Liturgy and Prayers - Sunday, 13 February 2022 – The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, Year C

Liturgy in one document: Liturgy in One Document, Epiphany 6C

Opening sentence

Christ has been raised from the dead:
the first fruits of those who have died.  (1 Cor 15:20 NRSV)

INTRODUCTION TO CONFESSION

The following introduction to the confession of sins, drawing on verses from the first reading from Jeremiah, may be used today:
Friends in Christ:
This is what the Lord says:
‘The heart is devious above all else;
it is perverse –
who can understand it?
I, the Lord, test the mind and search the heart,
to give to all according to their ways,
according to the fruit of their doings.’
So let us draw near to God our Father
with a true heart to confess our sins,
and ask him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
to forgive us.

Prayer of the day - (Collect):

Traditional

O Lord,
favourably hear the prayers of your people,
that we, who are justly punished for our offences,
may be mercifully delivered by your goodness,
for the glory of your name;
through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

Modernised Traditional

Lord, in your kindness
listen to the prayers of your people.
Have mercy on us
who are justly punished for our sins,
and save us,
for the glory of your name.
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.

Alternative

(Let us pray for a fuller trust in God. [silence])

Most loving Father,
it is your will
that we should leave all our worries with you.
Keep us from faithless fears
and worldly anxieties,
that no cloud may hide from us
the light of your love
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
For he lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

New

(Let us pray for true discipleship. [silence])

Just and merciful God,
you bring down the mighty from their thrones
and lift up the lowly,
and you fill the hungry with good things.
Teach us to rely on you alone
and to hunger for what is right.
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.

Alleluia Verse

Alleluia, alleluia.
Rejoice and leap for joy,
for surely your reward is great in heaven.
Alleluia.

Prayer after the Gospel

This is the gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Lord Jesus, thank you for blessing the poor.
Lead us to know that we are poor in your sight,
and help us to trust in you.
Amen.

Offering Prayer

Ever living God,
without you we are poor and helpless,
but when we trust in you we flourish.
Help us to grow in you and produce fruit.
Do not let us get caught up
in the passing concerns of our daily life,
but use us for the building up of your kingdom.
Amen.

Prayer of the Church

Additional Prayer Points

LCA International Mission

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.
You have sent your only Son
to appear among us as a human being,
and through him
you have fully revealed
the light of your presence to us.
And so, with angels and archangels,
and with all the company of heaven,
we adore and praise your glorious name:

Communion Invitation

Epiphany

Jesus says:
‘The bread that God gives
is he who comes down from heaven
and gives life to the world.’
(Thanks be to God.)
Come, everything is ready.

General

1  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.

2  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.

Prayer after Communion

If it has not been used already, the third prayer under ‘Prayer of the day’ above may be modified as follows and used as a post-communion prayer.

Most loving Father,
you have shown how much you care for us
by feeding us with the body and blood
of your dear Son, Jesus Christ.
Keep us from faithless fears
and worldly anxieties,
that no cloud may hide from us
the light of your love
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
For he lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

Dismissal

BLESSING – from Growing Faith at Home

The Lord bless you with delight in His Word.

DISMISSAL

Go in peace, for Christ has been raised from the dead.
Thanks be to God.

OR  In the name of Christ. Amen.