ORDER FOR THE LORD SUPPER Also called THE EUCHRIST ( Thanksgiving) and HOLY COMMUNION

THE PREPARATION A hymn may be sung The presbyter may greet the congregation: The Lord be with you ALL: And also be with you All kneel and pray together: Almighty God, To whom all hearts are open, All desires known, And from whom no secrets are hid: Cleans 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 Presbyter: Holy God: ALL: Holy and mighty, Holy and immortal, have mercy on us. Presbyter: Holy God: ALL: Holy and mighty ,Holy and immortal, have mercy on us. Presbyter: Holy God:

ALL: have mercy on us. Deacon:

Holy and mighty, Holy and immortal,

All men. A TIME OF SILENCE The Deacon shall lead the congregation in saying together: Heavenly Father, We confess that we have sinned against you, And against our neighbour. We have named the name of Christ And yet continued to do evil. We have walked in darkness And failed to do good. We pray that you will have mercy on us: For the sake of Jesus Christ Forgive us all our sins, Cleans us by your Holy Spirit, Quicken our consciences, and Enable us to forgive others; That we may serve you in newness of Life to the glory of your Holy Name. Amen Presbyter: laden, And I will give you rest ( Mathew 11,28 ) God so loved the world that he gave his only son< that whoever believes in Our Lord Jesus Christ says: Come to me , all who labour and are heavy

Hear the summary of the Law: You shall love The Lord your God with all your heart, and with all Your soul< and with all your mind< and with all your strength. This is the great and first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbour as youself. On these two Commandments depend all the law and the prophets. ( Mathew 22, 37___ 40 ) Our Lord Jesus Christ said: A new commandment I give you , that you love one another: even As I have loved you, that you may love one another. By this will all Men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one for Another ( john 13, 34 _____ 35 ) ALL: Lord have mercy upon us and incline our hearts to keep this law. Deacon: We have come together to hear God,s Holy word and to receive the Body and blood of the Lord. Let us examine ourselves in silence and Seek God,s grace and forgiveness. Let us confess our sins in Penitence and faith , firmly resolved to live in love and peace with

Him should not perish, but have eternal life. ( John 3, 16 ) Saint Paul says: The saying is sure and worthly of all acceptance, that Jesus Christ came Into the world to save sinners ( 1 Timothy 1, 15) Saint John says: If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ , The righteous; and it is by His sacrfice that our sins are forgiven. ( 1 John 2, 1 _2) After a short silence EITHER By the authority of God, given to me through His church, I Declare and pronounce to you the remission of all your sins in Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. OR Almighty God , our heavenly Father, who of His great mercy Has promised forgiveness of sins to all who forgive their Brethren and with hearty repentance and true faith true faith turn

To Him: have mercy on you; pardon and deliver you from all your Sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and keep you in Eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. All Amen. Thanks be to God. All stand and say or sing EITHER Glory to God in the highest And peace to His people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, Almighty God and Father, We worship you, we give you thanks, We praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God , Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; Have mercy on us; You are seated at the right hand of the Father; Receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One; You alone are the Lord, You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, In the glory of God the Father. Amen. Praise God from Whom all blessings flow, P raise Him all creatures here below, Praise Him above ye heavenly host,

OR

Praise Father, Son and the Holy Ghost. Praise God for His unbounded grace, For mercy on His fallen race, For sins forgiven, guilt put away, Praise Him with an exultant lay. Praise God ye people of His fold, His healing He will not withhold, He loved us to the uttermost, Praise Father, Son and the Holy Ghost.

All:

Praise to Christ our Lord.

A sermon may be preached. The Nicene creed shall be said by all: 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, On in being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation. He came down from heaven; By the power of Holy Spirit. He was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius pilate; He suffered, died and was buried. On the third day He rose again In fulfillment of the Scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated At the right hand on the Father. He will come again in glory To judge the living and the dead And His kingdom will have no end.

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Presbyter: All: The Lord be with you. And also with you.

The collect appointed for the day is announced and read. An Old Testament Lesson may be read, after which the Reader shall say: This is the Word of Lord. All: Thanks be to God. The Epistle shall be read, after which the Reader shall say: This is the Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. A hymn or canticle may be sung. All stand as the Gospel is announced. After it has been read the Presbyter shall say This is the Gospel of Chist.

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 worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophrts, 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. Presbyter: Our heavenly Father promised through his son Jesus Christ, to hear us when we pray in faith; therefore let us now pray for the Church and the world; and let us thank God for His goodness. ALL KNEEL Leader: We give you thanks for /pray for the church throughout the world.., For our own church,for .our Moderator andour Bishop,and For any special work/needof the church.. SILENCE. All: Strengthen your church in the service of Christ; that we and all who confess

Your Name may unite in your truth,live together in your love and reveal Your glory in the world. Leader: We give you thanks for/ pray for our nation. We pray for peace in the world. SILENCE All: Give wisdom to all in authority. Direct this and every nation in the ways Justice and of peace; that men may honour one another, and seek the Common good. Leader: We give thanks for/ pray for our local community And our families SILENCE All: Give grace to us, our families and friends, and to all our neighbours; that We may serve Christ in one another, and love as he loves us. Leader: We pray for the sick and the sufferings Those who mourn.. and especially those without faith in Christ. We give Thanks and pray for all who serve and help them. SILENCE. All: Comfort and heal all who suffer in body, mind or spirit.Give them courage

And hope in their troubles: and bring them the joy of your salvation. Leader: We remembered all those who died in the fellowship and faith of Christ, Especially SILENCE . All: We commend all men to your unfailing love,that in them your will may be Fulfilled: And we rejoice at the faithfull witness of your saints in every age, That we may share with them in your eternal kingdom. Accept our prayers for the sake the sake of your son, our savior Jesus Christ. Amen. ALL STAND and the presbyter says: Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is, brethren,to dwell together in Unity ( psalm 133, 1) We, who are many, are one bread, one body for we all partake of the One bread. ( 1 cor. 10 , 17)

All: We will offer in his dwelling an oblation with great gladness, we will Sing and speak praises unto the Lord. ( psalm ) Presbyter: The peace of Lord be always with you. All: And also with you. The presbyter may then say Let us offer one another a sign of peace A Hymn may be sung The bread and wine for the communion, and the offerings of the people shall be brought To be presented at the table. While those bearing them stand before the table all may join In the following prayer: Presbyter Holy Father, who consecrated for us a new and living way, through The blood of your dear son, receive us unworthy as we are. Accept these offerings and use them for your glory. All things come From you , O LORD , and of your own do we give you. The bearers of the offertory shall return to their places. ALL KNEEL and the Presbyter shall say: Be present , be present O JESUS, great high Priest, as you were with

Your disciples, and make yourself known to us in the breaking of the Bread. By your Holy Spirit sanctify us, and this bread and wine, that They may become for us your body and blood. For through you we all Have access to the Father in one Spirit. The Presbyter shall stand to lead the people in the Eucharist. Presbyter: The Lord be with you. ALL: And also with you. Presbyter: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them to the Lord. Presbyter: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right to give Him thanks and praise. The Presbyter continues: It is both right and our duty , at all times and in all places to give thanks, O Lord, Holy Father , Almighty and eternal God through Jesus Christ our Lord ( A seasonal preface may be read here ) All: Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of Heaven, We proclaim your glorious name; forever praising you and Saying Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of power and might,

Heaven and earth are full of your glory, Glory be to you , O Lord , most high. Blessed is He who has come and is to come in the name of Lord: Hosanna in the highies Presbyter: Holy and blessed heavenly Father, who of your tender love for Mankind gave His only son Jesus Christ to take our nature on Him And to suffer death on the cross for our redemption: Who made there by his one oblation of Himself, once offered, a full perfect and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction for the sin Of the whole world; we recall before you His suffering and death. Remember His sacrifice and have mercy on us and your whole Church; through Him, who in the same night that He was betrayed, Took bread, and after giving You thanks, He broke it and gave it to Disciples, saying, take ,eat, this is my body which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me. Again after supper He took the cup; He gave You thanks, and gave It to them, saying: Drink this all of you, for this is my blood of new

Covenant, which is shed for you and foe many for the forgiveness of Sins. Do this as often as you drink it , in remembrance of me. All shall respond heartily in saying together: EITHER death, for your return. Glory be to you , O Christ. OR Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again. As our saviour Christ commanded and taught us we are bold to say: 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; Do not bring us to the time of trail, But deliver us from evil; Amen O Lord, we commemorate your We confess your resurrection, and we wait

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yors, Now and for ever. SILENCE All: We do not presume to come to this your table, merciful Lord, Trusting in our own righteousness, but in your manifold and great Mercies.We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs Under your table. But you are the same Lord whose nature is always to have 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. Presbyter shall stand and break the bread saying: The bread which I break Is not communion in the body of Christ. All: Though we are many, we are one body, Because we all share in one bread. After receiving himself, the presbyter shall lead the congregation in the Following devotion: Amen.

Presbyter: the world: All: Presbyter: the world: All: Presbyter: the world: All:

O Lamb of God, You take away the sin of Have mercy on us. O Lamb of God, You take away the sin of Have mercy on us. O Lamb of God, You take away the sin of Grant us your peace.

Then all have receive, All shall join in saying with the Presbyter: Almighty God, We thank You for feeding us with the body and blood of your son Jesus Christ. Through Him we offer You our souls and bodies to be living sacrifice. Send us out in the power of Your Spirit to live and work to You praise and glory. A men. A hymn of praise and thanksgiving or of dedication to service may be sung The presbyter pronounces the blessing: EITHER The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts And mind in the knowledge and love of God, and of His Son,

Jesus Christ our Lord. And the blessings of God. Almighty Father, The Son, and the Holy spirit, be among you and remain with you Always. Amen. OR Unto Gods gracious mercy and protection we commit you. The Lord bless you, and keep you: the Lord make His face to shine Upon you, and be gracious unto you: the Lord lift up His countenance Upon you, and give you peace, both now and evermore. Amen. The Presbyter may then dismiss the congregation saying: Go in peace and serve the Lord To which the congregation may reply: In the name of Christ. Amen.