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. It’s Okay to turn on your mobile device in church! If you’re using it as a digital worship guide, that is. You’ll find today’s guide on the CTR Facebook page. Please be sure to put your mobile device in silent mode. ` 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. 2 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. A hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung. PROCESSIONAL: Come, Holy Ghost (Veni Creator Spiritus) Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, And lighten with celestial fire. Thou the anointing Spirit art, Who dost thy seven gifts impart. Thy blessed unction from above is comfort, life, and fire of love. Enable with perpetual light The dullness of our blinded sight Chorus: Praise, praise, praise to thy eternal merit, Praise, praise, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Praise, praise, praise Anoint and cheer our soiled face With the abundance of thy grace. Keep far our foes, give peace at home: Where thou art guide, no ill can come Chorus: Praise, praise, praise to thy eternal merit, Praise, praise, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Praise, praise, praise Teach us to know the Father, Son, And thee, of both, to be but One, That through the ages all along, This may be our unending song: Chorus: Praise, praise, praise to thy eternal merit, Praise, praise, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Praise, praise, praise to thy eternal merit, Praise, praise, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Praise, praise, praise Praise, praise, praise Praise, praise, praise Music by Rob Patterson. Words: Latin 9th Century, trans. by John Cosin (1594-1672 ℗ 2016 Rob Patterson 3 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 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. 4 THE COLLECT OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Let us pray. O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. THE LESSONS The People are seated. Reader A Reading from Isaiah 43:1-7 Thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I give Egypt as your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you. Because you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you, I give people in return for you, nations in exchange for your life. Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you; I will say to the north, "Give them up," and to the south, "Do not withhold; bring my sons from far away and my daughters from the end of the earth-- everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made." Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Silence 5 A psalm, hymn or anthem may follow. Reader In response, let us read Psalm 29 Afferte Domino 1 Ascribe to the LORD, you gods, * ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his Name; * worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. 3 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; * the LORD is upon the mighty waters. 4 The voice of the LORD is a powerful voice; * the voice of the LORD is a voice of splendor. 5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedar trees; * the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon; 6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, * and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox. 7 The voice of the LORD splits the flames of fire; the voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; * the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. 8 The voice of the LORD makes the oak trees writhe * and strips the forests bare. 9 And in the temple of the LORD * all are crying, "Glory!" 10 The LORD sits enthroned above the flood; * the LORD sits enthroned as King for evermore. 11 The LORD shall give strength to his people; * the LORD shall give his people the blessing of peace. Reader A Reading from Acts 8:14-17 When the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. The two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit (for as yet the Spirit had not come upon any of them; they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus). Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. 6 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 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 .People Glory O O O to you, Lord Christ. As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, "I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.