3rd Sunday of Pentecost  June 6, 2021

Morning Prayer   

Today's Scriptures

1 Samuel 15:34-16:13

Psalm 20

2 Corinthians 5:6-10,  14-17

Mark 6:26-34

 

Quietly accept the message planted in your hearts; it can bring you salvation.    James 1:21

O come let us worship!  

 

Gathering

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,

and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.

And also with you.  

 

Almighty God:

To you all hearts are open, all desires known,

and from you no secrets are hidden.

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 Jesus Christ our Lord.          Amen.

 

As we gather, we recognize that we live, work and play in the traditional lands of the Cowichan Tribes and Coast Salish People. 

We continue to commit ourselves to the work of reconciliation, and relationship-building, with our First Nations neighbours.

 

Hymn:  For the Fruit of All Creation

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Scripture Readings:

1 Samuel 8:4-11,(12-15),16-20,(11:14-15)

Samuel has ruled Israel, under God, for many years.

Now an old man, he has handed power on to his sons, but they are corrupt and pervert justice.

 

2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1

Paul has written that he proclaims Christ rather than himself, despite what some opponents claim.  He realizes that in his human weakness, he needs the salvation made available through the death of Jesus, so that he can be alive in Christ.  

PSALM 20

1 The LORD answer you in the day of trouble! The name of the God of Jacob protect you!

2 May he send you help from the sanctuary, and give you support from Zion.

3 May he remember all your offerings, and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices. Selah

4 May he grant you your heart's desire, and fulfill all your plans.

5 May we shout for joy over your victory, and in the name of our God set up our banners. May the LORD fulfill all your petitions.

6 Now I know that the LORD will help his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven with mighty victories by his right hand.

7 Some take pride in chariots, and some in horses, but our pride is in the name of the LORD our God.

8 They will collapse and fall, but we shall rise and stand upright.

9 Give victory to the king, O LORD; answer us when we call.

 

God, our hope and our defense;

protect all those who call upon your name, that they stand upright in the day of trouble,

and share in the victory of your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ.       Amen.   

 

The Proclamation of the Holy Gospel: 

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

The Holy Gospel according to Mark 4:26-34

Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

- He also said, "The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground,

and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how.

-The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head.

-But when the grain is ripe, at once he goes in with his sickle, because the harvest has come."

-He also said, "With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it?

-It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth;

-yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade."

-With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it;

-he did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything in private to his disciples.

The Gospel of Christ,

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.  

Sermon - The Rt. Reverend Anna Greenwood-Lee

May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be ever acceptable to you O Lord. AMEN

Thanks be to God,   Amen.  

 

Hymn:  Love Divine, All Loves Excelling  Public Domain

Love divine, all loves excelling,

joy of heav’n, to earth come down,

fix in us thy humble dwelling,  all thy faithful mercies crown.

Jesus, thou art all compassion, 

pure, unbounded love thou art.

Visit us with thy salvation;

enter ev'ry trembling heart.  

 

 

Finish, then, thy new creation;  true and spotless let us be.

Let us see thy great salvation 

perfectly restored in thee.

Changed from glory into glory, 

till in heav’n we take our place,

till we cast our crowns before thee, 

lost in wonder, love and praise.

 

Let us confess the faith of our baptism, as we say,  

I believe in God,

the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.  

He descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again.

He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.  

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting.        Amen.  

 

Prayers of the People:  

Let us pray with confidence to the Lord, saying, ``Lord hear our prayer.``

 

O Lord, guard and direct your Church in the way of unity, service and praise.

Lord, hear our prayer.

We continue to pray for Anna our Bishop, we pray for Rev. Brian, Rev. Ted, and Rev. Heather.

We also pray for Rev. Travis O`Brien--Saint Barnabas, Victoria; and Bishop John Stephens--Diocese of New Westminster.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Give to all nations an awareness of the unity of the human family.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Cleanse our hears of prejudice and selfishness, and inspire us to hunger and thirst for what is right.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Teach us to use your creation for your greater praise, that all may share in the good things you provide.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Strengthen all who give their energy or skill for the healing of those who are sick in body, or in mind.

Lord, hear our prayer.

In our Parish, we pray for God’s healing touch for:  Roy & Gail C.; John R.; Steve M.; Geoff E.; and Daryl & Sue G.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Set free all who are bound by fear and despair.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Grant a peaceful end, and eternal rest, to all who are dying,

and your comfort to those who mourn.

Lord, hear our prayer.  

 

Collect of the Day: 

Almighty God, 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 is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever.       Amen.  

 

Lord's Prayer:  

As our Saviour taught us, let us pray:

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 trespasses, as we forgive those that trespass against us;

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

For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever.        Amen.        

 

Hymn:  This is the Day    Copyright Protected.  Unable to Post Lyrics.

 

Blessing:

The peace of God which passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord:

And the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always.     AMEN.  

The Dismissal  

Hymn:  You Are The Salt of the Earth  Copyright Protected.