LENT 5: SUNDAY, MARCH 29 2009

Anyone who serves me must follow me, says the Lord, and where I am, there shall my servant be also. (John 12.26)

Opening Hymn: Sing Praises Old and New (blue book) CP469

Kyrie Eleison (sing) (BAS pg 186)

Collect for Today: Most merciful God, by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, you created humanity anew. May the power of his victorious cross transform those who turn in faith to him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Time Guide My Feet (CP 513)

First Reading: Jeremiah 31: 31-34

Psalm 51: 1-12 (BAS pg 770)

Second Reading: Hebrews 5: 5-10

Gradual: Here in This Place New Light is Streaming (CP 465)

Gospel: John 12: 20-33

Offertory: Would You Bless Our Homes and Families (SFGP 28 - words in bulletin)

Prayer over the Gifts: Eternal God, your only Son suffered death upon the cross to bring the world salvation. Accept the praise and thanksgiving we offer you this day, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #2 (BAS pg 196)

The Breaking of the Bread #7 (BAS pg 213)

Communion Music
A Spendthrift Lover Is the Lord (CP 177)
Guide My Feet (CP 513)

Prayer after Communion (BAS page 214): All your works praise you, O Lord. And your faithful servants bless you……..

Recessional: To God Be the Glory (CP 371)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Beth T.
Healing Prayers: Laura H.
Communion Asst: Linda S.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Server: Alison G.
Greeters 10 am: Shirley C., Edith P.
Lectors 10 am: Jim S., Nancy L.
Coffee Fellowship: Jim S., Jill S.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeter 8 am: Laurie I.

LENT 4: SUNDAY, MARCH 22 - CONTEMPORARY FAMILY SERVICE

God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3.16)

Opening Hymn: How Great Thou Art (CP 423)

Praise Songs: (Sing)
Purify My Heart
Be Still and Know

Collect for Today: Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world, evermore give us this bread, that He may live in us, and we in Him, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

First Reading: Psalm 107: 1-22 (BAS pg 852)

Gospel: John 3: 14-21

The Creed (sing - CP 44)

Intercessions - Taize Response (SFGP 51):
Kyrie, Kyrie, Eleison

Offertory: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (CP 386)
…...LMWS prepares altar…..

Prayer over the Gifts: God of mercy and compassion, Your Word calls us home to faith and love. Accept all we offer You this day, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #5 (BAS pg 204)

The Breaking of the Bread #7 (BAS pg 213)

Communion Music Ellen & Fletsch

Prayer after Communion (BAS page 214):
All your works praise you, O Lord. And your faithful servants bless you……..

Recessional: Let All Things Now Living (CP 403)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Carol W.
Healing Prayers: Martha F.
Communion Asst: Audrey D.
Music: Fletsch & Ellen F., Jenni S., Canon Neil
Greeters 10 am: Edith P., Alison G.
Lector 10 am: Beth T.
Coffee Fellowship: Hazel A., Alison G.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeter 8 am: Doreen G.

LENT 3: SUNDAY, MARCH 15

God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3.16)

Opening Hymn: Stand Up and Bless the Lord (CP 350)

Collect for Today: Father of mercy, alone we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves. When we are discouraged by our weakness, strengthen us to follow Christ, our pattern and our hope; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Time: Guide My Feet (CP 513)

First Reading: Exodus 20: 1-17

Psalm 19 (BAS pg 725)

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1: 18-25

Gradual: God, You Have Caused to Be Written (CP 476)

Gospel: John 2: 13-22

Offertory: Lord Jesus of You I Will Sing (SFGP 20 - words in bulletin)

Prayer over the Gifts: Gracious God, we know your power to triumph over weakness. May we who ask forgiveness be ready to forgive one another, in the name of Jesus the Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #2 (BAS pg 196)

The Breaking of the Bread #7 (BAS pg 213)

Communion Music:
Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery (v. 1-5, 6d) (CP 179)

Prayer After Communion (BAS page 214): All your works praise you, O Lord. And your faithful servants bless you……..

Recessional: Lift High the Cross (CP 602)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Martha F.
Healing Prayers: Carol W.
Communion Asst: Hazel A.
Music: Kenn Zuk
Greeters 10 am: Joyce H., Jill S.
Lectors 10 am: Audrey D., Rita H.
Coffee Fellowship: Len P. Family
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeters 8 am: Dora F. & Irene M.