Welcome
to St Peter’s-in-the-Forest
All Age Communion
Palm Sunday
24th March 2013
Presiding today is Fr Paul Trathen
Our welcomer today is
Dan Hall
LITURGY OF THE PALMS (at Peterhouse)
All: Hosanna to the Son of David.
Blessed is he who comes in the
name of the Lord.
Priest: Behold your king comes to you, O Zion,
meek and lowly, sitting upon an
ass.
Ride on in the cause of truth
and for the sake of justice.
Your throne is the throne of
God, it endures for ever;
and the sceptre of your kingdom
is a righteous sceptre.
You have loved righteousness and
hated evil.
Therefore, God, your God, has
anointed you
with the oil of gladness above
your fellows.
All: Hosanna
to the Son of David.
Blessed
is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Priest: Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father
and the Lord Jesus
Christ be with you
All: and also with you.
Priest: Dear brothers
and sisters in Christ, during Lent we have been preparing by works of love and
self-sacrifice for the celebration of our Lord’s death and resurrection. Today we come together to begin this solemn
celebration in union with the Church throughout the world. Christ enters his own city to complete his
work as our Saviour, to suffer, to die, and to rise again. Let us go with him in faith and love, so
that, united with him in his sufferings, we may share his risen life.
The
people hold up their palm crosses
Priest: God our Saviour,
whose Son Jesus Christ entered
Jerusalem as Messiah
to suffer and to
die;
let these palms be for us signs
of his victory
and grant that we who bear them
in his name
may ever hail him as our King,
and follow him in the way that
leads to eternal life;
who is alive and reigns with
you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
All: Amen.
The Palm Gospel
Priest: Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to Luke
All: Glory
to you, O Lord.
Luke 19:28-40
Priest: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
All: Praise to you, O Christ.
Priest: Let
us go forth, praising Jesus our Messiah.
We
make our way over to church, singing “Ride on, ride on in majesty”
Hymn: Ride on,
ride on in majesty!
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Ride
on, ride on in majesty!
Hark,
all the tribes hosanna cry;
thy
humble beast pursues his road
with
palms and scattered garments strowed.
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Ride
on, ride on in majesty!
The
wingèd squadrons of the sky
Look
down with sad and
wond’ring eyes
to
see th’approaching sacrifice.
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Ride on, ride on in majesty!
In
lowly pomp ride on to die;
O
Christ, thy triumphs now begin
o’er
captive death and conquered sin.
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Ride
on, ride on in majesty!
Thy
last and fiercest strife is nigh;
the
Father, on his sapphire throne,
awaits
his own anointed Son.
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Ride
on, ride on in majesty!
In
lowly pomp ride on to die;
bow
thy meek head to mortal pain,
then
take, O God, thy pow’r
and reign.
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Hymn: All glory, laud and honour (When front of procession arrives in church, the
organ will begin playing and we sing)
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All glory, laud and honour,
to thee, Redeemer King,
to whom the lips of children
made sweet hosannas ring.
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The
people of the Hebrews
with
palms before thee went:
our
praise and prayer and
anthems
before
thee we present.
All glory, laud and honour
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Thou
art the King of Israel,
thou
David’s royal Son,
who
in the Lord’s name comest,
the
king and blessed one.
All glory, laud and honour …..
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To
thee before thy passion
they
sang their hymns of praise:
to
thee now high exalted
our
melody we raise.
All glory, laud and honour …..
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The
company of angels
are
praising thee on high,
and
mortals, joined with all things
created,
make reply.
All glory, laud and honour …..
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Thou
didst accept their praises,
accept
the prayers we bring,
who
in all good delightest,
thou
good and gracious king.
All glory, laud and honour ….
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Priest: Let us pray for a closer
union with Christ in his suffering and in his glory.
Silence
Collect
True and humble king,
hailed by the crowd as Messiah:
grant us the faith to know you and love you,
that we may be found beside you on the way of the cross,
which is the path of glory. Amen.
We sit for the readings
1st reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a (page 700) Read by Lesley James
2nd reading: Philippians 2:5-11 (page 1114) Read by James Bird
Hymn: And can
it be
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And can
it be that I should gain
an
in’trest in the Saviour’s blood?
Died he
for me, who caused his pain?
for me,
who him to death pursued?
Amazing
love! How can it be
that
thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Amazing
love! How can it be
that
thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
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Long my
imprisoned spirit lay
fast
bound in sin and nature’s night;
thine eye
diffused a quick’ning ray,
I woke,
the dungeon flamed with light;
My chains
fell off, my heart was free
I rose,
went forth, and followed thee.
My
chains fell off, my heart was free
I
rose, went forth, and followed thee.
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‘Tis
myst’ry all! th’Immortal dies:
who can
explore his strange design?
In vain
the first-born seraph tries
to sound
the depths of love divine!
‘Tis
mercy all! Let earth adore,
let angel
minds inquire no more.
‘Tis
mercy all! Let earth adore,
let
angel minds inquire no more.
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No
condemnation now I dread;
Jesus,
and all in him, is mine!
Alive in
him, my living Head,
and
clothed in righteousness divine,
bold I
approach the eternal throne,
and claim
the crown,
through
Christ my own.
bold
I approach the eternal throne,
and
claim the crown,
through
Christ my own.
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He left
his Father’s throne above
so free,
so infinite his grace;
emptied
himself of all but love,
and bled
for Adam’s helpless race;
‘tis mercy
all, immense and free;
for, O my
God, it found out me.
‘tis
mercy all, immense and free;
for,
O my God, it found out me.
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The reading of the
Passion Gospel according to Luke
At
four stages in the reading, we will sing the following:
Jesus, remember me
when you come into your kingdom.
Jesus, remember me
when you come into your kingdom.
Sermon (by
Fr Paul Trathen)
Prayers (led
by Nick Williams)
The Peace
Priest: Once we were far off,
but now in union with Christ Jesus we have been brought near
through the shedding of Christ’s
blood, for he is our peace.
The peace of the Lord be always
with you
All: And also with you.
Hymn: From heav’n you came, helpless babe
During this hymn, a collection will be taken. If you would like information on how to
gift-aid your donation, please see Peter Shrubsole after the service. Information on setting up standing orders is
also available from Peter.
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From
heav’n you came, helpless babe,
entered
our world your glory veiled;
not
to be served but to serve,
and
give your life that we might live.
This is our God, the Servant King,
he calls us now to follow him,
to bring our lives as a daily offering
of worship to the Servant King.
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Come
see his hands and his feet,
the
scars that speak of sacrifice,
hands
that flung stars into space
to
cruel nails surrendered.
This is our God, …..
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There
in the garden of tears,
my
heavy load he chose to bear;
his
heart with sorrow was torn,
‘Yet
not my will but yours’,
he said.
This is our God, …..
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So
let us learn how to serve,
and
in our lives enthrone him’
each
other’s needs to prefer
for
it is Christ we’re serving.
This is our God, …..
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Taking the bread and wine, the priest says:
Jesus, true vine and bread of
life,
ever giving
yourself that the world might live,
let us share
your death and passion:
make us perfect
in your love.
All: Amen.
Eucharistic prayer
Priest The Lord is here.
All His Spirit is with us.
Priest Lift up your hearts.
All We
lift them to the Lord.
Priest Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All It
is right to give him thanks and praise.
Priest It is indeed right and just,
our duty and our salvation,
always and everywhere to
give you thanks,
holy Father, almighty and
eternal God,
through Jesus Christ our
Lord.
For as the time of his
passion and resurrection draws near
the whole world is called to
acknowledge his hidden majesty.
The power of the life-giving
cross
reveals the judgement that
has come upon the world
and the triumph of Christ
crucified.
He is the victim who dies no
more,
the Lamb once slain, who
lives for ever,
our advocate in heaven to
plead our cause,
exalting us there to join
with angels and archangels,
for ever praising you and
singing:
All 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.
Priest Lord, you are holy indeed, the source of
all holiness;
grant that by the power of
your Holy Spirit,
and according to your holy
will,
these gifts of bread and
wine
may be to us the body and
blood of our Lord Jesus Christ;
who, in the same night that
he was betrayed,
took bread and gave you thanks;
he broke it and gave it to
his disciples, saying:
Take, eat; this is my body
which is given for you;
do this in remembrance of
me.
In the same way, after
supper
he took the cup and gave you
thanks;
he gave it to them, saying:
Drink this, all of you;
this is my blood of the new
covenant,
which is shed for you and
for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Do this as often as you
drink it,
in remembrance of me.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus:
All Dying you destroyed our death,
rising
you restored our life:
Lord
Jesus, come in glory.
All And so, Father, calling to mind his death
on the cross,
his
perfect sacrifice made once for the sins of the whole world;
rejoicing
in his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension,
and
looking for his coming in glory,
we
celebrate this memorial of our redemption.
As
we offer you this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving,
we
bring before you this bread and this cup
and we thank you for counting us worthy
to
stand in your presence and serve you.
Send
the Holy Spirit on your people
and
gather into one in your kingdom
all
who share this one bread and one cup,
so
that we, in the company of all the saints,
may
praise and glorify you for ever,
through
Jesus Christ our Lord;
by
whom, and with whom, and in whom,
in
the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be yours,
almighty
Father, for ever and ever. Amen.
Sit/Kneel
Priest: Let us pray the prayer Jesus taught us (we sing)
All: 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.
Lead
us not into temptation
but
deliver us from evil.
For
the kingdom, the power,
and
the glory are yours
now
and for ever. Amen.
The priest invites people to come
forward to receive communion or a blessing.
Priest: Every time we eat this bread and drink this
cup
All: we proclaim the Lord’s death until he
comes.
Priest: Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the
sin of the world.
Blessed are those who are called
to his supper.
All: Lord, I am not worthy to receive you,
but only say the word, and I
shall be healed.
Adults who are baptized and children who’ve received preparation are welcome to receive communion. If you do not receive communion, please feel free to go forward for a blessing.
Hymn: As we are
gathered, Jesus is here
As we
are gathered, Jesus is here,
one
with each other, Jesus is here,
joined
by the Spirit, washed in the blood,
part
of the Body, the Church of God.
As we
are gathered, Jesus is here,
One
with each other, Jesus is here.
Prayer after communion
Lord Jesus Christ,
you
humbled yourself in taking the form of a servant,
and
in obedience died on the cross for our salvation:
give
us the mind to follow you and to proclaim you as Lord and King,
to
the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Hymn: At the
name of Jesus
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At
the name of Jesus
ev’ry
knee shall bow,
ev’ry
tongue confess him
King
of glory now;
‘tis
the Father’s pleasure
we
should call him Lord,
who,
in the beginning,
was
the mighty Word.
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All
creation, name him,
with
love as strong as death;
but
with awe and wonder,
and
with bated breath.
He
is God the Saviour,
he
is Christ the Lord,
ever
to be worshipped,
trusted
and adored.
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At
his voice creation
sprang
at once to sight,
all
the angels’ faces,
all
the hosts of light,
thrones
and dominations,
stars
upon their way,
all
the heav’nly orders
in
their great array.
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In
your hearts enthrone him;
there
let him subdue
all
that is not holy
all
that is not true;
crown
him as your captain
in
temptations hour;
let
his will enfold you
in
its light and pow’r.
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Humbled
for a season,
to
receive a name
from
the lips of sinners
unto
whom he came,
faithfully
he bore it,
spotless
to the last,
brought
it back victorious
when
from death he passed.
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Truly,
this Lord Jesus
shall
return again,
with
his Father’s glory,
with
his angel train;
for
all wreaths of empire
meet
upon his brow,
and
our hearts confess him
King
of glory now.
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Bore
it up triumphant,
with
its human light,
through
all ranks of creatures
to
the central height,
to
the throne of Godhead,
to
the Father’s breast,
filled
it with the glory
of
that perfect rest.
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Blessing and Dismissal
Priest: May the Father,
who so loved the world that he gave his only Son,
bring you by faith to his eternal life.
All: Amen.
Priest: May Christ,
who accepted the cup of sacrifice
in obedience to the Father’s will,
keep you steadfast as you walk with him the way of his cross,
All: Amen.
Priest: May the
Spirit
who strengthens us to suffer with Christ
that we may share his glory,
set your minds on life and peace.
All: Amen.
Priest: And the blessing of God almighty.
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be with you and remain with you always.
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be with you and remain with you always.
All: Amen.
Priest: Go in peace to love and serve
the Lord.
All: In the name of Christ.
Amen.
Please
stay after the service, to have a cup of coffee, tea or juice, and a biscuit, and
chat with other people. Our coffee, tea,
sugar and biscuits are all fair-trade products.
Serving coffee today are Liz Todd & helper….
NEWS FROM BRENDA’S TRAIDCRAFT STALL
Easter
Easter is just around the corner and we have some Easter cards for sale
– come over and see what we’ve got.
Prayers – this week please pray for:
Barbara & Stan Eager Rita & Colin Reid Beryl
Goodwin
Lily Bollen Ray
Hepburn Les Hobart
George and Phyllis Robbins Richard Fayolle Michael
Bailey
Fred Lennard Eddie
Hoad Pat
Chapman
Sally Johnson Richard,
Debbie, Claire and Grace Mainwaring
Please
remember - if anyone you know is ill and would like a visit, prayers or
Communion taken to them – let one of the Church Wardens or the Pastoral Team
know and they can arrange this.
**** Remember
the clocks spring forward next Sunday ****
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31st
March 2013
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Sunrise Service – 6.15 am
All Age Easter Communion – 10.00 am
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Welcomers
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Sarah
Collins
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Michael
Collins
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Readers
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Judith Woolnough
Acts 10:34-43
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Bernard Eaton
1 Corinthians 15:19-26
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Coffee
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George
Marshall
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Debbie
Carson
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Rocks
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In church
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Notices
Frances would be glad of any
donations towards the Easter Lilies.
Please sign up on the sheet at the
back of church if you are coming to the Maundy Thursday Passover Meal (8.00 pm
in Peterhouse) and/or the breakfast after the Sunrise service on Easter morning
(breakfast will be 7.45 am in Peterhouse).
Please remember to bring a spring
flower next week, to transform the cross!
As well as a spring flower, please
bring some bells, a gong, tambourine, maracas – something to shake that makes a
happy sound! We’ll use these during the
Easter Gospel Acclamation!
If you have any photos of Parish/Church life, send them
to Paul or Sarah via email and they will be posted on the parish blog site.
Vocations Day – 20th April; please see flyers
at back of church.
Notices continued….
We would like to
try out a sort of ‘mentoring’ system for our young people. What we need are willing adults volunteering
to have a young person come and sit with them, either when they come in from
Rocks, or during the All Age Services.
What is expected of you? Help
your ‘charge’ engage in and follow the service.
[Note the very helpful guide to Holy Communion on the book rack in the
porch.] We hope this will not only
enable all ages to get more out of the services, but also allow better
interaction between the ages in our congregation. If you are interested, please speak to
Sarah.
Prayer does not change God;
but it changes him who prays
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Weekday evenings & weekends contact:
The
Vicar: Fr Paul Trathen
St Peter’s Vicarage, 121 Forest Rise, E17 3PW
020 8521 5000
(Parish blog)
(Vicar’s blog)
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Weekday office hours contact:
The
Parish Administrator:
Sarah
Collins
Peterhouse Centre
122 Forest Rise, Walthamstow
 E17 3PW
020 8509 1811
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