St Pauls Parish Church Drighlington Sunday 1 December 2013 Advent Subnday

Hymns: CP29; CP26; CP31, Anthem:The Truth from Above (arr,Vaughan Williams) ; CP36; How lovely on the mountains
How lovely on the mountains are the feet of Him Who brings good news, good news, Proclaiming peace, announcing news of happiness, Our God reigns, our God reigns. Our God reigns, our God reigns, Our God reigns, our God reigns. You watchmen lift your voices joyfully asone, Shout for your King, your King. See eye to eye the Lord restoring Zion: Your God reigns, your God reigns! Waste places of Jerusalem break forth with joy, We are redeemed, redeemed. The Lord has saved and comforted His people: Your God reigns, your God reigns! Ends of the earth, see the salvation of your God, Jesus is Lord, is Lord. Before the nations He has bared His holy arm: Your God reigns, your God reigns!
Leonard E. Smith Jnr. 1974, 1978 Kingsways Thankyou Music.

Collect:
Almighty God, as your kingdom dawns, turn us from the darkness of sin to the light of holiness, that we may be ready to meet you in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Old Testament Reading

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Isaiah 2.1-5

The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come the mountain of the LORDs house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it. 3 Many peoples shall come and say, Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths. For out of Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. 4 He shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. 5 O house of Jacob, come, let us walk n the light of the LORD!

New Testament Reading

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Romans 13.11-14

Brothers and sisters, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; 12the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armour of light; 13let us live honourably as in the day, not in revelling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarrelling and jealousy. 14Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

Gospel

Matthew 24.36-44

Jesus spoke to his disciples: 36About that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. 38For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, 39 and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. 40Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. 41Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. 42Keep awake, therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. 43But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. 44Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.

Post Communion Prayer

O Lord our God, make us watchful and keep us faithful as we await the coming of your Son our Lord; that, when he shall appear, he may not find us sleeping in sin but active in his service

Notices
Morning Prayer takes place every Thursday at 9.00 at St Pauls. The church will remain open for prayer and Holy Communion this week is at 11.45 Tonight is the Advent Carol Service 6.00 pm Sunday 1 December. Wednesday 4 12.15 pm Funeral 7.30 pm PCC Thursday 5 2.00 pm Wedding Friday 6 12.001.30 Pie Fridayplease see Marlon with offers of pies Saturday 7 12.30 Baptism Friday 13 12.001.30 Super Soupplease see Barry with offers of soup The Christmas Craft Fair raised the fantastic amount of 2969.93 including gift aid, special thanks to Barry and Jean Carter for organising and collecting sponsorship monies and gift vouchers. To all our stall holders and everyone who came, helped and supported us you have all contributed into making this event our best ever. Tickets for the FunziBodo Christmas Dinner and Show at St Peters on 7 December are available today. Please see Brian. Christingle at St PaulsSunday 8 December at 4.00pm There is a plate at the back of church for donations to Christmas flowers and a new flower list. All Age Nativity Sunday 22 December at 10.00 amHear the Christmas Story with music and drama from our children and young people. Carols by CandlelightSunday 22 December at 6.00pm Midnight Communion Tuesday 24 December at 11.30 pm. Christmas Morning Wednesday 25 December Holy Communion at 10.00 am.

The Parish Church of St Paul, Drighlington

HOLY COMMUNION DURING ADVENT

Welcome to this house of prayer

THE Advent Wreath As we light the Advent candles week by week they help us to remember the people who prepared the way for the birth of Jesus. They also remind us that we too need to prepare our hearts and minds if we are to receive the miracle of Christmas

We stand to sing a HYMN we remain standing as THE ADVENT CANDLE is lit Advent 1: The Patriarchs Advent 2: The Prophets Advent 3: John the Baptist Advent 4: The Virgin Mary Christmas Day: Jesus is born THE GREETING Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you and also with you Advent is a season of expectation and preparation as we look forward to celebrating the first coming of Christ at Christmas and his second coming at the end of time. As we prepare ourselves, we ask for Gods FORGIVENESS Jesus says, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand. Silence is kept for reflection We sing: (Addington service)) Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy Christ have mercy, Christ have mercy, Christ have mercy Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy
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We receive Gods forgiveness May the God of all healing and forgiveness draw you to himself, and cleanse you from all your sins that we may behold the glory of his Son, the Word made Flesh, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Let us pray Silence is kept COLLECT for the day We sit for READINGS from the Old and New Testaments We stand to sing a HYMN We turn to face THE GOSPEL Alleluia, alleluia. Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God. Alleluia. Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to N Glory to you, O Lord This is the Gospel of the Lord Glory to you, O Christ We sit for THE ADDRESS

We stand for the CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, 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, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come 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. Please sit for THE PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION This response: may be used Marantha! Come Lord Jesus! Ending Merciful Father accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ Amen Silence is kept after the intercessions
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We stand to share THE PEACE God will speak peace to his people, to those who turn to him in their hearts. The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you Let us offer one another a sign of peace. We stand to sing a HYMN during which the Collection is taken and the bread and wine brought to the altar. We remain standing THE EUCHARIST The Lord is here His Spirit is with us Lift up your hearts We lift them to the Lord Let us give thanks to the Lord our God It is right to give thanks and praise The president praises God for his mighty acts and we respond (Israeli Mass) Holy, holy, holy, holy God of power and might; Heavn 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. The president recalls the Last Supper
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Jesus Christ is Lord: Lord, by your cross and resurrection You have set us free. You are the Saviour of the world. The prayer continues and we say Amen We sit Silence is kept As our Saviour has taught us, so we pray Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be they name; thy Kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory for ever and ever. Amen. The president breaks the consecrated bread Every time we eat this bread and drink this cup, We proclaim the Lords death until he comes.

We sing Jesus, Lamb of God: have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins: have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer of the world: give us your peace. Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Blessed are those who are called to his supper. Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word, and I shall be healed. GIVING OF COMMUNION All are welcome to receive the bread and the wine or a blessing. We sit to sing during communion PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION O Lord our God, make us watchful and keep us faithful as we await the coming of your Son our Lord; that, when he shall appear, he may not find us sleeping in sin but active in his service and joyful in his praise. Amen Christ the son of Righteousness shine upon you, scatter the darkness from before your path, and make you ready to meet him when he comes in glory; And the blessing .. Amen

THE JUNIOR CHURCH THE NOTICES and BANNS OF MARRIAGE

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We stand for the HYMN The DISMISSAL Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ Amen

Coffee is served after the service, please do stay if you can.