Church Inclusive - Live from St FrancisThe Liturgy for Ordinary Time

WELCOME

The Lord be with you And also with youPraise the Lord Praise him you servants of the LordBlessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit Blessed be God’s Name, now and for ever

Glory to God in the highest and peace to God’s people on earth.Lord God, heavenly King almighty God and Father we worship you; we give you thanks we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.For you alone are the Holy One you alone are the Lord you alone are the Most High Jesus Christ with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father. Amen

PRAYER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

COLLECT FOR PURITYAlmighty God to whom all hearts are open all desires known and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord.

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PENITENCEIn a moment of silence let us confess our sins

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, in penitence we confess that we have sinned against you

through our own fault in thought, word, and deed and in what we have left undone. For the sake of your Son, Christ our Lord forgive us all that is past and grant that we may serve you in newness of life to the glory of your Name.

THE ABSOLUTION

THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Please see the Pew Leaflet

AFFIRMATION OF OUR FAITH

I believe and trust in God the Father who made the universe.I believe and trust in God’s Son Jesus Christ who redeemed humankind.I believe and trust in God’s Holy Spirit who gives life to the people of God.I believe and trust in one God our Creator, our Healer, and our Comforter.

THE WORD OF GOD

THE REFLECTION

THE PRAYERS

THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you. Peace be with you.

SPIRITUAL COMMUNION

As Christ has taught us we are bold to sayOur Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen

Jesus, Lamb of God: have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins: have mercy on us.Jesus, redeemer of the world: give us your peace.

The Lord is close to all that call upon him. Psalm 145:18Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 Lord, silence all voices in our hearts but yours.

A moment of silence as we prepare to receive the Spiritual CommunionJesus, may all that is you flow into me.May your body and blood be my food and drink. May your passion and death be my strength and life. Jesus, with you by my side enough has been given.May the shelter I seek be the shadow of your cross. Let me not run from the love which you offer but hold me safe from the forces of evil.On each of my dyings shed your light and your love.Keep calling to me until that day comes, when with your saints, I may praise you forever. Amen

A moment of silence

Loving God, we thank you for nourishing us with these spiritual 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. Amen

THE CONCLUSION

Give thanks to the Lord for God is gracious God’s mercy endures for ever

Eternal God, comfort of the afflicted and healer of the broken, you have been present to us at the table of life and hope:teach us the ways of gentleness and peace and make us ministers of your love, that all the world may acknowledge the reign of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Father almighty we offer ourselves to you as a living sacrifice in Jesus Christ our Lord. Send us out into the world in the power of the Holy Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory.

God bless Africa, guard our children, guide our leaders, and give us peace. For Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.

THE BLESSING

SOME NOTICES

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