The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity

You are most welcome to join us in worship with this written service on the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity. With prayers, readings and music to accompany your home worship.

 

Opening Prayer

Almighty God,
who called your Church to bear witness
that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself:
help us to proclaim the good news of your love,
that all who hear it may be drawn to you;
through him who was lifted up on the cross,
and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.  

 

The Readings

Deuteronomy 4: 1-2, 6-9
James 1: 17-end
Mark 7: 1-8, 14, 15, 21-23

The Anthem

Anthem: Beati quorum via – Charles V. Stanford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBZj_kMhjRI

 

The Intercessions

Everlasting God we come before you in this time of prayer to give you thanks for all you have done for us. We thank you for the cool of the morning, for the power of the sun and for the beauty of our part of The Netherlands. Help us to be aware of your presence and hear your voice and make us always ready to obey and do your will. We pray for the church throughout the world and especially for our church here in Haarlem.

(Short Silence)

Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer

Faithful God we pray for our Chaplaincy and the Chaplaincy Council. Help and guide us in our decision making especially where difficult problems are concerned. We thank you for all those who serve you so diligently; for our Chaplaincy Wardens John and Martin; for all local wardens and their committees; for everyone who contributes to the running of services and fund raising events and for all who attend for worship and fellowship.

(Short Silence)

Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer

Creator God the Psalmist asks you to “cut off the memory of those who do evil”. Help us to focus more on the victims than on the perpetrators and to constantly pray for peace in all of those parts of the world torn apart by war and terrorism. Give to world leaders and governments the wisdom and desire to make the right decisions and to work together for the good of all.

(Short Silence)

Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer

Gracious God we thank you for our family, friends and neighbours and for those around us with whom we work and share our daily lives. Give us a true awareness that we all share your world with others and help us to make our homes welcoming places that reflect our Christian beliefs.

(Short Silence)

Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer

Mighty God be close to all who are frightened because they are ill. Reassure them that because of the knowledge that you have given to modern medicine that so many diseases can now be cured. We name before you now all those who are in need at this time………………………….

(add names of those requesting prayer)

(Short Silence)

Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer

Merciful God we remember and thank you for the lives and example of those who have died in the faith of Christ and for the privilege of sharing our lives with them. Be with those who mourn and open their minds that they may find hope and the will to carry on despite the heaviness of heart they are now experiencing.

(Short Silence)

Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer

Holy God thank you for helping us to pray; deepen our loving so that as daily we pray through this coming week we may do it with love and sincerity in sure and certain knowledge of your abiding presence.

Merciful Father: accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen 

The Hymn

Hymn: NEH 420 – O Jesus, I have promised

Closing Prayers

I arise to day
Through God’s strength to pilot me :
God’s might to uphold me,
God’s wisdom to guide me,
God’s eye to look before me,
God’s ear to hear me,
God’s word to speak for me,
God’s hand to guard me,
God’s way to lie before me,
God’s shield to protect me,
God’s host to save me
From snares of devils.
From temptations of vices,
From every one who shall wish me ill,
Afar and anear.
Alone and in a multitude. Amen.

(from Selections from Ancient Irish Poetry, Meyer, Kuno, 1858-1919) 

 

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.

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen.