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The Sunday between 14 and 20 August
(The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity)

20th August 2023

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Principal Service Continuous

Collect One

O God,
who declarest thy almighty power
most chiefly in shewing mercy and pity;
Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of thy grace,
that we, running the way of thy commandments,
may obtain thy gracious promises,
and be made partakers of thy heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect Two

O God,
you declare your almighty power
most chiefly in showing mercy and pity:
Mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace,
that we, running the way of your commandments,
may receive your gracious promises,
and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The First Reading

The Psalm

The Second Reading

The Gospel Reading

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Post Communion Prayer

Lord of all mercy,
we your faithful people have celebrated
the memorial of that single sacrifice
which takes away our sins and brings pardon and peace.
By our communion
keep us firm on the foundation of the gospel
and preserve us from all sin;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect Of The Word

Almighty God,
you have given your only Son
to be for us both a sacrifice for sin
and also the example of godly life:
give us grace that we may always thankfully receive
the benefits of his sacrifice,
and also daily endeavour
to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life;
through the same 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.

Genesis 45: 1-15

*563 - Commit your ways to God
*649 - Happy are they, they that love God
*522 - In Christ there is no east or west
*525 - Let there be love shared among us
*527 - Son of God, eternal Saviour
531 - Where love and loving-kindness dwell

Psalm 133

*518 - Bind us together, Lord
*522 - In Christ there is no east or west
*525 - Let there be love shared among us
*438 - O thou, who at thy eucharist didst pray
507 - Put peace into each other's hands
*661 - Through the night of doubt and sorrow

Romans 11: 1-2a, 29-32

*218 - And can it be that I should gain
9 - There's a wideness in God's mercy

Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28

*324 - God, whose almighty word
*522 - In Christ there is no east or west
716 - Kyrie eleison
*433 - My God, your table here is spread
*104 - O for a thousand tongues to sing
*514 - We cannot measure how you heal

Principal Service Paired

Collect One

O God,
who declarest thy almighty power
most chiefly in shewing mercy and pity;
Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of thy grace,
that we, running the way of thy commandments,
may obtain thy gracious promises,
and be made partakers of thy heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect Two

O God,
you declare your almighty power
most chiefly in showing mercy and pity:
Mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace,
that we, running the way of your commandments,
may receive your gracious promises,
and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The First Reading

The Psalm

The Second Reading

The Gospel Reading

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Post Communion Prayer

Lord of all mercy,
we your faithful people have celebrated
the memorial of that single sacrifice
which takes away our sins and brings pardon and peace.
By our communion
keep us firm on the foundation of the gospel
and preserve us from all sin;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect Of The Word

Almighty and everlasting Father,
you give your children many blessings
Even though we are undeserving.
In every trial and temptation grant us steadfast confidence
in your loving kindness and mercy;
through Jesus Christ, your Son, 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.

Isaiah 56: 1, 6-8

*522 - In Christ there is no east or west
342 - Sweet is the solemn voice that calls
*285 - The head that once was crowned with thorns
*343 - We love the place, O God

Psalm 67

*695 - God of mercy, God of grace

Romans 11: 1-2a, 29-32

*218 - And can it be that I should gain
9 - There's a wideness in God's mercy

Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28

*324 - God, whose almighty word
*522 - In Christ there is no east or west
716 - Kyrie eleison
*433 - My God, your table here is spread
*104 - O for a thousand tongues to sing
*514 - We cannot measure how you heal

Second Service

Collect One

O God,
who declarest thy almighty power
most chiefly in shewing mercy and pity;
Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of thy grace,
that we, running the way of thy commandments,
may obtain thy gracious promises,
and be made partakers of thy heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect Two

O God,
you declare your almighty power
most chiefly in showing mercy and pity:
Mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace,
that we, running the way of your commandments,
may receive your gracious promises,
and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Psalm

The First Reading

The Second Reading

The Gospel Reading

The ‡ prefaced to Gospel readings in the Second Service listing is a provision to be used if that service is a celebration of Holy Communion

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Post Communion Prayer

Lord of all mercy,
we your faithful people have celebrated
the memorial of that single sacrifice
which takes away our sins and brings pardon and peace.
By our communion
keep us firm on the foundation of the gospel
and preserve us from all sin;
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 90 or 90: 1-12

*683 - All people that on earth do dwell
*533 - God of grace and God of glory
*80 - Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father
*6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise
31 - Lord of the boundless curves of space
*361 - Now thank we all our God
*537 - O God, our help in ages past
*366 - Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
*528 - The Church's one foundation
*83 - The year is gone beyond recall
*664 - To Zion's hill I lift my eyes

2 Kings 4: 1-37

*381 - God hath spoken - by his prophets
392 - Now is eternal life

Acts 16: 1-15

*350 - For the beauty of the earth
*S41 - Glory to God, the source of all our mission
*478 - Go forth and tell! O Church of God, awake!
*481 - God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year
*324 - God, whose almighty word
*614 - Great Shepherd of thy people, hear
131 - Lift up your heads, you mighty gates
*591 - O happy day that fixed my choice
*658 - One more step along the world I go
*491 - We have a gospel to proclaim
*343 - We love the place, O God
*492 - Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim
*493 - Ye that know the Lord is gracious

‡ John 6: 51-58

*84 - Alleluia! raise the anthem
*398 - Alleluia! sing to Jesus
*S12 - Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away
401 - Be known to us in breaking bread
*403 - Bread of the world, in mercy broken
404 - Broken for me, broken for you
407 - Christ is the heavenly food that gives
*411 - Draw near and take the body of the Lord
S31 - Eat this bread, drink this cup
*647 - Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
*420 - I am the bread of life
*581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky
*422 - In the quiet consecration
*425 - Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts
*433 - My God, your table here is spread
*435 - O God, unseen, yet ever near
624 - Speak, Lord, in the stillness
449 - Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee
451 - We come as guests invited

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