A Service of the Word: Resources

A Service of the Word
IV RESOURCES

A. GREETINGS and INTRODUCTORY RESPONSES

A.1

The Lord is here.

His Spirit is with us.

A.2

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

A.3

The Lord of Love* be with you all.

And also with you.

(Other attributes such as "of Glory", "of Power" may be substituted as e.g. in Form D.)

A.4

The Peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

A.5

(Form B)

A.6

(Form C)

A.7

(Form A)

B. OPENING PRAYERS.

B.1

Form B ( this prayer follows A.5)

B.2

Form C

B.3

(Morning)
The night has passed and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind:
(Silence may be kept.)
As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire with love for you; now and for ever. Amen.

B.4

(Evening)
As our evening prayer rises before you, O God, so may your mercy come down on us to cleanse our hearts and set us free to sing your praise; now and for ever. Amen.

B.5

Invitations to worship:

God rules over all the earth: Come, let us worship.
The Lord is in his holy temple: Come, let us worship.
The Lord is our refuge and strength: Come, let us worship.
(Form A.)
(Form C.)

C. ACCLAMATIONS

C.1

(Form A.)

C.2

(Form B.)

C.3

(Form C.)

C.4

Stand up and praise the Lord your God, who is from everlasting.

Blessed be his glorious name, let it be exalted above all blessing and praise. Stand up, and praise the Lord your God who is from everlasting.

He alone is the Lord, he made the highest heavens and all their starry host, the earth and all that is in it, the seas and all that is in them. Stand up and praise the Lord your God who is from everlasting.

He gives life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship him. Stand up and praise the Lord your God who is from everlasting.

We praise you, O God for you have created all things and made us new in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (from Nehemiah 9)

C.5

(Form D.)

D. INTRODUCTIONS TO CONFESSIONS

D.1

(Form A.)

D.2

Come let us return to the Lord, and say...

D.3

Let us turn to the Lord, admitting our sinfulness, and say...

D.4

God is good. He welcomes all who come to him in repentance and faith. He will not turn anyone away. With confidence we say:

D.5

Suitable sentences of Scripture may be used see APB pages 24 ( 1,2,3) and 30 '2.

E. CONFESSIONS

E.1

(Form A.)

E.2

(Form B.)

E.3

(Form C.)

E.4

God our Father,
long-suffering, full of grace and truth.
You create us from nothing and give us life.
You redeem us and make us your children by your grace.
You do not turn your face from us.
You do not cast us aside.
We confess that we have sinned against you and against our neighbour.
We have wounded you love and marred your image in us.
For the sake of your Son, restore us and bring us to your heavenly joy and pace, in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

F. FORMS OF ABSOLUTION

F.1

(Form A.)

F.2

(Form C.)

F.3

"Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." Hear then the words of grace and the assurance of pardon: your sins are forgiven through Christ. Amen.

F.4

Through the Cross of Christ, may God have mercy on you, pardon you, and set you free. Know that your sins are forgiven and be at peace. May God strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal. Amen.

G. BIBLICAL RESPONSORIES

G.1

(Form B.)

G.2

Your Word, O Lord, is a lantern to my feet.
Your Word, O Lord, is a lantern to my feet.

A light to my path.
A lantern to my feet.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
Your Word, O Lord, is a lantern to my feet.

G.3

Your Word, O Lord, endures for ever.
Your Word, O Lord, endures for ever.

Your truth from age to age.
Endures for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
Your Word, O Lord, endures for ever.

H. AFTER READINGS

H.1

This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

H.2

Lord, may your word live in us,
And bear much fruit to your glory.

H.3

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church.
Thanks be to God.

H.4

(Form D.)

I. AFFIRMATIONS OF FAITH

I.1

The Apostles' Creed

I.2

The Nicene Creed

I.3

The Affirmation from "Renewal of Baptismal Vows" (Form A.)

I.4

(Form C.)

I.5

(Form D.)

I.6

Let us declare our faith in the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ: Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures; he was buried; he was raised to life the third day in accordance with the Scriptures; afterwards he appeared to his followers, and to all the apostles: this we have received, and this we have believed. Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through Jesus Christ our Lord.

J. THE PRAYERS : INTERCESSIONS and THANKSGIVINGS

J.1

(Form A.)

J.2

There are many resources for intercessions and thanksgivings. Care must be taken in this section that these arise as RESPONSE to the Ministry of the Word, that they are objective and not meditations or personal petitions. Particularly in services where all ages are present these should be as relevant to the perceived needs of all as possible.

J.3

(Form D.)

K. GENERAL COLLECTS

K.1

(Form A.)

K.2

(Form B.)

K.3

(Form C.)

K.4

(Form D.)

K.5

Almighty and eternal God, strengthen our faith, we pray, so that in this world we may firmly believe and truly proclaim the Holy Trinity, and in the world to come know you perfectly when with joy we behold you face to face; for you live and reign one God, now and for ever. Amen.

L. WORDS TO INTRODUCE THE LORD'S PRAYER

L.1

(Form A.)

L.2

(Form B.)

L.3

As we look for the coming of the Kingdom, let us pray as Christ has taught us:

L.4

The Lord Jesus Christ gave us the pattern for all prayer, and so we gladly say:

M. AT THE OFFERING of GIFTS OF MONEY

M.1

(Form A.)

M.2

(Form B.)

M.3

(Form C.)

M.4

With the dedication of these gifts, with which you have blessed us, may our lives be dedicated anew to you and in the service of our neighbours; through Jesus Christ, the Servant King. Amen.

N. DISMISSAL PRAYERS

N.1

(Form A.)

N.2

(Form C.)

N.3

(Form D.)

O. BLESSINGS

O.1

God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, bless you and keep you, now and for ever. Amen.

O.2

(Form A.)

O.3

(Suitable for use by a deacon or reader.)
(Form B.)

O.4

Hear the teaching of Jesus: "Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it". Go now to do God's will, and the blessing of God Almighty...

O.5

God give to you and to all those you love his comfort and his peace, his light and his joy in this world and in the next; and the blessing...

O.6

(Suitable for use by a deacon or reader)
Glory to God, whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen.

O.7

May the love of the Cross, the power of the Resurrection, and the presence of the living Lord be with you always. Amen. And the blessing of the eternal God: Creator and Father, Risen Lord and Saviour, Giver of holiness and love, be with you all, now and for ever. Amen.

P. WORDS OF DISMISSAL

P.1

The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

P.2

(Form B.)

P.3

(Form C.)

P.4

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.*
In the name of Christ. Amen.

* In Eastertide add : Alleluia! alleluia!

Q FULL ENDING TO THE COLLECT

If a Collect ends with the words, "through Jesus Christ our Lord." The words "who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever." may be added.

A.1	The Lord is here.
	His Spirit is with us.
A.2	The Lord be with you.
	And also with you.
A.3	The Lord of Love* be with you all.
	And also with you.
	(Other attributes such as "of Glory", "of Power" may be substituted as e.g. in Form D.)
A.4	The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
	And also with you.
A.5	(Form B)
A.6	(Form C)
A.7	(Form A)

B.1	Form B ( this prayer follows A.5)
B.2	Form C
B.3	(Morning) The night has passed and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind: (Silence may be kept.) As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire with love for you; now and for ever. Amen.
B.4	(Evening) As our evening prayer rises before you, O God, so may your mercy come down on us to cleanse our hearts and set us free to sing your praise; now and for ever. Amen.
B.5	Invitations to worship: God rules over all the earth: Come, let us worship. The Lord is in his holy temple: Come, let us worship. The Lord is our refuge and strength: Come, let us worship. (Form A.) (Form C.)

C.1	(Form A.)
C.2	(Form B.)
C.3	(Form C.)
C.4	Stand up and praise the Lord your God, who is from everlasting. Blessed be his glorious name, let it be exalted above all blessing and praise. Stand up, and praise the Lord your God who is from everlasting. He alone is the Lord, he made the highest heavens and all their starry host, the earth and all that is in it, the seas and all that is in them. Stand up and praise the Lord your God who is from everlasting. He gives life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship him. Stand up and praise the Lord your God who is from everlasting. We praise you, O God for you have created all things and made us new in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (from Nehemiah 9)
C.5	(Form D.)

D.1	(Form A.)
D.2	Come let us return to the Lord, and say...
D.3	Let us turn to the Lord, admitting our sinfulness, and say...
D.4	God is good. He welcomes all who come to him in repentance and faith. He will not turn anyone away. With confidence we say:
D.5	Suitable sentences of Scripture may be used see APB pages 24 ( 1,2,3) and 30 '2.

F.1	(Form A.)
F.2	(Form C.)
F.3	"Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." Hear then the words of grace and the assurance of pardon: your sins are forgiven through Christ. Amen.
F.4	Through the Cross of Christ, may God have mercy on you, pardon you, and set you free. Know that your sins are forgiven and be at peace. May God strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal. Amen.

H.1	This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
H.2	Lord, may your word live in us, And bear much fruit to your glory.
H.3	Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. Thanks be to God.
H.4	(Form D.)

I.1	The Apostles' Creed
I.2	The Nicene Creed
I.3	The Affirmation from "Renewal of Baptismal Vows" (Form A.)
I.4	(Form C.)
I.5	(Form D.)
I.6	Let us declare our faith in the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ: Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures; he was buried; he was raised to life the third day in accordance with the Scriptures; afterwards he appeared to his followers, and to all the apostles: this we have received, and this we have believed. Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through Jesus Christ our Lord.

J.1	(Form A.)
J.2	There are many resources for intercessions and thanksgivings. Care must be taken in this section that these arise as RESPONSE to the Ministry of the Word, that they are objective and not meditations or personal petitions. Particularly in services where all ages are present these should be as relevant to the perceived needs of all as possible.
J.3	(Form D.)

L.1	(Form A.)
L.2	(Form B.)
L.3	As we look for the coming of the Kingdom, let us pray as Christ has taught us:
L.4	The Lord Jesus Christ gave us the pattern for all prayer, and so we gladly say:

O.1	God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, bless you and keep you, now and for ever. Amen.
O.2	(Form A.)
O.3	(Suitable for use by a deacon or reader.) (Form B.)
O.4	Hear the teaching of Jesus: "Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it". Go now to do God's will, and the blessing of God Almighty...
O.5	God give to you and to all those you love his comfort and his peace, his light and his joy in this world and in the next; and the blessing...
O.6	(Suitable for use by a deacon or reader) Glory to God, whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen.
O.7	May the love of the Cross, the power of the Resurrection, and the presence of the living Lord be with you always. Amen. And the blessing of the eternal God: Creator and Father, Risen Lord and Saviour, Giver of holiness and love, be with you all, now and for ever. Amen.

P.1	The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.
P.2	(Form B.)
P.3	(Form C.)
P.4	Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.* In the name of Christ. Amen. * In Eastertide add : Alleluia! alleluia!

A Service of the Word IV RESOURCES