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The New Church

(Swedenborgian) Serving the Community Since 1812

Todays Officiant: Revd. Lee Woofenden

Soloist: Jenny Searles Pianist: Earl Buys

The New York New Church 114 East 35th Street, New York, NY Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1478, Murray Hill Station, New York, NY 10156 Phone & Fax: 212-685-8967 Email: swedenborg 1@verizon.net Visit our website: www.newyorknewchurch.org For more information about Swedenborg and the Swedenborgian Church, visit the web site: www.swedenborg.org

January 2nd, 2011

Order of Worship
January 2nd, 2010
Prelude Opening of the Word Call to Worship

Behold, I bring you good tidings of a great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10, 11 Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. Revelation 21:3
Opening Hymn

Another Year is Dawning

Congregational and Pastoral Prayer The Lords Prayer Our Father, who 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 sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial; and deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen Affirmation of Faith We worship the One God, the Lord the Savior Jesus Christ; in whom is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit; whose humanity is divine. He came into the world and took our nature upon him. He endured temptation, even to the Passion of the Cross. He overcame the hells, and so delivered all. Without this, no mortal could have been saved; and they are saved who believe in Him, and keep the commandments of His Word. This is His commandment; that we love one another as He has loved us.

Hymn: Let Us Break Bread Together

Sermon Cannibalism and Communion Musical Interlude Offering Doxology To Jesus Christ be glory given By all on Earth and all in Heaven Let his dominion wide extend, His glorious kingdom have no end

The Sacrament of Communion I will go to the altar of God; To God my highest joy. I will wash my hands in innocence; And will go around your altar, O Lord. The minister uncovers the bread and wine (grape juice) It will be said in that day, Lo, this is our God. We have waited for him, and he will save us. This is the Lord. We have waited for him. We will be glad and rejoice in his salvation. Let us pray. All sit All together Holy and merciful Lord, conscious of our need of you, we come to your holy table so that you may feed us with the bread of life. We come, not trusting in our own goodness, but in your loving kindness. According to your Word, we now present ourselves before you, to keep the blessed memorial of our redemption in the way that you have taught us.

O Lord, sanctify with your divine presence, and bless with your heavenly grace, what we are about to do. And as of old, you blessed the bread and the cup that you gave to your disciples, bless now the bread to be broken and the cup to be given in your name. Grant that we may receive them in the spirit of love and faith toward you, and in peace with one another, so that we may be truly fed at your table with the spiritual food of your divine body and blood. May the Holy Supper be a sign and seal to us that we are your children, opening to us the mansions of heaven, and uniting us with you forever. Amen.

The Institution
The minister says, breaking the bread Now when the evening had come, Jesus sat down with the twelve. And as they were eating, he took bread and blessed it and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, Take, eat; this is my body. The minister says, pouring out the wine And he took a cup and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

The Elevation The minister raises the bread before the open Bible Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him power over all people, to give eternal life to all those you have given him. The minister raises the cup And for their sake I sanctify myself, that they also may be sanctified. Sanctify them in the truth. Your word is truth. Turning to the people, the minister says Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. The Presentation When presenting the bread, the minister says Jesus said, This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. When all have partaken of the bread, the minister says Anyone who comes to me will never hunger. When presenting the wine, the minister says Jesus said, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. When all have partaken of the wine, the minister says Anyone who believes in me will never thirst. Prayer of Thanks
Closing Hymn: Standing at the Portal Announcements Benediction Closing of the Word Postlude