Saturday, October 4, 2008

Pentecost 20: Sunday, Oct. 5

My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them and they follow me. (John 10.27)

ORDER OF SERVICE

Opening Hymn: Praise With Joy the World’s Creator (VU312)

Collect for Today: Almighty God, you have built your Church on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone. Join us together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may become a holy temple, acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Song: A Child of God (SA1)

First Reading: Exodus 20: 1-4, 7-9, 12-20

Psalm: 19 (BAS page 725)

Second Reading: Philippians 3: 4b-14

Gradual: Christ is Our Cornerstone (CP459 - Tune: Darwall 365 or 379)

Gospel: Matthew 21: 33-46

Offertory: Take My Life an Let It Be (CP435)

Prayer over the Gifts: God of truth, receive all we offer you this day. Make us worthy servants, strong to follow in the pattern of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Eucharistic Prayer #1 (BAS page193)

The Breaking of the Bread #2 (BAS page 212)

Communion Music:
One Bread, One Body CP73
May the Grace of Christ Our Saviour, verses (CP481 - Tune: Omni Die Dic Maria VU419)

Prayer after Communion: Almighty God, may we who have been strengthened by this Eucharist remain in your steadfast love, and show in our lives the saving mystery that we celebrate. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Recessional: Bless and Keep Us, God (SFGP132)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Carol W.
Prayers for Healing: Martha F.
Communion Asst: Rita H.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Server: Alison G.
Greeters 10 am: Dianne J., Jim S.
Lectors 10 am: Jim S., Margaret B.
Coffee Fellowship: Hazel A., Jill S.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeter 8 am: Doreen G.

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