Gracious God,
we who are baptised into Christ Jesus
were baptised into his death:
we pray that, as you raised him from death,
so by the power of the Holy Spirit
we may live the new life to your glory,
knowing ourselves to be dead in sin
but alive for you in Jesus Christ;
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

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 our Lord.

Eternal Father,
we thank you for nourishing us
with these heavenly gifts.
May our communion strengthen us in faith,
build us up in hope,
and make us grow in love;
for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.

(c) 1st Reading 1 Kings 19: 1–4 (5–7) 8–15a
325* Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the holy one is here
549* Dear Lord and Father of mankind
593* O Jesus, I have promised
624 Speak, Lord, in the stillness
387* Thanks to God whose Word was spoken
141 These are the days of Elijah

(c) Psalm Psalms 42 and 43 [EVABC]
607 As pants the hart for cooling streams
606* As the deer pants for the water
15 If thou but suffer God to guide thee
95* Jesu, priceless treasure
425* Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts
384* Lord, thy word abideth
434 My Jesus, pierced for love of me

(p) 1st Reading Isaiah 65: 1–9
No suggested hymns

(p) Psalm Psalm 22: 19–28
492* Ye servants of God, your master proclaim

2nd Reading Galatians 3: 23–29 [6–24]
250* All hail the power of Jesu’s name
389 All who believe and are baptized
218* And can it be that I should gain
496* For the healing of the nations
522* In Christ there is no east or west
101* Jesus, the very thought of thee
358* King of glory, King of peace

The Gospel Luke 8: 26–39
549* Dear Lord and Father of mankind
554 Lord Jesus, think on me
373* To God be the glory! Great things he has done!