Vineyard Evensong The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity Vineyard

Vineyard Evensong The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity

Vineyard Evensong begins with the pastor or leader reading aloud the opening sentence of Scripture Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. (John 4: 23)

Then begins a time of worship in song to the Lord.

The pastor or leader will greet the people The Lord be with you. And also with you.

All those gathered stand everyone says the Lord’s Prayer Our Father, in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. AMEN.

The pastor or leader along with all those gathered, remain standing and say or sing Open our lips, O Lord. And our mouths shall declare Your praise. (2 x) O God, make speed to save us. O Lord, make haste to help us. (2 x)

The pastor or leader along with all those gathered, remain standing and say or sing Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Let us praise the Lord. The Lord’s Name be praised.

The Phos Hilaron may be said or sung O joyful light, from the pure glory of the eternal heavenly Father, O holy, blessed Jesus Christ.

The Phos Hilaron may be said or sung As we come to the setting of the sun and see the evening light, we praise God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

The Phos Hilaron may be said or sung Worthy are You at all times to be praised with holy voices, O Son of God, O giver of life, and to be glorified in all the world

All those gathered may be seated. The pastor or leader says or sings the Opening Psalm appointed for the day Psalm 86: 1 -7 1 Hear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. 2 Guard my life, for I am devoted to you. You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you.

The pastor or leader says or sings the Opening Psalm appointed for the day Psalm 86: 1 -7 3 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I call to you all day long. 4 Bring joy to your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 5 You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you.

The pastor or leader says or sings the Opening Psalm appointed for the day Psalm 86: 1 -7 6 Hear my prayer, O LORD; listen to my cry for mercy. 7 In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me.

After the Opening Psalm, the pastor or leader and all those gathered say or sing Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

The Old Testament lesson is read Joshua 24: 14 -26 14 “Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your

The Old Testament lesson is read Joshua 24: 14 -26 forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD. ” 16 Then the people answered, “Far be it from us to forsake the LORD to serve other gods! 17 It was the LORD our God himself who brought us and

The Old Testament lesson is read Joshua 24: 14 -26 our fathers up out of Egypt, from that land of slavery, and performed those great signs before our eyes. He protected us on our entire journey and among all the nations through which we traveled. 18 And the LORD drove out before us all the nations, including the Amorites, who lived in the land. We

The Old Testament lesson is read Joshua 24: 14 -26 too will serve the LORD, because he is our God. ” 19 Joshua said to the people, “You are not able to serve the LORD. He is a holy God; he is a jealous God. He will not forgive your rebellion and your sins. 20 If you forsake the LORD and serve foreign gods, he will turn and bring disaster on you and

The Old Testament lesson is read Joshua 24: 14 -26 make an end of you, after he has been good to you. ” 21 But the people said to Joshua, “No! We will serve the LORD. ” 22 Then Joshua said, “You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen to serve the LORD. ” “Yes, we are witnesses, ” they replied. 23 “Now then, ” said Joshua, “throw away

The Old Testament lesson is read Joshua 24: 14 -26 the foreign gods that are among you and yield your hearts to the LORD, the God of Israel. ” 24 And the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the LORD our God and obey him. ” 25 On that day Joshua made a covenant for the people, and there at Shechem he drew up for them decrees and laws.

The Old Testament lesson is read Joshua 24: 14 -26 26 And Joshua recorded these things in the Book of the Law of God. Then he took a large stone and set it up there under the oak near the holy place of the LORD.

At the end of the reading, the reader says This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

The Epistle is read Galatians 6: 11 -18 11 See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand! 12 Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. The only reason they do this is to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13 Not even those who are circumcised obey

The Epistle is read Galatians 6: 11 -18 the law, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast about your flesh. 14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a

The Epistle is read Galatians 6: 11 -18 new creation. 16 Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God. 17 Finally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.

At the end of the reading, the reader says This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

The pastor or leader then says or sings the Gradual Psalm appointed for the day Psalm 92: 1 -4 1 It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High, 2 to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, 3 to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp.

The pastor or leader then says or sings the Gradual Psalm appointed for the day Psalm 92: 1 -4 4 For you make me glad by your deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of your hands.

After the Gradual Psalm, the pastor or leader and all those gathered say or sing Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

The people stand for the Gospel reading Matthew 6: 24 -34 24 “No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money. 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body,

The people stand for the Gospel reading Matthew 6: 24 -34 what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

The people stand for the Gospel reading Matthew 6: 24 -34 27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? 28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God

The people stand for the Gospel reading Matthew 6: 24 -34 clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat? ’ or ‘What shall we drink? ’ or ‘What shall we wear? ’ 32 For the pagans

The people stand for the Gospel reading Matthew 6: 24 -34 run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.

The people stand for the Gospel reading Matthew 6: 24 -34 Each day has enough trouble of its own.

After the Gospel, the reader says This is the gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, Lord Christ.

The Nicene Creed is said by all standing I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages, God from God, Light of

The Nicene Creed is said by all standing Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through Him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, He came down from heaven, and was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and

The Nicene Creed is said by all standing was made man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered death and was buried. On the third day He rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will

The Nicene Creed is said by all standing come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and

The Nicene Creed is said by all standing glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, universal, and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

The Nicene Creed is said by all standing I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. AMEN.

All those gathered may be seated. The Sermon is preached or the Takeaway is presented.

Vineyard Evensong The Takeaway or Sermon

Then the pastor or leader says You who truly and earnestly repent of your sins, and are reconciled and at peace with your neighbors, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandments of God, walking in His holy ways, and living by trying to do the next right thing, prepare to draw

Then the pastor or leader says near with faith, and take this holy sacrament to strengthen and comfort you. But first, let us make a humble confession of our sins to Almighty God.

All those gathered stand say this General Confession Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker of all things, judge of all people, we acknowledge and lament our many sins and the wickedness we have committed time after time, by thought, word and deed against Your divine

All those gathered stand say this General Confession majesty. We earnestly repent, and are deeply sorry for these our wrongdoings; the memory of them weighs us down, the burden of them is too great for us to bear. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father. For Your Son

All those gathered stand say this General Confession our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that from this time forward we may always serve and please You in newness of life, to the honor and glory of Your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

The pastor or leader pronounces this Absolution Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who in His great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all who with sincere repentance and true faith turn to Him: have mercy upon you; pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and

The pastor or leader pronounces this Absolution strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

Then the pastor or leader says Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Then the pastor or leader says It is indeed right, and our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to You, holy Father, heavenly King, almighty and eternal God.

The pastor or leader along with all those gathered, remain standing and say or sing Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we proclaim Your great and glorious name, for ever praising You and singing

The pastor or leader along with all those gathered, remain standing and say or sing Holy, holy, Lord God of power and might Heaven and earth are filled with Your Glory… Hosanna, in the Highest… Hallelujah, Hallelujah…

Then the pastor or leader and all those gathered join in this prayer We do not presume to come to this Your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in Your abundant and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under Your table. But You are the

Then the pastor or leader and all those gathered join in this prayer same Lord, who delights in showing mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink His blood, that we may evermore dwell in Him, and He in us. AMEN.

All those gathered may be seated. Then the pastor or leader opens the Communion table by saying On the night He was betrayed, Jesus took bread, (here the pastor or leader takes the bread and breaks it) and He broke it, saying this is My body which is for you. Take and eat in remembrance of Me. In the same manner He took the cup,

All those gathered may be seated. Then the pastor or leader opens the Communion table by saying and during the Last Supper, a Passover celebration, the Cup of Sanctification (here the pastor or leader pours grape juice into the first cup) and the Cup of Plagues (here the pastor or leader pours grape juice into the second cup) had been

All those gathered may be seated. Then the pastor or leader opens the Communion table by saying poured and celebrated. Jesus takes the third cup, (here the pastor or leader pours the grape juice into the third cup) the Cup of Redemption, and says this is My blood poured out for you, drink this in remembrance of Me. There with

All those gathered may be seated. Then the pastor or leader opens the Communion table by saying His friends that night, Jesus gave a lasting ordinance or remembrance that we call Communion, or the Lord’s Table, or the Lord’s Supper. He said to His friends that from now on when you get together and partake of this meal, I want

All those gathered may be seated. Then the pastor or leader opens the Communion table by saying you to remember Me. And as His friends gathering this evening, we partake of the bread and the cup, the body and blood of the Lord and we remember and give thanks. We remember all that Jesus has said and done and promised to

All those gathered may be seated. Then the pastor or leader opens the Communion table by saying do. We remember His willingness to go to the cross on our behalf. We remember how He defeated death and rose again, and we remember with awe and thanksgiving that He is coming back for us soon. So here on this table are the

All those gathered may be seated. Then the pastor or leader opens the Communion table by saying elements of communion, the bread and the cup, the body and blood of the Lord. The Table is open to all who believe, and as the Spirit leads as we praise and worship God in song please come, partake, remember and give thanks.

A time of worship in song to the Lord begins. All those gathered who desire to participate in Communion may proceed to the table and partake of the elements and then return to their seats.

The Prayers follow The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.

The Prayers follow Our Father, in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. AMEN.

The Prayers follow Lord show us Your mercy. And grant us Your salvation. Create in us clean hearts, O God. And renew us by Your Holy Spirit.

The Collect of the Day Guard Your church, O Lord, with Your perpetual mercy, and because in our weakness we cannot stand without You, keep us from all that may harm us and lead us toward all that is beneficial for our now and forever life in You; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

The Second Collect, for Peace O God, the author of all holy desires, all good purposes, and all just works: grant to us Your servants the peace which passes understanding, so that we, living by trying to do the next right thing, and being delivered from the fear of our enemies, may live in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Savior. AMEN.

The Third Collect, for Aid against all Perils Lighten our darkness, Lord, we pray: and in Your great mercy defend us from all peril and danger this night; for the love of Your only Son our Savior Jesus Christ. AMEN.

This General Thanksgiving may be said by all those gathered along with the pastor or leader Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we Your unworthy servants give You humble and hearty thanks for all Your goodness and loving kindness to us, and to all people. We bless You for our creation, preservation, and all the

This General Thanksgiving may be said by all those gathered along with the pastor or leader blessings of this life; but above all for Your boundless love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ, for the means of grace, and the hope of glory. Give us, we pray, such a sense of all Your mercies that with truly thankful hearts we

This General Thanksgiving may be said by all those gathered along with the pastor or leader may declare Your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to Your service, by walking before You in holiness and righteousness all our days, and in living by trying to do the next right thing; through Jesus Christ

This General Thanksgiving may be said by all those gathered along with the pastor or leader our Lord, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, for ever and ever. AMEN.

The Doxology may be sung by all those gathered along with the pastor or leader Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. AMEN.

The pastor or leader begins the ministry time by saying Come, Holy Spirit

After the ministry time, the pastor or leader dismisses with this blessing May the Lord bless and keep you, may His face shine upon you, may He be gracious to you and give you peace. Go today in the peace, the power, and the love of God.

Vineyard Evensong The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity