PRAYERS
A. THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our 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.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.
B. PRAYER
We trust you, Lord, for all that today shall bring. Enable us to gladly do your will without murmuring or complaining. Be our strength in weakness, our light in darkness and our wisdom in uncertainty. Grant us full assurance that nothing will be able to separate us from your love in Christ Jesus, and give us boldness to share that love with others. Amen.
C. PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank you for bringing us safely to this new day. Defend us today with your mighty power, and grant that we may fall into no sin, nor run into any kind of danger. May all we do be according to your will, and may we always do what is right and pleasing in your sight, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
D. PRAYER
As our worship rises before you, O God,
so may your mercy come down upon us
to cleanse our hearts and to set us free
to sing your praise for ever and ever. Amen.
CREEDS
E. CREED
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.
F. THE APOSTLES’ CREED
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.
COLLECTS
G. COLLECT
God our Father, whose Son Jesus Christ gives the water of eternal life: may we thirst for you, the spring of life and source of goodness, through him who is alive and reigns, now and for ever.
Amen.
H. COLLECT
Almighty God, who sent your Holy Spirit to be the life and light of your Church: open our hearts to the riches of your grace, that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit in love and joy and peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
BLESSINGS
I. THE GRACE
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with us all evermore.
Amen.
J. BLESSING
Let us be on our guard, stand firm in the faith, be people of courage, be strong, do everything in love, and the grace of the Lord Jesus be with us this day. Amen.
K. BLESSING
Let us all be of one mind, live in peace with all people: and the God of love and peace be with us this day and always. Amen.
L. BLESSING
Go in peace; be of good courage;
hold fast to that which is good;
render to no-one evil for evil;
strengthen the fainthearted;
support the weak;
help the afflicted; honour everyone;
love and serve the Lord,
rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit;
and the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit go with you and remain with you always.
Amen.
CONFESSIONS
M. CONFESSION
Almighty God, our Father
We come to you with humble hearts,
to confess our sins.
For turning away from you,
and ignoring your will for our lives.
Father, forgive us.
Save us and help us.
For behaving just as we wish,
without thinking of you.
Father, forgive us.
Save us and help us.
For failing you – not only by what we do,
but also by our thoughts and words.
Father, forgive us.
Save us and help us.
For letting ourselves be drawn away from you,
by temptations in the world about us.
Father, forgive us.
Save us and help us.
For acting as if we were ashamed to belong
to your dear Son, Jesus Christ.
Father, forgive us.
Save us and help us.
Father we have failed you often,
And humbly ask your forgiveness.
Help us so to live that others may see your glory,
Through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.