have heard the complaining of the Israelites; say to them, ‘At twilight you shall eat made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us The Celebrant Continues meat, and in the morning you shall have your fill of bread; then you shall know that I and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-where to give thanks to you, am the Lord your God.’“ In the evening quails came up and covered the camp; and he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; but chiefly we are bound to praise you in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. When the layer of dew lift- was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the through Jesus Christ our Lord. In fulfillment of his true promise, the Holy Spirit came ed, there on the surface of the wilderness was a fine flaky substance, as fine as frost third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heav- down on this day from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead on the ground. When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” For en and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the confession of one faith, they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, “It is the bread that the Lord has judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. and giving to your Church the power to serve you as a royal priesthood, and to preach given you to eat.” the Gospel to all nations. Reader: The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Fa- ther and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all Psalm 51:1-13 Standing and read responsively by half verse 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 company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving-kindness; * Name: the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. in your great compassion blot out my offenses. The Sanctus Said together in unison Wash me through and through from my wickedness * and cleanse me from my sin. The Prayers of the People Form III Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your For I know my transgressions, * and my sin is ever before me. Kneeling, the Leader and People pray responsively glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Against you only have I sinned * and done what is evil in your sight. Father, we pray for your holy catholic Church; That we all may be one. The people kneel. Then the Celebrant continues And so you are justified when you speak * and upright in your judgment. Grant that every member of the church may truly and humbly serve you; Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when Indeed, I have been wicked from my birth, * a sinner from my mother's womb. That your Name may be glorified by all people. we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent For behold, you look for truth deep within me, * We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as and will make me understand wisdom secretly. That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments. one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for Purge me from my sin, and I shall be pure; * wash me, and I shall be clean indeed. We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; the whole world. That there may be justice and peace on the earth. Make me hear of joy and gladness, * that the body you have broken may rejoice. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took Hide your face from my sins * and blot out all my iniquities. Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, That our works may find favor in your sight. Create in me a clean heart, O God, * and renew a right spirit within me. and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; remembrance of me.” Cast me not away from your presence * and take not your holy Spirit from me. That they may be delivered from their distress. After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to Give me the joy of your saving help again * Give to the departed eternal rest; Let light perpetual shine upon them. them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which and sustain me with your bountiful Spirit. is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Gradual Hymn Blessed Jesus at thy word Hymnal 440 May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. Celebrant and People The Holy Gospel of John 6:24-35 Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. Reader: The Holy Gospel.... All: Glory to you, Lord Christ. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. The Confession of Sin The next day, when the people who remained after the feeding of the five thousand The Celebrant continues Celebrant: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they themselves got into the boats Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and went to Capernaum looking for Jesus. When they found him on the other side of and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” Jesus answered them, 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 gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of “Very truly, I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw signs, but be- your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also cause you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not work for the food that perishes, but for 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, that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For it is on and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal him that God the Father has set his seal.” Then they said to him, “What must we do to and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. The celebrant pronounces absolution. kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and perform the works of God?” Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, believe in him whom he has sent.” So they said to him, “What sign are you going to The Peace now and for ever. Amen. give us then, so that we may see it and believe you? What work are you performing? Our ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread In acknowledgement of Christ’s Peace, you are invited to bow to one another with your right And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, [in unison] hand over your heart.