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Christ Our Hope Anglican Church

October 25, 2020

Proper 25

OPENING SONG V3. Thou art giving and forgiving, Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee ever blessing, ever blest, V1. Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, well-spring of the joy of living, God of glory, Lord of love; ocean depth of happy rest! hearts unfold like flowers before thee, Thou our Father, Christ our brother, opening to the sun above. all who live in love are thine; Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; teach us how to love each other, drive the dark of doubt away. lift us to the joy divine. Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day! V4. Mortals, join the mighty chorus which the morning stars began; V2. All thy works with joy surround thee, love divine is reigning o'er us, earth and heaven reflect thy rays, binding all within its span. stars and angels sing around thee, Ever singing, march we onward, center of unbroken praise. victors in the midst of strife; Field and forest, vale and mountain, joyful music leads us sunward, flowery meadow, flashing sea, in the triumph song of life. chanting bird and flowing fountain, “ to Joy” – Words and music in the public domain Henry Van Dyke | Music: Ludwig van Beethoven; Arr. by Edward Hodges call us to rejoice in thee. Used by permission – CCLI License #2965776

OPENING ACCLAMATION & Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all FOR PURITY things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in Celebrant: Blessed be God: the Father, the Son, and ​ our time grant us your peace; through Jesus the Holy Spirit. Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and forever. Amen. ever. Amen. ​ ​ The Celebrant prays (and the people are invited to join) FIRST READING – Exodus 22:21-27

Almighty God: to you all hearts are open, all : The Word of the Lord. desires known, and from you no secrets are People: Thanks be to God. hid. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we THE PSALM – 1 may perfectly love you and worthily 1 Blessed is the man who has not walked in the magnify your holy name; through Jesus counsel of the ungodly, * Christ our Lord, Amen. nor stood in the way of sinners, and has

not sat in the seat of the scornful; CALL TO WORSHIP 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, * Now Is the Time To Worship and on his law will he meditate day and Chorus: night. Come, now is the time to worship. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the Come, now is the time to give your heart. waterside, * Come, just as you are, to worship. that will bring forth his fruit in due Come, just as you are, before your God. season. Come. 4 His leaf also shall not wither; * (repeat chorus first time through) and look, whatever he does, it shall prosper. 5 As for the ungodly, it is not so with them; * V1. One day every tongue will confess but they are like the chaff, which the You are God. wind scatters away from the face of the One day every knee will bow. earth. Still the greatest treasure remains for those 6 Therefore the ungodly shall not be able to Who gladly choose you now. (Chorus) stand in the judgment, * neither the sinners in the congregation of ​ V2. Willingly we choose to surrender our lives the righteous. Willingly our knees will bow 7 For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, * With all our heart, soul, mind and strength but the way of the ungodly shall perish. We gladly choose you now. CCLI Song Number: 2430948 – Brian Doerksen Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and © 1998 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire) ​ Used by permission – CCLI License #2965776 to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world THE COLLECT FOR THE DAY without end. Amen.

Celebrant The Lord be with you. ​ SECOND READING – 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 People And also with you. ​ The Word of the Lord. Celebrant Let us pray. People Thanks be to God. ​

who with the Father and the Son is READING – Matt 22:34-46 worshiped and glorified, ​ who has spoken through the prophets. Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus We believe in one holy catholic and ​ Christ according to Matthew apostolic Church. We acknowledge one for the People Glory to you, Lord Christ. forgiveness of sins. ​ We look for the resurrection of the dead, After the Gospel, the Reader says and the life of the world to come. Amen. The Gospel of the Lord People Praise to you, Lord Christ. THE OF THE PEOPLE

Let us pray for the Church and for the world... THE THE Reader Lord, in your mercy:

Celebrant and People together People Hear our . We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, The Celebrant concludes with a prayer. maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible. & ABSOLUTION OF SIN We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, Let us humbly confess our sins to Almighty God. eternally begotten of the Father, Silence God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, Most merciful God, begotten, not made, we confess that we have sinned against you in of one Being with the Father; thought, word and deed, through him all things were made. by what we have done, and by what we have ​ For us and for our salvation he came left undone. We have not loved you with our down from heaven, was incarnate from whole heart; we have not loved our the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and was made man. and we humbly repent. For the sake of your For our sake he was crucified under Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was forgive us; that we may delight in your will, buried. and walk in your ways, to the glory of your On the third day he rose again in accordance Name. Amen. with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. The or stands and says He will come again in glory to judge the Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who in his living and the dead, great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to and his kingdom will have no end. all those who sincerely repent and with true faith turn to him, have mercy upon you, pardon We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and giver of life, strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to who proceeds from the Father and the Son, everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ​

THE COMFORTABLE WORDS Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to It is right to give Him thanks and praise. him. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, The Celebrant continues and I will give you rest. It is right, our duty and our joy, always and Matthew 11:28 everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in Here a (pages 152-158) is normally sung or him should not perish but have eternal life. said. John 3:16 Therefore, we praise you, joining our voices with The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full Angels and Archangels and with all the acceptance; that Christ Jesus came into the company of heaven, who forever sing this world to save sinners. hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: 1 Timothy 1:15 If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the THE Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only Celebrant and People say together ​ ​ but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:1-2 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of power and might, Please stand. heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who THE PEACE comes in the Name of the Lord. Celebrant: The Peace of the Lord be always with Hosanna in the highest. you. THE PRAYER OF People: And also with you.

The People kneel or stand. The Celebrant continues SONG Musician’s Offering Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and when we had sinned against you and become subject to evil and

DOXOLOGY death, you, in your mercy, sent your only Son Praise God from Whom all blessings flow Jesus Christ into the world for our salvation. By Praise Him all creatures here below the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary he became Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts. flesh and dwelt among us. In obedience to your Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. will, he stretched out his arms upon the Cross and offered himself once for all, that by his THE suffering and death we might be saved. By his resurrection he broke the bonds of death, The Lord be with you. trampling Hell and Satan under his feet. As our And also with you. great high priest, he ascended to your right hand in glory, that we might come with Lift up your hearts. confidence before the throne of grace. We lift them up to the Lord.

At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant And now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it, and here* may bold to pray: break the bread; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel Celebrant and People together pray containing the wine to be consecrated. Our Father, who art in heaven, On the night that he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus hallowed be thy Name, Christ took bread; and when he had given thy kingdom come, thanks, he broke it,* and gave it to his disciples, thy will be done, saying, “Take, eat; this is my Body, which is on earth as it is in heaven. given for you: Do this in remembrance of me.” Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, Likewise, after supper, Jesus took the cup, and as we forgive those when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, who trespass against us. saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my And lead us not into temptation, Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for but deliver us from evil. you, and for many, for the forgiveness of sins: For thine is the kingdom, Whenever you drink it, do this in remembrance and the power, and the glory, of me.” forever and ever. Amen

Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith: THE

Celebrant and People together Celebrant . Christ our Passover ​ Christ has died. Lamb has been sacrificed, once for ​ Christ is risen. all upon the Cross. Christ will come again. People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and THE thanksgiving, and we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Word and Holy Spirit to We do not presume to come to this your table, be for your people the Body and Blood of your O merciful Lord, trusting in our own Son Jesus Christ. Sanctify us also, that we may righteousness, but in your abundant and worthily receive this holy Sacrament, and be great mercies. Apart from Your grace, we are made one body with him, that he may dwell in not worthy so much as to gather up the us and we in him. In the fullness of time, put all crumbs under your table; but you are the things in subjection under your Christ, and same Lord whose character is always to have bring us with all your into the joy of your mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, heavenly kingdom, where we shall see our Lord so to eat the flesh of your dear son Jesus face to face. All this we ask through your Son Christ, and to drink his blood, Jesus Christ:: By him, and with him, and in him, that our sinful bodies may be made clean by in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and his body and our souls washed through his glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and most precious blood, and that we may forever. Amen. evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen ​

The gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you

and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with THE BLESSING (Kenyan) thanksgiving. All Stand We will partake of the elements together in our Celebrant All our problems of this life on earth various locations. For those who did not receive pre-consecrated bread, you may join us in People We send to the cross of Christ. . Celebrant All the difficulties of our circumstances FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION People We send to the cross of Christ. Celebrant All the devil’s works from his Spiritual Communion is an ancient prayer, maintained temporary power within by the high church, Anglo-Catholic stream. In essence, one is praying to receive Christ People We send to the Cross of Christ. spiritually, just as we would through Communion even though the elements are absent. It was used commonly Celebrant All our hopes for wholeness and during both World Wars by English soldiers who were eternal life unable to participate in the on the battlefield. People We set on the risen Christ. If you are unable to partake of Communion physical, you may use the following prayer to practice Spiritual Celebrant Christ, the Sun of Righteousness shine Communion upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path: and the blessing of God Almighty, Dear Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be among you, the Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and remain with you, always. and I desire to possess you within my soul. And since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart. I CLOSING SONG unite myself to you, together with all your God of Grace and God of Glory faithful people [gathered around every of V1. God of grace and God of glory, your Church], and I embrace you with all the On Thy people pour Thy power. affections of my soul. Never permit me to be Crown Thine ancient church’s story, separated from you. Amen. Bring her bud to glorious flower. ​ Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, After Communion, the Celebrant says For the facing of this hour, For the facing of this hour.

Let us pray. ​ Heavenly Father, V2. Lo! the hosts of evil ’round us, We thank you for feeding us with the spiritual Scorn Thy Christ, assail His ways. food of the most precious Body and Blood From the fears that long have bound us, of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for Free our hearts to faith and praise. assuring us in these holy mysteries that we Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, are living members of the body of your Son, For the living of these days, and heirs of your eternal Kingdom. And For the living of these days. now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To V3. Cure Thy children’s warring madness, him, to you and to the Holy Spirit, be honor Bend our pride to Thy control. and glory, now and forever. Amen. Shame our wanton selfish gladness, Rich in things and poor in soul.

Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, Lest we miss Thy kingdom’s goal, Lest we miss Thy kingdom’s goal.

V4. Save us from weak resignation, To the evils we deplore. Let the gift of Thy salvation, Be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, Serving Thee Whom we adore, Serving Thee Whom we adore. “CWM RHONDDA” – Harry Emerson Fosdick, John Hughes, setting: Henry V. Gerike Text and tune in public domain, setting © 2006 Concordia Publishing House Used by permission – CCLI License #2965776

THE DISMISSAL

The , or the Priest, may dismiss the People with these words

Alleluia, Alleluia! Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit!

People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​