A DISCIPLE’S PRAYER BOOK GREEN A DISCIPLE’S PRAYER BOOK Office of Indigenous Ministries 815 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017 (800) 334-7626 www.episcopalchurch.org/page/indigenous-ministries 2 A DISCIPLE’S PRAYER BOOK GREEN PREFACE Jesus continually says that the disciples are to go preach, teach, and heal. This tool is a guide for disciples, catalysts, catechists, or anyone that is out there, going somewhere, preaching, teaching and healing all those that seek to engage God’s word, the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This resource with a bible is all that is necessary to preach, teach, and heal all who gather to engage the Gospel as disciples of Jesus. It is offered with the intention that local music, customs, language, and other idioms be added and implemented within the simple “liturgies” or services of this book. This Disciple’s Prayer Book is a gift to the Church from Native Episcopalians to be used on our journey together toward becoming a church of disciples in mission to all of God’s creation. Use it in peace with all that God presents you. May the peace of God that passes all understanding be with you all, now and forever. The Rev. John E. Robertson, Missioner Native Ministries-Gospel Based Discipleship 2000 – 2002 3 GREEN A DISCIPLE’S PRAYER BOOK 4 A DISCIPLE’S PRAYER BOOK GREEN CHRIST IS BORN! In the Morning THE GATHERING (The People say the words in bold type.) The People Gather The Gathering Prayer Said in unison Creator, we give you thanks for all you are and all you bring to us for our visit within your creation. In Jesus, you place the Gospel in the center of this sacred circle through which all of creation is related. You show us the way to live a generous and compassionate life. Give us your strength to live together with respect and commitment as we grow in your spirit, for you are God, now and forever. Amen. The Gathering Psalm of Praise Psalm 51: 16, 11–13 Open my lips, O Lord, * and my mouth shall proclaim your praise. Create in me a clean heart, O God, * and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence * and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Give me the joy of your saving help again * and sustain me with your bountiful Spirit. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. GOSPEL OF THE DAY As appointed RESPONSE Reflect and Respond to the Gospel of the Day 1. What word(s), idea(s), or sentence(s) stand out for you in the Gospel of the Day? (Reread the Gospel.) 2. What is Jesus (the Gospel) saying to you? (Reread the Gospel.) 5 GREEN A DISCIPLE’S PRAYER BOOK 3. What is Jesus (the Gospel) calling you to do? APOSTLE’S CREED Officiant and People together I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; He ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. PRAYER Prayers Individual and Group Prayers of Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication (ACTS) Collects This and/or other Collects, as appointed are said or sung Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Officiant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. 6 A DISCIPLE’S PRAYER BOOK GREEN Officiant: Let us pray. The Lord’s Prayer Text on page 47 7 GREEN A DISCIPLE’S PRAYER BOOK CHRIST HAS DIED At Noon THE GATHERING (The People say the words in bold type.) The People Gather The Gathering Prayer Said in unison Creator, we give you thanks for all you are and all you bring to us for our visit within your creation. In Jesus, you place the Gospel in the center of this sacred circle through which all of creation is related. You show us the way to live a generous and compassionate life. Give us your strength to live together with respect and commitment as we grow in your spirit, for you are God, now and forever. Amen. The Gathering Psalm of Praise From Psalm 113 Give praise, you servants of the LORD; * praise the Name of the LORD. Let the Name of the LORD be blessed, * from this time forth forevermore. From the rising of the sun to its going down * let the Name of the LORD be praised. The LORD is high above all nations, * and his glory above the heavens. GOSPEL OF THE DAY As appointed RESPONSE Reflect and Respond to the Gospel of the Day 1. What word(s), idea(s), or sentence(s) stand out for you in the Gospel of the Day? (Reread the Gospel.) 2. What is Jesus (the Gospel) saying to you? (Reread the Gospel.) 3. What is Jesus (the Gospel) calling you to do? PRAYER 8 A DISCIPLE’S PRAYER BOOK GREEN Prayers Individual and Group Prayers of Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication (ACTS) Collects This and/or other Collects, as appointed are said or sung Blessed Savior, at this hour you hung upon the cross, stretching out your loving arms: Grant that all the peoples of the earth may look to you and be saved, for your mercies’ sake. Amen. or this Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, “Peace I give to you; my own peace I leave with you:” Regard not our sins, but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and unity of that heavenly City, where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, now and forever. Amen. Officiant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Officiant: Let us pray. The Lord’s Prayer Text on page 47 9 GREEN A DISCIPLE’S PRAYER BOOK CHRIST IS RISEN In the Early Evening THE GATHERING (The People say the words in bold type.) The People Gather This devotion may be used before or after the evening meal. The Gathering Prayer Said in unison Creator, we give you thanks for all you are and all you bring to us for our visit within your creation. In Jesus, you place the Gospel in the center of this sacred circle through which all of creation is related. You show us the way to live a generous and compassionate life. Give us your strength to live together with respect and commitment as we grow in your spirit, for you are God, now and forever. Amen. The Gathering Hymn of Praise O gracious Light, pure brightness of the ever living Father in heaven, O Jesus Christ, holy and blessed! Now as we come to the setting of the sun, and our eyes behold the vesper light, we sing your praises O God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. You are worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices, O Son of God, O Giver of life, and to be glorified through all the worlds. GOSPEL OF THE DAY As appointed RESPONSE Reflect and Respond to the Gospel of the Day 1. What word(s), idea(s), or sentence(s) stand out for you in the Gospel of the Day? (Reread the Gospel.) 10 A DISCIPLE’S PRAYER BOOK GREEN 2. What is Jesus (the Gospel) saying to you? (Reread the Gospel.) 3. What is Jesus (the Gospel) calling you to do? PRAYER Prayers Individual and Group Prayers of Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication (ACTS) Collects This and/or other Collects, as appointed are said or sung Lord Jesus, stay with us, for evening is at hand and the day is past; be our companion in the way, kindle our hearts, and awaken hope, that we may know you as you are revealed in Scripture and the breaking of bread. Grant this for the sake of your love. Amen. Officiant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Officiant: Let us pray. The Lord’s Prayer Text on page 47 11 GREEN A DISCIPLE’S PRAYER BOOK CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN At the Close of Day THE GATHERING (The People say the words in bold type.) The People Gather The Gathering Prayer Said in unison Creator, we give you thanks for all you are and all you bring to us for our visit within your creation. In Jesus, you place the Gospel in the center of this sacred circle through which all of creation is related. You show us the way to live a generous and compassionate life. Give us your strength to live together with respect and commitment as we grow in your spirit, for you are God, now and forever. Amen. The Gathering Hymn of Praise Psalm 134 Behold now, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, * you that stand by night in the house of the LORD, Lift up your hands in the holy place and bless the LORD, * the LORD who made heaven and earth bless you out of Zion.