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:
Note: There are two sets of first readings (with accompanying Psalms) given for the Sundays after Pentecost: (a) a new semi-continuous set, and (b) a set related thematically to the gospels (as in the earlier form of the lectionary). It is intended that either one of these two sets be used throughout and that they not be mixed.
FIRST READING Lamentations 1:1-6 The deserted city of Jerusalem
OR Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 The righteous will live by faith
PSALM Lamentations 3:19-26 OR Psalm 137 OR Psalm 37:1-9 *For musical settings of these Psalms, please see the song suggestions below*
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Encouragement to be faithful
GOSPEL Luke 17:5-10 Faith and duty - 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 Habakkuk reading: Pr Peter Ghalayini ; NEW Pr Roger Atze
Based on gospel reading: edited for lay reading sermon – luke 17 3-10 – year c – pentecost 20 ; NEW edited for lay reading sermon – luke 17 5-10 – year c – proper 22 ; NEW Pr Vince Gerhardy
- Opening Sentences:
The grace of God has now been revealed
through the appearing of our Saviour, Christ Jesus. (2 Tim 1:10a 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
O almighty and most merciful God,
in your bountiful goodness
keep us from all things that may hurt us,
that we may be ready both in body and soul
cheerfully to accomplish those things
that are according to your will;
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
Almighty and merciful God,
in your goodness defend us
from everything that might hurt us,
so that we may be ready in body and soul
to do cheerfully what is according to your will.
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 live by faith. [silence])
Almighty and merciful God,
you have ordered our earthly life
that we must walk by faith and not by sight.
Give us such trust in your fatherly care
that we show our faith
by our courage in the face of all perplexities.
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 faithfully serve God. [silence])
Faithful God,
have mercy on us, your unworthy servants,
and make our faith stronger,
so that we serve you obediently
throughout our lives.
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 after the gospel:
This is the gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Thank you, Lord Jesus, that we can serve you.
Increase our faith,
and make us good servants.
Amen. - Offering Prayer:
Merciful God,
you have saved us and called us to a holy life.
Let our faith be shown in service to you
and love to other people.
Amen. - Prayer of the Church (General Prayer): Prayer of the Church – Pentecost 20C
- Additional petition to be included in the Prayer of the Church
During the month of October, congregations are encouraged to join with other Christian churches in Australia to pray for marriages and families. Today and throughout this week we pray for all marriages and families in Australia.
Heavenly Father, grant that our families may be places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of the Gospel and small domestic Churches. Make us ever more mindful of the sacredness and beauty of the family in God’s plan of creation for all people. - 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.’ Come, for
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.’
Come, for 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. Come, for everything is ready.PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
See the service order for a standard post-communion prayer. Alternatively, use the third prayer of the day (as listed above) at this point. It may be modified as follows.
Almighty and merciful God,
thank you for showing your love for us
in this sacrament.
As we walk throughout this earthly life by faith,
give us such trust in your fatherly care
that we show our faith
by our courage in the face of all perplexities.
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. Be strong in faith.
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): Lamentations 1:1-6
–First reading (b): Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
LHS
16 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed G6
310 Out of the depths I cry to Thee* (alt tune 404, G9)
321 Faith is a living power from heaven* G5
490 O Son of God, we wait for Thee* G3
731 Come, Lord Jesus, come GS
AT
20 Come, Lord Jesus, come
286 Sorrowing song
TIS
160 Father all-loving and ruling in majesty
275 Hail to the Lord’s anointed
616 O day of God, draw near
657 God of freedom, God of justiceSecond reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-14
LHS
118 O Holy Ghost, to Thee we all pray* G3
119 Come down, O Love divine G9
121 Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord* G4
122 O Holy Ghost, Thou gift divine* G5
124 O Holy Spirit, enter Thou* G3
134 Come, O come, Thou quickening Spirit* G3
178 Dearest Saviour, hear my promise G3
197 Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word* G5
773 Filled with the Spirit’s power G7
829 I was made a Christian G5 (baptism)
842 Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing G3 (holy communion)
845 Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands G5
860 When this earth was created GS
AT
99 Pentecost prayer
264 Spirit of God
448 Loving Spirit
TIS
140 Firmly I believe and truly
398 Come down, O Love divine
399 Come, Spirit of God, holy Lord
400 O Holy Spirit, enter in
411 Filled with the Spirit’s power
414 There’s a spirit in the air
417 Loving Spirit, loving Spirit
422 Come, Holy Spirit, come
436 Lord, keep us steadfast in your word
496 Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands
562 I’m not ashamed to own my Lord
572 O Thou who camest from above
690 Beauty for brokenness
717 Give thanks with a grateful heartGospel: Luke 17:5-10
LHS
265 How blest are they who hear God’s Word* G3
346 Forth in Thy name, O Lord, I go G5
379 Lord of creation, to Thee be all praise G6
395 O for a faith that will not shrink* G7
499 Lord Jesus Christ, to us attend* G9
507 Open now thy gates of beauty* G3
AT
292 Because we bear your name
357 Give us hearts to know you, Lord (v 4)
376 Faith, hope and love
TIS
169 Our God, we know your providence
571 Forth in your name, O Lord, I go
626 Lord of creation, to you be all praise
686 Lord Jesus, we belong to youPSALM : Lamentations 3:19-26
Music Resources Vol. 3– Psalm settings: N/APSALM 137
TIS 85, By the Babylonian waters, is a version of Psalm 137:1-6.
Music Resources Vol. 3– Psalm settings: N/APSALM 37
The following metrical paraphrase of Psalm 37:1-9 by David Schütz may be sung to the tune All Saints (LH 165). If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.Do not fret about the wicked;
envy not their unjust gain.
Soon they all will die and wither
like the grass upon the plain.
Long life in the land is yours,
when you trust in God the Lord.Take delight in God, and he will
give you all that you desire.
Put your life into the Lord’s hands,
trust and he’ll do what’s required.
He will make your justice bright,
clear as noonday’s shining light.So, be still and wait in patience;
in God’s presence take your stand.
Do not fret about the wicked,
those who make their evil plans.
Anger, rage and wrath forget,
evil comes to those who fret!Though the wicked shall be cut off,
those who wait upon the Lord
will receive the land of promise
as their birthright and reward.
Soon the wicked will be gone,
though you look, they won’t be found.Music Resources Vol. 3– Psalm settings: Psalm 37 p67 , Psalm 37 p68
- 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.
Metrical Psalms by Dale Schoening : Psalms set to well known hymn tunes.
Keyboard Accompaniments for Together in Song – CDs are available for purchase through ACR. CD 1 & 2 ; CD 3 & 4.
