From Texts for Common Prayer The Anglican Church in North America
The Purpose Behind the Practice
Christians throughout history have believed that worship is done not just with the mind but with the body and spirit as well. Here at Christ the Redeemer we fully embrace this ancient pattern of practice, and we attempt to engage all of our senses as we worship. Because there are some things we can't always see with our eyes, we do visual things —like wearing vestments (colorful garments) and following a cross—to remind us of the larger, spiritual reality of which we’re all a part, Prayer and praise, giving and receiving, standing and kneeling, speaking and listening, smelling and tasting, seeing and doing—these are all means to help us come close, in a physical way, to the spiritual reality of God.
The guide you hold in your hands is offered as a resource to help you worship. You are welcome to engage at whatever level you are most comfortable. And no one is watching to see if you’re doing everything “correctly. “ In sincere worship there’s no such thing as a mistake, so just relax and go for it! We’ll be happy to answer any questions following the service.
This symbol is a prompt for making the Sign of the Cross.
May our Lord Jesus Christ abundantly bless you as you draw near to him today.
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The Old Testament, Epistle, and Gospel readings are from The New Revised Standard Version, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The Psalm readings are from the Book of Common Prayer, which is public domain.
You, the People, will pray, or say, everything in bold print, and sing where indicated by the vertical lines. Everything you need for full participation is printed in this guide. If at any point standing becomes difficult, please be seated. 2
A hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung.
PROCESSIONAL: Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
Praise the one who breaks the darkness with a liberating light. Praise the one who frees the prisoners, turning blindness into sight. Praise the one who preached the Gospel, healing every dread disease, calming storms and feeding thousands with the very bread of peace.
Praise the one who blessed the children with a strong yet gentle word. Praise the one who drove out demons with a piercing two-edged sword. Praise the one who brings cool water to the desert's burning sand. From this well comes living water, quenching thirst in every land.
Praise the one true love incarnate: Christ who suffered in our place. Jesus died and rose for many that we may know God by grace. Let us sing for joy and gladness, seeing what our God has done. Praise the one redeeming glory, praise the One who makes us one.
Words: Rusty Edwards
Words © 1987 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188.
THE ACCLAMATION The People stand
I will make you as a light for the nations, People that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth. Isaiah 49:6
THE BLESSING OF THE CHILDREN
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THE COLLECT FOR PURITY
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE SUMMARY OF THE LAW
Jesus said: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 22:37-40
KYRIE
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
THE COLLECT OF THE DAY
The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Let us pray.
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and 4
Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
THE LESSONS The People are seated.
Reader A Reading from Isaiah 62:1-5
For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will give. You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the LORD delights in you, and your land shall be married. For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your builder marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Silence
A psalm, hymn or anthem may follow.
Reader In response, let us read Psalm 36:5-10 Dixit injustus
5 Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, * and your faithfulness to the clouds.
6 Your righteousness is like the strong mountains, your justice like the great deep; * you save both man and beast, O LORD.
7 How priceless is your love, O God! * your people take refuge under the shadow of your wings.
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8 They feast upon the abundance of your house; * you give them drink from the river of your delights.
9 For with you is the well of life, * and in your light we see light.
10 Continue your loving-kindness to those who know you, * and your favor to those who are true of heart.
Reader A Reading from 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says "Let Jesus be cursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except by the Holy Spirit.
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Silence
GOSPEL Yours are the Words of Life
Alleluia, alleluia, yours are the words of life Alleluia, alleluia, yours are the words of life
By Rob Patterson, Redeemer Church, Aptos/Santa Cruz, CA
All standing, the Deacon or Priest reads the Gospel, first saying
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John 2:1-11 .People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
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On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." And Jesus said to her, "Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come." His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, "Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward." So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, "Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now." Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
THE SERMON
NICENE CREED
Let us confess our faith in the words of the Nicene Creed:
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
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He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
The Deacon or other person appointed says
Let us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church and the world.
Almighty and ever-living God, in your holy Word you have taught us to offer prayers and requests, and to give thanks for all whom you have made. We appeal to your mercy, Gracious Lord, that you might hear our prayer.
Silence Reader Lord, in your mercy, People hear our prayer.
Inspire your universal Church by your Spirit, granting that all who confess your holy Name may agree in the truth of your holy Word and live in unity and godly love.
Silence Reader Lord, in your mercy, People hear our prayer.
Give grace, heavenly Father, to all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, and especially to your servants Foley, our Archbishop; Todd, our Bishop; and Tony, our Canon, that by their life and teaching, they may proclaim your true and life-giving Word, and rightly administer your holy Sacraments.
Silence Reader Lord, in your mercy, People hear our prayer.
Help us to fulfill your great commission; making disciples of all nations; teaching them to obey all that you have commanded.
Silence Reader Lord, in your mercy, People hear our prayer.
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We ask you to rule the hearts of all who govern us, especially Donald, our President; and Gavin, our Governor. May they administer justice, govern wisely, and strive for the welfare and peace of the whole world.
Silence Reader Lord, in your mercy, People hear our prayer.
Grant your heavenly grace to all people, especially these gathered here, that with meek and reverent hearts, we may hear and trust your holy Word, devoting our lives to your righteous service.
Silence Reader Lord, in your mercy, People hear our prayer.
Watch over, merciful Father, the children of the Yolo foster care network, and those who care for them, that they might find healing and peace.
Silence Reader Lord, in your mercy, People hear our prayer.
We humbly ask you, gracious Lord, to comfort and strengthen all those who, in this earthly life are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity, especially____.
Silence Reader Lord, in your mercy, People hear our prayer.
Reader I invite you to add your own requests at this time.
We bless your holy Name for all your servants who departed this life in your faith and fear, praying you would grant us grace to follow their good examples, that with them we might partake in your heavenly kingdom.
Silence Reader Lord, in your mercy, People hear our prayer.
The Celebrant concludes with the following prayer
Heavenly Father, grant these our prayers for Jesus Christ’s sake, our only Mediator and Advocate, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
THE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION OF SIN
The Deacon or other person appointed says the following ++ We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins. 9
Silence
The Deacon and People kneel as able and pray
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who in his great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all those who sincerely repent and with true faith turn to him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE PEACE
Celebrant The Peace of the Lord be always with you. People And with your spirit.
The Ministers and People greet one another with the Peace of the Lord.
THE OFFERTORY
I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
OFFERTORY: Here I am to Worship
Light of the world You stepped down into darkness. Opened my eyes, let me see. Beauty that made this heart adore You Hope of a life spent with You
Chorus: Here I am to worship, Here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that You're my God You're altogether lovely All together worthy, All together wonderful to me
King of all days 10 oh, so highly exalted Glorious in heaven above Humbly You came To the earth You created All for love's sake became poor
Chorus
Bridge: I'll never know how much it cost To see my sin upon that cross I'll never know how much it cost To see my sin upon that cross
By Tim Hughes. © 2001 Thankyou Music. Administered by worshiptogether.com All rights reserved.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below, Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for everything in heaven and on earth is yours; yours is the Kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as Head above all.
All things come from you, O Lord, and of your own have we given you.
THE SURSUM CORDA
The People remain standing.
The Lord be with you. People And with your spirit. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is just and right so to do.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing…
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
THE SANCTUS
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of power and might, 11 heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.
THE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
The People stand or kneel.
Almighty God, our heavenly Father . . . Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Lord and heavenly Father, with these holy gifts . . . And here we offer to you, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies . . . Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
And now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
THE FRACTION
Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
THE PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS
We do not presume to come to this your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in your abundant and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under your table. But you are the same Lord, who always delights in showing mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ and to drink his blood that our 12 sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls washed through his most precious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.
THE AGNUS DEI
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, grant us your peace.
THE MINISTRATION OF COMMUNION
Private Post-Communion Prayer for personal reflection after returning from receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion
O Lord Jesus Christ, who in a wonderful Sacrament has left unto us a memorial of your passion: Grant us, we beseech you, so to venerate the sacred mysteries of your Body and Blood, that we may ever perceive within ourselves the fruit of your redemption; who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
COMMUNION: Christ be All Around Me
Verse 1: As I rise, strength of God Go before, lift me up As I wake, eyes of God Look upon, be my sight
Verse 2: As I wait, heart of God Satisfy and sustain As I hear, voice of God Lead me on, be my guide
Chorus: Above and below me Before and behind me In every eye that sees me Christ be all around me
Verse 3: As I go, Hand of God My defense, by my side And as I rest, breath of God Fall upon, bring me peace Bring me peace
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Jack Mooring Music (SESAC) Integrity's Alleluia! Music (SESAC) Integrity's Praise! Music (BMI).
THE POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ: and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal Kingdom. And now Father, send us out into the world to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.
THE BLESSING
The peace of God which passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
RECESSIONAL: Be Thou My Vision
Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art Thou my best Thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee, and Thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father, and I Thy true son; Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise, Thou mine Inheritance, now and always: Thou and Thou o - nly, first in my heart, High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.
High King of Heaven, my victory won, May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heaven’s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.
Words attributed to Dallan Forgaill, 8th Century, trans. from ancient Irish by Mary E. Byrne,1905, versed by Eleanor H. Hull, 1912. Irish folk melody.star
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Alleluia! Alleluia! Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!
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The Birthday Blessing
For an individual, use her and she; or he and him.
Watch over your child, O Lord, as (h) days increase; bless and guide (h) wherever (s/h) may be. Strengthen (h) when (s/h) stands; comfort (h) when discouraged or sorrowful; raise (h) up if (s/h) falls; and in (h) heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of (h) life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For two or more Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; . . . them . . . they .
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