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A LITURGY FOR WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
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A LITURGY FOR WORLD MISSION Opening Hymn: Jesus Shall Reign, Hymnal #544 The Holy Eucharist: Rite One or Rite Two Leader: Glory to the Father People: Glory to the Son Leader: Glory to the Spirit People: Forever Three in One Leader: Be glorified at home People: Be glorified in church Leader: Be glorified in earth People: Be glorified in heaven Leader: Glory to the Father People: Glory to the Son Leader: Glory to the Spirit People: Forever Three in One Leader: Hallelujah People: Amen. Collect: BCP p. 206 or 257 Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 34:29-35 The Nicene Creed BCP p. 326-7 or 358 Prayers of the People: A Litany for the Mission of the Church Other Prayers Closing Collect: For the Mission of the Church, BCP p. 838 Confession of Sin, Absolution, and Peace BCP p. 331 or 360 Commissioning of Lay MissionariesSponsor: On behalf of the people of this church, I present to you these persons who have responded to a call to become lay missionaries. They have been called to join with others in ministering to the physical, mental and spiritual needs of ___________________________. Celebrant: Are these persons you are presenting prepared by a commitment to Christ as Lord, by regular attendance at worship, and by knowledge of their duties, to exercise their ministry to the honor of God and to the benefit of those to whom they have been called to minister? Sponsor: I believe they are. Celebrant: to the congregation: We have all been called and have promised in our baptismal covenant to proclaim the Good News by word and example and to serve others in the Name of Christ. to the candidates: You have been specially called to be a lay missionary on behalf of this congregation and the Church to do a specific work. Will you, as long as you are engaged in this work, perform it with love, humility and diligence? Candidates: We will, with God's help. Celebrant: Will you in this work proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? Candidates: We will, with God's help. Celebrant: Will you seek to serve Christ in all persons, especially those to whom you have been called to minister and your fellow lay missionaries? Candidates: We will, with God's help. Celebrant: After he had risen from the dead, Jesus said to his followers "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
Offertory Hymn: 0 Zion Haste, Hymnal #539 The Great Thanksgiving Litany of the Lamb (Church of South India Book of Common Worship) Leader: Worthy is the Lamb that has been slain to receive the power, and riches, and wisdom, and might, and honor, and glory, and blessing.
Leader: Unto him that sits on the throne, and unto the Lamb, be the blessing, and the honor, and the glory, and the dominion, for ever and ever. People: Unto the Lamb be glory! Leader: Worthy are you, for you were slain, and purchased for God with Your blood people of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation. People: Unto the Lamb be glory! Salvation unto our God who sits on the throne, and unto the Lamb. Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen. Communion of the People Communion Music After all have received:
Post Communion Prayer BCP p. 339 or 365 Closing Hymn: Lift High the Cross, Hymnal #473 Notes for the use of A LITURGY FOR WORLD MISSION 1. This Liturgy is approved by Bishop Payne and the Diocesan Commission on Liturgy for use at any or all services on Feb. 25, 2001. The entire service may be used as presented, or portions of it may be used as appropriate for your church's worship needs. 2. The readings give are those designated for the Last Sunday after Epiphany. Among these readings, the I Corinthians reading - Paul's wonderful exposition on the interdependence of the members of the Body of Christ and the primacy of love - as well as Luke's account of the Transfiguration could be employed in a mission theme sermon. Suggested substitute readings which are more explicitly mission oriented are: 3. As one suggestion from the given readings, the preacher could develop a sermon theme of "Listen to Him," taken from the 5. The final prayer of the Prayers of the People calls for special recognition and prayers for any individuals or groups in your congregation who are involved in World Mission and/or missionaries or mission projects which your congregation supports. A sample Commissioning service for Lay Missionaries is also included in this Liturgy. It would be appropriate to use this service or another like it to commission groups or individuals making plans for a future mission trip. This commissioning may be done after the passing of the Peace or at any time in the service when announcements or special presentations are made. 6. Hymns in the service are all from the Hymnal 1982. Other hymns that are appropriate for World Mission Sunday are #182 and #'s 529-544. 7. The youth of our diocese have also learned many mission-oriented songs at Happening and other events. You may contact Taft McWhorter at the Diocesan Center (713) 520-6444 for this music. Some examples are: 8. Other possible music selections and sources: Songs of Celebration: Cry, Hosanna: |