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 Job 23:1-9,16,17 Job’s complaint against God
OR Amos 5:6,7, 10-15 Hate evil, love good, maintain justice
PSALM Psalm 22:1-15 OR Psalm 90:12-17 *For musical settings of these Psalms, please see the song suggestions below*
SECOND READING Hebrews 4:12-16 Jesus our high priest is merciful
GOSPEL Mark 10:17-31 The rich man goes away sad - 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: edited for lay reading sermon – mark 10 17-31 – year b – pentecost 20 ; NEW Pr Peter Ghalayini ; NEW edited for lay reading sermon -mark 10 20-31 – year b – proper 23
Based on second reading: Pr Roger Atze ; NEW Pr Vince Gerhardy
- Opening Sentences:
Seek good and not evil, that you may live;
and so that the Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you. (Amos 5:14 NRSV) OR
The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword;
it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (Heb 4:12 NRSV)OR
Let us approach the throne of grace with boldness,
so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Heb 4:16 NRSV) - 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)
Service orders with holy communion
Service with communion (page 6) (pdf / doc / ppt)
Alternative form A (page 58) (pdf / doc/ ppt)
Sing the Feast (Chataway) (pdf / doc/ ppt)
Simplified Spoken (pdf / doc/ ppt)
Service with Five Songs of Faith (pdf / rtf/ ppt) - Prayer of the Day (Collect): Choose one of the following
Traditional
Merciful Lord,
grant to your faithful people
pardon and peace,
that they may be cleansed from all their sins
and serve you with a quiet mind;
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
Merciful Lord,
give pardon and peace to your faithful people.
Cleanse us from all our sins,
so that we may serve you with minds set at rest.
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 that we may depend on God. [silence])
Lord, you have called us to open our hands
so that you might fill them.
Open not only our hands,
but our hearts also,
so that we recognise your goodness,
count all things loss in comparison with you,
and desire to be made like you.
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 do not trust in riches, but follow Jesus. [silence])
Our Saviour Jesus,
it is through you that we come to God.
Do not let us be drawn away from you
by the glitter of wealth
or the burdens of daily concerns,
but make us ready to leave everything
and boldly follow you.
For you live and reign
with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
- Prayer after the gospel:
This is the gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Thank you, Lord Jesus,
for calling us to be your followers.
Help us to put you first in our lives.
Amen. - Offering Prayer:
Almighty God,
we thank you that you sent your Son Jesus
to be our high priest to lead us to you.
Let us always approach you with confidence,
seeking mercy and help in times of need.
And lead us faithfully to follow Jesus,
serving him and our fellow human beings.
Amen. - Prayer of the Church (General Prayer): Prayer of the Church – Pentecost 20B
- Resources for services with Holy Communion
PREFACE
It is indeed right and good,
Lord God, holy Father,
that we should at all times and in all places
give thanks to you,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
(On this day)*
he overcame death by his resurrection
and opened up for us
the way to eternal life with you.
And so, with angels and archangels,
and with all the company of heaven,
we adore and praise your glorious name:
* The words ‘on this day’ are used only on Sundays. COMMUNION INVITATION
Jesus says: ‘I am the bread of life.
Whoever comes to me will never be hungry,
and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’
(Thanks be to God.)
Come, everything is ready.OR
Jesus says: ‘My flesh is true food and my blood is true drink.
Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood remain in me, and I in them.’
(Thanks be to God.)
Come, everything is ready.OR
This cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks
is a communion in the blood of Christ.
This bread that we break
is a communion in the body of Christ.
(Thanks be to God.)
Come, everything is ready.PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
The third prayer of the day (as listed above) may be used at this point. It may be modified as follows.Lord, in this sacrament
you have placed into our open hands
the body and blood of Christ.
Open not only our hands,
but our hearts also,
so that we recognise your goodness,
count all things loss in comparison with you,
and desire to be made like you.
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.DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Hold firmly to the faith you profess.
Thanks be to God. OR In the name of Christ. Amen. - Visual images for the day: His Word in Pictures
- Song/Hymn suggestions: * = Modernised version available (please click here to go to the Modernised hymns page) ;G3, G4 . . . = Guitar chords available in the Music Package 3, 4 . . .; GS = Guitar chords in the Supplement to LH
First reading (a): Job 23:1-9,16,17
LHS
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AT
399 Holding out your hand
483 Is the Lord with us or not?
TIS
–First reading (b): Amos 5:6,7,10-15
LHS
193 Jesus, with Thy church abide* G9 (alt tune 82, G5)
314 Turn, Lord, Thine anger G4
804 The Church of Christ in every age G5
814 For the fruits of his creation G6
859 Seek, O seek the Lord, while he is near
AT
11 Lord have mercy
34 Seek ye first
110 Kyrie good God
238 Kyrie 1
286 Lord, hear my praying
379 Kyrie eleison
392 Kyrie eleison
563 How long?
564 Kyrie Eleison (Empty, broken, here I stand)
568 Kyrie Eleison
TIS
168 For the fruits of all creation
464 Seek, O seek the Lord, while he is near
616 O day of God, draw near
618 What does the Lord require?
689 Lord, hear my praying
734 Kyrie eleison
735 Kyrie eleison
736 Kyrie eleison
745 Seek ye firstSecond reading: Hebrews 4:12-16
LHS
67 And can it be, that I should gain (v 4) (alt tune TIS 209)
113 Crown Him with many crowns G5 (see TIS 228)
141 Father of heaven, whose love profound G5 (see TIS 131)
170 Chief of sinners though I be* G5
173 Before the throne of God above G5
259 Speak, O Lord, Thy servant heareth* (alt tune 12, G4)
265 How blest are they who hear God’s Word* G3
397 Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us* G4
426 What a friend we have in Jesus G, STJ 26
738 The night is marching onwards (alt tune 489, G4)
789 My Lord, you wore no royal crown G6
824 Your Word, O Lord, is gentle dew G7
AT
185 Jesus Son of God and man
233 He will listen to you
345 Nothing but the blood
459 God.Version 1.0
TIS
131 Father in heaven, whose love profound
206 With joy we meditate the grace
209 And can it be that I should gain (v 5)
228 Crown him with many crowns (vv 1,2)
235 A man there lived in Galilee
257 Alleluia (v 3)
315 Mine eyes have seen the coming of the glory of the Lord
377 Where high the heavenly temple stands
519 And now, O Father, mindful of the love
580 Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
590 What a friend we have in JesusGospel: Mark 10:17-31
LHS
149 Jesus, priceless treasure* G3
220 Speed Thy servants, Saviour, speed them G6
239 Son of God, eternal Saviour G4
356 Lord of glory, who hast bought us* G3
377 Take my life, and let it be* G6
379 Lord of creation, to Thee be all praise G6 (see TIS 626)
AT
34 Seek ye first the kingdom of God
206 As the deer pants
265 Take us now, we are yours
332 We are sorry
TIS
599 Take my life, and let it be
606 Son of God, eternal Saviour
626 Lord of creation, to you be all praise
745 Seek ye first the kingdom of God
PSALM 22
The following paraphrase of Psalm 22:1-15 by David Schütz (altered) is sung to the tune Herzliebster Jesus (O dearest Jesus) (LH 55, ATO 347; note that the setting of TIS 337 is probably not as suitable for most congregations). If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.verses1-2
My God, my God, why, why am I forsaken?
Why don’t you help me? Why will you not listen?
My God, by day I cry, but you don’t answer,
night brings no sleeping.verses 3-5
Yet you are holy, ‘throned on Israel’s praises.
In you our fathers trusted, and you saved them.
To you they cried, you were the one who saved them.
You did not shame them.verses 6-8
But I’m a worm, despised, no longer human;
scorned by the people, mocked by those who see me.
They sneer and tell me: ‘Trust in God to save you –
if you have pleased him.’verses 9-11a
Yet it was you who from the womb first brought me;
and since my birth, I clung to you for safety.
You’ve been my God, Lord, since my mother bore me:
Don’t be far from me!verses 11b-14a
Trouble is near, and there is none to help me.
Like bulls, my foes all circle and surround me.
They bare their teeth and roar at me like lions –
my strength is failing!verses 14b-15
Like water poured out, and like wax that’s melting,
my heart is breaking; all my bones disjointed,
my mouth is dry, my tongue is thick and swollen –
in death you lay me.Music Resources Vol. 3- Psalm settings : N/A
PSALM 90
The following paraphrase of Psalm 90:1-2a,12-17 by David Schütz may be sung to any well-known 8.7.8.7 D tune, such as Hyfrydol LH 349, Friend LH 426, or Austria LH 458. The second verse of this hymn begins with verse 13 of the psalm. If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.
Lord, throughout all generations,
you have been our dwelling-place,
long before the birth of mountains,
long before the world was made.
Yet before your mighty anger,
should we not all be afraid?
So that we might have true wisdom,
teach us how to count our days.Turn, O Lord, and have compassion!
How long will your people wait?
Fill our hunger in the morning
with your steadfast love and grace,
so that we may rise rejoicing
and be glad through all our days.
For as long as we have suffered,
give us joy and happiness.Let the work of your salvation
be made plain in human sight;
show your people and their children
the great splendour of your might.
Let your blessing and your favour
be on us, O Lord our God:
bless our passing small achievements
with your everlasting word.Music Resources Vol. 3- Psalm settings : Psalm 90 p148
- OTHER HELPFUL WEBSITES FOR CHURCH MUSIC
While the LCA does not necessarily endorse the content of these websites, you may find them helpful in your worship planning.
Small Church Music: You can download mp3 and midi files of popular hymn tunes from this site.
Together to Celebrate: lectionary based song and hymn suggestions from a variety of sources.
Singing from the Lectionary: has song and hymn suggestions based on the RCL from other hymnals.
Song Select: you can search for more contemporary songs by theme. If your congregation has a paid subscription you can also download sheet music.
Hymns Without Words: mp3 downloads of hymn tunes.
Song and Hymn Index. Contains all the indexes of the LHS and AT books in one Excel file. Download the file (zip file) here.
