| Opening Hymn |
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O come, O come 1982 Hymnal – 56, vs. 4-6
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| The Collect |
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Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare
the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet
with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. Amen.
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| The Gospel and Reflection |
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Luke 3:1-6
In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and
Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and
Lysanias ruler of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to
John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a
baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet
Isaiah, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths
straight. Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall
be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth; and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.'”
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| Prayers of the People |
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Leader: In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. For all people in their daily life and work;
People: For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
Leader: For this community, the nation, and the world;
People: For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
Leader: For the just and proper use of your creation;
People: For victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
Leader: For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
People: For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
Leader: For Michael, our Presiding Bishop, for Eugene and Robert, our bishops; for all
clergy and laity;
People: For all who serve God in his Church.
Leader: For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, especially for all
those effected by the Coronavirus and for those working for racial justice. And
also those for whom we offer our prayers, aloud or silently _________. (Silence) Hear
us, Lord;
People: For your mercy is great.
Leader: We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life, we offer our prayers aloud or
silently __________. (Silence) We will exalt you, O God our King;
People: And praise your Name for ever and ever.
Leader: We pray for all who have died, remembering especially_______, that they may
have a place in your eternal kingdom. (Silence) Lord, let your loving kindness be upon
them;
People: Who put their trust in you.
Celebrant: O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of
your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are
gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now
and forever. Amen.
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| Eucharist Prayer |
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Eucharistic Prayer A Book of Common Prayer – Page 361
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| Presentation Hymn |
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Diverse in culture, nation, race, we come together by your grace. God help us be a meeting ground where hope and
healing can be found. God, let us be a bridge of care connecting people everywhere. Help us confront all fear and
hate and lust for pow’r that separate. When chasms widen, storms arise, O Holy Spirit, make us wise. Let our
resolve, like steel, be strong to stand with those who suffer wrong. God, let us be a table spread with gifts of love
and broken bread, Where all find welcome, grace attends, and enemies arise as friends.
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| Communion Hymn |
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Take my hand LEVAS – 106
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| Communion Prayer |
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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.
Prayer for Peace
O God, the Father of all, guide us into the ways of peace. Lead us from prejudice to truth; deliver us from
hatred, cruelty, violence, and mean spiritedness; fill us with generosity, hospitality and love, and in your good
time enable us all to stand reconciled before you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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| Closing Hymn |
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Come thou long expected Jesus 1982 Hymnal – 66
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| Final Blessings |
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All: Go forth into the world in peace; be of good courage; hold fast to that which is good; render to no
one, evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted; support the weak; help the afflicted; honor all; love and
serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Celebrant: And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be upon
us, and remain with us, now and forever. Amen.
Dismissal Celebrant: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People: Thanks be to God
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