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 humankindSecond 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
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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 headGospel: 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 arePSALM 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
If you decide to sing Psalm 32 using the paraphrase by David Schutz to the tune St Clement, you might like to use the following version of the ‘Glory to the Father’ so it can be sung to the same tune:
To God the Father, Son and Spirit
all praises,laud and glory be
Just as it was in the beginning,
so now, and through eternity.