Sunday, February 19th, 2017
7th Sunday of Epiphany
Queen's College Appeal
But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.(Matthew 5: 44)
Order of Service
(The Book of Alternative ServicesCommon Praise)
The Gathering of the Community
Presentation of the Colours:National Anthem
Opening Hymn:(#439) Blest are the Pure in Heart
Confirmation Class Presentation: The Kindness Project
Opening Responsesp. 185
The Collect of the Day
Almighty God,your Son revealed in signs and miraclesthe wonder of your saving love.Renew your people with your heavenly grace,and in all our weaknesssustain us by your mighty power;through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.Amen
The Proclamation of the Word
First Reading:Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
RefrainInstruct me in your statutes, O Lord.
Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, and I shall keep it to the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep your law; I shall keep it with all my heart. R
Make me go in the path of your commandments, for that is my desire. Incline my heart to your decrees and not to unjust gain. RTurn my eyes from watching what is worthless; give me life in your ways. Fulfil your promise to your servant, which you make to those who fear you. RTurn away the reproach which I dread, because your judgements are good. Behold, I long for your commandments; in your righteousness preserve my life. R
Second Reading:1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Gradual Hymn:(#487) Where Charity and Love Prevail
Gospel: Matthew 5: 38-48
SermonGuest Preachers: Greg & Charmaine Warford
The Nicene Creedp. 188
Prayers of the People
Confession and Absolutionp. 191
The Peace
Offertory Hymn:(#503)Fight the Good Fight
The Liturgy of the Table
Prayer over the Gifts
Merciful God,accept all we offer you this day.Lead us to love you with all our heart,and to love all people with your perfect love.We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ.Amen
Eucharistic Prayer (#5)p. 204
The Lord’s Prayerp. 212
The Breaking of the Bread (#6)p. 212
The Communion
Prayer after Communion
Gracious God,in the eucharist we celebrate your lovefor us and for all people.
Grant that strengthened by these holy gifts,we may show your love in our lives,
and know its fulfilment in your presence.We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.
Retrieval of the Colours:Royal Anthem
The Blessing and Dismissalp. 214
Recessional Hymn:(# 350) Stand Up and Bless the Lord
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