St Isidore Episcopal
December 6th, 2020, 11:00 am
The Abundant Harvest Kitchen
Welcome to Worship – Rev. Sean Steele
Opening Hymn - King Of Kings by Brooke Ligertwood, Jason Ingram, and Scott Ligertwood
Praise the Father
Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit
Three in one
God of glory
Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
In the darkness
We were waiting
Without hope
Without light
Till from heaven
You came running
There was mercy in Your eyes
To fulfil the law and prophets
To a virgin came the word
From a throne of endless glory
To a cradle in the dirt
Praise the Father
Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit
Three in one
God of glory
Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
To reveal the kingdom coming
And to reconcile the lost
To redeem the whole creation
You did not despise the cross
For even in your suffering
You saw to the other side
Knowing this was our salvation
Jesus for our sake you died
Praise the Father
Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit
Three in one
God of glory
Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
And the morning that You rose
All of heaven held its breath
Till that stone was moved for good
For the Lamb had conquered death
And the dead rose from their tombs
And the angels stood in awe
For the souls of all who'd come
To the Father are restored
And the church of Christ was born
Then the Spirit lit the flame
Now this gospel truth of old
Shall not kneel
Shall not faint
By His blood and in His name
In His freedom I am free
For the love of Jesus Christ
Who has resurrected me
Praise the Father
Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit
Three in one
God of glory
Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
Praise the Father
Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit
Three in one
God of glory
Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
People And Blessed be God’s Kingdom, now and for ever Amen.
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.
Glory to God by David Haas
Refrain:
Glory to God in the highest!
Sing! Glory to God.
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. (Ref)
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. (Ref)
For You alone are the Ho - ly One, You alone are the Lord,
the Most High, Jesus Christ.
With the Holy Spirit
in the glory of God the Fa - ther. (Ref)
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
A Reading from 2 Peter 3:8-15aDo not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and everything that is done on it will be disclosed.
Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what sort of persons ought you to be in leading lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set ablaze and dissolved, and the elements will melt with fire? But, in accordance with his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home.
Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish; and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation.
Reader The Word of the Lord
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13You have been gracious to your land, O Lord,
you have restored the good fortune of Jacob.
You have forgiven the iniquity of your people
and blotted out all their sins.
I will listen to what the Lord God is saying,
for he is speaking peace to his faithful people
and to those who turn their hearts to him.
Truly, his salvation is very near to those who fear him,
that his glory may dwell in our land.
Mercy and truth have met together;
righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
Truth shall spring up from the earth,
and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
The Lord will indeed grant prosperity,
and our land will yield its increase.
Righteousness shall go before him,
and peace shall be a pathway for his feet.
Sequence Hymn - Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Come thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set thy people free
From our sins and fears release us; let us find our rest in thee.
Israel’s strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth thou art,
Dear desire of ev’ry nation, joy of every longing heart.
Joy to those who long to see thee, Dayspring from on high, appear;
Come, thou promised Rod of Jesse, of Thy birth we long to hear!
O’er the hills the angels singing news, Glad tidings of a birth
“Go to him, your praises bringing; Christ the Lord has come to Earth.”
Come to earth to taste our sadness, He whose glories knew no end; by His life He brings us gladness, Our redeemer, Shepherd, Friend. Leaving riches without number, born within a cattle stall; This the everlasting wonder, Christ was born the Lord of all!
Born thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet a king
born to reign in us forever, Now thy gracious kingdom bring.
By thine own eternal spirit; rule in all our hearts alone
By thine all sufficient merit, Raise us to thy glorious throne
Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
As it is written in the prophet Isaiah,
“See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,
who will prepare your way;
the voice of one crying out in the wilderness:
‘Prepare the way of the Lord,
make his paths straight,’”
John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
Reader The Gospel of the Lord
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Homily, The Rev. Sean Steele
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
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:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from 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.
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.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He 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.
Prayers of the People – (Sung Response in Bold)
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
Lord, God, Please Hear our Prayer
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.
Lord, God, Please Hear our Prayer
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.
Lord, God, Please Hear our Prayer
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.
Lord, God, Please Hear our Prayer
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles and bring them the joy of your salvation.
Lord, God, Please Hear our Prayer
We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.
Lord, God, Please Hear our Prayer
The Community is invited to offer up their petitions and thanksgivings either silently or aloud. (Silence)
Lord, God, Please Hear our Prayer
O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. (Silence)
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 have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ. Strengthen you in all goodness and by the power of the Holy Spirit, keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Offering / Doxology (Sung)
Praise God from who all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above you heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
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 right to give him thanks and praise.
It is right and just that we should worship you and always give you thanks good Lord, because you created Heaven with your mighty love and like a generous mother you entrusted us with the Earth when you birthed us into this home. You adorned the Earth with prairies and mountain ranges, with volcanoes and mighty rivers, with caressing islands, luxuriant jungles, and desolate deserts. But we fell into sin and turned our backs to you. We took away what had been yours and fenced it in with barbed wire, we turned against one another and from the paradise you entrusted us, we created an infernal world of pain and misery.
But you didn't abandon those who abandoned you. You forgave us and loved us; the way that devoted parents do. In the best of times you sent us your very Son, Jesus, who came down from Heaven to Earth to live among us.
For that reason, we worship you with all the Angels and Archangels, our ancestors, and with all those who enjoy the kingdom that someday we will join, proclaiming together:
Holy, Holy, Holy;
Holy is the Lord of the Universe.
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!
Your Son Jesus Christ, our brother, used his very own hands to work the wood. He was poor, but he gave us the gift of your grace. He walked on dusty paths to make your Word known to all, to proclaim forgiveness and amnesty, to announce to the world, especially the poor and outcast, the Good News of His liberation.
On the night that he washed the feet of his friends, the same night that he was betrayed and handed over to be tortured, our Lord and companion Jesus the Christ, took the bread into his Holy hands, raised his eyes to Heaven and blessed the bread. He broke it and shared it with his friends saying these divine words: Take and eat, this is my Body given to you. Do this for the Remembrance of me.
Then he took the cup into his Holy hands, raised his eyes to you God in Heaven, blessed the wine and shared it with his friends saying these divine words:
Friends, drink from this cup because it is the cup of a new covenant in my blood. Blood that was spilled for you and for the human family, for the forgiveness of sins. Each time that you drink it, do it for the Remembrance of me.
Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith for all to hear:
Christ died to give us life.
Christ rose to make us free.
Christ will come again to restore his Kingdom.
Good Father and Mother of all, at this memorial of amnesty and forgiveness we celebrate the wonder of your love. We offer you this bread and this wine: bless them with Your Holy Spirit so they may become the body and blood of your Son, our companion; food and nourishment for people on the way. Bless us + so that we can become the makers of your justice and the instruments of your peace in a torn world.
Unite us in the faith, hope and love of your Church as it lives in all the corners of the world. We pray for every member of the Church, for our laity, bishops, priests, and deacons: May they be loyal heralds of your word and witnesses of your liberation.
Be compassionate toward those who suffer from loneliness and despair. Save the victims of hunger, homelessness, oppression, persecution, and those who live in terror of war or torture.
We pray that we may all share in the hope of glory and be led one day to your Kingdom, where we will enjoy eternal rest and sing your praises.
By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, All Glory and honor are yours Almighty God of all that was, that is, and that will be. Amen
And now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say:
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.
Break Bread
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
The Gifts of God for the people of God, take them in remembrance that Christ died for you and feed on Him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving.
Communion Song - One Bread One Body
One bread, one body, one Lord of all
One cup of blessing which we bless
And we though many, throughout the earth
We are one body in this one Lord.
Gentile or Jew, servant or free
Woman or man no more.
Many the gifts, many the works
One in the Lord of all.
Grain for the fields, scattered and grown
Gathered to one, for all.
Post Communion Prayer
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Blessing
May Almighty God, by whose providence our Savior Christ came among us in great humility, sanctify you with the light of his blessing and set you free from all sin. Amen.
May he whose second Coming in power and great glory we await, make you steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and constant in love. Amen.
May you, who rejoice in the first Advent of our Redeemer, at his second Advent be rewarded with unending life. Amen.
And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, upon you and remain with you forever. Amen.
The Dismissal
Celebrant Let us go forth to love and serve the Lord! Alleluia
People Thank be to God, Alleluia
Closing Hymn – O Come O Come Emmanuel by Henry Sloane Coffin, John Mason Neale, and Thomas Helmore
O come, O come, Em-man-u-el
And ransom captive Is---rael
That mourns in lonely ex--ile here
Un-til the Son of God a-ppear
Re-joice! Re-joice! Em-man-u-el S
hall come to thee, O Is--ra-el.
O come, Thou Rod of Je-sse, free
Thine own from Satan's ty--ranny
From depths of Hell Thy peo-ple save
And give them victory o'er the grave
Rejoice! Re-joice! Em-man-u-el
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, Thou Day-Spring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine ad-vent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death's dark shadows put to flight.
Re-joice! Re-joice! Em-man-u-el
Shall come to thee, O Is--ra-el.
O come, Thou Key of David, come,
And open wide our heavenly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to mi--sery.
Re-joice! Re-joice! Em-man-u-el
Shall come to thee, O Is--ra-el.
O come, O come, Thou Lord of might,
Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height,
In ancient times did'st gi-ve the Law,
In cloud, and majesty and awe.
Re-joice! Re-joice! Em-man-u-el
Shall come to thee, O Is--ra-el.
December 6th, 2020, 11:00 am
The Abundant Harvest Kitchen
Welcome to Worship – Rev. Sean Steele
Opening Hymn - King Of Kings by Brooke Ligertwood, Jason Ingram, and Scott Ligertwood
Praise the Father
Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit
Three in one
God of glory
Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
In the darkness
We were waiting
Without hope
Without light
Till from heaven
You came running
There was mercy in Your eyes
To fulfil the law and prophets
To a virgin came the word
From a throne of endless glory
To a cradle in the dirt
Praise the Father
Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit
Three in one
God of glory
Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
To reveal the kingdom coming
And to reconcile the lost
To redeem the whole creation
You did not despise the cross
For even in your suffering
You saw to the other side
Knowing this was our salvation
Jesus for our sake you died
Praise the Father
Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit
Three in one
God of glory
Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
And the morning that You rose
All of heaven held its breath
Till that stone was moved for good
For the Lamb had conquered death
And the dead rose from their tombs
And the angels stood in awe
For the souls of all who'd come
To the Father are restored
And the church of Christ was born
Then the Spirit lit the flame
Now this gospel truth of old
Shall not kneel
Shall not faint
By His blood and in His name
In His freedom I am free
For the love of Jesus Christ
Who has resurrected me
Praise the Father
Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit
Three in one
God of glory
Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
Praise the Father
Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit
Three in one
God of glory
Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
People And Blessed be God’s Kingdom, now and for ever Amen.
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.
Glory to God by David Haas
Refrain:
Glory to God in the highest!
Sing! Glory to God.
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. (Ref)
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. (Ref)
For You alone are the Ho - ly One, You alone are the Lord,
the Most High, Jesus Christ.
With the Holy Spirit
in the glory of God the Fa - ther. (Ref)
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
A Reading from 2 Peter 3:8-15aDo not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and everything that is done on it will be disclosed.
Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what sort of persons ought you to be in leading lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set ablaze and dissolved, and the elements will melt with fire? But, in accordance with his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home.
Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish; and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation.
Reader The Word of the Lord
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13You have been gracious to your land, O Lord,
you have restored the good fortune of Jacob.
You have forgiven the iniquity of your people
and blotted out all their sins.
I will listen to what the Lord God is saying,
for he is speaking peace to his faithful people
and to those who turn their hearts to him.
Truly, his salvation is very near to those who fear him,
that his glory may dwell in our land.
Mercy and truth have met together;
righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
Truth shall spring up from the earth,
and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
The Lord will indeed grant prosperity,
and our land will yield its increase.
Righteousness shall go before him,
and peace shall be a pathway for his feet.
Sequence Hymn - Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Come thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set thy people free
From our sins and fears release us; let us find our rest in thee.
Israel’s strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth thou art,
Dear desire of ev’ry nation, joy of every longing heart.
Joy to those who long to see thee, Dayspring from on high, appear;
Come, thou promised Rod of Jesse, of Thy birth we long to hear!
O’er the hills the angels singing news, Glad tidings of a birth
“Go to him, your praises bringing; Christ the Lord has come to Earth.”
Come to earth to taste our sadness, He whose glories knew no end; by His life He brings us gladness, Our redeemer, Shepherd, Friend. Leaving riches without number, born within a cattle stall; This the everlasting wonder, Christ was born the Lord of all!
Born thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet a king
born to reign in us forever, Now thy gracious kingdom bring.
By thine own eternal spirit; rule in all our hearts alone
By thine all sufficient merit, Raise us to thy glorious throne
Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
As it is written in the prophet Isaiah,
“See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,
who will prepare your way;
the voice of one crying out in the wilderness:
‘Prepare the way of the Lord,
make his paths straight,’”
John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
Reader The Gospel of the Lord
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Homily, The Rev. Sean Steele
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
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:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from 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.
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.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He 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.
Prayers of the People – (Sung Response in Bold)
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
Lord, God, Please Hear our Prayer
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.
Lord, God, Please Hear our Prayer
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.
Lord, God, Please Hear our Prayer
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.
Lord, God, Please Hear our Prayer
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles and bring them the joy of your salvation.
Lord, God, Please Hear our Prayer
We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.
Lord, God, Please Hear our Prayer
The Community is invited to offer up their petitions and thanksgivings either silently or aloud. (Silence)
Lord, God, Please Hear our Prayer
O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. (Silence)
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 have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ. Strengthen you in all goodness and by the power of the Holy Spirit, keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Offering / Doxology (Sung)
Praise God from who all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above you heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
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 right to give him thanks and praise.
It is right and just that we should worship you and always give you thanks good Lord, because you created Heaven with your mighty love and like a generous mother you entrusted us with the Earth when you birthed us into this home. You adorned the Earth with prairies and mountain ranges, with volcanoes and mighty rivers, with caressing islands, luxuriant jungles, and desolate deserts. But we fell into sin and turned our backs to you. We took away what had been yours and fenced it in with barbed wire, we turned against one another and from the paradise you entrusted us, we created an infernal world of pain and misery.
But you didn't abandon those who abandoned you. You forgave us and loved us; the way that devoted parents do. In the best of times you sent us your very Son, Jesus, who came down from Heaven to Earth to live among us.
For that reason, we worship you with all the Angels and Archangels, our ancestors, and with all those who enjoy the kingdom that someday we will join, proclaiming together:
Holy, Holy, Holy;
Holy is the Lord of the Universe.
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!
Your Son Jesus Christ, our brother, used his very own hands to work the wood. He was poor, but he gave us the gift of your grace. He walked on dusty paths to make your Word known to all, to proclaim forgiveness and amnesty, to announce to the world, especially the poor and outcast, the Good News of His liberation.
On the night that he washed the feet of his friends, the same night that he was betrayed and handed over to be tortured, our Lord and companion Jesus the Christ, took the bread into his Holy hands, raised his eyes to Heaven and blessed the bread. He broke it and shared it with his friends saying these divine words: Take and eat, this is my Body given to you. Do this for the Remembrance of me.
Then he took the cup into his Holy hands, raised his eyes to you God in Heaven, blessed the wine and shared it with his friends saying these divine words:
Friends, drink from this cup because it is the cup of a new covenant in my blood. Blood that was spilled for you and for the human family, for the forgiveness of sins. Each time that you drink it, do it for the Remembrance of me.
Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith for all to hear:
Christ died to give us life.
Christ rose to make us free.
Christ will come again to restore his Kingdom.
Good Father and Mother of all, at this memorial of amnesty and forgiveness we celebrate the wonder of your love. We offer you this bread and this wine: bless them with Your Holy Spirit so they may become the body and blood of your Son, our companion; food and nourishment for people on the way. Bless us + so that we can become the makers of your justice and the instruments of your peace in a torn world.
Unite us in the faith, hope and love of your Church as it lives in all the corners of the world. We pray for every member of the Church, for our laity, bishops, priests, and deacons: May they be loyal heralds of your word and witnesses of your liberation.
Be compassionate toward those who suffer from loneliness and despair. Save the victims of hunger, homelessness, oppression, persecution, and those who live in terror of war or torture.
We pray that we may all share in the hope of glory and be led one day to your Kingdom, where we will enjoy eternal rest and sing your praises.
By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, All Glory and honor are yours Almighty God of all that was, that is, and that will be. Amen
And now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say:
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.
Break Bread
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
The Gifts of God for the people of God, take them in remembrance that Christ died for you and feed on Him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving.
Communion Song - One Bread One Body
One bread, one body, one Lord of all
One cup of blessing which we bless
And we though many, throughout the earth
We are one body in this one Lord.
Gentile or Jew, servant or free
Woman or man no more.
Many the gifts, many the works
One in the Lord of all.
Grain for the fields, scattered and grown
Gathered to one, for all.
Post Communion Prayer
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Blessing
May Almighty God, by whose providence our Savior Christ came among us in great humility, sanctify you with the light of his blessing and set you free from all sin. Amen.
May he whose second Coming in power and great glory we await, make you steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and constant in love. Amen.
May you, who rejoice in the first Advent of our Redeemer, at his second Advent be rewarded with unending life. Amen.
And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, upon you and remain with you forever. Amen.
The Dismissal
Celebrant Let us go forth to love and serve the Lord! Alleluia
People Thank be to God, Alleluia
Closing Hymn – O Come O Come Emmanuel by Henry Sloane Coffin, John Mason Neale, and Thomas Helmore
O come, O come, Em-man-u-el
And ransom captive Is---rael
That mourns in lonely ex--ile here
Un-til the Son of God a-ppear
Re-joice! Re-joice! Em-man-u-el S
hall come to thee, O Is--ra-el.
O come, Thou Rod of Je-sse, free
Thine own from Satan's ty--ranny
From depths of Hell Thy peo-ple save
And give them victory o'er the grave
Rejoice! Re-joice! Em-man-u-el
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, Thou Day-Spring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine ad-vent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death's dark shadows put to flight.
Re-joice! Re-joice! Em-man-u-el
Shall come to thee, O Is--ra-el.
O come, Thou Key of David, come,
And open wide our heavenly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to mi--sery.
Re-joice! Re-joice! Em-man-u-el
Shall come to thee, O Is--ra-el.
O come, O come, Thou Lord of might,
Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height,
In ancient times did'st gi-ve the Law,
In cloud, and majesty and awe.
Re-joice! Re-joice! Em-man-u-el
Shall come to thee, O Is--ra-el.