Remembrance Sunday 12th November, 14.30
Our Remembrance Sunday service offers a chance to think, to show respect and consideration, and to honour those who selflessly gave up so much to ensure that we live our lives in a free and democratic society. We owe so much to them and it is our duty never to forget.
At the same time we pray for peace in our world, we pray for unity in Christ’s kind and gentle kingdom. We ask for healing to be brought to the wounds of war.
And as you remember them, remember us, O Lord; grant us peace in our time and a longing for the day when people of every language, race, and nation will be brought into the unity of Christ’s kingdom. This we ask in the name of the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Next Sunday 29th October at 14.30 the Choir will be joined by the Anglican Singers for a beautiful sung service. The Choral Evensong is a service with Choral Works and Readings. It offers a chance for quiet contemplation as the Choir sings responses, the Canticles, a sung psalm and an anthem. There will also be hymns. All are welcome to join us.
Welcome to our online written service. This is our final written service before the summer break. Here you can join us for today’s prayers, Bible readings and music to enhance your home worship.
Let us start with a consideration of the words of St Francis of Assisi as we pray for peace in our world.
Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi (Prayer for Peace)
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
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Opening Hymn 436
Praise my soul the king of heaven
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The Collect
Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: graft in our hearts the love of your name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of your great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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The Readings
Genesis 28: 10-19
Romans 8: 12-25
Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43
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The Anthem
The Lord bless you and keep you – John Rutter
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Hymn 626
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The Intercessions
We thank you that you have claimed for yourself
those who have been washed in the waters of rebirth.
Uphold them in this new life,
that they may ever remain steadfast in faith,
joyful in hope, and rooted in your love.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Pour your blessing on all your people.
May our hearts ever praise you,
and find their perfect rest in you.
Grant us the freedom of your service
and peace in doing your will.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
The whole creation is filled with the light of your grace.
Dispel the darkness of our hearts, and forgive our sins
and negligences, that we may come at last to the light of your glory.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Reveal your kingdom among the nations;
may peace abound and justice flourish.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Send down upon us the gift of the Spirit
and renew your Church with power from on high.
Your name be hallowed.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Deliver the oppressed, strengthen the weak,
heal and restore your creation.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Rejoicing in the fellowship of the Church on earth,
we join our prayers with all the saints in glory.
Merciful Father,
accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Final Hymn 186
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Closing Prayers
Eternal God,
whose Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life:
grant us to walk in his way,
to rejoice in his truth,
and to share his risen life;
who is alive and reigns, now and for ever. Amen.
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
In the name of Christ. Amen.
We welcome you to join us in worship with today’s prayers, hymns and Bible readings.
We open with a prayer for peace
Risen Christ, you filled your disciples with boldness and fresh hope: strengthen us to proclaim your risen life and fill us with your peace, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.
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Opening Hymn NEH 137
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The Collect
Creator God, you made us all in your image: may we discern you in all that we see, and serve you in all that we do; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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The Readings
Genesis 25: 19-end
Romans 8: 1-11
Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23
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The Anthem
Blessed be the God and Father – S.S .Wesley
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Hymn NEH 358
Father of Heaven, whose love profound
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The Intercessions
Everlasting God, we join together to pray for the needs of the church, the world, our communities and ourselves, trusting in your steadfast love. Lord in your mercy: hear our prayer.
Holy God, we pray for the church; for our bishop Robert, our host bishop Dick and our chaplain Bruce. We ask for your blessing upon their ministries. From the Diocesan Prayer diary on this Sunday, we pray for the Lusitain Church, the Church of Denmark and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Estonia. We also pray for the Diocesan Office in London and those working there. Lord in your mercy: hear our prayer.
Almighty God, we pray for those in authority, for the heads of State: King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands and King Charles of the United Kingdom. At this time, we pray particularly for the Dutch government, for the politicians who receive threats while trying to do their work in a democracy. Give them courage to continue governing in this present situation. Lord in your mercy: hear our prayer.
Creator God, we pray for your world. We thank you for the wonder of your creation and the endless cycle of nature. Forgive us for taking without giving; reaping without sowing. Help us to be better stewards in taking care of your creation. We remember those who are suffering from the effects of climate change: the floods in South Korea, the extremely high temperatures in Europe and America, forest fires in Canada. The shortage of food in Sudan. Lord in your mercy: hear our prayer.
Faithful God, we pray for the victims of conflict in the world. We pray for families living in daily fear and families separated from each other. Grant wisdom to the leaders of the world to find peaceful solutions, particularly in the Ukraine. Lord in your mercy: hear our prayer.
Loving God and Lord of life, we pray for the gift of courage for those coping with illness. Bring strength, comfort and peace of mind. We remember those on our church prayer list especially ……. Lord in your mercy: hear our prayer.
Father God, we thank you for the love we share with our families and our friends. Help us to be flexible and adaptable in all of our relationships. In a moment of quietness we bring our personal prayers before you. Lord in your mercy: hear our prayer.
Gracious God, give us ears to hear your word and minds to understand the message of love. We thank you that your spirit is with us to lead and guide us in our daily lives. As we look forward to the week to come, we pray for an awareness of your love and support in all we do.
Merciful Father: Accept these prayers for the sake of your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen
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Closing Hymn NEH 52
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness
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Closing Prayers
God of our pilgrimage, you have led us to the living water: refresh and sustain us as we go forward on our journey, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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.
Join with us to worship with this written service for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity.
Let us begin with a prayer for peace, remembering the words of St Francis.
Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi (Prayer for Peace)
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.
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Opening Hymn NEH 263
All creatures of our God and King
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The Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified: hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people, that in their vocation and ministry they may serve you in holiness and truth to the glory of your name; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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The Readings
Genesis 24: 34-38,42-49
Romans 7: 15-25a
Matthew 11: 16-19,25-end
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Anthem
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Hymn NEH 376
The Intercessions
Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before you with our intercessions, recalling a message from the Letter to the Romans today. We are mindful of the strife within and the frequent struggle to put into action what we believe is right, rather than what is convenient. Help us, we pray, to have the conviction of the values grounded in our faith, and the courage to apply them in our daily lives. May we trust in the guidance of the Word and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit promised by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer
We plead again for peace. War and rumour of war cast dark shadows on our earth, with all the loss, pain and suffering they entail. Whilst much of our focus now centres on Ukraine and its afflicted peoples, we are mindful of the many other conflicts elsewhere. In your mercy, grant an end to these cruel hostilities and let peace and reconciliation prevail.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer
Look upon our Heads of State, Willem Alexander and Charles, and their governments. As they wrestle with the complex problems thrust upon them by an ever-changing human society, grant them wisdom, patience, and skill. Help them to rise above fraction and party politics that their governance may be for the benefit of all their citizens. At this time, we especially pray for the rapid resolution of the situations arising from the fall of the Netherlands Government. We also ask that any new political constellation may find an effective and sympathetic policy for the treatment of asylum seekers and other refugees.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer
We pray for our Bishops and Clergy, and their lay staffs. Give them the leadership abilities and spiritual skills necessary to feed and nourish their flocks in all the corners of the expansive domain in which they are called and elected to lead.
With our diocese, we pray for the relationship with the Lutheran Churches of the Porvoo Agreement, for the work of the Porvoo Contact Group, and for the Lutheran Church in Great Britain. We thank you for the coming-together that has been achieved and we seek your blessing on continuing progress. At the same time, we pray for the relationship with the USPG (United Society Partners in the Gospel) and its work for the support and development of churches.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer
Lord Jesus, in your earthly life you brought healing and restoration to many that came to you or were brought by others. We pray that you will grant healing and comfort to our members, family, and friends, who are ill or in distress. Give to those who treat and minister to them skill, sympathy, and patience, and let a warm sense of your presence enfold them, bringing comfort and relief.
We especially commend to you those on our prayer list, and we ask that you hear us when we pray on their behalf.
Take into your everlasting care souls who have departed this mortal life, bringing comfort and reassurance to the bereaved they leave behind.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer
At the outset of the summer holiday period, we give you heartfelt thanks for a season that has passed. We thank you for the worship opportunities, for the quality of the music expressed by our choir, with the inspiring beauty and enrichment of its sound. We thank you for all who have contributed to the supporting social events, with their fun and enjoyment, helping to bind us together in love, as a family of families, diverse and fully inclusive. And we thank you for the coordination and guidance of our Chaplain, Bruce. Grant that we may continue to grow in faith and outreach, increasing our numbers and impact in the community. Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer
As we humbly bring before you these expressions of gratitude and words of request,
Merciful Father, accept these prayers that we offer, for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ
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Closing Hymn NEH 440
Closing Prayers
We welcome will who wish to worship with us using this written service, It includes the prayers, Bible readings and music for today. Let us open with a prayer from the Sixth Century BC which still holds true today:
If there is to be peace in the world,
There must be peace in the nations.
If there is to be peace in the nations,
There must be peace in the cities.
If there is to be peace in the cities,
There must be peace between neighbours.
If there is to be peace between neighbours,
There must be peace in the home.
If there is to be peace in the home,
There must be peace in the heart. Amen.
(Lao-Tse – 6th Century BCE)
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Opening Hymn 439
Praise to the Holiest in the height
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The Collect
Almighty God, you have broken the tyranny of sin and have sent the Spirit of your Son into our hearts whereby we call you Father: give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service, that we and all creation may be brought to the glorious liberty of the children of God; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
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The Readings
Genesis 21: 8-21
Romans 6: 1b-11
Matthew 10: 24-39
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The Anthem
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Hymn 400
Light of the minds that know him
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The Intercessions
Holy God, you have given us your only Son to be for us, both a sacrifice for sin, and an example of Godly life; Give us the grace to thankfully receive this wonderful gift, and to always strive ourselves to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer
Everlasting God, We pray for the Church, both here in Haarlem and throughout the world, and all who call themselves Christians, that they may go forward in unity and strength. Help us to respect the beliefs of others even if we do not share them, to celebrate what we have in common and to accept our differences. Guide us all in our ministries as we live each day.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer
Creator God, we pray for people in parts of the world where life is precarious, whether through disaster, poverty, disease, or war. We pray that the time may be hastened when there is peace on earth and goodwill between all people. Especially we pray for our precious world; help us to be good stewards so that we can pass it on in good order to the generations yet to come.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer
Father God, we pray today for our friends, our families and our Christian community, that united by our common baptism we may always welcome the newcomer, the stranger and all who are vulnerable. Help us always to follow Jesus’ words and advice on hospitality and generous giving and realise that accepting someone’s help is as good as giving someone help.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer
Gracious God, We pray for all who suffer in body, mind or spirit and for those who care for them. We pray for the sick; for those who mourn; for those without faith, hope or love. We especially pray for those known to us who we now name in our hearts in a moment of silence.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer
Merciful God, we remember before God those who have died and those who are bereaved by their passing. We give back to you, Lord, those whom you gave to us. Your son taught us that life is eternal and that love cannot die. So death is only a horizon, and a horizon is only the limit of our sight. Open our eyes to see more clearly, and draw us closer to you, so that we may know we are nearer to our loved ones, who are with you.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer
Faithful God in the week that lies before us may we reflect your love in our families, our church and our community and in doing so, show everyone we meet that we are followers of Christ with a true desire to draw them into our Christian faith.
Merciful father,
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen
Almighty God, you have broken the tyranny of sin and have sent the Spirit of your Son into our hearts whereby we call you Father: give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service, that we and all creation may be brought to the glorious liberty of the children of God; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
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Hymn 76
Take up thy cross, the Saviour said
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Closing Prayers
Eternal God,
whose Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life:
grant us to walk in his way,
to rejoice in his truth,
and to share his risen life;
who is alive and reigns, now and for ever. Amen.
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.
We welcome those joining us for this written service, where you can find the Bible Readings, prayers and music for the Second Sunday after Trinity.
First we pray for those suffering in our fragile world, particularly we think of the dozens of children killed or abducted in the recent school attack Uganda:
This beautiful world
can be cruel,
destroying life
and livelihood
in an instant,
challenging our faith
in a God who cares.
This beautiful world
is yours, Lord,
created in love,
gifted by grace.
Help us
understand it ,
care for it ,
protect it,
and when disaster strikes
be there,
if not in person,
then in prayer. Amen.
©John Birch
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Opening Hymn 477
Ye that know the Lord is gracious
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The Collect
Faithful Creator, whose mercy never fails: deepen our faithfulness to you and to your living Word, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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The Readings
Genesis 18: 1-15
Romans 5: 1-8
Matthew 9: 35-10:8
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The Psalm
The Anthem
Teach me, O Lord – Thomas Attwood
Hymn 346
City of God, how broad and far
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The Intercessions
Everlasting God in whatever circumstances we find ourselves, we come to you in prayer. We thank you for the reading we have heard that through your grace there is peace and hope because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. Help us to follow in the footsteps of Christ.
Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer
Creator God we give thanks for the worldwide Anglican Church; for our church community in Haarlem and for the ministry of our Chaplain Bruce. Together with the Church Council grant wisdom and guidance when making decisions for the future. We pray for those in authority: Bishop Robert, Archdeacon Sam and Rural Dean Ruan.
Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer
Holy God, from the Diocesan prayer diary for this Sunday we pray for the Russian Orthodox Church and the Archbishop of Canterbury’s representatives to the Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia. We also pray for the Persecuted Church worldwide, particularly in places where religious faith is suppressed or where Christianity is an unwelcome minority. We pray especially for Christians who face daily persecution. Strengthen, comfort and encourage all those who suffer harassment, violence and imprisonment for being followers of Christ. Help them to trust in you and in our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer
Gracious God, we bring before you the suffering in the world; the victims of natural disasters caused by climate change, flooding and drought. The victims and families of the attack on the school in Uganda yesterday. The victims of the war in Ukraine; we pray that through the African delegation to Russian there will be solutions for peace.
Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer
Loving God, we pray for the sick and the suffering. For those undergoing treatments and surgery, for those convalescing and those who are recovered, the housebound and those in care homes, hospitals and hospices. We give thanks for all those who care for the sick within the family and for all our medical and voluntary services. We remember those on our Chaplaincy Prayer List and pray especially for …
In a moment of quietness we bring before you our personal prayers.
Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer
Faithful God in the week that lies before us, may we reflect your love in our families, our church and our community and may we bring your hope and peace to those around us.
Merciful father: accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen
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Final Hymn 148
Closing Prayers
Eternal God,
whose Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life:
grant us to walk in his way,
to rejoice in his truth,
and to share his risen life;
who is alive and reigns, now and for ever.
Merciful Father,
you gave your Son Jesus Christ to be the good shepherd,
and in his love for us to lay down his life and rise again:
keep us always under his protection,
and give us grace to follow in his steps;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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.
Welcome to our written service for the First Sunday after Trinity. Each Sunday you can join us from home for Prayers, Readings and music for that day.
We open today with a quote from the Bible as we hope and pray for peace around the world, for a world where everyone can live a safe and valued life.
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not let them be afraid. John 14.27
Opening Hymn 410
My God, how wonderful thou art
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The Collect
O God, the strength of all those who put their trust in you, mercifully accept our prayers and, because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without you, grant us the help of your grace, that in the keeping of your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Readings
Genesis 12: 1-9
Romans 4: 13-end
Matthew 9: 9-13,18-26
Hymn 423
O Lord of Hosts, all heaven possessing
The Anthem
Give us the wings of faith – Ernest Bullock
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The Intercessions
Gracious Heavenly Father, in our readings for today we are reminded of the faith of Abraham, who left home on your instructions and risked all on a promise and hope reaching far beyond his location and lifetime. Grant us a small measure of that unshakeable hope that, trusting you, we may persist in our own personal faith journeys along our pilgrimage through life.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
We bring before you an earnest plea for help and spiritual support for the victims of the recent dam disaster in East Ukraine. With this petition, Lord, we also pray for the victims of all violent conflicts across our troubled world. We plead for world peace; a peace that enables and empowers an unwavering focus on the many other widespread humanitarian issues impacting all humankind.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
We pray for our Heads of State, Willem Alexander and Charles, and their governments. In this age of celebrity culture and media frenzy, grant that they may be given wisdom and direction towards sound government and meaningful priorities for the benefit of all their peoples.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
Lord, help us to be mindful of the evidence for accelerating climate change. As we wonder at the beauty of our world on a warm, early summer day, grant that we may not lose sight of the responsibility of stewardship of our planet, however insignificant our personal contribution may seem to be.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
Our diocese is made up of members from many nations, brought together by shared faith and life values. Bless, we pray the work of our leaders, Bishops Robert, and David, and their ordained and lay staff. We remember especially the Liturgy Officer and the Spirituality Advisor, with the team of Spiritual Directors. Help us, aided by their leadership and coordination, to be living examples of diversity, inclusivity, and equality. Thus, may we be guided to grow in the pilgrimage of faith, and in service to our surrounding communities.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
In our daily diocesan prayer cycle. today, we pray for the the members and witness of the Serbian Orthodox Church and for the Archbishop of Canterbury’s representative to the Patriarch of Serbia. We also ask for your blessing on the autonomous (autocephalous) Orthodox Churches of Eastern Europe and the Baltics.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
Lord, we thank you for our Chaplain, Bruce, in his work and ministry. Help us to support him as he seeks to grow our chaplaincy in its outreach and service to the surrounding communities and beyond.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
Lord Jesus, in your earthly life you are recorded as continually responding to the needs for health recovery and healing encountered along the paths you travelled. In your mercy, have compassion upon our sick and infirm. Give us a strong sense of your presence with us. Grant healing and comfort to those on our chaplaincy prayer list, (especially…………), attending to their specific personal needs. Where we are unaware or may forget, we humbly ask you to remember.
And for any (….) that have departed from this mortal life, grant eternal rest, bringing comfort to the grieving families and friends they leave behind.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
Finally, for reflection:
Creator God, each of us displays different skills and characteristics in various functions of our daily lives, be it in work, family, or other capacity. Yet we remain as the same unique persons. In this vein, help us to reflect on the scripturally ascribed aspects of your nature as one God when we consider the doctrine of the Trinity; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Grant that we may use such understanding in the daily development of our faith and prayer life.
Merciful Father, accept these prayers which we offer in the name of your Son, our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
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Hymn 372
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A Prayer for Healing
Take this body, Lord
with all its imperfections
and use it in your service.
May the aches and pains I feel
be the start of conversations
about a God who makes us whole.
May the struggles that I face
enable me to share with others
about a God who gives to all.
May the little I can offer
say more about your sacrifice
and less about my role.
Take this body, Lord
with all its imperfections
and use it in your service.
Amen.
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Closing Prayers
Eternal God,
whose Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life:
grant us to walk in his way,
to rejoice in his truth,
and to share his risen life;
who is alive and reigns, now and for ever.
Merciful Father,
you gave your Son Jesus Christ to be the good shepherd,
and in his love for us to lay down his life and rise again:
keep us always under his protection,
and give us grace to follow in his steps;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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.
Today is Trinity Sunday, when we celebrate the three persons of God – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
“In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit” Matthew 28,19
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you” St Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians
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Opening Hymn 146
Holy, holy Holy Lord God Almighty
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The Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity and in the power of the divine majesty to worship the Unity: keep us steadfast in this faith, that we may evermore be defended from all adversities; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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The Readings
Isaiah 40: 12-17, 27-end
2 Corinthians 13: 11-end
Matthew 28: 16-end
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The Psalm
Psalm 8
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The Anthem
As truly as God is our Father – William Mathias
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Hymn 358
Father of Heaven, whose love profound
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Prayer for Trinity
Almighty and eternal God, you have revealed yourself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and live and reign in the perfect unity of love: hold us firm in this faith, that we may know you in all your ways and evermore rejoice in your eternal glory, who are three Persons yet one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Final Hymn 436
Praise my Soul, the King of Heaven
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Closing Prayers
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.
We are really excited to be welcoming Revd. Mpho Tutu this Sunday 4th June as our Guest Preacher. She will give the sermon in our Eucharist service which starts at 14.30. This is a Choral Service so our choir will also be there, leading a sung service with hymns, a sung psalm and an anthem sung by the choir.
We really hope to see you there!