WELCOME To christ church Highfields Together We walk

WELCOME To christ church Highfields “Together We walk in christ” 1

ALL SAINTS 4 th November 2012 2

ALL SAINTS DAY 'The custom of commemorating all of the martyrs of the church on a single day goes back at least to the third century. In modern practice, All Saints' Day commemorates not only all the martyrs but all the people of God, living and dead, who form the mystical body of Christ. (Contemporary Worship 6: The Church Year, Calendar and Lectionary, 1973) 3

Service with Communion Simplified Spoken Form This Service is adapted from “Simplified form of the communion service” Released by the LCA Commission on Worship in 1989. 4

Opening sentence M: God has made Christ the head over all things for the church, C: which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. (Eph 1: 22 b, 23 NRSV) 5

Hymn We sing: Come, Lord Jesus, come LHS 731 CAL 293 Robin Mann 1949 - (1976) 6

Come, Lord Jesus, come into this weary world. O, how we long for you to come, Lord, come. 7

Come, Lord Jesus, come 1. Wars have come and wars have gone; come, Lord, come! Still the cry goes up, ‘How long? ’ Come, Lord, come! 8

Come, Lord Jesus, come into this weary world. O, how we long for you to come, Lord, come. 9

Come, Lord Jesus, come 2. Hearts are breaking, tears fall down; come, Lord, come! Come and free us, we are bound. Come, Lord, come. 10

Come, Lord Jesus, come into this weary world. O, how we long for you to come, Lord, come. 11

Come, Lord Jesus, come 3. Darkness grows as night wears on; come, Lord, come! Will we live to see the dawn? Come, Lord, come! 12

Come, Lord Jesus, come into this weary world. O, how we long for you to come, Lord, come. 13

Come, Lord Jesus, come 4. Nations rise and nations fall; come, Lord, come! God is with us through it all. Come, Lord, come! 14

Come, Lord Jesus, come into this weary world. O, how we long for you to come, Lord, come. † 15

Preparation M: We gather to worship in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, our God, our creator, our redeemer, who walks with us and promises to be with us every step of our lives. 16

We confess our failings to our God and to one another: (left) We have not loved you with all of our hearts. (right) We have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. (both) We have not responded to your promise. 17

(left) We have put up walls to keep people at a distance. (right) We have failed to respond when someone is hurting. (both) We have not responded to your promise. 18

(left) We are captured by our desire for material wealth. (right) We forget those who do not have food or shelter. (both) We have not responded to your promise. 19

(left) We abuse the gifts of your creation. (right) We destroy your beauty out of ignorance and greed. (both) We have not responded to your promise. 20

(left) We fail to respond to your call to do justice. (right) We seek only comfort for ourselves. (both) We have not responded to your promise. 21

The song of mercy KYRIE ELEISON Larry Olson 1989 Dakota Road Music ATFG 568 CAL 293 22

The song of mercy (chorus) Kyrie Eleison on our world and on our way Kyrie Eleison ev’ry day 23

The song of mercy 1. For peace in the world, for the health of the church, for the unity of all For this holy house, for all who worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord! Let us pray to the Lord! 24

The song of mercy (chorus) Kyrie Eleison on our world and on our way Kyrie Eleison ev’ry day 25

The song of mercy 2. That we may live out your impassioned response to the hungry and the poor That we may live out truth and justice and grace, let us pray to the Lord! – Let us pray to the Lord! 26

The song of mercy (chorus) Kyrie Eleison on our world and on our way Kyrie Eleison ev’ry day 27

The song of mercy 3. For peace in our hearts, for peace in our homes, for friends and family For life and for love, for our work and our play, let us pray to the Lord! – Let us pray to the Lord! 28

The song of mercy (chorus) Kyrie Eleison on our world and on our way Kyrie Eleison ev’ry day 29

The song of mercy 4. For your Spirit to guide, that you centre our lives in the water and the word That you nourish our souls with your body and blood, let us pray to the Lord! – Let us pray to the Lord! 30

The song of mercy (chorus) Kyrie Eleison on our world and on our way Kyrie Eleison ev’ry day † 31

God pronounces his forgiveness on us (We say together and to one another. . ) C: We are broken but God’s promises are not. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and through our faith in him, our sins are forgiven. 32

Liturgy of the WORD 33

GREETING M: The Lord be with you C: And also with you. 34

PRAYER OF THE DAY M: Let us pray. C: Almighty God, you bring your people together in one holy church, the body of our Lord. Lead us to follow your saints and to know the inexpressible joys that you have prepared for those who love you. 35

PRAYER OF THE DAY We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 36

First reading R. The first reading for All Saints Day is written in Chapter 25 of Isaiah beginning at verse 6. Isaiah 25: 6 -9 CEV God prepares a banquet for the peoples 37

Isaiah 25; 6 -9 6 On this mountain the LORD All-Powerful will prepare for all nations a feast of the finest foods. Choice wines and the best meats will be served. 7 Here the LORD will strip away the burial clothes that cover the nations. 38

Isaiah 25; 6 -9 8 The LORD All-Powerful will destroy the power of death and wipe away all tears. No longer will his people be insulted everywhere. The LORD has spoken! 39

Isaiah 25; 6 -9 9 At that time, people will say, "The LORD has saved us! Let's celebrate. We waited and hoped now our God is here. " This is the word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God 40

Psalm 24 CEV Who can enter the Lord’s Temple? R: The Psalm is Psalm 24 1 The earth and everything on it belong to the LORD. The world and its people belong to him. C: The LORD placed it all on the oceans and rivers. 41

Psalm 24 R: 3 Who may climb the LORD'S hill or stand in his holy temple? C: Only those who do right for the right reasons, and don't worship idols or tell lies under oath. R: The LORD God, who saves them, will bless and reward them, C: 6 because they worship and serve the God of Jacob 42

Psalm 24 R: 7 Open the ancient gates, so that the glorious king may come in. 8 Who is this glorious king? C: He is our LORD, a strong and mighty warrior. 43

Psalm 24 R: 9 Open the ancient gates, so that the glorious king may come in. 10 Who is this glorious king? C: He is our LORD, the All-Powerful! Glory to the Father and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning is now, and will be for ever. Amen. 44

Second READING R: The second reading is written in Chapter twenty one of Revelations beginning at verse one. Revelation 21: 1 -6 a The new heaven and the new earth CEV 45

Revelations 21: 1 - 6 I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The first heaven and the first earth had disappeared, and so had the sea. 2 Then I saw New Jerusalem, that holy city, coming down from God in heaven. It was like a bride dressed in her wedding gown and ready to meet her husband. 3 I heard a loud voice shout from the throne: 46

Revelations 21: 1 - 6 God's home is now with his people. He will live with them, and they will be his own. Yes, God will make his home among his people. 4 He will wipe all tears from their eyes, and there will be no more death, suffering, crying, or pain. These things of the past are gone forever. 47

Revelations 21: 1 - 6 5 Then the one sitting on the throne said: I am making everything new. Write down what I have said. My words are true and can be trusted. 6 Everything is finished! I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. . This is the word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God 48

Gospel John 11: 32 -44 Jesus raises Lazarus to life M: The Holy Gospel is written in Chapter 11 of the Gospel according to St John beginning at verse 32. C: Glory to you O Lord 49

John 11: 32 - 44 M: 32 Mary went to where Jesus was. Then as soon as she saw him, she knelt at his feet and said, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. " 33 When Jesus saw that Mary and the people with her were crying, he was terribly upset 34 and asked, "Where have you put his body? " They replied, "Lord, come and you will see. " 50

John 11: 32 - 44. "35 Jesus started crying, 36 and the people said, "See how much he loved Lazarus. "37 Some of them said, "He gives sight to the blind. Why couldn't he have kept Lazarus from dying? " 38 Jesus was still terribly upset. So he went to the tomb, which was a cave with a stone rolled against the entrance. 51

John 11: 32 - 44 39 Then he told the people to roll the stone away. But Martha said, "Lord, you know that Lazarus has been dead four days, and there will be a bad smell. " 40 Jesus replied, "Didn't I tell you that if you had faith, you would see the glory of God? " 52

John 11: 32 - 44 41 After the stone had been rolled aside, Jesus looked up toward heaven and prayed, "Father, I thank you for answering my prayer. 42 I know that you always answer my prayers. But I said this, so that the people here would believe that you sent me. " 43 When Jesus had finished praying, he shouted, "Lazarus, come out!" 53

John 11: 32 - 44 44 The man who had been dead came out. His hands and feet were wrapped with strips of burial cloth, and a cloth covered his face. Jesus then told the people, "Untie him and let him go. " This is the Gospel of the Lord C: Praise to you O Christ. 54

Apostles’ CREED C: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. 55

Apostles’ CREED And 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, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. 56

Apostles’ CREED He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty, from thence he will come to judge the living and the dead. 57

Apostles’ CREED I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen * Christian or ‘catholic’ here means ‘universal’ 58

Hymn We sing: Lord of all hopefulness LHS 870 CAL 293 Jan Struther 1901 -1953 •

Lord of all hopefulness 1. Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy, whose trust, ever childlike, no cares could destroy: Be there at our waking and give us, we pray, your bliss in our hearts, Lord, at the break of the day.

Lord of all hopefulness 2. Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith, whose strong hands were skilled at the plane and the lathe: Be there at our labours and give us, we pray, your strength in our hearts, Lord, at the noon of the day.

Lord of all hopefulness 3. Lord of all kindliness, Lord of all grace, your hands swift to welcome, your arms to embrace: Be there at our homing and give us, we pray, your love in our hearts, Lord, at the eve of the day.

Lord of all hopefulness 4. Lord of all gentleness, Lord of all calm, whose voice is contentment, whose presence is balm: Be there at our sleeping and give us, we pray, your peace in our hearts, Lord, at the end of the day. †

Sermon Today's Message 64

I am the Bread of life We Sing: I Am the Bread of Life AT: 167 CAL: 293 S. Suzanne Toolan * Based on John 6: 35— 69

I am the bread of life 1. I am the Bread of life; Those who come to Me shall not hunger; Those who believe in Me shall not thirst. No one can come to Me Unless the Father draws them.

I am the bread of life Chorus: And I will raise them up, And I will raise them up On the last day.

I am the bread of life 2. The bread that I will give Is My flesh for the life of the world, And those who eat of this bread — They shall live for ever, They shall live for ever:

I am the bread of life Chorus: And I will raise them up, And I will raise them up On the last day.

I am the bread of life 3. Unless you eat Of the flesh of the Son of man, And drink of His blood, You shall not have life within you:

I am the bread of life Chorus: And I will raise you up, And I will raise you up On the last day.

I am the bread of life 4. I am the resurrection, I am the life. Those who believe in Me, Even if they die, They shall live for ever:

I am the bread of life Chorus: And I will raise them up, And I will raise them up On the last day.

I am the bread of life 5. Yes, Lord, we believe That You are the Christ, The Son of God, Who has come Into the world:

I am the bread of life Chorus: And I will raise them up, And I will raise them up On the last day. †

Offering prayer C: Merciful god, you have saved us and called us to a holy life. Let our faith be shown in service to you and love to other people. Amen. 76

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Call to prayer M: God has raised Jesus Christ to sit at his right hand. Let us therefore pray to our Father in heaven through his Son for all the world and all the saints. 77

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Response M: God of all saints, C: Lead us to your kingdom. Concluding prayer M: God of life, we give thanks for the love you have shown to the world through all your saints, and we celebrate our continuing communion with them in love and prayer. 78

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Response Hear the prayers of all your saints for the sake our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. 79

MEMORIAL RITE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED IN THE FAITH 80

INTRODUCTION M: Grace and peace to you from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead and the ruler of the kings of the earth. 81

INTRODUCTION Friends in Christ: Today we remembers of this congregation and our Christian friends and relatives whom our heavenly Father has called out of this life. We remember them and thank God for the gifts he has given us through them. 82

WORD OF GOD M: Our Lord Jesus Christ says: Do not be worried and upset. Believe in God and believe also in me. There are many rooms in my Father's house, and I am going to prepare a place for you. I would not tell you this if it were not so. (John 14: 1, 2 TEV) 83

WORD OF GOD And the apostle John says: I heard a voice from heaven saying, 'Write this: Blessed are the dead who from now on die in the Lord'. 'Yes', says the Spirit, 'they will enjoy rest from their labours, because the results of their service goes with them'. (Rev 14: 13 composite) 84

PRAYER M: Let us pray. Gracious heavenly Father, we praise you for the glorious company of the saints who have finished the course of their lives in faith, and now rest with you from all their work. 85

PRAYER We thank you today for those who have departed from this life and remember them in gratitude before you. Sustain us in life and death, and let perpetual light shine on us and on all your faithful people. C: Amen. 86

BLESSING M: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds safe in Christ Jesus. C: Amen. 87

Lighting of the Memorial Candles 88

LITURGY OF THE LORD'S SUPPER 89

PREFACE M: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. M: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord. M: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give our thanks and praise. 90

PREFACE M: It is indeed right and good, Lord God, holy Father, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 91

PREFACE In your saints you have given us a pledge of our inheritance that, surrounded by such a cloud of witnesses, we may run with perseverance the race that is set before us and receive with them the unfading crown of glory. 92

PREFACE And so, with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we adore and praise your glorious name: 93

HOLY, HOLY C: Holy, holy Lord, God of power and might; heaven and earth are full of your glory 94

The lord’s prayer C: 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. 95

The lord’s prayer Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen. 96

WORDS OF INSTITUTION M: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, and said: Take and eat; this is † my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. 97

WORDS OF INSTITUTION M: In the same way he took the cup, after the supper, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, Drink of it, all of you; this is † my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. 98

Communion invitation M: Jesus says “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. ” C: Thanks be to God. M: Come, everything is ready 99

DISTRIBUTION During the distribution the Minister or his assistant says: Take and eat, this is the body of Christ, given for you. Take and drink, this is the blood of Christ, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. 100

DISMISSAL M: The body of our Lord Jesus Christ and his precious blood strengthen and preserve you in body and soul to life eternal. Go in peace. † C: Amen. 101

POST-COMMUNION Prayer M: Let us pray. C: Almighty God, you bring your people together in one holy communion, the body of our Lord. Lead us to follow your saints and to know the inexpressible joys that you have prepared for those who love you. 102

POST-COMMUNION Prayer We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 103

CONCLUSION : BLESSING M: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favour, † and give you peace. C: Amen. 104

DISMISSAL M: Go in peace. Treat others just as you want to be treated. C: In the name of Christ. Amen. 105

Closing hymn We sing our closing hymn: LORD OF OUR DAYS AT: 1. CAL: 293 Doug Simper & Neil Quintrell © 1974 From “Songs of the People of God Vol 2. ” 106

LORD OF OUR DAYS Chorus: Lord of our days, Lord of yesterday, Lord, our Lord, for ever, Your people we are. Lord of our days, Lord of yesterday, Lord, our Lord, forever, Your people We are. 107

LORD OF OUR DAYS 1. From many parts you fashion one history, A people of God created to hold For all mankind the myst’ry of faith, Lord or your days, your people we are. 108

LORD OF OUR DAYS 2. From many wills you fashion community, A people of God created to love; Being for man the promise of hope, Lord of our days, your people we are. 109

LORD OF OUR DAYS Chorus: Lord of our days, Lord of yesterday, Lord, our Lord, for ever, Your people we are. Lord of our days, Lord of yesterday, Lord, our Lord, forever, Your people we are. 110

LORD OF OUR DAYS 3. From many calls you fashion one destiny, A people of God created to be For all mankind the body of Christ, Lord of our days, your people we are. 111

LORD OF OUR DAYS 4. From many dreams you fashion a unity, A people of God created to serve; Bringing to man the witness of love. Lord of our days, your people we are. 112

LORD OF OUR DAYS Chorus: Lord of our days, Lord of yesterday, Lord, our Lord, for ever, Your people we are. Lord of our days, Lord of yesterday, Lord, our Lord, forever, Your people we are. † 113

go in peace Treat others just as you want to be treated 114