile and unite. Called to suffer, give us hope in our calling. 10
E te Atua tapu rawa, mahi tohu, tino tapu, tino tika, nōu te korōria, nōu te purotu. Korōria ki a koe, e te Atua, te Runga rawa, te Atua mahaki. E noho. E te tino Tapu, ka whakapaingia koe, i roto i tāu Tama i tuohu nei ki te horoi i ngā wae o āna ākonga, te tohu o te kaimahi tūturu. I te pō i mua i tōna matenga ka tango ia i te taro ka tuku whakawhetai ki a koe. Ka whawhati, ka hoatu ki āna ākonga, ā ka mea: Tangohia, kainga, ko tōku tinana tēnei ka hoatu nei mō koutou meinga tēnei hei whakamahara ki ahau. Ka mutu te hapa, ka mau ia i te kapu, ka tuku whakawhetai ki a koe, ka hoatu ki a rātou, ā, ka mea: Inumia tēnei, ko ōku toto o te Kawenata hou i whakahekea mōu, mō te katoa, hei murunga hara, meinga tēnei hei whakamahara ki ahau. Nō reira mā tēnei taro me tēnei wāina ka maumahara mātou ki āu painga ki a mātou. Te Atua o ngā wā katoa, e maumahara ana mātou ki tāu Tama. Ka whakawhetai mātou, mō tōna rīpekatanga, me tōna aranga mai. Ka whakamanamana mātou mō tōna whakareanga. Ka tūmanako ki tōna haerenga mai i runga i te korōria, I roto i a ia, ka mau tonu mātou ki a koe. Whakahangia iho tōu Wairua Tapu, Meatia tēnei taro, ko te tinana tonu, tēnei waina, ko ngā toto tonu o te Karaiti. Kia tūhono ki tōna tinana, Kia ū ai mātou ki roto i te aka pono. Ka aru mātou i a te Karaiti, Tui, tui, tuituia mātou. Tuia ki te mamae. 11
For you, the heavenly one, make all things new; you are the beginning and the end, the last and the first. Praise, glory and love be yours, this and every day, from us and all people, here and everywhere. Amen. As Christ teaches us 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 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 priest breaks the bread in silence and then says Christ s body was broken for us on the cross. Christ is the bread of life. His blood was shed for our forgiveness Christ is risen from the dead. The Invitation Come God s people, come to receive Christ s heavenly food. Prayer After Communion Blessed be God who calls us together. Praise to God who makes us one people. Blessed be God who has forgiven our sin. Praise to God who gives hope and freedom. Blessed be God whose Word is proclaimed. Praise to God who is revealed as love. Blessed be God who alone has called us. Therefore we offer all that we are and all that we shall become. Accept, O God, our sacrifice of praise Amen. Accept our thanks for all you have done. Our hands were empty, and you filled them. 12
Blessing: The Rev d Brendon Wilkinson Closing Hymn: Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer 1 Guide me, O thou great Reedemer, Pilgrims through this barren land; I am weak, but Thou art mighty, Hold me with Thy powerful hand: Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven, Feed me now and ever more, Feed me now and ever more. 2 Open Thou the crystal fountain Whence the healing stream doth flow; Let the fiery, cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through: Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer, Be Thou still my strength and shield, Be Thou still my strength and shield. 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside. Death of death, and hell s destruction, Land me safe on Canaan s side: Songs of praises, songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee, I will ever give to Thee. WIlliam Williams. Tr. Peter Williams. AM 214 The Dismissal of the Community Go now to love and serve the Lord, Go in peace. Amen. We go in the name of Christ. 13
SAINT GEORGES ANGLICAN CHURCH PRESENTS Our 2018 Parish Gala will be here sooner than you think! Saturday 24th November is the day - please mark it in your diary and begin collecting items for the many stalls we plan, which will feature collectibles, white elephant items (including small home appliances in good working order), books, toys, Christmas ornaments, plants and more! We're also going to have a clothing section which will include vintage and designer items as well as new/as new and current fashions - please ensure these items are in pristine condition and ideally on hangars. If you have large items, or several boxes of items to contribute and want to remove them now, we have storage facilities available. Please contact Denise or Kate or Sue to arrange this, or leave your name and contact details with Sharon in the office and she will pass on the information. Thanks so much! 14
Please join us for refreshments in the Parish Hall following this Service 15
Prayer Needs Someone will be available at the rear of the chapel by the candle during communion if you wish to receive prayer for yourself, family or others. Please pray for comfort for Diana Cox and family in the sad loss of their dear husband and father Bob; for Ken Hayhurst, Betty McCarthy, Diana Brokenshire, Rev d Arthur Mead, and for other parishioners who cannot be with us today. Parish Community News GALA 24th November 8am-2pm Saint George Annual General Meeting: Sunday 25th November following the morning service This week 4th November - 11th November Wed: 9:30-12pm Selwyn Group, Hall. MT/Hostess Thurs: 10am Holy Com. (1662), St George Chapel Office Open: Tues, Wed, Fri - 9am - 1 pm Sun: 9:30am service at St George NZ Eucharist Sunday 11th Nov First Reading: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 Lyn Wilson Psalm: 127 Second Reading/The Epistle: Heb 9:24-28 George Haffenden Third Reading/The Gospel: Mark 12:38-44 Beth Philip Presider: The Rev d Brenda Deed Preacher: Pip Harry Intercessor/Prayer: Dorothy McRoberts Liturgist: The Rev d Brendon Wilkinson Morning Tea: Denise Norris Music Ministry/organist: Finlay Clements Welcome Team: Christina Philip, Kate Jones, Leslie Vicar: The Rev d Brendon Wilkinson Assistant Priest: The Rev d Brenda Deed Vicar s Warden: Kate Jones People s Warden: Paul Jennings Office Administrator: Sharon Cordery Ph: (07) 868 6267 Mob: 021 556 710 Email: vicar@thamesanglicanchurch.co.nz Office: info@thamesanglicanchurch.co.nz Website: http://www.thamesanglicanchurch.co.nz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thames.anglican.1 Evacuation Procedure- In the event of a fire, listen to the presiding team and welcomers; leave by nearest, safest exit and assemble on the lawn in front of Hospital and wait for the all clear * NOTE THE EXIT NEAREST YOUR SEAT * * Toilets are in the hall * 16