Worship

Sunday 12th November

Remembrance Sunday

8am

Led by Canon John (tbc)

First Reading: Micah 4:1-4

In days to come
the mountain of the Lord’s temple
shall be established as the highest of the mountains
and shall be raised up above the hills.
Peoples shall stream to it,
and many nations shall come and say:
“Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,
to the house of the God of Jacob,
that he may teach us his ways
and that we may walk in his paths.”
For out of Zion shall go forth instruction,
and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
He shall judge between many peoples
and shall arbitrate between strong nations far away;
they shall beat their swords into plowshares
and their spears into pruning hooks;
nation shall not lift up sword against nation;
neither shall they learn war any more;
but they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees,
and no one shall make them afraid,
for the mouth of the Lord of hosts has spoken.

Gospel Reading: John 15:12-17

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
You are my friends if you do what I command you.
I do not call you servants any longer,
because the servant does not know what the master is doing,
but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you
everything that I have heard from my Father.
You did not choose me, but I chose you.
And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last,
so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name.
I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.”

9.30am

Led by Helen Tyte

Welcomers – Andrea

Announcement
The leader and wreath layers stand at the back.

Hymn 1: Eternal Father Strong to Save
During which the wreath layers process to the front and lay their wreaths on the old communion table.
All to remain standing.

Words from the Kohima epitaph
When you go home tell them of us and say,
For your tomorrow we gave our today.

Please be seated.

Welcome and Introduction

We pray for all who are angry
Bring them peace
We pray for all who are jealous
Bring them peace
We pray for all who are greedy
Bring them peace
We pray for all who hate
Bring them peace
We pray for all who are afraid
Bring them peace
Amen

Prayer of Preparation

Confession, Lord’s Prayer, and Absolution

Song 2 – Cornerstone (BT)

Gospel Reading – John 15:12-17
Read by Steve West

The Bible reading is read from John, Chapter 15, Verses 12 to 17

This is the gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you O Christ

Sermon from Canon John

Hymn 3 – O God Our Help in Ages Past
(good tempo so it doesn’t drag… organ)

Exhortation
Read by Peter Nash

Please stand

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
We will remember them.

In Memoriam
The Roll of Honour is read by Lisa-Dawn Johnston and Kevin Yates
Barber’s Adagio for Strings is played gently in the background.

Keep a moment of Silence.
I Vow to Thee My Country may be played

Remembrance Prayer Video
The Remembrance Video set to The Blessing (4 mins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYD626Apxh8

Dedication of the Original Communion Table
Led by Colin Campbell

Eternal Father, strong to save
We give thanks for the restoration of this table;
where your love has been celebrated
through times of both war and peace.
May it be a permanent reminder
of the loving sacrifice of your dear Son,
our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.

May this table be used for your service.
May this table be used for your service.

Notices
Mention… Diocesan Strategy Day, LL Hampers, etc.

Dismissal Prayer

Please stand.

Let us commit ourselves to responsible living and faithful service.

Will you strive for all that makes for peace?
We will.
Will you seek to heal the wounds of war?
We will.
Will you work for a just future for all humanity?
We will.

And so we pray:

Merciful God,
we offer to you the fears in us
that have not yet been cast out by love.
May we accept the hope you have
placed in the hearts of all people,
and live lives of justice, courage and mercy;
through Jesus Christ our risen Redeemer.
Amen

Hymn 4 – Let There Be Peace on Earth (organ)

Blessing

Lord, do not abandon us in our desolation.
Keep us safe in the midst of trouble,
and complete your purpose for us
through your steadfast
love and faithfulness.
And may the blessing of God Almighty,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
be with us all, now and forever
Amen

Go in Peace to love and serve the Lord