Liturgy and Prayers - Sunday, 23 October 2022 – 20th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (Proper 25)

Liturgy in one document: Liturgy in One Document, Proper 25C

Opening sentence

I will pour out my spirit on all flesh;
and everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.  (Joel 2:28a;32a NRSV)
OR
You are among us, O Lord, and we bear your name:
do not forsake us!  (Jer 14:9b NIV)

Prayer of the day - (Collect):

Traditional

O God, our refuge and strength,
the author of all godliness:
Be ready to hear
the devout prayers of your church;
and grant that what we ask in faith
we may fully obtain;
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 God, our refuge and strength,
and the source of all true devotion,
listen to the devout prayers of your church.
Let us fully obtain
what we pray for in faith.
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 healing. [silence])

Almighty and merciful God,
your Son showed your love
by healing the sick and making them whole.
Look with compassion on our broken world,
and make us whole by his healing power,
so that we also may show your love to others.
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.

New

(Let us pray for humility. [silence])

Lord God, be merciful to us and hear our prayers.
Teach us to be humble,
knowing both our own sin
and your acceptance of us.
Keep us from passing judgment on others.
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.
(Jesus said:) All who exalt themselves will be humbled,
but all who humble themselves will be exalted.
Alleluia.  (Luke 18:14b NRSV)

Prayer after the Gospel

This is the gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Lord Jesus, thank you for having mercy on us,
even though we are sinners.
Keep us from pride and self-righteousness.
Amen.

Offering Prayer

Lord God,
we cannot rely on our own goodness
or offer you anything you have not first given us.
Consecrate us for your service,
and use us and our gifts
according to your goodness.
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.
(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,
you have given us the healing body of Christ
in the breaking of the bread.
Look with compassion on our broken world,
and make us whole by his healing power,
so that we also may show your love to others.
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. The Lord will keep you safe.
OR
Go in peace. Fight the good fight, run the race and keep the faith.
Thanks be to God.
OR
In the name of Christ. Amen.