WORSHIP

Morning Prayer

Lent 5
April 6, 2025

The bell toll leads us into silence as we begin our worship

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OPENING SENTENCE

All I care for is to know Christ and the power of his resurrection.

Philippians 3.10

OPENING HYMN King of Love, O Christ, …… Blue Book CP451

WELCOME AND TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

PENITENTIAL RITE

Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. God’s mercy endures for ever.
Almighty God, unto whom all hearts be open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid : Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hear what comfortable words our Saviour Christ says to all that truly turn to him. Come to me all that labour and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you. ~Matthew 1.28

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that all that believe in him should not perish, but have eternal life. ~John 3.16

Hear also what Saint Paul says.
This is a true saying, and worthy of all to be received, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. ~1 Timothy 1.15

Hear also what Saint John says.
If anyone sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. ~1 John 2.1,

CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us. x3

Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. 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 neighbours as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us. x3

In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. Almighty God have mercy upon you and deliver you from all your sins. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

SANTO, SANTO, SANTO! (sung) Iona Community
Holy, holy, holy, my heart, my heart adores you!
My heart is glad to say the words: you are holy, Lord.

COLLECT OF THE DAY

Most merciful God, by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, you created humanity anew. May the power of his victorious cross transform those who turn in faith to him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

THE WORD

FIRST READING Isaiah 43.16–21

PSALM Psalm 126

When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, *
   then were we like those who dream.
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, *
   and our tongue with shouts of joy.
Then they said among the nations, *
   ”The Lord has done great things for them.”
The Lord has done great things for us, *
   and we are glad indeed.
Restore our fortunes, O Lord, *
   Like the watercourses of the Negev.
Those who sowed with tears *
   will reap with songs of joy.
Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, *
   will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves.

SECOND READING Philippians 3.4b–14

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Marty Haugen
Return to God with all your heart
The Source of grace and mercy;
Come, seek the tender faithfulness of God. x2

GOSPEL READING John 12.1–8

SERMON

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things

visible and invisible;
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds, God, of God; Light, of Light; very God, of very God; begotten, not made; being of one substance with the Father, through whom all things were made: who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man, and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried, and the third day he rose again according to the scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father. And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead: whose kingdom shall have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, who spake by the prophets. And I believe one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church, I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Ailli, Alice, Allison, Annette, Beryl, Brenda, Brynlee, Callie, Carol, Darlene, Dave & Bev, David-Anthony, Dylan, Effie, Emily, Frances, Gabe, Gavin, Gene & Ken, Graham, Heather, Heather, Jackie, Janessa, Janet, John, Judy, Kathleen & Team, Kristina & Family, Lee, Lori, Margreta, Maria, Maureen, Nathan & Chloe, Pat S, Patricia, Peter, Sarah, Sheila, Shelagh, Simone, Spencer & Diana, Sue, Zoë

PEACE
The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you.

– THE HOLY COMMUNION –

OFFERTORY HYMN Giver of the Perfect Gift Blue Book CP180

PRAYERS OVER THE GIFTS

Eternal God, your only Son suffered death upon the cross to bring the world salvation.

Accept the praise and thanksgiving we offer you this day, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

EUCHARIST PRAYER

The Lord be with you And also with you.
Lift up your hearts We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord It is right to give our thanks and praise
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Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of power and might.
Heav’n and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord:
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest. Gordon Light

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LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil:
for the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
Let your Church be the wheat which bears its fruit in dying.
If we have died with him, we shall live with him;
if we hold firm, we shall reign with him.

The gifts of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God!

AGNUS DEI (Lamb of God)
Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us.
O Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us.
O Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world: grant us your peace. Gordon Light

COMMUNION HYMNS Surely it is Good …… Blue Book CP361
How Lovely Is They…… Blue Book CP498

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
All your works praise you, O Lord.
And your faithful servants bless you.

Gracious God we thank you for feeding us with the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ.

May we, who share his body, live his risen life; we, who drink his cup, bring life to others;

we, whom the Spirit lights, give light to the world. Keep us firm in the hope you have set before

us, so that we and all your children shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise your name;

through Christ our Lord. Amen.

– THE SENDING –

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLESSING
May the God of mercy transform you by grace and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

DISMISSAL
Observe a holy Lent as you go from here to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

RECESSIONAL HYMN Forth in They Name…… Blue Book CP467

St. Saviour’s Anglican Church
150 Orchard Avenue, Penticton, BC V2A 1X8
250 492 4325

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Deacon Rev. Richard Simpson - Deacon Rev. Pat Simons
Bishop’s Warden - Pat Rowles