Almighty and merciful God,
of whose only gift it cometh
that thy faithful people do unto thee true and laudable service;
Grant, we beseech thee,
that we may so faithfully serve thee in this life,
that we fail not finally to attain thy heavenly promises;
through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
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 and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
God our creator,
you feed your children with the true manna,
the living bread from heaven.
Let this holy food sustain us through our earthly pilgrimage
until we come to that place
where hunger and thirst are no more;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
O God,
whose Son has shown the way of the cross
to be the way of life:
transform and renew our minds
that we may not be conformed to this world
but may offer ourselves wholly to you
as a living sacrifice
through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Suggested Hymns
An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.
Exodus 3: 1-15
*346 - Angel voices, ever singing *S11 - Before the throne of God above *325 - Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here 262 - Come, ye faithful, raise the strain 331 - God reveals his presence *321 - Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty *581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky *336 - Jesus, where'er thy people meet *102 - Name of all majesty *387 - Thanks to God, whose Word was spoken *323 - The God of Abraham praise *372 - Through all the changing scenes of life 679 - When Israel was in Egypt's land
Psalm 105: 1-6, 23-26, 45c
*321 - Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty *83 - The year is gone beyond recall 50 - Think of a world without any flowers 679 - When Israel was in Egypt's land
Psalm 115
48 - God in his love for us lent us this planet *668 - God is our fortress and our rock *418 - Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face 718 - O praise the Lord, ye servants of the Lord 719 - Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord
Romans 12: 9-21
*517 - Brother, sister, let me serve you *219 - From heav'n you came, helpless babe 455 - Go forth for God: go forth to the world in peace 520 - God is love, and where true love is, God himself is there *312 - Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost *523 - Help us to help each other, Lord 300 - Holy Spirit, truth divine *525 - Let there be love shared among us *57 - Lord, for tomorrow and its needs *S92 - Lord, make us servants of your peace *503 - Make me a channel of your peace 507 - Put peace into each other's hands 531 - Where love and loving-kindness dwell
Matthew 16: 21-28
*666 - Be still my soul: the Lord is on thy side *561 - Beneath the Cross of Jesus *S13 - Beneath the cross of Jesus *645 - Father, hear the prayer we offer *588 - Light of the minds that know him *59 - New every morning is the love *108 - Praise to the Holiest in the height *599 - Take up thy cross', the Saviour said *285 - The head that once was crowned with thorns 605 - Will you come and follow me
Principal Service Paired
Collect One
Almighty and merciful God,
of whose only gift it cometh
that thy faithful people do unto thee true and laudable service;
Grant, we beseech thee,
that we may so faithfully serve thee in this life,
that we fail not finally to attain thy heavenly promises;
through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
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 and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
God our creator,
you feed your children with the true manna,
the living bread from heaven.
Let this holy food sustain us through our earthly pilgrimage
until we come to that place
where hunger and thirst are no more;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Almighty God,
your Son willingly endured the agony
and shame of the cross for our redemption.
Grant us courage to take up our cross daily
and follow him wherever he leads;
through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Suggested Hymns
An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.
Jeremiah 15: 15-21
*425 - Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts *384 - Lord, thy word abideth *S174 - Your words to me are life and health
Psalm 26: 1-8
*343 - We love the place, O God
Romans 12: 9-21
*517 - Brother, sister, let me serve you *219 - From heav'n you came, helpless babe 455 - Go forth for God: go forth to the world in peace 520 - God is love, and where true love is, God himself is there *312 - Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost *523 - Help us to help each other, Lord 300 - Holy Spirit, truth divine *525 - Let there be love shared among us *57 - Lord, for tomorrow and its needs *S92 - Lord, make us servants of your peace *503 - Make me a channel of your peace 507 - Put peace into each other's hands 531 - Where love and loving-kindness dwell
Matthew 16: 21-28
*666 - Be still my soul: the Lord is on thy side *561 - Beneath the Cross of Jesus *S13 - Beneath the cross of Jesus *645 - Father, hear the prayer we offer *588 - Light of the minds that know him *59 - New every morning is the love *108 - Praise to the Holiest in the height *599 - Take up thy cross', the Saviour said *285 - The head that once was crowned with thorns 605 - Will you come and follow me
Second Service
Collect One
Almighty and merciful God,
of whose only gift it cometh
that thy faithful people do unto thee true and laudable service;
Grant, we beseech thee,
that we may so faithfully serve thee in this life,
that we fail not finally to attain thy heavenly promises;
through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
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 and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
God our creator,
you feed your children with the true manna,
the living bread from heaven.
Let this holy food sustain us through our earthly pilgrimage
until we come to that place
where hunger and thirst are no more;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Suggested Hymns
An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.
Psalm 105: 1-15
*321 - Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty *597 - Take my life, and let it be *323 - The God of Abraham praise *83 - The year is gone beyond recall 50 - Think of a world without any flowers
2 Kings 6: 24-25; 7: 3-20
*537 - O God, our help in ages past *372 - Through all the changing scenes of life *529 - Thy hand, O God, has guided
Acts 18: 1-16
410 - Dearest Jesus, at your word (Dearest Jesus, we are here) *478 - Go forth and tell! O Church of God, awake! *330 - God is here! As we his people *387 - Thanks to God, whose Word was spoken *117 - To the name of our salvation *603 - When we walk with the Lord *492 - Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim
‡ Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23
*630 - Blessed are the pure in heart *549 - Dear Lord and Father of mankind 131 - Lift up your heads, you mighty gates *75 - Lord, dismiss us with your blessing 640 - Purify my heart
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