Wednesday, August 26, 2009

PENTECOST 13: SUNDAY AUGUST 30 2009 (Reserved Sacrament)

The Father brought us forth by the word of truth that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures. (James 1.18)

Processional Hymn: Fairest Lord Jesus (CP 619)

Collect: Author and Giver of all good things, graft in our hearts the love of your name, increase in us true religion, nourish us in all goodness, and of your great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

First Reading: Song of Solomon 2:8-13

Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9 (BAS page 762)

Second Reading: James 1:17-27

Gradual Hymn: Blest Are the Pure in Heart (CP 439)

Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Offertory Hymn: Just As I Am (CP 615)

Prayer over the Gifts: Merciful God, receive all we offer you this day. Give us grace to love one another that your love may be made perfect in us. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Prayer after Communion: Almighty God, you renew us at your table with the bread of life. May your holy food strengthen us in love and help us to serve you in each other. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Recessional Hymn: I Am the Light of the World (SFGP 24 - words in bulletin)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Michael Hargreaves
Music: Kenn Zuk

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