12TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST—AUGUST 3, 2008

We do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. (Matthew 4.4)

Processional Hymn: Sing A New Song unto the Lord (CP312)

Collect: Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ fed the hungry with the bread of his life and the word of his kingdom. Renew your people with your heavenly grace, and in all our weakness sustain us by your true and living bread, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

First Reading: Genesis 32: 22-31

Psalm 17: 1-7, 15 (BAS page 720)

Second Reading: Romans 9: 1-5

Gradual Hymn: Praise to the Lord (CP382)

Gospel: Matthew 14: 13-21

Offertory Hymn: Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ (SFGP63 - words in bulletin)

Prayer over the Gifts: God our sustainer, accept all we offer you this day, and feed us continually with that bread which satisfies all hunger, your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Prayer after Communion: God of grace, we have shared in the mystery of the body and blood of Christ. May we who have tasted the bread of life live with you for ever. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Recessional Hymn: You Are Salt for the Earth (CP502)

WORSHIP LEADERS

Presider: Canon Neil Elliot

Music: Fletsch & Ellen Ferguson

11th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST—July 27, 2008

Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. (John 6.68)

Processional Hymn: Morning Has Broken (CP3)

Collect: O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy, increase and multiply upon us your mercy, that with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

First Reading: Genesis 29: 15-18

Psalm 105: 1-11, 45b (BAS page 845)

Second Reading: Romans 8: 26-39

Gradual Hymn: Now the Green Blade Rises (CP237)

Gospel: Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52

Offertory Hymn: Take My Life and Let it Be (CP435)

Prayer over the Gifts: God of grace, accept all we offer you this day, as we look toward the glory you have promised. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Prayer after Communion: God of grace, we have received the memorial of the death and resurrection of your son. May your love, poured into us, bring us to your promises. We ask this in the name of our Redeemer Jesus Christ.

Recessional Hymn: Stand Up and Bless the Lord (CP350)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford

10th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST—July 20, 2008 - Reserved Sacrament

My word shall accomplish that which I purpose, and prosper in the thing for which I sent it. (Isaiah 55.11)

Processional Hymn: Come, Ye Thankful People, Come (CP262)

Collect: Almighty God, your Son has opened for us a new and living way into your presence. Give us pure hearts and constant wills to worship you in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

First Reading: Genesis 28: 10-19a

Psalm 139: 1-12, 23-24 (BAS page 896)

Second Reading: Romans 8: 12-25

Gradual Hymn: Be Thou My Vision (CP505)

Gospel: Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43

Offertory Hymn: Worship the Lord (SFGP116 - words in bulletin)

Prayer over the Gifts: O God, accept our praise and thanksgiving. Help us in all we do to offer ourselves as a true and living sacrifice; through Jesus Christ the Lord.

Prayer after Communion: Living God, in this sacrament we have shared in your eternal kingdom. May we who taste this mystery forever serve you in faith, hope, and love. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Recessional Hymn: In Christ There Is No East or West (CP484 - tune: St. Peter SFGP 111)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Fletsch Ferguson
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford

9th Sunday after Pentecost:: July 13, 2008

The word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can do it. (Deuteronomy 30.14)

Processional Hymn: God, Whose Almighty Word (CP560)

Collect: Almighty God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in you. May we find peace in your service, and in the world to come, see you face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

First Reading: Genesis 25: 19-34

Psalm 119: 105-112 (BAS page 875)

Second Reading: Romans 8: 1-11

Gradual Hymn: Lord, We Hear Your Word With Gladness (CP447)

Gospel: Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23

Offertory Hymn: You Are Salt for the Earth (CP502)

Prayer over the Gifts: Father, your word creates in us a yearning for your kingdom. Receive all we offer you this day, and keep us in your peace; for the sake of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Prayer after Communion: Living God, in this sacrament we have shared in your eternal kingdom. May we who taste this mystery forever serve you in faith, hope, and love. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Recessional Hymn: Sent Forth by God’s Blessing (SFGP96)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford

CANONS R.A.V.E.: Many thanks to Julie A. for helping to clear out and re-organize the Sunday school cupboards.

Also, thanks To Our ‘Concrete Crew’ -George & Mike A., Raz T., Mitch & Tommy P. - Great Job!!

JULY 6: 8th Sunday After Pentecost

Blessed is our Father, Lord of heaven and earth, who has revealed these things to the simple.

Processional Hymn: All Beautiful the March of Days (CP427)

Collect: Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ has taught us that what we do for the least of your children we do also for him. Give us the will to serve others as he was the servant of all, who gave up his life and died for us, but lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever .

First Reading: Genesis 24: 34-38, 42-49, 58-67

Psalm 45 10-17 (BAS page 762)

Second Reading: Romans 7: 15-25a

Gradual Hymn: Just As I Am (CP615)

Gospel: Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-30

Offertory Hymn: In Loving Partnership (SFGP102)

Prayer over the Gifts: God of heaven and earth, receive our sacrifice of praise, and strengthen us for the perfect freedom of your service, through our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Prayer after Communion: O God, may we who have shared in holy things never fail to serve you in your world, and so come to the fullness of joy, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Recessional Hymn: I Dance In the Morning—VU352

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford

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