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Christ Our Hope Anglican Church

May 10, 2020

Fifth Sunday of

OPENING SONG

Christ is Made the Sure Foundation V1. Christ is made the sure foundation, V3. To these temples, where we call Thee, Christ the head and cornerstone, come, O Lord of Hosts, today; chosen of the Lord, and precious, with accustomed loving-kindness binding all the Church in one; hear Thy people as they pray, holy Zion's help for ever, and Thy fullest benediction and her confidence alone. shed within its walls always.

V2. All that dedicated city, V4. Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants Dearly loved of God on high what they ask of Thee to gain; In exultant jubilation what they gain from Thee, forever Pours perpetual melody with the blessèd to retain, God the One in Three adoring and hereafter in Thy glory In glad eternally. evermore with Thee to reign.

Celebrant ! Christ is Risen! THE for ​ People: The Lord is risen indeed! FIFTH SUNDAY OF Alleluia! Celebrant The Lord be with you. ​ & ABSOLUTION People: And also with you. Let us humbly confess our sins to Almighty God. Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know Silence your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, Most merciful God, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his we confess that we have sinned against steps in the way that leads to eternal glory; you in thought, word and deed, through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who by what we have done, and by what we lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the have left undone. We have not loved you Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. with our whole heart; we have not loved ​ our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake FIRST READING – Deuteronomy 6.20-25 of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in : The Word of the Lord. your will, and walk in your ways, People: Thanks be to God. to the glory of your Name. Amen. THE PSALM – Psalm 66. 1-11 THE COMFORTABLE WORDS 1 Be joyful in God, all you lands; * The Celebrant may then say one or more of the sing praises to the honor of his Name; following sentences, first saying make his praise to be glorious. Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn 2 Say to God, “How wonderful are your to him. works; * through the greatness of your power shall Come to me, all who labor and are heavy your enemies cower before you. laden, and I will give you rest. 3 For all the world shall worship you, * Matthew 11:28 sing to you, and praise your Name.” God so loved the world, that he gave his 4 O come and see the works of God, * only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in how wonderful he is in his doing him should not perish but have eternal life. toward all people. John 3:16 5 He turned the sea into dry land, so that they went through the water on foot; * The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full therefore in him let us rejoice. acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the 6 He rules with his power for ever; his eyes world to save sinners. keep watch over the nations; * 1 Timothy 1:15 let not the rebellious exalt themselves. If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the 7 Bless our God, you peoples, * Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the and make the voice of his propitiation for our sins, and not for ours praise to be heard, only but also for the sins of the whole world. 8 Who holds our soul in life, * 1 John 2:1-2 and does not allow our feet to slip. 9 For you, O God, have proved us; * you have tried us, as silver is tried.

10 You brought us into the snare * THE PRAYERS and laid trouble upon our backs. Our Father, who art in heaven 11 You allowed men to ride over our heads; Hallowed be Thy Name we went through fire and water; * Thy kingdom come but you brought us out into Thy will be done a place of plenty. on earth as it is in heaven. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and Give us this day our daily bread. to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the And forgive us our trespasses beginning, is now and ever shall be, As we forgive those world without end. Amen. who trespass against us And lead us not into temptation But deliver us from evil SECOND READING - 1 Peter 2.1-12 ​ For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Let us pray for the Church and for the world, saying, “hear our prayer.” READING - John 14.1-14 ​ After each petition The Gospel of the Lord Reader Lord, in your mercy: Praise to You, Lord Christ. People Hear our prayer.

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THE APOSTLE’S CREED SONG Officiant and People together Church of God, Elect & Glorious V1. Church of God, elect and glorious, I believe in God, the Father almighty, holy nation, chosen race; creator of heaven and earth. called as God's anointed people, I believe in Jesus Christ, royal and heirs of grace: his only Son, our Lord. know the purpose of your calling, He was conceived by the Holy Spirit show to all His mighty deeds; and born of the Virgin Mary. tell of love that knows no limits, He suffered under Pontius Pilate, grace that meets all human needs. was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. V2. God has called you out of darkness On the third day he rose again. into His most marvellous light; He ascended into heaven, brought His truth to life within you, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. turned your blindness into sight. He will come again to judge the Let your light so shine around you living and the dead. that God's name is glorified; I believe in the Holy Spirit, and all find fresh hope and purpose the holy catholic Church, in Christ Jesus crucified. the communion of , the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

V3. Once you were an alien people, FOR strangers to God's heart of love; but He brought you home in mercy, Dear Jesus, I believe that you are truly present citizens of heaven above. in the Holy Sacrament. I love you above all Let His love flow out to others, things, and I desire to possess you within my let them feel a Father's care; soul. And since I cannot now receive you that they too may know His welcome sacramentally, I beseech you to come and His countless blessings share. spiritually into my heart. I unite myself to you, together with all your faithful people V4. Church of God, elect and holy, [gathered around every of your Church], be the people He intends; and I embrace you with all the affections of strong in faith and swift to answer my soul. Never permit me to be separated each command your Master sends: from you. Amen. ​ ​ royal priests, fulfill your calling through your sacrifice and prayer; BLESSING AND DISMISSAL give your lives in joyful service sing His praise, His love declare. The Peace of God which surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God and in his COMMUNION Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 - English Standard Version CLOSING SONG 23 For I received from the Lord what I also ​ delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the Good Christian Friends, Rejoice & Sing night when he was betrayed took V1. Good Christian friends, rejoice and sing! bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he ​ ​ Now is the triumph of our King! broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is To all the world glad news we bring: for you. Do this in remembrance of "Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!" me.” 25 In the same way also he took the cup, ​ ​ after supper, saying, “This cup is the new V2. The Lord of life is ris'n this day; covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as death's mighty stone is rolled away; you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For Bring flow’rs of song to strew His way: ​ ​ as often as you eat this bread and drink the "Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!" cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. V3. Praise we in songs of victory The Gifts of God for the people of God. that Love, that Life, which cannot die, Take them in remembrance that Christ died and sing with hearts uplifted high: for you and feed on him in your hearts by "Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!" faith and with thanksgiving. V4. Your name we bless, O risen Lord, And sing today with one accord If you are unable to partake of Communion physical, The life laid down, the life restored: you may use the following prayer to practice Spiritual Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 1 Communion

spiritually, just as we would through Communion even 1 Spiritual Communion is an ancient prayer, maintained though the elements are absent. It was used commonly within by the high church, Anglo-Catholic during both World Wars by English soldiers who were stream. In essence, one is praying to receive Christ unable to participate in the on the battlefield.