You are welcome to join us for a service of Evening Prayer this Sunday at 6pm via Zoom.
details for the zoom from geraldgreshamcook@gmail.com
Evening Prayer
Sunday 22nd November 2020
Gathering Music
Where sheep may safely graze, Bach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIUCRXMM4pE&t=1s
Opening Prayer
That this evening may be holy, good and peaceful,
let us pray with one heart and mind.
Silence is kept.
As our evening prayer rises before you, O God,
so may your mercy come down upon us
to cleanse our hearts
and set us free to sing your praise
now and forever.
All Amen.
Hymn The King of Love my Shepherd is
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI1OeQfkVyI
Reading Matthew 25:31-48
Reflection Concluding with a passage from the Legend of St. Derfel
Psalm 95
1 Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song.
3 For the Lord is the great God,
the great King above all gods.
4 In his hand are the depths of the earth,
and the mountain peaks belong to him.
5 The sea is his, for he made it,
and his hands formed the dry land.
6 Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
7 for he is our God
and we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.
All Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning is now
and shall be for ever. Amen.
Prayers
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, Lord Jesus Christ, King of Kings, Lord of Lords and our Good Shepherd we come to you in humility today.
Loving Lord, we pray for our churches as we welcome David Crook into our midst, may we work together to give glory to you and further your Kingdom.
Direct us to those who are searching and give us wisdom to know how best to draw them to your love.
We are your people:
The sheep of your pasture.
Loving Lord, may we actively seek to do good, to stand up against injustice and work for peace,
Give us the courage to act as true citizens of heaven.
Help us play our part in ridding the world of the terrible evils that result from the silence and passivity of good people. Jesus be our inspiration and help us to act.
We are your people:
The sheep of your pasture
Loving Lord Jesus, may the ways we manage our homes, our decisions, time and money be in keeping with our calling as children of your Kingdom and sheep of your flock.
May we learn to trust you with all our hearts.
We are your people:
The sheep of your pasture
Loving Lord Jesus, you search for the lost, bring back those who have strayed, bind up the injured and broken hearted and strengthen the weak;
Help us all to share in this loving work of care. Give us eyes to see what you see.
We remember in the silence those known to us in need of our prayers.
We are your people:
The sheep of your pasture
Loving Lord, welcome into your Kingdom all those whose lives have shown them to be your servants, whether or not they have known you by name. Those who have given food and drink and clothing to the needy, and in so doing have ministered to You.
Prepare us all to meet you with the confidence of sins confessed and forgiven. Fill us with your love for those on the margins. May we be merciful as you are merciful.
We are your people:
The sheep of your pasture
Loving Lord, you have shown us such love and humility,
You are our Servant King and we offer you our love and adoration.
Merciful Father,
All Accept these prayers
for the sake of your son
our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen
The Collect
All
Eternal Father: whose Son Jesus Christ
ascended to the throne of heaven
that he might rule over all things
as Lord and King; keep the Church
in the unity of the Spirit and in the
bond of peace, and bring the whole
created order to worship at his feet;
who liveth and reigneth with thee,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
All 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.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and forever.
Amen.
The Conclusion
Lighten our darkness. Lord, we pray;
and in your mercy, defend us from all perils and dangers of this night;
for the love of your only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Hymn The Servant King
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCAdWs-ZyEk
Blessing
The Lord Bless you and Keep you, the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Amen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCpxgEHqjFA
Catch up on our latest news at www.allhallowstillington.com
© The Archbishops' Council of the Church of England, 2000-2005
CCLI 537113
details for the zoom from geraldgreshamcook@gmail.com
Evening Prayer
Sunday 22nd November 2020
Gathering Music
Where sheep may safely graze, Bach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIUCRXMM4pE&t=1s
Opening Prayer
That this evening may be holy, good and peaceful,
let us pray with one heart and mind.
Silence is kept.
As our evening prayer rises before you, O God,
so may your mercy come down upon us
to cleanse our hearts
and set us free to sing your praise
now and forever.
All Amen.
Hymn The King of Love my Shepherd is
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI1OeQfkVyI
Reading Matthew 25:31-48
Reflection Concluding with a passage from the Legend of St. Derfel
Psalm 95
1 Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song.
3 For the Lord is the great God,
the great King above all gods.
4 In his hand are the depths of the earth,
and the mountain peaks belong to him.
5 The sea is his, for he made it,
and his hands formed the dry land.
6 Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
7 for he is our God
and we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.
All Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning is now
and shall be for ever. Amen.
Prayers
At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, Lord Jesus Christ, King of Kings, Lord of Lords and our Good Shepherd we come to you in humility today.
Loving Lord, we pray for our churches as we welcome David Crook into our midst, may we work together to give glory to you and further your Kingdom.
Direct us to those who are searching and give us wisdom to know how best to draw them to your love.
We are your people:
The sheep of your pasture.
Loving Lord, may we actively seek to do good, to stand up against injustice and work for peace,
Give us the courage to act as true citizens of heaven.
Help us play our part in ridding the world of the terrible evils that result from the silence and passivity of good people. Jesus be our inspiration and help us to act.
We are your people:
The sheep of your pasture
Loving Lord Jesus, may the ways we manage our homes, our decisions, time and money be in keeping with our calling as children of your Kingdom and sheep of your flock.
May we learn to trust you with all our hearts.
We are your people:
The sheep of your pasture
Loving Lord Jesus, you search for the lost, bring back those who have strayed, bind up the injured and broken hearted and strengthen the weak;
Help us all to share in this loving work of care. Give us eyes to see what you see.
We remember in the silence those known to us in need of our prayers.
We are your people:
The sheep of your pasture
Loving Lord, welcome into your Kingdom all those whose lives have shown them to be your servants, whether or not they have known you by name. Those who have given food and drink and clothing to the needy, and in so doing have ministered to You.
Prepare us all to meet you with the confidence of sins confessed and forgiven. Fill us with your love for those on the margins. May we be merciful as you are merciful.
We are your people:
The sheep of your pasture
Loving Lord, you have shown us such love and humility,
You are our Servant King and we offer you our love and adoration.
Merciful Father,
All Accept these prayers
for the sake of your son
our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen
The Collect
All
Eternal Father: whose Son Jesus Christ
ascended to the throne of heaven
that he might rule over all things
as Lord and King; keep the Church
in the unity of the Spirit and in the
bond of peace, and bring the whole
created order to worship at his feet;
who liveth and reigneth with thee,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
All 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.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and forever.
Amen.
The Conclusion
Lighten our darkness. Lord, we pray;
and in your mercy, defend us from all perils and dangers of this night;
for the love of your only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Hymn The Servant King
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCAdWs-ZyEk
Blessing
The Lord Bless you and Keep you, the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Amen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCpxgEHqjFA
Catch up on our latest news at www.allhallowstillington.com
© The Archbishops' Council of the Church of England, 2000-2005
CCLI 537113
