Sunday 16 June, 2013- Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 6), Year C

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 21:1-10 (11-14) 15-21a Naboth’s vineyard
  OR 2 Samuel 11:26 – 12:10, 13-15 Nathan’s message: you are the man!
  PSALM Psalm 5:1-8 OR Psalm 32 *For musical settings of these Psalms, please see the song suggestions below*
  SECOND READING Galatians 2:15-21 Jews and Gentiles are saved by faith
  GOSPEL Luke 7:36 – 8:3 A sinful woman forgiven; women followers
• 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 gospel reading: Pr Tim Stringer ; edited for lay reading sermon – luke 7 36 – 8 3 – year c – pentecost 4
  Based on second reading: Pr Roger Atze
  
• 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
  O God, the protector of all who trust in you,
  without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy:
  Multiply your mercy upon us that,
  with you as our ruler and guide,
  we may so pass through good things temporal
  that we finally lose not those that are eternal;
  through your Son,
  Jesus Christ our Lord,
  who lives and reigns
  with you and the Holy Spirit,
  one God, now and forever.
  Amen.

  OR, modernised traditional
  Lord God, you protect all who trust in you,
  and without you
  nothing is strong and nothing is holy:
  In your great mercy
  guide us through the good things of this life,
  so that in the end
  we do not lose the things of 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, alternative
  (Let us pray for the compassion of Christ. [silence])
  Merciful Father,
  you have freed us from guilt
  through your Son
  and called us to work with him
  in your kingdom.
  Help us to be as compassionate with others
  as he has been with us.
  For he lives and reigns
  with you and the Holy Spirit,
  one God, now and forever.
  Amen.

  OR, new
  (Let us pray for dedication in following Jesus. [silence])
  Jesus, our Saviour,
  thank you for giving up everything for us,
  and making us your people.
  Live within us,
  and teach us to follow you
  without counting the cost.
  For you live and reign
  with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
  one God, now and forever.
  Amen.

• Prayer of the Church/ General Prayer: Prayer of the Church – Pentecost 4C
  
• Offering Prayer:
  Merciful God,
  you have given and forgiven us so much.
  Help us to give ourselves in love
  to you and 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 21:1-10(11-14)15-21a
  LHS
  239    Son of God, eternal Saviour G4
  AT
  286    Lord, hear my praying (Sorrowing Song)
  TIS
  606    Son of God, eternal Saviour
  689    Lord, hear my praying.

  First reading (b): 2 Samuel 11:26 – 12:10,13-15
  LHS
  305    Today Thy mercy calls us* G3
  309    Ah, Lord and God G5
  310    Out of the depths I cry to Thee* G9 (alt tune 404, G9)
  315    Lord, to Thee I make confession* G6
  850    O Father, my Father GS
  AT
  6    O Father, my Father
  322    We are sorry
  TIS
  598    Dear Father, Lord of humankind

  Second reading: Galatians 2:15-21
  LHS
  151    Jesus, Thy boundless love to me* G5
  324    Salvation unto us has come* G5
  330    Rock of ages, cleft for me
  332    Thy works, not mine, O Christ* G8
  473    For me to live is Jesus G5
  620    O dearest Lord, Thy sacred head G6
  AT
  –
  TIS
  195    Salvation now to us has come
  222    Rock of ages, cleft for me
  249     No weight of gold or silver
  352    O dearest Lord, thy sacred head

  Gospel: Luke 7:36 – 8:3
  LHS
  170    Chief of sinners though I be* G5
  333     All that I was, my sin, my guilt* G9
  359    Thee will I love, my strength, my treasure (esp vv 3-5) * G6
  842    Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing G3
  875    There’s a wideness in God’s mercy G9
  AT
  156    He set us free
  225    Why do you love me?
  332    We are sorry
  428    Morning sunshine
  466    I am aware
  515    All are welcome (Communion)
  TIS
  136    There’s a wideness in God’s mercy
  660    Myrrh-bearing Mary from Magdala came
  693    Come as you are

  PSALM 5
  

  Music Resources Vol. 3– Psalm settings: Psalm 5 p9 , Psalm 5 p10

  PSALM 32
  The following paraphrase of the psalm, by David Schütz, may be sung to the American folk tune at AT 407, or each verse may be split into two four line verses and sung to St Clement (LH 549, TIS 458). As the psalm is quite long, a selection of verses may be made. If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.

  How blest are those who are forgiven,
  whose sin is covered by God’s grace.
  How blest are those the Lord calls righteous,
  who look to him with honest face.
  My soul and body groaned in anguish,
  while I stayed silent through the day;
  for day and night your hand was on me,
  and in the end, my strength gave way.

  Then I confessed my sin before you;
  I did not hide my guilt with words.
  I said that I would make confession,
  of my transgression to the Lord.
  Then you forgave all my wrongdoing,
  and you forgave me all my sin;
  my pain is gone, my guilt is ended,
  and now a new day can begin.

  So then let all your faithful people
  lift up to you their heartfelt prayers.
  The raging waters shall not reach them,
  they won’t be swamped by endless cares.
  You are my hiding place and refuge,
  I run to you in times of need,
  and you preserve me from all trouble,
  and now I sing, for I am free.

  For you have said, ‘I will instruct you,
  teach you to see which way to go;
  I always keep my eye upon you,
  I teach you what you need to know.’
  So never be like horse or donkey,
  without a clue of what to do;
  for they need curbs of bit and bridle,
  or else they won’t stay close to you.”

  All kinds of trouble strike the wicked,
  for they have no one on their side.
  But steadfast love surrounds your people,
  who put their trust in you as guide.
  And so be glad in him, you righteous,
  and in the Lord, find peace at last;
  and shout for joy, and give him glory,
  for he gives peace within your hearts.

  
  Music Resources Vol. 3– Psalm settings: Psalm 32 p57 , Psalm 32 p58 , Psalm 32 p59