Eucharist for the Third Sunday of Advent
Prelude. The ministers enter
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
The Greeting
The president greets the people
The Lord be with you and also with you.
Words of welcome or introduction may be said.
Hymn # 45 vv 1-4
Prayer of Preparation
Prayers of Penitence
The third candle is lit in the Advent Wreath
Heavenly Father, you call us to prepare for the coming of your Son:
forgive us our unreadiness to receive him. Lord, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you were proclaimed by John the Baptist:
help us also to prepare your way. Christ, have mercy.
Holy Spirit, you speak through the prophets:
make us attentive to hear your word. Lord, have mercy.
The Minister declares God’s forgiveness
… through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
The Collect
…. with Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Liturgy of the Word
Readings
The first reading is from the book of Isaiah 35.1-10
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Magnificat (The Song of Mary) Luke 1.46-55
1 My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour; ♦
he has looked with favour on his lowly servant.
2 From this day all generations will call me blessed; ♦
the Almighty has done great things for me and holy is his name.
3 He has mercy on those who fear him, ♦
from generation to generation.
4 He has shown strength with his arm ♦
and has scattered the proud in their conceit,
5 Casting down the mighty from their thrones ♦
and lifting up the lowly.
6 He has filled the hungry with good things ♦
and sent the rich away empty.
7 He has come to the aid of his servant Israel, ♦
to remember his promise of mercy,
8 The promise made to our ancestors, ♦
to Abraham and his children for ever.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning is now and shall be for ever. Amen.
The Second Reading is from the Letter to James 5.7-10
This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading
Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew 11.2-11
Glory to you, O Lord.
This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
Hymn of the Day 806
Affirmation Of Faith
Let us declare our faith in God.
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Prayers of Intercession
The Peace
…. The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you.
Offertory Hymn #LBW 414
During the Hymn the Collection is taken
O God of love, O King of peace, Make wars throughout the world to cease;
Our greed and violent ways restrain. Give peace, O God, give peace again.
Remember, Lord, your works of old, The wonders that your people told;
Remember not our sins’ deep stain. Give peace, O God, give peace again.
Whom shall we trust but you, O Lord? Where rest but on your faithful word?
None ever called on you in vain. Give peace, O God, give peace again.
Where saints and angels dwell above All hearts are joined in holy love;
Oh, bind us in that heav’nly chain. Give peace, O God, give peace again.
The Liturgy of the Sacrament
Preparation of the Table
As this bread was scattered and then gathered and made one, so may your Church be gathered into your kingdom. Glory to you, O God, for ever.
The Eucharistic Prayer
The Lord is here His Spirit is with us.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give thanks and praise.
….And so we give you thanks with the saints of every age and exalt you in the company of heaven as we join their unending hymn:
Hymn 418 Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
…Great is the mystery of faith:
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
…rejoicing in your presence, eternal Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
Breaking of the Bread
The president breaks the consecrated bread.
We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread.
Hymn 419 Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world,
have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, grant us your peace.
Giving of Communion
God’s holy gifts for God’s holy people. Jesus Christ is holy, Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
The president and people receive communion.
Prayer after Communion
… now and for ever. Amen.
The Dismissal
….and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
Announcements
Hymn 30
A minister says
With love and compassion, come, Lord Jesus.
With judgement and mercy, come, Lord Jesus.
In power and glory, come, Lord Jesus.
In wisdom and truth, come, Lord Jesus.
