EUCHARIST FOR THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST
Prelude. The ministers enter
The Gathering
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Greeting
The president greets the people. All stand.
The Lord be with you and also with you.
Words of welcome or introduction may be said.
Hymn 99
Prayer of Preparation
Prayers of Penitence
Forgive us if we have been too preoccupied or distracted to notice the extraordinary in the ordinary. Lord, have mercy.
Forgive us if we have failed to recognize you in the faces of both friends and strangers. Christ, have mercy.
Forgive us if we have let the sound of our own voices drown out your call. Lord, have mercy.
The Minister declares God’s forgiveness
.. through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
THE GLORIA (Talzé)
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria, Gloria. Alleluia, alleluia.
(Glory to God in the highest. Alleluia.)
The Collect
….through Jesus Christ. Amen.
All sit for the readings
The Liturgy of the Word
Old Testament Reading is from the Book of Isaiah 42.1-9
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm 29
Ascribe to the Lord, you powers of heaven,
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
2 Ascribe to the Lord the honour due to his name;
worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders;
the Lord is upon the mighty waters.
4 The voice of the Lord is mighty in operation; ✦
the voice of the Lord is a glorious voice.
5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedar trees;
the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon;
6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf ♦
and Sirion like a young wild ox.
7 The voice of the Lord splits the flash of lightning;
the voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness;
the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.
8 The voice of the Lord makes the oak trees writhe and strips the forests bare; ♦
in his temple all cry, ‘Glory!‘
9 The Lord sits enthroned above the water flood; ♦
the Lord sits enthroned as king for evermore.
10 The Lord shall give strength to his people;
the Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son, And to the Holy Spirit, As it was in he beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen.
The New Testament Reading is from Acts 10.34-43
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
All stand.
Gospel Reading
Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew 3.13-17
Glory to you, O Lord.
Sermon
Hymn of the Day 839
Affirmation Of Faith
Let us declare our faith in God.
We believe in God the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named.
We believe in God the Son, who lives in our hearts through faith, and fills us with his love.
We believe in God the Holy Spirit, who strengthens us with power from on high. We believe in one God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Prayers of Intercession
The Peace
….The peace of the Lord be always with you And also with you.
Offertory Hymn 108
During the Hymn the Collection is taken and the Gifts brought to the Altar
The Liturgy of the Sacrament
Preparation of the Table
… to serve you for ever. Amen
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.
.. kindle a new song:
(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, hosanna in the highest.
….Great is the mystery of faith:
Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
…for ever and ever. 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 the bread of life, and that life is the light of the world.
God here among us, light in the midst of us, bring us to light and life.
Giving of Communion
…The body of Christ keep you in eternal life. Amen
The president and people receive communion.
Prayer after Communion
..through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Through him we offer you our souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen.
The Dismissal
And the blessing of God almighty: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you on this day and for ever. Amen.
Announcements
Hymn 810
A minister says
One in heart and one in mind, and empowered by the Spirit, go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen.
Postlude The ministers and people depart.
