St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Anglican Church
882 Kingston Rd., Pickering L1V 1A8
Phone: 905-839-7909 Fax: 905-839-3152
www.stpaulsonthehill.com
PENTECOST 6
Sunday, July 16th, 2017
10:00 a.m. – PRAISE EUCHARIST
Sunday School on lower level
Nursery Care on Lower Level
Processional Hymn: We Believe
In this time of desperation, when all we know is doubt and fear, there is only one foundation – we believe, we believe. In this broken generation, when all is dark You help us see. There is only one salvation – we believe, we believe.
Chorus: We believe in God the Father. We believe in Jesus Christ. We believe in the Holy Spirit, and He’s given us new life. We believe in the crucifixion. We believe that He conquered death. We believe in the resurrection and He’s coming back again. (We believe)
So let our faith be more than anthems, greater than the songs we sing. In our weakness and temptations, we believe, we believe.
Bridge: Let the lost be found and the dead be raised in the here and now let love invade. Let the church live loud our God will save – we believe, we believe. And the gates of hell will not prevail for the pow’r of God has torn the veil. Now we know Your love will never fail – we believe, we believe.
Ending: He’s coming back again. He’s coming back again. We believe. We believe.
[Travis Ryan, Richie Fike, Matthew Hooper, c.Integrity’s Worship Music; by permission CCLI #459447]
Welcome and Call to Worship
Opening Prayer
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
PEOPLE: AND ALSO WITH YOU.
Leader: Almighty God,
PEOPLE: to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer of Confession:
Most merciful God, we confess that 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. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen.
Absolution
Priest: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
PEOPLE: AND ALSO WITH YOU.
Praise Song: How Great thou Art
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder, consider all the works Thy hand have made. I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, thy power throughout the universe displayed
Chorus: Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee, how great thou art, how great Thou art. Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee, how great thou art, how great Thou art.
And when I think that God, His Son not sparing, sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in, that on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died, to take away my sin...Chorus.
When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation, and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration and there proclaim,”My God, how great Thou art!”...Chorus.
Praise Song: Shout To The Lord
My Jesus, my Saviour Lord, there is none like you. All of my days I want to praise the wonders of your mighty love. My comfort, my shelter, tower of refuge and strength, let evr'y breath, all that I am never cease to worship you.
CHORUS: Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us sing power and majesty, praise to the King, mountains bow down and seas shall roar at the sound of your name. I sing for joy at the work of your hands; forever I'll love you, forever I'll stand; nothing compares to the promise I have in you. [Darlene Zschech, c. 1993, Hillsongs Australia; by permission CCLI #459447]
Praise Song: God Of Wonders
Lord of all creation, of water, earth and sky. The heavens are Your tabernacle, Glory to the Lord on high.
Chorus 1: God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy. The universe declares Your majesty; You are holy, holy. Lord of heaven and earth, Lord of heaven and earth.
Early in the morning I will celebrate the light. When I stumble in the darkness I will call Your name by night. (Repeat Chorus 1)
Bridge: Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth (3X)
Chorus 2: God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy. Precious Lord, reveal Your heart to me,
Father hold me, hold me. The universe declares Your majesty; You are holy, holy, holy, holy. (Bridge 6X)
[Marc Byrd | Steve Hindalong, © 2000 New Spring | Storm Boy Music | Meaux Mercy (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) | (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) CCLI License No. 459447]
Collect of the Day: (said together)
Almighty God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in you. May we find peace in your service, and in the world to come, see you face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
First Reading: Romans 8:1-11 (page 800)
Reader: A Reading from Paul’s letter to the Romans.
At the conclusion of the Reading, the reader says,
The word of the Lord
People: THANKS BE TO GOD
All stand for the Gospel reading
Reader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew, Chapter 13, verses 1-9, 18-23.
People: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
(The Reading of the Gospel – page 690)
Reader: The Gospel of Christ,
People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Sermon: The Rev. Canon Phil Bristow
The Apostles' Creed: (together, standing)
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Offertory Hymn: Mighty To Save
Chorus: Saviour, He can move the mountains; my God is mighty to save, He is mighty to save. Forever Author of salvation, He rose and conquered the grave, Jesus conquered the grave.
Everyone needs compassion, love that's never failing; let mercy fall on me. Everyone needs forgiveness,
the kindness of a Saviour, the hope of nations.
So take me as You find me, all my fears and failures. Fill my life again, I give my life to follow everything I believe in now I surrender.
Bridge: Shine your light and let the whole world see, we're singing for the glory of the risen King, Jesus.
Shine your light and let the whole world see we're singing for the glory of the risen King. [Ben Fielding | Reuben Morgan, © 2006 Hillsong Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing), CCLI License No. 459447]
Prayer over the Gifts:
Priest: God of heaven and earth, receive our sacrifice of praise, and strengthen us for the perfect freedom of your service, through our Saviour Jesus Christ.. Amen.
Intercessions
Leader: The Lord be with you.
PEOPLE: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
PEOPLE: We lift them to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
PEOPLE: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Prayer of Consecration
PEOPLE: Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
PEOPLE (said): Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Lord's Prayer (said together)
The Breaking of the Bread:
Leader: We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.
PEOPLE: We, being many, are one body, for we all share in the one bread.
* * Please maintain a quiet attitude of prayer or join in quietly singing the following hymns. Prayer ministry is offered at the lobby doors during Communion.
Faithful One
Faithful one so unchanging, ageless one, you're my rock of peace, Lord of all I depend on you. I call out to you again and again; I call out to you again and again.
You are my rock in times of trouble; you lift me up when I fall down. All through the storm your love is the anchor; my hope is in you alone.
[Brian Doerksen, c. 1989, Mercy/Vinyard Publishing; by permission CCLI #459447]
Be Thou My Vision
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me save that thou art, thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping thy presence my light.
Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father, and I thy true son; thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one.
Be thou my battle-shield, sword for the fight; be thou my dignity, thou my delight, thou my soul's shelter, thou my high tower; raise thou me heavenward, O power of my power.
Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise, thou mine inheritance, now and always; thou and thou only, first in my heart, high King of heaven, my treasure thou art.
High King of heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, O ruler of all.
Prayer after Communion:
Leader: O God, may we who have shared in holy things never fail to serve you in your world, and so come to the fullness of joy, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
People: 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.
Recessional Hymn: Fire
CHORUS: Fire, there's a fire, sweet fire burning in my heart. (2X)
And I will run with all of the passion you've put in me and I will spread the seed of the gospel everywhere.
And I can feel the power of your hand upon me, now I know I'll never be the same again.
For as long as you will give me breath my heart is so resolved. Oh to lay my life before you Lord, let everything I do be to your praise.
Let me feel your tongues of fire resting upon me. Let me hear the sound of your mighty rushing wind. Let my life be like an offering of worship. Let me be a living sacrifice of praise. [Paul Oakley, c. 1995,Kingsway's Thankyou Music; by permission CCLI #459447]
The Blessing
The Dismissal:
Leader: Go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.
People: Thanks be to God.