Diocese of Southwark Festival Eucharist Saturday, 21 st April 2018, 11.30 am Southwark Cathedral Theme: In Mary Sumner s Footsteps President: The Revd Canon Gilly Myers, Precentor Deacon and Preacher: The Revd Esther Foss, Mothers Union Diocesan Chaplain The congregation is asked to be seated by 11.15 am The Southwark Mothers Union Choir will sing from 11.15 am If you need a gluten-free wafer, please inform a steward before the service.
THE GATHERING The Welcome The Revd Canon Gilly Myers, Precentor Please stand for the hymn Processional Hymn To God be the glory! Great things he has done; so loved he the world that he gave us his Son who yielded his life an atonement for sin, and opened the life-gate that all may go in. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord! let the earth hear his voice; praise the Lord, praise the Lord! let the people rejoice: O come to the Father through Jesus the Son and give him the glory; great things he has done. O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood! To every believer the promise of God: the vilest offender who truly believes, that moment from Jesus a pardon receives. Praise the Lord!... Great things he has taught us, great things he has done, and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son: but purer and higher and greater will be our wonder, our gladness, when Jesus we see! Praise the Lord!... Francis J. van Alstyne Tune: To God be the Glory. The Gathering President We meet in the name of God Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 2
President The Lord be with you and also with you. President Heavenly Father, we rejoice with thanks for all those who have mothered us in our lives. In a world that is broken and in need of your motherly love, please use us to aid others as you do us in providing comfort, nurture, protection and support. We ask that you grow us as carers to those who need us, so that we might celebrate your goodness together even through our own brokenness. Amen. Please sit or kneel Prayers of Penitence Deacon Christ has no body now on earth but ours, no hands but ours, no feet but ours; ours are the eyes through which to look at Christ s compassion to the world, ours are the feet with which he is to go about doing good, and ours are the hands with which he is to bless us now. Let us confess that we have failed to listen to the call of Christ upon our lives. (A moment of silence is kept.) Deacon We have failed to nurture the needy, Lord, have mercy. We have failed to make space in our lives for the broken-hearted. Christ, have mercy. We struggle to forgive those who have withheld their love from us. Lord, have mercy. 3
President May God who so loved the world so much that he sent his Son to be our Saviour forgive us our sins and make us holy to serve him in the world, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. MULOA: Mothers Union Listening, Observing, Acting a presentation by Cynthia Smith, Diocesan President and Althea Smith, Woolwich Representative Trustee. The Collect President Faithful and loving God, who called Mary Sumner to strive for the renewal of family life: give us the gift of your Holy Spirit, that through word, prayer and deed your family may be strengthened and your people served. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Please stand Peruvian Gloria Choir Glory to God, glory to God, glory in the highest! Glory to God, glory to God, glory in the highest! To God be glory for ever! To God be glory for ever! eluia, amen. eluia, amen. (x3) Glory to God, glory to God, glory to Christ Jesus! Glory to God, glory to God, glory to Christ Jesus! Glory to God, glory to God, glory Holy Spirit! Glory to God, glory to God, glory Holy Spirit! Words & music: traditional Sent by the Lord, Wild Goose Publications 4
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The Reading Micah 6: 6-8 Read by Gill Mason, Reigate Representative Trustee Please sit With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt-offerings, with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with tens of thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. For the word of the Lord thanks be to God. Please stand Gradual Hymn There is a Redeemer, Jesus, God s own Son, precious Lamb of God Messiah, Holy One. Refrain: Thank you, O my Father, for giving us your Son, and leaving your Spirit till the work on earth is done. 5
Jesus, my Redeemer, name above all names, precious Lamb of God, Messiah, O for sinners slain. Refrain: Thank you, O my Father, for giving us your Son, and leaving your Spirit till the work on earth is done When I stand in glory, I will see his face, and there I ll serve my king for ever, in that holy place. Refrain: Words: Melody Green, based on Scripture Tune: Melody Green, arr. Christopher Tambling. The Gospel Matthew 14: 22-36 Please turn to face the Gospel Deacon Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking towards them on the lake. But when the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified, saying, It is a ghost! And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid. Peter answered him, Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water. Jesus said, Come. So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came towards Jesus. 6
But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, Lord, save me! Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, You of little faith, why did you doubt? When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshipped him, saying, Truly you are the Son of God. When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. After the people of that place recognised him, they sent word throughout the region and brought all who were sick to him, and begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all who touched it were healed. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. The Address The Revd Esther Foss, Southwark Mothers Union Chaplain Please sit Please stand Affirmation of Faith President Do you believe and trust in God the Father, source of all being and life, whom we exist? We believe and trust in him. Do you believe and trust in God the Son, who took our human nature, died for us and rose again? We believe and trust in him. Do you believe and trust in God the Holy Spirit, who gives life to the people of God and makes Christ known to the world? We believe and trust in him. This is the faith of the Church. This is our faith. We believe and trust in one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 7
Intercessions and Wave of Prayer Led by Ann Fernihough, Kingston Area Vice President. Please sit or kneel Lord in your mercy hear our prayer. Ending with the Mothers Union Prayer: Loving Lord, we thank you for your love so freely given to us all. We pray for families around the world. Bless the work of the Mothers Union as we seek to share our love through the encouragement, strengthening and support of marriage and family life. Empowered by your Spirit, may we be united in prayer and worship, and in love and service, reach out as your hands across the world. In Jesus name. Amen. Sung Reflection (choir) Mayenziwe Words: The Lord s Prayer. Music: South African Traditional. THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT The Peace Please stand President Christ is our peace. He offered up his life for us with a love beyond imagining; with a love which dispels fear; with a love which holds and guides us through life s trials and joys. The peace of the Lord be always with you. and also with you. We offer one another a sign of the peace. Preparation of the Table During the following hymn, the Holy Table is prepared, and bread and wine are placed upon it. A collection will be taken. If you wish to make a donation to Southwark Mothers Union and you are a UK taxpayer, please place your gift in one of the small blue envelopes provided and fill in the details. 8
Offertory Hymn O Jesus I have promised To serve thee to the end; Be thou for ever near me, My Master and my Friend; I shall not fear the battle If thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If thou wilt be my guide. O let me hear thee speaking In accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self-will; O speak to reassure me, To hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, Thou guardian of my soul. O Jesus, thou hast promised To all who follow thee, That where thou art in glory There shall thy servant be; And, Jesus, I have promised To serve thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, My Master and my Friend. O let me see thy footmarks, And in them plant my own; My hope to follow duly Is in thy strength alone; O guide me, call me, draw me, Uphold me to the end; And then in heaven receive me, My Saviour and my Friend. Words: William H. Ferguson. Tune: Wolvercote. 9
The Eucharistic Prayer Remain standing President 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 thanks and praise. Blessed are you, Lord God, our light and our salvation; to you be praise and glory for ever. From the beginning you have created all things and all your works echo the silent music of your praise. In the fulness of time you made us in your image, the crown of all creation. You give us breath and speech, that with angels and archangels and all the powers of heaven we may find a voice to sing your praise: (Sung) Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, Holy is the Lord God almighty! Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, Holy is the Lord God almighty! Who was, and is, and is to come; Holy, holy, holy is the Lord. Blessèd, blessèd, blest is he who comes, Blest is he who comes in the Lord s name. Blessèd, blessèd, blest is he who comes, Blest is he who comes in the Lord s name. Hosanna in the heights of heaven. Blessèd, blessèd blessèd is the Lord. 10
How wonderful the works of your hands, O Lord. As a mother tenderly gathers her children, you embraced a people as your own. When they turned away and rebelled your love remained steadfast. From them you raised up Jesus our Saviour, born of Mary, to be the living bread, in whom all our hungers are satisfied. He offered his life for sinners, and with a love stronger than death he opened wide his arms upon the cross. On the night before he died, he came to supper with his friends and, taking bread, he 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. 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 and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. President Jesus Christ is Lord: Lord, by your cross and resurrection you have set us free. You are the Saviour of the world. Father, we plead with confidence his sacrifice made once for all upon the cross; we remember his dying and rising in glory, and we rejoice that he intercedes for us at your right hand. Pour out your Holy Spirit as we bring before you these gifts of your creation; may they be for us the body and blood of your dear Son. 11
As we eat and drink these holy things in your presence, form us in the likeness of Christ, and build us into a living temple to your glory. Bring us at the last with the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mary Sumner and all the saints to the vision of that eternal splendour for which you have created us; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, by whom, with whom, and in whom, with all who stand before you in earth and heaven, we worship you, Father almighty, in songs of everlasting praise: Blessing and honour and glory and power be yours for ever and ever. Amen. Remain standing The Lord s Prayer President Let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us: 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen. Breaking of the Bread President 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. 12
Giving of Communion President God s holy gifts for God s holy people. Jesus Christ is holy, Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Please remain in your seats until invited by the stewards to go to the station indicated. If you require a gluten-free wafer, please go to the President for Communion. If you prefer not to receive Communion but would like to receive a blessing, please hold a service sheet. Once the banner bearers have received Communion, they go to the South Transept to stand by their banners. The Southwark Mothers Union Choir will sing during Communion. Please stand Prayer after Communion We thank you, Lord, that you have fed us in this sacrament, united us with Christ, and given us a foretaste of the heavenly banquet prepared for all peoples. Amen. Please sit THE DISMISSAL Banner Procession accompanied by the organ. When the banner bearers have reached their allotted places in the side aisles, the President will pronounce the Blessing. Please stand 13
The Blessing President The Lord be with you and also with you. President May the Lord who brought us all to birth, strengthen us in our daily life. May the Lord who provides for all our needs sustain us day by day. May the Lord whose steadfast love is for all, send us out to live and work for others. And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be with you and remain with you always. Amen. Recessional Hymn (sung four times) You shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace, and the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you. there ll be shouts of joy and the trees of the field shall clap, shall clap their hands, and the trees of the field shall clap their hands, and the trees of the field shall clap their hands, and the trees of the field shall clap their hands, and you ll go out with joy. Words and music: Stuart Dauermann. 1975, Lillenas Publishing Company. As the clergy process down the nave, please all turn to the west end of the Cathedral. Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen. 14
Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England, and Common Worship: Times and Seasons, material from which is included in this service, is copyright: The Archbishops' Council 2000, 2006, 2016. Parts of the service are taken from the service prepared by St Mellitus College, working with Mothers Union. songs covered by the Christian Copyright Licensing have been reproduced under CCL License No.223439 and all songs covered by the Calamus License have been reproduced under License No. 0666. The Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches in the USA: Scripture quotations from The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible 1989 The Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches in the USA. Used by permission. rights reserved. 15