Services

Call To Worship "We Have Come Into His House”                                            Levas II, #245

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We have come into His house

and gathered in His name to worship Him.

We have come into His house

and gathered in His name to worship Him.

We have come into His house

and gathered in His name to worship Christ the Lord.

Worship Him, Christ the Lord.

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So forget about yourself

and concentrate on Him and worship Him.

So forget about yourself

and concentrate on Him and worship Him.

So forget about yourself

and concentrate on Him and worship Christ the Lord.

Worship Him, Christ the Lord.

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Let us lift up holy hands

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and magnify His Name and worship Him

Let us lift up holy hands and magnify His

Name and worship Him

Let us lift up holy hands and magnify His

Name and worship Christ the Lord

Worship Him, Christ, the Lord

 Processional Hymn”              HYMNAL #410

1. Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven;
   To His feet thy tribute bring.
   Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
   Evermore His praises sing:
   Praise Him, praise Him, alleluia!
   Praise the everlasting King.

2. Praise Him for His grace and favor
   To our fathers in distress;
   Praise Him still the same as ever,
   Slow to chide, and swift to bless.
   Praise Him, praise Him, alleluia!
   Glorious in His faithfulness.

3. Fatherlike He tends and spares us,
   Well our feeble frame He knows;
   In His hands He gently bears us,
   Rescues us from all our foes.
   Praise Him, praise Him, alleluia!
   Widely yet His mercy flows.

4. Frail as summer’s flow’r we flourish,
   Blows the wind and it is gone;
   But while mortals rise and perish,
   Our God lives unchanging on.
   Praise Him, praise Him, alleluia!
   Praise the high Eternal One!

5. Angels, help us to adore Him,
   Ye behold Him face to face;
   Sun and moon, bow down before Him;
   Dwellers all in time and space,
   Praise Him, praise Him, alleluia!
   Praise with us the God of grace.

The Opening Sentence                                                                                   

The people standing

 Alleluia. Christ is risen.

People              The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

The Prayer of Intent and the Collect for Purity                                            

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: 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.

The Gloria        (Sung)      EVAS II, #243

Glory, Glory, hallelujah,

Lord we praise your Holy name,

Glory, Glory hallelujah,

Lord we praise your Holy name.

1 Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.

2 Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

3 Lord Jesus Christ, only son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, 

Refrain

4 You take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us;

5 You are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. 

6 For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,

7 You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father.

Refrain. Amen.

The Collect                                                                                                   

The Lord be with you.

People              And also with you.

Celebrant               Let us pray.

O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Loving God, we pray for the Search Committee of this parish, asking you to grant them open hearts and minds, a discerning spirit, and confidence in your strength and guidance. Fill them with a vision of your reign, and our participation in its fulfillment. Remove from them any blinders or prejudice that may keep them from seeing your face in all those they encounter in their discernment, and give us grateful hearts for the good work and ministry they do. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

The Ministry of the Word

The First Reading     Genesis 50:15-21      

Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, “What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for all the wrong that we did to him?” So they approached Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this instruction before he died, ‘Say to Joseph: I beg you, forgive the crime of your brothers and the wrong they did in harming you.’ Now therefore please forgive the crime of the servants of the God of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him. Then his brothers also wept, fell down before him, and said, “We are here as your slaves.” But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid! Am I in the place of God? Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today. So have no fear; I myself will provide for you and your little ones.” In this way he reassured them, speaking kindly to them.

 The Word of the Lord

Congregation: Thanks be to God

PSALM 103:1-7, 8-13

1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, *
and all that is within me, bless his holy Name.

2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, *
and forget not all his benefits.

3 He forgives all your sins *
and heals all your infirmities;

4 He redeems your life from the grave *
and crowns you with mercy and loving-kindness;

5 He satisfies you with good things, *
and your youth is renewed like an eagle's.

6 The Lord executes righteousness *
and judgment for all who are oppressed.

7 He made his ways known to Moses *
and his works to the children of Israel.

8 The Lord is full of compassion and mercy, *
slow to anger and of great kindness.

9 He will not always accuse us, *
nor will he keep his anger for ever.

10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, *
nor rewarded us according to our wickedness.

11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, *
so is his mercy great upon those who fear him.

12 As far as the east is from the west, *
so far has he removed our sins from us.

13 As a father cares for his children, *
so does the Lord care for those who fear him.

The Epistle       Romans 14:1-12

Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions. Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables. Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgment on those who eat; for God has welcomed them. Who are you to pass judgment on servants of another? It is before their own lord that they stand or fall. And they will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make them stand.

Some judge one day to be better than another, while others judge all days to be alike. Let all be fully convinced in their own minds. Those who observe the day, observe it in honor of the Lord. Also those who eat, eat in honor of the Lord, since they give thanks to God; while those who abstain, abstain in honor of the Lord and give thanks to God.

We do not live to ourselves, and we do not die to ourselves. If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's. For to this end Christ died and lived again, so that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living.

Why do you pass judgment on your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. For it is written,

"As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God." So then, each of us will be accountable to God.

The Word of the Lord

Congregation: Thanks be to God

Sequence Hymn           “Sweet Hour of Prayer”     LEVAS II, #178 

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Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer,

That calls me from a world of care,

And bids me at my Father’s throne

Make all my wants and wishes known.

In seasons of distress and grief

My soul has often found relief.

And oft escaped the tempter’s snare

By thy return, sweet hour of prayer.

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Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer,

Thy wings shall my petition bear

To Him whose truth and faithfulness

Engage the waiting soul to bless;

And since He bids me seek His face,

Believe His word and trust His grace.

I’ll cast on Him my ev’ry care,

And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer.

3

Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer,

May I thy consolation share,

Till from Mount Pisgah’s lofty height

I view my home and take my flight:

This robe of flesh I’ll drop, and rise

To seize the everlasting prize.

And shout, while passing through the air,

“Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer!” 

The Holy Gospel              Matthew 18:21-35

The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, according to Matthew.

Congregation: Glory to You, Lord Christ

Peter came and said to Jesus, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.

 “For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. When he began the reckoning, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him; and, as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions, and payment to be made. So the slave fell on his knees before him, saying, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ And out of pity for him, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the debt. But that same slave, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat, he said, ‘Pay what you owe.’ Then his fellow slave fell down and pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ But he refused; then he went and threw him into prison until he would pay the debt. When his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked slave! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. Should you not have had mercy on your fellow slave, as I had mercy on you?’ And in anger his lord handed him over to be tortured until he would pay his entire debt. So my heavenly Father will also do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart.”

The Gospel of the Lord

Congregation: Praise to You, Lord Christ       

St. Augustine's Episcopal Church

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from 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: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and 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 come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Preyers of the People

Prayers of the People      

The Leader and People pray responsively

Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble and those named now:

Ithon, Ruth, Eleanor, Gary, Bill, Olivia, Suzanne, Dann, Joyce, Elizabeth and Aiden, Barbara, Nellie, Rodessa, Kenneth, Dorothy, Katy, Faye, Raphael, Gregory, Marian, The Rev. Zelda, Carol, Peter, Tupac, Trevon, Regina, Lois, LaVergne, Lamar, Hamisi, Odis, Richard, Edward, Nan, Kathy, Tiffany, Amy Jo, Belinda, Monica, Jacqui, Elmer, Desmond, Alice, Katherine, Lisa R., Anita, Guy.

The congregation may call out the names of those sick

Hear us, Lord;

For your mercy is great.

Silence

We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

The Celebrant and people

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 neighbors 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

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.                                        

Life Celebrations, Thanksgivings, and New Friends

The Peace      

All stand.                                                                                     

Ghe peace of the Lord be always with you.

People              And also with you.        

Holy communion

Offertory Anthem     “Come, Thou Font of Every Blessing”             LEVAS II, #111

1 Come, Thou fount of every blessing,

Tune my heart to sing thy grace; Streams of mercy never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount, O fix me on it. Mount of God’s unchanging love.

2 Here I raise my Ebenezer,

Hither by thy help I’m come; And I hope, by thy good pleasure, Surely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wand’ring from the fold of God. He, to save my soul from danger, Interposed His precious blood.

3 O, to grace how great a debtor,

Daily I’m constrained to be; Let that grace, Lord, like a fetter, Bind my wand’ring heart to Thee. Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love. Here’s my heart, Lord, take and seal it, Seal it from thy courts above.

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

The Great Thanksgiving

Eucharistic Prayer A

The people remain standing.

The Lord be with you.

People       And also with you.

Celebrant    Lift up your hearts.

People       We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant   Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People       It is right to give him thanks and praise.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth…

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Celebrant and 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. 

The people stand or sit or kneel.

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself…

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People

Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.  

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving…

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ.

By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor
and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

 And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to sing,             

 The Lord's Prayer                                                                                LEVAS II, #264

Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy 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 debts as we forgive our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast.       

Fraction Anthem       “Make Us One Lord”

Make us one, Lord, make us one

Holy Spirit make us one, let your love flow

So the world will know, we are one in You

Invitation  

Communion Hymn    “There’s something about that name”       LEVAS II, #107

1 Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish,
Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel:
Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish;
Earth has no sorrow that heav’n cannot heal.

2 Joy of the desolate, light of the straying,
Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure!
Here speaks the comforter, tenderly saying,

3 Here see the bread of life; see waters flowing
Forth from the throne of God, pure from above:
Come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing
Earth has no sorrow but heav’n can remove.

​Prayer of Thanksgiving

Let us pray.

Celebrant and People

Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.

Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen

Hymn  “Let the Church Say Amen”

Let the church say Amen!
Let the church say Amen!
God has spoken.
Let the church say Amen! (x3)

Announcements

Post Communion Hymn    “Thy strong word did cleave the darkness”   HYMNAL, #381      

1 Thy strong word did cleave the darkness;
at thy speaking it was done;
for created light we thank thee,
while thine ordered seasons run:
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise to thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia without end!

2 Lo, on those who dwelt in darkness,
dark as night and deep as death,
broke the light of thy salvation,
breathed thine own life-giving breath:
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise to thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia without end! 

3 Thy strong word bespeaks us righteous;
bright with thine own holiness,
glorious now, we press toward glory,
and our lives our hopes confess:
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise to thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia without end!

4 God the Father, Light-Creator,
to thee laud and honor be;
to thee, Light of Light begotten,
praise be sung eternally;
Holy Spirit, Light-Revealer,
glory, glory be to thee;
mortals, angels, now and ever
praise the Holy Trinity.

Dismissal

The Blessing      

Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia

• UPCOMING SERVICES /CHURCH EVENTS AA Meeting, Monday, August 21 @8:00pm
• SASS Basic Computer Training Class, Tuesday, August 22 @6:00pm
• Bible Study, Wednesday, August 23 @6:30pm
• SASS Basic Computer Training Class, Thursday, August 24 @6:00pm
• AA Meeting, Thursday, August 24 @8:00pm
• Men’s Retreat @ San Damiano, Saturday, August 26
• One Good Meal Food Distribution, Saturday, August 26 @10:00am
• Sunday, August 27, St. Augustine’s Day Celebration and Service@10:00am

Saint Augustine’s Day Celebration Is Just Around The Corner!!!!

Join us, Sunday, August 27 @ 10am. Featuring the Rev. Dr. Katherine Ward as our guest preacher. Music will be provided by the Concordia Choir, with a string quintet. Brunch will be served in Bakewell Hall following the service.

Birthdays - Rita e, Kenneth , Tiko 

Sunday School & Youth Education

No Sunday School during the summer. Fall Start-Up: September 17.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study

Wednesday, August 16, at 6:30pm. For the summer, we will preview the Sunday Lectionary readings, and conclude our gatherings with Compline (a brief worship service in the Book of Common Prayer for the end of the day). Please plan to join us and invite your friends.

Upcoming Services /Church Events

• AA Meeting, Monday, September 18 @8:00pm
• Odis Moran Funeral, Tuesday, September 19 @11:00am
• SASS Basic Computer Training Class, Tuesday, September 19 @6:00pm
• SASS Basic Computer Training Class, Thursday, September 21 @6:00pm
• AA Meeting, Thursday, September 21 @8:00pm
• One Good Meal Food Distribution, Saturday, September 23 @10:00am
• Sunday, September 24, Service@10:00am

Birthdays - Suzette, Michele, Chike 

Sunday School & Youth Education

Lessons and Activities each Sunday for young people aged 5-18. Ask an usher or a person sitting near you to bring you into Trinity Chapel to our schoolroom. We begin at 10:30 and end in time for the young people to join you for communion. Children under 5 welcome with an adult. 

Sunday School Aides Needed

We are in need of volunteers to assist Susan Ginsky in our weekly Sunday School & Youth Education program. Duties would include being present with Susan and assisting with materials presented to the students. This would be on a rotating schedule, with a commitment to approximately one Sunday per month during the first half of the worship service. For more information, contact Susan at (510) 710-8579 or sgginsky@gmail.com

United Thank Offering

UTO boxes and envelopes are due Sunday, September 24.

Please make your check payable to: UTO.

Food Pantry Support Item Of The Week

NEXT WEEK please bring boxed mac and cheese and Vienna sausages to support our food pantry ministry. Also, personal hygiene items are needed - toothpaste, tooth brushes and deodorant.

Clergy on Vacation

Fr. Frost will be away on vacation September 20-26. If you have any pastoral needs during that time please contact the church office, (510) 832-6462; or Alice Walker, Senior Warden, (510) 304-4453.

Healing Prayer Training

With the announced retirement of Deacon Frank Sterling on November 5 we are in need volunteers who would like to be trained to serve as Lay Healing Prayer ministers for our Sunday worship services. If you are interested in learning more about this ministry please contact Fr. Frost, rector@staugepiscopal.org, or Deacon Frank, fms425@comcast.net .

 Receiving the Bread and Wine at Holy Communion

To help the severs know your intentions, please consider using the following signals as you come to the altar rail: 

• Arms crossed in front of you - receive a prayer in blessing instead of the bread and wine
• Hands one atop the other, palms up - receive the bread, and then the wine from the chalice
• Hands clasped together - by intinction, the server will dip the bread in the wine and place it on your tongue

Everyone is welcome at the Lord's table. Please signal an usher if you would prefer that the bread and wine be brought to you where you are seated. 

EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISER
We have collected $300 so far for hurricane recovery.  More support is needed. Initial work after the extensive damage from both Hurricane Harvey and Irma will require thousands of hours of labor and hundreds of volunteers.   ERD always makes a five-year plan with survivors and local Episcopal Churches.  Please help St Augustine's church in our giving of help and support to ERD. Marilyn Wall will be collecting checks or cash after the service today in Bakewell Hall.

A Prayer Vigil for the Nation

St. Augustine's Episcopal Church

Prayers

A Prayer attributed to St. Francis - ref. Book of Common Prayer Pg. 833

Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

A prayer for Guidance -  ref. Book of Common Prayer Pg. 832

O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light riseth up in darkness for the godly: Grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, the grace to ask what thou wouldest have us to do, that the Spirit of wisdom may save us from all false choices, and that in thy light we may see light, and in thy straight path may not stumble; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the Human Family - ref. Book of Common Prayer Pg. 815

O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For our Enemies - ref. Book of Common Prayer Pg. 815

O God, the Father of all, whose Son commanded us to love our enemies: Lead them and us from prejudice to truth; deliver them and us from hatred, cruelty, and revenge; and in your good time enable us all to stand reconciled before you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 Silence

Song

CLICK to Listen Song Amazing Grace... Wintley Phipps

Prayers

For our Country - ref. Book of Common Prayer Pg. 820

Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the President Elect  and all in Civil Authority - ref. Book of Common Prayer Pg. 820

O Lord our Governor, whose glory is in all the world: We commend this nation to thy merciful care, that, being guided by thy Providence, we may dwell secure in thy peace. Grant to the President of the United States, the Governor of this State (or Commonwealth), and to all in authority, wisdom and strength to know and to do thy will. Fill them with the love of truth and righteousness, and make them ever mindful of their calling to serve this people in thy fear; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

For Sound Government - ref. Book of Common Prayer Pg. 821 - 822

O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth.
Lord, keep this nation under your care.

To the President and members of the Cabinet, to Governors of States, Mayors of Cities, and to all in administrative authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties.

Give grace to your servants, O Lord.

To Senators and Representatives, and those who make our laws in States, Cities, and Towns, give courage, wisdom, and foresight to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations.

Give grace to your servants, O Lord.

To the Judges and officers of our Courts give understanding and integrity, that human rights may be safeguarded and justice served.

Give grace to your servants, O Lord.

And finally, teach our people to rely on your strength and to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions for the well-being of our society; that we may serve you faithfully in our generation and honor your holy Name.

For yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. Amen.

Preyer for President Obama and Family

We thank you Lord for the service to this nation of President and Mrs.Obama. We pray that you will be with them and guide them through their remaining days in office. We pray that you keep them safe and from all harm. We pray that you will continue to walk with them as they begin the next steps of their life's journey. This is our prayer.  Amen

 Silence

Song

Make us One Lord, Make us One. Holy Spirit Make us One. Let out Love floe so the world will know, we are one in you.

For those who Influence Public Opinion

Almighty God, you proclaim your truth in every age by many voices: Direct, in our time, we pray, those who speak where many listen and write what many read; that they may do their part in making the heart of this people wise, its mind sound, and its will righteous; to the honor of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the Conservation of Natural Resources - ref. Book of Common Prayer Pg. 827

Almighty God, in giving us dominion over things on earth, you made us fellow workers in your creation: Give us wisdom and reverence so to use the resources of nature, that no one may suffer from our abuse of them, and that generations yet to come may continue to praise you for your bounty; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

For the Future of the Human Race - ref. Book of Common Prayer Pg. 828

O God our heavenly Father, you have blessed us and given us dominion over all the earth: Increase our reverence before
the mystery of life; and give us new insight into your purposes for the human race, and new wisdom and determination in making provision for its future in accordance with your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the National life  - ref. Book of Common Prayer Page 838

Almighty God, giver of all good things:
We thank you for the natural majesty and beauty of this land. They restore us, though we often destroy them.
Heal us.

For the Diversity of Races and Cultures  - ref. Book of Common Prayer Pg. 840

O God, who created all peoples in your image, we thank you for the wonderful diversity of races and cultures in this world. Enrich our lives by ever-widening circles of fellowship, and show us your presence in those who differ most from us, until our knowledge of your love is made perfect in our love for all your children; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 Silence

Song

CLICK to Listen In Christ there is no East or West

Preyers

A Litany of Thanksgiving - ref. Book of Common Prayer Pg. 836

Let us give thanks to God our Father for all his gifts so freely bestowed upon us.

For the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth and sky and sea,
We thank you, Lord.

For all that is gracious in the lives of men and women, revealing the image of Christ,
We thank you, Lord.

For our daily food and drink, our homes and families, and our friends,
We thank you, Lord.

For minds to think, and hearts to love, and hands to serve,
We thank you, Lord.

For health and strength to work, and leisure to rest and play,
We thank you, Lord.

For the brave and courageous, who are patient in suffering and faithful in adversity,
We thank you, Lord.

For all valiant seekers after truth, liberty, and justice,
We thank you, Lord.

For the communion of saints, in all times and places,
We thank you, Lord.

Above all, we give you thanks for the great mercies and promises given to us in Christ Jesus our Lord; To him be praise and glory, with you, O Father, and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.

Closing Song:

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