24TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Sunday Liturgy
Introit
Celebrant: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
People: And with your spirit.
Almighty God to You all hearts are open, all desires known, and from You no
secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit,
that we may perfectly love You and worthily magnify
Your Holy name:
through Jesus Christ your son our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you forever and ever.
People: Amen.
Exam of Conscience - Confession of Sin
Celebrant: Please kneel or be seated if you are unable.
Celebrant: As we prepare to celebrate the mystery of Christ’s love,
let us acknowledge our sins and ask the Lord for pardon and strength. Together, we pray…
People: Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against You
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of Your Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of Your Name.
Amen.
Celebrant: May almighty God have mercy on us, + forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
People: Amen.
Praise and Worship
DAYS OF ELIJAH
Days of Elijah
These are the days of Elijah… Declaring the word of the Lord
And these are the days of Your servant, Moses
Righteousness being restored
And though these are the days of great trials… Of famine and darkness and sword
Still, we are the voice in the desert crying, "Prepare ye the way of the Lord!"
Behold he comes, riding on the clouds, shining like the sun at the trumpet call
So lift your voice, it's the year of jubilee, and out of Zion's hill, salvation comes
And these are the days of Ezekiel… The dry bones becoming as flesh
And these are the days of Your servant, David
Rebuilding the temple of praise
And these are the days of the harvest… The fields are as white in the world
And we are the laborers in Your vineyard, Declaring the word of the Lord!
Behold he comes, riding on the clouds, shining like the sun at the trumpet call
So lift your voice, it's the year of jubilee, and out of Zion's hill, salvation comes
There's no God like Jehovah, there's no God like Jehovah
There's no God like Jehovah, there's no God like Jehovah
(three times)
Behold he comes, riding on the clouds, shining like the sun at the trumpet call
So lift your voice, it's the year of jubilee, and out of Zion's hill, salvation comes
The Lord is My Salvation
The grace of God has reached for me and pulled me from a raging sea
and I am safe on this solid ground the Lord is my salvation
I will not fear when darkness falls His strength will help me scale these walls
I'll see the dawn of the rising sun the Lord is my salvation
Who is like the Lord our God
strong to save, faithful in love?
my debt is paid, and the victory won
the Lord is my salvation
My hope is hidden in the Lord He flowers each promise of His word
when winter fades, I know spring will come
the Lord is my salvation
In times of waiting, times of need
when I know loss, when I am weak
I know His grace will renew these days
the Lord is my salvation
Who is like the Lord our God
strong to save, faithful in love?
my debt is paid, and the victory won
the Lord is my salvation
And when I reach my final day He will not leave me in the grave
but I will rise, He will call me home
The Lord is my salvation
Who is like the Lord our God
strong to save, faithful in love?
my debt is paid, and the victory won
the Lord is my salvation
Glory be to God the Father
glory be to God the Son
glory be to God the Spirit
the Lord is our salvation
Glory be to God the Father
glory be to God the Son
glory be to God the Spirit
the Lord is our salvation
The Lord is our salvation
the Lord is our salvation
Who is like the Lord our God
strong to save, faithful in love?
my debt is paid, and the victory won
the Lord is my salvation
Hosanna Hillsongs
I see the King of glory
Coming on the clouds with fire
the whole earth shakes
the whole earth shakes
I see His love and mercy
washing over all our sin
the people sing
the people sing
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the Highest
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the Highest
I see a generation
rising up to take their place
with selfless faith
with selfless faith
I see a near revival
starting as we pray and seek
we're on our knees
we're on our knees
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the Highest
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the Highest
Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like You have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks Yours
Everything I am for Your Kingdom's cause
As I walk from earth into eternity
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the Highest
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the Highest
Kyrie Eleison
Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy
Hear our cry and heal our land
Let kindness lead us, to repentance
Bring us back again
For Your Name is great, and Your heart is grace
Kyrie eleison
Over all You reign, You alone can save
Kyrie eleison
Lord, have mercy;
Christ, have mercy on us now
Who is this God? who pardons all our sin.
So ready to forgive, You delight to show Your mercy
Who is this God? who pardons all our sin
So ready to forgive, You delight to show Your mercy
For Your Name is great, and Your heart is grace
Kyrie eleison
Over all You reign, You alone can save
Kyrie eleison
Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
On us now
Gloria
Glory to God in the highest
and peace, to His people on earth
Glory to God in the highest
and peace, to His people on earth
Lord God, heavenly king
almighty God and Father
we worship You, we give You thanks
we praise You for Your glory
Glory to God in the highest
and peace, to His people on earth
Lord Jesus Christ
only, Son of the Father
Lord God, Lamb of God
you take away the sin of the world
have mercy on us
You are seated
at the right hand of the Father
receive our prayer
Glory to God in the highest
and peace, to His people on earth
For You alone, are the Holy One
You alone are the Lord
You alone are the Most High
Jesus Christ!
with the Holy Spirit
in the glory of God the Father
Amen, Amen
Glory to God in the highest
and peace, to His people on earth
Collect
Celebrant: May the Lord be with you.
People: And with your Spirit
Celebrant: Let us pray
Stir up our hearts O Lord so that we may approach your works with zealous devotion to your sacred heart, and we pray to you
for the relief
of all of our disorders, physical and spiritual
through you and with you
in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost who lives
and reigns with you, one God everlasting, world without end
People: AMEN
Old Testament Reading
Old Testament
Todays Lesson is from the book of Isaiah Chapter 65 Verse(s) 17 thru 25
Isaiah 65:17-25
ESV"For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former things shall not be remembered
or come into mind.
But be glad and rejoice forever in that which I create; for behold, I create Jerusalem to be a joy, and her people to be a gladness.
I will rejoice in Jerusalem and be glad in my people; no more shall be heard in it the sound of weeping and the cry of distress.
No more shall there be in it an infant who lives but a few days, or an old man who does not fill out his days, for the young man shall die a hundred years old, and the sinner a hundred years old shall be accursed.
They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
They shall not labor in vain or bear children for calamity, for they shall be the offspring of the blessed of the LORD, and their descendants with them.
Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear.
The wolf and the lamb shall graze together; the lion shall eat straw like the ox, and dust shall be the serpent's food. They shall not hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain," says the LORD.
Old Testament Conclusion
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God!
Psalm
Reader: The Psalm appointed for today is Psalm 149. Let us sing!
Psalm 149 Halleluyah
Let all Israel rejoice In their Maker and their King
Let all the congregation With one voice begin to sing
Halleluyah, Halleluyah,
Halle-Halleluyah
And we`ll bind the kings with fetters
and Their noble men in chains
And execute their judgement with The highest of praise.
Halleluyah, Halleluyah,
Halle-Halleluyah
Beautify the humble, with a song of praise
For we are the people, who bear your name
Come and take pleasure in the hearts that we bring
Oh Yah be exalted in the songs that we sing
So let's be joyful in our praises
Let there be dancing for the King
Oh sing to Him a new song
Let the highest praises ring
And we`ll bind the kings with fetters
and Their noble men in chains
And execute their judgement with The highest of praise.
Halleluyah, Halleluyah,
Halle-Halleluyah
HALLELUYAH, HALLELUYAH,
HALLE-HALLELUYAH
Even on our beds let our mouths be filled with praise
And a two-edged sword will strike down the enemy
Halleluyah, Halleluyah,
Halle-Halleluyah
HALLELUYAH, HALLELUYAH,
HALLE-HALLELUYAH
Epistle
New Testament Reading
The Epistle is from a letter of
Saint Paul to the Colossians the 1st chapter
People: Glory to You Oh Lord!
Colossians 1:9-14
NIVFor this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.
And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully
giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.
For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Epistle Conclusion
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God!
Gospel
Gospel Acclamation
Deacon: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew the 24th Chapter
The Abomination of Desolation
People: Glory and praise to You, Lord Christ.
Matthew 24:15-35
ESV"So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand),
then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
Let the one who is on the housetop not go down to take what is in his house,
and let the one who is in the field not turn back
to take his cloak.
And alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days!
Pray that your flight may not be in winter or on a Sabbath.
For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be.
And if those days had not been cut short, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect
those days will be cut short.
Then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or 'There he is!' do not believe it.
For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.
See, I have told you beforehand.
So, if they say to you, 'Look, he is in the wilderness,' do not go out. If they say, 'Look, he is in the inner rooms,' do not believe it.
For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
Wherever the corpse is, there the vultures will gather.
"Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
"From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near.
So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates.
Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
Gospel Conclusion
Reader: This is the Gospel of the Lord
People: All praise and honor be to you Lord Jesus Christ
HOMILY
Daniel 12:8-13
ESVI heard, but I did not understand. Then I said, "O my lord, what shall be the outcome of these things?"
He said, "Go your way, Daniel, for the words are shut up and sealed until the time of the end.
Many shall purify themselves and make themselves white and be refined, but the wicked shall act wickedly. And none of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall understand.
And from the time that the regular burnt offering is taken away and the abomination that makes desolate is set up, there shall be 1,290 days.
Blessed is he who waits and arrives at the 1,335 days.
But go your way till the end. And you shall rest and shall stand in your allotted place at the end of the days."
Apostle's Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, Our Lord.
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary;
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried.
He descended into hell.
the third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven,
sitteth at the right hand of the God the Father Almighty.
He shall come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Together let us pray:
Something good is going to happen to me each day (Psalm 23:6)
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life
I am walking in Christ’s victory and holiness (2 Corinthians 5:21)
I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. I am one of His sheep and I know his voice
The mercy and grace of God is working in my life (Hebrews 4:16)
I come boldly to the throne of grace so that I may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need
The blessing of Abraham is working in me daily (Galatians 3:14)
The blessing of Abraham has come upon me in Christ Jesus so that I might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith
I am healed by the stripes on Jesus’ back (Isaiah 53:5)
He was wounded for my transgressions. He was bruised for my iniquities
The chastisement of my peace was upon Him. And with His stripes, I am healed
All my prayers are in the process of being answered (Matthew 21:22).
And all things, whatsoever I shall ask in prayer believing, I shall receive.
I am a soul winner and am increasing in the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8).
I shall freely receive the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit each time He seeks me
As the Lord leads, I shall be a witness for Jesus
in my home, my family, my community and everywhere I go.
Passing of the Peace
Celebrant: Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostle,
”Peace I leave, my peace I give you; look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church,
graciously grant her peace and unity
in accordance with your will.
Who lives and reigns forever and ever.
People: Amen
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us offer each other a sign of peace.
The Lord's Prayer
Celebrant: The Lord be with you
People: And with your Spirit
you may join hands if you so wish.
Celebrant: At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching,
we pray…
Our Father,
who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, are yours now and forever. Amen.
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your Spirit.
Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Preface
Celebrant: God of all power, Ruler of the Universe,
you are worthy of glory and praise.
People: Glory to you forever and ever.
Celebrant: At your command all things came to be:
the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses,
and this fragile earth, our island home.
People: By your will they were created and have their being.
Celebrant: From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us
the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust;
and we turned against one another.
People: Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight.
Celebrant: Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the
fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace.
People: By his blood, he reconciled us. By his wounds, we are healed.
Sanctus
And therefore we praise you,
joining with the heavenly chorus
with prophets, apostles, and martyrs
and with all those in every generation
who have looked to you in hope
to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of Your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Eucharistic Prayer
Celebrant: You are indeed holy, O Lord, the fount of all holiness. Make holy, therefore, these gifts, we pray, by sending down Your Spirit upon them like dewfall,
so that they may become for us the + Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Celebrant: Before He was given up to death, a death He freely accepted, He took bread and gave You thanks. He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said,
TAKE, EAT: THIS IS MY BODY, WHICH IS GIVEN FOR YOU.
DO THIS IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME.
Celebrant: When supper was ended, He took the cup.
Again He gave You thanks and praise, gave the cup to his disciples, and said:
DRINK THIS, ALL OF YOU: THIS IS MY BLOOD OF THE NEW COVENANT,
WHICH IS SHED FOR YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS.
WHENEVER YOU DRINK IT, DO THIS FOR THE REMEMBRANCE OF ME.
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith
People:
Christ has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come again.
Celebrant: Through him, with him, and in him, O God almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is Yours, now and forever.
Holy Communion
Celebrant: May this mingling of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ bring eternal life to us who receive it.
All:
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.
Celebrant: Behold the Lamb of God,
behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
People: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my
roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Celebrant:: The gifts of God for the people of God: take them in remembrance that Jesus died for you and feed on him in your hearts with thanksgiving.
ALL baptized Christians are welcome and encouraged to receive and partake in the body and blood of our Saviour Jesus Christ!
When we partake of the bread, Jesus’ health and divine life flows in our mortal bodies. The touch of Jesus cast out demons, made the lame to walk, the deaf to hear and the blind to see. Receive His healing touch in this Eucharist.
When we partake of the cup, we are completely forgiven our sins and our all of our guilt is washed away. We are made new in Christ Jesus.
COMMUNION
Priest The body of Christ Communicant Amen
Priest The blood of Christ Communicant Amen
Post Communion
Celebrant: Let us stand and pray.
ALL: Eternal God, heavenly Father, You have graciously accepted us as living members of Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, and You have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.
Send us now into the world in peace and grant us strength and courage to love and serve You, with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Dismissal
**Announcements**
Celebrant; The Peace of God which passes all understanding keep your hearts
and minds in the knowledge and love of God and of his Son, Jesus
Christ our Lord.
And the blessing of God Almighty + the Father
and the Son and the Holy Spirit be with you always. Amen.
Recessional Hymn
Everlasting GOD
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord
we will wait upon the Lord
(repeat)
Our God You reign forever
Our hope Our strong deliverer
You are the everlasting God
the everlasting God
You do not faint You won't grow weeary
You're the defender of the weak
You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
wait upon the Lord
we will wait upon the Lord
(repeat)
Our God You reign forever
Our hope Our strong deliverer
You are the everlasting God
the everlasting God
You do not faint You won't grow weeary
You're the defender of the weak
You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles
Dismissal
Deacon: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia Alleluia!
Response: Thanks be to God. Alleluia Alleluia