Here are the resources you need for this Sunday. Please feel free to choose what is suitable for your congregation’s needs. You will notice that the orders of service are available in different formats: choose the “pdf” format if you want something that is ready to print and photocopy, the “doc” or “rtf” format if you wish to change the formatting yourself or the “ppt” format if you use PowerPoint.
- Altar colour: Green
- Bible readings:
FIRST READING 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10,11)22-30,41-43 Solomon’s prayer of dedication of the temple
OR Joshua 24:1,2a,14-18 Joshua affirms: We will serve the Lord
PSALM Psalm 84 OR Psalm 34:15-22 *For musical settings of these Psalms, please see the song suggestions below*
SECOND READING Ephesians 6:10-20 Put on God’s armour
GOSPEL John 6:56-69 Jesus has the words of eternal life
- Sermons:
Lay-readers please note: the linked sermons have not been edited for general use. As part of your preparations, keep in mind that they have been written for specific people in a specific context, and for this reason the issues they address or the examples they use may not be entirely suitable for people in your congregation. If you feel this is the case, you may need to make minor adjustments or find another sermon
Based on second reading : Pr David Christian ; edited for lay reading sermon – ephesians 6 10-20 – year b – pentecost 13
Based on gospel reading: Pr Stephen Pietsch
- Orders of service:
After Pentecost Sunday Word & Prayer ( pdf / doc / ppt )
Service of the Word (pdf / rtf / ppt)
Morning Praise (pdf / rtf / ppt)
Service without communion (pdf / doc / ppt) - Prayer of the Day (Collect): Choose one of the following
Traditional
Almighty and eternal God,
grant that we may grow in faith, hope, and love;
and make us love what you command,
so that we may obtain what you promise;
through your Son,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.OR, modernised traditional
Almighty and eternal God,
help us to grow in faith, hope, and love.
Make us love what you command,
and give to us what you promise.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.OR, alternative
(Let us pray for faith to follow Christ. [silence])
Almighty and merciful God,
your Son Jesus Christ
is the way, the truth, and the life.
Help us to follow him
and walk along the way
that leads to eternal life.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.OR, new
(Let us pray that we are strengthened for prayer. [silence])
Make us strong, almighty God,
to stand firm in your word
against all spiritual attacks,
so that we are equipped
to keep praying for your people.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
- Prayer of the Church/ General Prayer: Prayer of the Church – Pentecost 13B
- Offering Prayer:
Thank you, loving God,
for the gift of eternal life
through your Son Jesus Christ.
Strengthen our faith in him.
Protect us through your love in Christ,
and help us to show that love to others.
Amen. - Visual images for the day: His Word in Pictures
- Song/Hymn suggestions: * = Modernised version available (please click here to download the text file) ;G3, G4 . . . = Guitar chords available in the Music Package 3, 4 . . .; GS = Guitar chords in the Supplement to LH
First reading (a): 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10,11)22-30,41-43
LHS
188 Built on a rock the Church doth stand* G4
248 Christ is made the sure foundation G6
249 Christ is our cornerstone G6
427 God of pity, God of grace* (3 vv mod) G6
434 Let all the world in every corner sing G7
457 Mighty God, we praise Thy name G6
503 We love the place, O God
899 O Lord, hear my prayer
AT
208 In the presence of your people
282 O Lord, hear my prayer
289 Thank you that you hear me
TIS
105 Let all the world in every corner sing
127 Holy God, we praise your name
432 Christ is made the sure foundation
433 Christ is our cornerstone
741 O Lord, hear my prayerFirst reading (b): Joshua 24:1,2a, 14-18
LHS
300 Let me be Thine for ever*
588 O blest the house, whate’er befall* G6
AT
292 Because we bear your name
TIS
686 Lord Jesus, we belong to youSecond reading: Ephesians 6:10-20
LHS
137 Triune God, be Thou our stay G9
195 A mighty fortress is our God* G3
205 Soldiers of Christ, arise G5
206 Stand up, stand up for Jesus G6
207 Oft in danger, oft in woe
225 Soldiers of the cross, arise!
352 Fight the good fight with all thy might* G4
798 Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round G6
AT
100 St Patrick’s Prayer
101 As we step
410 Peace be with you
471 You can tell the Lord
485 Praying
TIS
103 A mighty fortress is our God
214 My heart is full of Christ and longs
478 I bind unto myself today
547 Be thou my vision
570 Soldiers of Christ, arise
592 Stand up, stand up for Jesus
594 Fight the good fight with all your might
642 This day God gives meGospel: John 6:56-69
LHS
175 Thou art the way; to Thee alone* G6
259 Speak, O Lord, Thy servant heareth* (tune 12, G4)
284 O living Bread from heaven* G6
290 O Bread of life from heaven* G3
371 O Jesus, I have promised G5
516 O Splendour of God’s glory bright G8
838 I am the Bread of life GS
842 Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing G3
AT
167 I am the Bread of life
183 Look beyond
270 Eat this bread
442 Alleluia! Where shall we go?
478 This is the body
498 We will take what you offer
TIS
266 Thou art the way: by thee alone
430 Your words to me are life and health
535 I am the Bread of life
595 O Jesus, I have promised
714 Eat this breadPSALM 84
TIS 44, How lovely is your dwelling-place, is a paraphrase of Psalm 84:1-7,10-12. Or, the following paraphrase of Psalm 84 by David Schütz may be sung to the tune Wie lieblich ists hienieden, LH 621. If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.How lovely is your dwelling,
O Lord of heav’nly hosts!
I long with deepest yearning
to stand inside its courts;
for there with all my being
I sing with joy to God.The sparrow makes her nest there
and there she lays her young
in safety by your altar,
O Lord, my God and king.
How happy those who live there –
they never cease to sing.You strengthen those who journey
to Zion, your abode;
your gentle rain refreshes
them on the desert road.
They long to see your face there –
O hear my prayer, O Lord.We pray for your anointed,
our king, who shields us well.
One day within your temple,
if only at the door,
is worth a thousand elsewhere,
where sin and evil dwell.You honour us with favour,
you are our sun and shield.
You keep no good thing from those
who joy to do your will.
O Lord of hosts, how happy
are those who trust in you.Music Resources Vol. 3– Psalm settings : Psalm 84 p137 , Psalm 84 p138
PSALM 34
The following metrical version of Psalm 34:15-22 by David Schütz may be sung to the tune Llanfair (LH 11, TIS 388) with alleluias, or to the tune Gott sei Dank (LH 221, TIS 450) without alleluias. If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.Our Lord keeps his eyes on us,
and his ears will hear our cry.
But he shuns those who do wrong,
and cuts off all thought of them.He will mend the broken heart;
he will heal the battered soul.
Though the righteous suffer much,
yet he rescues them from all.He will guard his righteous ones,
not one of their bones will break.
Sin will reap the wage of death;
those who hate the good are doomed.But he pays the ransom price,
for the lives of all his saints.
All whose refuge is in him
shall not ever be condemned.Music Resources Vol. 3– Psalm settings : Psalm 34 p64
